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Fitzroy (Vic.) has an estimated 12,135 residents, up from 10,431 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,704 people, or 16.3%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 280 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 8,606 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 evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with 280 validated new addresses logged following the Census, the suburb of Fitzroy (Vic.) has a population estimated at 12,135 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,704 people (16.3%) compared to the 10,431 people recorded in the 2021 Census, a figure derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside post-Census address additions. Land remains in exceptionally high demand, reflected in a population density of 8,606 persons per square kilometer that places the suburb within the top 10% of AreaSearch benchmark locations nationwide.
Furthermore, the 16.3% population gain since the 2021 census outstripped both the national benchmark and the state level of 9.5%, positioning the suburb as a local growth standout. Net overseas arrivals served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 87.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level demographic projections released by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline are applied by AreaSearch, with missing areas supplemented by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted via weighted aggregation to SA2 boundaries and age-specific rates applied for 2032 to 2041. Over the 16 years running to 2041, long-term outlooks position the suburb of Fitzroy (Vic.) in the upper quartile across the nation, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a gain of 4,865 persons, representing an overall expansion of 40.1%.
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387 new dwellings have been approved in Fitzroy (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 77 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 55, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Statistical area records processed by AreaSearch show that developers secure building consent for roughly 77 dwellings per year in Fitzroy, culminating in 387 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 55 so far in FY-25. An average intake of 2.2 people per year for every newly built residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) highlights solid underlying demand supporting property values. Meanwhile, an average construction cost of $993,000 per dwelling demonstrates an emphasis on upscale, higher-end stock. Non-residential building activity is similarly vibrant, as evidenced by $35.8 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year.
Per capita building approval volume in Fitzroy sits 15.0% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark, placing it at the 77th percentile across the country. Construction is overwhelmingly oriented toward medium and high density, with attached dwellings making up 99.0% of approvals and standalone homes representing only 1.0%. This high-density profile provides accessible price points that appeal to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. A ratio of approximately 140 people per approval underscores Fitzroy's ongoing evolution. Long-term forecasts indicate that Fitzroy will add 4,865 residents through to 2041 relative to the newest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If building completions continue at current rates, residential creation may fail to match population expansion, which could heighten buyer competition and stimulate further value appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Fitzroy (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fitzroy (Vic.), worth an estimated $2.31 billion. A further 183 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $124.6 billion. 75 are already under construction and 79 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 and strategic planning frameworks exert a critical influence on neighborhood outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 40 key initiatives that are poised to influence the precinct, with prominent undertakings including Fitzroy Gasworks, Palladian, Fabbrica, and Brenan Place.
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Fitzroy Gasworks
The Fitzroy Gasworks is a 3.9-hectare urban renewal project transforming a former industrial site into a sustainable mixed-use precinct. The masterplan delivers approximately 1,400 new homes across three parcels, with at least 20% dedicated to affordable housing. Key components include the operational Wurun Senior Campus, the Bundha Sports Centre (opened February 2026), and extensive public open space. Construction on Parcel B commenced in April 2026, while Parcels A and C are scheduled to follow in 2027.
Brenan Place
A 12-level, 12,096sqm PCA A-Grade medical office and life sciences building located within the St Vincent's Hospital precinct in Fitzroy. Developed by ISPT and HESTA under a 50-year leasehold from St Vincent's Healthcare Limited, and built by Hansen Yuncken, the facility integrates the restored heritage-listed Brenan Hall (1889) as the main lobby business lounge. The building is 100% electric and targets a 5-Star Green Star and 5.5-Star NABERS Energy rating. Anchor tenant St Vincent's Health Australia occupies over 40% of the building, supporting administration, clinical services, consulting suites and research.Ground-floor connectivity links directly to the $206 million Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery. The building is expected to support approximately 1,000 jobs when operational and forms a key element of the St Vincent's Fitzroy Health and Innovation Precinct.
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.
Palladian
A premium Build-to-Rent development by GQ Multifamily (a partnership between Gurner Group and Qualitas), designed by Cox Architecture and constructed by Hickory. The project features three residential towers ranging from 8 to 10 storeys, delivering approximately 350 apartments. It integrates heritage facade preservation with luxury amenities, including a 450sqm retail and restaurant precinct, wellness center, and a rooftop pool.
The Regent
The Regent is a luxury residential development situated on the former site of the historic Regent Theatre in Fitzroy. Designed by architecture firm Hayball with interiors by Studio Tate, the nine-story project features 64 customisable residences including 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. The design incorporates heritage-inspired Art Deco elements such as arched ceilings and marble accents. Key resident amenities include a 315 sqm rooftop sanctuary with Melbourne skyline views, a bookable guest suite, a dedicated dog wash, a workshop, and concierge services.
Bakehouse Terraces
Heritage-infused development by Banco Group and Bernardi Property Group at the site of a historic 1902 bakery. The project features 14 architecturally designed terrace homes by JAM Architects, incorporating the preserved brick bakehouse facade. Each residence includes a 7-star energy rating, solar panels, EV-ready infrastructure, secure lock-up garages, and private rooftop terraces, with select homes offering internal elevators.
Ns227
A six-storey boutique residential building featuring 10 luxury residences designed by Warren and Mahoney. The development is inspired by European and Georgian architecture, incorporating a central lushly landscaped courtyard, Juliette balconies, and high-end finishes tailored for the downsizer market.
Napier 235
Boutique residential development by Romano Property Group comprising 14 luxury residences at 235 Napier Street, Fitzroy, including 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, a full-floor penthouse and an exclusive townhome. The development is designed by Ewert Leaf, with AG Construct appointed as builder and early works/demolition underway ahead of delivery.
