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Heatherton has an estimated 2,832 residents. That puts 398 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 broader ABS population revisions alongside validated post-Census addresses, the suburb of Heatherton has an estimated resident count of around 2,832 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 6 people (0.2%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,826 people. That trend draws on a resident base of 2,788 determined by AreaSearch via the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 2 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Given this total, the suburb of Heatherton maintains a density of 397 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and scope for future infill.
Inbound overseas migration formed the backbone of local population expansion, generating approximately 86.0% of recent population additions. In projecting future population patterns, AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data set against a 2022 baseline for each SA2. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw from 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted to the SA2 scale using a weighted growth methodology, with age-bracket growth trajectories applied uniformly between 2032 and 2041. Overall forward-looking demographics point to growth surpassing the national statistical area median, with the suburb of Heatherton anticipated to add 516 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modelling, amounting to a cumulative increase of 16.7% across the 16 years.
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AreaSearch's review of ABS building approvals across statistical units indicates that Heatherton registers roughly 3 annual residential approvals, delivering around 17 approved dwellings throughout the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), with none approved to date in FY-25. Given the downturn in population across recent intervals, this rate of construction provides suitable relative volume to favor purchasers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $12.0 million during the current financial year, pointing to a moderate commercial pipeline. Relative to Greater Melbourne, residential construction across Heatherton is subdued, sitting 74.0% below the regional per capita norm.
Such restricted development typically bolsters valuation and buyer interest across established stock. Building rates also trail national levels, highlighting local maturity alongside potential zoning restrictions. In addition, recent construction has consisted entirely of apartments or townhouses, delivering accessible price points that attract first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors. This signals a pronounced departure from the existing housing profile, where houses make up 82.0%, underscoring diminishing land availability alongside demand for varied, budget-conscious housing options. A ratio of 2798 people per residential permit underscores the subdued pace of local construction activity. The latest AreaSearch quarterly figures forecast Heatherton gaining 472 residents by 2041. If residential construction stays at current levels, new supply may fail to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially heightening competition among buyers and bolstering property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Heatherton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Heatherton, worth an estimated $800 million. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $56.2 billion. 37 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major development initiatives, and planning undertakings exert a considerable effect on community performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 9 distinct infrastructure projects positioned to influence the surrounding area, with major works featuring the SRL East Heatherton Train Stabling Facility, SRL East - Works Package C - Tunnels - Cheltenham To Glen Waverley, Kingston Heath Residential Estate, and Level Crossing Removal - Caulfield to Dandenong.
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SRL East Heatherton Train Stabling Facility
Major train stabling and maintenance facility for the Suburban Rail Loop East. The facility will initially stable 13 automated trains with ultimate capacity for 30 trains and includes a maintenance workshop, train wash, testing track, operational control centre, network support facility, and eastern and western tunnel portals. Construction is well underway with earthworks, tunnel entrances, network support facilities and site preparation progressing. Tunnelling from nearby Clarinda is scheduled to commence during 2026, with SRL East passenger services planned for 2035.
Levande Bentleigh East Retirement Village
Purpose-built retirement village under construction at 1 Victor Road, Bentleigh East. The project has transitioned to the Levande brand and will deliver a contemporary retirement living community with apartments, clubhouse, wellness facilities and landscaped communal areas. Planning permit amendments and extensions have been processed while construction proceeds, with first residents expected from Spring 2027.
Bluff Road, Hampton East
A major social and affordable housing redevelopment delivered by Homes Victoria via the Ground Lease Model, in which the land is leased to project partner Building Communities for 40 years while remaining in public ownership. The project replaces 146 older, non-compliant dwellings across a 3.12ha site with 285 new homes in eight buildings of two to four storeys, comprising 170 social, 32 affordable and 83 market rental homes plus specialist disability accommodation. Homes will achieve a 5-star Green Star rating and an average 7-star NatHERS rating.The precinct includes a new cafe, community room, vegetable garden, children's play area and landscaped open space. Icon Construction is the builder and Community Housing Limited will manage the completed social homes. Construction began in late 2024 and new homes are expected from late 2026.
