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Hughesdale has an estimated 8,134 residents, up from 7,563 at the 2021 Census — a change of 571 people, or 7.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 4,047 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 assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Hughesdale is projected to be approximately 8,134 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 571 people (7.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,563 people. The adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 8,132, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP data from the ABS (June 2025) plus an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population size corresponds to a density of 4,046 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting the high demand for local land. The 7.5% growth since census in the suburb of Hughesdale is within 0.5 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (8.0%), indicating competitive growth trends. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 88.0% of the total population growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology of population increases from LGA to SA2 scales. The growth rates by age cohort derived from these aggregations are also applied across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic transitions, the suburb of Hughesdale is expected to experience population growth above the national median for statistical areas, with a projected rise of 1,739 persons to 2041 using aggregated SA2-level estimates, showing an overall expansion of 21.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Hughesdale over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Hughesdale averages approximately 14 residential building approvals each year, with a total of 74 homes approved over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been documented. With an average of 2.2 new residents per year per home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that bolsters property values, newly constructed houses have an average value of $655,000, which shows that developers are focusing on the premium segment of the market with higher-priced properties.
Furthermore, $1.2 million in commercial approvals have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to a predominantly residential orientation. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hughesdale experiences far less development activity (71.0% below the regional average per capita). This low volume of new home construction generally supports demand and pricing for established properties. This rate is also below the national benchmark, highlighting the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Recent construction activity consists of 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% medium and high-density housing, with a diversifying mix of townhouses and apartments offering alternatives across varying budgets, from family residences to more affordable compact homes. The area has approximately 559 people per residential approval, highlighting a mature real estate market. Moving forward, Hughesdale is projected to add 1,737 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). At the current pace of construction, residential supply might struggle to keep up with demographic growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hughesdale
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hughesdale, worth an estimated $2.27 billion. A further 106 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $57.5 billion. 17 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Few factors influence local real estate dynamics as much as changes to regional infrastructure, major construction works, and municipal planning strategies. In total, 23 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the neighborhood. Prominent initiatives include Suburban Rail Loop East, the VicTrack Oakleigh Housing Development, the Hughesdale Village Precinct Structure Plan (which is in its ongoing implementation phase), and the Legacy Oakleigh Residential Development, with the list below detailing the projects most likely to be relevant.
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VicTrack Oakleigh Housing Development
VicTrack invites expressions of interest from property developers to build homes on surplus rail land near Oakleigh station. The site has potential to deliver around 240 homes with a requirement to deliver a minimum of 10% affordable homes.
Hughesdale Village Precinct Structure Plan
City of Monash's Hughesdale Village Structure Plan continues to guide redevelopment of the Hughesdale activity centre around Poath Road and Hughesdale Station. Since 2026, implementation has been supplemented by the Victorian Government's Activity Centre Program, introducing new planning controls, increased building heights and Housing Choice and Transport Zone provisions across the precinct while retaining the structure plan's role in informing local redevelopment and public realm outcomes.
Legacy Oakleigh Residential Development
Premium residential development featuring luxury apartments and townhouses in the heart of Oakleigh. The project includes 180 dwellings across multiple building stages.
VicTrack Land Release - Oakleigh Station
VicTrack is progressing the release of surplus rail land adjacent to Oakleigh Station for a mid-rise residential development as part of the Victorian Government Housing Statement. The site is expected to deliver around 120 homes with at least 10% affordable housing. The Expression of Interest process concluded with shortlisted proponents progressing through the Request for Proposal process. Construction is intended to commence within 18 months of developer appointment, subject to planning and commercial approvals.
Summerset Oakleigh South
Construction is actively underway on the premium Summerset Oakleigh South retirement village and aged care facility, featuring a continuum of care model across 135 units. The development comprises independent living villas and apartments, assisted living apartments, and residential aged care suites, alongside comprehensive community amenities. Major civil and basement works are continuing following the official sod-turning event.
Murrumbeena and Hughesdale Level Crossing Removals - Caulfield to Dandenong
Removal of the dangerous and congested level crossings at Poath Road, Hughesdale and Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena as part of the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project. The project delivered an elevated rail line through the area, rebuilt Murrumbeena and Hughesdale stations, and created new public open space, paths and community facilities under and alongside the rail viaduct. Main works were completed in 2018 and the line now operates as a continuous elevated corridor.
East Village
A 1.25 billion dollar master-planned urban renewal precinct spanning 24 hectares. The project transforms a former industrial site into a sustainable mixed-use hub. It features approximately 3000 dwellings, 15000 sqm of retail, and 80000 sqm of commercial space. Assemble Communities and Make Ventures are delivering a 4.3-hectare portion dedicated to 940 build-to-rent apartments. The site includes the completed McKinnon Secondary College East Campus, a one-hectare central park, and a new town square area.
Murrumbeena Place
An eight-storey mixed-use development (Murrumbeena Place) featuring 110 dual-aspect apartments with a 10% affordable housing contribution and 1,290 square metres of retail space including an 800sqm supermarket. Located on surplus government land adjacent to Murrumbeena Station, the project was approved under the Development Facilitation Program in May 2025. Designed by Fieldwork Architects and MALA, the 100% electric all-electric development includes two basement levels with 86 car parking bays, 128 bicycle storage spots, rooftop gardens, a wellness studio, co-working zones and direct pedestrian access to the train station.Pre-sales are underway with apartments from $485,000.