7,823 residents of Fitzroy (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 8,530. Unemployment sits at 8.3%, with participation at 77.5%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 17,009, about 140% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Fitzroy features a highly educated labor force, with the technology industry being a notable segment, an unemployment rate of 8.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the past year according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,823 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 3.5% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, indicating potential for improvement, and workforce participation exceeds the standard at 77.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census data reveals that a high 53.5% of residents were working from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Workforce participation among residents is led by professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The local economy exhibits an extraordinary concentration in professional & technical roles, employing 2.1 times the regional average, whereas construction accounts for merely 3.6% of local workers compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. With 1.5 workers for every resident as at the Census, Fitzroy operates as a central employment destination, drawing in personnel from surrounding districts. According to ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch, employment expanded by 4.4% and the workforce grew by 3.8% in the 12 months to March 2026, driving a 0.6 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point climb in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project overall employment to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When aligned with Fitzroy's specific industry distribution, these benchmarks suggest potential local job increases of 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years via simple weighted extrapolation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fitzroy (Vic.) is $2,194 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,265 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,739 a year against an average of $96,670. The average runs 45% 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Fitzroy among the highest in the country. Taxpayers in the suburb of Fitzroy recorded a median income of $66,739 and an average income of $96,670, outperforming Greater Melbourne's corresponding metrics of $57,688 and $75,164. Accounting for Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates indicate an average of $105,970 and a median of $73,159. The 2021 Census placed median personal earnings of $1,265 weekly at the 93rd percentile nationally.
The predominant cohort comprises 3,337 residents (27.5%) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, tracking alongside the regional figure of 32.8%. Those earning in excess of $3,000 weekly make up 37.0% of the community, underscoring substantial purchasing power. Although residential expenses absorb 17.9% of earnings, disposable income ranks at the 74th percentile, placing the neighborhood in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fitzroy (Vic.) had 4,565 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 3% detached houses and 60% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 61% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $451 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Fitzroy at the most recent Census was composed of 96.8% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and related formats) and only 3.2% houses, contrasting with Melbourne metro's distribution of 32.1% other dwellings and 67.9% houses. Outright home ownership stood at 18.7%, trailing Melbourne metro levels, while 20.6% of residences were mortgaged and 60.7% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs reached $2,500 and weekly median rents stood at $451, significantly higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, local mortgage obligations comfortably exceed the national average of $1,863, and typical rent levels substantially surpass the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fitzroy (Vic.) counted 4,565 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,311 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations account for 49.5% of households, consisting of couples without children (28.1%), couples with children (12.0%), and single parent families (7.7%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 50.5%, comprising lone person households at 38.3% and group households at 12.2%. The typical household consists of 2.0 people, which is more compact than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
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61.8% of adults in Fitzroy (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 37.5% with a bachelor degree and 19.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 8.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,008 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,012 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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Educational attainment levels in Fitzroy sit well above broader benchmarks, with 61.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% in Australia, positioning the area effectively for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the highest qualification at 37.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational qualifications account for 16.0% of residents aged 15+, divided equally between certificates (8.0%) and advanced diplomas (8.0%). A substantial 27.8% of the local population is actively undertaking formal education. This enrollment is comprised of 12.5% in tertiary programs, 5.3% attending primary school, and 3.6% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fitzroy (Vic.) reaches 36 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 14,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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 in Fitzroy includes 36 active stops across lightrail and bus modes, serviced by 35 individual transit lines providing 14,404 weekly trips. Network coverage is very high, with residents living an average of 129 meters from their closest transit facility. For outward journeys, 41% of commuters rely on cars, while 24% walk and 10% travel by bicycle. Vehicle ownership averages 0.4 per home, below regional figures, while 53.5% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under possible COVID-19 influences. Across the entire network, service volume averages 2,057 trips per day, translating to roughly 400 weekly trips at each transit stop.
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70.5% of residents in Fitzroy (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate favorable health metrics in Fitzroy across both younger and older demographics, coupled with private health insurance coverage reaching roughly 65% of the population (7,874 people). This level of private cover is notably higher than the 56.7% reported across Greater Melbourne and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Mental health conditions (12.0) and asthma (8.2%) represent the most prevalent health issues recorded locally, while 70.5% of residents reported having no medical conditions, slightly below the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne. Health measures among residents aged under 65 are better than average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.4% of the population (1,383 people), which sits below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with local seniors experiencing above-average wellness outcomes that align with overall national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.2% of Fitzroy (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 25.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.5%) and Australian (15.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Fitzroy is pronounced compared to most Australian areas, with 34.2% of the local population born overseas and 25.1% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 23.0% of residents. Judaism shows the most significant relative local concentration, representing 0.8% of residents against 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental birthplace, the primary reported ancestries in Fitzroy are English (23.5%), Australian (15.6%), and Other (12.9%). Notable variations also appear among other cultural backgrounds, with Irish ancestry representing 11.7% of the community compared to 6.5% regionally, Vietnamese accounting for 2.8% versus 1.9%, and French comprising 0.9% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fitzroy (Vic.) is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 40.7% 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 demographic structure of the suburb of Fitzroy (Vic.) is heavily concentrated among young adults without children. Persons aged 25 - 44 represent 50.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 18.4% compared to the regional figure of 30.5%. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 34 as at August 2026, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and 3 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 age cohort, increasing from 47.2% to 50.6%.
By 2041, this 25 - 44 bracket is anticipated to generate the majority of growth, adding 1,767 residents (29%) to reach 7,907, while the 45 - 64 age group is projected to be the fastest growing cohort, expanding by 67% to 4,061.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fitzroy (Vic.)
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 17 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 — 280 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,431 at the 2021 Census → 12,135 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 (SAL20924). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.