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Harkness has an estimated 12,739 residents, up from 12,463 at the 2021 Census — a change of 276 people, or 2.2%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 79% of areas nationally. That puts 762 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Harkness has an estimated population of approximately 12,739 residents, drawing from AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS updates alongside post-Census validated new addresses. This represents a gain of 276 people (2.2%) compared to the 12,463 people recorded at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this figure by reviewing the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025 (indicating 12,725 residents) and incorporating 33 validated new addresses logged after the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Harkness registers a population density of 762 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study regions.
Over the prior ten-year stretch, the suburb demonstrated robust momentum with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%, surpassing the surrounding SA4 region, with natural increase serving as the core catalyst by accounting for roughly 64.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia figures using 2022 as a starting point for each SA2 district, supplemented by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets where coverage gaps exist via weighted growth aggregation methods from LGA down to SA2 zones. These demographic distributions by age are further extended from 2032 through to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Harkness ranks within the country's highest quartile for anticipated expansion, with SA2 aggregated models forecasting an influx of 4,266 persons by 2041, translating to an overall expansion of 33.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
196 new dwellings have been approved in Harkness over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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Examining ABS building approval statistics mapped across local sectors, AreaSearch figures indicate that Harkness sees approximately 39 residential dwellings sanctioned annually, totaling roughly 196 approvals across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), with 10 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Because the area added an average of 3.5 new residents annually for every home built over those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction volume is falling well short of population needs, creating upward pressure on prices through heightened buyer competition. Meanwhile, expected construction costs for new dwellings average $362,000, coming in below broader regional figures and offering more accessible options for purchasers.
In addition, commercial approvals have reached $8.4 million during the current financial year, highlighting the suburb's overwhelmingly residential focus. Residential building volume in Harkness is markedly subdued relative to Greater Melbourne, sitting 92.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This limited pipeline of new construction tends to bolster demand and values across established homes while also trailing nationwide averages, pointing toward an established residential landscape alongside potential regulatory planning barriers. Of the recent building approvals, detached houses constitute 91.0% while attached residences account for 9.0%, preserving a low-density environment oriented toward family living and open space. Furthermore, the ratio of 1706 people per approved dwelling highlights an exceptionally quiet local development landscape. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Harkness is set to add 4,252 residents by 2041. If building rates do not accelerate from their current pace, the shortfall in residential additions relative to population expansion is poised to amplify competition among purchasers and support property valuation growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Harkness
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Harkness, worth an estimated $4.53 billion. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.6 billion. 39 are already under construction and 25 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic urban plans exert a fundamental influence over local community performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 19 projects positioned to impact the surrounding region. Leading works include the Hopkins Road Level Crossing Removal - Truganina, Harkness Memorial Park, Western Freeway Upgrade (Melton to Caroline Springs), and Little Creek Estate, with key initiatives outlined in the accompanying register.
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Harkness Memorial Park
The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) is delivering a new 128-hectare memorial park and public cemetery in Harkness, City of Melton - the largest cemetery development in Victoria in over a century. The staged project includes burial and memorial plots (eventually 140,000+), internal roads, landscape planting with 2,000+ trees, a ceremonial and operations hub, community gathering spaces, walking trails, and parklands. Stage 1A covers approximately 11 hectares and includes around 4,200 interment plots, with a first stage opening targeted for early 2027.Groundbreaking occurred in May 2025 with construction now underway.
Williams Walk
Boutique residential development by Villawood Properties and Spark Property Development featuring 182 homes on 7.97 hectares with quality homes and community amenities. Located in Melbournes west growth corridor under Melton City Council, close to proposed Rockbank Town Centre, Cobblebank CBD, and natural attractions including Melton Botanic Gardens, Pinkerton Forest, and Werribee River. Proximity to schools, shopping, and 36 minutes to Melbourne CBD.
345-371 Bulmans Road Residential Development
Approximately 12.14 ha (about 30 acres) landholding marketed with an endorsed concept plan for 239 residential lots. The site is currently offered for sale and is situated within the Bulmans Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP).
