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Hawthorn (Vic.) has an estimated 25,002 residents, up from 22,322 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,680 people, or 12.0%. 431 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 4,252 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of post-Census validated addresses alongside ABS regional demographic releases, the population of the suburb of Hawthorn (Vic.) is projected to reach approximately 25,002 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 2,680 people (12.0%) relative to the 22,322 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such growth is drawn from an estimated resident count of 24,985 established via AreaSearch's review of the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 431 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a resulting density of 4,252 persons per square kilometer, the suburb places in the upper 10% of areas reviewed across the country by AreaSearch, underscoring intense local land demand.
The 12.0% increase achieved since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region and the local SA3 area (6.6%), positioning Hawthorn as a key regional growth performer. International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 92.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level demographic projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, form the foundation of AreaSearch's modeling for the suburb of Hawthorn (Vic.). Where coverage gaps occur, AreaSearch applies 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted from LGA down to SA2 boundaries through weighted aggregation. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these models are further extended across all regions from 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the suburb is slated to record higher population expansion than median statistical areas nationwide, adding an estimated 3,329 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 13.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
909 new dwellings have been approved in Hawthorn (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 181 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 182 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approvals mapped by AreaSearch indicates that Hawthorn has averaged roughly 181 residential approvals annually, delivering an estimated 909 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 so far, 40 approvals have been documented. Because construction generated an average of only 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, building activity has kept pace with or exceeded local demand, widening buyer opportunities and setting the stage for demographic growth beyond baseline projections. Newly approved dwellings carry an average value of $1,883,000, pointing to significant builder engagement with the luxury residential market.
Concurrently, $17.8 million in commercial building approvals have been logged during the current financial year, signalling a moderate pace of non-residential development. Building activity in Hawthorn runs comparatively high against Greater Melbourne benchmarks (46.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), supporting balanced buyer availability alongside stable existing valuations. Recent building volumes are dominated by medium and high-density housing at 91.0%, while detached houses represent 9.0%. This orientation toward higher-density stock supplies attainable choices for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors alike. The presence of roughly 95 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Over the horizon through to 2041, forecasts point to an influx of 3,312 residents in Hawthorn based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories appear well calibrated to meet this emerging dwelling demand, providing healthy market conditions for purchasers and creating capacity for population growth to potentially outstrip baseline expectations.
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Development applications around Hawthorn (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 27 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hawthorn (Vic.), worth an estimated $2.71 billion. A further 159 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $55.5 billion. 50 are already under construction and 74 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and community outcomes are heavily guided by urban infrastructure enhancements, major developments, and strategic council planning. AreaSearch has pinpointed 50 projects expected to influence the surrounding area. Notable initiatives include the Hawthorn Station Activity Centre Development, Scotch Hill Gardens, Richmond Riverside, and the Michael Tuck Stand and Glenferrie Oval Revitalisation, with key priority schemes outlined below.
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Glenferrie Place Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Glenferrie Place Plan to revitalise the Glenferrie precinct, creating a more vibrant and connected local economy. Key initiatives include urban greening, sustainable transport improvements, streetscape upgrades, and the ongoing transformation of the Columbia Street laneway into a safe, people-focused space with improved amenity, landscaping, and accessibility to the station.
Hawthorn Station Activity Centre Development
As part of the Victorian Government's Stage 1 Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program, this urban renewal project covers the Hawthorn, Glenferrie, and Auburn station precincts. The plans were formally approved and gazetted in March 2026, establishing legally binding Built Form Overlays. The initiative facilitates increased housing density by allowing building heights up to 16 storeys in specific 'core' sites near transport hubs, while maintaining heritage protections and sunlight access for key open spaces like St James Park.The program aims to deliver approximately 1500 new dwellings through standardized infrastructure contributions to support local community growth.
Scotch Hill Gardens
Scotch Hill Gardens is a major Hamton residential redevelopment of the former University of Melbourne Hawthorn campus in the Scotch Hill precinct. The project comprises six boutique residential buildings with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences, extensive landscaped gardens, retained mature trees, wellness and resident amenities, and a display gallery at 147 Robinson Road. A planning permit has been issued and amended, Brady Constructions has been appointed builder, demolition is complete and site works are progressing.
