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Geelong West has an estimated 8,267 residents, up from 7,345 at the 2021 Census — a change of 922 people, or 12.6%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 3,518 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's evaluation of broader ABS population releases and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Geelong West has an estimated population of approximately 8,267 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 922 people (12.6%) compared to the 7,345 people documented in the 2021 Census. The updated figure is derived from AreaSearch's resident benchmark of 8,265, formulated after reviewing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 19 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 3,517 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile among nationally assessed areas.
With a 12.6% increase since the 2021 census, the suburb of Geelong West outpaced the Rest of Vic. (4.4%) as well as the wider SA3 area, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner. Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating around 52.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level calculations by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch draws upon the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, applying weighted aggregation techniques to translate LGA growth to SA2 tiers. These age-cohort growth rates are extended across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts position the suburb of Geelong West in the top quartile of non-metropolitan regions across the nation, with aggregated SA2 modeling pointing to an increase of 2,507 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 30.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
223 new dwellings have been approved in Geelong West over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 51, 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 building approval figures examined by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries indicate an annual average of around 44 residential approvals in Geelong West, totaling an estimated 223 dwellings across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 51 approved during FY-25 to date. With approximately 3.3 incoming residents per newly constructed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), housing demand significantly exceeds delivery, driving up competition and placing upward pressure on local pricing. Furthermore, newly approved dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $612,000, pointing toward developer concentration in the premium residential space.
In addition, commercial approvals for this financial year stand at $7.4 million, underscoring a relatively modest commercial building pipeline. On a per-person basis, residential construction activity in Geelong West sits at roughly three-quarters of the level observed across Rest of Vic., placing the suburb within the 73rd percentile across Australia. Recent building activity is composed of 81.0% detached dwellings and 19.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the suburban profile while appealing to purchasers looking for standalone homes. A ratio of around 156 people per dwelling approval further underlines its profile as an active development market. Demographic projections suggest Geelong West will expand by 2,505 residents by 2041 (relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). If current construction volumes remain unchanged, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with demographic expansion, likely driving stronger buyer demand and reinforcing value growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Geelong West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Geelong West, worth an estimated $60 million. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.34 billion. 10 are already under construction and 23 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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Civic performance is heavily shaped by major planning, transport, and capital works programs. AreaSearch has pinpointed 6 projects positioned to influence the district, including Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas, Hope & Autumn Mixed Use Development, Pakington North Precinct Urban Design Framework, and Pakington Street (Geelong West) and Gordon Avenue Urban Design Framework, with details on the most prominent works outlined below.
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Pakington North Precinct Urban Design Framework
The Pakington Street and Gordon Avenue Urban Design Frameworks provide a long-term vision to guide growth across the Pakington North, Pakington Heritage Core and Gordon Avenue precincts in Geelong West. The amendment promotes mixed-use development with ground-level retail and services, upper-level residential housing, and building heights up to 10 storeys at strategic sites. Council adopted Amendment C433ggee in June 2026 following a Planning Panels Victoria hearing in February 2026, incorporating panel-recommended changes. The amendment now awaits planning minister approval to implement rezoning, design and development overlays (DDO56, DDO57), and environmental audit overlays into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.
Hope & Autumn Mixed Use Development
A $60 million mixed-use development comprising 57 apartments in two three to four-storey buildings, designed to be fossil fuel-free and sustainable, including demolition of a heritage building, reduction in car parking requirements, and removal of a restrictive covenant.
Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas
The largest greenfield urban growth project in regional Victoria, spanning approximately 5,500 hectares across the Northern and Western Geelong corridors[cite: 1]. The framework plan accommodates approximately 110,000 residents across 40,000 dwellings across multiple Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs)[cite: 1]. Amendment C450ggee for the Creamery Road PSP completed public exhibition in early 2026, advancing through planning scheme amendment processes[cite: 1].
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.
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.
Pakington Street (Geelong West) and Gordon Avenue Urban Design Framework
The Urban Design Framework guides future growth and development in the Pakington Street (Geelong West) and Gordon Avenue areas, including built form outcomes, streetscape design, movement and access, and land use. The framework was adopted by Council on 28 May 2024. It informs an ongoing planning scheme amendment (C433ggee) to implement controls such as a Design and Development Overlay, with public exhibition open until 1 September 2025.
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.