Cycle Sandringham Infrastructure
Safer cycling connection linking Sandringham Train Station to Sandringham Family Leisure Centre via Melrose St, Beach Rd, Royal Ave, Spring St and Tulip St. Stage 1 Section 1 works commenced to improve bike safety and supporting infrastructure; Stage 2 planned in 2025/26 subject to budgets and approvals.
SRL East - Works Package C - Tunnels - Cheltenham To Glen Waverley
Works Package C of the Suburban Rail Loop East project includes the construction of 16 kilometres of twin tunnels from Cheltenham to Glen Waverley, station boxes at Clayton and Monash, 55 cross passages, tunnel access structures, and the Southern Stabling Yard. Delivered by the Suburban Connect consortium (ACCIONA, CPB Contractors, Ghella), preparations are underway with TBMs arriving late 2025 and tunnelling starting in 2026 using four TBMs launching from Clarinda. The project enhances connectivity in Melbourne's east and south-east, with SRL East trains expected to run by 2035.
Moorabbin Airport Master Plan Redevelopment
Ongoing multi-stage redevelopment of Moorabbin Airport under the approved 2021 Master Plan, targeting $285 million in investment over eight years. The 294-hectare precinct encompasses general aviation, flight training, commercial, industrial, and large-format retail facilities. The plan identifies 200,000 sqm on 40 hectares for non-aviation development and targets an increase in flight training students from 1,350 to 1,800 by 2041. Recent works include a 15,600 sqm mass timber warehouse developed by Goodman, completed late 2024. A $1.5 billion acquisition of Moorabbin Airport Corporation by a consortium led by Barings (MassMutual), Aware Super and Rest Super is currently under ACCC review, with a decision expected June 2026.
Southpoint Highett
New apartment development by H1Land Group designed by Rothelowman architects. Features two buildings: a 12-level tower with 360-degree views and a 4-level boutique building. Includes 217 apartments (1-3 bedrooms) with rooftop amenities, plunge pool, and sunset bar. Located opposite Westfield Southland. As of July 2025, construction has faced a stoppage due to a dispute with the Suburban Rail Loop authority over compensation for underground land acquisition.
48 Station Road Apartments
A five-storey mixed-use development featuring 18 apartments (9 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom, 1 three-bedroom), basement car parking with 27 spaces, and additional commercial office space. The project aims to increase housing density near Cheltenham Station with modern residential design and landscaping.
1,454 residents of Heatherton are employed, from a labour force of 1,587. Unemployment sits at 8.4%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,692, about 2.0 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 area data examined by AreaSearch shows Heatherton possesses a skilled labor pool with prominent professional services participation and an unemployment rate of 8.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents stand at 1,454, while local unemployment sits 3.6% above the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, indicating potential for labor market tightening, even as local participation aligns closely with the regional figure of 70.1%. Census records show 33.4% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions. Leading fields of resident employment encompass professional & technical, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
In contrast, education & training accounts for 7.1% of the workforce, lagging the wider metropolitan share of 9.2%. Featuring 2.6 workers for each resident at the Census, the locality operates as an active employment center, drawing in commuter talent from adjacent districts to fill a job base larger than its resident population. Examining SALM and ABS statistics across broader statistical geographies, AreaSearch notes an annual labor force contraction of 3.1% alongside a 3.7% reduction in employment, pushing unemployment up by 0.6 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Melbourne registered job growth of 2.1% and a workforce expansion of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point uptick. Mar-26 employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia shed light on future workforce trajectories in Heatherton over five and ten-year horizons when weighted against local industry shares. Across Australia, employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry performance varies widely. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Heatherton's worker distribution suggests local job gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (representing a baseline illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized population projections).
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Median household income in Heatherton is $2,088 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $891 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,686 a year against an average of $71,285. 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 taxpayer records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show Heatherton recording a median taxpayer income of $56,686 and an average of $71,285. These metrics exceed the national benchmark, while comparing to Greater Melbourne medians and averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% from financial year 2023 generates updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $62,139 for median income and $78,143 on average. Per 2021 Census returns, personal, family, and household earnings align around the 68th percentile across Australia. Approximately 32.4% of residents (917 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, paralleling the 32.8% regional proportion.
