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Heidelberg West has an estimated 7,035 residents, up from 5,252 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,783 people, or 33.9%. Growth has averaged 4.3% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 541 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 2,255 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 West is assessed to be approximately 7,035, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates and post-Census validated address counts. Compared with the 2021 Census count of 5,252 people, this represents an expansion of 1,783 people (33.9%). This estimate builds upon an ERP of 6,933 identified in the ABS June 2025 data release, supplemented by 541 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,254 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Heidelberg West above the typical benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The suburb's 33.9% post-2021 census surge outperformed both Victoria and the wider SA3 area (5.6%), establishing the locality as a standout regional growth center. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 67.0% of net additions, with positive contributions also delivered through interstate arrivals and natural increase. Projections for the suburb of Heidelberg West utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling built from a 2022 baseline, supplemented where needed by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases converted via weighted population growth aggregation to SA2 levels. These cohort growth distributions by age are applied across 2032 to 2041. Moving forward, the suburb of Heidelberg West is anticipated to achieve exceptional demographic growth that ranks within the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas. By 2041, aggregated SA2 projections indicate the locality will expand by 3,339 persons, representing an overall rise of 46.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
800 new dwellings have been approved in Heidelberg West over the past five years, an average of 160 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 23 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 200 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 346, 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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Analysis of statistical area building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Heidelberg West averages approximately 160 residential dwelling approvals per year. Across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), around 800 residential units received approval, including 346 during FY-25 to date. With an intake rate of 1.3 new residents per approved home annually over the 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential construction aligns closely with local demand to sustain balanced market conditions. New dwellings reflect an average construction value of $581,000, tracking marginally ahead of the broader region to indicate a standard of higher-quality development.
Meanwhile, non-residential building approvals have reached $21.1 million this financial year, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity. Dwelling approval volumes on a per-capita basis in Heidelberg West outpace Greater Melbourne by 359.0%, creating an extensive selection of properties for prospective purchasers. This elevated level of activity considerably exceeds national norms and underscores strong developer engagement. Medium-to-high density formats comprise the bulk of incoming supply, with townhouses or apartments making up 89.0% against 11.0% detached houses. This emphasis on compact footprints creates accessible price points for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This development pattern contrasts with the current built environment (56.0% houses), highlighting limited greenfield land alongside growing appetite for diverse, cost-effective residential options. Generating an approval for approximately every 31 people, the locality displays typical growth-precinct dynamics. According to the latest quarterly modeling from AreaSearch, Heidelberg West is projected to welcome 3,237 residents by 2041. Prevailing building rates appear well positioned to satisfy upcoming residential requirements, providing supportive conditions for purchasers while offering potential capacity for expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
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Development applications around Heidelberg West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Heidelberg West. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $103.5 billion. 18 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major development projects, and urban planning programs play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 5 key infrastructure initiatives with direct relevance to the area, highlighted by the Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment, Rosanna Village Masterplan & Redevelopment, and Tarakan Street Social and Affordable Housing.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Tarakan Street Social and Affordable Housing
A $76.9-million social housing project comprising 130 homes, mixing social and affordable housing to replace 60 homes no longer fit for purpose.
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.
John Hall Reserve Pavilion
New sports pavilion design completed with focus on gender inclusivity, sustainable design principles, and community accessibility. Construction commenced June 2024. Modern facility designed to serve local sporting clubs and community groups in Kingsbury.
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.