4,842 residents of Geelong West are employed, from a labour force of 5,002. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 73.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,388, about 77% 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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Geelong West features a well-educated labor force with considerable representation across essential service industries, characterized by a low 3.2% unemployment rate and annual employment growth estimated at 1.0% through AreaSearch statistical modeling. By March 2026, employed residents reached 4,842, keeping unemployment 0.5% below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, while the labor force participation rate reached an elevated 73.3% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census returns also showed 29.5% working from home, a metric that may reflect conditions during Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The local workforce displays notable concentration in professional & technical services, engaging staff at 2.0 times the broader regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of resident workers compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic.. Given the balance between Census working population numbers and resident numbers, the largely residential precinct provides relatively few employment opportunities within its own borders. AreaSearch assessment of aggregated ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, local employment rose by 1.0% while the overall workforce grew by 0.7%, lowering unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw a 0.1% contraction in employment, a 0.3% drop in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage points decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor needs. Modeled against the area's existing industry profile across five and ten-year horizons, these national forecasts anticipate overall expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, albeit with notable industry variance. Applying these weights indicates local employment could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (noting this illustrative extrapolation applies structural weightings without integrating local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Geelong West is $1,797 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $974 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,600 a year against an average of $77,014. 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 postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show local remuneration exceeding national norms, with a median income of $60,600 and an average income of $77,014. These exceed the Regional Vic. comparisons of $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average). Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $66,430 for median earnings and $84,423 for average earnings. Census metrics place individual weekly income in the 76th percentile ($974 weekly) and household income at the 52nd percentile. Earnings are concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, accounting for 30.4% of residents (2,513 people), closely tracking the 30.3% regional benchmark.
Residential costs absorb 15.8% of income, yet robust wages sustain disposable earnings at the 53rd percentile alongside a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Geelong West had 3,188 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 17% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,996 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the residential stock in Geelong West is divided into 73.9% houses and 26.1% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership stands at 28.3%, trailing Regional Vic., while remaining homes are under a mortgage (30.4%) or occupied by tenants (41.3%). The median monthly mortgage commitment was $1,996 and median weekly rent was $350, both above Regional Vic. figures of $1,430 and $285. In a national context, monthly mortgage payments sit higher than the Australian figure of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Geelong West counted 3,188 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,588 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 35% 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 make up 59.2% of all households, divided into 24.9% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. The remaining 40.8% consists of non-family arrangements, including 34.8% lone person households and 6.0% group households. The median household occupancy of 2.2 people is below the Regional Vic. median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.4% of adults in Geelong West hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 10.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 17.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 674 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,083 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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Tertiary qualification rates in Geelong West substantially exceed regional averages, with 41.4% of the population aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 27.3% across the SA3 area. This strong educational profile underpins significant potential across professional and knowledge-focused sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 25.4%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 10.7%, and graduate diplomas account for 5.3%. Vocational and technical training is also widely held, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 11.3% advanced diplomas and 17.9% certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.6% of residents actively participating in educational programs.
Among those studying, 8.1% attend primary school, 7.8% are enrolled in tertiary education, and 5.7% are undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Geelong West reaches 33 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 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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Local public transit infrastructure comprises 33 operational stops within Geelong West, connected across 4 separate transit routes that deliver a total of 4,168 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as good, with residents situated an average of 200 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential role, outbound commuting prevails, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode at 83%, alongside 8% walking and 2% cycling. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard. In addition, 29.5% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may incorporate pandemic-related travel patterns.
Transit services provide an average frequency of 595 trips per day across all available routes, delivering approximately 126 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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70.0% of residents in Geelong West report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 health metrics in Geelong West, with low rates of common health issues spanning both younger and older demographics. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is notably high at approximately 57% of all residents (~4,731 people), compared to 50.5% throughout Regional Vic.. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequently reported conditions, affecting 10.2 and 8.7% of the population, respectively, while 70.0% of residents reported no diagnosed medical issues, outperforming the Regional Vic. share of 63.4%. Working-age health metrics align with standard benchmarks.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 14.4% of the community (1,190 people), below the 24.0% regional level, with older residents recording health outcomes that outperform wider national comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Geelong West is largely Australian-born, at 80.2% of residents, with 14.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.5%) and Australian (22.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Geelong West tracks above regional norms, with 19.8% of residents born abroad and 14.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, accounting for 43.7% of the populace. Meanwhile, the most pronounced local overrepresentation occurs among followers of Judaism, who constitute 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% in Regional Vic.. Regarding parental birthplace and heritage, the leading backgrounds in Geelong West are English at 27.5%, Australian at 22.3% (below the regional benchmark of 29.6%), and Irish at 11.7%. Other distinct ethnic variances include Scottish ancestry at 9.5% (versus 8.8% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.2%), and Croatian at 1.0% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Geelong West is 36. 27.8% 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 West is noticeably younger than that of Regional Vic.. Updated August 2026 figures show that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) constitute 35.8% of the community, exceeding the 23.1% recorded across Regional Vic., while seniors and retirees (65+) make up 14.4% versus 24.0% regionally. The median age remains at an estimated 36, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 7 years below the Regional Vic. median of 43 from that same Census. Middle aged and young retiree groups (45 - 64) have declined from 24.0% at the Census to an estimated 22.0%.
By 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to account for the primary share of growth, adding 1,312 residents (44%) to reach a total of 4,272.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Geelong West
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 3 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 Jun 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,345 at the 2021 Census → 8,267 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 (SAL20974). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.