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Footscray has an estimated 20,921 residents, up from 17,131 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,790 people, or 22.1%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 1,937 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 4,047 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Footscray is estimated to have a population of approximately 20,921, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS updates and validated new addresses identified since the Census. This represents a rise of 3,790 people (22.1%) from the 17,131 individuals counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch deduced this trajectory from an estimated resident population of 20,890 following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 1,937 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a resulting density of 4,046 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Footscray ranks within the nation's top 10% of AreaSearch-assessed locations, underscoring intense local land demand.
Expanding by 22.1% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Footscray outpaced Victoria's 9.5% statewide growth alongside nationwide benchmarks, establishing itself as a key regional growth hub. Inward overseas migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 79.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate arrivals. For demographic projections, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline data) for SA2 locations. When SA2 data is unavailable, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA down to SA2 boundaries, with age-cohort growth rates applied across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Over this forward horizon, the suburb of Footscray is forecast to experience standout growth that places it among the highest 10 percent of national statistical areas. Aggregated SA2 projections indicate an influx of 14,526 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 69.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,507 new dwellings have been approved in Footscray over the past five years, an average of 501 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 24 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 350 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 35, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Footscray has registered approximately 501 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 2,507 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 35 recorded to date in FY-25. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 1.6 residents arrived for every dwelling constructed, reflecting balanced supply and demand dynamics alongside stable market fundamentals. New residential construction costs have averaged $506,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $1.658 billion during the current financial year, demonstrating considerable commercial construction activity.
Recent residential construction is heavily concentrated in medium and high-density formats (98.0%), with standalone houses accounting for just 2.0%. This prevalence of compact housing formats creates accessible price points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also marks a distinct transition from the existing housing stock, where freestanding houses comprise 32.0%, reflecting site constraints, lifestyle evolutions, and the demand for diverse, affordable dwelling options. Recording approximately 56 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor traits. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Footscray is projected to add 14,495 residents through to 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear appropriately aligned with prospective demographic demand, fostering balanced conditions without acute price inflation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Footscray
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 37 current infrastructure and development projects inside Footscray, worth an estimated $12.6 billion. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.6 billion. 28 are already under construction and 35 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital projects fundamentally shape local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 51 significant projects anticipated to influence the immediate region. Prominent initiatives include the Footscray Station Precinct Upgrade, Joseph Road Precinct, Kinnear's Precinct (Live City), and Victoria Square by Growland, with core details on priority projects outlined below.
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Joseph Road Precinct
A 17-hectare urban renewal program transforming former industrial warehouse and factory land between the Maribyrnong River and the Footscray-South Kensington rail corridor into a high-density mixed-use precinct. Council planning targets around 5,000 new households once fully built out, delivered across multiple residential towers including Liberty One, River One, Riverfront, Boat House, Waterfront, Victoria Square and Cowper Residences. Stage one road works on Joseph Road North and South have reached practical completion, delivering separated bike lanes, a raised pedestrian crossing, 20 parallel parking bays, upgraded drainage with integrated tree pits, new public lighting and tree planting.Lilardia Park, a new 1,444 square metre public open space named after Aboriginal activist Margaret (Lilardia) Tucker, opened to the community in August 2024. Stage two Hopkins Street improvement works including new traffic signals at Hopkins/Hallenstein Street and Hopkins/Joseph Road remain subject to future funding and Department of Transport and Planning approvals, with $100,000 proposed in the 2025/26 Capital Expenditure Budget to progress design. The 40km/h speed limit reduction on Hopkins Street between Moore Street and Hopetoun Bridge has been delivered.
New Footscray Hospital
The largest health infrastructure project in Victoria's history, this $1.5 billion hospital replaces the original 1950s facility. It features over 500 inpatient beds, 16 operating theatres, and an emergency department capable of treating 20,000 additional patients annually. The precinct includes a 12-storey inpatient tower and integrated clinical, research, and education spaces. It was officially opened to patients on 18 February 2026, marking a significant milestone for healthcare in Melbourne's west.
