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East Bendigo has an estimated 2,326 residents, up from 2,246 at the 2021 Census — a change of 80 people, or 3.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 115 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 227 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of East Bendigo has an estimated population of approximately 2,326, established through AreaSearch assessments of ABS regional updates alongside post-Census validated address counts. Compared to the 2,246 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 80 people (3.6%). The calculation builds upon an ERP figure of 2,319 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 release, coupled with 115 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 227 persons per square kilometer, the local density remains low, offering substantial physical room alongside capacity for future residential expansion.
The suburb of East Bendigo saw a 3.6% gain from the Census, trailing the broader SA3 figure (4.4%) by only 0.8 percentage points to maintain solid expansion metrics. This upward movement was overwhelmingly underpinned by overseas migration, representing virtually the exclusive contributor to demographic growth over recent periods. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 boundaries. Where specific coverage is missing, figures incorporate the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases through weighted aggregation techniques transferring LGA growth to SA2 tiers, with age-cohort rates extending from 2032 to 2041 across all geographies. Looking ahead, the suburb of East Bendigo is slated for top-quartile population gains among non-metropolitan districts nationwide, with SA2-level modeling anticipating a 491-person addition by 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 20.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
103 new dwellings have been approved in East Bendigo over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, broadly in line with 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval figures mapped to statistical zones, East Bendigo maintains an annual pace of roughly 20 residential approvals, totaling 103 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 19 recorded in FY-25 to date. An average inflow of 1.5 people per year for every completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to well-aligned supply and demand fundamentals, while a reduction to 0.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years signals an even healthier market balance.
The mean construction value for new dwellings stands at $530,000, tracking slightly above regional benchmarks to reflect a focus on premium builds. Concurrently, $7.2 million in approved commercial activity has been logged for this financial year, reinforcing the residential character of the locality. Construction intensity in East Bendigo surpasses Rest of Vic. by 10.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, maintaining healthy stock for purchasers while reinforcing local demand. Medium-density formats have gained significant share in recent building activity, with apartments and townhouses representing 44.0% alongside detached houses at 56.0%, creating diverse entry points from entry-level dwellings to standard family properties. This marks a clear pivot away from the historical housing stock (presently 81.0% houses), reflecting tightened land supply alongside shifting buyer lifestyles and affordability requirements. Overall, a ratio of around 79 people per approval characterizes a low-density urban setting. Longer-term modeling indicates East Bendigo will welcome 484 additional residents by 2041 (benchmarked against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With prevailing construction activity expected to easily satisfy incoming residential demand, market conditions should remain accommodating for buyers while potentially enabling population gains to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around East Bendigo
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside East Bendigo, worth an estimated $67 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.36 billion. 19 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. 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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Public infrastructure investments and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key projects positioned to influence the district, including the Water and Sewer Network Program, Prime Business Park, St Aidans Road Kennington Social Housing, and Bendigo Low Line, which head the list of key local undertakings.
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Prime Business Park
A $55 million masterplanned business park at 8-16 Rohs Road, East Bendigo, developed by Prime Urban Group. Stage One is now complete, delivering 12 office suites, 23 warehouse units, two large factory spaces and a central cafe across more than 10,000sqm of flexible workspace, with capacity to support up to 250 workers. Tenants secured include Lifeline Loddon Mallee and the operators of the former Forage Cafe. Preliminary works for Stage Two, which will expand the estate's footprint, are now under way.Across the full site of 48 units the precinct is around 96 per cent sold, leased or reserved, making it the largest commercial hub under development in Greater Bendigo.
Water and Sewer Network Program
A major program to renew and upgrade critical water and sewer infrastructure across the Coliban Water region. Key 2026 activities include routine water mains cleaning via air scouring in Maiden Gully and Bendigo Central, and significant upgrades to the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant. The program also encompasses the Coliban Rural Water Efficiency Project, a $160 million initiative to modernize gold rush-era open channels with piped networks to reduce water loss by up to 79%. The Maiden Gully to Marong pipeline, a 17km critical link, is a centerpiece of this 'Big Water Build' to support regional population growth.
St Aidans Road Kennington Social Housing
84 new social housing units for residents aged 55 years and over, delivered by VincentCare Community Housing in partnership with Homes Victoria under the Big Housing Build. Mix of 64 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments and townhouses across five buildings, replacing 30 ageing independent living units. Includes a community hub, covered outdoor area, landscaping, parking and bicycle storage. Delivered in two stages to allow existing residents to relocate once.
