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Fraser Rise has an estimated 17,748 residents, up from 9,097 at the 2021 Census — a change of 8,651 people, or 95.1%. Growth has averaged 13.3% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 4,312 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 836 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Fraser Rise reached an estimated resident total of approximately 17,748 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 8,651 people (95.1%) above the 9,097 people counted in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 14,766 determined after the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 4,312 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. The suburb's density currently stands at 835 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked across AreaSearch study areas.
Fraser Rise outpaced both state (9.5%) and national expansion rates with its 95.1% increase since the 2021 census, cementing its status as a leading growth precinct. Inward interstate migration served as the primary catalyst by generating roughly 88.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections for the suburb of Fraser Rise incorporate ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2-level figures published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For localities not covered by that series, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections via a weighted population growth aggregation from LGA to SA2 divisions, with age-bracket growth trajectories mapped across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2 modeling outputs, the suburb is poised for exceptional long-term expansion among the top 10 percent of national areas, with a projected addition of 18,589 persons by 2041, representing an overall rise of 87.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
3,819 new dwellings have been approved in Fraser Rise over the past five years, an average of 763 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 43 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 770 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 764, 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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ABS residential building approvals mapped across local statistical divisions indicate that Fraser Rise has averaged approximately 763 new dwelling approvals annually, accumulating roughly 3,819 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 764 approvals have been recorded. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the area recorded an average intake of 1.8 new residents per completed dwelling annually, pointing to balanced supply and demand conditions that underpin market stability. Construction costs for these residences average $386,000, sitting below regional benchmarks and delivering attainable entry points for buyers.
Per capita building activity in Fraser Rise exceeds Greater Melbourne by 203.0%, providing broad choice for purchasers despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This elevated volume well surpasses nationwide levels, demonstrating substantial developer commitment to the precinct. Detached houses account for 90.0% of recent residential development while attached dwellings represent 10.0%, sustaining the suburb's open, low-density character to suit buyers seeking space. An intensity of approximately 18 people per approval underscores Fraser Rise's status as an active growth corridor. Long-term forecasts indicate that Fraser Rise will absorb an additional 15,605 residents leading up to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present construction momentum continues, upcoming residential supply is well positioned to satisfy demand, creating favourable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating growth exceeding current demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Fraser Rise
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fraser Rise, worth an estimated $22.1 billion. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.7 billion. 35 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Urban development and capital works initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping community progression. AreaSearch has pinpointed 58 projects positioned to influence the surrounding district. Notable developments include Wiyal Primary School, Clara Place, Plumpton Active Open Space, and the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, with key undertakings highlighted below.
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Clara Place
A 14.68ha residential estate in Fraser Rise, 25km northwest of Melbourne's CBD, comprising 287 land allotments centred around a 1ha central park. Lots range from approximately 294 to 507sqm, with buyers free to choose land only or a house and land package with a builder of their choice. Stage 3 land releases continue to sell as of mid-2026, with homes under construction and titles progressively issuing through 2026. Nearby amenities include Watergardens Shopping Centre, cafes and restaurants, bus and rail links, and a growing selection of schools, including a new primary school and community centre in the surrounding Fraser Rise precinct.
Taylors Rise Estate
Masterplanned residential land estate in Deanside delivering serviced lots, a local park, and connections to the adjoining waterway reserve. Stage 4 construction has commenced, while Stages 1 and 2, as well as a new signalised intersection on Taylors Road, are now complete.
Plumpton Active Open Space Master Plan
Melton City Council's final master plan for a 10-hectare active open space reserve in Fraser Rise. The planned reserve includes two soccer pitches including one synthetic pitch, one cricket oval, two-lane cricket practice facility, eight staged floodlit tennis courts, a tennis clubroom, community sports pavilion, district-level playspace with barbecue and picnic shelter, shared paths, landscaping, open space areas and around 140 car spaces. Community consultation ran in May 2025, feedback was reviewed in May to June 2025, and the final master plan was listed for presentation in August 2025.
