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Hamlyn Heights has an estimated 6,580 residents, up from 6,518 at the 2021 Census — a change of 62 people, or 1.0%. That puts 2,367 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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The suburb of Hamlyn Heights has an estimated population of around 6,580 as of Aug 2026. This figure represents a rise of 62 individuals, which amounts to a 1.0% increase from the 6,518 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The adjustment is derived from a resident count of 6,571 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the most recent ERP data release from the ABS in June 2025, along with 73 newly validated addresses registered since the Census date. Such a population concentration results in a density of 2,366 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb within the upper quartile compared to other national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Recent population expansion has been largely attributed to overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 52.0% of total growth during recent periods. For demographic modelling, AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 utilizing 2022 baseline figures. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, projections draw upon the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, applying a weighted aggregation approach to translate LGA expansion down to the SA2 tier. Age-bracket expansion trajectories derived from these models are similarly applied to all locations for 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic patterns, the suburb of Hamlyn Heights is projected to experience top-quartile population expansion among Australian non-metropolitan districts, adding 1,606 persons by 2041 through aggregated SA2 modelling, which represents a cumulative 16-year expansion of 24.3%.
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268 new dwellings have been approved in Hamlyn Heights over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 7.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Hamlyn Heights records roughly 53 residential development approvals annually, culminating in approximately 268 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 11 approved during FY-25 to date. Given recent population contractions, building volumes have remained relatively sufficient for purchasers, whilst average construction values of $612,000 indicate that residential building activity is weighted toward higher-end, premium housing. Furthermore, $4.7 million worth of commercial building consents have been documented in the ongoing financial year, underlining the district's predominantly residential character.
When measured against Rest of Vic., new residential approval volumes per capita in Hamlyn Heights sit at approximately three-quarters the broader rate, placing the area in the 25th percentile across Australia and restricting options for prospective purchasers, which supports demand across established stock. Detached houses constitute 84.0% of recent building consents, whereas attached dwellings account for 16.0%, reinforcing the locality's traditional suburban character centered on family residences with generous space. The ratio of roughly 596 people per dwelling approval reflects a mature residential market. Over the period extending to 2041, Hamlyn Heights is projected to add 1,597 residents according to current AreaSearch quarterly estimates. While construction volumes are currently tracking alongside long-term expansion forecasts, increasing population pressure may intensify market competition among buyers over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hamlyn Heights
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Hamlyn Heights, worth an estimated $350 million. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.6 billion. 11 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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 economic and property performance is heavily shaped by town planning initiatives, major infrastructure investments, and capital works. AreaSearch has highlighted 6 active projects expected to impact the local community, including the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas, Barwon Health North, Bell Park / Bell Post Hill Enhanced Early Years and Community Hub, and the Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment.
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Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas
The largest greenfield urban growth project in regional Victoria, spanning approximately 5,500 hectares across the Northern and Western Geelong corridors[cite: 1]. The framework plan accommodates approximately 110,000 residents across 40,000 dwellings across multiple Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs)[cite: 1]. Amendment C450ggee for the Creamery Road PSP completed public exhibition in early 2026, advancing through planning scheme amendment processes[cite: 1].
Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment
The $43.6 million Wathaurong Dreaming Project involves the redevelopment of the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative headquarters into a state-of-the-art Aboriginal community and health hub. The three-storey facility consolidates comprehensive healthcare services, social and emotional wellbeing programs, family and youth support, cultural gathering spaces, and administration under one roof. Jointly funded by the Victorian Government, Federal Government, and the Co-operative, site demolition and main construction commenced in 2025/2026 with completion expected by 2027.
340-344 Melbourne Road Large Format Retail Redevelopment
Refurbishment and re-tenanting of a long-vacant large format retail building (former Ray's Outdoors / Super Retail Group) on a prominent corner site at Melbourne Road and Collopy Street, North Geelong. IP Generation acquired the 5,564 sqm landholding for $8.5 million in May 2025. Global secondhand retailer Savers has secured a long-term lease over approximately 2,390 sqm, with the balance of the 4,750 sqm building being offered to additional large format retail tenants. Works are underway to refurbish the structure, update facade treatments, and prepare tenancy fitouts.