Affluence is evident, with 30.2% generating weekly earnings above $3,000, which underpins demand for high-end services and retail. Although housing commitments account for 16.8% of income, robust earnings secure a disposable income ranking at the 70th percentile, positioning the area within the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Heatherton had 965 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 7% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $471 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,224 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The dwelling landscape recorded at the latest Census showed separate houses making up 82.2% of Heatherton's residential stock, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other categories accounting for 17.8%, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings throughout the Melbourne metro area. Home ownership without a mortgage stood at 29.5%, matching Melbourne metro, while mortgaged properties represented 43.1% and rental housing comprised 27.4%. Monthly mortgage repayments averaged a median of $2,224 locally compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent stood at $471 against the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national scale, Heatherton's mortgage costs substantially exceed the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the $375 recorded nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Heatherton counted 965 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in Heatherton, accounting for 77.7% of all households. This group includes couples with children at 43.4%, couples without children at 21.0%, and single parent families at 12.0%. The remaining 22.3% consist of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (20.0%) alongside group households (2.5%). The typical household comprises 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.3% of adults in Heatherton hold a university qualification, including 23.7% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 17.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 813 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,116 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Heatherton sits below wider metropolitan levels, with 36.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university degrees against 46.0% across the SA4 region, suggesting opportunities for further qualification gains. Bachelor qualifications represent 23.7%, postgraduate degrees comprise 9.2%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.4%. Vocational education is well established, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (17.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). Engagement in learning is extensive, as 34.6% of the local population is enrolled in educational courses. This comprises 12.3% attending primary school, 11.0% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.8% completing tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Heatherton reaches 30 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 connectivity across Heatherton is supported by 30 operational transit stops providing bus connections across 10 separate routes, delivering 3,102 passenger services on a weekly basis. Accessibility measures well, with dwellings positioned an average of 292 meters from their closest transit stop. Given its predominantly residential profile, the majority of commuters travel outwards, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of travel and rail representing 7%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 per household, surpassing the wider metropolitan norm. A substantial 33.4% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit services maintain an average timetable frequency of 443 daily trips across the local network, translating to roughly 103 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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74.3% of residents in Heatherton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Heatherton, with analysis of chronic illness rates and mortality demonstrating low disease occurrence across both younger cohorts and older demographics. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is substantial, encompassing approximately 55% of the community (~1,557 people). Asthma and mental health issues form the primary diagnosed conditions, registered at 6.9 and 6.4% of residents, while 74.3% reported having no chronic medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Melbourne figure of 72.6%. Working-age individuals demonstrate robust health with minimal long-term health burdens. Older residents aged 65 and over number 416 people (14.7% of the total), exhibiting favorable overall health that aligns with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.4% of Heatherton residents were born overseas and 31.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.9%) and English (18.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Heatherton, with 38.4% of residents born abroad and 31.9% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 47.4% of the population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a distinct local concentration at 3.7%, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral origins based on parents' country of birth, the primary groups in Heatherton include Australian at 18.9%, English at 18.5%, and Other at 15.1%. Specific overseas backgrounds also show higher concentrations relative to regional norms: South Australian represents 2.2% (against 0.4% regionally), Russian accounts for 2.1% (compared to 0.4%), and Polish comprises 1.7% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Heatherton is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of the suburb of Heatherton is characterized by a strong presence of youth alongside mature parents. Based on Aug 2026 data, individuals aged 45 - 64 (middle aged and early retirees) comprise 28.7% of the community, exceeding Greater Melbourne's 22.3%, whereas young-to-middle adults aged 25 - 44 represent 21.9% locally compared to 32.1% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 40 as at August 2026, dropping from 41 at the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during the Census.
Over the post-Census period, young residents and children (0 - 24) expanded from 32.5% to an estimated 34.8%. Projections out to 2041 indicate that middle-aged and young retiree segments will absorb the largest share of population growth, rising by 190 residents (23%) to reach 1,003, while seniors and retirees aged 65+ are set to expand at the fastest relative clip, surging 44% to 600 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Heatherton
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 |
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| 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 2 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,826 at the 2021 Census → 2,832 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 (SAL21163). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.