Samara
Samara is a master-planned community in Fraser Rise developed by XWISE GROUP through its LANDXWISE land division, comprising 172 residential lots plus a super lot across the Sapphire (Stage 1) and Olive (Stage 2) releases. Construction has commenced, with Stages 1 and 2 largely sold out and Stage 3 due for release in April 2027. The estate sits close to established schools, shopping, and transport, with Watergardens Shopping Centre about 3.8km away and Caroline Springs Station around a 10-minute drive.
Taylors Hill West Precinct Structure Plan
A 215-hectare greenfield growth precinct in Melbourne's outer west, bounded by Beattys Road to the north, Taylors Road to the south, and the Caroline Springs and Hillside suburbs to the east. The precinct is planned to deliver around 2,300 to 2,400 new dwellings, supporting community facilities, two government schools, integrated employment areas and active open space. The Precinct Structure Plan was gazetted in October 2010 under Amendment C82 to the Melton Planning Scheme. Multiple residential estates are already established or under construction within the precinct, including Orbis Green, The Point, Springlands, Encore, Aria, Aspire and Taylors Rise.The Development Contributions Plan was last amended in December 2023, with Amendment VC249 (gazetted January 2024) exempting small second dwellings from contributions to support diverse housing outcomes. Future works include duplication and upgrades to Taylors Road and Hume Drive, plus delivery of active open space and a multi-purpose community facility.
Aspire
A masterplanned community developed by Villawood Properties in Fraser Rise, in Melbourne's north-west. Now an established community of over 1400 families, with titled land continuing to sell across multiple stages, including new releases with 2027 titles. The estate features green open spaces within 400m of every home, including Mamic Park and Anna's Garden, fibre optic connections, and proximity to schools, shops, transport, and amenities.
Parkland
A townhouse development offering 25 two-storey, 2-bedroom residences with modern designs and functional spaces in Fraser Rise.
Prosperity
Prosperity is a masterplanned residential community at Fraser Rise comprising more than 200 residential lots and house-and-land packages. The estate is being delivered in staged releases with land titling and home construction progressing. The development is positioned close to future schools, parks, shopping and community facilities with direct access to Melton Highway.
6,494 residents of Fraser Rise are employed, from a labour force of 6,928. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 14,708, about 83% 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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The local labour pool in Fraser Rise exhibits strong educational credentials, alongside a prominent representation in construction and an overall unemployment rate of 6.3%, according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents count 6,494, while the jobless rate sits 1.5% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, accompanied by a lower workforce participation rate of 63.7% compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicated that 26.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at that time.
Local workforce engagement is predominantly clustered across health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing. The transport, postal & warehousing sector demonstrates notable local concentration, capturing an employment share 2.0 times the broader metropolitan level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for a modest 5.8% of local employment versus 10.1% across the region. Comparisons between the count of local resident workers and Census workplace destination counts suggest internal job opportunities within the immediate area remain constrained. Evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicate that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 10.5% as employment dropped by 12.3%, pushing the unemployment rate upward by 1.9 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% rise in labour force participants, and a 0.2 percentage points lift in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on potential future staffing trends. Across five-year and ten-year horizons, nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these projections against Fraser Rise's specific industry distribution suggests potential local employment expansion of 6.5% across five years and 13.4% across ten years, serving as an illustrative structural projection without factoring in localized population growth shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fraser Rise is $2,276 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $972 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,990 a year against an average of $64,179. 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 tax figures at the postcode tier for financial year 2023 show median taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Fraser Rise at $56,990, alongside an average of $64,179. These outcomes sit below nationwide averages and compare to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modelled earnings as of March 2026 reach roughly $62,472 for median income and $70,353 for average income. The 2021 Census placed Fraser Rise between the 76th and 82nd percentiles nationally across personal, family, and household earnings brackets.
