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Hurstbridge has an estimated 3,521 residents, down from 3,554 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. That puts 237 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Hurstbridge has an estimated 3,521 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 3,554 people counted in the 2021 Census, this represents a contraction of 33 people (0.9%). This estimate of 3,521 residents incorporates the ABS June 2025 ERP release together with 7 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb of Hurstbridge maintains a population density of 237 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per resident and capacity for future expansion.
The local 0.9% reduction contrasts with the wider SA3 area, which expanded by 1.8%. Natural increase accounted for the majority of recent population additions, generating approximately 64.0% of overall gains. Projections for each SA2 area incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data anchored to 2022. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw on 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted via weighted growth aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries, with age-cohort rates extended from 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, the suburb of Hurstbridge is projected to surpass the national median growth rate, gaining 558 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which translates to a 15.8% overall increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Hurstbridge over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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 by AreaSearch indicates that Hurstbridge registers an average of approximately 4 residential approvals annually, totaling roughly 24 homes across the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), with 5 recorded to date in FY-25. Amid recent demographic softening, residential construction has maintained alignment with market requirements, ensuring adequate selection for purchasers, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $429,000 in line with regional norms. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $2.1 million during this financial year, underscoring an overwhelmingly residential development profile.
Building activity in Hurstbridge is considerably lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark, lagging 55.0% below the regional per capita figure. While residential building has picked up pace recently, these subdued construction volumes tend to support pricing and demand across established properties. This below-average activity relative to national figures mirrors the locality's established profile and potential zoning limitations. Current residential approvals comprise 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% townhouses or units, upholding low-density character while catering to buyers prioritizing larger lots. With existing housing stock standing at 98.0% houses, this transition highlights a diminishing supply of greenfield allotments alongside evolving lifestyle requirements for diverse and accessible housing formats. A ratio of 785 residents per dwelling approval underlines the area's subdued building pipeline. Projections indicate that Hurstbridge will add 558 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. If construction volumes continue at their present pace, dwelling additions may fall behind population requirements, potentially tightening buyer competition and strengthening property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hurstbridge
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Hurstbridge, worth an estimated $9 million. A further 59 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.01 billion. 13 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Public works, development frameworks, and major capital investments play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 major infrastructure initiative positioned to influence the locality. Notable surrounding works include the Diamond Creek Trail Extension to Hurstbridge, the Diamond Creek Community Infrastructure Master Plan, along with the North East Link - Tolling Services Package and North East Link - Early Works.
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Diamond Creek Trail Extension to Hurstbridge
The extension of the Diamond Creek Trail from Wattle Glen to Hurstbridge provides enhanced shared-use pathways for walking, cycling, and horse riding along the natural creek corridor, completing a continuous 55km trail from Hurstbridge to Melbourne CBD.
Diamond Creek Community Infrastructure Master Plan
A comprehensive Council-led redevelopment of the Diamond Creek Community Centre precinct. The plan features a new Community Hub with a permanent library, neighbourhood house, and creative arts spaces. It also includes an Aquatic, Health and Fitness Centre comprising an indoor warm water pool and gym, while upgrading existing outdoor facilities. As of early 2026, benchmarking is complete and the draft master plan is scheduled for public exhibition in mid-late 2026.
Plenty River Flood Management Works
Comprehensive flood management program led by Melbourne Water to update flood mapping and planning controls for the Plenty River and Diamond Creek catchments. The project involves utilizing advanced computer modeling and community data to identify high-risk zones, update the Nillumbik Planning Scheme, and inform future mitigation infrastructure such as retarding basins and levees. This data-driven approach aims to improve climate resilience for new developments and emergency response strategies within the shire.
Diamond Creek Outdoor Pool Upgrade
Upgrade of the ageing outdoor pool facility to improve accessibility and user experience, including refurbished change rooms and amenities, a rejuvenated toddlers play pool area, spectator improvements, a new accessible BBQ, swimming club room improvements, new energy-efficient plant equipment, upgraded chemical delivery systems, and accessible walkways. Funded via $1.5 million from the Australian Government Investing in Our Communities program, construction was completed in October 2025. Follow-on plant electrification works, including a compliant chemical delivery bund and replacement of the gas boiler with electric heat pumps, are planned for early 2026.
Diamond Creek Regional Playspace Upgrade
Major upgrade to the Diamond Creek Regional Playspace, featuring new play equipment, improved accessibility features, and enhanced landscaping to meet the needs of the growing community. The nature-themed playspace includes areas for all ages and abilities, integrating with the natural parkland environment.
Eltham Major Activity Centre
Strategic planning project for the Eltham Major Activity Centre to guide long-term land use, housing, employment, transport, public realm and urban design outcomes. The 2020 Structure Plan has now been implemented through Amendment C143nillPt1 to the Nillumbik Planning Scheme, providing the statutory framework for future redevelopment within the activity centre.
Precinct 2A Doreen Development Plan
Approved development plan for Precinct 2A in Doreen, covering about 49.9 hectares across multiple properties. The plan guides future residential subdivision and development, including a local road network, future residential parcels, open space, tree reserves and protection of River Red Gums and other native vegetation. It is intended to deliver about 650 dwellings at a minimum density target of 16.5 dwellings per net developable hectare, with subdivision permit applications to follow the approved plan.
Bridge Inn Road Development Sites - Mernda Precinct 2A
Major residential development forming part of the Mernda Precinct 2A Development Plan, encompassing 49.9 hectares across 45 individual titles. The approved development plan will deliver approximately 650 new dwellings at a minimum density of 16.5 dwellings per net developable hectare, providing housing for nearly 2,000 residents. Features mixed density residential development, extensive tree retention of River Red Gums, public open space network, and new road infrastructure including bus-capable collector roads.
