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Delacombe has an estimated 5,007 residents, down from 5,408 at the 2021 Census — a change of 401 people, or 7.4%. The population has thinned by an average 1.2% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. 171 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 941 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 Delacombe has an estimated population of approximately 5,007, derived from AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside post-Census validated address counts. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 5,408 people, this represents a reduction of 401 people (7.4%). This shift draws upon an estimated resident total of 4,948 determined through the ABS ERP release from June 2025 combined with 171 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb of Delacombe records a population density of 941 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader AreaSearch benchmark averages.
While overseas migration and natural increase both generated positive contributions, population expansion was predominantly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 85.0% of recent gains. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch modelling, supplemented where required by the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted to SA2 boundaries via weighted growth aggregation. These aggregations also provide age-cohort expansion rates spanning the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Delacombe is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan regions across the country. Between the baseline period and 2041, aggregated SA2 figures anticipate the area expanding by 2,739 persons, representing an overall rise of 52.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
535 new dwellings have been approved in Delacombe over the past five years, an average of 107 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 107 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, 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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Drawing from ABS residential approval records aggregated by statistical geography, the suburb has maintained an annual average of roughly 107 residential building approvals, representing an aggregate of approximately 535 homes over the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 40 approvals have been documented. Because the local population has contracted in recent years, the delivery of new housing has comfortably met local demand to maintain balanced market conditions and ample buyer selection. Newly built properties reflect an average construction cost of $375,000, aligning with wider regional building benchmarks. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $20.6 million within the current financial year, underscoring ongoing non-residential development.
Per-capita construction volumes in Delacombe outpace the Rest of Vic. by 93.0%, offering substantial variety for prospective purchasers despite a recent moderation in building speed. This elevated rate well exceeds the national benchmark, reflecting pronounced developer confidence in local prospects. Detached houses constitute 92.0% of new residential development while attached dwellings make up 8.0%, reinforcing the low-density urban character and catering to purchasers seeking spacious living. With roughly 185 people per approval, the locality maintains a distinct low-density profile. Projecting forward from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline, the community is anticipated to add 2,633 residents through to 2041. Current levels of residential construction appear well calibrated to meet these impending demographic requirements, supporting orderly market conditions devoid of sharp cost escalations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Delacombe
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Delacombe, worth an estimated $125 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.8 billion. 15 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning frameworks, major capital works, and local infrastructure developments exert a critical influence over an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has highlighted 7 specific projects that are expected to shape the local environment. Notable undertakings include Delacombe Village (Stage 3 - Delacombe Town Centre), Delacombe Village, Delacombe Big Housing Build - Leawarra Neighbourhood, and Winterfield Estate, with key details provided below for the most significant schemes.
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Delacombe Big Housing Build
The Delacombe Big Housing Build is an $80 million project delivering 181 modern, energy-efficient homes (117 social and 64 affordable) in the Leawarra neighbourhood of Delacombe, Ballarat. Replacing 66 ageing homes, the development includes one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom dwellings with 7-star NatHERS ratings and Silver Livable Housing Australia certification. At least 5 percent of social homes will be fully accessible for residents with disabilities. The project features upgraded streets, new open spaces, and improved pedestrian connectivity.Planning approval was granted in late 2025, and construction works are progressing, with staged completion expected between 2026 and 2028.
Delacombe Village
Delacombe Village represents the third stage of the Delacombe Town Centre (DTC) precinct, adding over 7,000 sqm of retail space to the western Ballarat growth corridor. The development is anchored by major supermarkets Coles and ALDI, supported by 15 specialty tenancies focused on food and beverage, health, and fashion. Key features include a 98-place childcare centre, expansive grassy areas, outdoor seating, and external cafes. The project serves as a critical retail hub for the rapidly expanding residential catchments of Delacombe, Alfredton, and Smythes Creek.
Delacombe Village (Stage 3 - Delacombe Town Centre)
Delacombe Village is the third stage expansion of the Delacombe Town Centre precinct. This retail hub delivers over 7,000sqm of new retail space, anchored by full-line Coles and ALDI supermarkets. The development includes approximately 15 specialty retail tenancies and a 98-place childcare centre. Strategically located in the Ballarat West growth corridor, it serves a rapidly expanding catchment projected to exceed 150,000 residents within the next decade.