25 River Boulevard
A 476-apartment build-to-rent development across six buildings in a resort-style precinct adjacent to the Yarra River. The $500 million project features mini-neighbourhoods, a 25-metre outdoor pool, wellness and fitness centre, co-working spaces, cinema, and a golf simulator. It targets 5 Star Green Star Buildings certification and will run on 100 percent renewable electricity.
Clyde Street Development
Development of 11 townhouses and 3 apartments at 733 High Street, Kew. Designed by MAArchitects, featuring contemporary architecture, private courtyards, and premium finishes. Located in a prime Kew location with strong connectivity to Melbourne CBD and local amenities.
Swinburne University Campus Heart Development
Multi-storey student-focused learning and social hub planned for Swinburne's Hawthorn campus, between the Library and BA buildings, designed by Architectus. The project was paused and rescoped after design work revealed flow-on impacts to the adjacent BA and Library buildings. Swinburne now intends to consider the BA, Atrium and Library as a single integrated precinct rather than proceed with the original standalone Campus Heart. The neighbouring Latelab and student hub at 27 John Street, a related next gen_campus project, was completed and opened in April 2025.
Michael Tuck Stand and Glenferrie Oval Revitalisation
Revitalisation of the heritage-listed Michael Tuck Stand and Glenferrie Oval in Hawthorn into a shared community sporting hub. The 30 million dollar project, jointly funded by the City of Boroondara and the Australian Football Facilities Fund, will refurbish the three-level Moderne-style grandstand to provide multipurpose community spaces, band rehearsal rooms, a kiosk with outdoor seating, and unisex sporting amenities. Sportsground works include four new 30-metre lighting poles meeting AFL community level standards, an upgraded playing surface with new drainage and irrigation, and coaches boxes to support junior Australian Rules football, senior womens football and junior cricket.Early structural rectification works inside the stand are complete and a new 500 square metre landscaped open space on the former Ferguson Stand site opened in July 2024. Stage 3 community consultation on the draft designs concluded in September 2025 with majority support, and schematic designs are being progressed with sporting clubs and community tenants. Major construction is on track to begin in late 2026 with completion expected by 2028.
141 Camberwell Road Mixed Use Development
A mixed-use development featuring a 10,249sqm NLA A-Grade office building with 360-degree views including the Melbourne CBD skyline, integrated with 365 residential apartments across 6 buildings ranging from 3 to 8 storeys. The development includes 304 car parking bays and an affordable housing component. Also known as CV@141 Camberwell Road, designed by Elenberg Fraser and built by Pamato Corporation. Located adjacent to the Camberwell Junction shopping precinct and within 300m of Camberwell Station.
16,489 residents of Hawthorn (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 17,238. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 76.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% 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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Hawthorn is characterized by a skilled local labor pool, prominent professional services activity, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and an estimated 2.2% growth in jobs over the previous year according to AreaSearch's statistical area aggregation. Employed residents totaled 16,489 as of March 2026. The local unemployment rate sits 0.4% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, while the labor participation rate reaches an elevated 76.7% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records show that 49.5% of working residents operated from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions in place at that time.
Resident employment centers heavily on professional & technical roles, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical activities display notable prominence, with local concentrations measuring 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, construction shows subdued engagement, making up 4.9% of local employment versus the regional average of 9.7%. A ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident recorded at the Census demonstrates an above-average supply of local employment opportunities. An examination of combined ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 2.2% against a 2.5% increase in the labor force, yielding an uptick of 0.3 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded 2.1% employment growth, a 2.3% labor force expansion, and a 0.2 percentage points lift in unemployment. Longer-range employment expectations can be assessed via Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26. Applied across local sector weightings, these five and ten-year models illustrate prospective workforce shifts. Nationally, overall employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Calibrated to Hawthorn's industry profile, local employment is estimated to expand by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (noting this represents a weighted mathematical model for demonstration purposes and excludes localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Hawthorn (Vic.) is $2,145 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,207 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,115 a year against an average of $149,767. The average runs 127% 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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ATO taxation statistics from financial year 2023 aggregated at postcode level by AreaSearch show that taxpayers in the suburb of Hawthorn registered a median income of $66,115 and an average income of $149,767. These earnings rank within the top percentile nationally, surpassing Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 reach approximately $72,475 for median income and $164,175 for average income. The 2021 Census placed individual weekly earnings ($1,207 weekly) in the 91st percentile nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band accounts for 31.0% of the community (7,750 individuals), aligning closely with the regional figure of 32.8%. Top-tier earners generating over $3,000 per week represent 35.0% of the population, underpinning substantial local spending power. Housing costs absorb 14.9% of income, while overall earnings place the locality in the 76th percentile for disposable income and the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hawthorn (Vic.) had 9,706 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 24% detached houses and 59% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,259 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that Hawthorn's dwelling stock is structured around 24.3% houses alongside 75.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands lower than metropolitan levels at 27.6%, while remaining private homes are either rented (46.8%) or subject to a mortgage (25.6%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments of $2,259 in Hawthorn exceed the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rents of $400 compare to $390 across metropolitan Melbourne. Relative to broader national averages, local monthly mortgage repayments run well above $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hawthorn (Vic.) counted 9,706 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,871 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 53.9% of all local households, divided between couples without children (25.7%), couples with children (21.0%), and single parent families (5.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 46.1%, consisting of lone person households at 38.3% and group households at 7.9%. The locality records an average household size of 2.1 people, tracking below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
