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East Geelong has an estimated 4,014 residents. That puts 1,191 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census East Geelong's population is estimated at around 4,014 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2 people (0.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,012 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,972, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,191 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 1,067 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 25.5% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
29 new dwellings have been approved in East Geelong over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas shows that the suburb of East Geelong has maintained an average of approximately 5 new residential approvals annually, culminating in an estimated 29 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Throughout FY-26 to date, no approvals have been registered. Because the population contracted during the previous term, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, fostering a balanced marketplace with reasonable options for purchasers, while newly built homes average a value of $533,000, pointing to a focus by developers on upscale properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $28.9 million have been logged this financial year, indicating a high level of local business development. In comparison to the Rest of Vic., the suburb of East Geelong experiences substantially lower construction volumes, sitting 86.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited addition of new housing typically supports demand and values for established properties. This rate is similarly below national figures, showing a mature marketplace and indicating potential planning or physical constraints. Modern building activity consists of 25.0% separate houses and 75.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher density options offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the existing housing stock, which currently stands at 85.0% houses, showing that buildable land is becoming scarcer alongside shifting lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied, economical housing. With roughly 1596 residents per approval, the suburb of East Geelong presents as a mature, developed community. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of East Geelong is set to add 1,025 inhabitants by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may fail to keep pace with this influx, which will likely heighten purchaser competition and reinforce property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around East Geelong
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 Geelong. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.3 billion. 10 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 active projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects include the Barwon Women's and Children's Hospital, the Geelong Marine Research Institute, the Malop Street Green Spine, and the Geelong Smart City Initiative, with the subsequent list outlining those of greatest local significance.
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Barwon Women's and Children's Hospital
The Barwon Women's and Children's project is a flagship health facility being built within the University Hospital Geelong precinct. The new hospital will feature expanded maternity services, a neonatal and parent care unit, paediatric inpatient units, birthing suites, and additional operating theatres. Main construction by Built Pty Ltd officially commenced in February 2025 following the completion of enabling works and the relocation of the Endoscopy and Day Procedure Unit. As of May 2026, the project is in active construction with major structural works progressing.The development is expected to support 1,500 jobs and provide world-class care for families in the Barwon South West region.
Cunningham Place
A 250 million dollar 17-storey mixed-use precinct on a full city block in central Geelong, designed by WMK Architecture for Amber Property Group in partnership with Grace Church (the long-time landowner). The scheme covers around 4,700 square metres bordered by Corio, Gheringhap and Clare streets and Transit Place, and includes 71 luxury apartments, a 168-room international hotel, a 5,000 square metre conference facility with a 650-seat auditorium, a supermarket, medical centre, childcare, co-working spaces, retail tenancies, a private resident cinema and a landscaped Sky Garden.Capped at 60 metres under the Central Geelong Framework Plan, the project sits one block from the Geelong waterfront. The previous building on the site was demolished in 2024 and the site has remained largely cleared since, with apartment sales continuing off the plan via McGrath Geelong. Originally targeted for completion ahead of the (since cancelled) 2026 Commonwealth Games, completion has slipped and is now expected later this decade.
Market Street Laneway Breakthrough
An urban renewal project creating a new open-to-sky north-south pedestrian laneway breakthrough connecting Market Street to Union Street in central Geelong (via demolition at 184-186 Ryrie Street). Inspired by Melbourne's iconic laneways, the project enhances connectivity, urban quality, and opportunities for events and commercial activation as part of the broader Geelong Laneways Action Plan. Construction commenced early 2025 with expected completion in 2026.
Ormond Road, East Geelong | Big Housing Build
Construction of 54 new modern, energy-efficient homes on Ormond Road, East Geelong, to replace outdated housing as part of the Big Housing Build. The project aims to provide safe and secure housing with convenient access to local schools, medical services, employment opportunities, and public transport, enhancing community well-being in the area.
Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) Refurbishment
Refurbishment of a high-containment facility, formerly known as the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL). This facility is crucial for scientific research into dangerous infectious agents, protecting Australia's livestock and aquaculture industries, and safeguarding public health from emerging disease threats.
Geelong Community Safety Center
A proposed integrated community safety center intended to house police, emergency services, and community support programs to enhance public safety and community engagement in the Geelong region. Note: this specific project could not be independently verified against Victoria Police, Department of Justice and Community Safety, or City of Greater Geelong sources as of this update; details below reflect the source record only.
Market Square Quarter Masterplan
The Market Square Quarter Masterplan is an ambitious $1 billion urban regeneration vision designed to transform a central city block in Geelong into a vibrant mixed-use civic heart. The proposal involves demolishing the declining shopping centre to create a 5,000 square metre green public space, an outdoor market, a new high-rise building with over 300 residential apartments on the current car park site, retail spaces, a potential supermarket, and the refurbishment of significant heritage buildings and the clock tower.The project is envisioned as a public-private partnership delivering essential housing stock and unlocking major investment for Central Geelong.
Geelong Smart City Initiative
The Geelong Smart City Initiative connects technology, data, and innovation to create a more liveable and sustainable Greater Geelong. It features open data via the Geelong Data Exchange and the 3D Digital Twin Victoria platform for enhanced urban planning and development.
