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Heatherton has an estimated 2,821 residents. The population has thinned by an average 1.2% a year over five years, slower than 93% of areas nationally. That puts 396 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Heatherton's population is estimated at around 2,821 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 5 people (0.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,826 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,786, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 396 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth of national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 499 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 16.4% in total over the 16 years.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Heatherton has recorded around 3 residential properties granted approval each year, with an estimated 18 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 0 so far in FY-26. Given population has fallen over the past period, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, a positive for buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $465,000—slightly above the regional average—suggesting a focus on quality developments. Additionally, $12.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.
Compared to Greater Melbourne, Heatherton shows substantially reduced construction (77.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Further, recent development has been entirely comprised of townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 82.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The estimated count of 2798 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Heatherton will gain 464 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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 $55.1 billion. 38 are already under construction and 35 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 9 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 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, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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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.
1,451 residents of Heatherton are employed, from a labour force of 1,585. Unemployment sits at 8.5%, 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 5,668, 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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Heatherton has a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,451 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.7% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is on par with Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 33.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical.
Meanwhile, education & training has limited presence with 7.1% employment compared to 9.2% regionally. With 2.6 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw labour force decreasing by 3.1% while employment declined by 3.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Heatherton. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Heatherton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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The suburb of Heatherton shows a median taxpayer income of $56,686 and an average of $71,285 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is above the national average, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,139 (median) and $78,143 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Heatherton cluster around the 68th percentile nationally.
Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.4% of the community (914 individuals), mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. The area demonstrates considerable affluence with 30.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 70th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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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Dwelling structure within Heatherton, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 82.2% houses and 17.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Heatherton was in line with that of Melbourne metro, at 29.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (43.1%) or rented (27.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Melbourne metro average at $2,224, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $471, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Heatherton's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
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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Family households dominate at 77.7% of all households, comprising 43.4% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average 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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Educational qualifications in Heatherton trail regional benchmarks, with 36.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 46.0% in SA4 region. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (17.4%). Educational participation is notably high, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 11.0% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Heatherton reaches 30 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 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 analysis reveals 30 active transport stops operating within Heatherton comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 10 individual routes, collectively providing 1,151 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 292 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 7% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 33.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 164 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual 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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Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Heatherton, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~1,551 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.9 and 6.4% of residents, respectively, while 74.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 15.0% of residents aged 65 and over (423 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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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Heatherton scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 31.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.4% born overseas. The main religion in Heatherton was found to be Christianity, which makes up 47.4% of people in Heatherton. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 3.7% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Heatherton are Australian, comprising 18.9% of the population, English, comprising 18.5% of the population, and Other, comprising 15.1% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 2.2% of Heatherton (vs 0.4% regionally), Russian at 2.1% (vs 0.4%) and Polish at 1.7% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Heatherton is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.4% 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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With a median age of 40, Heatherton is somewhat higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 45 - 54 cohort is notably over-represented (17.2% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (8.5%). This 45 - 54 concentration is well above the national 12.0%. In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.1% to 14.9% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 18.7% to 17.2% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 9.6% to 8.5%.
Demographic modeling suggests Heatherton's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, expanding by 106 people (22%) from 485 to 592. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort grows by a modest 0% (0 people).
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,826 at the 2021 Census → 2,821 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21163). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.