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East Melbourne has an estimated 5,245 residents, up from 4,896 at the 2021 Census — a change of 349 people, or 7.1%. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,820 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 evaluations of ABS demographic revisions for the wider region, alongside recent address validations performed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of East Melbourne has an estimated population of approximately 5,245 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 349 people (7.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,896 people. This shift is determined from the resident count of 5,245, calculated by AreaSearch through analyzing the ABS June 2025 release of ERP data and ongoing post-Census address verification. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 2,819 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-Census population growth of 7.1% in the suburb of East Melbourne is within 2.2 percentage points of the statewide rate of 9.3%, indicating competitive expansion dynamics. Gains in the local population were mostly fueled by overseas migration, which served as virtually the sole source of population increases in recent times. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch adopts projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 localities omitted from this database, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation approach of population changes from LGA to SA2 tiers. Projected growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also utilized across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate that the suburb of East Melbourne is projected to experience population growth above the national median, with an expected increase of 791 persons by 2041 according to combined SA2-level forecasts, representing a total rise of 15.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
61 new dwellings have been approved in East Melbourne over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.5 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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According to AreaSearch's investigation of ABS building approvals allocated from regional statistics, the locality has averaged approximately 12 residential building approvals annually, summing to an estimated 61 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. Throughout FY-26 so far, no building approvals have been registered. As the population has contracted in recent times, the volume of housing completions has remained sufficient to meet demand, yielding a balanced property market with ample opportunities for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $541.8 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to significant local enterprise investment.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, construction activity in this area is heavily subdued, tracking 81.0% below the metropolitan per capita average. This constraint on new residential additions generally reinforces demand and supports valuation levels for existing properties. Construction volume also falls below the national benchmark, reflecting the mature, built-out status of the area and indicating possible regulatory constraints. Recent residential building permits have been comprised entirely of townhouses or apartments. This concentration of multi-unit dwellings provides more accessible price points, catering well to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The area has a ratio of approximately 3489 people per dwelling approval, which highlights the established state of the local property market. Demographic projections indicate that the local population will expand by 791 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around East Melbourne
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside East Melbourne, worth an estimated $1.21 billion. A further 190 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $99.9 billion. 72 are already under construction and 85 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 developments, and urban planning decisions represent key factors in regional progress. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 47 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Punt Road Oval Redevelopment, Simpson Street Residential Development, 250 Albert Street, and Fitzroy Gasworks, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Greenline Project
The Greenline Project is a transformational 4km urban renewal initiative creating a continuous promenade along the north bank of the Yarra River (Birrarung). Connecting five precincts from Birrarung Marr to Saltwater Wharf, the first major stage at Birrarung Marr is complete while planning and detailed design advance for the central riverfront sections. Delivered by the City of Melbourne in partnership with design studios ASPECT Studios and TCL, the project integrates native habitat restoration and Indigenous cultural design.
Punt Road Oval Redevelopment
A major transformation of the Richmond Football Club's home, featuring a new Jack Dyer Stand with a spectator capacity of 8,000. As of early 2026, construction is progressing with the car park structure nearing completion and the new stand footprint widening. The project includes elite training and administration facilities for AFL and AFLW teams, a realigned MCG-sized oval, and a three-level underground car park. It also houses the William Cooper Centre for community and indigenous programs, including the Korin Gamadji Institute and Melbourne Indigenous Transition School.The design incorporates salvaged bricks from the original historic stand to preserve the site's heritage.
Simpson Street Residential Development
A residential development by Abadeen Group to construct nine three-storey townhouses on a heritage-listed site in East Melbourne. The project involves the partial demolition and redevelopment of the existing structures.
Acteo Group Collingwood Showroom
A four-storey automotive sales and service facility designed by David Earle Architects for Acteo Group (Ateco). The development involves the amalgamation of several sites to create a flagship showroom hub for brands including Maserati, Renault, and Dodge Ram. The facility features ground-floor vehicle displays, upper-level workshops and repair stations, and rooftop vehicle storage, replacing a former pharmacy and industrial warehouse buildings.
90-100 Bridge Road, Richmond
A six-storey mixed-use development featuring 1,639 sqm of specialist medical suites across the first four floors, 1,253 sqm of premium office space, and 89 sqm of ground-floor retail. Designed by Wardle (formerly John Wardle Architects), the project involves the demolition of existing structures to create a contemporary healthcare and commercial hub on an amalgamated 941.7 sqm site. The building includes two basement levels with 19 car parking spaces and extensive end-of-trip facilities. A portion of the office space is designated as a satellite office for the legal firm Arnold, Thomas and Becker.
Fairfield by Marriott and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Richmond
A dual-branded hotel development comprising Australia's first Fairfield by Marriott and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. The six-storey project includes 100 hotel rooms and 26 apartment-style units with full kitchens. The development also features a restaurant, cafe/bar, and end-of-trip facilities. It is being delivered in two stages, with the apartment component opening in 2026 and the hotel following in 2028.
46-52 Smith Street Office & Wellness Centre
A six-storey boutique office development including ground-floor retail and a premium gymnasium. The project features the restoration of the existing heritage facade, maintaining the commercial and historic character of the Smith Street precinct.
Walk Up Village
A 13-storey mixed-use development inspired by Mediterranean hilltop villages. Features twin interconnected towers with a 118-key hotel, creative co-working spaces, retail, artist studios, galleries, community spaces, cinema, restaurants and a rooftop garden. Designed by London-based 6a architects with Dan Pearson Studio landscaping. The project reinterprets local industrial vernacular to celebrate multiculturalism and an openness to the public.
