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Fraser Rise has an estimated 16,796 residents, up from 9,097 at the 2021 Census — a change of 7,699 people, or 84.6%. Growth has averaged 13.2% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 3,929 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 791 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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Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside address records verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census indicates that Fraser Rise has a population estimated at approximately 16,796 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 7,699 individuals (84.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,097 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 14,754, projected by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and supplemented by 3,929 validated new addresses post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 790 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with the typical averages observed across areas studied by AreaSearch.
Fraser Rise's expansion of 84.6% since the 2021 census outpaced the state (9.3%) and the national benchmark, positioning it as a leading growth zone. Population expansion locally was chiefly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 88.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though all indicators including natural growth and overseas migration registered positive gains. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch implements the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, modifying them via a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. Projected growth rates by age cohort from these models are also applied across all regions for the span between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, outstanding expansion placing the area within the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas is projected, with the locality expected to grow by 18,364 individuals to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall rise of 97.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
3,811 new dwellings have been approved in Fraser Rise over the past five years, an average of 762 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 45 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 771 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 778, 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's evaluation of ABS building approval data distributed from statistical area statistics, the suburb of Fraser Rise has seen approximately 762 residential properties approved for development each year, culminating in an estimated 3,811 homes approved over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 714 during the current FY-26 so far. Given an average of 1.8 additional residents per year for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market appears well-proportioned between supply and demand, fostering steady conditions, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $367,000.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, Fraser Rise records 204.0% more new home approvals (per person), presenting purchasers with a broader selection, even though construction momentum has decelerated recently. This rate sits substantially above the nationwide average, demonstrating strong developer interest in the region. Recent residential construction comprises 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% medium and high-density developments, preserving the low-density profile of the area with a focus on family-centric properties appealing to those wanting space. With approximately 19 people for every dwelling approved, Fraser Rise exhibits the hallmarks of a developing growth corridor. Future forecasts indicate Fraser Rise will welcome 16,320 additional residents by 2041 (computed from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections). If current construction volumes persist, residential supply should comfortably satisfy demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion that outpaces current predictions.
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 $45.5 billion. 35 are already under construction and 27 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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Few elements impact local performance as significantly as updates to regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning strategies. In total, 58 developments have been identified by AreaSearch as having potential impacts on the locality. Key initiatives include Wiyal Primary School, Clara Place, Plumpton Active Open Space, and the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, with the accompanying index outlining the most significant projects.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
6,395 residents of Fraser Rise are employed, from a labour force of 6,821. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 62.6%. 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 13,787, about 82% 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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Fraser Rise has a highly educated workforce, with the construction sector showing notable representation, and an unemployment rate of 6.2% based on AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 6,395 local citizens are employed, while the joblessness rate is 1.5% higher than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, and workforce engagement is considerably lower (62.6% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicate that a high 26.1% of residents worked from their homes, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The principal sectors employing residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing.
The locality demonstrates a distinct concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with its share of employment reaching 2.0 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The locality appears to provide a limited number of local employment positions, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical zones, the labor force contracted by 10.9% alongside a 12.7% drop in employment during the year ending March 2026, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.9 percentage points. This stands in contrast to Greater Melbourne, which saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labor force expand by 2.3%, and unemployment tick up by 0.2 percentage points. Employment forecasts for the nation published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on future demand in Fraser Rise. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model expansion patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment structure of Fraser Rise suggests local employment will rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for localized population forecasts).
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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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Fraser Rise recorded a median taxpayer income of $56,990, with the average income recorded at $64,179. This sits below the national benchmark and compares to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $62,472 (median) and $70,353 (average) as of March 2026. Income data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are all high in Fraser Rise, placing between the 76th and 82nd percentiles nationwide.
The statistics indicate the largest group consists of 45.3% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,608 residents), mirroring patterns in the surrounding region where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Elevated housing costs absorb 18.4% of earnings, yet strong wages ensure disposable income remains in the 78th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score falls in the 7th decile.
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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The mix of housing types in Fraser Rise at the time of the last Census consisted of 95.2% standalone houses and 4.8% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing categories), compared to Greater Melbourne's split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative options. Conversely, home ownership in Fraser Rise was lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average, sitting at 10.7%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (72.3%) or leased (17.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,076, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $431, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Fraser Rise are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent costs are also well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fraser Rise counted 2,731 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,042 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.3%, consisting of couples with children at 56.6%, couples without children at 17.7%, and single parents with children at 12.2%. The remaining 12.7% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 11.4% and group shared households making up 1.2%. The median household occupancy of 3.2 individuals exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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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The educational makeup of the area is distinct within the region, with tertiary graduation rates (33.1% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the SA3 average of 24.3%, showing the local focus on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (19.2%). Enrollment rates in education are remarkably high, with 33.9% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This comprises 12.5% attending primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fraser Rise reaches 10 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 660 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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Analysis of public transit options indicates that 10 active bus stops are currently in service in Fraser Rise. These stops are served by 2 distinct bus routes, which together accommodate 662 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 433 meters from their nearest stop. Being a mainly residential suburb, the majority of workers travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the principal mode of travel at 89%, followed by 7% using trains. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars, exceeding the regional average.
A significant portion of residents, 26.1%, work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements). Service frequency averages 94 journeys daily across the transit routes, representing about 66 weekly trips for each stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health metric evaluations show exceptional outcomes in Fraser Rise, based on AreaSearch's analysis of death rates and the occurrence of chronic illness, indicating very low rates of common medical conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at approximately 52% of the total population (~8,770 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions were identified as the most frequent medical issues in the area, affecting 7.0 and 4.0% of the population respectively, while 82.6% of residents reported having no ongoing medical concerns compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 4.2% of the local population (705 people), which is lower than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Seniors in the area experience particularly favorable health outcomes, with national health rankings aligning closely with the broader population trends.
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 records notable levels of cultural diversity, with 43.4% of its residents born in other countries and 52.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 54.7% of the local population. However, the most distinct variation is in the Other category, which represents 8.2% of the population, a proportion significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Regarding ancestry (based on parents' country of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Fraser Rise are Other at 23.3% of the population (notably higher than the regional average of 14.6%), Australian at 12.5% (notably below the regional average of 18.4%), and Indian at 10.0% (significantly above the regional average of 4.2%).
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in the presence of other cultural groups: Filipino residents make up 7.1% of Fraser Rise (compared to 1.3% in the wider region), Maltese represents 6.1% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Macedonian accounts for 3.7% (compared to 0.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fraser Rise is 32, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 31.5% 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 32 years, Fraser Rise has a population that is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Fraser Rise shows a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age range (20.6%) but has fewer people in the 65 - 74 bracket (2.7%). This concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census projections show that the 45 to 54 demographic has increased from 10.2% to 12.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 11.3% to 13.0%.
Conversely, the 0 to 4 group has decreased from 11.3% to 9.6%. Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile of Fraser Rise will experience substantial shifts by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 146%, adding 2,975 individuals to total 5,008.
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 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month 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 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 — 3,929 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,097 at the 2021 Census → 16,796 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 (SAL20950). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.