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Doncaster has an estimated 28,802 residents, up from 25,020 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,782 people, or 15.1%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 486 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 3,280 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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In the suburb of Doncaster, the population stands at approximately 28,802 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch assessments combining broader ABS updates with post-Census address validations. This represents an expansion of 3,782 people (15.1%) over the 2021 Census tally of 25,020 people. That figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 28,751 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, alongside 486 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With a population density of 3,280 persons per square kilometer, the suburb places in the upper quartile nationally across AreaSearch benchmarks.
The suburb of Doncaster outpaced both the SA3 area (7.9%) and the broader SA4 region with its 15.1% increase since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner. Net overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 92.0% of recent population additions. Demographic projections compiled by AreaSearch utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets with 2022 serving as the baseline for SA2 areas, supplemented by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections using weighted growth aggregations from LGA down to SA2 boundaries where necessary. Age-specific rates from these aggregations are projected forward across all sectors between 2032 and 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trajectories, the suburb of Doncaster is poised for upper-quartile national expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an addition of 9,590 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 33.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
885 new dwellings have been approved in Doncaster over the past five years, an average of 177 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 180 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 171, 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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ABS building approval statistics analyzed by AreaSearch at the statistical area level indicate that Doncaster averages around 177 residential approvals each year, totaling roughly 885 approved dwellings across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, including 171 during FY-25 to date. An influx averaging 3.7 people per year for every home constructed across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25 underscores a pronounced shortfall in supply relative to demand, fostering competitive conditions and upward pricing pressure. Concurrently, an average expected construction cost of $801,000 per dwelling indicates that builders are focusing on the higher-end market.
Commercial activity is also prominent, with $110.0 million in non-residential development approvals logged during this financial year. Per capita construction activity in Doncaster has tracked 17.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period compared to Greater Melbourne, sustaining buyer choice and reinforcing established asset pricing despite a moderate easing in recent building volume. Residential additions are divided between 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This focus on higher-density stock offers attainable options for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors, while marking a significant departure from the current baseline of 53.0% houses. Such shifts highlight diminishing supplies of greenfield sites alongside evolving urban requirements for diverse, accessible housing. With roughly 189 people per approval, Doncaster demonstrates the hallmarks of an active development corridor. Looking forward, the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate Doncaster will accommodate an additional 9,539 residents by 2041. Should building rates stay at current levels, residential construction could trail population requirements, heightening buyer competition and reinforcing long-term price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Doncaster
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 27 current infrastructure and development projects inside Doncaster, worth an estimated $10.9 billion. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $122.1 billion. 26 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and public works exert a decisive influence on regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 43 active or planned projects with potential local impact. Prominent works include the Eastern Freeway Upgrades, the North East Link - Doncaster Interchange Upgrades, the Westfield Doncaster Expansion, and the 686 Doncaster Apartments development, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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North East Link - Doncaster Interchange Upgrades
Major reconstruction of the Doncaster Interchange as part of the North East Link and Eastern Freeway Upgrades. The existing Doncaster Road bridge was demolished in early January 2026 and is being rebuilt taller and wider to carry 10 lanes of traffic and accommodate Melbourne's first dedicated Eastern Busway beneath. A new multi-level car park (435 spaces), three longer bus platforms, a passenger services building, and improved pedestrian and cycling links form the upgraded Doncaster Park and Ride.The city-side of the new bridge is now open to traffic, with the Doncaster interchange targeted for completion in late 2026. The park and ride building is targeted for 2027, with the Eastern Busway opening in 2028 alongside the broader North East Link.
Eastern Freeway Upgrades
Eastern Freeway Upgrades is a major Victorian Government road project delivered as part of the North East Link Program, in three packages between Hoddle Street and Springvale Road, Melbourne. The works add express lanes, a dedicated express busway, new noise walls and upgraded shared paths along the corridor. As at October 2026 the project is under construction. In April 2026 the Minister for Planning approved the Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the Tram Road to Springvale Road section, and the Hoddle Street to Burke Road plan was being finalised.Completion is expected in 2028.
Doncaster Park and Ride Upgrade
Major upgrade of Doncaster Park and Ride as part of the Eastern Busway and North East Link Program. Works include a new multi-level car park with 435 spaces, three new bus platforms, passenger services building, improved walking and cycling links, bicycle parking, Drop and Go facilities and direct connection to the Eastern Busway. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion expected in 2028.
Suburban Rail Loop - Doncaster Station
Doncaster Station is a key underground component of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) North, providing the first-ever rail connection to the Manningham LGA. Located at Doncaster Hill, the project involves a deep-level station designed to link the eastern suburbs to Melbourne Airport via Box Hill and Heidelberg. The precinct planning focuses on high-density urban renewal, with the area expected to accommodate over 9,000 residents by 2046.
Doncaster Hill Major Activity Centre
58-hectare sustainable high-density mixed-use urban village development in Doncaster. Designed to accommodate significant residential growth alongside employment for 8,000 people, incorporating sustainable design principles, high-density residential developments, and enhanced public transport connections.
666 Doncaster Road Apartments
Approved 13-storey mixed-use tower with 161 dwellings, restaurant and retail at ground, and basement parking. Design by Plus Architecture for Brabian Investments. Council issued a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit in 2017; no clear evidence of construction commencement as of Aug 2025.
9-11 Clay Drive Apartments
A 5-storey residential development offering 36 modern apartments including 7 one-bedroom, 12 two-bedroom, 16 three-bedroom, and 1 four-bedroom options. Designed by Cornetta Partners Architects with landscaping by John Patrick Landscape Architects, the development features contemporary aesthetics with functional design across 2 buildings on a 1890mý site.
