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Fitzroy North has an estimated 13,753 residents, up from 12,781 at the 2021 Census — a change of 972 people, or 7.6%. 276 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 5,546 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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Demographic assessments combining broader ABS updates and post-Census address validations by AreaSearch place the population of the suburb of Fitzroy North at approximately 13,753 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 972 people (7.6%) relative to the 12,781 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this figure by reviewing the June 2025 ABS ERP release, which indicated 13,749 residents, alongside 276 validated new addresses logged since the census benchmark. With 5,545 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Fitzroy North ranks within the highest 10% nationwide for population density, underlining significant demand for local land.
The local expansion rate of 7.6% sits just 1.9 percentage points behind the 9.5% statewide figure, underscoring solid demographic momentum. Net overseas migration served as the core driver, generating around 92.0% of recent population gains in the suburb of Fitzroy North. Projections rely on the 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia release using 2022 as a base year, while unlisted locations incorporate the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional and LGA figures adjusted via weighted growth aggregation to the SA2 level. In addition, age-cohort growth rates derived from these models are carried through from 2032 to 2041 across all areas. Future demographic modeling places the suburb of Fitzroy North in the upper quartile of statistical territories examined by AreaSearch, with projections indicating an expansion of 4,062 persons by 2041, representing a 29.5% cumulative rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
576 new dwellings have been approved in Fitzroy North over the past five years, an average of 115 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 211 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 560, running ahead of 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS examined by AreaSearch reveals that Fitzroy North has sustained an annual average of roughly 115 residential approvals, accumulating to an estimated 576 homes across the last 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 560 approvals have already been documented. With additions averaging just 0.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential building activity matches or outpaces local demand, providing extensive options for purchasers while establishing headroom for future growth. Furthermore, the mean construction value for new dwellings stands at $603,000, moderately higher than broader regional averages and reflective of higher-end building standards.
Local commercial development also remains vibrant, evidenced by $76.7 million in approved commercial projects during this financial year. Per-capita building activity in Fitzroy North exceeds Greater Melbourne by 95.0%, significantly broadening choices for prospective property buyers. This volume sits well above national benchmarks, underscoring substantial developer appetite. The pipeline of residential construction is overwhelmingly concentrated in higher-density formats, comprising 98.0% townhouses or apartments and 2.0% detached houses. This structural mix creates more accessible price points suited to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. Reflecting a transforming urban landscape, the area currently logs around 30 people per approval. According to the latest quarterly AreaSearch projections, residential growth will add 4,058 residents to Fitzroy North by 2041. While ongoing residential building is maintaining a steady cadence relative to anticipated expansion, intensifying competition among buyers may emerge as demographic growth unfolds.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Fitzroy North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fitzroy North, worth an estimated $201 million. A further 159 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.1 billion. 49 are already under construction and 68 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Urban development, major works, and municipal planning strategies exert a substantial influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified 33 infrastructure initiatives poised to shape the locality. Prominent undertakings include the Queens Parade Service Lane Upgrade, Liverpool St Fitzroy North, Alexandra Parade Car Park, and the Park Street Mixed-Use Development, with additional influential works itemized below.
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Queens Parade Service Lane Upgrade
Upgrade of the Queens Parade service lane between Smith Street and George Street, delivered by Development Victoria on behalf of the Department of Transport and Planning as part of the broader Fitzroy Gasworks precinct redevelopment. Works include a new separated bike lane, two additional accessible car park spaces, and a new bus stop platform level with the footpath. Greater Western Water is coordinating water main upgrades along Queens Parade concurrently. Early site preparation commenced June 2025, with visible works from March 2026.Completion expected late 2026.
Liverpool St Fitzroy North
A boutique collection of 33 one, two and three-bedroom apartments designed by Kennedy Nolan for developer Outline Projects, located at the junction of Fitzroy North and Carlton North. The carbon neutral, all-electric building features EV charging infrastructure, a central garden atrium with open-air circulation, secure basement parking, communal rooftop terrace with city views, and smart parcel lockers. Landscape design by SBLA with a raked north-facing garden atrium.
