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Dandenong North has an estimated 23,446 residents, up from 22,550 at the 2021 Census — a change of 896 people, or 4.0%. That puts 2,489 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 population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh address data validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Dandenong North has a residency count estimated at 23,446 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 896 residents (4.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 22,550 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 23,410, which AreaSearch projected after reviewing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 78 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date.
Such a population level results in a density ratio of 2,489 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian markets analyzed by AreaSearch. In recent times, international migration was the primary driver of population growth, representing roughly 86.0% of the overall gains. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 districts lacking this coverage, projections are derived from the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method of population growth translating LGA statistics to SA2 boundaries. The age cohort growth rates from these compilations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic updates, the suburb of Dandenong North is expected to experience growth in the lowest quartile nationally, with an projected increase of 706 residents by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 2.9% across the 16 years.
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254 new dwellings have been approved in Dandenong North over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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An analysis of ABS building approval records mapped to statistical areas indicates that the suburb of Dandenong North averages approximately 50 approved residential builds annually, yielding a total of 254 approved dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26 period, 22 building approvals have been logged. As local population figures declined over the preceding timeframe, this incoming supply has likely matched local demand, maintaining options for purchasers, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $459,000—slightly higher than the wider regional average—suggesting a focus on higher-quality builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $4.0 million during this financial year, highlighting the mostly residential profile of the locality. When compared to Greater Melbourne, residential construction activity per capita in the suburb of Dandenong North is around 59% of the metropolitan rate, ranking in the 27th percentile of all localities evaluated nationally, which restricts choices for buyers and sustains demand for established properties. This rate is also lower than the national benchmark, pointing to the mature phase of the local market and potential geographical or planning limitations. Recent residential approvals consist of 69.0% detached houses and 31.0% medium to high-density dwellings, showing an evolving mix of attached designs that cater to varied budgets, ranging from large family residences to compact, affordable options. This marks a clear departure from the current housing inventory (which is 86.0% traditional houses), pointing to a dwindling supply of vacant land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and a growing demand for diverse, lower-cost housing options. With approximately 631 residents per approved dwelling, the suburb of Dandenong North presents as a fully established community. Looking forward, the suburb of Dandenong North is projected to add 670 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Assuming the current pace of construction persists, new housing additions should easily satisfy demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond current baseline projections.
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Development applications around Dandenong North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 71 current infrastructure and development projects close to Dandenong North, worth an estimated $14.9 billion. 18 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Few elements impact local real estate performance as much as changes to infrastructure, major projects, and town planning initiatives. In total, 5 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the local area. Significant projects include the Liege Avenue Childcare Centre, the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre, the RACV Noble Park Redevelopment, and Silverton Noble Park North, with details provided below for those of highest relevance.
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Dandenong Wellbeing Centre
A 122.15 million dollar state-of-the-art aquatic and wellness hub being built at Mills Reserve to replace the 45-year-old Dandenong Oasis. The facility will include an indoor 50-metre pool, a 25-metre 10-lane pool, two warm water program pools for hydrotherapy and rehabilitation, a learn-to-swim pool, and a family leisure pool with splashpad. Supporting amenities include a large gymnasium, group fitness studios, more than 200 square metres of allied water lounge and allied health consulting suites, community meeting rooms, a cafe, spa, sauna and steam room, plus an integrated hockey pavilion replacing the existing Mills Reserve facilities.The design features large-span engineered timber beams across the main pool hall and entry foyer, targets a 5 Star Green Star rating, and includes culturally inclusive features such as a parents and prayer room and capacity to isolate the warm water pool for women-only programs. Construction began with a sod-turning ceremony on 5 July 2025 and the centre is on track to open in early to mid 2027. The project is supported by a 20 million dollar Federal Government grant.
Douglas Apartments
A five-storey residential development in Noble Park comprising 97 social housing apartments and 6 ground floor retail tenancies. Delivered in partnership between Cedar Woods Properties, HousingFirst, and the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments, the project will provide 100 percent community housing. Designed by DKO Architecture and constructed by Balmain & Co, it is located adjacent to the Noble Park Railway Station.