Winterfield Estate
Winterfield is a 123-hectare masterplanned community by Goldfields Group in Winter Valley, comprising over 1,100 lots. The estate features a 1.7-hectare neighbourhood park, re-invigorated wetlands, a 9-hectare sporting reserve, and future government primary and secondary schools. With over 700 families already residing, construction continues with Stage 3A currently selling and titles expected in Q2 2027. The project also encompasses a proposed mixed-use precinct and is situated opposite the Delacombe Town Centre.
Ascot Springs Estate
A boutique residential development comprising approximately 56 premium lots across three stages, featuring tree-lined streetscapes and community amenities in a nature-inspired setting, located just a short drive from Ballarat city centre.
Delacombe Town Centre Expansion
The expansion of Delacombe Town Centre includes a new large format retail precinct (Stage 2) with 10,593sqm adding Woolworths, Planet Fitness, Hungry Jacks, The Reject Shop and additional retailers, and a further stage (Stage 3) with additional supermarkets including Coles and Aldi, and more than a dozen specialty stores. Construction on Stage 3 began in April 2025. The expansion caters to the growing population in the Ballarat West Growth Area. The original centre features Kmart, cinema complex and 35 specialty stores.
Winter Valley Sports Precinct
Development of a masterplanned active open space and community recreation facility in Winter Valley[cite: 1]. The scope includes a multi-sport community pavilion, two Australian Rules football and cricket ovals, two netball courts, floodlighting, playspace amenities, and designated land reserved for a future indoor sports stadium[cite: 1]. The facility is designed to service the expanding residential population across the Ballarat West Growth Zone[cite: 1].
Winter Valley Catholic Primary School
New Catholic primary school to be built on a 3.5 hectare site at 464 Greenhalghs Road in the Winterfield North estate, Winter Valley - the suburb's first school. The Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) has committed 6 million AUD in state funding for stage one works, initially catering for Prep to Grade 2, with later stages expanding capacity to around 400 students. A companion early learning centre on the same site is separately progressing through a Victorian Building Blocks Planning Grant.Expected to open in 2028, the school will serve the growing Catholic community in Ballarat's western growth corridor alongside a neighbouring 10 hectare government school and community precinct.
1,499 residents of Delacombe are employed, from a labour force of 1,623. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 40.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Delacombe maintains a balanced employment base split between blue-collar and white-collar roles, with a solid footprint in key service sectors and an unemployment rate standing at 7.6% according to aggregated statistical district figures. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,499. The jobless rate sits 4.0% higher than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., pointing to scope for improvement, while the labour force participation rate of 40.6% trails the 61.1% seen across Regional Vic.. Census data indicated that a modest 11.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions provide important context for that metric.
The principal industry sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade represents an especially pronounced concentration, generating employment at 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor share, engaging only 1.5% of the local workforce compared with 7.5% across Regional Vic.. Because Delacombe is primarily a residential suburb, on-site employment opportunities remain limited, as reflected in Census comparisons between local resident workers and locally based jobs. According to SALM and ABS statistical aggregates compiled by AreaSearch, the 12 months to March 2026 saw the local labour pool shrink by 20.4% alongside a 22.2% drop in total employment, driving a 2.2 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. In contrast, Regional Vic. recorded an employment decrease of 0.1%, a 0.3% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage points fall in unemployment. Looking to the future, national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide indicative guidance on future labour requirements across Delacombe. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge across different industries. Mapping these sector-specific forecasts onto Delacombe's existing workforce profile suggests potential local job growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Delacombe is $1,339 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $652 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,239 a year against an average of $48,690. 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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According to financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics analyzed by AreaSearch, personal earnings in the suburb of Delacombe sit below countrywide benchmarks, with a median of $42,239 and an average of $48,690, contrasting with Regional Vic. figures of $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average). Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, modeled figures stand at roughly $46,302 for median earnings and $53,374 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings between the 19th and 23rd percentiles across Australia.
