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Doreen has an estimated 29,581 residents, up from 27,122 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,459 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years. 124 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 918 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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The suburb of Doreen has an estimated population of around 29,581 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This figure represents an increase of 2,459 people (9.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 27,122 people. The updated resident population of 29,581 was estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating an additional 124 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 917 persons per square kilometer, which aligns fairly well with averages observed across areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Over the past decade, the suburb of Doreen has shown resilient growth patterns, achieving a 4.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeds that of the SA4 region. Population growth in the area was mainly driven by natural growth, which accounted for approximately 50.0% of total population gains in recent periods, though all contributing factors such as overseas migration and interstate migration also had positive impacts. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as baseline data for SA2 units, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government LGA and regional projections aggregated to the SA2 tier through weighted growth distributions. These cohort-specific expansion figures are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Demographic outlooks place the suburb of Doreen within the top 10 percent of statistical regions nationwide for projected expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 16,790 persons to 2041, representing total growth of 56.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
695 new dwellings have been approved in Doreen over the past five years, an average of 139 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 95 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 43, 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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An evaluation of ABS residential construction approvals by AreaSearch shows that approximately 139 new dwellings receive permits each year in the locality, totaling an estimated 695 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 43 recorded to date in FY-25. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx of 5.8 people per year occurred for every residence constructed, creating a notable supply deficit that fuels competitive market conditions and asset value growth, while the average expected construction cost per dwelling stands at $492,000.
Non-residential building activity remains subdued, reflected in commercial approvals of $367,000 this financial year. Residential building approvals consist of 91.0% detached dwellings compared to 9.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing the low-density neighborhood character and appealing to purchasers seeking standalone homes with ample space. A subdued development tempo is further illustrated by a ratio of 556 people per approved dwelling. Longer-term projections indicate that the local community will expand by 16,790 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch. If building activity continues at its prevailing pace, housing completions could fall short of resident inflows, tightening purchasing conditions and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Doreen
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Doreen, worth an estimated $1.5 billion. A further 101 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25.7 billion. 34 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Civic infrastructure, major development schemes, and strategic planning initiatives exert a significant influence on neighborhood growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 key projects with the potential to shape the surrounding environment, headlined by Laurimar Estate, Precinct 2A Doreen Development Plan, Bridge Inn Road Development Sites - Mernda Precinct 2A, and Bridge Inn Road Residential Development Site.
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Katandra Rise Estate
Residential land estate by Five Squared Property Group comprising approximately 475 lots across multiple stages in Doreen, 30km north-east of Melbourne CBD. The estate features generously sized lots with wide frontages, wetlands, parks, playgrounds, walking and cycling paths, and a community garden. Located metres from Laurimar Town Centre with access to sporting facilities, schools, restaurants and parklands. Final stages currently selling.
Bridge Inn Road Residential Development Site
Premium 30,350 sqm infill residential development site in Doreen's final development precinct within approved Precinct 2A Development Plan. Site allows subdivision for 50-60 residential lots with 150m Bridge Inn Road frontage and potential for commercial or mixed-use development schemes. Features multiple existing dwellings generating rental income, multiple access points via Venice Rise and Whitford Way, and full servicing. Located in rapidly developing area with strong market fundamentals including median house price of $820,000.
Bridge Inn Road Development Sites - Mernda Precinct 2A
Major residential development forming part of the Mernda Precinct 2A Development Plan, encompassing 49.9 hectares across 45 individual titles. The approved development plan will deliver approximately 650 new dwellings at a minimum density of 16.5 dwellings per net developable hectare, providing housing for nearly 2,000 residents. Features mixed density residential development, extensive tree retention of River Red Gums, public open space network, and new road infrastructure including bus-capable collector roads.
1025 Yan Yean Road Development Plan
The development plan guides future residential subdivision and development for 12 dwellings, creating a residential neighborhood with high amenity, public open space reserve, and efficient movement network, while retaining significant vegetation including the large River Red Gum. The plan was approved by Whittlesea Council in August 2024 following public exhibition.
