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Croydon North has an estimated 8,313 residents, up from 8,092 at the 2021 Census — a change of 221 people, or 2.7%. That puts 2,073 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Croydon North has a projected residency of approximately 8,313 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 221 individuals (2.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,092 people. This shift is deduced from a resident headcount of 8,291, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP details from June 2025 and 43 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 2,073 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the standard across typical domestic areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The post-census expansion of 2.7% in Croydon North trails the SA4 region (3.8%) by 1.1 percentage points, showing solid competitive parameters. The local demographic gains were heavily underpinned by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for roughly 65.0% of the overall population increases lately. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the anchor year. For SA2 territories lacking this information, AreaSearch implements the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA forecasts from 2023, modifying them via a weighted aggregation technique of population expansion tracking from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age group expansion dynamics derived from these models are also projectively applied to all sectors for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic trajectories, population growth is anticipated to sit slightly under the median for Australian statistical locations, with Croydon North projected to gain 627 residents by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 7.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
77 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon North over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from regional statistics, Croydon North has averaged about 15 newly approved dwellings annually, culminating in an estimated 77 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been logged. Because the area has undergone population contraction, housing additions have stayed sufficient relative to demand, preserving a balanced market with healthy buyer options, while new builds carry an average value of $556,000, showing that builders are prioritizing the upper-tier segment with high-end properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $239,000 have been logged during this financial year, highlighting the area's residential focus.
Compared against Greater Melbourne, development works in Croydon North are considerably quieter (57.0% below the regional per capita average). This relative scarcity of new housing completions generally bolsters demand and prices for existing stock. Activity levels are also below the national standard, pointing to the established status of the locality and implying potential planning constraints. Recent building permits consist of 67.0% standalone houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, displaying a growing integration of multi-unit structures that provide options across different price points, ranging from large family residences to compact entry-level units. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 94.0% houses), signaling a dwindling supply of vacant land alongside changing homebuyer preferences and a push for more varied, affordable housing. With about 613 people for every single home approval, Croydon North presents a highly mature market. Future models indicate Croydon North will add 605 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). If current building patterns persist, the addition of new housing could fall behind population growth, which would likely heighten buyer rivalry and support upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Croydon North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Croydon North, worth an estimated $17 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.81 billion. 16 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few factors shape local performance as much as adjustments to regional infrastructure, key development projects, and zoning plans. In total, 8 initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the suburb. Principal works include the Hughes Park Pavilion Redevelopment, Holloway Road Upgrade and Reconstruction Works, Brushy Creek Recycled Water Project, and The Outlook Croydon North, with the subsequent list detailing the projects most likely to be relevant.
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Hughes Park Pavilion Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Hughes Park sporting pavilion in Croydon North, home to the Croydon North Cricket Club and Croydon North Veterans Football Club. The project includes construction of new modern changerooms compliant with AFL and Cricket Australia requirements, fit-for-purpose female-friendly changerooms, a roof reconstruction, accessibility improvements, umpire rooms, accessible toilets, a kitchen upgrade, and expanded social space. The works are funded by a $500,000 Victorian Government grant, with Maroondah City Council contributing the balance.Construction began in November 2025 and is due for completion in July 2026.
Holloway Road Upgrade and Reconstruction Works
Joint Maroondah City Council and Manningham City Council project to reconstruct and upgrade Holloway Road to an urban road standard. Works include widening the carriageway to 7 metres, new kerb and channel, underground stormwater drainage, a new footpath along the south side, traffic calming treatments, vehicle crossing reconstruction, line marking and associated vegetation works. Detailed design was finalised during 2026, contractor procurement is planned by the end of 2026 and construction is scheduled to commence in early 2027.
The Outlook Croydon North
New residential estate of 48 architect designed townhomes in Croydon North, delivering modern family living close to local schools, parks and shopping. As of late 2025 the project is under construction with completion expected in 2026.
Brushy Creek Recycled Water Project
Construction of a 3.7 km recycled water pipeline from the Brushy Creek Sewage Treatment Plant in Chirnside Park to the Plantes Hill Reservoir in Mooroolbark. The project includes a new 2.1 ML recycled water tank at Plantes Hill, two pressure reducing stations at Dorset Rd and Fletcher Rd, and essential pump and communications upgrades. Once complete, it will provide high-quality non-drinking recycled water to approximately 5,000 properties across Croydon, Chirnside Park, and Lilydale.
Croydon Community Wellbeing Precinct
A staged redevelopment of the Civic Square precinct in central Croydon delivering a major community wellbeing destination. The project consists of two new hubs alongside upgraded open space. The Cultural Hub, on the corner of Mt Dandenong Road and Civic Square, will house a new Croydon Library, a 160-seat black box theatre and performance space, multipurpose rooms, a Council customer service centre, cafe and meeting spaces, and will retain the heritage facades of EV's Youth Centre and the Cottage.The Multipurpose Hub will replace Keystone Hall and back onto new bowling greens, providing a permanent home for Croydon Bowls Club, Croydon RSL and other sporting groups. Stage 1 (Hub B - the multigenerational community hub in the former Civic Offices) was completed in mid 2023. The planning permit for the new hubs was approved on 2 June 2025, Keystone Hall was demolished in October 2025, and as of February 2026 ground works are in progress on the Cultural Hub with the main Multipurpose Hub works scheduled to begin in mid 2026. The Cultural Hub is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating with solar power, rainwater harvesting and low-carbon materials. The Australian Government has contributed funding toward the precinct.
Summerset Chirnside Park Retirement Village
Continuum-of-care retirement village delivering independent living villas and cottages, assisted living apartments, and an on-site care home with resort-style amenities (pool, lounge, cinema, cafe, salon, bowling green). Civil works are nearing completion, first villas targeted for late 2025, with village opening expected in 2026.