In terms of distribution, the largest share of residents sits within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 32.6% (1,632 people), comparable to the 30.3% observed regionally. Affordability pressures remain pronounced, as households retain just 84.8% of income after housing expenses, placing the area in the 24th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Delacombe had 2,044 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,365 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, separate houses made up 90.8% of Delacombe's housing stock while semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings accounted for 9.1%, closely matching Regional Vic. proportions of 90.1% separate houses and 9.9% other dwelling types. Full home ownership stood at 34.8%, trailing the regional benchmark, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (37.3%) or rented (27.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,365, below the Regional Vic. level of $1,430, whereas median weekly rent was $310 compared with $285 regionally. On a nationwide scale, Delacombe's mortgage repayments sit well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track substantially under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Delacombe counted 2,044 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 70.7%, comprising couples with children at 25.1%, couples without children at 27.3%, and single-parent households at 16.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.3%, split between single-person dwellings at 26.3% and group accommodations at 3.4%. Household occupancy averages 2.4 people, matching the figure across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.8% of adults in Delacombe hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 915 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 994 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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Higher education qualifications in the area remain relatively subdued, with 14.8% of residents holding a university degree compared with the broader VIC figure of 33.4%, highlighting a distinct opening for targeted learning pathways. Bachelor degree holders account for 10.7%, graduate diplomas comprise 2.3%, and postgraduate degrees make up 1.8%. Vocational education represents a major strength, with 39.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 8.3% with advanced diplomas and 31.0% with certificates. A substantial 28.1% of the local population is actively engaged in formal studies. Broken down by educational tier, 9.8% attend primary school, 8.0% are in secondary school, and 3.9% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Delacombe reaches 30 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 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 Delacombe comprises 30 active transport stops operated across 2 individual routes, which together deliver 2,289 weekly passenger trips. Network accessibility is favorable, with the typical resident situated 244 meters from the closest boarding point. Because the suburb is predominantly residential, outward travel is the norm, and private vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Average motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 per dwelling. Meanwhile, a modest 11.6% of residents performed their work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services maintain an overall frequency of 327 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 76 weekly trips at each individual stop.
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57.6% of residents in Delacombe report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 11.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease data by AreaSearch indicates notable health challenges within Delacombe, with elevated condition rates evident among both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 46% of the population (~2,312 people), compared with 50.5% in Regional Vic. and an Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, affecting 11.3 and 10.5% of the population respectively, whereas 57.6% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared with 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Working-age residents face elevated rates of chronic illness, while residents aged 65 and over number 1,156 people, or 23.1% of the population. Senior health outcomes present specific hurdles, with national rankings aligning generally with the broader populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Delacombe is largely Australian-born, at 89.8% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.5%) and Australian (31.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Delacombe registers modest levels of cultural diversity, with Australian citizens comprising 89.8% of residents, 89.8% born in Australia, and 94.8% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, representing 44.3% of the populace. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a notable local concentration at 0.1% of residents, aligning with the 0.1% recorded across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birth countries, the three largest cohorts in Delacombe are English (32.5%), Australian (31.3%), and Irish (9.0%). Certain other heritages also show distinct local patterns, with Dutch ancestry accounting for 1.9% of Delacombe (compared to 1.7% regionally), Scottish ancestry representing 8.6% (against 8.8% regionally), and Welsh ancestry standing at 0.6% (versus 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Delacombe is 39. 25.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Delacombe leans younger than that of Regional Vic. overall. Updated estimates for August 2026 indicate that young to middle aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 28.1% of residents, compared to 23.1% across Regional Vic., while middle aged and young retiree cohorts aged 45 - 64 make up 18.8% locally versus 24.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census mark and sitting 4 years below the Regional Vic. median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the share of middle aged and young retiree cohorts has reduced from 22.1% to an estimated 18.8%.
By 2041, the 25 - 44 age bracket is projected to capture the bulk of demographic expansion, growing by 979 residents (70%) to reach 2,386.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Delacombe
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 3 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 Jun 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 — 171 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,408 at the 2021 Census → 5,007 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 (SAL20730). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.