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Ferntree Gully has an estimated 28,337 residents, up from 27,398 at the 2021 Census — a change of 939 people, or 3.4%. 307 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,015 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population releases alongside new addresses validated following the Census, the suburb of Ferntree Gully has an estimated population of approximately 28,337 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 939 people (3.4%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 27,398 people. The estimate stems from an underlying resident population figure of 28,275 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 307 validated new addresses identified post-Census. Population density stands at 2,015 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 3.4% expansion recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (3.3%), positioning the suburb as a regional growth outperformer. Overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, generating around 61.0% of recent population additions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are adopted by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, while areas outside this coverage utilize 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures adjusted via a weighted population growth aggregation from LGA to SA2 level. For the 2032 to 2041 period, age-specific growth distributions derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations. Looking ahead, the suburb of Ferntree Gully is forecast to register population expansion slightly trailing the national statistical area median, gaining 1,113 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections—an overall rise of 3.7% across the 16 years.
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484 new dwellings have been approved in Ferntree Gully over the past five years, an average of 96 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 88 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 61% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 96, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that annual residential approvals have averaged roughly 96 dwellings, yielding approximately 484 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 96 approvals have been logged. With incoming population averaging 0.8 new residents per year per newly approved home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction is comfortably matching or exceeding demand, creating expanded options for purchasers and facilitating higher-than-projected population growth. Construction quality remains a priority, evidenced by an average expected construction value of $544,000 per dwelling, sitting moderately above regional averages.
In addition, $46.1 million worth of commercial building approvals have been granted during this financial year, underscoring strong local business capital expenditure. Per capita building activity sits at approximately 75% of the Greater Melbourne level and places within the 49th percentile nationally, moderating the volume of newly built alternatives and channeling buyer demand toward the established market. This below-average development pace highlights the mature status of the suburb alongside possible planning constraints. Newly approved stock breaks down into 61.0% standalone houses and 39.0% medium-to-high-density formats (townhouses or apartments), introducing diversified price points from traditional family residences to accessible compact options. This marks a clear evolution from current housing stock (where houses make up 88.0%), reflecting diminishing greenfield land, lifestyle changes, and the demand for more varied, economical housing types. With approximately 305 people per dwelling approval, the local property market retains a distinctly low-density character. Longer-term demographic modeling indicates an influx of 1,051 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Considering ongoing residential development patterns, the volume of incoming housing is well placed to absorb demand, maintaining favorable conditions for property buyers and enabling population gains to outpace current projections.
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Development applications around Ferntree Gully
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ferntree Gully, worth an estimated $273 million. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.7 billion. 17 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and public works programs represent fundamental drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 25 projects expected to influence the surrounding environment. Prominent developments include the Knoxfield Development Victoria Project, 13 Mountain Gate Drive Townhouses, Angliss Hospital Expansion, and Bluett Reserve Playground Upgrade, with the most significant initiatives summarized below.
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Ovata Knoxfield
Development Victoria project delivering approximately 400 homes across 2-4 bedroom townhouses and land lots in Knoxfield, branded as Ovata. Located on the former DELWP horticultural research facility site at the corner of Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road. Features a purpose-built wetlands system replacing a structurally unsound dam, green open spaces, walking and cycling links to Blind Creek Trail, and a mixed-use precinct along Burwood Highway for future retail and community services. Up to 10% affordable housing committed.Targeting Green Star Communities rating. Civil construction commenced June 2026, with the sales display suite expected to open July 2026, first home sales slated for late 2026, and construction of homes and wetlands continuing through 2027.
13 Mountain Gate Drive Townhouses
A residential development featuring three 2-bedroom townhouses, each spanning two storeys, designed for modern and spacious living. Located in Ferntree Gully within the City of Knox. The development application has been submitted with estimated completion in mid-2026.
Bluett Reserve Playground Upgrade
As part of the 2025-26 capital works program, Knox City Council is investing in the renewal of local playgrounds, including the one at Bluett Reserve in Ferntree Gully. The project aims to improve the recreational facilities for the local community.
