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Huntingdale (Vic.) has an estimated 2,218 residents, up from 1,949 at the 2021 Census — a change of 269 people, or 13.8%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 91.0% of that increase. That puts 2,773 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.) is estimated to have a population of approximately 2,218, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining post-Census validated address counts with broader ABS demographic updates. This represents an addition of 269 people (13.8%) relative to the 1,949 people counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this trajectory from an estimated resident count of 2,214 following the June 2025 ABS ERP release, alongside 51 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census benchmark. With a density of 2,772 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks in the upper quartile across nationally evaluated locations.
The suburb's 13.8% post-2021 expansion outpaced both the statewide gain of 9.5% and the national standard, establishing it as an area of notable growth. International arrivals served as the primary growth engine, underpinning around 91.0% of total recent gains. In preparing forward estimates, AreaSearch draws on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections that use 2022 as their starting point. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures from 2023 are integrated using weighted growth aggregations from LGA to SA2 geographies, with age-group expansion rates from these series applied across all territories from 2032 to 2041. These combined SA2 projections place the suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.) in the top quartile of Australian statistical zones for prospective expansion, with the population projected to expand by 722 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 32.4% over the 16 years.
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190 new dwellings have been approved in Huntingdale (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies indicates that residential construction in Huntingdale has proceeded at an average pace of roughly 38 dwelling approvals annually, totaling an estimated 190 approved homes across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 30 approved to date in FY-25. Over this same 5 financial years span (between FY-21 and FY-25), net arrivals averaged only 0.8 people per year for every completed dwelling, demonstrating that construction is keeping ahead of or matching resident inflows to support ongoing buyer selection and upside capacity.
New residential builds show an estimated construction cost averaging $583,000, which sits moderately higher than regional benchmarks and reflects higher-spec building standards. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $21.9 million have been registered during this financial year, underscoring balanced non-residential expansion. On a per-person metric, residential building approvals in Huntingdale outstrip Greater Melbourne by 279.0%, widening buyer options despite a deceleration in construction over recent periods. This approval rate ranks well above the Australian standard and demonstrates sustained development interest. Medium-to-high-density typologies represent 65.0% of new development (apartments or townhouses), while standalone houses comprise 35.0%. This shift toward denser housing delivers accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. Compared to the standing stock of 73.0% detached dwellings, this evolving pipeline reflects diminishing greenfield land alongside market demand for diverse, affordable living formats. Current activity equates to roughly 107 people per dwelling approval, pointing to an expanding residential base. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, the area is projected to absorb an additional 718 residents through to 2041. Prevailing building activity appears positioned to satisfy this forecast housing demand comfortably, supporting favorable purchasing conditions while leaving headroom for growth to surpass existing targets.
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Development applications around Huntingdale (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 114 current infrastructure and development projects close to Huntingdale (Vic.), worth an estimated $87.9 billion. 28 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Community momentum and property demand are heavily shaped by civil works, major developments, and surrounding transport initiatives. Currently, no active major infrastructure undertakings have been identified directly within the area by AreaSearch. However, key regional developments influencing the precinct include the Suburban Rail Loop East, Suburban Rail Loop East - Monash Station, Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project, and the Gateway on Monash Hotel, which represent significant surrounding investments.
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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.
Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project
A $535 million major redevelopment delivering a new seven-storey clinical services tower constructed above the existing emergency department. Main works commenced in early 2026, featuring a state-of-the-art operating theatre complex, an intensive care unit, and expanded maternity services.
New Clayton Campus Student Accommodation
New student accommodation being developed in the North East Precinct of the Clayton campus, alongside College Walk and north of Jock Marshall Reserve. Designed by Jackson Clements Burrows, the hybrid cross-laminated timber project features a 252-bed hall to enhance the on-campus living experience and expand capacity for Monash University students. Construction commenced in February 2026.
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.
409 Clayton Road Mixed-Use Development
Approved 12 to 17-storey mixed-use development comprising 144 apartments, ground floor retail, office space, resident amenities including a swimming pool and communal terraces, 147 car spaces and 121 bicycle spaces. The revised design by Cera Stribley was approved by Monash City Council in December 2023 following earlier VCAT proceedings. The project remains in the approvals phase with no confirmed construction completion announced.
2-4 Grange Street Oakleigh South Development
A previously flagged low-rise apartment proposal at 2-4 Grange Street in Oakleigh South (City of Monash). No active council permit record could be verified as of 18 Aug 2025 and third-party trackers indicate the scheme is not proceeding. Record retained for monitoring only.
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.
Larkins Hall - Monash University Clayton Campus Student Accommodation
A new seven-storey, 252-bed student accommodation hall in the North East Precinct of Monash University's Clayton campus, alongside College Walk and north of Jock Marshall Reserve. The building has been named Larkins Hall in honour of former Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Professor Richard Larkins AC. The sustainable, all-electric development spans approximately 7,900 square metres and features single-occupancy ensuite rooms with floor-by-floor communal kitchens, winter gardens, study zones and lounges, a wellness hub, sports court, bike arrival station, laundry, music and gaming rooms, parcel lockers, and mobility-accessible units.Construction commenced on 3 February 2026, with completion targeted for mid-2027. The development is a key initiative under Monash's Student Accommodation Strategy to address growing demand for high-quality residential capacity.
