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Forest Hill (Vic.) has an estimated 11,357 residents, up from 10,780 at the 2021 Census — a change of 577 people, or 5.4%. 158 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,777 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 population of the suburb of Forest Hill (Vic.) stands at approximately 11,357, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS updates with 158 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. In comparison with the 10,780 people tallied in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 577 people (5.4%). The estimate stems from an assessed resident population of 11,342 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside subsequent address confirmations. With a population density of 2,776 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks within the top quartile among locations nationwide assessed by AreaSearch.
Recent population gains were almost entirely underpinned by overseas migration as the primary growth catalyst. Projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as a base, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures aggregated to the SA2 tier via weighted population growth modelling. Age-specific expansion rates from these models are further implemented across all territories for 2032 to 2041. Demographic modeling indicates that the suburb of Forest Hill (Vic.) will experience growth slightly below the nationwide median for statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 projections anticipating an addition of 1,173 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 10.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
220 new dwellings have been approved in Forest Hill (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That is 3.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, 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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Building activity in Forest Hill has averaged approximately 44 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated total of 220 homes across the preceding 5 financial years according to AreaSearch analysis of ABS figures, with 25 approvals logged to date in FY-25. An average intake of 0.5 new residents per dwelling each year between FY-21 and FY-25 demonstrates that residential supply matches or exceeds local demand, giving purchasers more options and creating capacity for above-trend expansion. Furthermore, the average expected construction cost for newly approved dwellings sits at $753,000, illustrating developer focus on upscale, higher-tier builds, while commercial planning activity remains solid with $16.7 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year.
The composition of new residential construction is dominated by detached dwellings at 76.0%, while medium to higher-density formats comprise 24.0%, preserving the low-density, family-oriented suburban fabric sought after by buyers wanting larger blocks. With approximately 290 people per approval, Forest Hill continues to exhibit low-density development dynamics. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly projections, Forest Hill is anticipated to add 1,158 residents by 2041. Current rates of residential construction appear well matched to projected demand, supporting balanced market conditions and preventing acute pricing strains.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Forest Hill (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Forest Hill (Vic.), worth an estimated $1.61 billion. A further 125 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $68.5 billion. 28 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance and liveability are heavily shaped by planning initiatives and infrastructure developments, with AreaSearch cataloguing 22 significant projects poised to influence the locality. Prominent initiatives underway or planned include Forest Ridge (including MAX apartments), Healesville Freeway Reserve Park (ngarrak nakorang wilam park), City Park, and the Forest Hill Chase Basketball Stadium, with leading developments outlined below.
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Forest Ridge (including MAX apartments)
A large-scale 9-hectare masterplanned community, formerly the Channel 10 television studio site. The project features approximately 700 dwellings, including townhouses and the 'MAX at Forest Ridge' apartment development. The MAX component consists of 115 luxury 1-3 bedroom apartments across two buildings, designed by SJB Architecture with landscapes by Jack Merlo. The wider community includes extensive parklands and nature trails with views over the Dandenong Ranges. Stages have been progressively developed since 2018.
The Summit Sports Complex
The Summit Sports Complex (formerly referred to as Forest Hill Chase Basketball Stadium) is a competition-grade three-court basketball facility located on Level 3 of the Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre. Delivered in partnership with Nunawading Basketball, the complex will feature training areas, competitive courts, and community spaces to promote health, wellness, and youth development.
Forest Hill Reserve Sports Court Renewal and Seating Upgrade
Renewal and upgrade of outdoor sports courts and spectator seating facilities at Forest Hill Reserve. The project includes court surface renewal and the installation of upgraded seating infrastructure to improve recreational amenities for community use. The reserve features basketball courts and other sports facilities used by local community members and sporting clubs.
Healesville Freeway Reserve Park (ngarrak nakorang wilam park)
35-hectare linear park development from former freeway reserve between Springvale Road and Warrandyte Road. Features walking trails, native vegetation restoration, recreational facilities and heritage interpretation.
