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Croydon South has an estimated 5,186 residents, up from 4,759 at the 2021 Census — a change of 427 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 110 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 1,979 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Croydon South is estimated to be approximately 5,186, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations. This count represents an expansion of 427 people (9.0%) over the 4,759 people recorded during the 2021 Census. The calculation incorporates a resident base of 5,147 derived from the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 110 validated new addresses logged following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,979 persons per square kilometer, placing the area higher than the national benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
Outperforming the wider SA4 region (3.9%) and the local SA3 area, the suburb of Croydon South established itself as a regional growth frontrunner with its 9.0% increase post-2021. This population expansion was primarily propelled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 57.99999999999999% of recent net additions. SA2 demographic projections released in 2024 by Geoscience Australia and the ABS, using 2022 as a base year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's modeling for the suburb of Croydon South. Where direct coverage is missing, Victorian State Government LGA and regional projections issued in 2023 are utilized, applying a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA to SA2 geographic tiers. Specific age-bracket growth trajectories from these models are further integrated across all territories for 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Croydon South is anticipated to track above median population growth compared to statistical areas across Australia, expanding by 779 persons to 2041 under SA2-level modeling, which translates to a cumulative 14.3% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
91 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon South over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, well below 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that property development in Croydon South has averaged approximately 18 dwellings approved per year, accumulating an estimated 91 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 13 approvals have been logged. The ratio of 1.8 new residents added annually per new dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25 indicates an evenly balanced residential market, though recent acceleration to 3.9 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years points toward heightened housing demand and potential building shortfalls. New residential units reflect an expected construction cost of $461,000 on average.
In addition, commercial construction permits reached $9.2 million in the current financial year, highlighting the primarily residential nature of local urban development. Per capita construction activity in Croydon South represents roughly 75% of the level recorded across Greater Melbourne and sits at the 39th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, limiting new dwelling supply and steering buyer demand toward established residential stock. This below-average development pace underscores the suburb's established urban footprint and potential town planning constraints. Current building applications consist of 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% attached dwellings, indicating an intentional shift toward medium-density housing alternatives that broaden the price spectrum between traditional stand-alone residences and compact options. This composition marks a major pivot from the prevailing urban landscape of 92.0% houses, responding to reduced land availability, lifestyle preferences, and housing affordability goals. A ratio of around 381 people per approval underscores an established property market. Longer-term urban projections indicate that Croydon South will add 740 residents through to 2041, relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should dwelling construction proceed at historical volumes, housing delivery could lag behind population growth, compounding buyer competition and reinforcing upward pressure on local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Croydon South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 111 current infrastructure and development projects close to Croydon South, worth an estimated $24 billion. 18 are already under construction and 32 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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Local economic and property performance is heavily shaped by town planning decisions and capital delivery. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 major infrastructure initiative projected to influence the immediate surroundings. Key regional undertakings include Kilsyth Connect Logistics Park, Bayswater Business Precinct Transformation Strategy, 150 Cambridge Road Master Plan Development, and 1 Laurence Grove Townhouses, with the most pertinent initiatives detailed below.
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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.
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment)
A complete rebuild and expansion of the existing Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood East, delivering the renamed Queen Elizabeth II Hospital via the Victorian Health Building Authority. The redevelopment includes two six-storey inpatient towers with over 200 extra beds, an expanded emergency department, a dedicated children's emergency department, and a new mental health hub. While currently remaining in the planning phase, preliminary funding and design work are continuing towards a future completion target.
Bayswater North Primary School Redevelopment and Upgrades
Upgrade of Bayswater North Primary School including a new inclusive outdoor learning space, replacement playground equipment with new soft fall surfaces, renewed hardcourts and outdoor learning improvements. The Inclusive Schools Fund works have been completed, while the Australian Government Schools Upgrade Fund playground and hardcourt works remain under construction with forecast completion in Q4 2026.
Marie Wallace Bayswater Oval Sportsfield Renewal
Comprehensive renewal of the playing field at Marie Wallace Bayswater Oval to better accommodate AFL and cricket activities. Works include levelling and resurfacing of the playing field, installation of modern irrigation and drainage systems, and improvements to ensure consistent playability year-round. Funded under Knox City Council's 2025-26 capital works program which allocates $4.5 million to sports field and training facility improvements across the municipality.
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.
120-124 Merrindale Drive Industrial Development
Major industrial development project at 120-124 Merrindale Drive, Kilsyth valued at $8 million. High-spec climate controlled warehouse facility currently occupied by Mondelez International, part of the growing industrial precinct supporting advanced manufacturing and logistics operations.
295 Mt Dandenong Road Residential Development
Development of 32 contemporary apartments on a 1405m2 site, designed by award-winning Kavellaris Urban Design. Features a mix of 1-bedroom (52sqm), 2-bedroom (68sqm), and 2-bedroom/2-bathroom (79sqm) apartments with Better Apartment Design compliance, 71% BESS sustainability score, and DDA compliance across 25 apartments. Off-the-plan sales are currently active with permits and plans approved.
711-717 Mountain Highway Mixed Use Development
7-storey mixed use development comprising 55 apartments (15 one-bedroom, 39 two-bedroom, 1 three-bedroom), two ground floor retail tenancies totaling approximately 340sqm, 67 car parking spaces, and 78 bicycle spaces. The project was initially refused by Knox City Council in July 2018 but approved by VCAT in April 2019. It features premium finishes, strategic location near Bayswater Train Station, and is currently on hold with no construction started.