Templestowe Route Upgrade
The Templestowe Route Upgrade is a major infrastructure project to create a more vibrant and liveable community. It includes upgrades to 1.8km of roads such as Parker Street, Anderson Street, and others, with improvements like road resurfacing, footpath construction, drainage, kerb and channel, speed limit reductions, new pedestrian crossings, bus stop upgrades, and carpark formalization for safer and better-connected public spaces.
14,500 residents of Doncaster are employed, from a labour force of 15,363. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 61.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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. 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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Doncaster maintains an exceptionally credentialed talent pool with extensive professional services representation, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and an estimated 1.8% rise in employment over the preceding year based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 14,500, while the local jobless rate sat 0.9% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, accompanied by a lower participation rate of 61.8% against 70.1% across the metropolitan area. Census findings also revealed that 35.0% of local workers operated from home, though pandemic-related conditions during that period must be factored in.
Resident employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Conversely, manufacturing comprises a smaller footprint of 4.9% compared to 7.2% across the wider region. As a predominantly residential community, Doncaster offers relatively few local jobs, as reflected in the disparity between the Census working population and resident workforce totals. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM records indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.8% while the labour pool grew by 2.6%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment and a 2.3% rise in the labour force, with unemployment ticking up 0.2 percentage points. Industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further visibility into future occupational trends. While overall national employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sector rates fluctuate considerably. Aligning these sectoral projections with the local employment distribution suggests Doncaster could record job growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Doncaster is $1,592 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $719 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,922 a year against an average of $64,883. The average runs 44% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Aggregated ATO figures for financial year 2023 show Doncaster recording a median taxpayer income of $44,922 alongside an average of $64,883, tracking below the national benchmark and trailing Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 produces updated estimates of approximately $49,243 for median income and $71,125 for average income as of March 2026. 2021 Census records show household, family, and individual incomes sitting in moderate brackets between the 32nd and 41st percentiles. Income distribution shows the single largest cohort at 29.7% (8,554 residents) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the 32.8% recorded across the wider region.
Housing affordability challenges remain notable, with 82.0% of income remaining uncommitted (39th percentile), while the SEIFA index places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Doncaster had 9,937 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 27% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 28.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.4%. 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 latest Census, Doncaster's residential composition was 53.1% separate houses and 46.9% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other residential formats, contrasting with 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Outright home ownership reached 39.4%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 28.5% and rental properties represented 32.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $2,167 against $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent was $450 compared to $390 regionally. Against national benchmarks, Doncaster remains markedly higher than the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doncaster counted 9,937 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,439 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 70.6% of local residences, comprising couples with children at 29.4%, couples without children at 28.5%, and single-parent households at 11.1%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 29.4%, consisting of single-person households at 26.1% and share houses at 3.3%. The median household size of 2.4 persons sits slightly below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.0% of adults in Doncaster hold a university qualification, including 28.6% with a bachelor degree and 13.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 10.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,609 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,114 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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Doncaster demonstrates high levels of educational attainment, with 45.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing the 30.4% national and 33.4% VIC benchmarks. Bachelor degree holders form the largest cohort at 28.6%, with postgraduate qualifications at 13.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 21.9% of the population aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (10.6%). Participation in study is robust, with 27.7% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course. This proportion includes 7.8% attending higher education institutions, 7.1% in primary school, and 6.5% enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Doncaster reaches 109 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 14,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Doncaster's transit network features 109 operational bus stops distributed throughout the suburb, serviced by 33 routes delivering a combined 14,399 weekly passenger trips. Transport connectivity is strong, with residents living an average of 191 meters from their closest transit facility. Given the residential orientation of the area, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles accounting for 82% of commutes and buses serving 9%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below wider regional norms, while 35.0% of workers indicated working from home in the 2021 Census amidst pandemic conditions. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 2,057 trips per day, translating to roughly 132 weekly trips per stop.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.8% of residents in Doncaster report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition rates and mortality statistics indicate very favorable health outcomes across Doncaster, characterized by low occurrences of standard ailments across every demographic cohort. Private health insurance membership stands at approximately 52% (~15,121 people), slightly above the typical SA2 average, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Arthritis and asthma represent the most commonly reported health conditions locally, recorded by 6.8% and 5.2% of residents respectively, while 74.8% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% regionally. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 22.0% of the population (6,336 people), noticeably higher than the 15.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne, with older cohorts exhibiting excellent health outcomes that align with general national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.5% of Doncaster residents were born overseas and 60.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (31.4%) and English (12.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Doncaster displays high cultural diversity, with 60.3% of the community using a language other than English at home and 56.5% born overseas. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, accounting for 43.2% of residents. Buddhism shows strong representation at 6.9%, compared with 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental birthplaces, the most prominent ancestries in Doncaster are Chinese at 31.4% (well above the 6.5% regional proportion), Other at 13.2%, and English at 12.4% (under the 20.1% regional level). Additional community backgrounds include Greek at 7.2% against 2.7% regionally, Italian at 5.8% compared to 5.2%, and Korean at 1.4% versus 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doncaster is 40. 26.9% 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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Doncaster's population structure tilts toward mature age brackets. By August 2026 estimates, residents aged 65+ comprise 22.0% of the population compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 25.3% versus 30.5% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 3 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that census. The 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 29.4% to an estimated 30.9% since the Census. By 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the majority of demographic growth, increasing by 3,518 residents (56%) to reach 9,854.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doncaster
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 |
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| 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2026 this month all 27 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 Oct 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 — 486 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (25,020 at the 2021 Census → 28,802 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 (SAL20771). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.