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Donvale has an estimated 12,866 residents, up from 12,644 at the 2021 Census — a change of 222 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside validated post-Census address additions, the suburb of Donvale has an estimated resident count of 12,866 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 12,644 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 222 residents (1.8%). This metric is derived from an Estimated Resident Population of 12,864 identified in the ABS June 2025 release, combined with 82 newly confirmed addresses post-dating the Census. The suburb of Donvale exhibits a population density of 1,100 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch assessment zones.
Inbound overseas migration served as the overwhelming contributor to local demographic growth across recent tracking periods. Projections utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 releases taking 2022 as their baseline for SA2 divisions, supplemented where needed by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures aggregated to SA2 levels via weighted growth models. Age-specific growth distributions generated through these methods have likewise been extended from 2032 through 2041 across all territories. Across the 16 years leading to 2041, demographic projections anticipate the suburb of Donvale will expand by 772 persons—a 6.0% overall rise—positioning its expected expansion marginally below the nationwide median across statistical areas.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
175 new dwellings have been approved in Donvale over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Donvale has maintained an annual average of approximately 35 residential approvals, representing around 175 dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 10 dwelling approvals have been registered. While the local population contracted in the preceding interval, residential construction has preserved adequate volume to satisfy purchaser demand. Approved dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $1,268,000, indicating that building activity is heavily oriented toward the upper-tier luxury segment. In parallel, $15.4 million in commercial building approvals has been logged during this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of non-residential development.
Recent residential building activity is split evenly between detached houses (50.0%) and attached dwellings (50.0%). This substantial proportion of higher-density dwellings creates attainable price points for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a distinct shift from the established neighborhood fabric, which currently comprises 87.0% standalone houses, reflecting tightening land constraints alongside evolving resident preferences. Characterized by approximately 988 residents per approved dwelling, the local building sector demonstrates characteristics of an established, fully developed market. Demographic modelling forecasts that Donvale will add 770 residents leading up to 2041 relative to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Prevailing rates of construction indicate that forthcoming dwelling completions should comfortably absorb expected buyer demand, maintaining supportive market conditions and potentially accommodating higher demographic intake than current models project.
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. 18 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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Local capital works and urban planning schemes play a vital role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 key initiatives influencing the surrounding district. Prominent projects include the Parque Townhomes, the Donvale Indoor Sports Centre Masterplan, the 1-15 Andersons Creek Road Mixed Use Development, and the 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.
6,585 residents of Donvale are employed, from a labour force of 6,730. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 62.0%. 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 10,315, 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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Donvale's workforce is defined by high qualifications and a significant presence in professional fields, accompanied by an unemployment rate of only 2.2% and annual employment expansion estimated at 1.5% according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. Total employed residents stood at 6,585 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sat 2.6% beneath the 4.8% seen across Greater Melbourne. However, local labour force participation reached 62.0%, trailing the broader metropolitan average of 70.1%. At the Census, 39.6% of workers indicated they carried out their duties from home, an outcome that coincided with prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors supporting local workers are health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and retail trade. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing exhibits relatively minor local presence, engaging just 2.6% of Donvale's workers against 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. Given the disparity between resident workers and local job counts recorded in Census figures, this predominantly suburban locality provides comparatively few positions within its own boundaries. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS datasets shows that across the twelve months leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 1.5% alongside a 1.3% rise in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% increase in employment and a 2.3% rise in labour force participants, with unemployment climbing by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national forecasts outlines anticipated nationwide workforce gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Applying these national industry trajectories to Donvale's specific industry distribution suggests potential local employment increases of 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on illustrative weighting calculations independent of localized population changes.
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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ATO taxation records for financial year 2023, Donvale displays personal earnings substantially above national standards, with a median of $49,205 and a mean of $79,057. For Greater Melbourne, comparative metrics reached $57,688 for median income and $75,164 for average income. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% from financial year 2023, updated earnings benchmarks are estimated at $53,939 (median) and $86,662 (mean) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings in the 72nd percentile ($2,100) and personal remuneration in the 42nd percentile.
