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Dromana has an estimated 7,463 residents, up from 6,626 at the 2021 Census — a change of 837 people, or 12.6%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 246 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic evaluations combining broader regional ABS statistics with post-Census address verification by AreaSearch, the suburb of Dromana has an estimated population of 7,463 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 837 people (12.6%) compared to the 6,626 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 7,459 calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 66 validated new addresses logged after the Census. With 246 persons per square kilometer, the suburb maintains relatively low density, offering generous physical space and capacity for future housing expansion.
Outpacing both its broader SA4 region and the 2.0% expansion across the local SA3 area, the suburb of Dromana emerged as a key regional growth hub, propelled mainly by overseas arrivals who accounted for approximately 86.0% of recent population additions. Population forecasts synthesized by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia release figures anchored to 2022, complemented where necessary by 2023 Victorian State Government LGA projections redistributed to SA2 boundaries via weighted growth modelling. These aggregated age-specific growth trajectories are extended across the 2032 to 2041 horizon. Looking ahead, long-term projections place the suburb of Dromana among the country's upper quartile for expansion, anticipating a 27.4% rise over the 16 years to add 2,047 persons by 2041 under SA2-level modelling.
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521 new dwellings have been approved in Dromana over the past five years, an average of 104 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 131 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 158, 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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An evaluation of local ABS building consent data shows that Dromana has averaged approximately 104 residential building permits annually, translating to roughly 521 approved dwellings throughout the preceding 5 financial years, with FY-25 to date contributing 158 approvals. With roughly 1.4 incoming residents per newly built home recorded across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand matches additions closely to maintain balanced market fundamentals. Developers have concentrated heavily on high-end stock, with average construction costs reaching $650,000 per dwelling. Meanwhile, non-residential building activity generated $7.4 million in commercial development permits during the current financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character.
Per-capita construction volumes in Dromana exceed Greater Melbourne by 274.0%, significantly eclipsing national averages and demonstrating solid developer appetite while expanding options for prospective purchasers. The pipeline diverges sharply from the established neighbourhood fabric (where freestanding houses account for 82.0%), allocating 43.0% to separate houses and 57.0% to medium and high-density formats. This shift toward compact living options addresses rising affordability constraints and land scarcity while catering to entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Construction intensity stands at around 63 people per approved dwelling, pointing toward an active and expanding market. Based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Dromana is on track to add 2,043 residents by 2041. Ongoing building activity suggests that future residential additions will adequately satisfy anticipated demographic demand, fostering balanced buyer conditions and potentially supporting population expansion beyond baseline expectations.
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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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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, civic works, and local development policies exert a significant influence on neighborhood growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 notable projects expected to shape the local environment, highlighted by major undertakings such as the Dromana Pier Redevelopment, Dromana Hub Shopping Centre Refurbishment & Expansion, Martha Cove Marina Village Centre, and the Greater Dromana Masterplan.
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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.
3,551 residents of Dromana are employed, from a labour force of 3,698. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 56.5%. 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. 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 capable local workforce featuring strong representation across the building trades, an unemployment rate standing at 4.0%, and annual jobs growth estimated at 2.0% per AreaSearch aggregated metrics. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 3,551, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.8% under the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, although local labour force participation of 56.5% falls well behind the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 22.3% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 health directives. Local employment is predominantly concentrated across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The building sector exhibits notable local concentration, employing residents at 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. In comparison, professional & technical roles account for only 6.3% of the resident workforce, trailing the wider metropolitan mark of 10.1%. A comparison between local resident worker totals and the working population enumerated at the Census indicates a constrained internal job base. Synthesised ABS and SALM figures indicate that during the year leading to March 2026, Dromana recorded a 2.0% lift in total employed persons alongside a 2.3% expansion in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% increase in employment and a 2.3% rise in the labour force, causing a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Applying Mar-26 industry projection models from Jobs and Skills Australia—which forecast nationwide employment to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years—to the local industry profile suggests Dromana's workforce could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on illustrative weighting without local population adjustments.
