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Hastings (Vic.) has an estimated 10,650 residents, up from 10,369 at the 2021 Census — a change of 281 people, or 2.7%. 258 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 411 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 evaluations of broader regional ABS demographic releases and validated post-Census address additions tracked by AreaSearch, the suburb of Hastings (Vic.) has a population approximated at 10,650 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 281 people (2.7%) relative to the 10,369 people enumerated in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from an estimated resident count of 10,634 derived from the ABS ERP release of June 2025 alongside 258 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a density of 411 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample individual space and development scope.
The suburb of Hastings (Vic.) outpaced the wider SA3 area (2.0%) with its 2.7% growth since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner. Overseas migration served as the core growth driver, accounting for roughly 55.00000000000001% of all recent demographic additions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 zones, while uncovered areas utilize 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases adjusted through weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth aggregation. Furthermore, aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories spanning 2032 to 2041 are incorporated across all territories. Looking forward, the suburb of Hastings (Vic.) is anticipated to achieve above-median expansion among AreaSearch-tracked districts, expanding by 1,682 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 modeling, which represents a cumulative 15.6% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
228 new dwellings have been approved in Hastings (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That is 4.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 57, running ahead of 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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ABS residential building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicate an annual delivery rate of approximately 45 dwellings in Hastings, totaling an estimated 228 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 57 recorded to date in FY-25. An average of 0.6 incoming residents per completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to residential building activity matching or overtaking local demand, broadening buyer selection and providing headroom for above-trend population intake. New residential building projects average an estimated construction cost of $580,000—moderately exceeding the broader region—pointing toward premium development standards.
Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $53.9 million this financial year, underscoring solid non-residential construction momentum. Per capita residential building volumes in Hastings trail Greater Melbourne by 12.0%, placing the locality in the 67th percentile nationally despite a recent upturn in building activity. Detached houses account for 76.0% of new residential construction against 24.0% allocated to medium and high-density formats, reinforcing the open, low-density suburban environment that appeals to detached home purchasers. A ratio of approximately 190 people per dwelling approval reflects a spacious, low-density building landscape. Long-term demographic forecasts indicate Hastings will gain 1,666 residents by 2041 according to the newest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Current residential building activity is tracking projected expansion reasonably well, although purchasers may encounter tighter market conditions as community numbers increase.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hastings (Vic.)
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 Hastings (Vic.), worth an estimated $1.52 billion. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.55 billion. 9 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture. 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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Major infrastructure developments and planning projects play a pivotal role in shaping local community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 key initiatives expected to influence the district, highlighted by the Stony Point Line Service Improvements, Hastings Foreshore Masterplan Implementation, Hastings Town Centre Structure Plan, and Hastings Early Parenting Centre.
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Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET)
The Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal is a proposed offshore wind assembly port at the Port of Hastings, Western Port, on the Old Tyabb Reclamation Area. It would receive, store and assemble offshore wind components for Victoria's offshore wind targets, with a land-backed quay wall and reclamation. The Victorian Government committed $124.5 million in the 2026/27 budget (May 2026) to progress the Environment Effects Statement process, and the terminal is subject to Ramsar-listed wetland protection requirements.The timing of EES public exhibition has not been confirmed in the sources reviewed. As at October 2026 the project remains under assessment.
Stony Point Line Service Improvements
Planning and incremental upgrade program for the Stony Point rail corridor focused on improving reliability, level crossing renewals, accessibility, maintenance and future service improvements. While the wider Regional Rail Revival program has now been completed across Victoria, no standalone major capital upgrade for the Stony Point Line has entered construction. Recent works have primarily comprised maintenance, level crossing renewals and operational improvements supporting safer and more reliable services.
Hastings Town Centre Structure Plan
Council-adopted structure plan guiding land use, urban design and access in Hastings town centre. Focus areas include strengthening High Street as the civic and retail spine, improving pedestrian and cycling links, and enabling additional retail/commercial activity while supporting housing in non-residential precincts. Incorporated into the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme via Amendment C190morn.
Baabak Hastings Early Parenting Centre
Completed early parenting centre with 10 residential family units, 4 day-stay places, kitchen and dining area, playrooms, multi-purpose rooms, outdoor play areas and landscaping at 185 High Street, Hastings. Officially named Baabak Hastings Early Parenting Centre, using a Boonwurrung word meaning caring or nourishing a child. Delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with the Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC), with support from Peninsula Health, Brand Architects and builder SJ Higgins. The centre is now open and welcoming families on the Mornington Peninsula, part of a wider more than $168 million state early parenting centres expansion and upgrade program.
Hastings Foreshore Masterplan Implementation
A council-adopted 2023 masterplan for the Hastings Foreshore extending from Hastings South to the northern end of Fred Smith Reserve. Staged delivery includes landscaping and path network upgrades in the Northern Foreshore area (now complete), seating and planting improvements, and car park maintenance. Concept designs are underway for a Flexible Events area capable of hosting markets, festivals, and concerts while preserving the existing foreshore character.
Peninsula Parklands
Over 50s land lease community providing low maintenance, pet friendly living with facilities such as a community centre, games room, library, BBQ areas, mens shed and community garden. Located close to shops, transport and medical services in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula.
Henderson Grove
Boutique house-and-land estate delivering 70 residential lots, with 30 retained by Defence Housing Australia for Navy families stationed at HMAS Cerberus. Retail lots sold out; community features tree-lined streets and convenient access to Hastings town centre and transport.
