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Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) has an estimated 2,243 residents, up from 2,217 at the 2021 Census — a change of 26 people, or 1.2%. That puts 1,212 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 investigations of demographic adjustments by the ABS for the wider region, alongside newly confirmed locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) has a projected residency of approximately 2,243 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 26 people (1.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,217 people. The calculation is derived from a resident headcount of 2,238, estimated by AreaSearch after examining the June 2025 ERP release by the ABS and factoring in 17 validated new addresses since the Census.
This count places the density at 1,212 persons per square kilometer, exceeding typical numbers across Australian territories analysed by AreaSearch. In recent times, the local population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 81.0% of the overall growth. AreaSearch relies on projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch implements the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA forecasts from 2023, modifying them via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA down to SA2 divisions. Growth rates categorized by age bracket from these calculations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, substantial gains are expected that put this location in the top quartile of non-metropolitan zones nationwide, with the suburb of Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) anticipated to expand by 698 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level modeling, representing an overall rise of 30.9% across the 16 years.
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22 new dwellings have been approved in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, running ahead of 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building permits allocated from statistical zones, Golden Point has recorded roughly 4 dwellings approved for construction annually, with a total of 22 homes authorized over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 6 during FY-26 so far. With a ratio of only 0.7 people relocating to the area for every finished home over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the incoming supply is keeping pace with or outpacing demand, providing buyers with diverse options and leaving room for population expansion beyond current predictions, while the average expected construction cost for these new homes is $356,000.
Additionally, commercial projects valued at $25,000 were approved this financial year, reflecting a very quiet period for local commercial building. Compared to the Rest of Vic., construction activity in Golden Point is heavily subdued, registering at 83.0% below regional average per person. This low volume of additions generally supports demand and values for established housing. This level is also below the national average, showcasing the maturity of the local market and hinting at potential planning constraints. The mix of new residential projects consists of 80.0% standalone homes and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the suburban profile of the neighborhood by focusing on detached properties that attract buyers looking for space. The area averages approximately 746 people for every approved residential build, which highlights the established state of the local market. Looking forward, the suburb of Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) is projected to add 693 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may fall short of matching the population expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and foster stronger price growth.
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.), worth an estimated $18 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.38 billion. 13 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning changes are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Primary works include the Sovereign Hill Master Plan: Gold Vault, Urban Ripple: Restoring our Yarrowee River and its Little Creeks, Sebastopol Community Hub, and Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3, with the list below highlighting those expected to be of greatest significance.
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Sovereign Hill Master Plan: Gold Vault
The Gold Vault is a proposed 1,000 square metre immersive visitor experience and the hero project of Sovereign Hill's 20-year Master Plan. Designed to attract up to 100,000 additional visitors annually, the new pavilion will combine high-security displays of Victoria's most significant gold collection items with interactive digital installations, dramatic lighting and curated artefacts from Sovereign Hill, the Victorian State Collection and partner institutions. The project will also deliver a redesigned arrival and orientation zone with new Welcome to Country experiences, retail and amenities.Sovereign Hill received 500,000 dollars from the Victorian Enabling Tourism Fund in 2024 to develop the schematic design, and the 17.9 million dollar build is currently the headline ask in the Ballarat. Now and Into the Future: Enabling Growth 2026 advocacy campaign ahead of the 2026 Victorian state election. The project is forecast to create between 124 and 168 construction jobs and 21 to 37 ongoing jobs, and will incorporate solar panels and energy-efficient design as part of Sovereign Hill's transition to net zero energy, waste and water.
Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment
The $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment is in its third and final stage, building a new seven-level hospital tower delivered by Built in partnership with the Victorian Health Building Authority and Grampians Health. The tower will include a new main entrance off Sturt Street, a new emergency department with an integrated mental health, alcohol and other drugs hub, a women and children's hub, a state-of-the-art operating theatre suite, an expanded critical care floor, a new helipad, and around 100 extra inpatient and short stay beds.As of late 2025, structural works on the new tower are well advanced, with vertical concrete pours progressing and four tower cranes operating on site. Earlier stages have already delivered a six-storey central energy plant and support services building on Drummond Street, and an expanded multi-deck carpark adding 400 spaces. Once complete, the upgraded hospital will treat at least 18,000 more emergency patients and 14,500 additional inpatients per year, supporting around 4,000 extra surgeries annually. The project is on track for completion in 2027.
