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Doveton has an estimated 10,361 residents, up from 9,603 at the 2021 Census — a change of 758 people, or 7.9%. 277 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 2,479 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 Doveton is estimated to have a population of around 10,361 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This represents an increase of 758 people (7.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,603 people. The change is inferred from a resident population of 10,342, as estimated by AreaSearch after examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 277 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 2,478 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb of Doveton's 7.9% growth since the census positions it within 1.4 percentage points of the state (9.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting point) are applied to each SA2 region by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data, projections from the Victorian State Government published in 2023 are utilized, adjusted via a weighted combination of population expansion tracking from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age-specific growth trajectories derived from these models are also applied across all regions for the span from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic models suggest the suburb of Doveton will experience population gains exceeding the national median, with a projected increase of 1,945 residents by 2041 using consolidated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 18.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
495 new dwellings have been approved in Doveton over the past five years, an average of 99 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 97 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 65, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals mapped to local boundaries, approvals have been granted for approximately 99 homes per year in Doveton, translating to an estimated 495 residential units during the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, approvals stand at 60. With a historic average of only 0.3 new residents per year per completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is successfully keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing buyers with diverse choices and establishing capacity for growth beyond current projections, with new homes showing an average construction value of $336,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals worth $5.6 million have been registered during this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the suburb. Recent residential permits comprise 31.0% standalone houses and 69.0% medium to high-density options. This shift toward denser housing provides affordable entry pathways and suits downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift away from the current housing stock (of which 83.0% consists of detached houses), indicating a decline in vacant developable land while reflecting modern lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. With approximately 142 people per approval, Doveton exhibits characteristics of a developing area. Long-term demographic projections indicate Doveton will add 1,926 residents up to 2041, according to the latest quarterly data from AreaSearch. If building activity continues at current rates, the supply of new housing should comfortably satisfy demand, keeping conditions favorable for purchasers and potentially facilitating population gains above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Doveton
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 Doveton, worth an estimated $183 million. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 27 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 infrastructure projects, major planning schemes, and development initiatives are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 active projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Doveton Pool in the Park Revitalisation Project, the Rowan Drive Doveton Development Plan encompassing the Ilim College Doveton Campus Expansion, the Officer Major Activity Centre, and the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre, with key relevant projects detailed in the following list.
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Doveton Pool in the Park Upgrades
City of Casey is revitalising Doveton Pool in the Park to provide a renewed outdoor aquatic facility and a year-round accessible park. Stage one construction runs from June 2025 to April 2026 and includes replacement of the existing 50 metre pool with an accessible entry ramp, reduced depth for accessible programming, a new plant room and water treatment equipment. Later stages include a district-level play space, active recreation, picnic areas, public toilets and renewed change facilities, with construction timing still to be confirmed.
Parklife Doveton
A large-scale residential development by Goldfield Group featuring 226 townhouses on over 5 hectares in Doveton, near Dandenong CBD. The project focuses on connected suburban living with proximity to parks, public transport, and major roads.
Ilim College Doveton Campus Expansion
Expansion of Ilim College's Doveton Campus through delivery of a new three-storey education building comprising 10 classrooms, science laboratories, food technology facilities, computer and multimedia spaces, art room, auditorium, senior common areas, staff facilities and associated works. The project expands the former Doveton North Primary School site to accommodate growing enrolments.
Dandenong Wellbeing Centre
A 122.15 million dollar state-of-the-art aquatic and wellness hub being built at Mills Reserve to replace the 45-year-old Dandenong Oasis. The facility will include an indoor 50-metre pool, a 25-metre 10-lane pool, two warm water program pools for hydrotherapy and rehabilitation, a learn-to-swim pool, and a family leisure pool with splashpad. Supporting amenities include a large gymnasium, group fitness studios, more than 200 square metres of allied water lounge and allied health consulting suites, community meeting rooms, a cafe, spa, sauna and steam room, plus an integrated hockey pavilion replacing the existing Mills Reserve facilities.The design features large-span engineered timber beams across the main pool hall and entry foyer, targets a 5 Star Green Star rating, and includes culturally inclusive features such as a parents and prayer room and capacity to isolate the warm water pool for women-only programs. Construction began with a sod-turning ceremony on 5 July 2025 and the centre is on track to open in early to mid 2027. The project is supported by a 20 million dollar Federal Government grant.