Harkness Memorial Park
A 128 hectare memorial park being developed by the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust to serve Melbourne's rapidly growing western suburbs. Stage 1 includes the Kingfisher Centre, ceremonial and function spaces, memorial areas, internal roads, extensive landscaping, Arnolds Creek restoration and thousands of new trees. Major construction is underway with opening planned for early 2027.
Hopkins Road Level Crossing Removal - Truganina
Removal of the dangerous level crossing at Hopkins Road through the construction of a new road bridge over the rail line. The project features a dedicated shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists, vibrant purple bridge facades inspired by local wildflowers, and extensive native landscaping. As of May 2026, final bridge works and asphalting are completing, with the bridge scheduled to open to traffic on May 18, 2026, followed by the permanent removal of boom gates by late May.
Little Creek Estate
A boutique house-and-land community delivering 106 homes across roughly 12 hectares in Kurunjang, within the City of Melton. The estate sits on Minns Road and features titled and settled lots across streets including Claudia Crescent, Norwood Avenue and Kinane Street, with land releases continuing into 2026 (Stage 12 titling April 2026, Stage 15 currently selling). Lots range from around 300sqm to over 600sqm, with house and land packages available through builders such as Mimosa Homes, Homebuyers Centre and Metricon.Sales and enquiries are handled by Oliver Hume.
Kurunjang Secondary College Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade and modernisation of the co-educational secondary school built in 1986. Construction of new learning building to provide better learning spaces for students.
Melton Line Upgrade and Level Crossing Removals
A major Victorian Government rail program that combines the removal of four level crossings in Melton and Truganina (Coburns Road, Exford Road, Ferris Road and Hopkins Road) with a wider upgrade of the Melton Line. New rail bridges will carry trains over Coburns and Exford roads, while new road bridges will be built over the rail line at Ferris Road and Hopkins Road, with shared walking and cycling paths. A new elevated Melton Station with four platforms will be built to suit longer 9-car VLocity trains and accommodate Ballarat services, with an accessible pedestrian link, lifts, a relocated bus interchange, pick-up and drop-off zones, an air-conditioned waiting room and staffed ticket office.A new train stabling yard is also being built at Cobblebank near Abey Road, around 700 metres east of the new Melton Station, to house the new fleet and be future-proofed for electrification. Once complete, the upgrade is expected to lift peak passenger capacity on the line by about 50 per cent and remove boom gates from the section, easing congestion for around 73,000 vehicles a day. All four level crossings are due to be gone and the new Melton Station open in 2026, two years ahead of the original schedule, with longer 9-car VLocity trains running on the line from 2027.
6,272 residents of Harkness are employed, from a labour force of 6,804. Unemployment sits at 7.8%, with participation at 72.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,412, about 82% 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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Aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch highlights a qualified labour market in Harkness spanning multiple industries, featuring an unemployment rate of 7.8% and consistent employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents number 6,272, though local joblessness exceeds the 4.8% rate seen across Greater Melbourne by 3.1%, indicating scope for improvement even as workforce participation remains solid at 72.6% compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records also show that a moderate 16.5% of workers conducted their roles from home, a figure influenced in part by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors among local workers are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing exhibits substantial local concentration, engaging workers at 2.3 times the regional average rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging only 3.6% of workers in Harkness relative to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing the count of locally based jobs against the resident workforce suggests that local employment openings within the immediate area remain scarce. AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS and SALM metrics shows that across the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 0.5% while the overall labour force grew by 0.6%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment and labour force gains of 2.1% and 2.3% respectively, with unemployment edging up by 0.2 percentage points. Future workforce patterns can be assessed via national employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26, which project nationwide job expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years with varying sectoral performance. Applying these national industry rates to the local employment distribution suggests Harkness could experience job growth of 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Harkness is $1,752 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $789 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,825 a year against an average of $64,667. 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 ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Harkness recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $56,825 alongside an average of $64,667, trailing national benchmarks and contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $62,292 for median income and $70,888 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household income brackets in a moderate range between the 47th and 50th percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, 41.4% of the population (5,273 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, compared to 32.8% across the wider region, while severe housing cost burdens leave residents with only 81.9% of their income remaining, placing the area at the 48th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Harkness had 3,763 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing stock in Harkness is heavily skewed toward standalone houses at 94.0%, with semi-detached residences, flats, and other configurations making up just 6.0%, compared to 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership in Harkness stands at 16.0%, trailing metropolitan levels, while 55.9% of homes carry a mortgage and 28.1% are occupied by tenants. Median monthly home loan repayments were $1,700 and median weekly rents sat at $350, both tracking well below the Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
