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Essendon West has an estimated 1,764 residents, up from 1,559 at the 2021 Census — a change of 205 people, or 13.1%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 63.0% of that increase. That puts 1,713 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 investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region combined with new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Essendon West has an estimated population of approximately 1,764 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 205 people (13.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,559 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 1,749, which AreaSearch estimated by reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 1,712 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average benchmark across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 13.1% expansion rate of the suburb of Essendon West since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (4.9%) and the state, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population gains were mostly propelled by overseas migration, which made up approximately 63.0% of the total growth during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates across age categories from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, a population growth rate above the national median for statistical areas is anticipated, with the area projected to add 219 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2-level estimates, showing an overall rise of 11.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
98 new dwellings have been approved in Essendon West over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 12.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical area statistics, the suburb of Essendon West has averaged approximately 19 development approvals for dwellings annually, with an estimated 98 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 20 during the current FY-26. With an average of 1.5 new residents per year per new dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand show a healthy balance that supports stable market conditions, though recent data indicates this has surged to 7.5 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising demand and diminishing supply.
Construction values for these developments average $645,000, indicating developers are focusing on the high-end residential market. Furthermore, $3.0 million in commercial development approvals was registered this financial year, highlighting that the neighborhood remains mostly residential. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Essendon West displays 78.0% more development activity per person, providing home buyers with more options, even though building pace has slowed down recently. This level is far higher than the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence in the locality. Recent building approvals consist of 38.0% standalone houses and 62.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This trend toward more compact housing styles provides a less expensive entry point and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 67.0% houses), signaling a decline in available development sites while mirroring modern lifestyles and the requirement for diverse, budget-friendly housing choices. With roughly 314 people per approval, the suburb of Essendon West is showing signs of a changing market. Looking forward, the suburb of Essendon West is projected to add 204 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Under the current building trajectory, residential supply should comfortably satisfy demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Essendon West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 51 current infrastructure and development projects close to Essendon West, worth an estimated $16.3 billion. 11 are already under construction and 11 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates have a significant impact on local area trends. In total, a single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is expected to affect the neighborhood. Key local initiatives include LUMA Sunshine North, the Niddrie (Keilor Road) Activity Centre Structure Plan, the North Essendon Activity Centre Plan, and the Maribyrnong River Master Plan Implementation, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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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.
Thomas Holmes Street Affordable Housing
A seven-storey building providing 83 social and affordable one- to three-bedroom apartments for vulnerable groups including women and children escaping family violence, older women at risk of homelessness, key workers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Construction officially began with a sod-turning ceremony on 24 September 2025, delivered by VincentCare Community Housing (a subsidiary of St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria) in partnership with the Commonwealth Housing Australia Future Fund Facility and the Catholic Development Fund.The homes are expected to house more than 150 individuals and families and are targeted for completion in early 2027.
Hart Industrial Precinct
A 30 hectare aviation, commercial and light industrial precinct in the north-east section of Essendon Fields. Stage 1 is over 60 percent complete, with more than 100000 square metres of total site area delivered and about 64000 square metres of development-ready land remaining. Operational facilities include Autex Acoustics at 121-131 Global Avenue, Modscape at 112-120 Global Avenue, Dutton Wholesale at 1 Challenger Court and temporary Modscape module storage at 117 Global Avenue. Civil infrastructure including the Global Avenue extension, services and stage 1 retarding basin is complete, while landscaping, boundary interface works and stage 2 retarding basin works are ongoing.Further warehouses and a cafe are planned subject to market demand.
White St
12-storey mixed-use project within the Highpoint Activity Centre, comprising retail at ground and 268 apartments with about 290 car spaces. Originally advanced by Hengmao Australia with Elenberg Fraser as architect; site subsequently sold to a Sydney-based developer. Council records show the development is approved for this site.
Niddrie (Keilor Road) Activity Centre Structure Plan
The Niddrie (Keilor Road) Activity Centre Plan establishes a long-term framework to deliver approximately 3,400 new dwellings by 2051. Finalised under Amendment GC252 in April 2025, the plan facilitates higher-density mixed-use development within the core, featuring building heights of 8 to 12 storeys on key opportunity sites. It introduces a streamlined 'deemed to comply' planning process and new infrastructure funding systems effective from January 2027 to accelerate housing delivery near existing tram and bus services along the Keilor Road corridor.
North Essendon Activity Centre Plan
The North Essendon Activity Centre Plan outlines the strategic framework to accommodate housing growth around Mount Alexander Road and Bulla Road, unlocking up to 5100 new homes by 2051. Finalised in 2025, it includes new built form controls and a streamlined planning process to encourage higher density living close to transport and services.
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.