Burwood Highway-McMahons Road Intersection Upgrade
Upgraded intersection at Burwood Highway, McMahons Road and Clyde Street in Ferntree Gully completed in 2024. Includes extra lanes in each direction on Burwood Highway, new traffic lights with dedicated pedestrian crossings, more street lights, dedicated right turn lanes, shared left turn and through lanes, and a dedicated left turn lane into Clyde Street with improved business access. Improves safety, reduces crashes, and enhances traffic flow.
Ferntree Gully Village Creative Placemaking Plan
Community-driven arts and cultural development project transforming public spaces in Ferntree Gully Village through murals, sculptures, lightbox galleries, and parklet upgrades to enhance safety, community connection, and local pride.
Boronia Station Upgrade & Plaza
Upgrade of Boronia Station and creation of a new landscaped plaza connecting to Dorset Road. Scope includes widened concourse, entrance canopies, relocated ticket and PSO offices, upgraded platform shelters and waiting room, new pedestrian crossing, improved pick-up/drop-off on Lupton Way, accessibility upgrades, enhanced lighting and CCTV. A new pocket park near Boronia Junction Shopping Centre is also included. Early works commenced in 2025 with geotechnical investigations along Lupton Way. Major works scheduled for early 2026 with the upgraded station, plaza and pocket park to open by end of 2026.Delivered by an alliance of Acciona, WSP and Metro Trains Melbourne under the Level Crossing Removal Project.
Ferntree Gully Community Housing
A 79-unit medium density development consisting of 41 one-bedroom units, 38 two-bedroom units, and 6 three-bedroom units, located on the site of the old Ferntree Gully Primary School. Part of the Nation Building and Economic Stimulus Project, jointly funded by Federal and State Governments. Residents are involved in a community vegetable garden and linked with local community activities through partnerships with Mountain District Learning Centre.
Angliss Hospital Expansion
A $112 million major redevelopment featuring a new four-storey, all-electric tower. The expansion delivers a 32-bed inpatient unit, four state-of-the-art operating theatres, a new central sterile supply department, and expanded outpatient and allied health services. Major structural works were completed in July 2025, and the project is currently in the fit-out and final construction phase to increase surgical capacity for the Knox and Yarra Ranges communities.
15,184 residents of Ferntree Gully are employed, from a labour force of 16,058. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 24,189, about 85% 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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Statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that the local labor force is well-skilled, highlighted by strong concentration in building and construction, an overall unemployment rate of 5.4%, and annual job growth of 1.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 15,184, while local unemployment sits 0.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, accompanied by a participation rate of 67.9% that trails the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. Census records also show 26.0% of local workers operating from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors providing employment to residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction shows an especially prominent footprint, employing local residents at 1.3 times the wider regional rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, accounting for 7.6% of the workforce locally against 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing resident numbers against the Census working population suggests the predominantly residential locality contains relatively limited employment capacity within its borders. AreaSearch's compilation of ABS and SALM figures across wider statistical geographies reveals that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, both employment and the labor pool expanded by 1.9%, maintaining steady unemployment conditions. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded 2.1% employment growth, a 2.3% workforce expansion, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provides broader context for future labor demand: nationwide jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories diverge widely across sectors. Applying these industry growth projections against the local occupational profile suggests employment among residents could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes localized population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ferntree Gully is $1,770 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $791 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,508 a year against an average of $64,832. 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 postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show median taxpayer earnings of $52,508 alongside an average of $64,832 in the suburb of Ferntree Gully. These earnings sit below national benchmarks and trail Greater Melbourne, where the median is $57,688 and the average reaches $75,164. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $57,559 for median earnings and $71,069 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit in a moderate bracket between the 47th and 51st percentiles.
