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Hoppers Crossing has an estimated 37,267 residents, up from 37,216 at the 2021 Census. That puts 2,090 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 population updates for the wider region and new address datasets verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Hoppers Crossing has an estimated population of 37,267 as of May 2026. This represents a minor increase of 51 individuals (0.1%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 37,216 people. This adjustment is derived from an estimated resident count of 37,265 determined by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an extra 62 verified new addresses added since the Census. This population size results in a density of 2,090 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density found in national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of recent population gains was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 70.0% of the total growth. AreaSearch incorporates projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, population projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 LGA release are utilized and adjusted via a weighted aggregation method from the LGA level down to the SA2 level. Growth trajectories by age cohort from these aggregations are also projected forward for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Hoppers Crossing is projected to experience population growth above the national median, expanding by 5,061 individuals by 2041 under these aggregated SA2 projections, which represents an overall rise of 13.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
241 new dwellings have been approved in Hoppers Crossing over the past five years, an average of 48 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, broadly in line with 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated to local statistical boundaries reveals that the suburb of Hoppers Crossing averages approximately 48 new residential approvals annually. This translates to an estimated 241 approved homes over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with 37 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Despite a declining population, construction rates have remained relatively balanced, which benefits buyers, and new residences carry a mean construction value of $400,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $29.4 million have been registered during this financial year, showing strong commercial momentum locally.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, building activity in the suburb of Hoppers Crossing is significantly suppressed, sitting 92.0% below the metropolitan average per resident. This restricted volume of new supply typically supports demand and valuations for pre-existing homes. This volume is also below the national benchmark, reflecting a mature residential market and indicating potential limits on new construction. Current approvals consist of 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% attached dwellings. The shift toward higher density housing options offers affordable entry points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. This represents a distinct change from the current housing stock, which is 85.0% houses, indicating a lack of vacant land and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and housing costs. The area has approximately 933 people for every single home approval, indicating an established local market. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Hoppers Crossing will add 5,059 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the creation of new housing may fall short of population demand, potentially intensifying competition for properties and driving higher price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hoppers Crossing
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hoppers Crossing, worth an estimated $162 million. A further 107 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.6 billion. 51 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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Development trends and investment in local projects can significantly influence the trajectory of a region. AreaSearch has identified a total of 34 infrastructure developments and planning initiatives that are anticipated to affect the locality. Primary projects include the Hoppers Crossing Town Centre Urban Design Framework, the Ison Road Extension, West Tarneit Station, and Harlow Tarneit, with details provided for the most significant developments.
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Ison Road Extension
The Ison Road Extension project is constructing a 1.3km four-lane divided road connecting the Ison Road Overpass to Geelong Road at the Werribee Main Road-Princes Freeway interchange. It includes traffic signals, walking and cycling paths, and pedestrian facilities to improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance safety for the growing population in Wyndham's western corridor.
Hoppers Crossing Town Centre Urban Design Framework
Wyndham City Council is preparing an urban design framework for the Hoppers Crossing Town Centre, also known as Hoppers Junction, to guide future development, public spaces, streets, parks, services, amenities, employment and business opportunities. The official engagement page shows consultation opened in February 2020, submissions closed on 31 March 2020, and the project moved into review with a vision statement and factsheet intended to support later framework stages. No newer official final framework document was located, so the project remains recorded as planning.
Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
A major expansion to double the capacity of the Werribee Mercy Hospital emergency department from 33 to 67 treatment spaces. The project includes a dedicated paediatric zone, 4 new resuscitation bays, 16 short stay beds, 36 emergency care cubicles, and 4 adult mental health spaces. Funded via the Victorian state budget, construction features key milestones such as completed weather-protected canopies and targets completion in mid-2026.
West Tarneit Station
New V/Line station under construction on the Geelong Line near Leakes Road and Davis Road in Tarneit. The project will provide an accessible pedestrian underpass, two platforms, a 4-bay bus interchange, about 400 commuter car spaces, secure Parkiteer bicycle storage for 26 bikes, 30 bike hoops, walking and cycling paths, seating and landscaped public areas. Major platform and underpass works were completed during a January 2026 construction blitz, with further precinct, interchange, car park, pathway, shelter and station building works continuing ahead of opening later in 2026.
Hoppers Crossing Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A comprehensive $18 million redevelopment of the shopping centre that transformed the former Target store into a full-line Coles supermarket, added 20 new specialty retail stores, and expanded car parking facilities. The project serves as a key convenience centre for the rapidly growing Hoppers Crossing community and surrounding areas.
Grange Community Centre and Reserve Enhancement
A $3.75 million redevelopment of the existing community centre and sports fields, completed in June 2020. The project included upgrades to the existing community centre plus three new community rooms, meeting room, welcoming reception and seating area, lounge space, landscaped courtyard with public WiFi, new playground, sheltered seating and picnic tables. The facade features bird artwork by contemporary artist Brian Robinson. Sports field lighting was also installed for evening use by local soccer clubs. The centre now serves over 1200 people per week with lifelong learning opportunities, childcare, playgroups, health and wellbeing programs, workshops, community gatherings and events.
Central Park Community Centre Redevelopment
Revitalization of the Central Park Community Centre into a contemporary intergenerational space featuring a new community lounge, informal meeting spaces, co-working areas, new community meeting and training rooms, and integration of indoor and outdoor areas including a seniors exercise park connected to children's areas.