Dandenong New Art (DNA)
Redevelopment of the heritage 1920s Masonic Hall at 5 Mason Street into a contemporary art gallery known as Dandenong New Art (DNA). The project includes state-of-the-art exhibition spaces, collection storage, education facilities, workshop spaces, cafe and retail, and community spaces. Originally due to open in mid-2021, the project has been beset by disputes with builder Harris HMC over defective steelworks, COVID-related cost and labour pressures, and delays caused by the need to demolish the adjacent Precinct Energy Plant (PEP) building due to structural deficiencies.The PEP demolition was completed in August 2025. As of mid-2026, the project remains on pause pending procurement of a new contractor, with the total cost now revealed at $15.7 million - nearly four times the original $4 million budget - and completion pushed out to 2028.
The Lonsdale
A 14-storey mixed-use development featuring 112 residential apartments (1, 2, and 3-bedroom options) and ground-floor retail spaces. Designed by DOIG Architecture and built by Promax Building Developments, this contemporary security building represents a significant addition to central Dandenong's skyline. The development features high-end finishes including American Oak engineered timber floors, Caesarstone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiles in bathrooms, and modern stainless-steel kitchen appliances. Located on approximately 1330m2 of land with basement parking over 2 levels.
Liege Avenue Childcare Centre
Proposed two-storey childcare centre for up to 40 children in three rooms, with a nine-space car park at the rear, staff room, kitchen, reception, toilets, laundry, and an elevated outdoor play area. The existing three-bedroom house on site was to be demolished. On 26 March 2026, VCAT refused a permit for the project, affirming Greater Dandenong Council's original refusal on neighbourhood character grounds, citing the design and landscape response as unacceptable given the site's largely single-storey residential setting next to Yarraman Oaks Primary School.VCAT found no in-principle objection to the childcare use or two-storey scale itself. The project is not proceeding under its current design and would require a substantially revised application to advance.
Noble Park Revitalisation
$4 million investment from Victorian Government through Office of Suburban Development. Comprehensive suburb revitalisation including streetscape upgrades along Douglas Street and Ian Street, new all-abilities playground, improved pedestrian crossings, enhanced lighting and landscaping, community space improvements, new pocket parks, community centre upgrades, pedestrian improvements, youth employment programs, and trader support initiatives to enhance Noble Park's village character.
Webster Street Level Crossing Removal
Major infrastructure project permanently closing the dangerous Webster Street level crossing and constructing a new road underpass beneath the rail line, connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads. The crossing recorded 22 near misses since 2012 and boom gates were down for over 60 minutes during morning peak. Webster Street closed to vehicles at the level crossing in late 2025, making the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines boom gate free, and the new approximately 450m road underpass is on track to open in September 2026, two years ahead of the original 2028 schedule.The project also delivers a new walking and cycling path connecting to the Dandenong Creek Trail and a new signalised intersection at Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street.
Dandenong Community Hub
A multi-purpose community facility planned for central Dandenong on a site bounded by Stuart Street, Clow Street and Sleeth Avenue. The hub is intended to integrate early years services, kindergarten, childcare, maternal and child health, community meeting rooms, maker spaces, a cafe, co-working spaces, a technology hub and outdoor recreational areas. After cost estimates blew out from an original $30 million budget to about $65 million (plus up to $15 million for a basement car park) for a one-storey design, councillors voted on 8 December 2025 to halve the building from around 3,950 square metres to about 1,800 square metres - comparable to the recently completed Keysborough Community Hub.A rescission motion was lodged but at the 26 January 2026 Council meeting the original decision was upheld. Council has approved a redesign comparable in size and budget to the Keysborough Hub, completion of the co-design process, an accelerated program to better attract State and Federal funding, and exploration of public-private partnership options including air rights above the site. The project is being coordinated alongside the Dandenong Market Precinct Plan, which was released for public consultation in March 2026.
