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Gisborne has an estimated 11,514 residents, up from 10,142 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,372 people, or 13.5%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 585 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 119 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics for the surrounding region and address verifications conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Gisborne is calculated to be approximately 11,514 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 1,372 people (13.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 10,142 individuals. The variation is deduced from a resident population of 11,458 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 585 validated new addresses identified after the Census date. This size of population yields a density ratio of 119 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial personal space and capacity for future housing expansion.
The 13.5% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (8.7%) and the state, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population gains. The expansion was chiefly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 53.0% of the total population growth over recent periods, though all growth components, including overseas migration and natural increase, registered positive outcomes. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, modifying them through a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA scale to the SA2 scale. Age cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are also utilized across all zones for the years 2032 to 2041. Future projections indicate a major population rise that ranks in the top national quartile, with the locality projected to gain 3,802 persons by 2041 according to combined SA2-level forecasts, which translates to a total growth of 32.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
592 new dwellings have been approved in Gisborne over the past five years, an average of 118 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 133 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 115, 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 building approval figures from the ABS allocated by AreaSearch from statistical area datasets, the suburb of Gisborne averages approximately 118 building permits for dwellings annually, with an estimated 592 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 106 approvals recorded so far during FY-26. Each dwelling built gained an average of 2.3 new residents per year during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports property valuations. The average estimated construction cost for new homes stands at $535,000, indicating that building projects are directed toward premium, upscale segments.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $27.9 million this financial year, pointing to steady business development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Gisborne shows elevated construction activity, running 28.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which provides buyers with options while supporting established property prices, despite a slowdown in building activity lately. This rate is significantly higher than the national norm, showing high developer optimism in the locality. The new supply is composed of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the low-density profile of the community by prioritizing standalone homes for buyers seeking space. With roughly 132 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Gisborne displays characteristics typical of a growth corridor. Future forecasts indicate that the suburb of Gisborne will add 3,746 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. New construction is keeping a moderate pace with this projected growth, though home buyers might encounter heightened competition as the population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gisborne
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gisborne, worth an estimated $141 million. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.1 billion. 29 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by changes to infrastructure, major projects, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 13 projects expected to influence the locality. Significant undertakings include the Gisborne Futures Structure Plan, Willow, Gisborne, the C153 Willowbank Road Commercial Rezoning, and the Gisborne Business Park Development, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct
The Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct is a staged regional sport and recreation development at New Gisborne, spread across two interconnected sites at the intersection of Barringo and Hamilton roads. It is the largest capital works project ever undertaken by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Stage One, budgeted at over $29 million, opened on 28 June 2024 and delivered a three-court indoor sports stadium with spectator seating, kiosk, sport administration office and amenities on the western site, plus a natural turf AFL and cricket oval, pavilion with change rooms, fitness loop, half-court basketball, playground, outdoor table tennis, barbecue areas, wetland and car parking on the eastern site.Stage Two, valued at $17 million and funded by $15 million from the Australian Government and $2 million from Council, commenced in November 2025 under contractors Harris HMC (western stadium extension) and ACE Infrastructure (eastern sports fields). Stage Two adds three further multi-use indoor courts, four gender-neutral changerooms, additional offices, amenities and parking on the western site, and a second natural turf oval, two outdoor netball courts and further car parking on the eastern site. Construction progressed through 2026 with oval turf works completed and structural steel erected for the stadium extension by April 2026. Eastern side completion is expected mid-2026 and western side completion late 2026, with all new facilities open in early 2027. A proposed Stage Three, estimated at $15.5 million and still seeking external funding, would add retractable seating, a function and multi-purpose room extension, a canopy linking the existing netball courts to the sports hub, a pavilion extension and cricket nets. The precinct serves more than 3,300 participants across basketball, netball, AFL, cricket, futsal, volleyball and badminton, and adjoins the eight-court Macedon Ranges Regional Netball Complex.
C153 Willowbank Road Commercial Rezoning
Planning amendment to rezone land on Willowbank Road for commercial development. Amendment C153 proposes to establish commercial zone to support local business and service needs for growing residential population.
Gisborne Futures Structure Plan
A long-term strategic framework guiding the growth of Gisborne and New Gisborne through 2050. The plan establishes a protected settlement boundary to manage population growth while preserving the regional character. Key features include the 'twin villages' concept with a new town centre for New Gisborne, expansion of the Gisborne Business Park, and integrated transport and open space networks. As of early 2026, Council is awaiting ministerial response on the settlement boundary and has initiated technical reporting for the Business Park expansion.
New Gisborne Development Plan Implementation
The New Gisborne Development Plan sets out the broad planning framework for the coordinated development of a new growth area to the west of Station Road, New Gisborne. It outlines development guidelines for expanded residential areas incorporating community infrastructure, passive open space, and natural environment conservation management requirements.
Gilbert Gordon Oval Netball Court
New netball court facility at Gilbert Gordon Oval supporting local sports clubs and community recreation. Part of broader sports infrastructure improvements for growing Gisborne population.
