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Hampton (Vic.) has an estimated 14,698 residents, up from 13,518 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,180 people, or 8.7%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 159 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 3,467 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and newly confirmed residential addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Hampton (Vic.) is estimated to have a population of approximately 14,698 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,180 people (8.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,518 people. This shift is derived from a resident count of 14,676, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 159 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population level translates to a density of 3,466 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top national quartile according to AreaSearch evaluations.
This 8.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (6.0%) and the SA4 region, establishing the suburb of Hampton (Vic.) as a regional growth leader. The expansion was primarily fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 85.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 locality. In instances where these are unavailable, AreaSearch employs the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age structure growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic transitions, the suburb of Hampton (Vic.) is expected to experience population growth above the national median, with an anticipated increase of 1,981 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing a total expansion of 13.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,060 new dwellings have been approved in Hampton (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 212 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 256 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 88, 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 analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Hampton has averaged approximately 212 yearly dwelling approvals, translating to an estimated total of 1,060 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 81 approvals have been documented. Since the average increase in occupancy was only 0.5 new residents per year per built dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the incoming residential supply is matching or exceeding demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing capacity for population expansion beyond current forecasts.
The average construction value of these new dwellings is $635,000, which indicates that developers are focusing on higher-end offerings within the premium market segment. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $9.6 million this financial year, showing ongoing commercial investment. Hampton displays 56.0% more building activity per person than Greater Melbourne, ensuring substantial choice for prospective purchasers. This volume of activity ranks well above the national average, reflecting high developer confidence in the locality. Recent building completions consist of 9.0% detached houses and 91.0% medium and high-density residential options. This concentration of higher-density dwellings provides more affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend marks a shift from the current housing mix of 62.0% houses, showing a decrease in available development sites alongside shifting lifestyles and a demand for more varied, budget-friendly housing. The area records approximately 47 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Projections indicate that Hampton will add 1,959 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Considering ongoing construction trends, the supply of new housing is positioned to comfortably satisfy demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current predictions.
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Development applications around Hampton (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hampton (Vic.), worth an estimated $646 million. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $47.7 billion. 40 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 developments, and planning changes represent key influences on the performance of a suburb. A total of 27 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Significant initiatives include the Hampton Community Hub, Ocean House, the Bayside Park Improvement and Habitat Linkage Plan, and the Hampton Public Land Masterplan, with details provided for the most relevant projects.
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Hampton Community Hub
The Hampton Community Hub is a multi-purpose intergenerational precinct designed to centralise community services in Hampton. The project involves consolidating the Hampton Library, Community Centre, Playhouse Theatre, and Maternal and Child Health services into a single modern facility at the Willis Street site. Current 2025-2026 activity includes the development of a pocket park at the nearby 6A Willis Street site as an interim community space while the larger hub project remains in the long-term feasibility and design phase.
Bayside Park Improvement and Habitat Linkage Plan
The Bayside Park Improvement and Habitat Linkage Plan was adopted by Council on 28 June 2022 and is actively being implemented across Council-owned open space outside the conservation reserve system. The plan creates green corridors for local wildlife across Bayside by restoring indigenous vegetation structure through planting ground covers and low shrubby mid-storey species. Existing hollow-bearing trees are assessed and retained for habitat value. The program supports native fauna including smaller birds, butterflies, insects, lizards and skinks, and is integrated with the broader Urban Forest Strategy and Biodiversity Action Plan.
Hampton Primary School Upgrade and Modernisation
Victorian School Building Authority upgrade comprising a new gymnasium, performing arts centre, additional classrooms, relocation of an existing modular building and associated site works to modernise Hampton Primary School. Construction is underway with completion forecast for Q2 2027. Total project funding announced is AUD 9.8 million including earlier planning funding.
Hampton Public Land Masterplan
A comprehensive long-term strategic plan by Bayside City Council adopted in June 2021 to revitalize public land in Hampton. The masterplan provides direction for 13 Council-owned sites including library, community centre, maternal and child health services, civic plaza, and integrated community hub. The plan proposes the creation of a centralized community precinct to improve public open spaces, car parking, and community facilities to meet the future needs of the growing population, with a focus on creating an intergenerational facility for community gathering.
Ocean House
Ocean House is a boutique residential project delivering 18 luxury 2 and 3 bedroom apartments near Hampton Street and the bay. Construction is underway with structure complete; builder Sinjen Group is progressing facade and fitout works toward move in from August 2026. The team includes developer Carpe Group with project partner INT.RE and architect Martin Friedrich Architects.
Hampton Street Activity Centre Enhancement
Bayside City Council is investing in urban design and placemaking improvements across the Hampton Street Major Activity Centre, including streetscape upgrades, enhanced pedestrian facilities, outdoor dining areas, public open space creation, and a new pocket park at 6A Willis Street on the former Scout Hall site. The program is supported by $2.1 million in the 2026-27 budget as part of a $16.3 million four-year Activity Centre investment, alongside a Hampton Urban Design Framework currently being developed.