2,159 residents of Hurstbridge are employed, from a labour force of 2,215. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 76.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,733, 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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Hurstbridge possesses a highly skilled workforce with substantial representation in essential services, sustaining a low unemployment rate of 2.5% alongside a 2.5% rise in estimated employment over the preceding twelve months according to AreaSearch statistical modeling. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,159, with local joblessness sitting 2.2% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while labor force participation reaches a notable 76.6% compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records show 31.5% of working residents operated from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary industry sectors employing local residents comprise construction, health care & social assistance, as well as education & training.
Construction demonstrates pronounced local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. In comparison, professional & technical roles account for 7.0% of workers, trailing the regional standard of 10.1%. Comparisons between working population counts and resident numbers from the Census point to relatively constrained local employment capacity. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics over the year ending March 2026 shows local employment expanding by 2.5% against a 2.9% rise in the labor pool, leading to a 0.4 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment alongside a 2.3% expansion in the labor force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise. National occupational projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements across Hurstbridge over five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry trajectories to the local occupational baseline indicates Hurstbridge employment could rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation independent of local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hurstbridge is $2,168 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $898 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,901 a year against an average of $71,047. 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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Postcode taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes across Hurstbridge exceed national benchmarks, recording a median of $53,901 and a mean of $71,047. Across Greater Melbourne, the corresponding figures stand at a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year 2023 suggests updated levels of roughly $59,086 (median) and $77,882 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census placed Hurstbridge household, family, and individual incomes around the 71st percentile nationally. Earnings distributions show the largest segment at 35.2% of residents (1,239 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the broader region's 32.8%.
Those earning more than $3,000 weekly comprise 31.4%, reinforcing local commercial spending. After meeting housing commitments, households preserve 86.7% of their earnings, placing the district in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hurstbridge had 1,224 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. 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 residential landscape in Hurstbridge at the latest Census consisted of 97.5% standalone houses and 2.5% other dwelling types including townhouses, units, and flats, whereas Melbourne metro recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 36.5%, noticeably higher than the Melbourne metro average, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (53.0%) or rented (10.6%). Median monthly mortgage obligations matched Melbourne metro at $2,000, while median weekly rental payments were $420 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro. Nationally, local mortgage commitments surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hurstbridge counted 1,224 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 17% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 81.5%, encompassing couples with children at 43.1%, couples without children at 26.1%, and single parent households at 11.9%. Non-family residences account for the remaining 18.5%, with single occupant dwellings representing 17.3% and group arrangements making up 1.2%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.8 people, surpassing the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.2% of adults in Hurstbridge hold a university qualification, including 20.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 26.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 180 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,062 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of higher education qualifications in Hurstbridge stands at 32.2%, sitting slightly underneath the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary cohort at 20.9%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Technical and vocational training is widely represented, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, including 11.9% with advanced diplomas and 26.0% with certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 29.5% of residents actively undertaking education. This cohort comprises 10.4% attending primary school, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Hurstbridge reaches 5 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 780 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Hurstbridge features 5 operational stops utilizing a network of buses. These facilities are served across 5 distinct routes that generate 1,547 scheduled passenger journeys weekly. Transit proximity is comparatively constrained, with dwellings situated an average of 782 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the suburb's residential profile, commuter travel is directed outward, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of travel and ownership averaging 1.9 cars per household, exceeding regional standards. Furthermore, working from home was recorded by 31.5% of workers in the 2021 Census amid pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 221 daily services across the entire route network, delivering roughly 309 weekly services at each individual stop.
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67.7% of residents in Hurstbridge report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Hurstbridge remain positive according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness incidence and mortality statistics, with lower prevalence rates across both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is notably widespread at approximately 55% of the populace (~1,933 people). Asthma and mental health conditions constitute the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, recorded among 8.5% and 9.5% of the population respectively, while 67.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% throughout Greater Melbourne. Working-age health outcomes remain standard overall. Residents aged 65 and over account for 19.6% of the community (690 people), exceeding the 15.1% share across Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators showing strong performance that aligns closely with national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hurstbridge is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.6%) and Australian (28.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures across Hurstbridge track below metropolitan averages, with 87.8% of the community born in Australia, 94.3% holding citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 34.9% of residents. Judaism represents 0.3% of the local population against 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, English ancestry ranks highest in Hurstbridge at 28.6%, tracking above the regional figure of 20.1%, followed by Australian ancestry at 28.4% compared to 18.4% regionally, and Irish ancestry at 11.3%. Specific cultural backgrounds also show divergence from regional baselines, with Scottish heritage accounting for 9.6% (vs 5.6%), Dutch at 1.7% (vs 1.2%), and Welsh representation reaching 1.0% (vs 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hurstbridge is 41. 23.1% 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 age distribution in Hurstbridge is older than that of Greater Melbourne. August 2026 calculations from AreaSearch indicate that 28.0% of the population belongs to the mature adult and early retirement group (45 - 64), compared to 22.3% across Greater Melbourne, whereas the 25 - 44 age cohort represents 21.5% locally versus 32.1% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 41, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 4 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. Senior cohorts (65+) have expanded from 15.4% at the Census to an estimated 19.6%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that older residents will see the strongest growth, adding 343 residents (50%) to reach 1,033, while youth and young adult demographics are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hurstbridge
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,554 at the 2021 Census → 3,521 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 (SAL21223). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.