Urban Ripple: Restoring our Yarrowee River and its Little Creeks
A community-led waterways restoration project funded by a Victorian Government Green Links Program grant of $701,000. Led by the Bunanyung Landscape Alliance in partnership with the Yarrowee-Leigh Catchment Group, the project restores 13 sites along Ballarat waterways spanning 80.5 hectares and 9.8 kilometres of the Yarrowee River, Specimen Vale Creek, Canadian Creek and connecting tributaries. Works involve extensive weed control, replanting 39,500 indigenous plants, and creating habitat for threatened species including the Growling Grass Frog, brush-tailed phascogale and platypus.Delivery is led by five local Landcare and Friends groups, with 66 scheduled planting days in 2025 alone. The project also integrates community planting events, Traditional Owner cultural knowledge, and ecological plant selection guided by Ballarat ecologist Tim D'Ombrain's native plant community mapping system. Target completion is 2026.
Eastwood Community Hub
A $17.54 million redevelopment of the Eastwood Leisure Complex in central Ballarat, replacing the 1940s-era facility with a contemporary, fully accessible multipurpose community hub. Jointly funded by the City of Ballarat and the Federal Government's Growing Regions Program, the project involves demolishing the outdated buildings, while retaining and recladding the existing basketball stadium. The new hub features a main hall for 275 people, training rooms, flexible meeting spaces, a conference and event space, and a 5-star Green Star target.
Albert Street Social Housing Development
A $15.5 million social and affordable housing development at 119 Albert Street, Ballarat. Delivered by Uniting Housing and designed by MGS Architects, the four-storey building provides 24 new one- and two-bedroom apartments to support vulnerable people on the Victorian Housing Register.
Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3
Stage 3 of Delacombe Town Centre is under construction and will expand the retail precinct with a new Coles, ALDI, approximately 13 to 14 specialty retail stores, additional parking and supporting infrastructure, strengthening the centre as the primary shopping destination for Ballarat's growing western and southern suburbs.
Ascot Springs Estate
A boutique residential development comprising approximately 56 premium lots across three stages, featuring tree-lined streetscapes and community amenities in a nature-inspired setting, located just a short drive from Ballarat city centre.
Equinox Ballarat Lifestyle Village Expansion
Over-55s land lease community in Brown Hill. Stage 2 (61 homes) is complete and occupied; Stage 3 new homes are being released and delivered. The expansion across Stages 2 and 3 totals about 97 sites, with village amenities including community room, pools and BBQ areas.
1,231 residents of Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,289. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 65.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,864, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Golden Point possesses a highly qualified workforce with strong representation in key service sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.5%, according to AreaSearch's compiled regional statistics. As of March 2026, 1,231 residents are employed, with the jobless rate tracking at 0.8% above the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, while the participation rate is relatively typical at 65.4% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census data indicates a moderate 22.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Local jobs are heavily concentrated in the sectors of health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food.