Webster Street Level Crossing Removal
Major infrastructure project permanently closing the dangerous Webster Street level crossing and constructing a new road underpass beneath the rail line, connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads. The crossing recorded 22 near misses since 2012 and boom gates were down for over 60 minutes during morning peak. Webster Street closed to vehicles at the level crossing in late 2025, making the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines boom gate free, and the new approximately 450m road underpass is on track to open in September 2026, two years ahead of the original 2028 schedule.The project also delivers a new walking and cycling path connecting to the Dandenong Creek Trail and a new signalised intersection at Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street.
Dandenong Community Hub
A multi-purpose community facility planned for central Dandenong on a site bounded by Stuart Street, Clow Street and Sleeth Avenue. The hub is intended to integrate early years services, kindergarten, childcare, maternal and child health, community meeting rooms, maker spaces, a cafe, co-working spaces, a technology hub and outdoor recreational areas. After cost estimates blew out from an original $30 million budget to about $65 million (plus up to $15 million for a basement car park) for a one-storey design, councillors voted on 8 December 2025 to halve the building from around 3,950 square metres to about 1,800 square metres - comparable to the recently completed Keysborough Community Hub.A rescission motion was lodged but at the 26 January 2026 Council meeting the original decision was upheld. Council has approved a redesign comparable in size and budget to the Keysborough Hub, completion of the co-design process, an accelerated program to better attract State and Federal funding, and exploration of public-private partnership options including air rights above the site. The project is being coordinated alongside the Dandenong Market Precinct Plan, which was released for public consultation in March 2026.
Dandenong New Art (DNA)
Redevelopment of the heritage 1920s Masonic Hall at 5 Mason Street into a contemporary art gallery known as Dandenong New Art (DNA). The project includes state-of-the-art exhibition spaces, collection storage, education facilities, workshop spaces, cafe and retail, and community spaces. Originally due to open in mid-2021, the project has been beset by disputes with builder Harris HMC over defective steelworks, COVID-related cost and labour pressures, and delays caused by the need to demolish the adjacent Precinct Energy Plant (PEP) building due to structural deficiencies.The PEP demolition was completed in August 2025. As of mid-2026, the project remains on pause pending procurement of a new contractor, with the total cost now revealed at $15.7 million - nearly four times the original $4 million budget - and completion pushed out to 2028.
Hallam Secondary College Upgrade
Upgrade and modernisation of Hallam Secondary College, building a new Year 7-9 learning building, a competition-grade gymnasium, and a new administration building. The works will create places for 225 more local students as the school completes its transition from a Year 10-12 senior college to a full Year 7-12 secondary college. The project received $50,000 for planning in the 2020-21 State Budget and $24.2 million in construction funding in the 2023-24 State Budget, delivered by the Victorian School Building Authority.Forecast finish is Q4 2026.
4,159 residents of Doveton are employed, from a labour force of 4,868. Unemployment sits at 14.6%, with participation at 58.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,864, about 86% 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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Doveton features a competent labor pool, with the building industry being especially prominent in its composition, alongside a 14.6% joblessness figure and a 3.8% projected job creation rate for the previous twelve months, according to AreaSearch data from statistical regions. By March 2026, 4,159 people were employed, yet the local joblessness rate stood at 9.8%, which exceeds Greater Melbourne's 4.8% mark and suggests potential for advancement, while workforce engagement remains notably lower at 58.2% relative to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census findings indicate that only 9.4% of inhabitants worked remotely, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are construction, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. The suburb displays a strong concentration in construction, with its share of employment reaching 1.9 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 3.7% of Doveton's working population compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. The heavily residential nature of the locality translates to a limited volume of local jobs, as highlighted by comparing Census workplace data against the resident workforce. According to SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch for broader regional zones, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw local employment expand by 3.8% and the labor force grow by 3.6%, which helped lower the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% rise in the labor force, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for local demand trends. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition yields an estimated employment growth of 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years in Doveton, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population adjustments.