West Footscray Village
A major mixed-use redevelopment of the former 501 Receptions site. The project features a 3,606sq m Woolworths supermarket, BWS bottle shop, nine specialty retail tenancies, a 110-place childcare facility, a 425sq m medical centre, commercial office space, and a gymnasium. Sustainability targets include a 4-Star Green Star rating with rainwater harvesting and solar panels. The development includes two levels of basement parking for 278 cars and upgrades to the Barkly Street and Summerhill Road intersection.
Live City
Redevelopment of the historic Kinnears Ropeworks Factory into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The masterplan includes up to 1,450 dwellings, a supermarket, retail laneways, commercial offices, and community services. Stage 1 (208 apartments) is complete, while Stage 2 received planning approval for 407 apartments across 5-15 storey buildings. The project features extensive heritage conservation and adaptive re-use of iconic factory structures. 3L Alliance acquired the future stages in 2025 to continue the precinct delivery.
Existing Footscray Hospital Site Redevelopment
The 6.6-hectare site of the former Footscray Hospital is being transformed into a mixed-use precinct following the new hospital's opening in February 2026. The master plan, led by Development Victoria, focuses on creating a vibrant community hub including a 3.5-hectare municipal park (oFoHo Park), a community hub in the former Psychiatric building, and expanded childcare. Demolition and site preparation are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026, with a mandate for a minimum of 30% social and affordable housing.
Footscray Priority Precinct
A state-significant urban renewal initiative led by the Victorian Government to transform Footscray into a major metropolitan activity centre and the cultural and economic heart of Melbourne's inner west. Coordinated investments include the new Footscray Hospital, the Footscray Learning Precinct, Whitten Oval, and transport enhancements like the Metro Tunnel and regional rail connections. The strategic framework targets significant population growth and thousands of new local jobs, supported by structure planning and industrial zone transitions.
Kinnear's Precinct
Mixed-use renewal of the former Kinnear's Ropeworks site in Footscray. The approved precinct plan supports more than 1,200 dwellings plus retail, commercial, supermarket, office and community uses, with conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage ropeworks buildings. Stage 1 has been completed and Stage 2 has an issued permit for 407 apartments. 3L Alliance acquired the remaining stages from R&F Property in 2025 and is progressing design work with FK, with the heritage buildings, laneways and chimney intended to anchor the next mixed-use community stage.
Ryco Precinct
Mixed-use development on the former Ryco Hydraulics site in central Footscray, comprising five buildings (3-8 storeys) with 456 apartments and ground-floor commercial uses along Whitehall and Moreland Street frontages. The scheme features 40% affordable housing delivered via a build-to-rent-to-own model by Assemble, communal rooftop terraces, east-west and north-south pedestrian links through the precinct, and 211 car parking spaces at lower ground level. Designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects. Listed as coming soon with completion expected early 2027.
14,200 residents of Footscray are employed, from a labour force of 15,068. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 79.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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 23,268, about 111% 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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AreaSearch statistical aggregations highlight Footscray's skilled labour force, characterised by substantial representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and annual employment growth estimated at 1.9%. By March 2026, working residents numbered 14,200, while the local jobless rate stood 1.0% higher than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Local labour force participation was remarkably elevated at 79.6%, outstripping Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Furthermore, Census records indicated that 41.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for resident workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The community shows a distinctive concentration in accommodation & food services, employing workers at 1.5 times the metropolitan standard. Conversely, construction engages only 5.0% of local workers, underperforming Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. At the Census, a ratio of 0.9 workers per resident demonstrated substantial local employment self-sufficiency. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures reveals that across the 12 months to March 2026, both employment and the labour force expanded by 1.9%, sustaining a stable jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment increase by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.3%, alongside a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements. When national five- and ten-year projections (forecasting 6.6% and 13.7% overall growth, respectively) are weighted against Footscray's specific sector distribution, local employment is projected to expand by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation is illustrative and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Footscray is $1,763 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $916 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,151 a year against an average of $66,186. 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 figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Footscray marginally below national averages. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $54,151 and an average income of $66,186, trailing the Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates stand at roughly $59,360 (median) and $72,553 (average). In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings ($916) placed in the 69th percentile, whereas household income reached the 51st percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket encompasses 34.3% of local residents (7,175 individuals), aligning with the metropolitan proportion of 32.8%.