The region shows a notable concentration in accommodation & food services, where the employment proportion is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is barely represented at 0.4% compared to the regional figure of 7.5%. The heavily residential character of this locality means local employment options are limited, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against local residents. According to AreaSearch's assessment of SALM and ABS data pooled from surrounding statistical districts, the local workforce shrank by 0.2% and total employment fell by 1.1% in the year leading to March 2026, driving the unemployment rate up by 0.9 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce declined by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective future labor demands in Golden Point. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to predict growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment distribution suggests that local employment would grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not integrate specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) is $1,309 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $757 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,381 a year against an average of $68,674. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Golden Point recorded a median taxpayer income of $53,381, while the average was $68,674. These figures sit slightly above the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $50,954 and $62,728 across Regional Vic.. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $58,516 for the median and $75,280 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show individual weekly earnings rank at the 40th percentile ($757 weekly), while household earnings place at the 20th percentile.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 28.6% of residents (641 people), which aligns with the broader metropolitan area where this segment constitutes 30.3% of the population. Budgetary pressures from housing are highly pronounced, with only 84.6% of income left over after housing costs, placing the area in the 22nd percentile, while the SEIFA score for income sits in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) had 998 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 0% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. 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 dwellings in Golden Point at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.0% separate houses and 14.0% other options like semi-detached properties, apartments, or alternative accommodation, compared to Regional Vic. where houses made up 90.1% and other formats represented 9.9%. Home ownership rates in Golden Point were lower than the Regional Vic. average of 31.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (29.0%) or tenants (39.6%). The median monthly home loan payment was below the Regional Vic. median at $1,300, whereas the median weekly rent was $290, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,430 and $285.
On a national level, Golden Point's mortgage costs are significantly below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent payments are substantially lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) counted 998 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 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 56.3%, consisting of 16.5% couples raising children, 27.2% couples without children at home, and 11.6% single parents. The remaining 43.7% consists of non-family living arrangements, where single-person households account for 38.8% and group households represent 5.2% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the regional Victorian average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.1% of adults in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 21.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The academic qualifications of residents are a key feature of the area compared to the wider region, with university graduation rates (31.1% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% and the SA4 region average of 24.6%, highlighting a strong local focus on higher education. Undergraduate degrees represent the largest group at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Practical and vocational qualifications are also highly common, with 31.1% of those aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificate courses (21.3%).
Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 29.2% of the local population currently engaged in study. This includes 7.9% attending primary school, 7.5% enrolled in higher education, and 6.9% undertaking secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) reaches 25 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 510 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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Analysis of local transit options reveals 25 active transport stops situated within the suburb of Golden Point (ballarat - Vic.). These stops are connected to 3 distinct routes, which combine to support 505 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is classified as excellent, with typical resident walking distances to the closest transit stop measuring 177 meters. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 84%, while 9% walk to their destination. Residents own an average of 1.0 vehicle per household, tracking below the regional average.
Around 22.2% of residents performed their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 72 daily runs across all routes, which translates to roughly 20 weekly journeys for each individual transit stop.
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60.8% of residents in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics indicate notable difficulties for Golden Point, as highlighted by AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the frequency of long-term health issues, which are evident in both younger and older segments of the population, while private health insurance rates are moderately high, covering approximately 54% of the population (~1,210 people), compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic.. Mental health struggles and asthma are the most widespread medical issues locally, affecting 13.1% and 10.0% of the population, while 60.8% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Working-age residents experience clear health pressures, marked by high rates of long-term illnesses. People aged 65 and older represent 19.5% of the community (437 people), which is below the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Health metrics among older residents show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring the trends seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 86.3% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.3%) and Australian (23.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Golden Point registers below the average in terms of multicultural features, with citizens making up 87.1% of the population, 86.3% of residents born in Australia, and 92.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 37.3% of the community. However, the most distinct variation is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.0% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest heritages in Golden Point are English at 30.3% of the population, Australian at 23.9% (which is noticeably below the regional average of 29.6%), and Irish at 13.8%.
Some ethnic ancestries show clear variations, with Scottish heritage overrepresented at 10.3% (against 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 1.9% (against 1.7%), and French at 0.6% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.7% 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 of 39 years in Golden Point sits well below the Regional Vic. average of 43, while being close to the Australian national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., Golden Point has a higher share of people aged 25 - 34 (18.5%) but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (8.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 16.9% to 18.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age cohort rose from 11.5% to 13.0%, while the 5 to 14 cohort dropped from 10.0% to 8.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts indicate notable alterations in Golden Point's age profile. Driven by these changes, the 25 to 34 bracket is projected to increase by 60% (249 people), growing from 414 to 664. In contrast, the 65 to 74 age group will grow by a modest 8% (19 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.)
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 |
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| 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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 May 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,217 at the 2021 Census → 2,243 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 (SAL21056). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.