4,762 residents of Hughesdale are employed, from a labour force of 5,058. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 71.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,377, about 78% 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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Hughesdale features a highly qualified labor force with a substantial concentration in professional services and an unemployment rate of 5.9%, according to AreaSearch calculations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,762 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate stands 1.1% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and workforce participation is generally aligned with Greater Melbourne's rate of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a high 41.5% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be taken into account. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The area exhibits a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with an employment proportion that is 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, the construction sector is less represented at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 9.7%. This mostly residential community seems to present few local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS data aggregated from wider statistical boundaries, the local labor force shrank by 0.3% while total employment fell by 1.3% over the 12 months ending March 2026, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.0 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment expand by 2.1%, the labor force grow by 2.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can provide additional perspective on prospective labor demand in Hughesdale. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to project future employment trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Hughesdale indicates that local employment is projected to rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hughesdale is $2,057 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $935 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,480 a year against an average of $72,835. 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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The suburb of Hughesdale recorded a median taxpayer income of $56,480 alongside an average income of $72,835, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures exceed the national averages, compared to a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164 for Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to approximately $61,913 (median) and $79,842 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Hughesdale are positioned near the 70th percentile across Australia.
In terms of income distribution, 30.8% of the population (2,505 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the regional proportion of 32.8%. The notable share of high earners (32.2% receiving over $3,000/week) demonstrates strong financial capacity across the suburb. Housing costs consume 15.0% of income, while solid earnings position residents in the 71st percentile for disposable income, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hughesdale had 2,936 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 15% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $416 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Hughesdale at the time of the most recent Census consisted of 53.6% detached houses and 46.3% other home types (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan distribution of 67.9% detached houses and 32.1% other home types. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in Hughesdale exceeded the Melbourne metropolitan average at 32.3%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (32.3%) or rented (35.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $416, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390.
Across the country, mortgage costs in Hughesdale are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hughesdale counted 2,936 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,158 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of homes at 69.4%, which includes 33.1% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.6%, with single-person households representing 25.3% and group households making up 5.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.8% of adults in Hughesdale hold a university qualification, including 29.7% with a bachelor degree and 13.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,219 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 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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Educational qualifications in Hughesdale are substantially higher than regional and national levels, with 46.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This strong educational profile positions the population well for employment in knowledge-based sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (13.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Technical and vocational paths make up 21.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (11.8%). Participation in study is remarkably high, with 29.4% of residents actively enrolled in an educational institution.
This population is distributed with 8.6% in primary school, 8.3% in tertiary study, and 6.5% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hughesdale reaches 33 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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 evaluation of public transport options shows 33 operational transit stops located within Hughesdale, consisting of various bus options. These transit stops are connected to 20 separate routes, which combine to support 3,134 passenger journeys each week. Local transport connectivity is classified as excellent, with residents generally residing 180 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, most working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 71%, followed by 16% using trains and 4% walking. Car ownership averages 1.1 vehicles per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average.
A high proportion of 41.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 pandemic conditions). Transit service frequency averages 447 journeys per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 94 weekly journeys for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.2% of residents in Hughesdale report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.6% 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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Hughesdale displays positive overall health statistics, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with the prevalence of common health problems remaining low in the broader population, though exceeding the national average in older, vulnerable age brackets, and the level of private health insurance coverage is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~4,522 people). The most frequent medical diagnoses in the area were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.4 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, whereas 73.2% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents display good health with a low incidence of long-term illness. The area has 16.7% of its population aged 65 and over (1,358 people), which exceeds the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne, though this is lower than the broader national population when ranked.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.3% of Hughesdale residents were born overseas and 41.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.1%) and Australian (16.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hughesdale shows a high degree of cultural diversity, with 40.3% of the population born outside Australia and 41.7% speaking a language other than English in their homes. The most common religious affiliation in Hughesdale is Christianity, representing 48.0% of the community. However, the most distinct variation in religious representation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 1.0% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestry (referring to the birth country of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Hughesdale are English, representing 17.1% of the population, Australian, representing 16.4% of the population, and Other, representing 12.2% of the population.
There are also clear differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Greek ancestry is strongly represented at 10.9% of Hughesdale (compared to 2.7% across the region), Sri Lankan background stands at 1.1% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Russian background is at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hughesdale is 38. 32.1% 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 of 38 years in Hughesdale is comparable to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the national median age of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hughesdale has a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (18.5%) but a smaller proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (8.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 16.7% to 18.5% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group has expanded from 7.0% to 8.1%. On the other hand, the cohort aged 5 to 14 has shrunk from 10.9% to 8.7%, and the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 14.5% to 12.4%.
By 2041, Hughesdale is projected to experience clear transitions in its age distribution. Driven by these demographic adjustments, the 25 to 34 cohort is projected to expand by 22% (332 people), rising to 1,837 from 1,504. The 5 to 14 cohort is projected to see flat growth of 0%, adding no new residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hughesdale
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 Jun 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 — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,563 at the 2021 Census → 8,134 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 (SAL21214). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.