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Median household income in Doveton is $1,273 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $581 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,454 a year against an average of $46,933. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on taxpayer records from the ATO for the financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, Doveton residents recorded a median taxpayer income of $43,454 and an average taxpayer income of $46,933. These levels are low on a national scale and sit below the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at approximately $47,634 for the median and $51,448 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places family, household, and individual incomes in Doveton between the 9th and 18th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show the largest segment comprises 31.1% of residents (3,222 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which matches the metropolitan pattern where this bracket accounts for 32.8%. Financial strain from housing costs is substantial, with residents retaining only 80.1% of their income, which ranks in the 15th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Doveton had 3,197 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. 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 structures in Doveton at the time of the last Census consisted of 83.2% standalone houses and 16.8% other housing forms such as townhouses and flats, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Homeownership rates in Doveton lagged the metropolitan average, standing at 23.4%, with the remaining properties held under mortgages (32.6%) or rented (43.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 and the median weekly rent of $320 were both lower than the metropolitan Melbourne averages of $2,000 and $390. On a national level, mortgage commitments in Doveton are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doveton counted 3,197 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,449 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 17% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 65.4%, which includes couples with children at 30.9%, couples without children at 16.8%, and single-parent homes at 15.5%. The remaining 34.6% of households are non-family arrangements, consisting of single-person households at 26.2% and share houses at 8.4%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.6% of adults in Doveton hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 20.7% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 947 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 932 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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Local education statistics reveal areas for development, as university graduation rates of 18.6% sit well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate studies at 4.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and vocational certificates (20.7%). Educational enrollment rates are high, with 32.6% of the population participating in formal studies.
This segment includes 9.9% in primary schooling, 8.8% in secondary schooling, and 4.6% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Doveton reaches 36 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 networks include 36 active bus stops situated within Doveton. These stops accommodate 11 distinct routes, which combine to offer 1,431 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 193 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential focus of the suburb, the majority of workers travel outside the area for work, and private vehicles remain the dominant mode of transport at 89%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.2 vehicles per household. A low 9.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time.
Transit schedules show an average of 204 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 39 weekly trips per bus stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.4% of residents in Doveton report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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The local population faces considerable wellness challenges based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality data and chronic disease prevalence, with common conditions distributed across younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population (~4,714 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical diagnoses locally, affecting 7.4% and 6.5% of residents respectively, while 73.4% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and older represent 13.0% of the population (1,346 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national rankings aligning with broader public trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
60.3% of Doveton residents were born overseas and 64.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (12.2%) and Australian (10.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area is characterized by high levels of cultural diversity, with 64.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 60.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 35.6% of the population. Islam represents the most pronounced religious deviation from metropolitan averages, accounting for 30.0% of local residents compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Parental birthplaces reflect a diverse mix, with the top ancestries registered as Other at 40.5% (well above the regional average of 14.6%), English at 12.2% (below the regional average of 20.1%), and Australian at 10.9% (below the regional average of 18.4%).
Specific cultural groups show distinct local concentrations: Serbian ancestry is represented at 4.5% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Sri Lankan at 1.8% (compared to 0.8%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doveton is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 30.2% 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 Doveton younger than Greater Melbourne (37 years) and Australia as a whole (38 years). Compared to the broader metropolitan area, Doveton has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 (17.3%) but fewer aged 55 to 64 (8.8%). Between the 2021 Census and current estimates, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 15.4% to 17.3%, while the 25 to 34 bracket contracted from 19.2% to 17.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 show significant changes ahead. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to expand the most at 38%, adding 451 people to reach a total of 1,643, while the youngest cohort of 0 to 4 years is projected to grow by just 9% (representing 64 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doveton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 277 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,603 at the 2021 Census → 10,361 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 (SAL20783). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.