Regional Sports Infrastructure Program - Bendigo
The Bendigo Sports Package is a major revitalization of three key sporting precincts. The Bendigo Stadium upgrade features a new 2-court annex, refurbishment of courts 9 and 10, and sustainability upgrades including solar panels. The Bendigo Showgrounds works include a new 500-seat multipurpose pavilion (the Showgrounds Function Centre), arena redevelopment with improved drainage, and perimeter fencing. The Bendigo Bowls and Croquet Clubs are receiving 4 refurbished bowls greens, 2 compliant croquet lawns, and a major clubhouse upgrade.These projects aim to boost regional tourism and community participation.
Bendigo Art Gallery Redevelopment
The largest civic infrastructure project by the City of Greater Bendigo, this $45M redevelopment includes a second-level blockbuster exhibition space, an innovative learning centre, a 100-seat theatre, and a Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural materials. Construction officially commenced in February 2026, aimed at increasing gallery capacity and regional tourism impact by an estimated $35M annually.
Bendigo Low Line
The Bendigo Low Line is a 4.4 km shared walking and cycling corridor being constructed within the Bendigo Creek flood channel between Golden Square and White Hills. The project completes the missing link in the Bendigo Creek Trail and includes a sealed shared path, new access ramps, retaining walls, drainage upgrades, lighting, seating, landscaping and wayfinding. Construction remained underway through 2026 with sections progressively opening as part of the broader Bendigo Creek active transport network.
Bendigo Airport Business Park
The Bendigo Airport Business Park is a key component of the $12 million Bendigo Airport terminal expansion and redevelopment project, completed in April 2024. The business park provides nine commercial lots (600-1,357 mý) for long-term lease in the landside precinct, each with road frontage, services, and direct airport access for freight and passengers. It complements the expanded terminal (four times larger than before) and supports the airport's growth to 200,000 annual passengers by 2034. Expressions of interest for the nine lots remain open as of November 2025, with additional lots planned for future release.
Bendigo Stadium and Bendigo Showgrounds Redevelopment
Two of the three projects in the Victorian Government's Bendigo Sports Package, delivered by Development Victoria on behalf of Sport and Recreation Victoria under the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Construction commenced at both venues in September 2025 and is due for completion in late 2026. At Bendigo Stadium (Red Energy Arena, 91 Inglis Street, West Bendigo), Fairbrother Pty Ltd is delivering a new two-court indoor annex with amenities and a second community entry, accessibility refurbishment of existing courts 9 and 10, an upgrade to the Sky Lounge and tournament office, a solar installation and backup generator, water reuse and energy-efficient systems, and car park and pedestrian access improvements.New 200-lux lighting across the 12 outdoor netball courts was completed and switched on in March 2026, ahead of the Central Victorian Netball Association season. At Bendigo Showgrounds (42-72 Holmes Road, North Bendigo), AW Nicholson is delivering a new multipurpose pavilion and function centre with 500-seat capacity and additional market sites, a re-levelled and resurfaced grass arena with upgraded drainage and new LED light poles relocated to the arena edge, new perimeter and security fencing, upgrades to all four entrances including a new pedestrian entry and ticket box at Gate 1, new asphalt trafficable surfacing for parking and stall areas, and additional seating, lighting and landscaping. The showgrounds component is funded at approximately 19.1 million dollars and remains open to the public throughout construction. Design was led by City Collective with Bendigo-based RMG Civil & Structural Engineers and Trident Building Surveyors. Both venues were originally slated to host 2026 Commonwealth Games events before the Victorian Games program was cancelled in July 2023. Delivery partners include the City of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo Stadium Limited and the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society.
1,153 residents of East Bendigo are employed, from a labour force of 1,190. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 58.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,582, about 197% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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East Bendigo features a capable local workforce anchored by essential services, registering an unemployment rate of just 3.1% alongside a 2.2% annual lift in employment according to AreaSearch's regional data modeling. As of March 2026, employed locals tally 1,153, while joblessness sits 0.6% below Regional Vic.'s 3.7% baseline, even as labour participation trails slightly at 58.4% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%. In the Census, working from home was reported by 13.9% of employed residents, a figure shaped in part by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily concentrated across retail trade, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.
Local specialization is especially pronounced in finance & insurance, where employment concentration reaches 2.1 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 3.1% of jobs locally, compared to 7.5% regionally. Recording 2.5 workers for every resident at the Census, the precinct serves as a net employment generator that draws commuting workers from surrounding communities. AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.2% while the workforce rose by 1.7%, reducing the jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional Vic., employment contracted by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Future workforce requirements can be assessed through Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry paths vary widely. When calibrated to East Bendigo's industry structure, local jobs are projected to grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing an unadjusted industry-weighting projection for demonstration without localized demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Bendigo is $1,258 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $715 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,523 a year against an average of $62,160. 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 ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch, median taxpayer earnings in the suburb of East Bendigo stand at $47,523, with an average of $62,160. These figures track below national standards, as well as Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $52,095 (median) and $68,140 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual brackets, Census 2021 results place local incomes between the 17th and 31st percentiles nationally.