Hoppers Crossing Station Precinct Upgrade
The level crossing at Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing was removed by building a road bridge over the rail line, directly connecting Old Geelong Road to Princes Highway. A pedestrian and cyclist overpass was built at Hoppers Crossing Station, along with a new station precinct including upgraded car parking, bike facilities, sheltered bus stops, public artwork, and new plazas. The project was completed in 2022.
19,401 residents of Hoppers Crossing are employed, from a labour force of 20,885. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 30,173, about 81% 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 Hoppers Crossing features a diverse workforce, with an unemployment rate of 7.1% and an estimated job growth rate of 2.3% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch data compiled from statistical areas. As of March 2026, there are 19,401 employed residents, though the local unemployment rate is 2.3% higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation lags slightly behind at 68.1% compared to 70.2% across the metropolitan area. Census records show that a moderate 21.7% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
Local workers are primarily employed in healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and the transport, postal & warehousing sector. The transport, postal & warehousing industry displays a strong concentration, with local representation reaching 2.1 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 5.7% of workers compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area is predominantly residential and appears to offer restricted employment prospects locally, as shown by comparing the count of residents who work locally versus the total resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader areas, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment rise by 2.3% while the labor force expanded by 1.9%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local demand patterns can be analyzed using the May-25 national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future patterns. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth trajectories vary by sector. Projecting these trends onto the occupational mix of the suburb of Hoppers Crossing suggests a local employment increase of 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population growth expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hoppers Crossing is $1,580 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $691 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,975 a year against an average of $49,665. 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 statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Hoppers Crossing recorded a median income of $42,975 and an average income of $49,665. These figures are below the national benchmarks and contrast with a metropolitan median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated incomes would stand at roughly $47,109 for the median and $54,443 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in the lower bands for the suburb of Hoppers Crossing, scoring between the 26th and 40th percentiles.
In terms of income brackets, 34.6% of residents (12,894 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the Greater Melbourne area where this cohort accounts for 32.8% of the population. After meeting housing costs, residents retain 85.3% of their income for other living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hoppers Crossing had 12,584 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 7% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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An analysis of residential structures in the suburb of Hoppers Crossing at the time of the last Census showed that houses comprised 84.8% of dwellings, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings made up 15.1%, compared to the metropolitan Melbourne breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Hoppers Crossing was notably higher than the metropolitan average at 34.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (38.3%) or tenants renting (26.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,600, which is below the metropolitan median of $2,000.
Similarly, the median weekly rent was $340, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan average of $390. On a national level, housing costs in the suburb of Hoppers Crossing are also comparatively low, with mortgage payments below the Australian average of $1,863 and rent payments below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hoppers Crossing counted 12,584 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 76.4%, consisting of couples with children at 37.6%, couples without children at 23.5%, and single parent households at 13.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.6% of homes, which includes lone person households at 20.5% and group households at 3.1%. The average household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.9% of adults in Hoppers Crossing hold a university qualification, including 15.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.9% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 7,998 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 993 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 region shows lower rates of higher education, with university qualification rates at 23.9%, which is significantly below the SA3 average of 37.0%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 15.0% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is widely represented, with 33.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 21.9%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
Primary school students account for 10.4% of the population, secondary students represent 8.2%, and tertiary students make up 5.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hoppers Crossing reaches 178 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 178 active transport stops operating within the suburb of Hoppers Crossing, consisting of bus services. These stops support 14 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 5,188 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is positive, with residents living an average of 201 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 86%, followed by trains at 9%. Households average 1.5 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average.
Census data from 2021 shows that 21.7% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Public transport services average 741 daily trips across the entire network, which equals approximately 29 weekly trips for each stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 transport stops located closest to the geographical center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.0% of residents in Hoppers Crossing report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Local health data points to lower outcomes in the suburb of Hoppers Crossing based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with health conditions present across both younger and older generations. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 47% of the population (~17,355 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.0% and 7.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health profiles among working-age residents are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over represent 17.6% of the local population (6,558 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne level of 15.0%. Health indicators for senior residents present some challenges, though national comparative rankings remain broadly aligned with the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.6% of Hoppers Crossing residents were born overseas and 40.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.3%) and Australian (18.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Hoppers Crossing displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.6% of the population born outside of Australia and 40.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.1% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation relative to the metropolitan area is Islam, which accounts for 9.6% of local residents compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Hoppers Crossing are English at 18.3%, Australian at 18.2%, and Other at 18.0%. There are also distinct cultural differences in local ancestry compared to the broader region, with Maltese ancestry representing 3.0% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Indian ancestry at 6.6% (compared to 4.2%), and Lebanese ancestry at 1.7% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hoppers Crossing is 37. 26.6% 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 Hoppers Crossing is 37, matching the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and sitting close to the national median of 38. The 55 to 64 age bracket is strongly represented at 12.6% compared to metropolitan levels, while the 25 to 34 demographic is less common at 13.6%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 3.9% to 6.0% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, population projections indicate notable demographic adjustments in the suburb of Hoppers Crossing.
The 75 to 84 age bracket is expected to grow by 54% (an increase of 1,203 people), rising from 2,236 to 3,440. This shift highlights an aging population trend, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 58% of all projected growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hoppers Crossing
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 8 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 — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (37,216 at the 2021 Census → 37,267 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 (SAL21203). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.