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Heidelberg Heights has an estimated 6,367 residents, down from 6,758 at the 2021 Census — a change of 391 people, or 5.8%. The population has thinned by an average 2.3% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. 342 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,046 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 population of the suburb of Heidelberg Heights stands at approximately 6,367, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations. This marks a 5.8% contraction (down by 391 people) from the 6,758 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon the June 2025 ABS ERP release—which indicated 6,224 residents—alongside 342 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census date. With 3,046 persons per square kilometer, the area's population density places it within the top quartile of Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inward migration from overseas served as the principal demographic driver, accounting for roughly 67.0% of recent population additions, though natural increase and interstate movements likewise contributed positively. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections using 2022 as a baseline, complemented where necessary by the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections converted to the SA2 scale via weighted aggregation. Age-specific growth metrics derived from these aggregations are similarly projected across all localities for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated demographic trends point to remarkable expansion for the suburb of Heidelberg Heights, placing it within the top 10 percent of all statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2-level figures forecasting an influx of 3,940 persons through to 2041—representing a cumulative 59.6% expansion over the 16 years.
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732 new dwellings have been approved in Heidelberg Heights over the past five years, an average of 146 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 23 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 145 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 74, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building statistics mapped to statistical boundaries, residential building approvals in Heidelberg Heights have averaged roughly 146 homes annually. This translates to an estimated 732 residential dwellings authorized throughout the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with 74 approved during FY-25 to date. Against a background of recent population contraction, local housing supply has comfortably accommodated demand, fostering an evenly poised market offering ample selection for buyers. Newly approved residences carry an average construction value of $581,000, exceeding regional standards and highlighting a focus on premium-quality builds.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have totaled $30.4 million this financial year, underscoring solid momentum in non-residential development. On a per-capita basis, building activity in Heidelberg Heights exceeds Greater Melbourne by 202.0%, broadening buyer options even as the pace of construction has eased recently. This elevated activity rate also sits well above national benchmarks, underscoring considerable developer appetite. New residential approvals are heavily oriented toward medium and high-density formats at 92.0%, while detached houses make up only 8.0%. This pronounced tilt toward higher-density living offers accessible entry price points for downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from the existing dwelling stock—where standalone houses currently constitute 62.0%—reflecting both diminishing supply of vacant land and evolving lifestyle preferences toward diverse, cost-effective residences. Furthermore, with approximately 137 people per approval, the suburb demonstrates a low density profile. Demographic projections anticipate that Heidelberg Heights will add 3,797 residents leading up to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Prevailing building activity appears well calibrated to satisfy these upcoming capacity needs, supporting a steady property environment without generating substantial cost pressures.
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Development applications around Heidelberg Heights
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 66 current infrastructure and development projects close to Heidelberg Heights, worth an estimated $155.6 billion. 21 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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 economic and property performance is substantially shaped by planning initiatives, major projects, and infrastructure investments. In total, AreaSearch has identified 12 development projects expected to influence the local area, headlined by the Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment, The Austin Heidelberg, and the Rosanna Village Masterplan & Redevelopment.
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Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
The Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion is a $275 million healthcare infrastructure project funded by the Victorian Government. Delivered by Built and the Victorian Health Building Authority, the project constructs a new multi-storey emergency facility adding up to 29 emergency treatment spaces, a dedicated paediatric emergency zone, and upgraded short-stay units. Main construction is underway with completion scheduled for 2028.
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment
The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital redevelopment at Ivanhoe, operated by Austin Health and delivered with the Victorian Health Building Authority, consolidates sub-acute, veteran, mental health, aged care and rehabilitation services on one site. The Surgery Centre has eight operating theatres, and the mental health precinct includes the statewide Psychological Trauma Recovery Service. A 10-bed Youth Prevention and Recovery Care centre for people aged 16 to 25 opened in early 2026 as part of a $141 million statewide program.Further surgery and mental health upgrades are planned, with works ongoing in 2026.
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.
Northland Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Ongoing staged redevelopment of Northland Shopping Centre by Vicinity Centres. The completed entertainment and leisure precinct has introduced upgraded outdoor dining, family recreation spaces, landscaping and new leisure operators. Longer-term masterplanning is progressing for a mixed-use precinct incorporating commercial space and future build-to-rent residential development, subject to planning approvals.
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 new interchange at the corner of Manningham Road and Bulleen Road in Bulleen, forming part of the North East Link tunnels project. Elevated ramps link the upgraded Eastern Freeway to the tunnels, and the simplified design redirects about 14,700 vehicles a day from Bulleen Road. It protects the River Red Gum on Bridge Street and frees land for cultural wetlands and walking and cycling paths. Tunnelling was reported more than 80 per cent complete in April 2026, with tunnel ramp works continuing on Bridge Street.The wider North East Link is scheduled to open in 2028.
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.
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.