Geelong Hydrogen Hub
A green hydrogen production and refuelling hub proposed by GeelongPort and Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) at the Port of Geelong. The facility aims to import green ammonia, convert it to hydrogen via cracking, and distribute it to industrial customers and heavy transport. The project is currently undergoing an Environment Effects Statement (EES) process with public exhibition expected in 2026.
Geelong Saleyards Precinct Plan
Former saleyard transformed into mixed-use precinct with diverse housing, affordable homes, public open space, retail, urban plaza, sustainable design, and pedestrian/cycling connectivity, creating a vibrant residential and retail hub.
Bell Park / Bell Post Hill Enhanced Early Years and Community Hub
Design and construction of an integrated early years and community hub to co-locate services including Bell Park Kindergarten and Maternal Child Health centres, with flexible community spaces to support local families. The hub will bring together essential early childhood services in a purpose-built facility to better serve the Bell Park and Bell Post Hill communities, where over 10 percent of residents are under five years of age. The project was funded in the City of Greater Geelong's 2020-21 and 2021-22 budgets but was placed on hold in the 2023-24 budget amid council-wide financial pressure, alongside several other capital works projects.As of the most recent published budget documents, the project has not been reinstated with a confirmed delivery timeline.
Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct
The Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct (GREP) is northern Geelong's largest designated industrial growth area, comprising approximately 500 hectares of Industrial 1 and Industrial 2 zoned land across Corio and Lara. The precinct supports manufacturing, logistics, advanced manufacturing, and warehousing industries with direct access to the Geelong Ring Road, Port of Geelong (6km), and Avalon Airport (12km). Active development includes multiple stages of the Bisinella Industrial Estate, new industrial subdivisions, and ongoing City of Greater Geelong rezoning and precinct structure planning.The Industrial Land Supply Review, adopted by Council in February 2025, is now with the Minister for Planning to guide long-term land supply policy for the region.
Rippleside Inclusive Playspace
Rippleside Inclusive Play Space will be a unique place where people of all ages and abilities will be able to play together. Universal design principles have been used to create considered layouts that offer broad choice of activities and types of play. The new public toilet is scheduled for completion start of 2025, with the new playground scheduled for completion mid-2025.
3,521 residents of Hamlyn Heights are employed, from a labour force of 3,656. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,022, about 76% 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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Hamlyn Heights maintains an accomplished workforce characterized by significant participation in essential industries and an unemployment rate of 3.7%, based on localized AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,521, aligning with the 3.7% unemployment rate seen across Regional Vic., while local labour participation of 67.4% noticeably exceeds the 61.1% recorded for Regional Vic.. Census returns indicate that 21.7% of employed locals conducted their work from home, a metric potentially shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training represent the primary employment sectors for local residents.
The workforce exhibits pronounced concentration in education & training, recording a representation factor 1.2 times that of the surrounding region. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of local employment, well below the 7.5% regional benchmark. A comparison between resident workers and local employment opportunities from Census counts suggests that this largely residential community offers comparatively few jobs within its borders. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that the twelve-month period experienced a 2.2% decrease in the labour force alongside a 1.9% decline in employment, which caused the unemployment rate to drop by 0.3 percentage points. This trend differs from Regional Vic., where employment shrank by 0.1%, the labour force reduced by 0.3%, and unemployment declined by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand within Hamlyn Heights. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Hamlyn Heights's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hamlyn Heights is $1,643 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $830 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,640 a year against an average of $65,628. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $51,640 and a mean of $65,628 in Hamlyn Heights, tracking somewhat below national norms while comparing against a median of $50,954 and mean of $62,728 in Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% from financial year 2023 brings estimated values to $56,608 (median) and $71,941 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings place the community between the 44th and 55th percentiles. The primary income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 31.5% of residents (2,072 people), matching the 30.3% observed regionally.
