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Heidelberg has an estimated 7,993 residents, up from 7,360 at the 2021 Census — a change of 633 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,728 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 demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and new locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Heidelberg has a projected population of approximately 7,993 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 633 people (8.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,360 people. The change is calculated from a resident population of 7,974, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, alongside an extra 64 verified new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 2,728 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 8.6% growth rate in the suburb of Heidelberg since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (5.5%), positioning it as a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary catalyst for population growth, serving as almost the exclusive driver of local population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions without direct coverage, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology to convert LGA data to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age cohort from these aggregated figures are also applied across all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking to future demographic patterns, the suburb of Heidelberg is projected to undergo exceptional growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical zones assessed by AreaSearch. The area is expected to expand by 3,491 persons to 2041 based on these combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 43.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
190 new dwellings have been approved in Heidelberg over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 92, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit statistics compiled from local area files, Heidelberg has averaged approximately 38 new residential approvals annually, with an estimated 190 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 85 during the current FY-26. An average of 2.4 people per year entered the area for each new residence built over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating robust demand that underpins local property values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $465,000, which is higher than the regional average and points to premium development projects.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $7.9 million this financial year, emphasizing the dominant residential nature of the locality. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Heidelberg exhibits approximately three-quarters of the per capita building activity, though it stands at the 81st percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, with construction volumes accelerating recently. Approved residential projects consist of 31.0% detached houses and 69.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This concentration of denser housing provides more attainable options for entry-level buyers, investors, and downsizers. The area exhibits characteristics of a growing sector with approximately 137 people per approved dwelling. Looking forward, Heidelberg is projected to add 3,472 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building volumes persist, the supply of new housing may not keep pace with population growth, which could intensify purchaser competition and underpin future price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Heidelberg
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Heidelberg, worth an estimated $1.01 billion. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $63.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 infrastructure updates, planning decisions, and major projects represent significant influences on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects that are likely to affect the local area. Principal developments include the Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, The Austin Heidelberg, Bulle Apartments, and the Rosanna Village Masterplan & Redevelopment, with the following index detailing those of greatest relevance.
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Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Victorian Government funded $275 million expansion of Austin Hospital's emergency department in Heidelberg. Main works are underway to deliver a new three-storey emergency department, refurbishment within the existing hospital footprint, up to 29 additional treatment spaces, a dedicated paediatric emergency zone, improved clinical administration areas, expanded staff amenities and an upgraded short stay unit. The project will support around 30,000 additional emergency presentations each year while Austin Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women remain operational during staged construction.
Bell Street Mall Neighbourhood Activity Centre Masterplan
Masterplan and Design Guide to revitalise Bell Street Mall. Includes new public spaces, well-designed higher-density housing, preserving historic character, promoting economic growth, and urban design frameworks for building heights and landscaping. The Masterplan was adopted in December 2025 with works to improve signage, shopfronts, seating, lighting, and murals scheduled to begin in late 2026.
Heidelberg Structure Plan (Heidelberg Central Precinct)
The Heidelberg Structure Plan is a 20-year strategic framework guiding the evolution of the Heidelberg Major Activity Centre (MAC) into a State Significant health precinct. Gazetted in March and April 2026 under Amendments C172 and GC270, the plan applies new Activity Centre Zones (ACZ2) and Housing Choice and Transport Zones to manage built form, preserve heritage, and coordinate growth across six diverse precincts.
Bulle Apartments
Boutique 32-apartment development featuring contemporary design over four storeys. Located at the peak of Manningham Road with north orientation and energy efficiency. Includes private resident access via Nirvana Crescent, landscaped surrounds, double-glazed windows, and rooftop amenities featuring BBQ, lounge, and dining facilities. Several apartments are SDA compliant, purpose-built for High Physical Support and Improved Liveability standards.
The Austin Heidelberg
Luxury 8-level mixed-use development with 126 apartments, ground-floor retail/cafe, and rooftop terrace directly opposite Austin/Mercy hospitals and Burgundy Street retail precinct.
Manningham Road Interchange
A major new interchange in Bulleen forming part of the North East Link tunnels project. The interchange features a simplified design with entry and exit ramps that will redirect 14,700 vehicles each day from Bulleen Road into the tunnel system, returning local roads to the community while preserving the historic River Red Gum on Bridge Street. As of May 2026, the Spark Joint Venture team has completed the final base slab pour on the northbound ramp (using 272 tonnes of reinforcement steel and 956 cubic metres of concrete), with the final plenum slab pour on the southbound ramp also complete.Crews are progressing 24/7 tunnel ramp excavation and have assembled the 550 tonne gantry crane to retrieve the Tunnel Boring Machines. Eastbound traffic was successfully shifted onto new permanent Manningham Road lanes in late January 2026, and a Longitudinal Egress Passage precast panel will be installed before the northbound ramp opens to construction crews. The interchange will connect the Manningham Cut and Cover box to the SEM tunnel and is scheduled to open with the broader North East Link in 2028.