3,292 residents of Heidelberg Heights are employed, from a labour force of 3,585. Unemployment sits at 8.2%, with participation at 69.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,230, about 82% 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 labour force in Heidelberg Heights is characterized by elevated education levels and a prominent concentration in professional occupations, alongside an unemployment rate of 8.2% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,292. The local jobless rate exceeds Greater Melbourne's 4.8% by 3.4 percentage points, indicating scope for labor market improvement, whereas the local labor force participation rate aligns closely with the metropolitan standard of 70.1%. Furthermore, Census findings showed that 34.6% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workers are concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services. Notably, health care & social assistance represents a major area of local specialization, capturing an employment proportion 1.4 times greater than the broader metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for a modest 4.6% of local workers, lagging the 6.4% seen across the wider region. Comparing resident worker counts with the Census workplace population highlights that this largely suburban locality offers comparatively few employment opportunities within its own borders. AreaSearch's evaluation of combined ABS and SALM data across broader statistical boundaries shows that over the past 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 3.8% and total employment fell by 6.0%, pushing unemployment up by 2.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment increase by 2.1% and the labor force expand by 2.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking employment indications for Heidelberg Heights can also be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry growth projections across the local workforce structure indicates prospective job increases of 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years for Heidelberg Heights (representing a simple weighted baseline that excludes local demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Heidelberg Heights is $1,817 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $923 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,124 a year against an average of $78,522. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of the latest financial year 2023 ATO tax figures at the postcode level, taxpayers in the suburb of Heidelberg Heights earn a median income of $64,124 alongside a mean income of $78,522, both exceeding national averages as well as Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures around $70,293 (median) and $86,076 (average) by March 2026. On a nationwide basis from Census records, individual income places in the 70th percentile ($923 weekly), whereas household earnings rank in the 54th percentile.
The largest earnings band comprises 34.1% of residents (2,171 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 32.8%. While housing expenses absorb 18.0% of earnings, robust wages maintain disposable income at the 52nd percentile, placing the suburb in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Heidelberg Heights had 2,750 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 5% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. 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, standalone houses made up 61.9% of the dwelling stock in Heidelberg Heights, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other residential formats accounted for 38.1%, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across the Melbourne metro area. Full home ownership was lower than the metropolitan standard at 24.3%, with 32.9% of homes being purchased under a mortgage and 42.8% occupied by tenants. Median mortgage commitments in the locality stood at $2,167 monthly, outstripping the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, whereas median weekly rent was $381 compared to $390 across the metropolitan region.
In a nationwide context, mortgage costs in Heidelberg Heights notably exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rental rates surpass the national median of $375.
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Heidelberg Heights counted 2,750 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 31% 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 constitute 62.5% of households, consisting of couples with children at 24.7%, childless couples at 23.8%, and single parent households at 12.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.5%, comprising single-person households at 30.8% and group households at 6.6%. The typical household size is 2.3 people, which sits below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.8% of adults in Heidelberg Heights hold a university qualification, including 27.1% with a bachelor degree and 12.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 14.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Levels of higher educational attainment in Heidelberg Heights stand well above broader regional and national averages, with 43.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification, compared with 30.4% across Australia and 32.8% within the SA4 region. This high proportion of graduates positions the local talent pool favorably for skilled, knowledge-oriented industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 27.1% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. In addition, technical and vocational qualifications are well represented, with 25.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.4% with advanced diplomas and 14.8% holding certificates.
Participation in study is substantial throughout the community, with 29.2% of the population currently engaged in formal learning. This cohort consists of 8.5% attending tertiary institutions, 8.2% enrolled in primary schools, and 5.1% undertaking secondary education.
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Public transport in Heidelberg Heights reaches 40 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure shows 40 operational bus stops situated across Heidelberg Heights. Across these locations, 10 distinct bus routes operate, generating an aggregate of 4,550 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with the typical resident residing 152 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect the area's predominantly residential character, with outward travel dominated by private vehicles at 82%, alongside 6% utilizing rail services. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard. In addition, 34.6% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 650 trips per day across all available routes, providing roughly 113 trips per week at each individual stop.
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69.3% of residents in Heidelberg Heights report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates, overall health metrics in Heidelberg Heights track below broad averages. While the prevalence of typical medical conditions among the wider community is relatively standard, incidence is elevated compared to national benchmarks among senior demographics, and private healthcare insurance enrollment is widespread, covering roughly 58% of all residents (~3,680 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent health issues locally, recorded among 8.6% and 10.2 of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health outcomes among working-age individuals align closely with standard benchmarks. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.6% of the population (802 people), a lower proportion than the 15.1% seen across Greater Melbourne. Health challenges are somewhat more pronounced among local seniors, although the broader community ranks comparatively lower against national health standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.6% of Heidelberg Heights residents were born overseas and 30.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.8%) and Australian (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Heidelberg Heights is notably elevated compared to most residential markets, with 30.6% of residents born overseas and 30.0% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most common faith, accounting for 41.7% of the community. In addition, Islamic affiliation shows a distinctive concentration, encompassing 7.5% of the local populace compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental background and ancestry, the largest community groups in Heidelberg Heights are English at 20.8%, Australian at 18.6%, and Other backgrounds at 13.4%. Distinct variations also appear across other cultural heritages, with Italian ancestry comprising 7.4% of residents (compared to 5.2% regionally), Greek ancestry representing 4.2% (against 2.7%), and Sri Lankan ancestry accounting for 0.7% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Heidelberg Heights is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.8% 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 demographic in Heidelberg Heights leans heavily toward younger cohorts. Those aged 25 - 44 represent 39.3% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young individuals and children aged 0 - 24 comprise 27.5%, below the regional benchmark of 30.5%. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 34 as at August 2026, dropping from 35 at the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among mature adults aged 45 - 64, whose share declined from 23.4% to an estimated 20.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive the majority of growth, expanding by 45% (adding 1,134 residents) to reach 3,636 people, while the fastest proportional expansion is anticipated among those aged 65+, climbing 91% to 1,533.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Heidelberg Heights
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 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 — 342 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,758 at the 2021 Census → 6,367 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 (SAL21168). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.