Precinct 2A Doreen Development Plan
Approved development plan for Precinct 2A in Doreen, covering about 49.9 hectares across multiple properties. The plan guides future residential subdivision and development, including a local road network, future residential parcels, open space, tree reserves and protection of River Red Gums and other native vegetation. It is intended to deliver about 650 dwellings at a minimum density target of 16.5 dwellings per net developable hectare, with subdivision permit applications to follow the approved plan.
Mernda Town Centre
A 27-hectare master-planned mixed-use town centre next to Mernda Railway Station in Melbourne's northern growth corridor. Stage 1, the Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre, opened in 2022 with around 9,580 square metres of gross lettable area, anchored by Woolworths, The Reject Shop, BWS and Marketplace Fresh, plus 27 specialty stores and 480 car parks. A 2-hectare parcel within the precinct was sold to the Victorian Government for the new Mernda Community Hospital, delivered by Lendlease for the Victorian Health Building Authority and Northern Health, with construction completed and progressive opening underway.Two surrounding development superlots, suitable for additional retail, commercial and medium-to-higher density residential outcomes, were brought to market via Stonebridge in 2023. Future stages are planned to include further commercial, medical, entertainment and residential development, with an overall project end value of approximately AUD 500 million.
River Run
River Run is a master-planned estate designed to be a flourishing community where families can grow and create lasting memories, celebrating the surrounding area's natural beauty and lifestyle attributes. The development comprises a mix of 54 townhouses and single-level traditional dwellings, as well as the restoration and renovation of an original 1800s homestead. Located alongside the flowing Plenty River with direct access to Plenty Gorge Parklands, offering unrivaled natural amenities and connectivity to Melbourne's thriving northern region.
Laurimar Estate
Established masterplanned residential community in Doreen developed by Lendlease Communities. The estate includes housing, Laurimar Town Centre, local retail anchored by Woolworths, community facilities, schools, parks, wetlands and waterways. City of Whittlesea material describes Doreen as a suburb developed over the past 25 years with Laurimar as one of its neighbourhood centres, indicating Laurimar is now an established community rather than an active greenfield estate.
16,987 residents of Doreen are employed, from a labour force of 17,613. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 77.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 22,804, about 77% 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 local labor market is defined by a capable talent pool and robust representation in essential public services, showing a low jobless rate of 3.6% and a 1.9% annual rise in workforce numbers per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 16,987, keeping unemployment 1.2% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while the labor participation rate reaches an elevated 77.9% versus 70.1% for Greater Melbourne. Census records indicated that 26.4% of workers operated from home, though pandemic restrictions during that period should be noted. Key sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, alongside education & training.
The workforce displays an exceptional concentration in construction, where employment density reaches 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent a smaller share at 6.1%, compared to 10.1% across the region. A comparison of resident workers to local Census jobs indicates a limited volume of employment situated directly within the community. Aggregated ABS and SALM figures examined by AreaSearch reveal that over a 12-month timeframe, local jobs grew by 1.9% while the available workforce expanded by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 0.9 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1%, the workforce rose by 2.3%, and unemployment edged up by 0.2 percentage points. Industry projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide an outlook for future labor requirements. Nationally, job opportunities are estimated to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories fluctuate between individual industries. Applying these baseline national trends to the local industry distribution suggests employment growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted projection without localized demographic adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Doreen is $2,151 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $928 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,037 a year against an average of $66,894. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch, resident earnings in the suburb of Doreen align closely with national standards, recording a median of $58,037 and an average of $66,894. For Greater Melbourne, the corresponding metrics are a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach $63,620 (median) and $73,329 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places overall family, personal, and household earnings around the 73rd percentile across Australia.