When measured against nationwide statistics, local mortgage costs sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents remain below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Harkness counted 3,763 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 18% 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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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family households at 80.8%, featuring couples with children at 44.2%, couples without children at 18.1%, and single parent families at 17.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.2%, split between single-person homes at 17.2% and share housing at 2.0%. The typical household size stands at 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.9% of adults in Harkness hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 778 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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Higher educational attainment presents a challenge in the area, as the proportion of residents holding university qualifications sits at 18.9%, noticeably lower than the Greater Melbourne level of 37.0%, highlighting room for targeted education initiatives. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 13.0%, with postgraduate qualifications at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Meanwhile, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 38.7% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational certifications, consisting of 26.9% with certificates and 11.8% with advanced diplomas. Participation in study is robust, with 36.9% of the local population actively undertaking formal education.
Breaking this down across cohorts, primary schooling accounts for 14.9%, secondary education comprises 9.5%, and tertiary courses engage 3.7% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Harkness reaches 33 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 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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An assessment of local public transit indicates 33 active stops situated within Harkness, exclusively comprising bus facilities. These stops connect with 4 distinct bus routes that deliver a combined 1,068 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents generally positioned 310 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential composition of the area, most workers travel outward for work, with private motor vehicles dominating at 93%. Car ownership sits above regional benchmarks at an average of 1.6 vehicles per household, while 16.5% of working residents operated from home according to the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit routes, services run at an average rate of 152 trips per day, providing approximately 32 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.6% of residents in Harkness report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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 AreaSearch research into chronic illness and mortality, Harkness demonstrates noteworthy health considerations, with standard conditions appearing across the community and rising slightly within older demographics. Private health insurance participation slightly leads the typical SA2 standard, covering approximately 52% of the local population (~6,677 people), in comparison to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread health challenges locally, affecting 8.9 and 8.3% of the community respectively, though 73.6% of residents reported having no medical conditions, outpacing the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Health metrics for working-age cohorts generally match typical standards. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 8.4% (1,070 people), sitting well below the 15.1% seen across Greater Melbourne, and while older residents experience certain medical challenges, their outcomes track lower nationally than those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.4% of Harkness residents were born overseas and 33.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (22.0%) and English (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural variety is pronounced in Harkness, where 32.4% of residents were born overseas and 33.4% communicate in a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 49.8% of the community. The most distinct variance appears in the Other faith grouping, which encompasses 5.2% of local residents compared with 2.3% throughout Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental heritage, the most frequently reported ancestries across Harkness are Australian at 22.0%, English at 19.4%, and Other at 17.2%. Notable concentrations of specific backgrounds are also evident: Maltese background accounts for 4.3% locally (against 1.1% regionally), Samoan represents 2.2% (against 0.3%), and Serbian comprises 0.9% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Harkness is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 28.6% 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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Demographically, Harkness maintains a substantially younger profile than Greater Melbourne. AreaSearch data for August 2026 shows children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 40.7% of the populace versus 30.5% regionally, while seniors and retirees (65+) account for 8.4% compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne. The median age is estimated at 30 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level, which sat 7 years lower than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among retirees and seniors, rising from 6.8% to an estimated 8.4%.
Looking toward 2041, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) are projected to record the largest numerical increase, adding 1,310 (56%) to reach 3,667 residents, while retiree and senior cohorts will expand fastest in percentage terms, growing 68% to 1,796 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Harkness
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,463 at the 2021 Census → 12,739 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 (SAL21140). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.