The primary individual earnings tier spans $1,500 - 2,999, taking in 35.0% of residents (9,917 people) in line with the regional concentration of 32.8%. Residential accommodation absorbs 15.7% of income; nevertheless, disposable income sits at the 52nd percentile, while the SEIFA income assessment places the community within the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ferntree Gully had 10,280 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $386 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,918 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that separate houses formed 88.0% of the dwelling landscape in Ferntree Gully, with attached dwellings, units, and alternative formats making up the remaining 11.9%—a sharp contrast to metropolitan Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 34.5%, substantially higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 43.8% and rental properties represented 21.7%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,918 and median weekly rents were $386, both sitting below metropolitan counterparts of $2,000 and $390. Relative to Australia-wide figures, however, local mortgage costs surpass the national benchmark of $1,863, and rents exceed the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ferntree Gully counted 10,280 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the bulk of the domestic landscape at 73.3% of households, consisting of couples with children (34.3%), couples without offspring (25.0%), and single parent arrangements (13.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.7%, driven largely by sole-occupant residences at 23.9% alongside group households at 2.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.6 people, identical to the Greater Melbourne benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.0% of adults in Ferntree Gully hold a university qualification, including 17.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.9% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 3,241 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,033 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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Attainment figures point to educational challenges, as the proportion of residents holding higher education degrees (26.0%) sits significantly below the 37.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne, presenting a distinct target for future educational engagement. Undergraduate qualifications lead at 17.6%, with postgraduate degrees accounting for 5.7% and graduate diplomas representing 2.7%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (23.9%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). Active learning engagement is substantial across the community, with 27.2% of inhabitants participating in formal study.
This cohort comprises 8.9% attending primary schools, 7.2% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ferntree Gully reaches 137 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 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 transit infrastructure across Ferntree Gully includes 137 active stops providing bus services. A network of 20 individual routes services these facilities, delivering 5,085 weekly passenger trips. Access to the network is favorable, with the typical resident residing 263 meters from their nearest transit point. Due to the area's predominantly residential character, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel. Motor vehicle ownership sits above regional benchmarks at an average of 1.5 per dwelling. In addition, 26.0% of local workers were recorded working from home in the 2021 Census, a metric influenced by prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit schedules provide an average of 726 daily departures across the full network, generating approximately 37 weekly trips per transit stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the geographic centerpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.7% of residents in Ferntree Gully report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and illness incidence indicates below-average health outcomes for Ferntree Gully, with prevalent medical conditions observed across younger as well as older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage marginally surpasses the typical SA2 benchmark at roughly 52% of the populace (~14,871 people), while sitting below the Greater Melbourne figure of 56.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma constitute the most widespread chronic ailments locally, recorded among 9.1 and 8.5% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 66.7% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term illnesses, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Chronic health conditions appear elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 18.9% of residents (5,355 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with older residents experiencing health challenges that align broadly with national age benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.1% of Ferntree Gully residents were born overseas and 19.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.4%) and Australian (25.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Ferntree Gully exceeds that of most comparable local markets, characterized by 26.1% of the community born abroad and 19.3% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most widely held faith, practiced by 42.8% of the local population. Buddhism displays the most pronounced local concentration, accounting for 3.0% of residents against 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three largest groups in Ferntree Gully are English (26.4% vs 20.1% regionally), Australian (25.1% vs 18.4% regionally), and Other (8.0% vs 14.6% regionally).
Other specific ancestries exhibit distinct local variations, with Sri Lankan representation reaching 1.0% (compared to 0.8% across the region), Dutch ancestry comprising 2.1% (versus 1.2%), and Hungarian background standing at 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ferntree Gully is 40. 23.8% 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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Age distributions in Ferntree Gully align closely with Greater Melbourne across broad demographic tiers, with the largest divergence among the four main categories measuring 5.2 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 40 as at August 2026, remaining level with the 2021 Census result and sitting 3 years above the metropolitan benchmark of 37 recorded during that Census. Inhabitants aged 65+ have increased their share from 17.4% at the Census to an estimated 18.9%. Looking forward to 2041, senior age brackets are projected to drive almost all demographic expansion, growing by 1,376 residents (26%) to reach 6,732, while child, young adult, and middle-aged cohorts are forecast to shrink over the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ferntree Gully
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 13 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 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 — 307 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (27,398 at the 2021 Census → 28,337 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 (SAL20917). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.