A substantial 45.3% share of residents (8,039 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, compared to 32.8% regionally. Although accommodation costs absorb 18.4% of incoming receipts, strong overall remuneration maintains disposable income at the 78th percentile, with the suburb placed in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fraser Rise had 2,731 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 72% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $431 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,076 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Fraser Rise is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 95.2%, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations accounting for 4.8%, contrasting with the 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings recorded across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership in Fraser Rise was recorded at 10.7%, with mortgaged properties comprising 72.3% and rented properties making up 17.0%. Median monthly loan obligations stood at $2,076 and median weekly rent reached $431, both exceeding the Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390. Compared to Australian benchmarks, Fraser Rise mortgage commitments substantially exceed the national average of $1,863, with weekly rent also sitting well above the $375 national level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fraser Rise counted 2,731 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,328 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 57% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 11% 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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Family units constitute the overwhelming majority of local households at 87.3%, consisting of couples with children (56.6%), couples without children (17.7%), and single parent families (12.2%). The remaining 12.7% of residences are non-family households, including single-person living arrangements at 11.4% and shared group households at 1.2%. The median household size stands at 3.2 people, exceeding the 2.6 figure observed across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.1% of adults in Fraser Rise hold a university qualification, including 23.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,612 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,023 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 learning outcomes are a defining attribute of the locality, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, outperforming the SA3 benchmark of 24.3%. Within this group, bachelor degrees constitute 23.6%, postgraduate qualifications make up 7.1%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.4%. Applied and technical training is likewise prominent, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (19.2%). Academic engagement is elevated throughout the community, with 33.9% of the local population actively participating in educational programs. This participation includes 12.5% attending primary schooling, 8.7% enrolled in secondary schools, and 4.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fraser Rise reaches 10 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 800 services a week. The typical home sits about 430 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity within Fraser Rise comprises 10 active bus stops served by 2 distinct routes, providing an aggregate of 795 weekly services. Local access is moderate, with residents residing an average distance of 433 meters from their nearest transit point. Commuter travel is oriented outward toward external employment hubs, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of trips and rail travel representing 7%. Household car ownership sits at 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages. In addition, 26.1% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 113 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 79 departures weekly per active stop.
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82.6% of residents in Fraser Rise report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Fraser Rise, characterized by low mortality figures and minimal chronic illness incidence across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 52% of the population (~9,268 people), slightly above the typical SA2 level, compared to 56.7% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent identified health matters, impacting 7.0 and 4.0% of local inhabitants, while 82.6% of residents reported having no medical conditions, exceeding the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne. Older adults aged 65 and over comprise 3.7% of the community (656 people), below the 15.1% proportion across Greater Melbourne.
Senior residents demonstrate strong general vitality, with health metrics tracking in line with wider national standings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.4% of Fraser Rise residents were born overseas and 52.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.5%) and Indian (10.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Fraser Rise displays notable cultural breadth, with 43.4% of residents born abroad and 52.9% speaking a non-English language in their households. Christianity represents the leading faith affiliation at 54.7% of the community. Religious backgrounds categorized as Other demonstrate significant local presence at 8.2%, markedly above the 2.3% average recorded across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental heritage, the leading ancestral origins reported in Fraser Rise include Other backgrounds at 23.3% (above the 14.6% metropolitan baseline), Australian lineage at 12.5% (below the regional 18.4%), and Indian descent at 10.0% (substantially above the 4.2% regional average).
Additional cultural communities with notable local concentrations include Filipino ancestry at 7.1% (versus 1.3% regionally), Maltese heritage at 6.1% (versus 1.1%), and Macedonian roots at 3.7% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fraser Rise is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 32.6% 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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Families with dependent children represent the core demographic in Fraser Rise. Updated demographic assessments to August 2026 indicate that 39.1% of residents belong to the 0 - 24 youth and child bracket, compared to 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, while seniors aged 65+ account for 3.7%, compared to 15.1% across the broader region. The median age remains steady at an estimated 31, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 6 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and below the Australian median of 38. Residents in the 45 - 64 age bracket have expanded from 15.8% at the Census to an estimated 17.2%.
By 2041, the 0 - 24 cohort is projected to generate the largest numerical increase, adding 5,522 residents (80%) to reach 12,461, whereas the 65+ cohort will record the fastest relative pace of growth, climbing 171% to 1,778.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fraser Rise
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 13 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 — 4,312 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,097 at the 2021 Census → 17,748 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 (SAL20950). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.