City Park Forest Hill
City Park is a landmark 56,793 sqm Commercial 1 zoned corner landholding at the intersection of Burwood Highway and Springvale Road, Forest Hill. The site includes a fully leased 8,276 sqm three-level office building (formerly purpose-built for Hewlett Packard) with 194 car parks, plus approximately 4.7 hectares of surplus land. Whitehorse City Council granted approval in January 2021 for two six-storey commercial and retail buildings (WH/2019/806), and further planning applications for a four-storey office building have been lodged.The site was offered for sale by MRCB Australia via International Expressions of Interest in October 2024, with marketing highlighting approved mixed-use development permits and future potential for residential, commercial, office and retail uses subject to approvals. The property was reported as under offer in early 2025, with no confirmed new owner or developer publicly announced at time of review.
Mahoney's Reserve Master Plan
A comprehensive 15-year master plan for the 9.8 hectare Mahoney's Reserve in Forest Hill, guiding redevelopment of the site which supports soccer, cricket, indoor sports, walking, dog off-lead use and informal recreation. The draft plan proposes a new central Community Sports Pavilion for cricket, soccer and community use with public toilets, demolition of the Southern Pavilion, retention of the Northern Hall Pavilion, relocated and expanded cricket practice nets, upgraded playing surfaces and lighting, a new car park of about 40 spaces, a new walking path linking Vicki Street to the reserve, and a relocated dog off-lead area at South Mid Oval with partial fencing.A second round of community consultation on the draft plan ran from 27 April to 24 May 2026, including a pop-up session at the Northern Hall Pavilion. Feedback is being analysed through May and June 2026, with Council endorsement of the final plan expected October or November 2026, subject to change. Projects would be delivered in stages over time as funding becomes available.
Vermont South Shopping Centre Precinct
Mixed-use redevelopment of the Vermont South Shopping Centre precinct by Whitehorse City Council. Plans include retail expansion, residential apartments, community facilities, and improved public spaces to create a walkable neighbourhood centre.
Strathdon House Davy Lane Jolimont Reserve Precinct Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan for Strathdon House, Davy Lane Reserve, and Jolimont Reserve to guide development over the next 10-15 years. The plan focuses on the historic preservation of the 1893 Strathdon House and heritage orchard, enhancement of recreational open spaces, sports fields, walking paths, community gardens, and native vegetation conservation.
5,618 residents of Forest Hill (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 5,865. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 60.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor force in Forest Hill is characterized by advanced qualifications and a notable concentration in professional services, featuring an unemployment rate of 4.2% and annual job growth estimated at 1.6% via AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, there are 5,618 employed residents, with local joblessness tracking 0.6% lower than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, even though the local participation rate of 60.6% trails Greater Melbourne's 70.1% mark. Additionally, Census data indicated that 37.1% of local workers performed their duties from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Key industries employing Forest Hill residents are retail trade, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. In contrast, construction accounts for just 6.6% of local workers, lagging behind the 9.7% benchmark observed across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between resident employee tallies and local job counts from the Census suggests a substantial outward commuter flow despite existing local employment. During the twelve months leading to March 2026, ABS and SALM figures processed by AreaSearch reveal that local employment expanded by 1.6% while the labour force grew by 1.9%, leading to an uptick of 0.3 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Across Greater Melbourne over the same period, employment increased by 2.1%, the workforce widened by 2.3%, and unemployment climbed 0.2 percentage points. Future workforce trajectories can be gauged through Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons mapped to local industry structures. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with divergence across sectors; mapping these trends across Forest Hill's workforce indicates potential job growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Forest Hill (Vic.) is $1,658 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $706 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,437 a year against an average of $61,190. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 shows taxpayers in the suburb of Forest Hill earning a median income of $47,437 and an average of $61,190, falling below nationwide averages as well as the respective Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated figures as of March 2026 point to an estimated median of $52,000 and an average of $67,076. Based on the 2021 Census, local individual earnings sat at the 29th percentile, while household earnings placed at the 45th percentile with a weekly median of $1,658.
