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Highett has an estimated 12,766 residents, up from 12,016 at the 2021 Census — a change of 750 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 396 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 80.0% of that increase. That puts 3,460 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 ABS demographic updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Highett has an estimated population of 12,766 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 750 people (6.2%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 12,016 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 12,745, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with an additional 396 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb of Highett has a population density of 3,459 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Highett has shown steady growth with a compound annual rate of 1.7%, exceeding the SA4 region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately 80.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch uses the ABS/Geoscience Australia population projections for individual SA2 areas released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 data is unavailable, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA release are used, adjusted by weighting and aggregating population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the suburb of Highett is projected to experience substantial population growth in the top national quartile, adding 3,126 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 projections, which is an overall increase of 24.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
674 new dwellings have been approved in Highett over the past five years, an average of 134 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 160 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 75, 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's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, the suburb of Highett averages approximately 134 dwelling approvals per year. This includes 674 approved homes over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 69 during the current FY-26. With an average of just one new resident arriving per new home annually over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction levels are keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more options and facilitating population growth that may surpass current forecasts.
Newly constructed properties average a value of $619,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $10.8 million this financial year, pointing to a moderate level of business development. Recent residential additions consist of 18.0% houses and 82.0% townhouses or apartments. This trend toward higher-density housing offers more affordable options and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the existing housing stock in the suburb of Highett, which is currently 53.0% houses, showing that developable land is becoming scarcer and reflecting changes in lifestyle preferences alongside a demand for more varied, affordable housing. With approximately 66 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Highett retains characteristics of a lower density area. Projections indicate that the suburb of Highett will gain 3,105 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing should easily accommodate demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating growth that exceeds current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Highett
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Highett, worth an estimated $195 million. A further 117 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $47.5 billion. 43 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning changes play a significant role in shaping local market performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 key projects likely to influence the area. Prominent developments include Sanctuary Sandringham, Suburban Rail Loop East - Cheltenham Station, Early 3191 Sandringham Townhouses, and Cycle Sandringham Infrastructure, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Early 3191 Sandringham Townhouses
Boutique townhouse community delivering approximately 36 three and four bedroom townhomes across multiple stages in bayside Sandringham. Stage 1 is complete with further stages completing soon; display suite at 3 George Street.
Sanctuary Sandringham
Sanctuary Sandringham is a boutique development featuring 71 apartments and 4 townhouses. The completed project features open-plan living areas with natural cross ventilation, double-glazed windows, European marble, and oak flooring. Settlements and move-ins are currently underway.
Highett Common
Highett Common is Victoria's first Net Zero targeted medium-density community, transforming a 9.3-hectare former CSIRO site into a sustainable residential precinct. The $600m+ masterplanned development features over 1,000 residences, including apartments and townhomes, integrated with 4 hectares of public parkland and conservation reserves. Key community infrastructure includes a new Bayside public library, a Maternal and Child Health centre, and a youth centre. Stage 1 (North Lane and Park House) was completed in late 2025 with residents now moving in, while Stage 3 (The Mews Collection) and the boutique Habitat release are currently under construction.
Sanctuary Sandringham
Boutique residential development featuring 71 apartments and 4 townhouses designed by CHT Architects. The project embodies affordable luxury with refined craftsmanship including 80mm European marble benchtops, European oak flooring, and double-glazed windows. Located adjacent to Heathland Sanctuary with landscaping by John Patrick featuring Australian native flora. Construction is progressing with structural works reaching Level 2 as of October 2025.
Southpoint Highett
New apartment development by H1Land Group designed by Rothelowman architects. Features two buildings: a 12-level tower with 360-degree views and a 4-level boutique building. Includes 217 apartments (1-3 bedrooms) with rooftop amenities, plunge pool, and sunset bar. Located opposite Westfield Southland. As of July 2025, construction has faced a stoppage due to a dispute with the Suburban Rail Loop authority over compensation for underground land acquisition.
Bayside Park Improvement and Habitat Linkage Plan
The Bayside Park Improvement and Habitat Linkage Plan was adopted by Council on 28 June 2022 and is actively being implemented across Council-owned open space outside the conservation reserve system. The plan creates green corridors for local wildlife across Bayside by restoring indigenous vegetation structure through planting ground covers and low shrubby mid-storey species. Existing hollow-bearing trees are assessed and retained for habitat value. The program supports native fauna including smaller birds, butterflies, insects, lizards and skinks, and is integrated with the broader Urban Forest Strategy and Biodiversity Action Plan.