10,918 residents of Dandenong North are employed, from a labour force of 11,885. Unemployment sits at 8.1%, with participation at 60.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,657, about 80% 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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The employment landscape in Dandenong North is characterized by a highly skilled labor pool with strong presence in manufacturing and industrial fields, an unemployment rate of 8.1%, and an estimated annual employment growth of 4.8%, according to AreaSearch data. As of March 2026, the local workforce stands at 10,918 employed individuals, with an unemployment rate that exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8% by 3.4%, indicating potential for enhancement, while workforce participation remains notably lower at 60.6% versus 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. Census data reveals that 17.7% of residents reported working from home, a figure that may reflect ongoing effects from Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for working residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. The community displays an especially high density of manufacturing roles, with employment ratios tracking at 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for just 5.9% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. This highly residential locality appears to offer few local positions, as shown by comparing the count of Census jobs situated within the suburb to its working resident population. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from regional divisions, show that over the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 4.8% while the overall labor force expanded by 4.3%, driving a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment expansion of 2.1%, labor force growth of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in the suburb of Dandenong North. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local job profile to model future growth patterns. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce composition suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Dandenong North should rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not account for localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dandenong North is $1,436 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $605 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,085 a year against an average of $51,866. 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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The suburb of Dandenong North records a median taxpayer income of $45,085 and an average taxpayer income of $51,866, according to postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures fall below national standards, contrasting with a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest figures of roughly $49,422 (median) and $56,856 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census records show local household income ranks in the 31st percentile ($1,436 weekly), while individual personal income sits in the 12th percentile.
Looking at earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly household bracket accounts for 32.2% of the local population (7,549 individuals), which aligns closely with the regional benchmark of 32.8% in the same category. Financial pressure from housing costs is high, with residents retaining only 83.4% of their income, placing the area in the 30th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dandenong North had 7,532 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $341 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. 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 property distribution in the suburb of Dandenong North at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.5% separate houses and 14.5% other housing types (including townhouses, flats, and alternative options), compared to metropolitan Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Furthermore, the rate of outright home ownership stood well above the metropolitan Melbourne benchmark at 36.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (35.1%) or occupied by tenants (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was significantly below the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was $341, compared to $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
Nationally, mortgage obligations in the suburb of Dandenong North are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs track below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dandenong North counted 7,532 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local homes at 75.0%, consisting of couples with offspring (37.1%), couples without offspring (22.3%), and single parent households (14.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.0%, with single person households representing 21.2% and shared group households making up 3.7% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.8 persons is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.6% of adults in Dandenong North hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,051 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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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The suburb of Dandenong North experiences educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (23.6%) tracking substantially lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario highlights a need for focused educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (19.2%). Enrolment rates are particularly high, with 30.5% of the local population participating in structured education.
This cohort comprises 9.1% in primary school, 8.5% in high school, and 5.6% attending higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dandenong North reaches 104 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 analysis identifies 104 active transport stops operating within the suburb of Dandenong North, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 19 separate routes, which combine to offer 1,667 weekly passenger services. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 171 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the suburb's residential nature, the majority of working residents commute outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 89% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.
Approximately 17.7% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 restrictions). Service frequency averages 238 departures daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 16 weekly departures per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.0% of residents in Dandenong North report no long-term health condition. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 indicators show generally positive trends for residents of the suburb of Dandenong North, with AreaSearch investigations of mortality and illness rates showing outcomes that align with national averages. The incidence of common medical conditions is quite low among the overall population, although it tracks higher than the national average among older, high-risk groups. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 47% of the population (~11,120 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions reported in the community are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 7.2% and 6.6% of residents, respectively.
Meanwhile, 72.0% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The population aged under 65 demonstrates health outcomes that exceed national averages. There are 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over (4,712 people) living in the area, which is higher than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne, though this older cohort ranks lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.0% of Dandenong North residents were born overseas and 59.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.0%) and English (11.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Dandenong North ranks among the most culturally diverse localities in Australia, with 54.0% of the population born outside the country and 59.8% using a language other than English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 49.3% of the community. However, the most distinct religious concentration relative to the metro area is Buddhism, which accounts for 7.9% of residents, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestry (representing parents' birthplace), the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Dandenong North are Other at 27.9% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Australian at 12.0%, which is significantly lower than the regional average of 18.4%, and English at 11.7%, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of 20.1%.
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in the representation of other nationalities: Serbian ancestry is highly concentrated at 3.2% of the local population (vs 0.4% across the region), Sri Lankan at 2.7% (vs 0.8% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dandenong North is 38. 27.1% 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 38 years in the suburb of Dandenong North is close to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Dandenong North has a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (10.3%) but a lower share of individuals aged 25 - 34 (14.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.9% to 13.1% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group has fallen from 14.9% to 14.0%.
By 2041, the age structure of the suburb of Dandenong North is expected to change significantly. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand by 36% (592 people), growing from 1,664 to 2,257. This trend toward an older population is clear, with individuals aged 65+ making up 76% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are expected within the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dandenong 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 78 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,550 at the 2021 Census → 23,446 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 (SAL20708). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.