Melbourne Metro Tunnel - Rail Systems Alliance
This project includes installing 55 km of high capacity signalling along the Sunbury to Cranbourne/Pakenham line via the Metro Tunnel, and setting up power, control systems, conventional signalling, and platform screen doors at five stations.
Melbourne Metro Tunnel - Metro Tunnel And Stations Works Package
The $6 billion PPP Metro Tunnel project will construct nine km twin tunnels and five new stations under Melbourne's CBD, linking Sunbury to Cranbourne/Pakenham lines.
Gisborne Secondary College Trades Hub
New trade training hub at Gisborne Secondary College providing students with access to state-of-the-art facilities for hospitality, building and construction, and automotive trades. $7.8 million investment supporting local skills development.
6,395 residents of Gisborne are employed, from a labour force of 6,466. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 72.5%. 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 9,263, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Gisborne has a qualified workforce with strong representation in essential services, a very low unemployment rate of 1.1%, and steady employment conditions over the past year, according to statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 6,395 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sat 3.7% below the 4.8% rate recorded for Greater Melbourne. The participation rate in the labor force is typical, at 72.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. Census details show that 29.2% of working residents did so from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in the construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. There is a pronounced specialization in construction, where the employment share is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 7.2% of employment compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this largely residential area offers limited local employment options. Aggregated data from broader statistical areas, examined by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures, indicate that between the period ending March 2026 and the prior year, the labour force shrank by 0.3% while employment remained unchanged at 0.0%, which caused the unemployment rate to drop by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Melbourne showed a different pattern, with employment rising by 2.1% and the labour force growing by 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that provide useful context for anticipating future demand in Gisborne. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and were overlaid onto Gisborne's current employment structure to project future growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-by-sector rates vary substantially. When these sectoral projections are applied to Gisborne's existing job composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this calculation uses simple weighting for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gisborne is $2,294 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $966 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,831 a year against an average of $80,523. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Gisborne records a median taxpayer income of $61,831 and an average of $80,523, according to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards, comparing favorably to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $67,779 for the median and $88,269 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Gisborne are positioned high, placing between the 75th and 83rd percentiles across the country.
Income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range which contains 31.8% of residents (3,661 people), matching regional patterns where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Economic capacity is highlighted by 36.1% of households earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports strong retail spending. Housing costs consume 13.6% of income, while high earnings place local residents in the 84th percentile for disposable income and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gisborne had 3,444 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $423 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. 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 in the suburb of Gisborne at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.6% detached houses and 11.4% other dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, and alternative housing, in contrast to the metropolitan Melbourne average of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in the suburb of Gisborne was considerably higher than the Melbourne metropolitan rate, standing at 35.1%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (48.8%) or rented (16.1%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $423, compared to Melbourne metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Gisborne are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gisborne counted 3,444 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,910 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 80.8%, consisting of couples with children at 42.6%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single-parent homes at 9.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 19.2%, with single-person households accounting for 18.3% and group housing making up 1.1%. The average household occupancy stands at 2.8 people, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.5% of adults in Gisborne hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 23.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,988 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,051 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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Educational attainment in the suburb of Gisborne is lower than regional averages, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This difference suggests opportunities for future skills and educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (23.3%). Enrolment in education is high, with 32.8% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort is composed of 12.8% in primary schools, 9.4% in secondary schools, and 4.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gisborne reaches 54 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 550 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit data shows 54 active transport stops in the suburb of Gisborne, serviced by 5 distinct routes that provide a total of 548 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 415 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Households average 1.9 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 29.2%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 78 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 10 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.7% of residents in Gisborne report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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The suburb of Gisborne displays favorable health profiles based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with common conditions showing low frequency in the general population, though they exceed national averages in older, vulnerable cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 59% of the population (6,746 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 8.4% and 7.4% of the population, respectively, while 70.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 show better health outcomes than average. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 16.5% of the population (1,899 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health profiles for this older cohort present some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the younger segments of the population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gisborne is largely Australian-born, at 86.3% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.4%) and Australian (28.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Gisborne has lower levels of cultural diversity, with 86.3% of residents born in Australia, 93.3% holding citizenship, and 94.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.4% of the community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on the birthplace of parents, the three largest groups in the suburb of Gisborne are English at 29.4% of the population (higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 28.5% (higher than the regional average of 18.4%), and Irish at 9.9%.
Notable variations are also present in other ethnic backgrounds: Maltese is represented at 2.7% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Croatian at 0.9% (compared to 0.7%), and Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gisborne is 39. 21.3% 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 median age in the suburb of Gisborne is 39 years, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan Melbourne, the 5 - 14 cohort is highly represented at 15.9% of the population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is lower at 7.9%. Data collected since the 2021 Census shows the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 11.1% to 13.4%, and the 75 to 84 bracket has grown from 5.0% to 6.4%. On the other hand, the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 16.6% to 15.9%.
Population forecasts for 2041 point to significant changes, led by the 45 to 54 cohort which is projected to grow by 47% (756 people) to reach 2,357 from a base of 1,600.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gisborne
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 12 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 Jul 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 — 585 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,142 at the 2021 Census → 11,514 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 (SAL21001). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.