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Essendon has an estimated 22,499 residents, up from 21,240 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,259 people, or 5.9%. 341 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 91.0% of that increase. That puts 3,652 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Essendon has an estimated total of approximately 22,499 residents, according to AreaSearch research integrating wider ABS demographic releases and post-Census address validations. This count represents an expansion of 1,259 people (5.9%) above the 21,240 people tallied in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this figure by examining the ABS June 2025 ERP data alongside 341 validated new addresses recorded following the Census to determine an updated base of 22,243 residents. Generating a population density of 3,652 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper quartile across Australia-wide benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration formed the primary catalyst for local demographic expansion, generating roughly 91.0% of net population gains throughout recent timeframes. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their foundation year) serve as the benchmark for AreaSearch SA2 modelling. When an SA2 lacks coverage in that series, figures are supplemented via Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, utilizing weighted aggregation techniques to step LGA-level figures down to SA2 boundaries. Aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are similarly applied across regions for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead across the suburb of Essendon, demographic growth is slated to sit slightly under the national median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an addition of 2,291 persons by 2041, which equates to a 9.0% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
524 new dwellings have been approved in Essendon over the past five years, an average of 104 a year. That is 4.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of statistical area building approvals data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that approximately 104 dwellings are approved each year in Essendon. Over the last 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, roughly 524 residential builds were permitted, including 58 sanctioned during FY-25 to date. While local headcount has slipped in recent periods, construction volumes have maintained a healthy pace relatively, benefiting purchasers. Builders are clearly targeting higher-tier markets, with new residential projects carrying an average expected construction cost of $1,211,000. Meanwhile, non-residential development remains subdued, with commercial planning approvals reaching just $2.0 million throughout the current financial year.
Essendon generates about half the per-capita residential construction seen across Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally and tightening supply, which bolsters demand for established stock. Higher-density formats dominate recent approvals, with townhouses or apartments comprising 78.0% and standalone houses making up 22.0%. This pivot toward denser housing offers more accessible price brackets suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. It also represents a substantial shift from the current built landscape of 47.0% houses, reflecting land constraints alongside changing buyer budgets and preferences. A ratio of roughly 483 people per dwelling approval demonstrates that the area is an established, mature market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline, Essendon is projected to welcome 2,035 new residents through to 2041. Ongoing approval velocities appear well-positioned to satisfy future housing demand, creating supportive purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for resident growth to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Essendon
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Essendon, worth an estimated $207 million. A further 62 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.9 billion. 11 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 area dynamics are heavily driven by capital works, state planning initiatives, and transport projects. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 specific developments expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include 881 Mt Alexander Road, Essendon, the Buckley Street Level Crossing Removal, LUMA Sunshine North, and the Moonee Valley Racing Club Grandstand & Clubhouse Redevelopment, which headline the key initiatives underway.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
881 Mount Alexander Road Mixed-Use Development
Planning permit approved for a 15-storey mixed-use development comprising 77 residential apartments, ground-floor retail tenancies, and commercial office space. Situated in the Essendon Junction Activity Centre, the site provides multi-level basement car parking and direct access to public transport corridors.
299 Pascoe Vale Road Mixed-Use Precinct
Approved mixed-use precinct at 299-311 Pascoe Vale Road, Essendon. The scheme is planned around the 20-minute neighbourhood concept and includes a six-storey mixed-use first stage with about 25000 sqm of retail, supermarkets, food and beverage premises, cinema and entertainment uses, gym, medical, veterinary, childcare, office and major basement car parking. A later residential stage is planned as two buildings ranging from about seven storeys on Pascoe Vale Road to about eleven storeys near the rail corridor.The design includes a green plaza, pedestrian-friendly streetscape, solar PV, rainwater harvesting and EV charging.
Moonee Valley Racing Club Grandstand & Clubhouse Redevelopment
A $200 million redevelopment of the Moonee Valley Racecourse. Construction commenced in late 2025. The project features a new grandstand Event Centre, re-oriented racetrack, an 83-room boutique residential hotel, rooftop bar, wellness centre, and infield activation. Demolition and civil works are currently underway, with completion anticipated for the 2027 Cox Plate.
