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Hamilton (Vic.) has an estimated 10,301 residents, down from 10,346 at the 2021 Census. 136 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 52 people per 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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Drawing on ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, Hamilton (Vic.) is estimated to have a population of approximately 10,301 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 45 residents (0.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 10,346 citizens. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 10,299, projected by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 136 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 51 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious residential environment.
The minor contraction of 0.4% in Hamilton (Vic.) since the 2021 Census compares favorably to the wider SA3 region, which fell by 1.0%. The main driver of population gains during this period was international migration, which acted as the sole source of growth. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 units, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age cohort derived from these aggregations are applied to all zones for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic patterns, Hamilton (Vic.) is projected to experience a population rise slightly under the median for regional Australia, adding 625 residents by 2041 according to collective SA2-level estimates, which translates to a 6.0% expansion over the 16 years.
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189 new dwellings have been approved in Hamilton (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from regional statistics, Hamilton has experienced approximately 37 new dwelling approvals per year, summing to roughly 189 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 24 approvals have been logged. With the population declining recently, the supply of new housing has likely matched demand, providing buyers with options, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $572,000, suggesting developers are concentrating on the upscale market with high-end projects. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $22.2 million have been registered in this financial year, demonstrating steady investment in the business sector.
Compared to the Rest of Vic., Hamilton records a comparable volume of construction per capita, keeping the market balanced in line with the wider area, though building numbers have declined in recent times. Recent approvals consist of 75.0% standalone houses and 25.0% medium and high-density dwellings, preserving the traditional spacious layout of the area with a focus on family-oriented housing. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 91.0% standalone houses, pointing to a shrinking pool of buildable land and highlighting shifting lifestyle preferences alongside the demand for diverse, budget-friendly accommodation. The ratio of 382 people for every single housing approval highlights a quiet development environment with limited activity. Future forecasts indicate Hamilton will add 623 occupants by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch. With the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is set to easily satisfy local demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion above current demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hamilton (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hamilton (Vic.), worth an estimated $170 million. A further 51 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.51 billion. 18 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant impact on regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 7 projects that are set to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Hamilton Community and Government Hub, the New Hamilton Gallery, the Lakes Edge Residential Development, and the Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation, with key details provided for the most relevant projects below.
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Hamilton Community and Government Hub
A $34 million transformative multipurpose precinct featuring a two-storey modern library, a Digital Hub with co-working spaces, and integrated government service offices. The project includes a central Civic Square designed to connect the CBD with the New Hamilton Gallery and performing arts spaces. Key features include maternal and child health services and aged care offices, with construction underway following demolition works.
New Hamilton Gallery
A major redevelopment of Hamilton Gallery designed by Angelo Candalepas and Associates. The project will demolish the existing gallery and library buildings on the Brown Street site to deliver a new nationally significant regional gallery raised above a community garden, with expanded exhibition spaces, museum-standard environmental controls, and proper storage for the collection of more than 9,000 works. Concept designs were endorsed by Council in July 2025, and a 3.35 million dollar detailed design contract was awarded to Angelo Candalepas and Associates in September 2025.Detailed designs are anticipated to be completed in March 2026. The new gallery forms part of a wider Hamilton CBD revitalisation precinct that includes the Hamilton Community Hub (incorporating the Greater Hamilton Library, Digital Hub and Council offices), a new town square, and a CBD streetscape upgrade. Council has capped its construction contribution at 10 million dollars, with additional funding to be sought from state and federal governments and philanthropic partners.
Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation
The Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation is a multi-stage project designed to transform the town centre into a pedestrian-friendly community hub. The initiative involves replacing aging London Plane trees with more suitable species, installing stone paving, new street furniture, and energy-efficient lighting. The project is structured into three packages, with Package 1 focusing on Gray Street between Thompson and Brown Streets, including the central plaza. As of mid-2026, the project is progressing through detailed design and infrastructure planning following extensive community consultation to address greenery and civil engineering requirements.
Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation
The Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation Project is the primary implementation project of the Hamilton Structure Plan, redesigning the CBD streetscape between Kennedy and Cox Streets, and French and Lonsdale Streets. Delivered in three staged work packages, the project aims to improve public spaces, introduce public art, signage, parking, contemporary trees and landscaping. Landscape consultants Group GSA Pty Ltd were appointed in March 2024. Following community feedback on first-round concept designs released in early 2025, revised concept plans incorporating more cultural and heritage elements, sheltered seating, vertical greening and new paving were released for public consultation in May 2026.A community drop-in session is scheduled for 19 May 2026, with feedback closing 22 May 2026. The project aligns with the new Hamilton Gallery and Hamilton Hub community facility projects.
Lakes Edge Residential Development
Lakes Edge is a master-planned community on 22 hectares of land adjacent to Lake Hamilton. The development is designed to address regional housing shortages by delivering over 350 new homes with diverse lot sizes. Key features include a 120+ placement childcare centre to be delivered in Stage 1, one hectare of public open space with BBQ and play facilities, and improved pedestrian connectivity.
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program - Southern Grampians (Hamilton)
Australian Government funded program delivered by Southern Grampians Shire Council to upgrade local roads, footpaths and community infrastructure across Hamilton and surrounding townships. Works were funded through LRCI Phases 1-4 and included road resurfacing, drainage and culvert works, LED streetlighting upgrades, footpath repairs and accessibility improvements at community facilities. Phase 4 projects were required to be physically completed by 30 June 2025, with the overall program winding down by 30 June 2026. Successor federal funding for similar works is now provided via the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and increased Roads to Recovery allocations.