The predominant income category is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, accounting for 29.1% of residents (3,304 people), closely reflecting the wider region where this segment comprises 32.8%. Affordability constraints remain pronounced, with 83.6% of income retained after housing costs (placing at the 45th percentile), alongside an overall SEIFA income ranking in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Forest Hill (Vic.) had 4,083 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 3% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $396 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,123 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census figures indicate that separate houses account for 72.0% of the housing stock in Forest Hill, while semi-detached properties, units, and alternative formats make up 28.0%, reflecting a higher proportion of standalone dwellings than the Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership is prominent at 39.6%, noticeably higher than the Melbourne metro norm, while 34.0% of properties carry a mortgage and 26.5% are tenanted. Typical housing expenses exceed broader averages: local median monthly mortgage repayments stand at $2,123 versus $2,000 across Melbourne metro and $1,863 nationally, while median weekly rent is $396, surpassing both Melbourne metro's $390 and the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Forest Hill (Vic.) counted 4,083 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,302 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of domestic arrangements in the suburb, making up 69.6% of all households; this breakdown includes couples with children at 34.0%, childless couples at 23.0%, and single-parent households at 11.0%. The remaining 30.4% are non-family setups, consisting largely of single-occupant homes at 27.5% alongside group residences at 3.0%. The typical household consists of 2.5 residents, slightly below the 2.6 average observed across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.2% of adults in Forest Hill (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 26.3% with a bachelor degree and 11.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 12.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 142 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,078 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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Residents of Forest Hill display high levels of academic achievement, with 41.2% of those aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees, substantially outperforming state (33.4% in VIC) and national (30.4% in Australia) benchmarks. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 26.3%, postgraduate degrees make up 11.6%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.3%. Additionally, technical and vocational training accounts for 23.7% of qualifications for individuals aged 15+, split between certificates at 12.3% and advanced diplomas at 11.4%. Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 27.9% of the population attending an educational institution.
Breaking down this cohort, 8.7% are enrolled in primary school, 7.3% attend secondary school, and 5.9% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Forest Hill (Vic.) reaches 52 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 7,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Commuters in Forest Hill have access to 52 operational public transit stops catering to buses and lightrail, connected by 17 distinct routes that deliver 7,242 passenger trips each week. Connectivity is strong, with the typical resident situated 215 meters from their nearest transit boarding point. With the suburb functioning largely as a commuter community, private vehicles serve as the main mode of travel for 85% of commuters, alongside 8% commuting via train, and private vehicle availability averaging 1.2 per home. Furthermore, 37.1% of employed locals indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure likely shaped by COVID-19 restrictions.
Transit operations across the entire network run at an average frequency of 1,034 trips daily, generating roughly 139 departures per week for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.2% of residents in Forest Hill (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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General health metrics for Forest Hill align closely with national averages, showing favorable outcomes across the broader community despite elevated rates of common medical conditions among older, vulnerable demographics. Uptake of private health insurance is comparatively modest, covering approximately 51% of residents (~5,798 people), in contrast to 56.7% recorded across Greater Melbourne. The primary diagnosed health conditions among locals are arthritis (7.8%) and mental health concerns (7.5%), whereas 70.2% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, compared with 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Overall health remains strong among residents aged under 65, while the elderly demographic (those aged 65 and over) accounts for 21.9% of the suburb (2,487 people), exceeding Greater Melbourne's 15.1% share and tracking below national comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.8% of Forest Hill (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 44.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.0%) and English (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is a defining feature of Forest Hill, where 43.8% of inhabitants were born abroad and 44.3% use a language other than English within the home. Christianity represents the most widely practiced faith, observed by 43.9% of the local population. Buddhism demonstrates the most significant concentration relative to broader norms, accounting for 7.3% of residents compared to 4.2% throughout Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces, the three leading ancestries in Forest Hill are Chinese at 21.0% (markedly exceeding the regional benchmark of 6.5%), English at 17.7%, and Australian at 17.0%.
Several other cultural heritages also show above-average presence in the suburb, including Greek at 3.6% (vs 2.7% regionally), Sri Lankan at 1.0% (vs 0.8%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Forest Hill (Vic.) is 42. 24.3% 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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Demographic indicators show that the age profile in Forest Hill is older than that of Greater Melbourne overall. Updated estimates as of August 2026 place seniors and retirees (65+) at 21.9% of the population compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 26.6% against a metropolitan share of 32.1%. The estimated median age of 42 remains steady with the 2021 Census finding, sitting 5 years higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. Since then, the 25 - 44 cohort has risen from 25.4% to an estimated 26.6%.
Looking forward to 2041, seniors are forecast to represent the bulk of population growth, expanding by 680 residents (27%) to total 3,167, while numbers of younger residents and children are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Forest Hill (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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 7 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 Jul 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 — 158 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,780 at the 2021 Census → 11,357 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 (SAL20937). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.