Alexandra Parade Car Park
New at-grade car park within the Alexandra Parade median strip between Smith Street and George Street, Fitzroy, to meet the future parking needs of the Bundha Sports Centre. Approved by Yarra City Council in May 2024, the car park will provide approximately 79 spaces with safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. Construction partner Built Environs will deliver the works once final approvals from the Department of Transport and Planning and Melbourne Water are obtained. The project forms part of the broader Fitzroy Gasworks urban renewal precinct.
Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment
The Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment is a mixed-use project in Fitzroy North that received VCAT approval in May 2021. The plan involves the demolition of the existing 1960s supermarket to make way for a new two-level 5,473sqm supermarket, 66 apartments, townhouses, and a cafe. The project includes the restoration of heritage facades on Scotchmer and Best Streets. As of April 2026, the project is under review by the developer following Yarra City Council's September 2025 decision to reject the sale of a critical laneway required for the full scope of the approved design.
Park Street Mixed-Use Development
A sustainable four-storey mixed-use development at the corner of Park and Nicholson Streets. The project comprises six multi-storey townhouses, a shoptop apartment, and a ground-floor corner cafe. The architectural design features a two-storey brick podium that references the local masonry heritage, integrated internal light courts, and home offices that interface with the street level.
33 Queens Parade Clifton Hill
33 Queens Parade is a boutique residential development in Clifton Hill featuring 32 residences, including 24 apartments, 6 townhouses, and 2 penthouses. Designed by Cera Stribley with landscaping by Etched, the project incorporates biophilic design principles and a 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating. Amenities include a sunlit internal atrium, ground-floor retail spaces, a pocket park, and EV-ready parking.
Edison North Fitzroy
Sustainable residential development featuring 17 fossil fuel free residences designed by Austin Maynard Architects. The project achieves an 8-star NatHERS rating and features all-electric family homes with natural ventilation and ground floor retail activation in the heart of Fitzroy North Village.
Fitzroy Fitzroy
Mixed-use residential and retail development on Smith Street, Fitzroy, retaining the heritage brick facade of the former MacRobertson Steam Confectionery Works. The project comprises 53 high-end apartments and 5 luxury terrace homes, with ground-floor retail and commercial space, the Smith Club residents lounge and a landscaped rooftop garden. The scheme is a joint venture between CDL Australia, Chapter Group and Crema Group, designed by DKO and being built by Cobild. Official updates show the project topped out in November 2025 and is moving toward completion in 2026.
8,974 residents of Fitzroy North are employed, from a labour force of 9,472. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 76.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,195, about 81% 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 aggregations from AreaSearch indicate that Fitzroy North possesses a highly educated labor pool, distinguished by strong representation across technology, alongside a 5.3% unemployment rate and 4.0% annual employment growth. By March 2026, employed residents reached 8,974, while the local jobless rate sat 0.5% above Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. Labor force participation was exceptionally robust at 76.4%, surpassing the regional benchmark of 70.1%. Census records also showed that 54.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 health directives. Local workers are predominantly engaged in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The professional & technical discipline exhibits extraordinary depth, registering concentration levels 2.0 times the broader metropolitan standard. Conversely, construction employment remains relatively modest, engaging 4.1% of local workers compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing the resident workforce against on-site jobs identified in the Census suggests that local employment capacity remains comparatively constrained within this largely residential precinct. Reviewing combined ABS and SALM metrics, the past 12-month period saw local job numbers grow by 4.0% while the labor force expanded by 3.7%, driving a 0.3 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded 2.1% employment expansion, a 2.3% rise in the labor pool, and a 0.2 percentage points increase in joblessness. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 offer guidance on long-range workforce needs. Mapped against the local industry baseline, these benchmarks project nationwide employment to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying this sectoral distribution to Fitzroy North suggests prospective local employment gains of 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, noting that this simple weighted model is purely illustrative and excludes specific local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fitzroy North is $2,300 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,241 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,021 a year against an average of $107,638. The average runs 52% 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 place Fitzroy North among the nation's premier earnings brackets, recording a median income of $71,021 and an average income of $107,638. These results substantially exceed Greater Melbourne, which recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $77,853 (median) and $117,993 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, 2021 Census data positions local incomes between the 83rd and 93rd percentiles nationwide.