In terms of earnings brackets, 41.9% of taxpayers (12,394 residents) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, compared to 32.8% regionally. While residential commitments account for 16.6% of income, disposable earnings remain solid at the 74th percentile, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Doreen had 8,756 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $397 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. 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 records indicate that standalone housing comprises 94.6% of local residences, with 5.4% classified as other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings throughout the Melbourne metro area. Outright property ownership stands lower than the metropolitan standard at 19.3%, whereas 59.1% of households hold a mortgage and 21.5% rent. Typical monthly mortgage payments match the Melbourne metro benchmark at $2,000, while median weekly rent is $397 compared to $2,000 and $390 across Melbourne metro. Nationally, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doreen counted 8,756 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,550 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 14% 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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The residential landscape is heavily family-centric, with family households making up 84.4% of the total, divided into couples with children (48.9%), couples without children (20.9%), and single parent families (13.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.6%, comprising lone person households at 14.2% and group households at 1.5%. Typical household occupancy is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.5% of adults in Doreen hold a university qualification, including 17.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 25.8% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,221 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,058 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications show an attainment gap, as the share of residents with university credentials (25.5%) sits well beneath the Greater Melbourne figure of 37.0%, offering scope for future educational programs. Tertiary qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 17.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical training is widespread, with 38.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between certificates (25.8%) and advanced diplomas (13.0%). Engagement with learning institutions is substantial, as 34.5% of the local population is enrolled in formal study.
This cohort includes 13.6% attending primary education, 9.1% undertaking secondary education, and 3.9% engaged in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Doreen reaches 90 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 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 connectivity within the locality includes 90 operational stops providing bus services across 4 separate routes, generating 2,214 scheduled passenger trips each week. Access to transit is convenient, with residents situated an average of 229 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outward commuting is standard, with car travel serving as the primary choice for 91% of trips, alongside 6% utilizing train transit. Private vehicle density averages 1.7 per household, outpacing regional norms, while 26.4% of workers worked from home during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Scheduled public transport across all operating routes delivers an average of 316 trips per day, which translates to roughly 24 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.0% of residents in Doreen report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community well-being metrics remain favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical diagnoses showing alignment with nationwide standards, displaying normal occurrences of routine health conditions across all generations. Membership in private health cover encompasses roughly 53% of all residents (~15,760 people), slightly higher than the typical SA2 average and comparing to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 8.4 and 8.2% of the population respectively, while 74.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Health metrics for individuals aged under 65 exceed typical benchmarks, while residents aged 65 and over account for 10.6% of the population (3,135 people), below the 15.1% share recorded for Greater Melbourne, with overall health rankings tracking broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Doreen is largely Australian-born, at 79.6% of residents, with 19.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.1%) and English (24.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local community displays a relatively high degree of multicultural diversity, with 20.4% of residents having been born overseas and 19.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the primary faith, accounting for 47.2% of people in the area. In addition, the Other religious classification represents 1.9% of residents, compared to 2.3% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace highlight Australian heritage as the largest category at 26.1%, noticeably higher than the 18.4% regional benchmark. English heritage follows at 24.1%, while Other ancestry encompasses 9.1% of the community compared to 14.6% regionally.
Notable variations among specific backgrounds include Macedonian ancestry representing 1.6% locally (versus 0.7% across the region), Italian background at 7.0% (versus 5.2%), and Sri Lankan heritage accounting for 0.7% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doreen is 34, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 24.5% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Doreen lean heavily toward younger cohorts, with children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 36.8% of the population as at August 2026, relative to 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, while seniors and retirees (65+) make up 10.6% compared to the regional figure of 15.1%. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 34 as at August 2026, rising from 33 at the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at the 2021 Census. The most noticeable demographic shift involves residents aged 25 - 44, who decreased from 32.5% at the Census to an estimated 30.0%.
Looking toward 2041, middle-aged persons and early retirees (45 - 64) will absorb the majority of expansion, adding 5,808 residents (86%) to total 12,552, while the senior and retiree demographic will experience the fastest relative increase, expanding 115% to 6,743.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doreen
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 124 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (27,122 at the 2021 Census → 29,581 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 (SAL20779). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.