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Foster has an estimated 2,084 residents, up from 2,044 at the 2021 Census — a change of 40 people, or 2.0%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 80% of areas nationally. Density is about 18 people per 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside newly confirmed locations verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the population of the suburb of Foster is calculated at approximately 2,084 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 40 people (2.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,044 people. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 2,083, which AreaSearch calculated by reviewing the most recent ABS ERP figures from June 2025 in combination with an additional 38 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 18.3 persons per square kilometer, indicating a setting with plentiful space per resident. The 2.0% growth rate in the suburb of Foster since the census is within 2.3 percentage points of the Rest of Vic. (4.3%), showcasing competitive growth characteristics. Demographic expansion in the locality was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 52.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes the 2023 regional and LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them through a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 tiers. Projected growth rates for various age bands from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these expected demographic transitions, projections show a drop in the total population over this timeframe, with the count in the suburb of Foster expected to decrease by 248 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within particular age cohorts, led by the group aged 85 and over, which is expected to grow by 33 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
76 new dwellings have been approved in Foster over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 7.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Foster has averaged approximately 15 new homes approved per year, with a calculated 76 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 11 so far in FY-26. With an average of 1.2 new residents per year arriving per new home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-balanced, supporting stable market dynamics, though recent numbers indicate this has risen to 3.4 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to growing demand and tighter supply.
New dwellings are built with an average value of $606,000, showing developers are concentrating on the high-end sector with upscale properties. There have also been $1.0 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, showing very quiet commercial development activity. Relative to Rest of Vic., Foster has approximately two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per resident while ranking in the 37th percentile of evaluated locations nationwide, indicating fewer options for buyers and boosting demand for pre-existing properties. Furthermore, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the region's low density character with a focus on single-family homes that attract buyers looking for space. The estimated ratio of 462 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights a quiet, low-intensity construction environment. With stable or contracting population forecasts, Foster could experience reduced housing pressure, generating advantageous conditions for buyers.
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Development applications around Foster
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 67 current infrastructure and development projects close to Foster, worth an estimated $14.1 billion. 26 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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, major works, and planning policies have a significant influence on regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Major initiatives include Marinus Link, Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility, Victorian Desalination Plant Expansion, and Star of the South Offshore Wind Farm, with the list below details those expected to be of greatest relevance.
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Parr Street Leongatha Rezoning and Subdivision
Combined planning scheme amendment and permit application to rezone land from Farming Zone to General Residential Zone Schedule 1, remove Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 2 and Erosion Management Overlay, amend Land Subject to Inundation Overlay, and subdivide into 171 residential lots in stages, including native vegetation removal and easement management.
Leongatha Battery Energy Storage System
BNRG Leeson is progressing a proposed 60 MW AC / 240 MWh four-hour battery energy storage system in Leongatha, Victoria. The project is planned across about 4.5 acres and includes approximately 42 battery containers and 14 inverters, using proximity to existing high-voltage transmission infrastructure to support grid stability and renewable energy integration. The developer states that a planning exemption has been approved, with construction targeted to commence in 2027 and completion targeted for 2027, subject to final approvals, design and procurement.
Great Southern Rail Trail Leongatha Precinct Development
The Great Southern Rail Trail Leongatha Precinct Development involves significant upgrades to the Leongatha railway site to improve economic vitality, attract visitors, and complement the rail trail extension. Upgrades include new public open space (7,855m2), additional car parking, a pedestrian footbridge connecting to the main street, new playground equipment, trees and landscaping, public amenities, bike parking, and an outdoor entertainment area. The project, funded by $6 million from federal, state, and local sources, has seen the installation of the pedestrian bridge in November 2024 and redevelopment into a major trailhead by 2025.
Mitchell's Rise Residential Development
Residential subdivision delivering 101 lots across 7 stages with lot sizes from approximately 540sqm to 1,333sqm. Works included a major VicRoads intersection, revegetated waterway, drainage reserve, street and reserve lighting, and retaining walls to address site topography.
Leongatha Business Precinct (Bair Street) Redevelopment
Streetscape redevelopment including footpath improvements, relocation of overhead powerlines underground, new energy-efficient lighting, drainage upgrades, raised pedestrian crossings, road and parking reconfiguration, and landscaping to enhance the town center's amenity and safety.
South Gippsland Highway Realignment at Coal Creek Korumburra
Realignment of a 4.1 km section of the South Gippsland Highway south east of Korumburra at the Coal Creek bends to remove sharp curves, add safety barriers, and introduce roundabouts on Silkstone Road for improved safety, efficiency, and reliability.
Wyndham Garden Inverloch
A 50-key serviced apartment hotel with two ground floor retail tenancies and a rooftop bar, positioned on the foreshore at the southern tip of Inverloch with 270-degree coastal and parkland views over Anderson Inlet and The Glade foreshore reserve. Developed by Forte Group in partnership with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, with operations to be managed by 1834 Hotels under the Wyndham Garden brand. Architecture by Hachem Architecture and Cornetta Partners. The hotel is under construction and targeting a mid-2026 opening.