3,654 residents of East Melbourne are employed, from a labour force of 3,776. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 76.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,701, about 2.6 times 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 local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with professional services representing a major sector, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.4% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch calculations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 3,654 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.5% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the labor participation rate significantly exceeding the norm (76.0% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate that a substantial 54.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary employment fields for residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. There is a notable concentration of residents working in professional & technical services, with its share of employment reaching 2.1 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction has a minor footprint, accounting for 3.8% of employment compared to 9.7% across the wider region. Hosting 3.9 workers for every local resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as a significant employment hub, drawing in commuting workers from other districts to fill its surplus of jobs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional geographies, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment levels grow by 3.4% and the total labor force expand by 3.7%, leading to a rise of 0.3 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment expand by 2.1% and its labor force grow by 2.3%, while its unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on expected local employment trajectories. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific growth rates to the local industry mix indicates that employment in this area is projected to rise by 7.6% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Melbourne is $2,345 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,532 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $78,074 a year against an average of $175,491. The average runs 125% 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 tax data from the ATO at the postcode level for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in this locality recorded a median income of $78,074 and an average income of $175,491. These figures place the area in the highest nationwide percentile, comparing to metropolitan averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would place these figures at roughly $85,585 for the median and $192,373 for the average as of March 2026.
Census indicators show that household, family, and individual incomes are all highly ranked, positioning between the 85th and 97th percentiles nationally. Among local earners, the weekly income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 30.1% of residents (1,578 people), which mirrors the broader metropolitan trend where 32.8% of the population falls into this category. The high proportion of top-tier earners, with 41.7% of the population receiving weekly incomes above $3,000, reflects a strong degree of financial capacity in this locality. While high housing costs absorb 15.4% of household incomes, strong overall earnings keep disposable incomes in the 85th percentile, and the area's SEIFA economic index ranking is in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Melbourne had 2,396 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 3% detached houses and 74% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in the area at the time of the latest Census consisted of 3.2% houses and 96.7% other dwellings, including semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, contrasting with the metropolitan distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the metropolitan benchmark, standing at 27.5%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (18.3%) or occupied by tenants (54.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,383 was considerably higher than the Greater Melbourne average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $480 compared to the metropolitan median of $390.
On a national scale, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Melbourne counted 2,396 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,567 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 10% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 49.9% of all local households, which includes 9.6% couples with dependent children, 35.5% couples without children, and 3.3% single parent households. The remaining 50.1% of households are non-family arrangements, with single person households representing 43.1% and group houses making up 7.1% of the total. The median household size of 1.8 persons is below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
67.4% of adults in East Melbourne hold a university qualification, including 39.8% with a bachelor degree and 21.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 6.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational profiles in the locality are substantially higher than broader benchmarks, with 67.4% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 33.4% across VIC. This high concentration of qualifications positions the population well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 39.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.8% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. Vocational education accounts for 15.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 6.3%. A significant 20.7% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies.
This enrollment includes 10.6% attending tertiary institutions, 3.1% in primary school, and 2.8% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in East Melbourne reaches 37 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 24,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 37 active public transport stops operating in the area, offering a combination of lightrail services and buses. These stops accommodate 38 different routes, which support a total of 24,868 passenger trips each week. Transport connection ratings are excellent, with residents living an average of 156 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the locality, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 46%, followed by walking at 28% and train travel at 6%.
The average number of motor vehicles per household is 0.6, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 54.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 3,552 departures daily across all active routes, which represents approximately 672 weekly departures for each public transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.4% of residents in East Melbourne report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 95.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Health metric evaluations show excellent profiles across the area, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term health issues, revealing a low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age bands, alongside an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance held by approximately 96% of the population (5,014 people). This coverage level compares to 56.7% for Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported among residents were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 8.8% and 7.2% of the population, respectively, while 69.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The population under the age of 65 exhibits favorable health outcomes relative to typical averages. Seniors aged 65 and older represent 23.5% of the local population (1,232 people), which is higher than the 15.0% share seen across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes in this older cohort are especially positive, with national benchmarks aligning closely with those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.1% of East Melbourne residents were born overseas and 14.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.3%) and Australian (16.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays greater cultural diversity than most areas, with 14.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 29.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 39.7% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ethnic ancestry based on parents' place of birth, the three most common backgrounds are English, representing 27.3% of the population (well above the metropolitan average of 20.1%), Australian at 16.7%, and Irish at 12.8% (well above the metropolitan average of 6.5%).
There are also notable differences in other ancestral groups, with Scottish background overrepresented at 9.9% (compared to 5.6% metropolitan-wide), French background at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Polish background at 0.9% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Melbourne is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.4% 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 41 years is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and higher than the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age group is highly represented at 26.5% of the local population, compared to metropolitan trends, while children aged 5 - 14 years are underrepresented at 3.3%. This concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also well above the national rate of 14.6%. Following the 2021 Census, younger inhabitants have contributed to lowering the median age by 1.2 years to 41. Specifically, the 25 to 34 cohort expanded from 23.4% to 26.5% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 6.6% to 9.1%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 group contracted from 11.3% to 9.0%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.6% to 11.3%. Projections suggest the age structure will change significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age bracket is expected to grow the fastest at 50%, adding 236 residents to reach 709. The cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to drive 56% of total population growth, pointing to a aging trend. Conversely, population contractions are expected within the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Melbourne
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 10 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 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 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,896 at the 2021 Census → 5,245 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 (SAL20830). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.