Hamilton Showgrounds Infrastructure Upgrade
Construction of a permanent 45m x 55m x 6.6m multipurpose pavilion at Hamilton Showgrounds, replacing costly temporary marquee hire and securing the long-term viability of Sheepvention Rural Expo and other community events. Southern Grampians Shire Council approved an $800,000 loan to the Hamilton Pastoral and Agricultural Society, which contributed a further $249,000, bringing total project cost to $1,049,000. The shed is sited on Council-managed land on the Shakespeare Street side of the showgrounds, between the Hamilton Lions and Western District Umpires Association buildings, and is consistent with the Hamilton Showgrounds Masterplan adopted in March 2024.
Mortlake Battery Project
Origin Energy's large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Mortlake Power Station features a capacity of 300MW and up to 650MWh. Currently in the construction phase, it will connect to the existing 500kV network. The battery will play a vital role in grid stability by charging during off-peak periods when renewable generation is high and discharging during peak demand. Commissioning is expected in late 2026. The project represents a $400 million investment and has received conditional funding from ARENA.
4,708 residents of Hamilton (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 4,830. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 55.7%. 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. 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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Hamilton features a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, according to AreaSearch regional data. In March 2026, 4,708 local residents were employed, reflecting an unemployment rate 1.2% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, whereas workforce participation is notably lower at 55.7% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data indicates that a modest 8.7% of the workforce worked from home, a figure that may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily centered in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Conversely, manufacturing is underrepresented, employing only 4.4% of the Hamilton workforce compared to 7.7% in Regional Vic. Although local jobs are available, a comparison of Census employment figures to the local resident base suggests a significant number of workers travel outside the area for their jobs. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical region indicates that the 12-month period experienced a 6.3% contraction in the labor force and a 5.9% decline in employment, which led to a 0.4 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labor force decrease by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate drop by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Applying these sectoral models to the local industry mix suggests Hamilton employment will rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hamilton (Vic.) is $1,247 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $693 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,738 a year against an average of $57,201. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, aggregated by AreaSearch, shows that Hamilton residents earn less on average than the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb record a median income of $47,738 and an average income of $57,201, whereas Regional Vic. averages are $50,954 and $62,728. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at approximately $52,330 for the median and $62,704 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Hamilton sit between the 16th and 27th percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 30.1% of residents (3,100 people), which aligns with the regional proportion of 30.3%. Despite housing costs being low enough to allow residents to keep 88.9% of their income, total disposable income falls in the 22nd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hamilton (Vic.) had 4,338 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $235 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential structures in Hamilton consisted of 91.4% standalone houses and 8.6% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative structures in Regional Vic. The rate of outright home ownership in Hamilton exceeded that of Regional Vic. at 43.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (32.3%) or tenants (24.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,083 was much lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent was $235 compared to the regional figure of $285.
On a national level, Hamilton mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent costs remain well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hamilton (Vic.) counted 4,338 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 62.1%, consisting of 22.7% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 10.1% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 37.9%, with single-person households at 35.8% and group living situations at 2.1%. The average household size of 2.2 individuals is below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.3% of adults in Hamilton (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.3% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 2,365 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 989 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region presents low rates of higher education, with university qualification levels at 18.3%, well below the Victorian average of 33.4%. This situation presents both a difficulty and a focus area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent 12.3% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational and technical abilities are common, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 28.3%. Student numbers are high in the community, with 25.2% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 9.2% in primary school, 8.0% in high school, and 2.0% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Hamilton (Vic.) reaches 71 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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An analysis of public transport shows 71 active transit stops in Hamilton, serviced by 6 different routes that run a combined 207 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 308 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary transport method at 91%, followed by walking at 6%. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.4 per household. A small proportion of 8.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census statistics which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit routes average 29 daily services, which translates to approximately 2 weekly services for every individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.6% of residents in Hamilton (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Hamilton faces notable health issues, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with health issues observed across younger and older demographics, while private health insurance rates are relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population, or about 5,100 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues in the area are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 11.3% and 9.3% of the community. In comparison, 61.6% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic. The working-age population experiences high rates of chronic health issues.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.1% of the population (2,688 people), which is higher than the 23.9% average for Regional Vic., with national health rankings for this group showing higher rates of illness than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hamilton (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 91.6% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.9%) and English (31.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hamilton has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 91.3% of the community, 91.6% of residents born in Australia, and 96.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 53.9% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral origins, the three most common groups in Hamilton are Australian at 32.9%, English at 31.4%, and Scottish at 10.4%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: German ancestry is highly represented at 5.5% compared to 3.5% in the region, Dutch stands at 1.4% compared to 1.7%, and Maori heritage is at 0.5% compared to 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hamilton (Vic.) is 44, older than 80% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.4% 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 Hamilton is 44 years, which is similar to the Regional Vic. average of 43 years and higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., Hamilton has a higher share of residents aged 25 to 34 (12.3%) and a lower share of people aged 45 to 54 (10.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 11.2% to 12.3% of the total, and the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 10.1% to 11.2%, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.2% to 11.9%.
Demographic shifts by 2041 will alter the age profile of Hamilton (Vic.), with the 25 to 34 age bracket growing by 23% (an increase of 296 people) to reach 1,564 from 1,267, while the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 age brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hamilton (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 136 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,346 at the 2021 Census → 10,301 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 (SAL21129). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.