Specifically, 27.0% of the community (628 individuals) falls into the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket, contrasting with the regional pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 30.3%. Retained income after housing costs is 85.0%, placing the suburb at the 19th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Bendigo had 978 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 4% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,213 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in East Bendigo consisted of 80.9% separate houses and 19.1% alternative formats (including apartments, semi-detached, and other homes), whereas Regional Vic. recorded 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in East Bendigo was 34.6%, sitting behind regional levels, with mortgaged homes making up 27.1% and rental properties accounting for 38.3%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,213 and median weekly rent was $295, both sitting below Regional Vic. levels of $1,430 and $285 respectively. Relative to Australian benchmarks, mortgage costs sit well under the national average of $1,863, with weekly rental rates noticeably lower than the $375 national figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Bendigo counted 978 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 40% 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 constitute 55.3% of local households, consisting of couples without children (24.9%), couples with children (19.1%), and single parent arrangements (10.6%). Non-family setups make up the other 44.7%, dominated by single-person residences at 39.6% and group homes at 4.7%. The typical household includes 2.1 people, remaining below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in East Bendigo hold a university qualification, including 15.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 25.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in East Bendigo sits below broader Victorian metrics, with 23.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding higher education degrees versus 33.4% in VIC, pointing to opportunities for upskilling. Within this group, bachelor degrees account for 15.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational training is well established, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, comprising certificates (25.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.2%). Formal study engages 23.2% of the local population. By sector, primary schooling accounts for 6.4%, secondary education encompasses 5.5%, and higher education enrolls 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in East Bendigo reaches 23 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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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East Bendigo contains 23 operating public transport stops across 4 separate routes, generating 1,145 weekly passenger journeys. Local connectivity is favorable, with residents averaging 210 meters to their nearest stop. Reflecting outward travel patterns, private vehicles represent 88% of commuting while walking accounts for 5%. Vehicle availability averages 1.2 per home, trailing the regional standard, while 13.9% worked from home at the 2021 Census amidst pandemic conditions. Public transport services deliver a combined average of 163 daily trips across local routes, providing approximately 49 weekly services at each individual stop.
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58.7% of residents in East Bendigo report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 9.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illness indicate meaningful health pressures in East Bendigo, with standard health issues prevalent across younger as well as older demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is limited, held by approximately 51% of residents (~1,196 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed medical challenges locally, affecting 11.9 and 11.6% of the population respectively, while 58.7% reported having no health conditions compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are notably elevated among working-age locals. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 25.3% of the community (588 people), slightly exceeding the 24.0% regional rate, with older residents experiencing some health vulnerabilities that align broadly with wider national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
East Bendigo is largely Australian-born, at 87.4% of residents, with 8.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (30.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in East Bendigo sit beneath broader averages, with Australian citizenship recorded at 88.2%, domestic births at 87.4%, and exclusive English usage at home reaching 91.1%. Christianity is the dominant faith, embraced by 49.4% of residents. The most pronounced divergence occurs in the Other religious category, which stands at 1.4% in East Bendigo compared to 0.8% in Regional Vic.. Parental heritage in East Bendigo is led by English (30.4%), Australian (30.3%), and Irish (10.0%) backgrounds. Divergences from regional trends are also evident across several other ancestries: Hungarian is elevated at 0.4% compared to 0.2% regionally, Scottish represents 9.0% versus 8.8%, and French accounts for 0.6% compared to 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Bendigo is 44, older than 80% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.3% 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 demographic profile in the suburb of East Bendigo skews younger than Regional Vic. overall. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 28.8% of the community as at August 2026, outstripping the 23.1% recorded regionally, while the 0 - 24 demographic accounts for 22.9% locally versus 28.5% across the wider region. The local median age is estimated at 44, shifting down from 45 in the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year above the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census, compared to an Australian median of 38. The most visible demographic transition since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 age cohort, rising from 26.5% to an estimated 28.8%.
This 25 - 44 cohort is also slated for the strongest long-term expansion, projected to add 306 residents (46%) to reach 976 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Bendigo
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 2 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 115 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,246 at the 2021 Census → 2,326 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 (SAL20828). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.