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Donvale has an estimated 12,870 residents, up from 12,644 at the 2021 Census — a change of 226 people, or 1.8%. That puts 1,101 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Donvale has an estimated residency of 12,870 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 226 individuals (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 12,644 people. The calculation is derived from the resident population of 12,868, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 83 verified new addresses registered after the Census date. This population size represents a density of 1,100 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical statistics observed in other locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
In recent times, international migration stood as virtually the sole contributor to population increases in this locality. AreaSearch implements the projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, using 2022 as the base year from the 2024 release. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional and LGA data are utilized, using a weighted aggregation method to translate LGA population growth to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth distributions from these aggregations are applied to the years 2032 through 2041. Future expectations point to a population rise slightly below the national median, with projections at the SA2 level suggesting a growth of 799 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 6.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
200 new dwellings have been approved in Donvale over the past five years, an average of 40 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Based on AreaSearch reviews of building approvals from the ABS grouped by statistical area, the suburb of Donvale has seen about 40 residential building permits issued annually, totaling an estimated 200 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 9 approvals registered in FY-26 so far. Considering the local population has decreased during the recent timeframe, building progress has been relatively sufficient, which benefits buyers, and the expected construction cost of new homes averages $900,000, indicating that development companies are targeting the luxury sector. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $15.4 million this financial year, showing a moderate level of commercial construction activity.
Recent residential construction approvals consist of 49.0% standalone houses and 51.0% medium to high density dwellings like townhouses and units. This concentration of smaller dwellings provides less costly pathways to buy and draws retirees, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the current residential landscape (which currently stands at 87.0% houses), indicating a reduction in vacant land suitable for building and reflecting changing homebuyer lifestyles and budgets. The area shows a mature housing market, with a ratio of approximately 494 people for every home permit. Looking forward, the suburb of Donvale is projected to add 797 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current rate of home building is projected to satisfy these requirements, maintaining favorable options for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that surpasses current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Donvale
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 Donvale, worth an estimated $112 million. A further 125 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.4 billion. 20 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Changes to local infrastructure, large projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on area performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects expected to impact the region, with notable initiatives including Parque Townhomes, Donvale Indoor Sports Centre Masterplan, 1-15 Andersons Creek Road Mixed Use Development, and Mullum Creek Eco Development.
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Parque Townhomes
A collection of 35 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes at 25-35 Park Road, Donvale. The project has an approved permit and is selling off the plan, with refined interiors, open plan living, and landscaping close to Mullum Mullum Reserve and key transport links.
Donvale Indoor Sports Centre (DISC) Masterplan
Manningham City Council masterplan to redevelop the Donvale Indoor Sports Centre (DISC), a two-court stadium, gymnastics hall, and multi-purpose facility on an 11-hectare reserve on Springvale Road. The plan sets out compliant indoor court run-offs for netball and basketball that can also host badminton, table tennis and other activities, enhanced gymnastics floor space and program rooms, a redeveloped reception, foyer and kiosk, a multi-purpose fitness/program room, outdoor recreation and fitness training space, improved landscaping and lighting, and formalised car parking with accessible building entry.Community consultation on the draft masterplan concluded in late 2022 and a final master plan report has since been published, but no confirmed construction funding or start date has been identified.
26-32 McDowall Street Social Housing
Construction of a four-storey social housing development delivering 62 homes comprising 11 one-bedroom, 46 two-bedroom and 5 three-bedroom dwellings. The project is being delivered by Community Housing Victoria Limited in partnership with Homes Victoria under the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build. Works commenced in mid-2025 and include basement parking, bicycle parking, communal open space, landscaping and sustainable design features.
Mullum Creek Eco Development
A 20-hectare sustainable house-and-land estate in Donvale with 56 large lots, strict design guidelines and ESD requirements. Nearly half the site is reserved as open space and restored creek corridor, with wetlands, paths and public landscapes delivered to protect the Mullum Mullum Creek environment.
Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Tram Road to Springvale Road
The third and easternmost package of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades, covering about 4.5 kilometres of the Eastern Freeway (M3) between Tram Road in Doncaster and Springvale Road in Nunawading. Delivered by VIDA Roads (formerly Major Road Projects Victoria) as part of the North East Link Program, the works add new express, local and through lanes with reconfigured entry and exit ramps between Tram Road and Middleborough Road to remove the merging and weaving that causes congestion today, three new freeway lanes from Middleborough Road to Springvale Road, and upgraded entry ramps at Springvale, Surrey and Wetherby roads.A new Intelligent Transport System and managed motorway technology will be installed across the section. Community outcomes include 1.6 kilometres of improved walking and cycling connections along the Koonung Creek Trail, new bridges to Eram Park at Eram Road and Koonung Creek, upgrades to the Cabena Street and Koonung Road bridges, upgraded underpasses at Station Street and Wetherby, Blackburn and Springvale roads, and reinstated open space at Eram Park and Junction Road Reserve. Quieter road surfaces and new and retained noise walls will meet Victoria's toughest traffic noise standard of 63 decibels by day and 58 decibels at night. The Urban Design and Landscape Plan was exhibited in September 2025, attracting 125 submissions, and was approved on 30 April 2026 with additional Koonung Creek Trail surface upgrades, improved bridge rails and screens, a larger grassed area at Eram Park, extra screen planting at Junction Road and Frank Sedgman reserves, creek-inspired colours for acrylic noise wall panels, and new drinking fountains and bicycle repair stations. Site establishment, traffic barrier installation, service relocations and gantry removals were completed through 2025 and early 2026, and major construction is now underway. The section is scheduled to open in 2028 alongside the North East Link tunnels and the M80 Ring Road Completion. The Synergy consortium of CPB Contractors, BMD Constructions and Arup is the delivery contractor.
Devon Plaza Redevelopment
Mixed-use redevelopment project within the Devon Plaza retail precinct. Following the 16.35 million AUD acquisition of the Woolworths site by Woolworths Group, the project envisions a new full-line supermarket integrated with shop-top apartments. This aligns with the Doncaster East Village Structure Plan to enhance the activity centre, improve connectivity, and create vibrant community spaces with medium-density housing.
1026-1030 Doncaster Road Luxury Apartments
A landmark development featuring 107 luxury apartments on a 4,200 sqm site. The amended planning permit removed one basement level and increased building height to improve internal layouts and amenity. Located at a corner site surrounded by shopping centres with easy access to the Eastern Freeway.
Arden Residences Doncaster East
Boutique multi-level townhouse development by Metro Equity PG at 18 Amdura Road, Doncaster East. Features four-bedroom, three-storey townhomes with premium finishes including timber floorboards, custom joinery, stone benchtops, and north-facing outdoor living areas. Located within the East Doncaster Secondary College and Donburn Primary School zones, approximately 17km east of Melbourne CBD, close to Tunstall Square Shopping Centre and Westfield Doncaster.
6,584 residents of Donvale are employed, from a labour force of 6,728. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,321, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Donvale possesses a highly qualified workforce, with a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.5% over the past year, according to aggregated statistical indicators from AreaSearch. In March 2026, working residents numbered 6,584, while the unemployment rate remained 2.6% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, and the local participation rate of 61.5% is much lower than the 70.2% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a high proportion of residents (39.6%) carried out their jobs from home, although this was likely influenced by public health restrictions.
