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Heidelberg Heights has an estimated 6,343 residents, down from 6,758 at the 2021 Census — a change of 415 people, or 6.1%. The population has thinned by an average 2.3% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. 336 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,035 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluations of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, and recent address validations by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Heidelberg Heights has a population calculated at approximately 6,343 in May 2026. This represents a reduction of 415 people (6.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,758 people. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 6,217, estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) and an extra 336 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population translates to a density ratio of 3,034 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of national areas analysed by AreaSearch.
Growth in the suburb of Heidelberg Heights was mainly driven by net overseas migration, which made up roughly 67.0% of all population increases during recent times, though other components including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking coverage, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of demographic expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age brackets from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic shifts, exceptional population gains placing in the highest 10 percent of national areas are anticipated over the period, with the suburb of Heidelberg Heights expected to grow by 4,023 persons to 2041 using aggregated SA2-level projections, showing a total increase of 61.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
775 new dwellings have been approved in Heidelberg Heights over the past five years, an average of 155 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 24 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 174 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 80, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals, allocated from statistical area data, Heidelberg Heights has averaged about 155 new dwelling approvals annually, with an estimated 775 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 74 so far in FY-26. As the population has dropped over the past period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice, while new properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost of $401,000. Additionally, $30.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.
When measured against Greater Melbourne, Heidelberg Heights has 240.0% more new home approvals (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice, though building activity has slowed in recent years. This activity is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity shows 9.0% detached dwellings and 91.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 62.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 152 people per dwelling approval, Heidelberg Heights shows characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate Heidelberg Heights will gain 3,897 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 $155.4 billion. 23 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment, Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Rosanna Village Masterplan & Redevelopment, and The Austin Heidelberg, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
3,251 residents of Heidelberg Heights are employed, from a labour force of 3,539. Unemployment sits at 8.1%, with participation at 68.4%. 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 5,227, 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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Heidelberg Heights possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,251 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.4% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 34.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical.
The area shows particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. On the other hand, accommodation & food is under-represented, with only 4.6% of Heidelberg Heights's workforce compared to 6.4% in Greater Melbourne. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force decreased by 4.1% alongside a 6.4% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Heidelberg Heights. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Heidelberg Heights's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in 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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As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Heidelberg Heights's median income among taxpayers is $64,124, with an average of $78,522. This is well above average nationally, and compares to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $70,293 (median) and $86,076 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 70th percentile ($923 weekly), while household income sits at the 54th percentile.
Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 34.1% of the community (2,162 individuals), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 18.0% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 52nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
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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Dwelling structure within Heidelberg Heights, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 61.9% houses and 38.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Heidelberg Heights was lagging that of Melbourne metro, at 24.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (32.9%) or rented (42.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Melbourne metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $381, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Heidelberg Heights's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
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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Family households dominate at 62.5% of all households, comprising 24.7% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.5%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 6.6% 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
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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Educational attainment in Heidelberg Heights significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.8% in SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 27.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 25.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (14.8%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.5% in tertiary education, 8.2% in primary education, and 5.1% pursuing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Heidelberg Heights reaches 40 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 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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Public transport systems feature 40 active transport stops within the suburb of Heidelberg Heights, comprising a mix of buses. These facilities are serviced by 10 individual routes, which combine to support 2,820 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 152 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 34.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 402 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 70 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Heidelberg Heights, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~3,666 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.2 and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 69.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 12.7% of residents aged 65 and over (805 people), which is lower than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
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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Heidelberg Heights was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 30.6% of its population born overseas and 30.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Heidelberg Heights was found to be Christianity, which makes up 41.7% of people in Heidelberg Heights. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 7.5% of the population, compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Heidelberg Heights are English, comprising 20.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.6% of the population, and Other, comprising 13.4% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Italian is notably overrepresented at 7.4% of Heidelberg Heights (vs 5.2% regionally), Greek at 4.2% (vs 2.7%) and Sri Lankan at 0.7% (vs 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. 31.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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At 34 years, Heidelberg Heights's median age is somewhat lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 similarly considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Heidelberg Heights has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (21.4%) but fewer 15 - 24 year-olds (10.3%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 15.9% to 17.7% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.7% to 10.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Heidelberg Heights.
The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 47%, adding 642 residents to reach 2,000.
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 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 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 — 336 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,758 at the 2021 Census → 6,343 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 (SAL21168). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.