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Dromana has an estimated 7,490 residents, up from 6,626 at the 2021 Census — a change of 864 people, or 13.0%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 247 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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Following assessment of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and recent residential locations confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Dromana has an estimated residency of roughly 7,490 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 864 residents (13.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 6,626 citizens. This shift is calculated from the local occupancy of 7,490, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics publication (June 2025) combined with 66 validated new addresses verified since the Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 247 persons per square kilometer, which offers broad space per inhabitant and scope for prospective construction.
Dromana's 13.0% expansion since the 2021 census outstripped the SA3 area (2.0%) as well as the SA4 territory, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Local population gains were primarily driven by incoming international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 86.0% of the overall population increases during recent timeframes. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections published in 2023, modifying these through a system of weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA down to SA2 scales. Expansion ratios by age category from these combinations are also utilized for all locations from years 2032 to 2041. Going forward with demographic patterns, a substantial population rise in the top quarter of statistical zones across the country is projected, with the area expected to expand by 2,108 residents to 2041 using consolidated SA2-level forecasts, representing a rise of 28.1% in total across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
415 new dwellings have been approved in Dromana over the past five years, an average of 83 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 100 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 165, running ahead of 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 research into ABS building permit counts allocated from regional statistical summaries, Dromana has maintained an average of approximately 83 new home approvals annually, with an estimated 415 residences approved during the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 152 during the current FY-26 so far. With an average of 2.1 new occupants per year added for each home built during the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating steady demand that supports property valuations, new residences are constructed at a mean cost of $813,000, showing that builders are focusing on the upscale market sector with high-quality properties.
Furthermore, $7.4 million in commercial development permits have been recorded in the current financial year, which highlights the area's residential character. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Dromana demonstrates 130.0% more building permit approvals (per resident), which should offer purchasers plenty of options. This volume sits far above the national baseline, indicating strong interest from developers in this location. New projects are made up of 49.0% detached houses and 51.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on denser residential forms provides more budget-friendly entry options and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift away from traditional local housing patterns (which currently stand at 82.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of buildable land while answering changing lifestyle choices and housing cost pressures. With approximately 70 people per residential approval, Dromana exhibits the markers of a growing locality. Looking forward, Dromana is projected to add 2,108 residents by 2041 (utilizing the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Current construction volumes appear to match future demands, keeping market conditions balanced without creating major pricing pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Dromana
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dromana, worth an estimated $417 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.71 billion. 9 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and communities. 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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Very few elements impact local property performance as much as adjustments to community infrastructure, major construction works, and planning updates. In total, 15 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include the Dromana Pier Redevelopment, Dromana Hub Shopping Centre Refurbishment & Expansion, Martha Cove Marina Village Centre, and the Greater Dromana Masterplan, with the subsequent list outlining the most important entries.
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Dromana Pier Redevelopment
Complete rebuild of the historic Dromana Pier by Parks Victoria with Victorian Government funding. The project replaces the old, deteriorated 1950s concrete structure with a completely new 180-metre structure featuring solid timber decking, enhanced accessibility, tiered seating, a lower landing for boat access, and safety railings.
Hali Dromana
Samuel Property Group's $120 million premium beachfront townhouse development comprising 69 three and four-bedroom townhouses on a 2-hectare site. Designed by Cera Stribley Architects as a contemporary interpretation of 1960s Australian holiday homes, the development transforms the former Kangerong Holiday Park site. Features 7-star energy rating, EV charging provisions, rooftop terraces with water views, community gardens, and sustainable design elements with indigenous landscaping by Tract. Led by Managing Director Illan Samuel, construction began in 2025 with completion expected mid-2027.Starting prices from $1,495,000.
Shaping Greater Dromana Plan
Strategic framework adopted by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in September 2024 providing a long-term vision for the Greater Dromana area. The plan coordinates Council-led initiatives across five key themes: environmental protection and climate resilience, sustainable transport and movement networks, community infrastructure and open space, local economic development, and affordable and diverse housing. It also informs concurrent management plans for the Dromana-Arthurs Seat escarpment and Parkdale/Hillview Community Reserve.
Dromana Estate Residential Community
A master-planned residential community proposed on a large landholding at 359-399 Nepean Highway, Dromana, on the Mornington Peninsula. The project envisions over 300 residential lots and premium townhouses, with a potential future retail precinct. The site sits within the Greater Dromana strategic planning area, where Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is undertaking long-term residential investigation and rezoning work. No active construction or approved permit has been confirmed as of 2026; the project remains subject to planning and strategic framework outcomes.
Dromana Hub Shopping Centre Refurbishment & Expansion
Redevelopment of the Dromana Hub, the retail and commercial heart of Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula. The project covers two anchor sites around the existing supermarket: a Northern beachfront corner site focused on retail and food and beverage with a strong pedestrian link to the foreshore, and a Southern site behind the supermarket proposed as a new medical centre. Designed by Finnis Architects, the two buildings share a red Corten batten facade language intended to lift the architectural quality of the precinct's carpark and perimeter sites.
Martha Cove Marina Village Centre
A 6.4 hectare permit-approved mixed-use marina village centre at Safety Beach on the Mornington Peninsula. The masterplan comprises 13 superlots delivering up to 315 dwellings including waterfront apartments and townhomes, along with retail, hospitality, and marina-support facilities. Several superlots are completed and occupied including The Moorings and The Wheelhouse apartment buildings with restaurant Martha's Table now trading. The final four superlots containing up to 142 additional apartments and hospitality tenancies were offered for sale in 2023 and remain subject to individual development applications.
Dromana Preschool Expansion
Modular expansion of Dromana Preschool delivered under the Victorian Government's Building Blocks Capacity Grant program. Works added a new kindergarten room and amenities, doubling capacity and enabling two 3-year-old programs at 15 hours per week (around 33 additional places per day). Official opening was held 24 April 2025.