1,439 residents of Huntingdale (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,461. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 76.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Huntingdale benefits from a skilled professional workforce, recording a jobless rate of only 1.5% alongside a 5.8% expansion in employment over the preceding year, based on aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,439, while unemployment tracks 3.3% below the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Workforce participation reaches an elevated 76.9%, well clear of the 70.1% regional benchmark. Census records also revealed that 34.7% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions provide relevant context for this proportion. The primary industry sectors providing work to residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The workforce displays a clear specialization in education & training, holding an employment concentration 1.4 times greater than regional norms. By comparison, construction claims a smaller share at 7.7% versus the regional figure of 9.7%. A comparison of the Census local workforce to resident population indicates that a substantial proportion of workers travel beyond the suburb boundaries for their jobs. Analysis of Salm and abs data from area search, aggregated across wider statistical areas, shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, employment rose by 5.8% and the labour force grew by 5.7%, resulting in unemployment remaining largely unchanged. By comparison, greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.3%, which led to a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts starting from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Huntingdale. These projections span five and ten year periods and have been aligned with Huntingdale's local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Huntingdale's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years. It should be noted that this calculation uses a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Huntingdale (Vic.) is $1,996 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $839 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,665 a year against an average of $71,306. 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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Aggregated postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Huntingdale taxpayers recording a median income of $55,665 and an average income of $71,306. These earnings exceed Australian benchmarks, though they sit below 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, updated figures reach approximately $61,020 for median earnings and $78,166 on average as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics, 2021 Census results place local incomes around the 61st percentile nationally. The predominant earnings tier consists of 723 residents (32.6%) taking home between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely tracking the regional proportion of 32.8%.
Residential shelter costs absorb 15.5% of income, with disposable earnings ranking at the 66th percentile and socioeconomic status placing the suburb in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Huntingdale (Vic.) had 704 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 23% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,090 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses formed 72.8% of the dwelling landscape in Huntingdale, with the remaining 27.2% consisting of attached properties, apartments, and other housing categories, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Outright ownership sat at 30.4%, closely tracking the wider metropolitan rate, while mortgaged residences accounted for 37.2% and rental properties comprised 32.4%. Typical monthly home loan repayments were $2,090, above the metropolitan level of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $400 versus $390 across Melbourne metro. On a nationwide comparison, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rent surpasses the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Huntingdale (Vic.) counted 704 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 801 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 22% 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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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 71.6%, broken down into couples with offspring (34.5%), childless couples (24.6%), and single-parent households (10.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.4% of homes, made up of single-person occupants at 21.8% and shared group residences at 7.2%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.5% of adults in Huntingdale (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 27.3% with a bachelor degree and 11.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment levels among residents aged 15+ in Huntingdale are substantially elevated, with 42.5% holding higher education qualifications compared to 29.8% in the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile underpins a competitive knowledge-sector workforce. Bachelor degree holders constitute 27.3% of this population, postgraduate degree recipients represent 11.9%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.3%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 24.2% of post-school qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates at 13.5% and advanced diplomas at 10.7%. A significant 31.8% of the local population is actively engaged in studies.
This encompasses 9.0% enrolled at universities or tertiary institutions, 8.4% in primary schooling, and 7.1% attending secondary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Huntingdale (Vic.) reaches 8 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 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 1.3 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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Commuter connectivity within Huntingdale is supported by 8 operational bus stops, which are serviced across 13 unique routes to deliver 4,633 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is favorable, with residents generally situated within 201 meters of their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential profile, most travel is outward-bound, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode for 78% of commuters and rail transport carrying 11%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 vehicles per residence. Census figures from 2021 also showed 34.7% of workers operating from home, reflecting conditions during the pandemic.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 661 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 579 departures per stop every week.
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Transport Stops Detail
74.0% of residents in Huntingdale (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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AreaSearch health metrics show favorable outcomes across Huntingdale, characterized by below-average general incidence of chronic illness and mortality, while rates among higher-risk older demographics track close to Australian norms. Private hospital and health insurance participation is pronounced, covering roughly 55% of all residents (~1,219 people). Among reported chronic diagnoses, mental health conditions and asthma are most prevalent, affecting 7.8 and 6.7% of residents, respectively. A substantial 74.0% of the local population reported no chronic ailments, exceeding the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne. Working-age cohorts exhibit strong health indicators with minimal chronic health burdens.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 12.6% of the population (279 people), below the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne. Health measures among local seniors outperform broader benchmarks, although their relative national ranking is somewhat lower than that of the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.7% of Huntingdale (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 42.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.0%) and English (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural variety is pronounced in Huntingdale, where 40.7% of residents were born abroad and 42.2% speak a language other than English in their residences. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 47.2% of the local community. In comparative terms, Judaism shows a distinctive local presence, accounting for 0.7% of residents against 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background, the three most frequently reported heritages are Australian (15.0%), English (14.6%, sitting well below the 20.1% regional mark), and Other (13.5%). Furthermore, specific European and Asian backgrounds show elevated proportions relative to the wider area, including Italian at 8.0% (versus 5.2%), Greek at 7.6% (versus 2.7%), and Sri Lankan at 1.5% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Huntingdale (Vic.) is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographics in the suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.) are oriented toward younger cohorts, with individuals aged 25 - 44 representing 36.8% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 32.1% regionally, while seniors and retirees aged 65+ comprise 12.6% versus 15.1% across Greater Melbourne. AreaSearch figures place the median age at 34 as at August 2026, dropping from 35 at the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years younger than Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37. The most notable post-Census proportional increase occurred among the 25 - 44 age cohort, rising from 34.0% to an estimated 36.8%.
Looking to 2041, the 25 - 44 demographic is anticipated to generate the majority of net expansion, adding 274 residents (34%) to total 1,090, while seniors and retirees aged 65+ will experience the quickest relative growth, climbing 46% to reach 409.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Huntingdale (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 51 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,949 at the 2021 Census → 2,218 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21218). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.