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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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Dandenong North has an estimated resident count of around 23,446, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with 77 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This figure indicates an expansion of 896 people (4.0%) compared to the 22,550 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The baseline was derived from the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) release of June 2025 showing 23,410 residents alongside subsequent address tracking. With a population density of 2,489 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks within the upper quartile among national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration has served as the core driver of local expansion, representing approximately 86.0% of all recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Dandenong North incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling based on 2022 benchmarks across SA2 districts, complemented by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets adjusted via weighted aggregation to SA2 levels where required. Age-specific growth trajectories from these models are further applied from 2032 to 2041. Overall demographic expectations place the suburb within the lower quartile nationally, projecting a net addition of 669 persons by 2041 via aggregated SA2 figures, representing an overall increase of 2.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
254 new dwellings have been approved in Dandenong North over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 73% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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Annual residential building approvals in Dandenong North have averaged around 50 dwellings, representing approximately 254 homes approved over the preceding 5 financial years based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS figures. In FY-25 to date, 28 approvals have been registered. While recent local population contractions have occurred, this pipeline of new construction provides ample choice for purchasers, with approved homes carrying an average expected construction cost of $509,000. Non-residential building activity remains modest, with $4.0 million in commercial approvals recorded during this financial year. Per capita residential construction in Dandenong North is approximately half the rate observed across Greater Melbourne, positioning the area in the 22nd percentile across the nation.
This limited development pace underscores the established profile of the neighborhood, highlighting possible planning constraints while sustaining interest in existing homes. Detached houses account for 73.0% of recent approvals, while 27.0% consist of apartments or townhouses, reinforcing a spacious, family-centric residential character. A ratio of around 667 people per dwelling approval further demonstrates the maturity of the local market. According to the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch, Dandenong North is anticipated to expand by 633 residents leading up to 2041. The prevailing pace of residential construction is well positioned to satisfy this projected demand, offering favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating residential growth beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 $15.2 billion. 18 are already under construction and 19 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning schemes, and local civic developments serve as primary catalysts for neighborhood evolution. AreaSearch has identified 5 prominent projects with substantial potential to shape the surrounding area, highlighted by the Liege Avenue Childcare Centre, Dandenong Wellbeing Centre, RACV Noble Park Redevelopment, and Silverton Noble Park North.
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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.
Dandenong Market Precinct Upgrade
City of Greater Dandenong is developing a comprehensive Master Plan for the Dandenong Market precinct to guide future public realm upgrades, market facilities renewal, and enhanced community integration. The project focuses on improving pedestrian connections, parking configurations, and trader infrastructure across the historic municipal market site. The framework outlines staged multi-year revitalization works under council leadership.
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.
10,918 residents of Dandenong North are employed, from a labour force of 11,885. Unemployment sits at 8.1%, with participation at 60.7%. 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 local labour market in Dandenong North features a prominent manufacturing and industrial base, with overall employment expanding by an estimated 4.8% over the past year and an unemployment rate of 8.1%, according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, the employed resident count stands at 10,918. The local jobless rate exceeds Greater Melbourne's 4.8% benchmark by 3.4%, and the participation rate of 60.7% sits well below the metropolitan level of 70.1%. Additionally, 17.7% of working residents indicated working from home at the Census, a figure subject to the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
Key fields of employment among local residents include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. Manufacturing demonstrates strong local concentration, recording a representation 1.9 times the broader metropolitan benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical occupations account for 5.9% of local workers compared to the 10.1% regional average. The comparison between resident workers and local jobs recorded at the Census highlights that this primarily residential locality offers limited on-site employment opportunities. Over the 12 months leading to March 2026, analysis of ABS and SALM figures reveals that local employment grew by 4.8% while the labour force expanded by 4.3%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Aligning these national trajectories with Dandenong North's industrial profile suggests local employment increases of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes localised population projections.
