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Heathmont has an estimated 9,921 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 92% of areas nationally. That puts 2,229 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Heathmont has an estimated resident count of approximately 9,921, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS population adjustments alongside new addresses validated following the Census. Compared with the 9,933 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates a slight contraction of 12 people (0.1%). This variation is derived from an estimated resident population of 9,867 identified by AreaSearch after assessing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), complemented by 79 validated new addresses added post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Heathmont registers a population density of 2,229 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the nationwide benchmark recorded across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inbound international migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 75.0% of recent population additions. Demographic projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as baseline data) have been adopted by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures for unlisted localities via a population-weighted aggregation model converting LGA data to SA2 boundaries. Projected growth patterns across specific age segments from these aggregated models are likewise applied to all districts for 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Heathmont is anticipated to experience growth surpassing the national median, gaining an estimated 1,235 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 modelling, which represents an overall expansion of 11.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
175 new dwellings have been approved in Heathmont over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 36% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals in the locality have averaged approximately 35 dwellings each year, generating an estimated cumulative total of 175 homes according to AreaSearch's compilation of ABS statistical data. Within FY-25 to date, 12 approvals have been documented. Given recent population contractions, this addition of stock appears sufficient to meet demand and provide adequate purchasing options, with approved residential dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $566,000—a figure moderately exceeding regional benchmarks that highlights a commitment to premium building standards. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $7.5 million during the ongoing financial year, reflecting a modest level of commercial construction activity.
Per capita residential building approvals in the area sit at roughly two-thirds of the Greater Melbourne average, ranking within the 19th percentile of all examined locations across the country; this constrained pipeline tightens buyer choice and underpins values for existing housing. These figures trail broader Australian averages, pointing toward an established urban footprint and potential land availability constraints. Medium and high-density housing makes up 64.0% of upcoming residential construction, alongside 36.0% detached dwellings. This shift toward denser housing formats broadens accessible price tiers for entry-level purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a noticeable departure from the prevailing residential composition (in which houses represent 94.0%), answering shifting lifestyle expectations and affordability considerations amid a mature urban setting where approximately 758 people correspond to each dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, the local population is expected to expand by 1,181 residents by 2041. While ongoing building activity is tracking in step with this anticipated expansion, purchasers may face heightened competition as the resident base increases over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Heathmont
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Heathmont, worth an estimated $25 million. A further 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.8 billion. 22 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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The evolution of an area is heavily shaped by major project rollouts, civic planning, and public infrastructure upgrades. Within the surrounding district, AreaSearch has identified 33 infrastructure undertakings likely to exert a meaningful local influence. Prominent initiatives include the Ryman Healthcare Ringwood East Retirement Village, Dux Churchill, Ringwood, the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment), as well as the Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road Intersection Improvements, with key developments outlined below.
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Canterbury Road Improvements Waterloo Street to Sunset Drive
Road safety, traffic flow and public transport improvements along Canterbury Road between Waterloo Street and Sunset Drive. Works include new traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, dedicated turn lanes, bus stop upgrades, line marking changes, permanent right turn restrictions at Sunset Drive and a permanent speed limit reduction to 60 km/h. As of the March 2026 project update, major construction is in its final stages with completion expected during March 2026.
Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road Intersection Improvements
Safety and connectivity improvements at a busy intersection in Heathmont, which is a complex location where rail, road (including freight), and active transport interface. Improvements include introducing a shared path crossing across Canterbury Road with bicycle lanterns, flashing 'Give Way to Pedestrians' signs, fully controlled right turns from Canterbury Road, and a wider footpath on the northern side of Canterbury Road across the rail bridge. This is to improve safety and address a crash history on a key freight route.Major construction is expected to start in early 2026.
Heathmont Activity Centre Carpark
Proposed multi-level carpark with approximately 270 spaces, intended to service the Heathmont Village shopping precinct, bus interchange, and Heathmont railway station. The design minimizes visual impact and includes new landscaping linked to the FJC Rogers Reserve. The project also included planning scheme amendments (Amendment C97) and land acquisition. **Australian Government funding was announced in 2019 but was withdrawn in 2022**, and Council is awaiting further advice on the future use of the land.
Berengarra School - 26 Waldheim Road, Bayswater
Approved development for Stage 1 of a new non-government secondary school for Berengarra School comprising six single-storey education buildings and associated infrastructure. The Victorian Minister for Planning granted Planning Permit PA2503692 on 3 December 2025. The project will expand specialist secondary education services in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Ruby Mixed-Use Apartments (165-167 Canterbury Road Heathmont)
A 4-level development, formerly known as 'Ruby', with permit approval for 29 residential apartments and mixed-use commercial space (including retail/medical/shop). The site was sold by Stonebridge Property Group after receiving an amended permit from Maroondah City Council (M/2019/14/A) that reduced car spaces and modified the commercial uses. The project status is pre-construction as the site has been sold and no estimated completion date is available from the new owner.
113-115 Canterbury Road, Heathmont Mixed-Use Development
Proposed 4-storey mixed-use building with ground floor retail and 15 apartments above, supported by a basement car park. The application was lodged with Maroondah City Council (ref: M/2022/340) in August 2022. The site is within the Heathmont activity centre, with the proposal representing infill housing supply on Canterbury Road. No confirmed permit decision was found as of 18 August 2025.
Suffern Reserve Playground Renewal
Renewal of the playground at Suffern Reserve in Bayswater as part of Knox City Council's annual Playground Renewal Program. This project is included in the adopted 2025-26 Annual Budget, with $1.3 million allocated for renewing multiple local playgrounds to modernize equipment and enhance safety and community facilities.
