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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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Doreen's population is estimated at around 29,581 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,459 people (9.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 27,122 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 29,581, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 124 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 917 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, the suburb of Doreen has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 4.0% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, is predicted over the period with the area expected to increase by 16,788 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 56.8% in total 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 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 108 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, 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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Following evaluations of ABS statistics regarding building permits within the statistical area, approvals were granted to approximately 139 residential sites per annum, culminating in a total of 695 housing projects across the preceding 5 fiscal years. For the current period of FY-26, 41 permits have been recorded. With an average of 4 fresh occupants annually for every home finished between FY-21 and FY-25, the volume of building is trailing demand, generating higher buyer rivalry and placing upward pressure on rates, while incoming properties require a construction cost average of $431,000, representing a level moderately above regional benchmarks that hints at upscale builds.
Furthermore, commercial permits valued at $367,000 were logged this fiscal year, showing a concentration heavily oriented toward housing. Modern builds are comprised of 93.0% detached residences alongside 7.0% medium and high-density apartments or units, retaining the historic open layout characterized by larger households suitable for families. The calculated ratio of 457 residents for each housing permit shows a quiet construction landscape with limited activity. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Doreen will expand by 16,788 residents by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the availability of housing could fall short of resident growth, potentially escalating buyer competition and backing robust value increases.
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 42 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 20 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Laurimar Estate, Precinct 2A Doreen Development Plan, Bridge Inn Road Development Sites - Mernda Precinct 2A, and Bridge Inn Road Residential Development Site, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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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.
16,986 residents of Doreen are employed, from a labour force of 17,612. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 77.8%. 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 community contains a high proportion of skilled personnel, with critical service industries heavily represented, a jobless rate standing at a low 3.6%, and job expansion estimated at 1.9% during the past year. In March 2026, there are 16,986 employed residents, yielding a jobless figure that is 1.2% lower than the Melbourne metropolitan rate of 4.8%, while participation in the workforce reaches 77.8% compared to the Melbourne metropolitan standard of 70.2%. Census figures show that 26.4% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The construction trade shows a notable concentration, sitting at 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 6.1% compared to 10.1% regionally. Comparison of Census workforce figures with residential figures suggests that local job openings remain limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 1.9% and labour force increased by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within the suburb of Doreen. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the suburb of Doreen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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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Earnings in this locality align closely with nationwide averages, based on financial year 2023 ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch. The median wage among taxpayers is $58,037 with the mean wage calculated at $66,894, contrasting with Melbourne metropolitan figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index lift of 9.62% since financial year 2023, the current levels are estimated at approximately $63,620 for the median and $73,329 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and personal earnings sit near the 73rd percentile across the country.
Looking at earnings distribution, the bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 41.9% of local residents, or 12,394 people, compared with the broader metropolitan area where 32.8% fall in this bracket. Expensive housing accounts for 16.6% of income, yet solid overall wages keep disposable income in the 74th percentile, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA 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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Residential configurations in the suburb of Doreen, measured at the time of the latest Census, consisted of 94.6% stand-alone houses and 5.4% other formats such as townhouses and flats, while the Melbourne metro area recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Doreen reached 19.3%, falling behind Melbourne metro, with the remaining properties occupied under mortgages (59.1%) or rented (21.5%). Typical monthly mortgage expenses were equivalent to the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, and weekly rental costs were recorded at $397, against Melbourne metro medians of $2,000 and $390.
Across Australia, mortgage payments in the suburb of Doreen exceed the national average of $1,863, and rent prices also sit above the national average 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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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 84.4%, which includes 48.9% couples with children, 20.9% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent households. The remaining 15.6% consists of non-family households, with single occupants at 14.2% and group houses forming 1.5%. The typical household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Melbourne metropolitan 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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The community shows lower rates of tertiary qualification, with university degree holders at 25.5% relative to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 17.1%, followed by postgraduate studies at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Trade and vocational abilities are prominent, with 38.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.0% and certificates at 25.8%. Enrolment levels are substantial, with 34.5% of residents currently undertaking formal studies. Within this student population, primary schools account for 13.6%, high schools represent 9.1%, and tertiary institutions comprise 3.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Doreen reaches 90 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 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 transit records show 90 stops in operation, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected by 4 distinct routes, which accommodate a combined total of 1,789 passenger journeys each week. Access to transit is rated well, with typical walking distances to the closest stop measuring 229 meters. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of workers travel outward, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 91%, followed by trains at 6%. Households average 1.7 cars, which is above regional levels. A significant 26.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic circumstances.
Buses complete an average of 255 journeys each day across all routes, which translates to roughly 19 passenger services per week for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health indicators demonstrate favourable circumstances, with mortality figures and medical histories matching countrywide trends and showing typical patterns of illnesses among younger and older residents. The proportion of residents with private healthcare coverage stands slightly ahead of the typical SA2 average at approximately 53% of the community, or ~15,760 people, compared to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions were the most frequently reported ailments, affecting 8.4 and 8.2% of residents respectively, whereas 74.0% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health measures for residents under 65 are better than average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.8% of the local population, or 3,194 people, which is below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.0%.
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 locality demonstrates an above-average level of multiculturalism, with 20.4% of residents born in other countries and 19.1% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 47.2% of the local population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.9% of residents compared to 2.3% in Greater Melbourne. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestries are Australian at 26.1% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%, English at 24.1%, and Other at 9.1%, which sits below the regional average of 14.6%.
Other notable ethnic distributions include Macedonian representing 1.6% of the population compared to 0.7% across the region, Italian at 7.0% compared to 5.2% regionally, and Sri Lankan at 0.7% compared to 0.8% regionally.
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. 24.6% 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 34 years makes the suburb of Doreen younger than the Melbourne metropolitan median of 37 and younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, there is a higher proportion of youth aged 5 - 14 at 16.9% and a lower proportion of adults aged 25 - 34 at 11.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the share of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.7% to 13.2%, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 2.3% to 3.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 13.9% to 11.4%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 8.5% to 7.0%.
Long-range projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 group expected to see the fastest growth at 83%, adding 3,507 individuals to reach a total of 7,738.
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 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 | Jun 2026 2 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 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 — 124 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (SAL20779). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.