3,386 residents of Heidelberg West are employed, from a labour force of 3,777. Unemployment sits at 10.4%, with participation at 66.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,891, about 112% 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 West features a qualified workforce with a noticeable concentration across essential community services. Aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch indicate an unemployment rate of 10.4% alongside an estimated 4.0% annual increase in employment. Employed residents totaled 3,386 as of March 2026, while local unemployment exceeds Greater Melbourne's 4.8% by 5.6 percentage points. The overall participation rate of 66.1% also sits below the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. According to Census returns, 27.2% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome that reflects prevailing Covid-19 lockdown settings. Key employment sectors for the local workforce consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, where local workforce representation reaches 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, the professional & technical sector remains underrepresented, accounting for 7.1% of jobs locally versus 10.1% regionally. At the Census, the presence of 0.8 workers for each resident highlighted an above-average supply of neighborhood job opportunities. SALM and ABS data aggregated across broader statistical areas show that over the year to March 2026, local employment grew by 4.0% while the labour force expanded by 6.5%, producing a 2.1 percentage points increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered employment growth of 2.1%, labour force expansion of 2.3%, and an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. National employment modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provides broader context for future workforce trajectory. Applied across the local industry profile, these five- and ten-year projections map out anticipated structural demand. Nationally, total employment is projected to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Based on Heidelberg West's current industry composition, local employment is projected to expand by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (calculated via simple industry weighting without factoring in localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Heidelberg West is $1,257 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $612 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,518 a year against an average of $52,064. 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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Heidelberg West remain below national averages. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $42,518 and an average income of $52,064, trailing the Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $46,608 (median) and $57,073 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics in the 2021 Census, local earnings sat between the 13th and 17th percentiles nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band represents the largest segment at 28.0% of residents (1,969 people), mirroring the regional concentration of 32.8%. Substantial affordability pressures leave households with only 76.8% of income after housing costs, placing the area in the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Heidelberg West had 2,088 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 1% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $306 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.9%. 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 dwellings in Heidelberg West at the time of the latest Census consisted of 56.5% houses alongside 43.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other categories), compared with Melbourne metro figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 16.5%, lagging metropolitan rates, while the remaining stock was divided between properties being rented (56.0%) or mortgaged (27.5%). The local median monthly mortgage payment of $1,900 came in beneath the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $306 against the metropolitan figure of $390.
Relative to Australia-wide metrics, local mortgage commitments exceed the national standard of $1,863, whereas weekly rental costs track well below the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Heidelberg West counted 2,088 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,797 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 57.5% of local households, comprising couples with children (21.2%), couples without children (19.4%), and single parent families (14.8%). The balance of 42.5% consists of non-family arrangements, led by lone person households at 34.8% and group households at 7.5%. With a median household size of 2.3 people, occupancy is slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.2% of adults in Heidelberg West hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 8.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 45 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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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Attainment levels in Heidelberg West sit behind broader area figures, with 32.2% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 41.2% across the SA3 area. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 20.1%, postgraduate awards account for 8.8%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are held by 28.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (17.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.3%). Formal study participation is strong across the community, with 31.8% of residents enrolled in an educational program. By sector, 8.4% attend primary education, 8.2% are enrolled in tertiary education, and 7.1% are undertaking secondary education.
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Public transport in Heidelberg West reaches 43 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 transit across the suburb of Heidelberg West is supported by 43 bus stops connected to 14 individual routes, generating 5,481 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity is high, with residents situated an average distance of 137 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an established residential community, outbound commuting predominates, with private vehicles accounting for 79% of work travel and buses carrying 8%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 per dwelling, below regional averages, while 27.2% of workers worked from home during the 2021 Census amidst pandemic circumstances. Transit services maintain an average daily frequency of 783 trips across the network, delivering approximately 127 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.2% of residents in Heidelberg West report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Community health statistics indicate notable medical challenges across Heidelberg West, reflecting elevated mortality and chronic illness rates across older and younger cohorts alike. Private health insurance uptake is subdued, covering roughly 48% of the total population (~3,341 people), trailing both Greater Melbourne (56.7%) and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 11.7 and 8.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.2% of the local population reported no diagnosed long-term conditions, compared with 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Chronic health issues remain elevated within the working-age cohort.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 13.9% of the population (977 people), below the metropolitan share of 15.1%, with senior health metrics broadly tracking national general population patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.9% of Heidelberg West residents were born overseas and 37.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.9%) and Australian (17.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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A high level of cultural diversity characterizes Heidelberg West, where 34.9% of residents were born overseas and 37.7% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity constitutes the largest religious affiliation at 32.6% of the population. Notably, Islamic affiliation is recorded at 17.5%, significantly exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestry groups recorded in Heidelberg West comprise Other at 20.5% (above the 14.6% regional benchmark), English at 19.9%, and Australian at 17.6%. Specific community representations include Lebanese background at 1.6% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Macedonian background at 0.5% (versus 0.7%), and Serbian background at 0.5% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Heidelberg West is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.3% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Heidelberg West reflect a relatively youthful profile, with adults aged 25 - 44 accounting for 36.2% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 32.1% throughout Greater Melbourne. The median age is estimated at 34, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and below the metropolitan figure of 37 recorded during the same Census. Young to middle aged adults expanded from 33.7% at the Census to an estimated 36.2%. Projections to 2041 show the largest numeric growth among residents aged 45 - 64, rising by 902 residents (63%) to 2,344, while the fastest proportional expansion will occur among cohorts aged 65+, increasing 77% to 1,735.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Heidelberg West
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 541 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,252 at the 2021 Census → 7,035 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 (SAL21169). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.