Suburban Rail Loop East - Cheltenham Station
Major underground metro station as part of the 26km Suburban Rail Loop East project. Located approximately 17m below ground under Sir William Fry Reserve, the station will serve as the southern gateway to the SRL network and provide a critical interchange with the existing Frankston line. Features include a new bus interchange, enhanced pedestrian and cycling paths, and a dedicated bridge over Bay Road connecting the station to Southland Shopping Centre. Works are currently focused on utility relocations and site preparation for the launch of tunnel boring machines.
Highett Gasworks
Redevelopment of a 6.3-hectare former gasworks into a mixed residential precinct coordinated with SRL East Cheltenham precinct planning. The project aims to deliver a diverse housing mix with around 10% affordable housing, public open space, and improved walking and cycling links, while retaining the heritage brick chimney. Buildings generally range from two to eight storeys per the exhibited master planning intent.
7,189 residents of Highett are employed, from a labour force of 7,584. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 71.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,209, about 88% 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 suburb of Highett has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and stable employment patterns over the past year, according to statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 7,189 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate aligns closely with Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data reveals that a high 44.2% of residents worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The suburb of Highett exhibits a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has a small footprint, employing 3.1% of the workforce compared to 5.2% regionally. The suburb of Highett is predominantly residential and appears to offer few local jobs, as seen when comparing the number of working residents to the local working population from Census data. An analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical areas indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment grew by 0.1% while the labor force shrank by 0.4%, leading to a decrease of 0.5 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide further context for future job demand in the suburb of Highett. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests employment in the suburb of Highett will increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Highett is $2,119 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,026 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,613 a year against an average of $84,795. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Highett earn a median income of $64,613 and an average income of $84,795. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $70,829 for the median and $92,952 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Highett all ranked highly, falling between the 73rd and 81st percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that the largest segment of the population, 29.8%, earns $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,804 residents), which is very similar to the wider region where 32.8% fall into this bracket. A substantial 33.5% earn over $3,000 weekly, pointing to affluent enclaves that support the local economy. High housing costs take up 15.9% of income, but strong wages ensure that disposable income remains in the 73rd percentile, with a SEIFA income rank in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Highett had 4,830 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 17% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the residential landscape in the suburb of Highett consisted of 53.3% houses and 46.6% other options like semi-detached properties, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Greater Melbourne. The home ownership rate was 31.0%, matching the metropolitan average, while the rest of the properties were either under mortgage (41.0%) or rented (28.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,300, which is significantly higher than the metropolitan average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $430, compared to $390 in Greater Melbourne.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Highett are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the country's average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Highett counted 4,830 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,131 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 67.9% of all households in the suburb of Highett, consisting of couples with children at 32.3%, couples without children at 24.2%, and single parents at 10.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.1%, which includes single-person households at 29.6% and group housing at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.8% of adults in Highett hold a university qualification, including 28.4% with a bachelor degree and 10.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 14.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 147 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 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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The suburb of Highett exhibits high levels of educational attainment compared to broader averages, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This educational profile positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Technical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials such as advanced diplomas (12.5%) or certificates (14.8%). There is strong participation in education locally, with 28.5% of the population enrolled in study.
Primary school students account for 9.5% of residents, secondary students make up 7.1%, and tertiary students represent 5.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Highett reaches 54 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 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 analysis of public transport shows 54 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Highett. These stops are served by 17 different routes, which together provide 3,181 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, the majority of working residents travel out of the suburb, with cars being the main transport mode at 82%, followed by trains at 9% and walking at 4%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.1 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high 44.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 454 trips per day across all transport routes, which works out to approximately 58 weekly trips for each stop.
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71.0% of residents in Highett report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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The suburb of Highett shows favorable health statistics based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with common conditions showing low prevalence among the general population and aligning with national averages for older, higher-risk groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is very high at approximately 60% of the population (7,692 people), compared to 56.7% for Greater Melbourne. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.0% and 7.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.0% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 exhibit better health outcomes than average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.0% of the population (2,170 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health outcomes for these seniors are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.2% of Highett residents were born overseas and 21.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.1%) and Australian (21.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Highett exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 21.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 31.2% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.5% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 2.0% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Highett are English at 25.1% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 21.0%, and Other at 9.7%.
There are also notable differences in other ancestral groups, with Polish residents making up 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian at 1.1% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Highett is 40. 24.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Highett is 40, which is slightly older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan Melbourne, the 45 - 54 age group has a larger representation (15.0%), while 25 - 34 year-olds are less represented (12.7%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 9.9% to 11.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket has grown from 5.0% to 6.3%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.1% to 11.0%.
Population models suggest that the age profile in the suburb of Highett will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group projected to grow by 595 people (31%), rising from 1,914 to 2,510.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Highett
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 396 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,016 at the 2021 Census → 12,766 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 (SAL21185). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.