Local employment is mostly concentrated within the sectors of health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and retail trade. On the other hand, transportation, postal services & warehousing represents just 2.6% of workers, compared to the regional rate of 5.2%. Due to its mainly residential nature, local employment opportunities appear limited, as seen in the disparity between working residents and local jobs in the Census. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, employment rose by 1.5% while the labor force grew by 1.3% in the 12 months leading to March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Melbourne, employment rose by 2.1%, the labor force grew by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspectives on prospective employment trends in the suburb of Donvale. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations among different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests local jobs could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Donvale is $2,100 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $769 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,205 a year against an average of $79,057. The average runs 61% 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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Based on AreaSearch aggregations of ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Donvale recorded a median annual income of $49,205 and an average income of $79,057. These levels are quite high compared to the Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $53,939 for the median and $86,662 for the average. The 2021 Census shows that household income sits in the 72nd percentile ($2,100 weekly), while personal income ranks in the 42nd percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 27.4% of residents (3,526 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week, compared to 32.8% for the wider region. High earnings are evident as 35.5% of households earn in excess of $3,000 weekly, which supports local high-end retail and services. Housing costs require 14.0% of earnings, and strong incomes place residents in the 75th percentile for disposable funds, with the SEIFA index for income ranking the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Donvale had 4,321 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 3% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. 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 last Census, the residential mix in the suburb of Donvale was comprised of 86.8% standalone houses and 13.3% other types of housing, including townhouses and apartments, whereas metropolitan Melbourne had 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Donvale was significantly higher than the metropolitan Melbourne rate, reaching 45.6%, while 38.3% of homes had a mortgage and 16.1% were rented. Median monthly home loan payments were $2,500, which is higher than the Melbourne metropolitan median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $450, compared to $390 in the metro area.
Across the country, home loan repayments in the suburb of Donvale are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Donvale counted 4,321 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 78.5% of all households, consisting of 41.9% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 9.3% single parents. The remaining 21.5% are non-family households, including 20.0% single person households and 1.4% group households. The median household size of 2.7 people is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.5% of adults in Donvale hold a university qualification, including 27.6% with a bachelor degree and 9.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,571 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,094 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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Academic achievement in the suburb of Donvale is higher than national and state levels, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This educational advantage positions the area well for high-skilled jobs. Bachelor degrees represent 27.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational training accounts for 24.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificate courses (13.5%). School enrollment is quite high, with 28.9% of residents currently in the education system.
This contains 9.1% attending primary schools, 8.3% in secondary schools, and 6.7% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Donvale reaches 57 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options include 57 active bus stops in the suburb of Donvale. These stops are served by 10 routes that provide 1,872 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with homes generally within 300 meters of a stop. Due to the suburban character, most residents travel outside the area for work, and cars remain the primary transport mode at 92%. Car ownership stands at 1.7 vehicles per home, which is above the regional average. A high proportion of residents (39.6%) work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may relate to temporary pandemic measures.
Bus services run an average of 267 times per day across the network, representing about 32 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.4% of residents in Donvale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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An analysis of health data shows positive outcomes throughout the suburb of Donvale, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing a low occurrence of common health conditions for both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high at approximately 58% of the population (~7,467 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.7% and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 71.4% reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents show high health levels with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 25.4% of the population (3,268 people), compared to 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Seniors in the area display strong health profiles, with national rankings aligning with the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.4% of Donvale residents were born overseas and 35.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.5%) and Australian (17.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Donvale exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 37.4% of the population born outside Australia and 35.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 53.2% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Donvale are English (19.5%), Australian (17.3%), and Chinese (16.6%), the latter being much higher than the regional average of 6.5%. Other groups also show variations, with Italian ancestry making up 7.1% (compared to 5.2% in the region), Greek ancestry at 4.0% (compared to 2.7%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Donvale is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 21.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 45 years in the suburb of Donvale is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Donvale has a higher proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (9.3%) and a lower proportion aged 25 - 34 (8.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 12.1% to 13.6%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 8.2% to 9.3%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.4% to 12.8%.
Projections for 2041 suggest changes in the age distribution, with the cohort aged 85 and older growing by 71% (481 people) to reach 1,164, up from 682. The combined cohorts aged 65 and older are expected to make up 80% of total population growth, showing an aging population. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age brackets are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Donvale
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,644 at the 2021 Census → 12,870 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 (SAL20774). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.