Dux Churchill
Dux Churchill is a boutique retirement community for independent seniors aged 55 and over, comprising 57 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Developed by Orion International Group, it features shared spaces including a cinema, gym, cafe, and rooftop terrace. Construction is being undertaken by Maben Group.
5,330 residents of Heathmont are employed, from a labour force of 5,485. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 68.2%. 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 8,448, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a highly educated demographic with strong representation across professional services, an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 2.8%, and steady job conditions over the previous year according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 5,330, and the local jobless rate stood 1.9% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, accompanied by a labour force participation rate closely aligned with the wider metropolitan figure of 70.1%. Census records showed that 38.9% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers include health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services. The community demonstrates a notable concentration in education & training, capturing a workforce proportion 1.5 times the wider metropolitan average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing exhibits limited local representation, employing only 2.7% of resident workers relative to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. Given the residential focus of the locality, local employment opportunities remain relatively constrained based on comparisons between the resident workforce and locally situated jobs from the Census. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM statistical area figures shows that across the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.3% while the labour pool expanded by 0.6%, leading to an increase of 0.3 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% gain in the total labour force, alongside a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide additional context on future labour demand patterns. Projected across five- and ten-year horizons against local industry representation, national job counts are modelled to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When mapped against the local industry distribution, these projections point toward potential local employment expansions of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Heathmont is $2,140 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $908 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,571 a year against an average of $73,030. 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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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal income levels in the suburb of Heathmont exceed nationwide averages, recording a median of $57,571 alongside a mean of $73,030. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% following financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $63,109 for median income and $80,055 for average income. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings around the 71st percentile nationally.
A breakdown of earnings shows that 29.9% of the local population (2,966 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely tracking the regional proportion of 32.8%. Furthermore, 34.2% of individuals earn above $3,000/week, demonstrating strong household purchasing power. Residential accommodation consumes 13.4% of earnings, while solid remuneration places residents in the 77th percentile for disposable income and within the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Heathmont had 3,560 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape consisted of 93.7% standalone houses and 6.3% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached structures, apartments, and non-standard dwellings), differing noticeably from the broader Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Outright homeownership in the area reached 38.8%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, while remaining properties were subject to a mortgage (42.9%) or occupied by tenants (18.2%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,167, outpacing the Melbourne metro baseline of $2,000, while median weekly rental payments sat at $400 compared to $390 across the wider metropolis.
On a national scale, local mortgage servicing costs are markedly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Heathmont counted 3,560 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 76.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children (40.2%), couples without children (25.2%), and single parent households (9.7%). Non-family residences account for the remaining 23.9%, predominantly made up of single-person households (21.6%) alongside group living arrangements (2.2%). With an average of 2.7 people per dwelling, typical household size sits slightly above the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.1% of adults in Heathmont hold a university qualification, including 25.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 17.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,954 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,057 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 within the locality is prominent compared to the surrounding region, as 40.1% of residents aged 15+ possess a university degree, exceeding both the national benchmark of 30.4% and the wider SA4 region level of 31.2%. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are likewise well established, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (17.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.9%). Active participation in study is prominent across the area, with 30.0% of all residents currently undertaking formal education.
Breaking down this cohort, 10.5% attend primary school, 8.3% are enrolled in secondary institutions, and 5.1% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Heathmont reaches 23 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 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 in the suburb of Heathmont is supported by 23 operational stops offering bus services. These points of access are connected by 9 distinct routes that provide a total of 2,905 passenger journeys each week. Overall transit access is well rated, with typical dwelling distances to the nearest stop averaging 316 meters. Because the locality is primarily residential, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 89%, while rail travel represents 6%. Household car ownership sits at 1.5 vehicles per home, surpassing the metropolitan average.
In addition, 38.9% of local workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric influenced by prevailing COVID-19 settings. Across the entire transit network, daily service frequency averages 415 scheduled trips, which translates to roughly 126 journeys per week for each separate stop.
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68.7% of residents in Heathmont report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, local residents experience favorable overall health, marked by low occurrences of standard medical ailments across both older and younger demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is widespread, extending to approximately 56% of the resident community (~5,523 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported health challenges locally, recorded among 8.8% and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 68.7% reported being free from chronic conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Among residents under 65, general wellness trends remain above average.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 18.6% of the local population (1,845 people), exceeding the 15.1% benchmark for Greater Melbourne, with older cohorts registering favorable health indicators that generally mirror broader nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Heathmont is largely Australian-born, at 77.1% of residents, with 17.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (24.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local community exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with overseas-born individuals representing 22.9% of the population and 17.2% speaking a non-English language in their domestic environment. Christianity is the primary declared faith, encompassing 44.8% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism shows a notable local concentration at 0.1% of the population, compared with 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary lineages reported locally are English (27.8%, well above the regional share of 20.1%), Australian (24.6%, exceeding the regional benchmark of 18.4%), and Irish (8.7%).
Divergences also appear across several other heritages, including Dutch at 2.0% (compared to 1.2% across the wider region), Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%), and Russian at 0.4% (matching the regional 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Heathmont is 41. 21.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age breakdown in the suburb of Heathmont closely tracks the wider metropolitan pattern, with no major demographic segment deviating by more than 7.2 percentage points from the Greater Melbourne standard. As at August 2026, the estimated median age stands at 41, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and remaining 4 years above the metropolitan median of 37 recorded during that Census. Looking forward to 2041, senior and retirement cohorts aged 65 and above are projected to experience the strongest demographic increase, adding 619 residents (a rise of 34%) to reach 2,464.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Heathmont
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 79 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,933 at the 2021 Census → 9,921 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 (SAL21165). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.