Hart Industrial Precinct
A 30 hectare aviation, commercial and light industrial precinct in the north-east of Essendon Fields, named after aviation pioneer James "Bob" Hart. Stage 1 civil works, including the Global Avenue extension, services and the stage 1 retarding basin, are complete. Operational buildings include Autex Acoustics at 121-131 Global Avenue, Modscape at 112-120 Global Avenue and Dutton Wholesale at 1 Challenger Court, with Modscape storage at 117 Global Avenue. As of September 2026, landscaping, boundary works and retarding basin stage 2 (due Q1 2027) remain ongoing.Further warehouses and a cafe are planned subject to market demand.
Napier Park Masterplan and Community Hub
Program of works to protect and enhance Napier Park's heritage Plains Grassy Woodland and improve local community facilities in the Loeman Street precinct. Recent stages have focused on stormwater harvesting and a new vegetated swale to support the river red gums and improve water quality before flows reach Five Mile Creek and Moonee Ponds Creek. Future stages are expected to deliver further landscape upgrades, paths and open space improvements that support a future community hub and early years facilities for nearby families.
Maribyrnong River Master Plan Implementation
Comprehensive restoration and improvement of the Maribyrnong River corridor through Avondale Heights and surrounding reaches. The program includes flood mitigation infrastructure, riparian habitat restoration, active transport trails, and upgraded community recreation facilities.
191 Rosamond Road Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development featuring two towers of 14 and 16 storeys with 622 apartments, commercial spaces at ground level, and amenities including co-working space, wellness centre, gym, and recreational areas. Located opposite Highpoint Shopping Centre in a major retail and transport precinct.
Property Collectives - 488-490 Victoria Street
Intentional community development by Property Collectives featuring 10 apartments with high environmental performance. Designed by Zen Architects with landscape by Simone Bliss Landscape Architecture. Part of the Westwyck One Planet Living eco-village. Average NatHERS rating of 8.7 with highest achieving 9.2 stars. Includes shared community spaces, rooftop garden, bike storage, and sustainable living features using their innovative building group joint venture model.
13,726 residents of Essendon are employed, from a labour force of 14,244. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 73.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,392, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Essendon boasts a well-credentialed resident labour pool with significant professional sector participation, an unemployment rate of merely 3.6%, and 3.2% estimated yearly employment growth per aggregated AreaSearch metrics. Employed residents numbered 13,726 as of March 2026. The local jobless rate sits 1.1% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while participation is strong at 73.4% versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicated that 39.7% of local workers operated from home, though pandemic restrictions at the time warrant consideration. Resident workers are primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and education & training.
Local specialization is especially prominent in public administration & safety, where representation is 1.4 times that of the broader region. By comparison, manufacturing accounts for a lower proportion locally at 4.9% compared to the regional figure of 7.2%. Comparing Census resident counts to working populations suggests that internal employment opportunities within the suburb are fairly limited. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM data demonstrate balanced local momentum, with employment climbing by 3.2% alongside an identical 3.2% rise in the labour force across the 12-month span, holding unemployment steady. Across Greater Melbourne, employment expanded by 2.1% while the labour force grew by 2.3%, yielding a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context on medium-term demand. Across the country, job counts are projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Projecting these sectoral trends onto Essendon's resident employment profile suggests local workforce numbers could rise by 6.9% across five years and 13.9% across ten years (representing a direct illustrative weighting that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Essendon is $2,132 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,067 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,219 a year against an average of $103,276. The average runs 61% 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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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows strong personal earnings across the suburb of Essendon, where the median income reached $64,219 and the average stood at $103,276. These figures substantially exceed Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023 lifts estimated earnings to $70,397 for the median and $113,211 for the average as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings placed in the 74th to 84th percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly earning bracket was $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 30.3% of residents (6,817 people) compared to 32.8% regionally. Furthermore, 34.6% take home upwards of $3,000 per week, reflecting considerable affluence. Housing costs consume 14.0% of income, disposable earnings sit in the 76th percentile, and the SEIFA income score places the suburb in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Essendon had 8,522 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 47% detached houses and 33% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,275 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, Essendon's residential landscape was divided between 47.2% standalone houses and 52.8% alternative formats such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses constituted 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 33.1%, outstripping metropolitan figures, while remaining residences were mortgaged (30.3%) or occupied by renters (36.5%). The typical local monthly mortgage payment of $2,275 surpassed the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, whereas median weekly rent was $380 against the metropolitan benchmark of $390. Across Australia, typical mortgage repayments sit lower at $1,863, while national rents trail slightly at $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Essendon counted 8,522 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,027 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 32% 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 63.8% of all households, consisting of 31.3% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent households. The remaining 36.2% consists of non-family arrangements, primarily lone person homes at 32.3% and group accommodation at 4.0%. The typical local household comprises 2.4 residents, slightly below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.1% of adults in Essendon hold a university qualification, including 29.4% with a bachelor degree and 10.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 12.7% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,715 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,120 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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Local qualifications in Essendon outpace wider figures, as 45.1% of persons aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% nationally. This strong educational profile underpins significant knowledge-economy capabilities. Bachelor qualifications represent 29.4% of the population, followed by 10.9% holding postgraduate credentials and 4.8% possessing graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications comprise 24.0% of individuals aged 15+, consisting of certificates (12.7%) and advanced diplomas (11.3%). Study engagement is strong throughout the community, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution. Specifically, 8.1% attend primary school, 8.0% are engaged in higher education, and 7.7% are enrolled in secondary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Essendon reaches 122 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 10,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Essendon is supported by 122 operational stops spanning buses, lightrail, and train services. A network of 23 routes delivers 10,915 passenger services each week, offering strong accessibility with residents situated an average of 161 meters from their nearest transit node. Given the residential character of the suburb, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 77% of trips and trains carry 11%. Car ownership sits at 1.1 vehicles per residence, trailing the regional norm. Census records from 2021 noted that 39.7% of workers conducted their jobs from home, though this coincided with pandemic-era circumstances.
Transit services run at a frequency of 1,559 daily journeys across the entire network, providing roughly 89 trips per stop each week. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.9% of residents in Essendon report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 indicators across Essendon are favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and morbidity revealing low rates of chronic illness across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably elevated at roughly 67% of residents (15,177 people), outpacing the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The most widely reported conditions are asthma and mental health concerns, recorded among 7.8 and 7.5% of the community, while 71.9% of residents report no chronic health conditions, closely tracking the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne. The working-age populace demonstrates excellent wellness profiles.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 18.0% of the population (4,049 people), compared with 15.1% regionally, and this older demographic enjoys solid health metrics that align with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.5% of Essendon residents were born overseas and 24.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.8%) and Australian (17.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Essendon is relatively high compared to many Australian suburbs, with 25.5% of residents born abroad and 24.6% speaking a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 57.0% of the local population against 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental birthplaces, the primary ancestries recorded in Essendon are English (19.8%), Australian (17.6%), and Italian (12.1%), the latter sitting well above the regional share of 5.2%. Other notable cultural groups include Greek at 3.7% (compared to 2.7% regionally), Maltese at 1.9% (versus 1.1%), and Croatian at 1.2% (against 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Essendon is 39. 30.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age breakdown in Essendon closely mirrors the Greater Melbourne profile, with the most pronounced variation across the four main age tiers being 3.8 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 2 years higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that time. Retirees and senior citizens (65+) have expanded from 15.8% to an estimated 18.0% of all residents since the Census. Moving toward 2041, the senior bracket is slated for the most substantial growth, projected to increase by 1,449 residents (36%) to 5,499.
Conversely, younger to middle-aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to see declines over that timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Essendon
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 3 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 341 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,240 at the 2021 Census → 22,499 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 (SAL20885). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.