The dominant income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, encompassing 27.4% of residents (3,525 individuals), comparable to the 32.8% observed regionally. Furthermore, 35.5% of earners receive in excess of $3,000 weekly, underscoring substantial purchasing capacity. Housing commitments consume 14.0% of earnings, disposable income sits in the 75th percentile, and the suburb attains the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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Census data indicates that separate houses represented 86.8% of Donvale's residential stock, while semi-detached structures, apartments, and other housing formats accounted for 13.3%, differing from Greater Melbourne's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% attached or multi-unit dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 45.6%—substantially exceeding the metropolitan level—with remaining properties being mortgaged (38.3%) or tenanted (16.1%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations stood at $2,500 and median weekly rent was $450, tracking above metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390 respectively. Compared to Australia-wide figures, local monthly loan repayments notably outpace the national average of $1,863, while weekly rental costs surpass the broader $375 benchmark.
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 constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 78.5%, consisting of couples with children (41.9%), couples without children (26.9%), and single parent households (9.3%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 21.5%, comprising single-person dwellings (20.0%) and group living arrangements (1.4%). The typical household comprises 2.7 residents, slightly exceeding the Greater Melbourne benchmark 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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Tertiary qualification rates in Donvale exceed broader benchmarks, with 41.5% of individuals aged 15 and over holding a higher education degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% across VIC. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most prevalent at 27.6%, followed by postgraduate awards (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational training accounts for 24.5% of qualifications within the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (13.5%). A significant 28.9% of residents are actively participating in formal study. This student cohort comprises 9.1% attending primary school, 8.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 6.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Donvale reaches 57 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 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 transit infrastructure across Donvale incorporates 57 operational bus stops spanning 10 distinct routes, providing a combined total of 4,494 weekly services. Route accessibility is solid, with local dwellings typically situated within 300 meters of a transit point. Given the residential orientation of the suburb, private vehicles remain the primary commuting choice at 92%, with vehicle ownership averaging 1.7 cars per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. In addition, 39.6% of workers carried out their employment from home at the 2021 Census during a period affected by COVID-19. Transit services maintain an average volume of 642 trips daily across the network, translating to approximately 78 weekly services per individual stop.
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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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Health assessments by AreaSearch reveal positive outcomes across Donvale, evidenced by favorable mortality rates and low chronic condition incidence across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is substantial, encompassing approximately 58% of the local population (~7,464 people). Among recorded long-term conditions, arthritis (7.7%) and asthma (5.9%) are the most widespread, while 71.4% of residents reported having no diagnosed health conditions, close to the Greater Melbourne figure of 72.6%. Working-age cohorts display strong general health with minimal chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over represent 24.7% of the community (3,177 people), exceeding the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne, with local seniors demonstrating wellness outcomes that align well with national benchmarks.
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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Donvale displays notable cultural diversity, with 37.4% of community members born overseas and 35.6% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest faith tradition, representing 53.2% of residents. Judaism accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, the primary reported ancestries in Donvale are English (19.5%), Australian (17.3%), and Chinese (16.6%), the latter sitting well above the 6.5% regional standard. Other notable ancestral representations include Italian at 7.1% (compared to 5.2% regionally), Greek at 4.0% (versus 2.7%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Donvale is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 22.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of the suburb of Donvale is heavily weighted toward mature and retiree residents. As of August 2026 estimates, individuals aged 65 and older represent 24.7% of the community, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas the 25 - 44 cohort accounts for 20.4% locally versus 32.1% regionally. The median age remains at 45 as of August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure, standing 8 years above Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38. Since the 2021 Census, residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced from 27.4% to an estimated 26.0%.
Long-term projections to 2041 anticipate the 65+ age group will experience the greatest expansion, adding 880 individuals (28%) to reach 4,058, while numbers of children, young adults, and residents aged 25 - 44 are projected to decline.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 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 Jul 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,644 at the 2021 Census → 12,866 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 (SAL20774). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.