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Dallas has an estimated 6,821 residents, up from 6,762 at the 2021 Census. That puts 2,807 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS covering the surrounding territory, along with post-Census address verification by AreaSearch, the suburb of Dallas is estimated to have a population of 6,821 around May 2026. This represents a gain of 59 people (0.9%) since the 2021 Census, which documented 6,762 individuals. The calculation relies on a base resident population of 6,815 estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, combined with 37 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level translates to 2,807 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of this growth was net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 77.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. For projecting future trends, AreaSearch uses the 2024 projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their starting point. Where this source lacks coverage, figures are sourced from the 2023 Victorian State Government projections, adjusted via weighted aggregation of growth rates from the LGA level to SA2 boundaries. Age bracket growth trends derived from these aggregates are extended to all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Dallas is projected to experience substantial population growth relative to the rest of the nation, with an estimated addition of 2,208 persons by 2041 according to SA2 projections, representing a 32.3% total expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Dallas over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, running ahead of 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS residential building approvals, local allocations show that the suburb of Dallas averages about 4 approved dwellings annually. This includes an estimated 24 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 7 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because the local population has been declining lately, this new supply has likely matched demand to give buyers adequate options, with new builds averaging an estimated cost of $356,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $5.7 million during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential makeup of the area.
Compared to the wider Greater Melbourne region, building approvals in the suburb of Dallas are notably quiet, sitting 94.0% below the metropolitan per capita average. This lack of new building projects generally sustains demand and helps support prices for the existing housing stock. Activity is also low on a national scale, reflecting a mature residential market and highlighting potential constraints on future development. Of the new approvals, 50.0% are detached houses and 50.0% consist of medium or high-density formats like townhouses and apartments. This shift toward denser housing types provides lower-cost options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 84.0% houses, showing that vacant development sites are scarcer and reflecting a trend toward compact, affordable living options. There are roughly 2734 people for every single dwelling approval, confirming the highly established nature of the local market. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Dallas will add 2,202 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the creation of new housing may fail to keep up with this population increase, which could intensify buyer competition and encourage faster price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Dallas
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Dallas, worth an estimated $600 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $172.7 billion. 15 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 4 projects of relevance to the area. Notable developments include the Time & Place Campbellfield Industrial Development, the Upfield Line Duplication and Extension to Roxburgh Park, Assembly Broadmeadows, and Parkview Broadmeadows, with details on the most significant projects listed below.
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Upfield Line Duplication and Extension to Roxburgh Park
A staged proposal to duplicate, extend and electrify the Upfield rail line in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Stage one duplicates the single-track section between Gowrie and Upfield stations to lift service frequency and reliability. Stage two reopens, duplicates and electrifies the existing freight corridor from Upfield through to Roxburgh Park, including a grade-separated junction beneath the standard gauge interstate line and the Craigieburn line near Somerton Road. Future stages would extend electrified suburban services through to Craigieburn and Wallan, with new stations proposed at Beveridge and Cloverton to serve the rapidly growing Northern Growth Corridor.In February 2025 the Federal Government committed 7.05 million dollars towards a business case for upgrades on the Craigieburn, Upfield and Northern Growth Corridor lines, with the Federal Coalition separately pledging 2 million dollars for a scoping study. The 2025-26 Victorian State Budget did not allocate funding to the project. Advocacy is led by the Northern Councils Alliance, comprising Mitchell Shire, Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Merri-bek, Nillumbik and Whittlesea councils.
Assembly Broadmeadows
A 60-hectare master-planned redevelopment of the historic former Ford Australia manufacturing site into a next-generation employment hub. The precinct is designed for high-tech manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing, and includes a significant data centre component. Planned amenities feature a retail convenience hub, childcare centre, and a 100-room hotel. The site also incorporates a 14-megawatt renewable energy system. Construction officially commenced in March 2026 with the first stage comprising a 44-hectare industrial subdivision.
Parkview Broadmeadows
Townhouse community of approx. 65 architect designed 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes by Met Communities / Moment Group, arranged around a centrally located park of about 7,500 sqm with walking and bike connections to Meadowlink Reserve. Sales underway with civil works commenced, delivering a mix including a small portion for an affordable housing provider under the Inclusionary Housing Pilot.
Meadow Heights Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the existing Meadow Heights Shopping Centre, an IGA-anchored neighbourhood centre on a large 32,000 square metre site in Melbourne's north. The proposal includes a new childcare centre (around 132 places), an indoor and a restricted recreation facility, an extension to the existing retail space and updated signage. Hume City Council advertised the planning application (reference P23242) in early 2021 and the project remains in approved stage with no construction start confirmed. The wider site retains significant value-add development capacity including additional pad sites and an adjacent separately titled Commercial 1 zoned land parcel.
262 Camp Road Broadmeadows Development
Residential development project on Camp Road in Broadmeadows, strategically located near the future Broadmeadows transport superhub. Part of Activity Centre growth supporting increased density around transport. Listed on Urban.com.au as new off-the-plan development.
Canadian Court Reserve Playspace Improvements
Improvement works delivered by Hume City Council at Canadian Court Reserve to renew the playspace and play equipment. The project scope includes a multi-purpose looped walking and 'learn-to-ride' track, improved entry points, and a new shared use path connecting directly to Pascoe Vale Road and Coolaroo Station.
Time & Place Campbellfield Industrial Development
Redevelopment of a 15.9-hectare historic Ford distribution centre at 1777-1787 Sydney Road, Campbellfield, into a modern industrial precinct. Time & Place acquired the site from Ford Motor Company of Australia for approximately $80 million in early 2025 and lodged a planning application in Q1 2025. The project will target industrial, logistics, and warehousing tenants, with three existing warehouses (56,819 square metres) to be reworked or replaced. Ford retains a tenancy in one building for service engineering operations under a multi-year lease.Estimated end value of $250 million on completion by 2028, supporting Melbourne's tightly held northern industrial corridor.
Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development
Delivery of approximately 120 new social homes on vacant land at Coleraine Street in the Banksia Gardens estate, Broadmeadows. Jointly funded by the Australian Government Social Housing Accelerator and the Victorian Government Big Housing Build at a combined investment of over $80 million. The development comprises a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes across medium-rise buildings, with at least 5% designed to meet accessibility standards. Ground floor spaces include community facilities and non-residential areas.A new shared pedestrian and cycle path connects the estate to Coleraine Street and a nearby education precinct. Construction commenced October 2024 with LU Simon as head contractor; tower cranes left the site in early 2026 and internal and external fitout is underway. Homes are expected to be complete mid-2026 and will be managed by a not-for-profit community housing organisation.
2,061 residents of Dallas are employed, from a labour force of 2,441. Unemployment sits at 15.6%, with participation at 46.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% 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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The suburb of Dallas has a skilled workforce where the building and construction sector is highly represented. The local unemployment rate stands at 15.6%, while employment growth reached an estimated 3.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch calculations from localized statistical data. As of March 2026, 2,061 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 10.8% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, highlighting potential for labor market improvement, while participation is also lower at 46.3% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census records show that a modest 11.3% of the working population worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Local workers are mostly employed in construction, healthcare and social assistance, and manufacturing fields. Transport, postal, and warehousing jobs show a heavy local concentration, with a workforce share that is 2.0 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional and technical services are underrepresented, making up just 3.2% of local employment compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing the number of working residents to local job numbers suggests this primarily residential suburb offers relatively few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, which were aggregated from broader statistical areas by AreaSearch, indicates that the 12-month period witnessed a 3.9% rise in employment and a 1.8% decline in the labour force, leading to a 4.6 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment and a 2.3% rise in the labour force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional insight into potential future demand within Dallas. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary considerably across industry sectors. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Dallas's employment mix, local employment is expected to rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though it is important to note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dallas is $1,088 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $427 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,433 a year against an average of $46,534. 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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Taxpayer statistics released by the ATO for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Dallas recorded a median income of $38,433 and an average income of $46,534. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare to median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of $42,130 for median income and $51,011 for average income as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Dallas fall within the bottom 1st to 6th percentiles nationwide.
The most common weekly household income bracket is $800 - 1,499, containing 30.6% of residents (2,087 people), which differs from the metropolitan pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 32.8%. Financial strain is pronounced, with only 80.0% of household income left after housing costs, placing the area in the 6th percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dallas had 1,982 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 14% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $323 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 29.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Dallas consisted of 83.9% detached houses and 16.1% semi-detached properties, apartments, or other dwelling types, compared to metropolitan Melbourne where houses make up 67.9% and alternative formats comprise 32.1%. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Dallas was higher than the Melbourne average at 32.8%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 33.5% and rental properties made up 33.7% of the market. Typical mortgage payments were $1,408 per month, and median weekly rent was $323, which are lower than the metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
Looking nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Dallas are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are also below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dallas counted 1,982 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 15% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 75.4%, which includes couples with children at 40.1%, couples without children at 15.0%, and single-parent households at 18.3%. Single persons represent 21.0% of households, while group living arrangements account for 3.5%, bringing the total non-family household share to 24.6%. The typical household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.6% of adults in Dallas hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 16.4% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,742 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 939 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 attainment presents challenges, as university qualification rates stand at 18.6% compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among those with tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.2%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical skills are well represented, with 26.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificate qualifications at 16.4%. Enrolment rates are high, with 38.5% of the population participating in formal education. Primary school pupils make up 13.9% of the population, secondary students account for 9.9%, and those in tertiary studies represent 5.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dallas reaches 20 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 740 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transport services in the suburb of Dallas feature 20 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 routes, which support a total of 738 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 323 meters from their nearest stop. Commuters mostly travel out of the suburb for work, with 84% driving and 9% taking the train. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars. Working from home is relatively uncommon at 11.3% of residents according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time.
Bus services run an average of 105 times per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 36 trips per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.9% of residents in Dallas report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 10.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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 assessments indicate significant challenges in the suburb of Dallas, with mortality and chronic illness rates showing higher than average levels, particularly among older age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 45% of the population (~3,093 people) holding cover. This compares to 56.7% of residents across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 7.6% and 7.4% of residents, respectively. A total of 71.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health statuses for working-age residents are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over represent 13.9% of the local population (948 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne level of 15.0%. Senior citizens face some health challenges, though these rank more favorably on a national scale than the figures for the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.8% of Dallas residents were born overseas and 74.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.9%) and English (9.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Dallas ranks as one of the most culturally diverse locations in Australia, with 49.8% of the population born outside the country and 74.6% using a language other than English at home. The most common religious affiliation is Islam, accounting for 61.5% of the community, compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Ancestry details show that the top three parent countries of birth are Other at 48.6% (compared to 14.6% across the region), Australian at 12.9% (compared to 18.4% regionally), and English at 9.6% (compared to 20.1% regionally). Notable ethnic variances also exist, with Lebanese backgrounds making up 9.4% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Samoan backgrounds at 1.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Vietnamese backgrounds at 2.1% (compared to 1.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dallas is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 29.5% 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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The median age of 32 years in the suburb of Dallas is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and also below the national average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb of Dallas has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (16.1%) and a lower share of those aged 35 - 44 (12.7%). Post-Census data shows the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 14.4% to 15.7%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 15.2% to 13.8%. Projections suggest the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 47%, adding 355 residents to reach 1,113.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dallas
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 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 — 37 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,762 at the 2021 Census → 6,821 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 (SAL20702). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.