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East Geelong has an estimated 4,023 residents. That puts 1,194 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS demographic releases and newly validated post-Census addresses, the suburb of East Geelong is estimated to have a resident count of approximately 4,023 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 11 people (0.3%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 4,012 people. Such movement is deduced from an estimated resident base of 3,973 established after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside 10 validated new addresses logged post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,193 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch study regions.
Inward overseas migration served as the principal demographic driver, accounting for roughly 92.0% of all recent population expansion. Projections for each SA2 across the suburb of East Geelong incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset based on 2022 figures, supplemented where necessary by the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases via weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregation methods. Furthermore, age-cohort growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for 2032 through to 2041. Future demographic outlooks position the locality within the upper quartile of regional Australia, with SA2 aggregations anticipating an influx of 1,038 persons up to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 24.6% across the 16 years.
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25 new dwellings have been approved in East Geelong over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.5 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 of ABS residential approval statistics by AreaSearch indicates that East Geelong averages approximately 5 dwellings granted planning permission each year, totaling an estimated 25 homes sanctioned over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with no approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Amid prior demographic contractions, residential stock has aligned well with demand to maintain a stable, well-supplied marketplace offering ample buyer options. Concurrently, commercial development momentum remains robust, evidenced by $28.9 million in commercial project approvals logged during the current financial year. Residential building volumes in East Geelong trail the broader Rest of Vic.
benchmark considerably. Although building activity has picked up lately, this subdued rate of new development generally bolsters values and interest for established dwellings. Falling short of national levels as well, this trend underscores the mature character of the precinct and points to potential planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent residential consents have consisted exclusively of apartments or townhouses. This pivot toward higher-density dwelling options creates accessible entry price points while catering to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from the prevailing housing landscape (where separate houses constitute 85.0%), mirroring land availability constraints alongside evolving lifestyle and budgetary preferences. The area registers roughly 1596 people per dwelling approval, highlighting a well-established urban environment. Forecasts show that East Geelong is poised to add 988 residents up to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). If building activity continues at current rates, residential completions could fall short of demographic expansion, which may intensify competition among buyers and place upward pressure on property prices.
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 $11.4 billion. 11 are already under construction and 24 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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Capital investments, public planning strategies, and major infrastructure works represent key catalysts for localized performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects anticipated to shape the surrounding district. Prominent undertakings 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 principal developments detailed below.
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Barwon Women's and Children's Hospital
The over $500 million Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital is a landmark health project expanding maternity, neonatal, and paediatric care within the University Hospital Geelong precinct. Delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) with builder Built, the multi-storey project provides new birthing suites, paediatric multi-day and same-day inpatient beds, a Special Care Nursery, and specialized outpatient clinics. Following enabling demolition of Myers House, major construction is advancing toward completion in 2029.
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.
2,250 residents of East Geelong are employed, from a labour force of 2,332. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 69.5%. 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 4,985, 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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Supported by a highly skilled labor pool and substantial representation across key service industries, East Geelong records an unemployment rate of merely 3.5%, based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,250, with joblessness tracking 0.2% lower than the 3.7% rate observed across Regional Vic., while labor force participation reaches an elevated 69.5% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Furthermore, Census findings showed that 26.7% of local workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be noted. Local resident employment is anchored predominantly by health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The precinct exhibits clear industry concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment proportion 1.3 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of the workforce, well below the 7.5% regional mark across Regional Vic.. Generating 1.1 jobs for every local resident at the Census, the precinct serves as a notable employment center that draws workers in from surrounding communities. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that throughout the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 1.6% alongside a 0.8% drop in overall employment, leading to a 0.7 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Vic. experienced a 0.1% dip in employment, a 0.3% labor force decline, and a 0.2 percentage points fall in unemployment. Looking forward, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide useful perspective on prospective labor demand in East Geelong across five and ten-year horizons when aligned with the local industry profile. While nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-level trajectories vary widely. Extrapolating these industry trends across East Geelong's existing job distribution indicates potential employment growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting method excludes localized demographic forecasts).