Gardenia
A completed development of 14 townhomes in 'Old Tyabb' (Hastings) by Piermont Group. The project was completed in August 2023.
4,688 residents of Hastings (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 4,961. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 56.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local economy in Hastings features a mix of white and blue collar jobs, with construction standing out as a major employer, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. On March 2026, 4,688 people were employed, with an unemployment rate that sits 0.7% higher than Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, and workforce participation remains notably lower at 56.6% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census data indicates that only 13.0% of residents worked from home, though the lasting effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
Resident employment centers primarily on the construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade sectors. The local workforce shows pronounced specialization in construction, where its employment proportion stands at 1.6 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector remains underrepresented, employing 3.5% of workers compared to 10.1% across the region. A comparison of resident workers to local Census workplace counts suggests a relatively constrained pool of nearby employment opportunities. Analysis of ABS and SALM series by AreaSearch reveals that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.1% while the workforce rose by 0.8%, resulting in a 1.2 percentage points decrease in the jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb 2.1%, labour force grow 2.3%, and unemployment tick up 0.2 percentage points. Future workforce requirements can be assessed through national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected nationwide growth sits at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely by sector. When mapped against the local industry composition, these figures project employment gains of 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years for Hastings (representing an illustrative weighting model excluding localized demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hastings (Vic.) is $1,197 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $639 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,767 a year against an average of $58,217. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch show Hastings taxpayers recording a median income of $41,767 alongside an average of $58,217, sitting below nationwide figures as well as Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $45,785 for median income and $63,817 on average as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings all ranked within the 13th to 17th percentiles nationwide. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket encompasses 28.2% of residents (3,003 individuals), aligning with the wider regional share of 32.8%.
Local household budgets face notable strain, with 80.3% of income retained after shelter costs, placing the area in the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hastings (Vic.) had 4,187 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,687 a month. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.5%. 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 consisted of 72.8% standalone houses and 27.2% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 33.8%, substantially exceeding Melbourne metro levels, while remaining residences were either subject to a mortgage (34.1%) or occupied by tenants (32.1%). Typical monthly home loan payments were $1,687 compared to the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, and weekly median rent was $320 versus $390 across Melbourne metro. Nationally, local mortgage obligations sit below the $1,863 Australian standard, with rents trailing well beneath the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hastings (Vic.) counted 4,187 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 64.0% of local living arrangements, broken down into couples without children (25.6%), couples with children (22.1%), and single parent families (15.1%). Non-family households represent the remaining 36.0%, driven predominantly by lone person households at 33.3% alongside group households at 2.8%. Typical household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, tracking below the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.3% of adults in Hastings (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 8.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,096 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 936 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 education qualifications in the locality remain constrained, with university degree attainment at 12.3% sitting well below the 37.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne, highlighting an area suited to tailored educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest cohort at 8.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.9% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.8%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials represent a major strength, held by 44.1% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (32.1%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). A significant 28.3% of local inhabitants are actively engaged in formal study. Within this student cohort, 10.8% attend primary school, 8.0% are enrolled in secondary institutions, and 2.5% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Hastings (Vic.) reaches 28 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 780 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 provision across Hastings includes 28 active stops spanning bus services. A network of 3 separate routes delivers 777 weekly passenger trips across the suburb. Transit access is rated moderate, with homes situated an average of 421 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential makeup, outward commuting is standard, and private vehicles remain the dominant travel option at 94%. Households maintain an average of 1.2 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home adoption was recorded at 13.0% of residents (2021 Census; potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings). Transit schedules provide an average of 111 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 27 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.6% of residents in Hastings (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 8.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality metrics point to notable health challenges in Hastings affecting younger as well as older demographics, while private health insurance coverage remains modest at roughly 50% of residents (~5,314 people). This sits lower than the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, recorded among 11.6 and 10.5% of the population respectively, whereas 57.6% of residents indicated no chronic conditions, trailing the 72.6% benchmark in Greater Melbourne. Chronic illness places considerable pressure on working-age inhabitants.
Furthermore, residents aged 65 and over comprise 28.0% of the community (2,982 people), notably above the 15.1% share across Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators showing national rankings broadly consistent with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hastings (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (31.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics position Hastings below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 87.2% of the populace, 82.5% born in Australia, and 94.7% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious denomination, adhered to by 42.7% of residents. The most prominent comparative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, accounting for 0.1% of the community compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding reported parental heritage, English ancestry leads locally at 33.5% (above the 20.1% regional mark), followed by Australian at 31.3% (exceeding the 18.4% regional average) and Scottish at 7.7%.
Specific European lineages show unique representation profiles: Dutch background accounts for 2.0% (versus 1.2% regionally), Hungarian stands at 0.3% (vs 0.3%), and French represents 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hastings (Vic.) is 42. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 20.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The local age distribution clearly highlights Hastings as a lifestyle and retirement hub. Updated figures to August 2026 show retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) making up 28.0% of the population versus 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 22.5% compared to 32.1% regionally. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 42, rising from 41 at the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that time. Retiree and elderly cohorts have expanded from 23.8% at the Census to an estimated 28.0%.
Through to 2041, seniors are projected to generate the majority of growth, adding 1,542 residents (52%) to reach a total of 4,524, while cohorts of children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hastings (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2026 this 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 258 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,369 at the 2021 Census → 10,650 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 (SAL21145). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.