Ruskin Park Primary School Upgrade
Modernisation and expansion of Ruskin Park Primary School, including a new two-storey learning centre with three learning hubs, flexible classrooms, shared spaces such as staff pods and quiet rooms, specialist facilities for science, food technology and art, calm interiors, paving, resurfacing and landscaping to integrate with existing facilities, allowing for an additional 200 students.
Croydon Main Street Revitalisation
A $15 million urban renewal initiative focused on transforming Croydon Main Street into a safer, more accessible, and vibrant community hub. Funded via a 50/50 partnership between the Maroondah City Council and the Australian Government's Thriving Suburbs Program, the project includes upgraded lighting, new street furniture, enhanced landscaping, and improved pedestrian connectivity to the Croydon Community Wellbeing Precinct. Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2025 following the completion of detailed design and preliminary site assessments in early 2025.
4,773 residents of Croydon North are employed, from a labour force of 4,898. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 71.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,303, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Croydon North benefits from an educated labor pool with strong representation in critical service fields, an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.6%, and estimated job gains of 1.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch calculations from local statistical zones. As of March 2026, 4,773 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, and workforce participation aligning closely with Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census figures reveal a high proportion of 32.3% of workers working from home, though this may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Local employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The suburb displays a notable concentration in construction, where employment is 1.3 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows a lower presence at 2.9% compared to the regional figure of 5.2%. This mostly residential community seems to offer a modest level of local job opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident labor force. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12-month window experienced a 1.8% expansion in employment alongside a 1.9% rise in the labor force, keeping the unemployment rate essentially steady. This differs from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 provide extra context regarding future labor demand in Croydon North. These estimates, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been modeled against the local industry mix to project hiring trends. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment for Croydon North should rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Croydon North is $2,156 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $896 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,952 a year against an average of $68,268. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO records published for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Croydon North recorded a median income of $53,952 and an average income of $68,268. This is roughly in line with national levels and compares to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne, respectively. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $59,142 (median) and $74,835 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Croydon North sit near the 70th percentile nationally.
Income breakdowns show the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 34.6% of local earners (2,876 individuals), resembling the wider metropolitan region where 32.8% fall into this range. High affluence is clear, with 31.4% of households earning above $3,000 weekly, which underpins local premium retail and service businesses. Housing costs consume 14.3% of income, while solid earnings position residents in the 77th percentile for disposable funds, and the area's SEIFA income ranking sits in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Croydon North had 2,855 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Croydon North at the time of the latest Census consisted of 94.5% houses and 5.6% other properties (townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metro split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Croydon North stood well above the Melbourne metro rate, reaching 35.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (47.4%) or tenants (17.6%). The median monthly home loan repayment locally was $2,167, exceeding the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Croydon North are considerably above the Australian median of $1,863, and rents also surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Croydon North counted 2,855 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 79.8%, consisting of 39.9% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 11.4% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 20.2%, with single-person households at 18.7% and group housing making up 1.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in Croydon North hold a university qualification, including 20.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 21.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 325 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainments in Croydon North sit below metropolitan averages, with 31.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This disparity suggests room for further academic and professional development. Undergraduates represent the largest group at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate degree holders (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 34.0% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (21.1%). Enrollment rates in study are high, with 28.5% of the population participating in formal education.
This is made up of 9.9% in primary school, 7.4% in high school, and 4.9% undertaking university or tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon North reaches 27 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit records show 27 active transit stops operating in Croydon North, comprising various bus options. These stops are served by 10 separate routes, which combine to support 1,422 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with locals typically living 262 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a mostly residential suburb, the majority of workers travel outward for work, with private cars remaining the dominant transit mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. A high 32.3% of workers work from home (2021 Census; likely influenced by COVID-19 measures).
Service frequency averages 203 journeys per day across all transit routes, which represents roughly 52 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.8% of residents in Croydon North report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Croydon North records favorable health statistics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and long-term illnesses, showing a low incidence of common health issues among both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance rates are slightly ahead of the average SA2 sector at approximately 54% of the population (~4,474 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most frequent diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.3 and 7.9% of residents, respectively, whereas 69.8% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The demographic under 65 demonstrates stronger health metrics than average. The area has 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,670 people), which exceeds the 15.0% mark in Greater Melbourne. Health profiles for senior residents are positive, with national comparative rankings matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Croydon North is largely Australian-born, at 78.6% of residents, with 13.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.7%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Croydon North shows higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 21.4% of its residents born outside Australia and 13.9% speaking a non-English language at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 45.7% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious difference is seen in Buddhism, which represents 1.6% of residents, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family heritage (parents' birthplaces), the three largest groups in Croydon North are English at 28.7% of the population, which is notably higher than the metropolitan average of 20.1%, Australian at 25.3% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Scottish at 8.0%.
Notable variations are also present in other heritages: Dutch is overrepresented at 2.3% of Croydon North (compared to 1.2% in the region), Sri Lankan is at 0.6% (compared to 0.8%) and South Australian represents 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon North is 40. 22.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 40, Croydon North is slightly older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and also marginally older than the Australian standard of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne baseline, the 65 - 74 bracket is notably larger (11.4% locally), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (10.5%). Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 9.8% to 11.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has climbed from 4.8% to 6.3%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.3% to 11.8% and the 25 to 34 age bracket dropped from 11.7% to 10.5%.
Demographic projections indicate the age structure of Croydon North will shift significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age bracket is expected to experience major growth, increasing by 235 people (45%) from 523 to 759. Crucially, the combined cohorts aged 65+ will make up 72% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the area. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 brackets are expected to undergo population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Croydon North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 43 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,092 at the 2021 Census → 8,313 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20684). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.