With only 81.4% of income remaining after housing outlays (48th percentile), affordability pressures remain elevated, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Footscray had 7,370 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 32% detached houses and 52% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 58% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $355 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,940 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, Footscray's residential landscape consisted of 31.6% standalone houses and 68.4% attached properties (comprising semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other categories), contrasting with Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% attached dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 14.7%, trailing the wider metropolitan area, while mortgaged properties accounted for 27.7% and rental accommodation comprised 57.6%. Median monthly mortgage costs sat at $1,940 (below Melbourne metro's $2,000), while median weekly rent was $355 (compared to $390 across metropolitan Melbourne). Across the broader national context, Footscray's mortgage payments exceeded the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental rates remained below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Footscray counted 7,370 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,001 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 52.1% of all local households, consisting of couples without children (25.9%), couples with children (15.9%), and single parent families (8.0%). Non-family arrangements make up the remaining 47.9%, driven by lone person households (37.6%) and group living households (10.3%). The local median household size of 2.1 persons sits lower than the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.6% of adults in Footscray hold a university qualification, including 30.8% with a bachelor degree and 15.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 11.7% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 3,140 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,098 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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Higher education qualifications in Footscray substantially outpace broader figures, with 50.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 33.4% across VIC and 30.4% in Australia. This high concentration of tertiary credentials provides a robust base for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 30.8% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational education accounts for 21.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (11.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Participation in formal study is exceptionally high, with 31.0% of the population actively enrolled in education.
This comprises 13.0% undertaking tertiary studies, 5.3% attending primary school, and 3.2% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Footscray reaches 126 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 16,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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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Analysis of local public transport identifies 126 operational stops across Footscray, spanning buses, lightrail, and train services. Operating across 27 distinct routes, this network delivers 16,831 passenger services weekly. Accessibility is outstanding, with residents living a typical distance of 131 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuter flows are primarily outbound, with private vehicles serving as the lead transit mode for 54% of travellers, alongside 24% using train services and 7% using bus transport. Household car ownership averages 0.5 vehicles per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 41.2% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services deliver an average of 2,404 daily trips across the combined route network, providing approximately 133 weekly departures per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.0% of residents in Footscray report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 condition incidence and mortality metrics point to lower health outcomes overall in Footscray. While general chronic ailment prevalence is typical across the broad community, it registers above national averages among older demographics. Private health insurance covers approximately 53% of the resident population (~11,090 people), slightly exceeding the average SA2 benchmark but trailing the 56.7% rate across Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions (affecting 12.2% of residents) and asthma (8.1%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, whereas 70.0% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% regionally.
Health patterns across working-age residents generally mirror typical levels. Individuals aged 65 and over comprise 10.3% of the population (2,154 people), below Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. While health outcomes among senior residents face certain challenges, they track below the wider population on national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.0% of Footscray residents were born overseas and 42.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.0%) and Australian (14.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Footscray demonstrates pronounced multicultural diversity, with 45.0% of residents born abroad and 42.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 27.2% of the local community. Buddhism shows a significant overrepresentation, accounting for 9.2% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental country of birth, the three most prominent ancestries in Footscray are English (18.0%), Other (16.0%), and Australian (14.8%). Distinct variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds: Vietnamese ancestry is strongly represented at 8.0% (against 1.9% regionally), while Spanish stands at 0.7% (against 0.4%) and Macedonian accounts for 0.7% (matching the regional 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Footscray is 33, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 42.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile of the suburb of Footscray is notably youthful and skewed towards pre-family age brackets. As of August 2026 estimates, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 51.1% of the population, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 21.6% against a regional benchmark of 30.5%. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 33, down from 34 at the 2021 Census, sitting 4 years below Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and lower than the national median of 38 at that Census.
Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has risen from 48.7% to an estimated 51.1%. By 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest absolute expansion, adding 6,316 residents (59%) to reach 17,007. The fastest relative growth will occur among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), increasing 100% to 7,159.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Footscray
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 37 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 — 1,937 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,131 at the 2021 Census → 20,921 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 (SAL20935). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.