Residents retain 85.2% of their income after meeting accommodation obligations, positioning the area in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hamlyn Heights had 2,668 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 1% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $345 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential housing in Hamlyn Heights consisted of 83.9% standalone houses and 16.1% attached properties, units, or other formats, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright homeownership accounted for 35.2% of households, falling behind the regional benchmark, while 34.6% held a mortgage and 30.2% were rented. Median monthly mortgage payments reached $1,733 and median weekly rental tariffs stood at $345, both exceeding the respective Regional Vic. levels of $1,430 and $285. In a nationwide context, mortgage outlays sit below the Australian average of $1,863, with rents also trailing the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hamlyn Heights counted 2,668 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 64.2% of all households in the area, divided evenly between couples with offspring (26.3%) and couples without children (26.3%), with single parent arrangements comprising 10.5%. Non-family dwellings constitute the remaining 35.8%, driven by single-person residences at 31.7% and group households at 4.1%. The typical household comprises 2.3 people, sitting slightly below the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.4% of adults in Hamlyn Heights hold a university qualification, including 18.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,674 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 995 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Hamlyn Heights sits below state levels, as 27.4% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications compared to 33.4% across VIC. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 18.8%, postgraduate degrees account for 5.2%, and graduate diplomas comprise 3.4%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 35.7% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (24.1%). A substantial 27.0% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. This educational cohort includes 8.3% attending primary schools, 7.2% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 5.2% undertaking tertiary coursework.
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Public transport in Hamlyn Heights reaches 32 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 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 1.4 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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Public transportation across Hamlyn Heights is facilitated by 32 operational stops connected to 5 bus routes, generating a combined total of 4,179 weekly passenger journeys. Commuters experience strong connectivity, residing an average of 178 meters from their closest transit facility. Due to the area's predominantly suburban residential layout, most workers commute outside the locality, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport method at 92%. Dwellings maintain an average vehicle count of 1.4, while 21.7% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences. Transit services maintain an aggregate delivery rate of 597 trips daily throughout the local network, providing roughly 130 departures per stop on a weekly basis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.4% of residents in Hamlyn Heights report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Health metrics compiled by AreaSearch reveal slightly elevated rates of mortality and chronic conditions across both younger and older demographics in Hamlyn Heights. Private healthcare coverage covers approximately 53% of the resident base (~3,473 people), marginally surpassing the SA2 national norm as well as the 50.5% benchmark recorded across Regional Vic.. Asthma and mental health conditions constitute the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 8.6% and 9.7% of the population, respectively, while 66.4% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are slightly elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.1% of the community (1,256 people), sitting below the 24.0% regional proportion, with elderly residents demonstrating above-average health outcomes that exceed general population benchmarks nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hamlyn Heights is largely Australian-born, at 84.0% of residents, with 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.4%) and Australian (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hamlyn Heights displays cultural demographics comparable to the surrounding region, with 84.0% of residents Australian-born, 90.6% holding citizenship, and 86.7% speaking solely English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 52.1% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in the Other category, which represents 1.1% locally versus 0.8% across Regional Vic.. Examining parental country of birth, the leading ancestries recorded in Hamlyn Heights are English at 25.4% (trailing the 30.7% regional figure), Australian at 24.9%, and Irish at 10.2%. Specific European heritage groups show pronounced representation above regional levels, including Dutch at 2.8% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Croatian at 2.5% (against 0.4%), and Serbian at 1.0% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hamlyn Heights is 38. 27.0% 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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Hamlyn Heights maintains a younger age profile relative to Regional Vic., with demographic updates to August 2026 showing 30.3% of the community in the 25 - 44 age bracket compared to 23.1% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 19.1% versus 24.0% across Regional Vic.. The median age is estimated at 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years below the Regional Vic. median of 43 from that Census. Individuals aged 45 - 64 have reduced their share from 23.9% at the Census to an estimated 22.2%. Long-term growth to 2041 will be led by young to middle-aged adults, projected to expand by 813 residents (41%) to reach 2,807.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hamlyn Heights
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,518 at the 2021 Census → 6,580 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21130). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.