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Hampton Park has an estimated 27,192 residents, up from 26,082 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,110 people, or 4.3%. 354 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,038 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 the analysis of demographic datasets from the ABS and verification of new residential addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Hampton Park is estimated to have a population of 27,192 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,110 people, or 4.3%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 26,082 residents. This shift is calculated from a base resident population of 27,141 estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP data release, combined with an additional 354 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The current population translates to a density of 2,038 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density across areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of recent population gains was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 67.0% of the overall increase. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized for each SA2 area. For statistical areas lacking this coverage, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2-level projections, future population growth is expected to exceed the median of statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with an anticipated increase of 3,333 persons by 2041, representing a total growth of 12.1% over the 16 years.
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375 new dwellings have been approved in Hampton Park over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 63, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on analysis of ABS building approvals mapped to local statistical boundaries, the suburb of Hampton Park has recorded an average of approximately 75 new residential approvals annually. This totals an estimated 375 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with 58 approvals registered so far during FY-26. Amid recent population declines, this volume of new supply has likely matched local demand, providing options for buyers. The average estimated construction cost for these new dwellings stands at $419,000, which is slightly higher than the regional average, indicating a focus on quality builds.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $329,000 this financial year, highlighting that local construction is overwhelmingly residential in nature. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, building approvals in the suburb of Hampton Park are significantly lower, tracking 81.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited rate of new building completions generally supports demand and property values for the existing housing stock. A similar pattern of lower activity is observed on a national comparison, pointing to a mature housing market and potential supply constraints. Recently approved building permits consist of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% semi-detached dwellings or apartments. This preference for medium-density options provides more accessible price points for buyers, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This pattern marks a shift from the current housing inventory, which is 93.0% houses, showing a reduction in vacant developable land and reflecting changing household needs for more compact, affordable configurations. There are approximately 438 residents for every dwelling approval, characteristic of a mature, built-out area. According to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the suburb of Hampton Park is projected to add 3,282 residents by 2041. While residential development is currently keeping pace with this projected population growth, purchasing conditions may become more competitive as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hampton Park
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hampton Park, worth an estimated $2.34 billion. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.1 billion. 28 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 schemes are key factors influencing property performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 active projects expected to impact the local area. The most significant proposals include the Hampton Park Food Market Redevelopment, the Hampton Park Central Development Plan and Community Precinct Master Plan, the Thompsons Road Level Crossing Removal, and the Hampton Park Hill Development Plan, with key details provided for the most relevant initiatives.
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65 Hallam Road Hampton Park Mixed Use Redevelopment
Amended planning permit granted for the staged redevelopment of the former Hampton Park Food Market site next to Hampton Park Shopping Centre. The approved mixed-use project includes 79 apartments, 86 serviced apartments, retail and office space, a new main street and east-west pedestrian link, basement parking, drainage upgrades and a new public road south of the McDonald's restaurant to improve access and flooding issues. Council has confirmed the land is privately owned and construction timing is the landowner's responsibility.
Hampton Park Central Development Plan and Community Precinct Master Plan
A comprehensive strategic framework to transform Hampton Park Central into a vibrant 20-minute neighbourhood. The plan includes a $15 million community hub, realignment of Main Street, and a new civic square centered around the historic River Red Gum tree. Recent 2026 updates introduce greater planning flexibility to overcome development barriers, simplified design requirements, and a $250,000 Victorian Government grant for immediate streetscape beautification and shopfront refreshes to stimulate private investment and local commerce.
Eucara Lynbrook
Eucara is a boutique infill residential development featuring 28 premium homesites. Located in an established pocket of Lynbrook, the project offers ready-to-build vacant land within walking distance of Lynbrook Train Station and local schools. The development emphasizes community connection with proximity to Banjo Paterson Reserve and existing urban amenities.
Narre Warren South Development Plan Area
Large-scale urban development plan for an area bounded by Centre Road to the north, Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road to the east, the proposed Glasscocks Road to the south, and a transmission line easement to the west. The plan covers approximately 460 hectares intended to accommodate 12,500 people across 4,000 dwellings. While the precinct is substantially complete with major road upgrades finished in late 2024, minor community infrastructure remains in the final delivery stages as of early 2026.
Hampton Park Hill Development Plan
A 260-hectare precinct plan for the Hallam Road Waste and Resource Recovery Hub in Hampton Park, identified by the Victorian Government as one of 22 hubs of state importance for waste and resource recovery. The adopted Development Plan (July 2023) provides a framework for 58 hectares of light industrial employment land, public open space, integrated transport infrastructure, and waste and resource recovery activities, all within a 500-metre landfill gas separation buffer. The Veolia transfer station proposed within the precinct was refused a development licence by EPA Victoria in April 2025, with VCAT upholding that refusal on 10 April 2026.Veolia subsequently indicated an appeal is unlikely. Planning Scheme Amendment C294, which seeks to implement the Development Plan through the Casey Planning Scheme, remains pending Ministerial authorisation and public exhibition. The existing Hallam Road landfill continues to fill its final cells, with rehabilitation and progressive conversion to public open space expected within the next decade.
Horizon Estate
A residential land estate offering generous house and land packages with mountain views over natural wetlands. Located in Hampton Park with access to excellent schools, public transport including Hallam and Narre Warren train stations, and close proximity to Westfield Fountain Gate shopping centre. The estate comprises 74 residential lots with modern, spacious designs.