La Mer Martha Cove Estate
Premium waterfront townhouse development featuring 57 luxury residences in the master-planned Martha Cove community. Double and triple-level townhouses with 3-4 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms, and double garage. Located within a unique 94-hectare waterfront estate with marina, retail precinct, and direct access to Port Phillip Bay.
3,583 residents of Dromana are employed, from a labour force of 3,731. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 56.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Dromana possesses a qualified workforce, where the building industry shows especially high representation, alongside an unemployment rate of just 4.0% and an estimated 2.1% growth in jobs over the prior year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 3,583 locals are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.8% below the rate of 4.8% seen in Greater Melbourne, though local workforce participation is much lower (56.7% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicate that a moderate 22.3% of workers performed their duties from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns must be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality shows a particularly strong concentration in construction, with an employment share that is 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 6.3% of the local workforce, which is below the 10.1% average in Greater Melbourne. The locality appears to provide sparse employment options within its boundaries, as shown by comparing the count of Census jobs to the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch's study of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical regions, the 12-month timeframe witnessed employment expanding by 2.1% while the labour force grew by 2.4%, leading the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This matches Greater Melbourne, where employment expanded by 2.1%, the workforce grew by 2.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment predictions from May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Dromana. These forecasts, covering five and ten-year spans, have been matched with the local job profile to project future trends. While national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across different industry categories. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto Dromana's current workforce composition indicates that local employment should rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dromana is $1,304 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $677 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,392 a year against an average of $63,714. The average runs 47% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, Dromana had a median taxpayer income of $43,392, while the average salary was $63,714. This sits below the country's average and compares to figures of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these levels at approximately $47,566 (median) and $69,843 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual earnings in Dromana all place between the 20th and 24th percentiles nationwide.
The distribution shows that the largest group contains 29.0% of local taxpayers (2,172 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling the wider region where this same bracket contains 32.8% of taxpayers. Affordability pressures are high, with only 83.4% of earnings remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 20th percentile, and the SEIFA income ranking for the locality sits in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dromana had 2,711 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,781 a month. Rent absorbs 29.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.5%. 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 Dromana, as measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 82.4% detached houses and 17.6% alternative housing types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' structures), compared to Melbourne metro's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative types. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Dromana was far higher than the Melbourne metro average, sitting at 45.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (28.0%) or tenants (26.6%). The median monthly home loan repayment locally was significantly below the Melbourne metro average at $1,781, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $380, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
Across the country, Dromana's mortgage payments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dromana counted 2,711 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,065 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 households at 66.1%, consisting of 21.9% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent households. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.9%, with lone person households representing 30.8% and shared group households making up 3.0% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.2 residents is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.8% of adults in Dromana hold a university qualification, including 15.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,427 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 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 locality faces challenges in education, with university graduation rates (21.8%) sitting far below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This presents both a difficulty and a chance for focused training programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Practical and vocational qualifications are highly represented, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificate qualifications (26.4%). Academic enrollment is relatively high, with 25.2% of residents currently registered in formal study. This comprises 8.6% in primary school, 7.5% in high school, and 3.3% undertaking university or college courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dromana reaches 16 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 630 services a week. The typical home sits about 770 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 assessment shows 16 active stops servicing Dromana, consisting of a mix of bus options. These locations are serviced by 3 separate routes, which combine to deliver 630 weekly passenger trips. Transit accessibility is classified as limited, with local residents living an average of 770 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a mainly residential suburb, the majority of working residents travel out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 94%. Car ownership averages 1.4 vehicles per residence. Around 22.3% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 rules).
Transit service frequency averages 90 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 39 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.8% of residents in Dromana report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Medical statistics show relatively healthy trends for Dromana residents, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and medical conditions showing outcomes that broadly align with national averages and showing a normal spread of standard health conditions across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly below the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~3,897 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical diagnoses in the locality were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 10.9 and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 62.8% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Working-age citizens show higher than average rates of chronic health issues. The area has 32.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,426 people), which is higher than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Medical outcomes for seniors are above average, with nationwide standings matching the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dromana is largely Australian-born, at 81.2% of residents, with 9.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (25.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Dromana displays lower than average levels of cultural diversity, with 88.0% of the population holding citizenship, 81.2% born in Australia, and 90.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which accounts for 48.4% of citizens in Dromana. However, the most pronounced overrepresentation is in Judaism, which makes up 0.2% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of family ancestry (parents' countries of birth), the three largest groups in Dromana are English, representing 30.1% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian, representing 25.6% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Irish, representing 9.6% of the population.
Furthermore, there are notable variances in other ethnic groups: Greek is overrepresented at 3.8% of Dromana (vs 2.7% regionally), Dutch at 1.8% (vs 1.2%) and Macedonian at 0.5% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dromana is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 18.0% 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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Dromana's median age of 50 years is notably higher than Greater Melbourne's 37 and well above the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Dromana has a higher share of residents aged 65 - 74 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (8.1%). This concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 9.6% to 11.6% of the population, while the 85+ group grew from 3.1% to 4.2%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 13.8% to 12.1% and the 0 to 4 age group fell from 4.8% to 3.6%.
By 2041, Dromana is projected to experience clear shifts in its age structure. Leading this change, the 75 to 84 cohort will expand by 56% (488 people), growing to 1,357 from 868. Demographic aging is ongoing, with residents aged 65 and older representing 63% of the projected growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 cohort shows almost no growth, increasing by just 1% (2 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dromana
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 7 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,626 at the 2021 Census → 7,490 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 (SAL20788). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.