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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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Postcode-level taxation figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $43,392 and a mean of $63,714 in the suburb of Dromana. These metrics trail Greater Melbourne, where median and average taxpayer earnings stood at $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $47,566 for median earnings and $69,843 for the mean. At the 2021 Census, local individual, family, and household earnings all tracked between the 20th and 24th percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly household income bracket encompasses $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 29.0% of residents (2,164 people), aligning with the wider regional share of 32.8%. Living costs present notable strain, with retained income averaging 83.4% to sit in the 20th percentile, while the SEIFA income measure assigns the area to 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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Data from the latest Census shows that separate houses constituted 82.4% of Dromana's housing stock, with apartments, townhouses, and other formats comprising 17.6%, in contrast to metropolitan Melbourne where freestanding houses made up 67.9% and other residences 32.1%. Outright property ownership was substantially higher locally at 45.4% compared to metropolitan levels, alongside 28.0% of homes under a mortgage and 26.6% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly home loan repayments were $1,781 locally, coming in below the metropolitan median of $2,000 and the national standard of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $380, slightly under the Melbourne metro figure of $390 but exceeding the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dromana counted 2,711 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,053 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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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 66.1% of local households. This category breaks down into couples without children (31.9%), couples with offspring (21.9%), and single parent families (11.4%). Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 33.9%, consisting largely of single-person occupancies (30.8%) alongside group living arrangements (3.0%). The area's average household size sits at 2.2 people, below the 2.6 recorded across Greater Melbourne.
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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Educational attainment profiles in the area show that 21.8% of residents hold higher education degrees, tracking below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Bachelor degree holders form the largest tertiary group at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate award recipients at 3.5% and graduate diploma holders at 2.7%. Vocational qualifications are widespread, with 39.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, divided between certificate programs (26.4%) and advanced diplomas (12.6%). Overall study engagement remains active, with 25.2% of the local population participating in accredited education. This cohort comprises 8.6% enrolled in primary schools, 7.5% attending secondary institutions, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Dromana reaches 16 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 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 transport connectivity across Dromana encompasses 16 active bus stops spread across 3 separate routes, generating 1,507 scheduled passenger services each week. Local transit options are generally limited, with residents living an average distance of 770 meters from their nearest boarding point. Private motor vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel for outward commuting, utilized for 94% of trips, with households owning an average of 1.4 vehicles. In addition, 22.3% of the workforce worked remotely based on the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing pandemic restrictions. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 215 daily trips, representing roughly 94 departures per week for each individual stop.
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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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General health conditions in Dromana track closely with broader national averages across both younger and older cohorts, with AreaSearch disease and mortality reviews showing typical epidemiological patterns. Private health insurance participation stands at approximately 52% (covering ~3,883 people), sitting slightly below the average SA2 area level and trailing the Greater Melbourne figure of 56.7%. Among reported long-term illnesses, arthritis affects 10.9% of residents and mental health disorders impact 9.1%, while 62.8% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Chronic health issues are somewhat more prevalent among working-age locals.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 32.0% of the population (2,388 people), more than double the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with older residents recording above-average health indicators that align well with nationwide distributions.
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 cultural diversity metrics than metropolitan averages, with Australian citizens making up 88.0% of the community, Australian-born individuals representing 81.2%, and 90.1% speaking exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, identified by 48.4% of the population. Judaism forms the most distinct localized religious overrepresentation at 0.2%, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Ancestral backgrounds are predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English lineage at 30.1% (well above the regional 20.1%), Australian heritage at 25.6% (compared to 18.4% regionally), and Irish background at 9.6%. Distinct local patterns are also visible among other heritages, with Greek ancestry representing 3.8% (against 2.7% regionally), Dutch background at 1.8% (against 1.2%), and Macedonian heritage comprising 0.5% (against 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dromana is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 18.6% 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 age distribution in Dromana clearly reflects its identity as a retirement and lifestyle community. As of August 2026, residents aged 65 and older make up 32.0% of the population, compared to 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Meanwhile, only 18.8% of Dromana’s residents fall into the 25 to 44 age group, whereas the broader region shows 32.1% in that bracket. This results in a median age of 50, which matches the 2021 Census estimate and sits 13 years higher than Greater Melbourne’s median of 37 from the same Census. The national median at that time was 38.
The most noticeable shift since the Census involves the retiree and elderly groups, rising from 29.1% to an estimated 32.0%. For 2041, the biggest growth is expected in the retiree and elderly categories, adding 1,279 new residents, which represents a 54% increase to reach a total of 3,667.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,626 at the 2021 Census → 7,463 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20788). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.