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Deanside has an estimated 6,029 residents, up from 654 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,375 people, or 821.9%. 2,074 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 591 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Deanside has an estimated residency of 6,029 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 5,375 people (821.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 654 people. The calculation is derived from the local population of 6,028, estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP details from the ABS (June 2025) combined with 2,074 verified new addresses added since the Census.
This population size results in a density of 590 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and potential capacity for future housing projects. The 821.9% expansion rate for the suburb of Deanside since the 2021 census outpaced the state level (9.3%) as well as the nationwide average, positioning it as a frontrunner for growth locally. Demographic gains in the area were chiefly driven by arrivals from other states, which accounted for roughly 86.0% of the total population increases in recent times, though all indicators such as natural expansion and overseas arrivals remained positive. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 territory, published in 2024 with 2022 as the anchor year. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the Victorian State Government's regional and LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using a weighted aggregation of population changes from the LGA to the SA2 level. Demographic growth projections by age bracket from these aggregations are also utilized across all sectors from 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, extraordinary expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, is forecast for the timeframe, with the suburb of Deanside expected to add 7,454 residents by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 121.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,532 new dwellings have been approved in Deanside over the past five years, an average of 506 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 84 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 426 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 421, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Deanside averages roughly 506 residential permits annually, with a total of 2,532 homes authorized over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 386 during the current FY-26 period. An average increase of 2.1 new residents per year was recorded for every completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports local property values, with new builds averaging a construction cost of $370,000. Additionally, commercial projects worth $19.1 million have been approved during this financial year, showing ongoing commercial investment.
Compared to Greater Melbourne on a per capita basis, Deanside displays 1671.0% higher development volume, giving purchasers a wider selection, even though building pace has slowed down in recent times. This volume is far higher than the nationwide average, demonstrating strong developer focus on the area. Recent building starts consist of 90.0% standalone houses and 10.0% multi-dwelling units or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density profile of the neighborhood with an emphasis on family residences suitable for buyers wanting space. There are roughly 9 people for every home approval, suggesting a growing market. Moving forward, Deanside is projected to add 7,321 occupants through to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Given current construction trends, the pipeline of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth to outstrip current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Deanside
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 78 current infrastructure and development projects close to Deanside, worth an estimated $45.2 billion. 32 are already under construction and 22 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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Local infrastructure updates, major works, and municipal planning strategies have a significant influence on neighborhood performance. In total, 23 initiatives have been identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on the area. Key infrastructure projects include the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Thornhill Park, the Kororoit Part 2 Precinct Structure Plan, and the Woodlea Active Open Space Precinct, with details on the most relevant works provided below.
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Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is a two-storey all-electric aquatic and leisure facility in Fraser Rise, featuring a 50m 8-lane competition pool, indoor splash play areas, water slides, spas, sauna, Australia's first sensory aquatic space, health and fitness areas, allied health spaces, an outdoor interactive water play area with beach-style access, change facilities, cafe, meeting/function spaces, and a rooftop deck. Designed for 5-star Green Star accreditation with a focus on wellbeing, accessibility, and inclusion.Construction commenced in November 2025, with opening anticipated in 2028.
Taylors Road and Plumpton Road Traffic Lights
As part of the broader Taylors Road Corridor Upgrade Plan, this project involves upgrading the existing T-intersection at Taylors Road and Plumpton Road, Fraser Rise, to a four-way signalised intersection. Works include road expansion and realignment to improve traffic flow, installation of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, public lighting upgrades, new landscaping, drainage improvements, and underground relocation of essential services. The upgrade is intended to improve safety at a high-volume, accident-prone intersection and accommodate future growth in Fraser Rise, Aintree, Bonnie Brook and the wider Taylors Road catchment, which is expected to gain around 70,000 new residents by 2046.Construction commenced in late 2024 and is expected to be substantially complete by late 2025, with signal energisation targeted for early 2026 pending sign-off from relevant authorities.
Samara
Samara is a master-planned community in Fraser Rise developed by XWISE GROUP through its LANDXWISE land division, comprising 172 residential lots plus a super lot across the Sapphire (Stage 1) and Olive (Stage 2) releases. Construction has commenced, with Stages 1 and 2 largely sold out and Stage 3 due for release in April 2027. The estate sits close to established schools, shopping, and transport, with Watergardens Shopping Centre about 3.8km away and Caroline Springs Station around a 10-minute drive.
Taylors Rise Estate
Masterplanned residential land estate in Deanside delivering serviced lots, a local park, and connections to the adjoining waterway reserve. Stage 4 construction has commenced, while Stages 1 and 2, as well as a new signalised intersection on Taylors Road, are now complete.
Masall Estate
Masall is a 600-lot masterplanned community by Varcon Group in Fraser Rise, in Melbourne's western growth corridor. The estate offers land for sale, house and land packages, and townhouses. Stages 1 to 3 are titled and settled, with Stage 4 land anticipated to title in early 2026. The Victorian Government is acquiring land within the estate for a new educational precinct, including a primary school scheduled to open in 2026. Masall is marketed by Colliers and is positioned close to the Calder and Western freeways for access to Melbourne's CBD and airport.
Society 1056
Society 1056 is an all-electric masterplanned community by YourLand Developments and NTT UD Australia spanning 93 hectares in Fraser Rise, Melbourne's western growth corridor. The project delivers approximately 1,300 new homes across residential lots, house and land packages, and townhomes, alongside 9 hectares of open green space, waterways, walking and cycling trails, sporting ovals and a tennis club. Stages 1 and 2 sustainable roads are complete and construction is progressing through stages 5 and 6.A future lifestyle clubhouse with pool, sauna, gym and sports courts has planning permit approval and is anticipated to open in early 2028, alongside a childcare centre, retail village, proposed government primary school and a central waterway. All homes feature solar rebates, free EV chargers and front garden landscaping as part of the development's sustainability focus.