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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Dandenong North recorded a median income of $45,085 and an average income of $51,866, falling below the nationwide benchmark and trailing Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, local levels as of March 2026 are estimated at $49,422 for median earnings and $56,856 on average. From the 2021 Census, the median weekly household income of $1,436 placed the area at the 31st percentile, with individual incomes ranking at the 12th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings tier forms the largest segment, comprising 32.2% of residents (7,549 people), closely tracking the 32.8% regional proportion. Housing affordability presents notable pressure, with the remaining income share of 83.4% placing the suburb 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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At the latest Census, separate houses made up 85.5% of housing stock in Dandenong North, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations accounting for 14.5%, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings throughout Melbourne metro. Outright home ownership reached 36.1%, surpassing the metropolitan rate, while 35.1% of homes were held under a mortgage and 28.8% were occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments of $1,733 and median weekly rental payments of $341 remained well below Melbourne metro benchmarks of $2,000 and $390 respectively. When measured against national figures, local mortgage repayments sat below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower than the national median 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 arrangements constitute 75.0% of local households, encompassing 37.1% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 14.2% one-parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.0%, consisting of 21.2% single-person residences and 3.7% group households. The average household size stands at 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne standard 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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Tertiary attainment in the area presents development opportunities, as 23.6% of residents hold university credentials compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational education remains widespread, with 30.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, including 19.2% with certificates and 11.7% holding advanced diplomas. A significant proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 30.5% currently attending an educational institution. This group comprises 9.1% attending primary schools, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dandenong North reaches 104 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 5,000 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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The public transit network in Dandenong North encompasses 104 active bus stops serviced across 19 separate routes, delivering a combined total of 4,973 weekly scheduled trips. Transit connectivity is rated as excellent, featuring an average distance of 171 meters from residences to the nearest stop. Commuters predominantly travel outward for employment, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands above the metropolitan average at 1.5 per household, while 17.7% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census under COVID-19 conditions. Local public transit operations generate an average of 710 trips per day across all servicing routes, representing approximately 47 weekly departures per individual transit stop.
The mapped network highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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General health conditions across Dandenong North align closely with nationwide standards based on AreaSearch reviews of health conditions and mortality rates, showing limited incidence of common illnesses among the broader community though rising above national rates among older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, held by approximately 47% of residents (~11,120 people), contrasting with 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported medical challenges locally, affecting 7.2% and 6.6% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 72.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
While residents under 65 exhibit favorable health indicators, those aged 65 and over constitute 19.8% of the community (4,642 people), exceeding the 15.1% metropolitan share and displaying comparatively lower health rankings nationally.
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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With 54.0% of community members born overseas and 59.8% using a non-English language at home, Dandenong North stands as one of the country's most multicultural localities. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 49.3% of residents. The most notable concentration is observed among followers of Buddhism, who make up 7.9% of the population relative to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental ancestry, the leading categories in Dandenong North comprise Other backgrounds at 27.9% (well above the 14.6% regional level), Australian ancestry at 12.0% (below the 18.4% regional share), and English heritage at 11.7% (trailing the 20.1% regional mark).
Specific cultural communities demonstrate pronounced local representation, including Serbian ancestry at 3.2% (against 0.4% regionally), Sri Lankan at 2.7% (compared to 0.8%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dandenong North is 38. 27.3% 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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Dandenong North exhibits a mature demographic structure, with retiree and senior age brackets (65+) comprising 19.8% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while residents aged 25 - 44 account for 28.6% versus 32.1% regionally. The estimated median age of 38 as at August 2026 matches the 2021 Census figure and is 1 year older than the metropolitan median of 37 at that Census. The 65+ cohort has expanded from 18.5% at the Census to an estimated 19.8%, and is projected to experience the highest growth by 2041, increasing by 1,350 (29%) to reach 5,992 individuals, alongside contractions in young to middle-aged adults, children, and young adults.
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 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 — 77 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (SAL20708). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.