Small Sites Program - Heidelberg West (Development Victoria)
Development Victoria's Small Sites program is unlocking surplus TAFE carpark land at 377-407 Waterdale Road (corner Bell Street), Heidelberg West, for medium-density housing with a minimum 10% affordable homes component. The site is one of ten in the program's second tranche, alongside Croydon South, Carlton, Baxter, Bendigo, Geelong, Preston and two Brighton sites. An Expression of Interest campaign for the tranche closed in October 2025, with the Request for Proposal stage to shortlisted developers underway in early 2026 ahead of developer selection and construction start.
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment
Ongoing revitalisation of the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital site, consolidating sub-acute, veteran, mental health, aged care and rehabilitation services. The site now hosts the Surgery Centre with eight operating theatres, an expanded mental health precinct including the statewide Psychological Trauma Recovery Service, the Health and Rehabilitation Centre and the Medical and Cognitive Research Unit. A new 10-bed Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) centre, operated by Austin Health for young people aged 16 to 25, opened on the site in early 2026 as part of the Victorian Government's broader 141 million dollar statewide YPARC program.Further upgrades to surgery and mental health facilities are planned to support an expanded Austin Hospital emergency department.
4,886 residents of Heidelberg are employed, from a labour force of 5,034. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 73.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,995, about 138% of 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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Heidelberg boasts a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 2.9%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,886 residents are in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, while workforce participation remains fairly standard at 73.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 42.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The healthcare & social assistance sector is particularly dominant, employing residents at 1.5 times the regional average rate. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 7.3% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 9.8%. With 1.4 jobs for every working resident at the time of the Census, the locality operates as an employment center, hosting a surplus of positions and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional datasets, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 2.8% and the labor force grow by 3.5%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. This compares to Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force expanded by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future labor demand in Heidelberg. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will experience different growth rates. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 7.5% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, noting this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Heidelberg is $2,012 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,086 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,899 a year against an average of $94,378. The average runs 43% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in the suburb of Heidelberg is $65,899, with an average of $94,378. These figures rank among the highest nationally, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest figures of approximately $72,238 (median) and $103,457 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that individual weekly incomes are high, placing in the 85th percentile nationwide at $1,086.
The weekly income range of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 32.9% of residents (2,629 people), which aligns with the regional average of 32.8% in the same bracket. High housing costs account for 15.6% of income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the 67th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Heidelberg had 2,997 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 41% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,150 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Heidelberg at the time of the last Census consisted of 42.5% separate houses and 57.5% alternative dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across Greater Melbourne. Home ownership rates in the area were slightly lower than the metropolitan average at 28.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.8%) or rented (42.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,150, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Heidelberg counted 2,997 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,255 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 63.0%, consisting of 27.3% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 8.5% single parents. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.0%, with lone-person households accounting for 33.4% and group households representing 3.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.9% of adults in Heidelberg hold a university qualification, including 31.0% with a bachelor degree and 15.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 13.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,017 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,132 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 qualification rates in Heidelberg are significantly higher than national and regional averages, with 51.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.8% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualification positions the workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational education accounts for 22.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (13.0%). Participation in education is high, with 28.1% of the population enrolled in study.
This includes 9.2% attending primary school, 7.2% in tertiary institutions, and 6.0% enrolled in secondary school.
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Public transport in Heidelberg reaches 30 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 infrastructure in Heidelberg includes 30 active transport stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are serviced by 11 distinct routes, which accommodate 4,224 passenger journeys weekly. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 263 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 68%, followed by walking at 14% and trains at 11%. Car ownership averages 1.0 vehicle per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents (42.8%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related working arrangements. Transit services average 603 daily trips across the local network, which equals approximately 140 weekly passenger services per individual stop.
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69.6% of residents in Heidelberg report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 outcomes for residents of Heidelberg are generally positive. AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses indicates outcomes that align with national averages, with common conditions showing low prevalence overall, although rates are higher than national averages among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 64% of the population (5,114 people) holding cover, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic conditions in the locality are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.9% and 7.1% of residents respectively.
However, 69.6% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than the national average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.0% of the local population (1,438 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne. Senior residents face some health challenges, with local seniors ranking lower nationally for health outcomes than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.3% of Heidelberg residents were born overseas and 24.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.1%) and Australian (20.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Heidelberg exhibits higher cultural diversity than most benchmark markets, with 29.3% of the population born overseas and 24.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 46.4% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation relative to the metropolitan average is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. The three most common ancestral backgrounds reported in Heidelberg are English (21.1%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (10.5%). There is also notable representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Italian ancestry accounting for 8.2% of residents (compared to 5.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Macedonian at 1.0% (compared to 0.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Heidelberg is 39. 27.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Heidelberg is 39 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 45 - 54 age group is overrepresented at 13.3% of the population, while the 15 - 24 cohort is underrepresented at 10.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 9.1% to 10.4% of the population, while the 5 to 14 group has decreased from 11.3% to 10.2%. Long-term population forecasts for 2041 project significant shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 58% (an increase of 615 people), rising from 1,063 to 1,679.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Heidelberg
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 11 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 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 — 64 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,360 at the 2021 Census → 7,993 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 (SAL21167). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.