Plumpton Active Open Space Master Plan
Melton City Council's final master plan for a 10-hectare active open space reserve in Fraser Rise. The planned reserve includes two soccer pitches including one synthetic pitch, one cricket oval, two-lane cricket practice facility, eight staged floodlit tennis courts, a tennis clubroom, community sports pavilion, district-level playspace with barbecue and picnic shelter, shared paths, landscaping, open space areas and around 140 car spaces. Community consultation ran in May 2025, feedback was reviewed in May to June 2025, and the final master plan was listed for presentation in August 2025.
Parkland
A townhouse development offering 25 two-storey, 2-bedroom residences with modern designs and functional spaces in Fraser Rise.
3,446 residents of Deanside are employed, from a labour force of 3,590. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 78.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,179, about 119% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Deanside possesses a highly educated labor pool, with strong representation in critical service sectors, a jobless rate of 4.0%, and a 24.4% expansion in estimated employment over the previous year, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 3,446 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting at 0.8% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and workforce participation reaching a high 78.8% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. Census figures indicate that a high 26.8% of workers performed their duties from home, although this may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. The neighborhood exhibits a clear concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment proportion is 2.5 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented at 7.1% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. A ratio of 1.0 workers for every local resident, recorded at the Census, indicates strong local job availability. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider zones, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 24.4% and the labor force expand by 25.6%, which led to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, labor force expand by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate tick up by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in Deanside. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to project future trends. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests Deanside's employment should grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Deanside is $2,210 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $982 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,972 a year against an average of $64,501. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that income levels in Deanside fall below the national average, with a median of $56,972 and an average of $64,501. This is lower than the Greater Melbourne figures, which show a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates stand at roughly $62,453 (median) and $70,706 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are positioned high nationally, falling between the 77th and 78th percentiles.
The largest segment is the 49.3% of households (representing 2,972 residents) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the broader region where 32.8% fall into this range. Mortgage and rent payments take up 18.8% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 74th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Deanside had 202 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $401 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,211 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. 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 structures in Deanside, recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 100.0% detached houses and natural language zero other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Deanside trailed the metropolitan average, sitting at 13.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (62.4%) or occupied by tenants (24.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was $2,211, which is notably higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $401 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Nationally, Deanside's mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Deanside counted 202 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,862 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.2%, consisting of 46.4% couples raising children, 19.6% couples without children, and 14.4% single parents. Other households account for the remaining 15.8%, with single-person households at 15.3% and shared households making up 2.4% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.1 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.9% of adults in Deanside hold a university qualification, including 25.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 14.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Education statistics in Deanside are high compared to broader averages, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 24.3% in the SA3 region and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational training is also common, with 26.3% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (14.8%). School enrollment is high, with 34.4% of local residents participating in academic courses.
This group includes 15.6% in primary school, 8.7% in high school, and 5.2% in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Deanside means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity includes 3 active transit stops operating within Deanside, which are served by buses. These locations are connected to 3 different routes, facilitating a total of 670 weekly passenger boardings. Local transport access is categorized as limited, with homes generally situated 1017 meters away from the closest station or stop. As a commuter suburb, most residents travel elsewhere for work, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 87%, and trains accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A high 26.8% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by pandemic conditions). Service frequency averages 95 runs per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 223 weekly services for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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80.8% of residents in Deanside report no long-term health condition. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Deanside shows positive health profiles, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with low rates of common health issues across younger and older age brackets, and private health coverage just ahead of the average SA2 region at roughly 52% of the population (~3,156 people). This compares to 56.7% for Greater Melbourne. The most common chronic diagnoses recorded locally were asthma and mental health conditions, affecting 7.8 and 5.6% of the population, respectively, while 80.8% of residents reported having no medical issues compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents display good health with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 5.8% of the population (349 people), which is lower than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Senior citizens enjoy good health profiles, with national rankings generally matching the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.4% of Deanside residents were born overseas and 59.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (12.1%) and Australian (10.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Deanside ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 49.4% of residents born outside Australia and 59.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 54.1% of the local population. However, the most notable difference is in the Other category, which represents 8.1% of residents, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Regarding family heritage (parents' birthplaces), the primary ancestries in Deanside are Other at 29.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Indian at 12.1% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 4.2%, and Australian at 10.6% of the population, which is lower than the regional average of 18.4%.
Significant differences are also present in other ethnic backgrounds: Filipino makes up 8.1% of Deanside (compared to 1.3% regionally), Maltese is at 5.6% (compared to 1.1%), and Croatian is at 3.4% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Deanside is 30, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 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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With a median age of 30 years, Deanside has a younger profile than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and is lower than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Deanside has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (25.3%) and a lower share of people aged 65 - 74 (4.0%). The proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 19.6% to 25.3% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group has grown from 5.2% to 9.2%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket has dropped from 21.6% to 14.5%, and the 0 to 4 age group has decreased from 8.4% to 3.5%. Demographic projections indicate Deanside's age structure will change by 2041, with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to grow by 1,733 people (114%), rising from 1,525 to 3,259.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Deanside
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 — 2,074 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (654 at the 2021 Census → 6,029 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 (SAL20724). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.