1,086 residents of Essendon West are employed, from a labour force of 1,091. Unemployment sits at 0.5%, with participation at 74.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Essendon West has a highly educated workforce with a strong concentration in professional services, showing an unemployment rate of only 0.5% and an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area records. As of March 2026, there are 1,086 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 4.3% lower than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, while workforce participation is standard at 74.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a high proportion of residents, 37.4%, worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are construction, professional & technical, and education & training. The workforce is highly specialized in construction, holding a share of employment that is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation, employing just 9.6% of the workforce in the suburb of Essendon West compared to 14.2% in Greater Melbourne. Although there are local jobs available in the neighborhood, a comparison of Census employment figures to local residents suggest that many commute outside the area for work. According to AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS data pooled from broader statistical areas, the 12-month timeframe saw employment expand by 1.4% and the labor force grow by 0.9%, which drove the unemployment rate down by 0.5 percentage points. This differs from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force increased by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide further context for future demand in the suburb of Essendon West. These five and ten-year projections have been compared to local employment patterns to forecast future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local jobs profile suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Essendon West should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Essendon West is $2,338 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,040 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,612 a year against an average of $85,920. 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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Data from AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 shows the suburb of Essendon West recorded a median taxpayer income of $65,612 and an average of $85,920. These figures rank among the highest nationally, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these incomes at approximately $71,924 (median) and $94,186 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes are all elevated in the suburb of Essendon West, placing between the 81st and 85th percentiles nationally.
In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly wage bracket accounts for 30.0% of the population (529 individuals), which matches the broader metropolitan area where 32.8% fall in this band. A large portion of residents, 36.9%, earn over $3,000 per week, indicating local prosperity that supports strong economic activity. Housing costs consume 14.9% of income, and solid earnings place residents in the 85th percentile for disposable income, with a SEIFA income score in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Essendon West had 571 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,682 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing layout in the suburb of Essendon West consisted of 67.0% houses and 33.1% other types of housing (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in the suburb of Essendon West stood well above the Melbourne metro level at 36.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.5%) or rented (27.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro average at $2,682, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Across the country, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Essendon West are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also substantially higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Essendon West counted 571 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 646 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the majority of households at 71.3%, consisting of 40.3% couples with children, 18.9% couples without children, and 10.5% single parents. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.7%, with single-person households making up 25.6% and shared households accounting for 3.3%. The median household size of 2.7 people is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.9% of adults in Essendon West hold a university qualification, including 25.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 15.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,555 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,100 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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Academic credentials in the suburb of Essendon West are significantly higher than broader regional averages, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 27.7% in the SA4 area and 30.4% nationally. This educational advantage positions the area well for professional and knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 25.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (15.5%). Engagement in education is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in some form of study.
This is comprised of 10.5% in high school, 8.4% in primary school, and 7.5% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Essendon West reaches 8 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 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 1.5 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 studies show 8 active stops operating in the suburb of Essendon West, which are all bus stops. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, generating 1,546 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 163 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the neighborhood, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 86%, followed by trains at 6%. Car ownership averages 1.5 per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A significant 37.4% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules). Service frequency averages 220 journeys per day across all transport routes, which translates to about 193 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.3% of residents in Essendon West report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.7% 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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Medical outcomes are highly positive in the suburb of Essendon West, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with younger demographics showing a very low rate of common health issues. In addition, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 61% of the population (1,070 people) compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most frequent health issues reported by residents were asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.6% and 6.3% of the community respectively, while 73.3% of residents reported having no long-term health issues compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The suburb of Essendon West has 16.8% of its population aged 65 and over (296 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health ratings among this senior group are strong, though they rank lower on a national scale than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Essendon West is largely Australian-born, at 78.5% of residents, with 23.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.9%) and English (18.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Essendon West exhibits greater cultural diversity than most other local areas, with 21.5% of the population born outside of Australia and 23.0% speaking a non-English language at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 66.0% of the community, which contrasts with the 43.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Essendon West are Australian at 19.9% of the population, English at 18.8%, and Italian at 13.6%, which is much higher than the regional average of 5.2%.
Some other ethnic backgrounds also show distinct representation, with Maltese overrepresented at 2.3% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Croatian at 1.3% (compared to 0.7%), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Essendon West is 39. 27.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 39 in the suburb of Essendon West is slightly above the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and very close to the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is notably over-represented locally (15.7%) compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented (11.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 14.6% to 16.3% of the population, and the 55 to 64 bracket increased from 10.8% to 11.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 17.1% to 15.7%.
Future population projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 55 to 64 age bracket expected to grow by 30% (62 people) to reach 272 from 209, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Essendon West
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 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 — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,559 at the 2021 Census → 1,764 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 (SAL20888). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.