Michael's IGA Supermarket Korumburra
Delivery of a new full-line Michael's IGA supermarket for Korumburra, replacing the former library site with an expanded store, fresh food offer and on-site parking to strengthen local retail convenience and community services.
844 residents of Foster are employed, from a labour force of 878. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 47.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,788, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Foster possesses a qualified labor force with broad representation across sectors, an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, and 3.6% in estimated jobs growth over the past year, calculated from AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026844 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate aligns closely with Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation is notably lower (47.6% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%). Based on Census answers, a moderate 17.3% of residents performed their jobs from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The region exhibits a highly pronounced specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment proportion that is 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety employs only 3.3% of local workers, which is below the Regional Vic. level of 6.5%. The locality seems to present constrained job prospects locally, as shown by the ratio of the Census working population compared to the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 3.6% and labour force increased by 2.3%, resulting in unemployment fall by 1.3 percentage points. This compares to Regional Vic., where employment fell by 0.1%, labour force contracted by 0.3%, and unemployment fell 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Foster. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Foster's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Foster is $975 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $566 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $36,904 a year against an average of $49,199. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that income levels in the suburb of Foster are below the national average, with a median of $36,904 and an average of $49,199. This is lower than the figures for Regional Vic., which feature a median income of $50,954 and an average income of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would stand at roughly $40,454 (median) and $53,932 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Foster all rank between the 2nd and 8th percentiles nationally.
Income distributions show the $400 - 799 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 31.0% of residents (646 people), which differs from the metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.3%. With 41.6% of people earning under $800 weekly, the community faces notable financial limitations that impact local consumption. Although housing expenses are low with 88.6% of income retained, overall disposable income ranks in just the 6th percentile across the nation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Foster had 889 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 7% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 59% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,348 a month. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.9%. 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 structures in Foster, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.8% other housing types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Foster was significantly higher than the Regional Vic. level, reaching 59.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (19.7%) or rented (20.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was below the Regional Vic. average at $1,348, while the median weekly rent stood at $240, compared to Regional Vic.
levels of $1,430 and $285. Nationally, Foster's mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Foster counted 889 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of homes at 57.3%, consisting of 15.3% couples with children, 34.5% couples without children, and 7.4% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 42.7%, with single-person households representing 40.6% and shared households making up 2.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 individuals is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.8% of adults in Foster hold a university qualification, including 14.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 427 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 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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The region presents educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (21.8%) sitting considerably below the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents both a hurdle and an opening for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical expertise is highly prevalent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (26.0%). A notable 23.7% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies. This comprises 8.6% in primary school, 7.5% in high school, and 2.1% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Foster means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis indicates 1 active transit stop operating in Foster. This stop is served by 1 separate route, which together provide 40 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as limited, with local residents typically residing 625 meters from the nearest stop. Being a mostly residential community, the majority of residents travel outward for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode at 86%, while 12% travel on foot. Household car ownership averages 1.3 per home, which is below the regional average. Roughly 17.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 patterns).
Transit service frequency averages 5 journeys per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 40 weekly trips at each individual stop.
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52.1% of residents in Foster report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators highlight significant difficulties facing Foster, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, with the prevalence of typical health issues being notable in both younger and older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance being exceptionally low at roughly 46% of the population (~966 people). This compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 15.6 and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 52.1% reported having no health conditions at all, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with higher rates of chronic conditions. The area has 42.1% of residents aged 65 and over (877 people), which exceeds the 23.9% recorded in Regional Vic. Health profiles among older residents present some difficulties, with national standings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Foster is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (30.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Foster ranks below average for cultural diversity, with 87.5% of residents holding citizenship, 85.1% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion in Foster is Christianity, representing 43.4% of the community. However, the most notable relative concentration is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.1% in Regional Vic. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Foster are English, representing 33.5% of the population, Australian, representing 30.5% of the population, and Irish, representing 10.4% of the population.
In addition, there are distinct differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Scottish is notably overrepresented at 9.7% of Foster (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 1.9% (compared to 1.7%) and Russian at 0.4% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Foster is 59, older than 98% of areas nationally. 15.1% 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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With a median age of 59, Foster is notably older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and similarly much older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional Vic., Foster shows a higher concentration of people aged 75 - 84 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (6.2%). This concentration of 75 - 84 year-olds is well above the national level of 6.1%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 75 to 84 age cohort has expanded from 13.4% to 15.6% of the population, while the 15 to 24 age band grew from 7.3% to 8.9%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group has fallen from 17.1% to 14.4% and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 10.3% to 9.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts indicate notable changes in Foster's age profile. The 85+ group shows the fastest projected expansion at 23%, adding 35 residents to reach 190. Aging trends persist as residents aged 65 and older account for 56% of expected growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 45 to 54 cohorts are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Foster
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,044 at the 2021 Census → 2,084 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 May 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 (SAL20940). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.