Marriott Waters Estate
Award-winning master-planned community with over 1,000 residential lots, featuring 27 hectares of wetlands and parklands. Completed by Australia's leading greenfields developer Villawood Properties, with comprehensive facilities including Club Marriott recreation center, Marriott Waters Shopping Centre, primary school, and family centre.
Aquarevo Estate
Australia's most water and energy efficient residential community featuring 460 lots built on former sewerage treatment site. Partnership between Villawood Properties and South East Water, featuring three types of water (drinking, recycled, rainwater), solar power, and cutting-edge water recycling technology with on-site treatment plant.
13,191 residents of Hampton Park are employed, from a labour force of 14,474. Unemployment sits at 8.9%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,237, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce of the suburb of Hampton Park is characterized by skilled workers with a strong representation in manufacturing and industrial occupations, showing an unemployment rate of 8.9% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 4.1% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 13,191 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.1% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, while the participation rate is somewhat lower at 66.7% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a low 12.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this data may have been affected by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction. The local labor force is highly specialized in manufacturing, representing a share 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 4.2% of local employment compared to 10.1% across the wider region. The comparison between the census working population and the resident population suggests that this largely residential area offers relatively few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated across statistical boundaries, employment grew by 4.1% and the labor force expanded by 4.2% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leaving the overall unemployment rate virtually unchanged. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, while its unemployment rate ticked up by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer a framework for understanding future demand in the suburb of Hampton Park. Mapped against the local occupational profile, these five and ten-year forecasts suggest local employment could rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, assuming national trends apply locally, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different industry sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hampton Park is $1,538 a week (about $80,000 a year), with median personal income at $668 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,667 a year against an average of $50,715. 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 the compilation of postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Hampton Park recorded a median income of $47,667 and an average income of $50,715. These figures are below the national average and compare to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusted for the Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $52,253 for median income and $55,594 for average income. Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in the suburb of Hampton Park are modest, placing between the 22nd and 37th percentiles.
The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 37.4% of residents (10,169 people), which is similar to the metropolitan distribution where 32.8% of households fall into this bracket. Household budgets are constrained, with a median of 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 36th percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hampton Park had 7,918 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $351 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,583 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of Hampton Park consisted of 92.9% detached houses and 7.1% semi-detached townhouses, apartments, or other dwelling types, contrasting with Greater Melbourne where detached houses make up 67.9% and other structures account for 32.1%. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 24.1%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining households holding a mortgage (46.2%) or renting (29.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,583, and the median weekly rent was $351, both tracking well below the Greater Melbourne averages of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Hampton Park are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hampton Park counted 7,918 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local living arrangements at 79.8%, consisting of couples with children at 44.3%, couples without children at 18.9%, and single parent families at 14.9%. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.2%, with single-person households accounting for 16.8% and group households representing 3.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.2% of adults in Hampton Park hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,465 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 946 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present challenges in the suburb of Hampton Park, as university qualification rates stand at 19.2%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Technical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 21.6%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 33.5% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This enrollment is comprised of 11.2% in primary schools, 9.2% in secondary schools, and 5.0% in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hampton Park reaches 105 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transport infrastructure consists of 105 active bus stops located within the suburb of Hampton Park. These stops are served by 8 routes, which collectively facilitate 1,265 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly convenient, with residents living an average of 194 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburban residential character, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 90%. Household car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the metropolitan average. At the time of the 2021 Census, a relatively low 12.9% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Bus routes provide an average of 180 daily trips, translating to approximately 12 services per week at each individual stop. The associated mapping illustrates the 100 closest transport stops relative to the geographic center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.5% of residents in Hampton Park report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses compiled by AreaSearch, health outcomes in the suburb of Hampton Park are below average, with chronic conditions observed across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 47% of the population (~12,774 people) holding cover, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent chronic conditions, affecting 7.2% and 6.3% of residents. Conversely, 74.5% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%.
Residents under the age of 65 generally display better health outcomes than average. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 13.2% of the population (3,589 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%. Health outcomes within this older demographic present challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.2% of Hampton Park residents were born overseas and 57.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (13.1%) and Australian (12.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Hampton Park ranks among the most culturally diverse localities nationally, with 57.3% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 56.2% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, adhered to by 42.1% of the population. The most pronounced religious divergence from the wider metropolitan area is in Islam, which is practiced by 19.7% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the top three parent countries of birth are Other at 34.9% (significantly above the regional average of 14.6%), English at 13.1% (below the regional average of 20.1%), and Australian at 12.2% (below the regional average of 18.4%).
Specific ethnic communities show notable concentration relative to the metropolitan average: Sri Lankan backgrounds account for 2.4% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Samoan backgrounds represent 2.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Serbian backgrounds stand at 1.5% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hampton Park is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 30.7% 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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With a median age of 33, residents of the suburb of Hampton Park are younger on average than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to metropolitan Melbourne, the suburb has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (13.3%) but a lower share of adults aged 35 - 44 (14.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has risen from 6.7% to 8.5%, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 14.3% to 13.3%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest shifting demographics, with the 65 to 74 age group expected to experience the highest growth rate of 39%, adding 899 residents to reach 3,211. This aging trend means residents aged 65 and older will account for 55% of the total projected growth, while the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hampton Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 354 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (26,082 at the 2021 Census → 27,192 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 (SAL21133). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.