60.9% of adults in Hawthorn (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 37.3% with a bachelor degree and 18.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 7.4% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 4,573 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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Higher education qualifications in Hawthorn substantially outpace wider territory and national averages, with 60.9% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% in Australia. This pronounced qualification profile establishes an advantageous environment for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest single qualification category at 37.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.4%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational training represents 16.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (7.4%). A substantial proportion of the local population is engaged in academic study, with 32.1% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by tier, 13.9% are attending tertiary education institutions, 6.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 6.2% are engaged in primary education.
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Public transport in Hawthorn (Vic.) reaches 80 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 5,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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Commuting infrastructure in Hawthorn encompasses 80 active transport stops spanning lightrail and buses. A network of 14 individual routes connects these locations, generating 5,860 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is highly convenient, with the average distance to a stop measuring 181 meters. As an established residential pocket, outbound commuting is standard: driving remains the primary travel choice at 61%, while 16% travel by train and 10% commute by walking. Vehicle availability sits at 0.8 per dwelling, trailing the wider metropolitan average. Home-based work was reported by 49.5% of employed residents (2021 Census; influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Transit service schedules across all local lines combine for an average of 837 trips per day, delivering roughly 73 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.2% of residents in Hawthorn (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 85.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 mortality indicators and illness rates reveal strong health profiles throughout Hawthorn, characterized by minimal prevalence of common health conditions across all cohorts. Private health insurance participation is remarkably widespread, encompassing approximately 86% of the total population (21,396 people). This significantly outstrips the Greater Melbourne proportion of 56.7% as well as the national rate of 55.7%. Among reported chronic diagnoses, mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent, impacting 8.8 and 7.8% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.2% of residents reported being entirely free of chronic medical conditions, slightly above the 72.6% rate recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts exhibit robust health outcomes with reduced long-term illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over account for 14.5% of the community (3,625 people), with senior health metrics tracking favorably in line with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.4% of Hawthorn (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 21.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (19.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Hawthorn exceeds the majority of domestic residential markets, with 29.4% of residents born abroad and 21.6% utilizing a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 38.5% of residents. The most pronounced demographic concentration appears in Judaism, representing 1.0% of the suburb's population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Reflecting parental countries of birth, the primary ancestry groups in Hawthorn comprise English (24.6% of the population), Australian (19.2% of the population), and Irish (10.3% of the population). Specific background variations are also evident across other heritages: Hungarian ancestry is represented at 0.4% (vs 0.3% regionally), Polish ancestry stands at 1.0% (vs 0.8%), and Sri Lankan ancestry accounts for 0.6% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hawthorn (Vic.) is 33, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 43.7% 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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Demographically, Hawthorn features a young profile focused largely in pre-family life stages. August 2026 estimates indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 37.6% of the local population, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 19.1% locally versus 22.3% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 33 as at August 2026, decreasing from 34 at the 2021 Census and remaining below Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37 and the national median of 38 at that same Census.
Middle aged and young retiree cohorts have contracted from 21.1% down to 19.1% since the Census. Looking forward to 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will experience the largest expansion, adding 1,451 residents (40%) to reach 5,076, while cohorts of children and young adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hawthorn (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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 27 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 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 — 431 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,322 at the 2021 Census → 25,002 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 (SAL21152). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.