2,766 residents of Croydon South are employed, from a labour force of 2,893. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 South maintains a proficient local workforce with robust participation across essential services, exhibiting an unemployment rate of 4.4% alongside an estimated 1.0% annual employment growth according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, 2,766 residents are gainfully employed. The local jobless rate sits 0.4% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while workforce engagement aligns closely with the metropolitan standard of 70.1%. Findings from the Census showed that 29.2% of employed locals worked from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 restrictions in place at that time. The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The workforce displays a clear specialisation in construction, capturing an employment share 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises a modest 2.8% of the local labour force against 5.2% regionally. Although commercial jobs exist within the boundary, comparisons between Census resident employment figures and local business jobs indicate that a substantial proportion of workers commute outward for employment. According to ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch, the previous 12-month period recorded a 1.0% rise in employed persons against a 1.9% increase in the total labour force, leading to a 0.8 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne experienced 2.1% employment growth, a 2.3% labour force expansion, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide forward-looking indicators for Croydon South. While the countrywide workforce is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral performance varies. Mapping these industry-specific projections onto the local employment structure suggests that local jobs could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (a basic weighted projection for indicative analysis that excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Croydon South is $1,876 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $843 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,977 a year against an average of $67,250. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 show that income levels in the suburb of Croydon South align closely with national averages, recording a median of $54,977 and an average of $67,250. Across Greater Melbourne, the corresponding metrics reached $57,688 for median income and $75,164 for average income. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $60,266 (median) and $73,719 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings in Croydon South align around the 57th percentile nationally.
The single largest earnings bracket encompasses 36.5% of residents (1,892 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, comparable to 32.8% across the broader metropolitan area. Residential payments account for 15.7% of total earnings, yet solid remuneration keeps disposable income at the 58th percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Croydon South had 1,765 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing in Croydon South at the most recent Census was overwhelmingly dominated by houses at 92.0%, with attached, multi-unit, and other accommodation types making up the remaining 8.1%, in contrast to Melbourne metro where houses constituted 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Outright home ownership reached 34.2%, noticeably exceeding metropolitan levels, while 46.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 19.5% were occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage repayment matched the Melbourne metro figure at $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $410 against the metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage servicing costs in the area sit above the national standard of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Croydon South counted 1,765 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,923 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 22% 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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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 76.1% of households, comprising 36.2% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 12.9% single-parent arrangements. Non-family dwellings represent the remaining 23.9%, consisting of single-occupant homes at 21.7% and group households at 2.0%. The local median of 2.6 people per household aligns exactly with the Greater Melbourne standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.1% of adults in Croydon South hold a university qualification, including 19.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 95 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 979 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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Tertiary qualification rates in Croydon South sit below metropolitan levels, with 29.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university degrees compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, pointing to opportunities for further academic and technical upskilling. Bachelor degrees constitute 19.5% of credentials, postgraduate degrees represent 5.5%, and graduate diplomas account for 4.1%. Vocational education forms a significant component of local training, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including certificates (22.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). Formal education engagement remains robust throughout the area, with 27.4% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by level, primary schooling accounts for 10.4%, secondary education encompasses 6.7%, and tertiary studies engage 4.3% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon South reaches 15 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Croydon South contains 15 functional public transit stops providing access to local bus networks. Across 7 distinct bus routes, the infrastructure delivers 1,568 weekly passenger departures. Physical access is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 360 meters. As an outward-commuting residential area, private vehicles serve as the main travel mode for 91% of trips, with rail transit capturing 5%. Vehicle ownership sits at an above-average 1.6 vehicles per household. Remote work engagement reached 29.2% of residents in the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit service across the network operates at a daily average of 224 trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 104 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.9% of residents in Croydon South report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Health indicators for the local community present a stable profile, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and morbidity aligning broadly with countrywide standards across demographic cohorts, while private hospital and extras coverage slightly surpasses the typical SA2 benchmark at roughly 53% of the populace (~2,770 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses locally, affecting 9.0 and 8.7% of the population, respectively, while 67.9% of residents stated they were free from long-term ailments compared to 72.6% regionally. Chronic ailments appear slightly elevated among working-age cohorts.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 17.8% of the community (923 people), above the 15.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators and national comparative metrics ranking higher than the general local average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Croydon South is largely Australian-born, at 79.0% of residents, with 15.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.0%) and Australian (26.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show an internationally oriented community, with 21.0% of residents born overseas and 15.5% conversing in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 44.0% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a distinct presence at 0.4% locally compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of parental lineage, the primary heritage backgrounds reported are English at 29.0% (substantially above the 20.1% regional baseline), Australian at 26.1% (exceeding the 18.4% regional average), and Irish at 8.8%. Further cultural diversity includes Dutch ancestry representing 2.1% of the local population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.3%), and Sri Lankan heritage accounting for 0.5% (relative to 0.8% across the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon South is 38. 23.7% 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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Age distribution across the suburb of Croydon South mirrors Greater Melbourne closely, with the greatest variance in any category limited to 2.7 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that time. The most prominent demographic shift since the Census occurred in the retiree and elderly segment (65+), which grew from 16.6% to an estimated 17.8% of the population. By 2041, senior residents are projected to drive the bulk of local population growth, expanding by 297 residents (32%) to reach 1,220.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Croydon South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 110 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,759 at the 2021 Census → 5,186 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 Aug 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 (SAL20685). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.