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Geelong has an estimated 5,884 residents, up from 5,811 at the 2021 Census — a change of 73 people, or 1.3%. That puts 1,778 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Geelong has an estimated population of approximately 5,884, drawn from AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS updates and post-Census address validations. This indicates an addition of 73 people (1.3%) compared to the 5,811 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is based on a resident baseline of 5,813 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 14 validated new addresses added following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,777 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 92.0% of all recent population additions. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data keyed to a 2022 baseline for each SA2, supplemented where needed by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures adjusted via weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregations. Age-specific rates from these aggregations are carried forward for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, future demographic modeling places the suburb of Geelong within the highest quartile among non-metropolitan Australian regions, with SA2 projections pointing to an increase of 1,531 persons by 2041, representing a 24.8% cumulative expansion over the 16 years.
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65 new dwellings have been approved in Geelong over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approval records compiled by AreaSearch from ABS data show that Geelong has averaged roughly 13 residential approvals per year, amounting to an estimated 65 dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years, with 7 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Because net population inflow averaged only 0.8 people annually for each home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, residential development has matched or outpaced demographic demand, providing purchasers with considerable choice and leaving headroom for expansion beyond existing projections. The mean construction value of newly approved residences stands at $539,000, which sits above typical regional figures and points toward higher-specification building.
Furthermore, local commercial momentum is underscored by $57.8 million in non-residential development approvals logged during the current financial year. Residential building volume in Geelong remains subdued relative to Rest of Vic., trailing the regional per-capita benchmark by 78.0%. This limited pipeline of additions generally exerts upward pressure on values and competition for established dwellings, while also falling short of national rates due to site constraints and local market maturity. Approvals across the area comprise 25.0% detached dwellings against 75.0% medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses and apartments. This orientation toward higher-density stock offers accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors, marking a clear departure from the current built environment (where houses represent 52.0% of stock) and reflecting changing household preferences amid scarce land. Overall, an average of around 447 residents per approved dwelling underlines an established urban market. According to the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch, Geelong is on track to expand by 1,460 residents leading up to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing delivery could lag behind population growth, intensifying market competition and reinforcing property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Geelong
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 25 current infrastructure and development projects inside Geelong, worth an estimated $4.06 billion. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.99 billion. 11 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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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Capital investments, major public works, and planning developments serve as fundamental drivers of local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 35 active projects anticipated to shape the surrounding district, highlighted by developments including Barwon Women's and Children's Hospital, Cunningham Place, Geelong Regional Sports Precinct, and The Mill Newtown.
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Barwon Women's and Children's Hospital
The over $500 million Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital is a landmark health project expanding maternity, neonatal, and paediatric care within the University Hospital Geelong precinct. Delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) with builder Built, the multi-storey project provides new birthing suites, paediatric multi-day and same-day inpatient beds, a Special Care Nursery, and specialized outpatient clinics. Following enabling demolition of Myers House, major construction is advancing toward completion in 2029.
Cunningham Place
A 250 million dollar 17-storey mixed-use precinct on a full city block in central Geelong, designed by WMK Architecture for Amber Property Group in partnership with Grace Church (the long-time landowner). The scheme covers around 4,700 square metres bordered by Corio, Gheringhap and Clare streets and Transit Place, and includes 71 luxury apartments, a 168-room international hotel, a 5,000 square metre conference facility with a 650-seat auditorium, a supermarket, medical centre, childcare, co-working spaces, retail tenancies, a private resident cinema and a landscaped Sky Garden.Capped at 60 metres under the Central Geelong Framework Plan, the project sits one block from the Geelong waterfront. The previous building on the site was demolished in 2024 and the site has remained largely cleared since, with apartment sales continuing off the plan via McGrath Geelong. Originally targeted for completion ahead of the (since cancelled) 2026 Commonwealth Games, completion has slipped and is now expected later this decade.
Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is a new waterfront convention, exhibition and events venue forming the centrepiece of the Geelong City Deal precinct. Major construction is complete, with testing and final fitout underway ahead of official opening in July 2026. The precinct includes a 1000-seat theatre, 3700 sqm of flexible event space, meeting rooms, food and beverage uses, public plaza, a 200-room Crowne Plaza hotel and future commercial components. It supported more than 1400 construction jobs and is expected to create ongoing jobs in events, tourism, hospitality and services.
Market Square Quarter Masterplan
The Market Square Quarter Masterplan is an ambitious $1 billion urban regeneration vision designed to transform a central city block in Geelong into a vibrant mixed-use civic heart. The proposal involves demolishing the declining shopping centre to create a 5,000 square metre green public space, an outdoor market, a new high-rise building with over 300 residential apartments on the current car park site, retail spaces, a potential supermarket, and the refurbishment of significant heritage buildings and the clock tower.The project is envisioned as a public-private partnership delivering essential housing stock and unlocking major investment for Central Geelong.
Geelong Smart City Initiative
The Geelong Smart City Initiative connects technology, data, and innovation to create a more liveable and sustainable Greater Geelong. It features open data via the Geelong Data Exchange and the 3D Digital Twin Victoria platform for enhanced urban planning and development.
Market Street Laneway Breakthrough
An urban renewal project creating a new open-to-sky north-south pedestrian laneway breakthrough connecting Market Street to Union Street in central Geelong (via demolition at 184-186 Ryrie Street). Inspired by Melbourne's iconic laneways, the project enhances connectivity, urban quality, and opportunities for events and commercial activation as part of the broader Geelong Laneways Action Plan. Construction commenced early 2025 with expected completion in 2026.
Geelong Community Safety Center
A proposed integrated community safety center intended to house police, emergency services, and community support programs to enhance public safety and community engagement in the Geelong region. Note: this specific project could not be independently verified against Victoria Police, Department of Justice and Community Safety, or City of Greater Geelong sources as of this update; details below reflect the source record only.
New Geelong Area School
Proposed new government primary and secondary school for the growing Geelong region. The project is being progressed by the Victorian School Building Authority to provide additional student capacity with contemporary learning environments, STEM facilities, outdoor recreation areas and sustainable design features.
3,351 residents of Geelong are employed, from a labour force of 3,545. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,167, about 2.1 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Drawing on aggregated statistical geography from AreaSearch, Geelong exhibits a highly qualified labour pool, substantial representation in core public services, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,351, with local joblessness tracking 1.8% higher than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic.. Labour force engagement remains elevated, registering a participation rate of 67.6% versus 61.1% regionally. In addition, 24.5% of working residents reported working from home at the Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 health directives. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
Health care & social assistance displays notable concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.4 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 1.0% of local workers compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic.. Operating with 2.7 local jobs for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the area acts as a key regional employment hub drawing commuters from adjacent districts. Over the preceding 12-month period, ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch show that a 1.5% contraction in the local workforce alongside a 0.5% decrease in employed persons led to a 1.0 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% decline in employment and a 0.3% drop in the labour pool, alongside a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry projections provide perspective on future employment trends across Geelong. While national projections anticipate employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, weighting these sectoral trajectories against the local industry profile suggests Geelong employment could expand by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (calculated as a baseline illustrative weighting without factoring in local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Geelong is $1,670 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $865 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,980 a year against an average of $77,993. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Geelong earned a median income of $54,980 and an average of $77,993, surpassing national standards as well as Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modelled estimates for March 2026 reach roughly $60,269 for median earnings and $85,496 on average. Based on Census findings, individual earnings sit at the 61st percentile ($865 weekly), while household figures place the area at the 45th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket includes 30.8% of local taxpayers (1,812 individuals), closely matching the broader regional proportion of 30.3%. Housing costs consume a notable share of household budgets, leaving 84.3% of residual income (placing the area at the 46th percentile), while the SEIFA index of economic advantage ranks the suburb in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Geelong had 2,497 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 26% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Geelong consisted of 52.1% separate houses and 47.9% attached or higher-density dwellings (including semi-detached properties, units, and apartments), contrasting with Regional Vic. where houses made up 90.1% and other formats represented 9.9%. Outright home ownership stood at 34.4%, falling below the wider regional standard, while mortgaged homes accounted for 20.7% and rental properties constituted 44.9%. Monthly mortgage payments averaged a median of $2,000, well above the Regional Vic. baseline of $1,430, whereas median weekly rent was $370 compared to $285 regionally.