Hampton Hill Apartments
Boutique luxury apartment development featuring 32 residences with contemporary design by Woods Bagot architects. Mindfully designed to achieve 7.5-star energy rating with predominantly 2 and 3 bedroom apartments expressing modern values of light, air and openness through contemporary masonry and bronzed metal forms. Over 70% sold with construction commenced.
Hampton Ltd
Hampton Ltd is a boutique residential development consisting of 20 apartments and 3 townhomes across three distinct buildings. Each building offers a unique character and arrival experience, with two and three-bedroom residences designed for luxury living. The project features high-end finishes, expansive floorplans, and is located in a desirable Bayside suburb, close to amenities, beaches, and transport.
7,891 residents of Hampton (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 8,318. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 66.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,466, about 85% 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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Hampton is characterized by a highly educated workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, a jobless rate of 5.1%, and stable employment patterns over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 7,891 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 0.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, and the participation rate is slightly lower than the metropolitan standard, standing at 66.5% compared to 70.2%. Census records indicate that a high proportion of employed residents, at 50.9%, worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local workforce shows a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented, employing only 2.2% of the local workforce compared to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison of Census data for the working population versus the resident population suggests this predominantly residential locality offers limited local employment opportunities. According to analysis of SALM and ABS data from broader statistical areas, local employment grew by 0.1% and the labor force expanded by 0.1% over the 12 months ending March 2026, maintaining a stable unemployment level. Meanwhile, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Hampton. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation across different industries. Mapping these specific industry projections to the local employment profile indicates that employment in Hampton is set to grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hampton (Vic.) is $2,682 a week (about $139,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,080 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,886 a year against an average of $122,338. The average runs 78% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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According to the latest ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the income levels in Hampton are exceptionally high on a national scale. The median taxpayer income is $68,886 and the average income is $122,338, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $75,513 for the median and $134,107 for the average. Census data confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Hampton are highly ranked, placing in the 85th to 93rd percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket consists of 35.3% of taxpayers earning $4000+ weekly (5,188 residents), which contrasts with the wider metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common at 32.8%. The local economy is supported by 46.5% of households earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which sustains high consumer spending. Residents retain 86.7% of their income after housing costs, indicating strong discretionary purchasing power, and the area is placed in the 9th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hampton (Vic.) had 4,965 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 14% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. 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, the housing composition in Hampton consisted of 62.1% detached houses and 38.0% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative options. Home ownership rates in Hampton were notably higher than the metropolitan average at 41.8%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (35.0%) or renting (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was recorded at $3,000, and the median weekly rent was $500, which are higher than the respective Melbourne metro averages of $2,000 and $390. On a national level, Hampton mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rental costs are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hampton (Vic.) counted 4,965 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,398 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 25% 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 the majority of households at 73.3%, consisting of couples with children at 38.8%, couples without children at 25.9%, and single-parent households at 8.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.7% of households, with single-person households representing 25.0% and shared group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.0% of adults in Hampton (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 32.3% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 9.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 890 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,159 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 qualifications in Hampton are significantly higher than broader averages, with 50.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% in Victoria. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are held by 32.3% of this population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 20.5% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 9.6%. Participation in education is high, with 31.1% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 9.8% of residents attending secondary school, 9.5% in primary school, and 7.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hampton (Vic.) reaches 70 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 70 active bus stops operating in Hampton. These stops are serviced by 15 separate routes, which combine to support 2,985 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 159 meters from their nearest stop. Because Hampton is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the area. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 80%, followed by train travel at 10% and walking at 5%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.4 per household.
A high proportion of residents, at 50.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Services run at an average frequency of 426 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 42 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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72.1% of residents in Hampton (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 74.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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 data indicates strong outcomes throughout Hampton, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, which shows low rates of common illnesses across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 75% of the population (11,007 people) holding cover. This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.4% and 7.1% of residents. However, 72.1% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The working-age population exhibits good health with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 21.3% of the community (3,130 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.0%. The health status of these senior residents remains strong, with national indicators matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.0% of Hampton (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 14.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.1%) and Australian (21.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hampton exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 14.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 28.0% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 46.3% of the local population. Judaism shows a notable local concentration at 1.1% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. English ancestry is the most common at 29.1% of the population, which is higher than the metropolitan average of 20.1%. This is followed by Australian ancestry at 21.2% and Irish ancestry at 9.6%. There are also specific differences in other ancestries, with Russian background represented at 1.0% (compared to 0.4% across the region), Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hampton (Vic.) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 22.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 45 years in Hampton is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to the metropolitan area, Hampton has a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (15.6%) and a lower proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (7.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 13.1% to 14.9% of the population, and the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 6.0% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 16.7% to 14.9%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 13.2% to 11.7%.
By 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age profile, led by a 30% increase in the 65 to 74 group (adding 491 people to reach 2,123 from 1,631). The combined age groups of 65 and over are projected to represent 63% of the total population growth, reflecting an aging trend, while both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hampton (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 | Jul 2026 last month all 23 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 — 159 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,518 at the 2021 Census → 14,698 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 (SAL21131). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.