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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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According to aggregated postcode-level ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, East Geelong recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $59,938 alongside an average of $85,026. These metrics rank exceptionally high on a national scale, substantially outperforming Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 reach roughly $65,704 for the median and $93,206 for the average. Census records position individual weekly income at the 72nd percentile ($943), while household income places at the 52nd percentile.
Across income tiers, 29.6% of residents (1,190 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely tracking the 30.3% share seen regionally. Residents retain 85.5% of earnings after meeting housing outlays, and the suburb achieves an overall SEIFA income standing in the 7th decile.
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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Census records indicate that the housing stock in East Geelong is composed of 85.3% freestanding houses and 14.7% alternative formats such as semi-detached residences and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other property types throughout Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership stands at 33.4%, trailing the wider region, while properties carrying a mortgage account for 35.3% and rental accommodations comprise 31.3%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments reach $1,827, exceeding the Regional Vic. benchmark of $1,430, whereas median weekly rent sits at $350 compared to $285 regionally. Relative to broader national figures, local mortgage payments remain below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the nationwide metric 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 constitute the primary household structure, making up 63.2% of all homes, which breaks down into couples without children (27.1%), couples with children (25.9%), and single parent families (9.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.8%, consisting of lone person households at 30.9% and group households at 5.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional Vic. standard 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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Tertiary qualification levels across East Geelong comfortably outpace wider regional indicators, with 39.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 27.3% across the SA3 area. This strong educational profile positions the community well to capitalize on knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 26.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. Additionally, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 30.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications spanning certificates (17.9%) and advanced diplomas (12.5%).
Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 26.3% of residents actively attending educational institutions. This cohort includes 7.8% enrolled in primary education, 6.5% pursuing tertiary education, and 5.9% undertaking secondary education.
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Public transport in East Geelong reaches 35 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 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 transport infrastructure across East Geelong includes 35 operational transit stops serviced by 27 separate transit lines, delivering a collective 4,227 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Accessibility is outstanding, with commuters situated an average of 142 meters from their closest transit facility. Given the area's predominantly residential footprint, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 83%, alongside 7% of trips on foot and 3% via bicycle. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.2 per home, below regional norms. Meanwhile, 26.7% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit schedules provide an average of 603 services per day across the collective network, generating roughly 120 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates demonstrate favorable health outcomes for East Geelong, with low rates of standard medical conditions observed across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is notably widespread, covering approximately 60% of residents (2,427 people) in contrast to the 50.5% benchmark recorded throughout Regional Vic.. Mental health issues and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 10.2 and 9.0% of the population, respectively, while 67.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, outpacing the 63.4% regional level across Regional Vic..
Working-age residents display standard health metrics. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 17.6% of the population (708 people), which is lower than the 24.0% share across Regional Vic.. Well-being among older cohorts remains above average, tracking in line with nationwide standards for the broader community.
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 East Geelong sit below general benchmarks, with Australian-born residents accounting for 85.4% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 91.0%, and 90.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 46.4% of the local population. The most prominent comparative overrepresentation is observed among adherents of Judaism, who make up 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% proportion seen across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified in East Geelong include English at 28.6%, Australian at 25.0%, and Irish at 13.2%.
Certain other backgrounds also demonstrate distinct representation profiles, such as Scottish heritage accounting for 10.3% of residents (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 1.7% (matching 1.7% regionally), and Croatian at 0.8% (versus 0.4% across the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Geelong is 40. 26.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of the suburb of East Geelong leans toward younger cohorts. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that 29.3% of the community consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 23.1% in Regional Vic., while seniors and retirees (65+) account for only 17.6% versus 24.0% regionally. The median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 40 as at August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years younger than the Regional Vic. median of 43 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the most noticeable demographic movement has occurred among young to middle aged adults, rising from 27.2% to an estimated 29.3%.
Projections indicate this 25 - 44 cohort will absorb the vast majority of future expansion up to 2041, increasing by 577 residents (49%) to reach 1,756.
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 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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 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. | ||
| 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 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,012 at the 2021 Census → 4,023 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 (SAL20829). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.