On a nationwide basis, Geelong's mortgage repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, while local rent remains slightly beneath the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Geelong counted 2,497 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 53.3% of all households, encompassing couples without children (28.2%), couples with children (17.9%), and single parent families (6.0%). Non-family living situations account for the other 46.7%, driven by lone person households at 39.3% and group households at 7.4%. Typical household occupancy is 2.0 people, which remains below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.9% of adults in Geelong hold a university qualification, including 26.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 16.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,124 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,075 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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Academic credentials among Geelong residents exceed wider benchmarks, with 41.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification compared to 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 27.3% within the SA3 area, positioning the workforce well for high-skill roles. Bachelor degrees represent the primary level of attainment at 26.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational education is also well established, with 27.3% of persons aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (16.5%). Formal learning participation remains substantial throughout Geelong, where 29.1% of the population is currently engaged in study.
This includes 14.0% attending higher education institutions, 5.4% enrolled in primary schools, and 4.5% undertaking secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Geelong reaches 47 stops on 53 routes, timetabled for about 26,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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The local transit network features 47 operational public transport stops across Geelong incorporating train services. Across 53 designated routes, the network delivers 26,875 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is strong, with typical walking distances of 195 meters to the nearest boarding point. For commuting outside the suburb, private vehicles serve as the primary mode at 70%, with 21% of commuters walking and 2% choosing cycling. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.0 vehicles per household, lower than regional averages, while 24.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Transit service schedules maintain an average volume of 3,839 trips per day across all active routes, representing approximately 571 trips per stop on a weekly basis.
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68.6% of residents in Geelong report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality indicate favourable overall health outcomes across Geelong, with both older and younger demographics recording low rates of standard ailments. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, covering approximately 58% of residents (~3,389 people), compared to 50.5% recorded across Regional Vic.. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the area, recorded among 8.0% and 8.8% of the community, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.6% of residents indicated they were entirely free of long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Regional Vic. figure of 63.4%.
Health measures for residents aged under 65 exceed average benchmarks, and while the proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 21.8% (1,282 people) compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic., health outcomes among older cohorts track positively alongside general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Geelong is largely Australian-born, at 76.0% of residents, with 17.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.4%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Geelong demonstrates above-average cultural breadth, with 24.0% of the community born overseas and 17.4% speaking languages other than English within their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, followed by 46.3% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism shows the most pronounced concentration, accounting for 0.3% of the local population against 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 26.4%, followed by Australian at 22.5% (which sits below the regional level of 29.6%) and Irish at 10.6%. Other notable ancestral representations include Italian at 4.5% (versus 2.9% across the region), Croatian at 1.2% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Dutch at 1.7% (matching the regional benchmark of 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Geelong is 40. 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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The demographic profile of Geelong is heavily weighted toward childless younger cohorts. Updated estimates as of August 2026 show that 32.0% of the population comprises young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 23.1% in Regional Vic., while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 23.1% locally versus 28.5% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40 years, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 3 years younger than the regional baseline of 43 from that same Census. The most significant shift since the Census occurred among 25 - 44 year olds, rising from 29.6% to an estimated 32.0% of the population.
Looking ahead to 2041, this 25 - 44 demographic is projected to drive overall growth, expanding by 929 residents (49%) to a total of 2,812.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Geelong
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 |
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| 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 25 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,811 at the 2021 Census → 5,884 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 (SAL20973). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.