2,227 residents of East Geelong are employed, from a labour force of 2,311. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 68.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,982, about 124% 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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The suburb of East Geelong features a highly qualified labor force, particularly within essential services, and has an unemployment rate of just 3.7%, according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 2,227 employed locals, matching the regional unemployment rate for Regional Vic. of 3.7%, while the rate of participation in the labor market is notably elevated at 68.2% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic. Census data reveals that a substantial 26.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a particularly strong concentration in health care & social assistance, operating at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises have a minimal footprint, accounting for just 0.7% of employment compared to 7.5% across the region. With 1.1 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, offering more jobs than it has working residents and drawing commuting workers from surrounding neighborhoods. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic zones, the labor force shrank by 1.8% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 1.1%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Vic. experienced a 0.1% dip in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Projections for national employment from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context for future labor demands in the suburb of East Geelong. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary widely by industry. Applying these national sector trends to the local job profile suggests employment in the suburb of East Geelong should rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Geelong is $1,782 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $943 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,938 a year against an average of $85,026. The average runs 42% 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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Income levels in the suburb of East Geelong are exceptionally high by national standards, based on ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. Taxpayers in the suburb of East Geelong recorded a median income of $59,938 and an average income of $85,026, comparing favorably to Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current local figures are estimated at roughly $65,704 for the median and $93,206 for the average as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census placed median personal weekly earnings at the 72nd percentile ($943), while household weekly income was at the 52nd percentile. Earnings distribution data shows 29.6% of the local population (1,188 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely matching the broader metropolitan average of 30.3%. Discretionary funds remaining after housing costs stand at 85.5% of income, and the suburb is positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Geelong had 1,688 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,827 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the last Census consisted of 85.3% separate houses and 14.7% alternative housing options, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to Regional Vic. averages of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of East Geelong was lower than the regional rate, standing at 33.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (35.3%) or tenants (31.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly higher than the Regional Vic. average at $1,827, while the median weekly rent was $350, compared to regional figures of $1,430 and $285 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of East Geelong are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Geelong counted 1,688 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 63.2%, consisting of 25.9% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. The remaining 36.8% of households are non-family arrangements, with single person dwellings making up 30.9% and group households accounting for 5.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.3% of adults in East Geelong hold a university qualification, including 26.1% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 954 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 level of education in the suburb of East Geelong is considerably higher than regional averages, with 39.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. and 27.3% in the wider SA3 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional, knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 26.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. Practical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 30.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical certificates or diplomas, including advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 17.9%.
Student numbers are high, with 26.3% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies. This enrollment includes 7.8% in primary schools, 6.5% attending university or vocational colleges, and 5.9% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in East Geelong reaches 35 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis shows 35 operational transit stops located in the suburb of East Geelong. These stops are served by 22 unique routes, which provide a combined total of 2,035 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 142 meters from their closest stop. As a mostly residential community, the majority of working residents commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 83%, followed by 7% walking and 3% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household, which is below the regional average.
A substantial 26.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service frequency averages 290 trips daily across the network, which translates to roughly 58 weekly passenger trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.7% of residents in East Geelong report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The suburb of East Geelong shows favorable wellness indicators, based on an AreaSearch review of mortality and chronic illness rates, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low incidence of typical medical issues, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the population (2,422 people). This compares to a rate of 50.5% across Regional Vic. The most prevalent health issues reported locally were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.2% and 9.0% of the population respectively, whereas 67.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Health profiles among working-age locals are generally standard. The suburb of East Geelong has 16.7% of its population aged 65 and over (670 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Health outcomes for local seniors are above average, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
East Geelong is largely Australian-born, at 85.4% of residents, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.6%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in the suburb of East Geelong are below average, with Australian-born residents making up 85.4% of the population, 91.0% holding citizenship, and 90.9% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 46.4% of the population. The most visible statistical variance is in Judaism, which represents 0.1% of residents, compared to a 0.1% share across Regional Vic. Regarding parental birthplace, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of East Geelong are English at 28.6% of the population, Australian at 25.0%, and Irish at 13.2%.
There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is highly represented at 10.3% of the suburb of East Geelong (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch ancestry stands at 1.7% (compared to 1.7%), and Croatian ancestry is at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Geelong is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 39 in the suburb of East Geelong is notably lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43, while remaining close to the national figure of 38. Compared to the wider region, the suburb of East Geelong has a larger percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 (17.6%) but a smaller proportion of seniors aged 75 to 84 (4.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the median age has shifted downward by 1.0 years from 40 to 39, reflecting a younger demographic trend. Notable shifts include the 25 to 34 age bracket increasing from 14.9% to 17.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rising from 12.3% to 13.5%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group fell from 14.4% to 12.9%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 14.3% to 13.1%. Demographic projections suggest the age profile of the suburb of East Geelong will change significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow substantially, adding 376 people (53%) to increase from 706 to 1,083, while the number of residents in the 55 to 64 bracket is projected to decrease by 4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Geelong
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,012 at the 2021 Census → 4,014 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 (SAL20829). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.