The largest earnings segment comprises 28.0% of residents (3,850 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely aligning with the 32.8% observed across the wider region. High earners taking home over $3,000 per week represent 38.9% of the population, providing a strong economic foundation. Although residential costs absorb 16.3% of earnings, elevated income levels sustain disposable income at the 81st percentile and position the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fitzroy North had 5,489 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 14% detached houses and 36% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $481 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. 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 findings show that the local housing stock consists of 85.6% other dwellings (semi-detached dwellings, flats, and units) alongside 14.3% houses, contrasting sharply with Greater Melbourne's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership sits at 26.5%, trailing the metropolitan baseline, while mortgaged properties account for 23.0% and rental accommodation represents 50.5%. The typical monthly mortgage commitment is $2,500, notably higher than the $2,000 recorded regionally, while the median weekly rent reaches $481 against $390 across Melbourne metro. Nationally, local repayments substantially exceed the Australian median mortgage of $1,863 and median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fitzroy North counted 5,489 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,906 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 53.4% of all households, consisting of couples without children (26.7%), couples with children (19.4%), and single parent families (6.3%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 46.6%, led by single-person residences at 34.4% and group households at 12.2%. The typical household size is 2.2 people, slightly below the 2.6 figure observed across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.2% of adults in Fitzroy North hold a university qualification, including 38.0% with a bachelor degree and 19.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 7.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,567 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,165 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 Fitzroy North substantially outstrip broader standards, with 64.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This concentration of advanced qualifications underpins a strong orientation toward knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary qualification at 38.0%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications at 19.8% and graduate diplomas at 6.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications account for 14.8% of formal credentials among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (7.2%). Participation in study is exceptionally pronounced, with 27.2% of local inhabitants actively engaged in formal courses.
This cohort is distributed across tertiary education (11.0%), primary education (6.6%), and secondary education (5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fitzroy North reaches 68 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 8,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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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Fitzroy North contains an active public transit network of 68 transport stops spanning buses and lightrail lines. These boarding points are served by 13 distinct routes that deliver 8,117 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is strong, with inhabitants situated an average of 122 meters from their nearest stop. Reflecting its residential character, outward travel prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 53% of commutes, followed by 14% cycling and 12% walking. Average motor vehicle ownership stands at 0.7 per dwelling, below broader metropolitan norms. Meanwhile, 54.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting pandemic restrictions.
Across all transit lines, trip volumes average 1,159 trips per day, translating to roughly 119 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.3% of residents in Fitzroy North report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 assessments indicate favorable wellbeing indicators across Fitzroy North, with mortality metrics and medical incidence aligning closely with national averages. While common ailments remain infrequent across the broader population, rates rise above the Australian baseline within older, vulnerable age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is remarkably widespread, encompassing roughly 69% of all residents (9,511 people), outpacing Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, reported by 8.9% and 12.1 of residents respectively, whereas 67.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% regionally.
Overall health indicators among working-age individuals mirror standard benchmarks. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 16.5% of the local populace (2,269 people), surpassing Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, though registering a lower national ranking relative to the broader population profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.9% of Fitzroy North residents were born overseas and 16.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.3%) and Australian (17.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Fitzroy North exceeds that of most comparable areas, with 25.9% of residents born abroad and 16.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 26.3% of the local community. In contrast to broader patterns, Judaism registers notable relative presence at 0.7% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Assessing parental countries of birth, the primary ancestries in Fitzroy North are English (25.3%, well above the metropolitan figure of 20.1%), Australian (17.9%), and Irish (11.9%, considerably higher than the 6.5% regional share).
Other distinct ancestral concentrations include Scottish at 9.6% (compared to 5.6% regionally), French at 1.1% (versus 0.5% across Greater Melbourne), and Polish at 1.0% (against 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fitzroy North is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 38.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The suburb of Fitzroy North features a youthful, predominantly pre-family demographic. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 42.7% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 32.1% regionally, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 21.0%, below Greater Melbourne's 30.5%. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 35 as at August 2026, down from 36 at the 2021 Census and 2 years younger than the metropolitan median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most pronounced demographic shift since the Census occurred in the young to middle aged bracket, expanding from 40.1% to an estimated 42.7%.
By 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are projected to deliver the greatest nominal increase, growing by 1,433 (51%) to reach 4,266 residents in the suburb of Fitzroy North.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fitzroy North
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 | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 6 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 Apr 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 — 276 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,781 at the 2021 Census → 13,753 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 (SAL20925). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.