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Inverloch has an estimated 6,561 residents, up from 6,526 at the 2021 Census. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 89% of areas nationally. 171 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 60 people per 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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The suburb of Inverloch has an estimated population of 6,561 as of Aug 2026, according to ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This figure represents an increase of 35 people (0.5%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 6,526 people. The adjustment stems from a resident population of 6,452, which AreaSearch derived from the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025), plus 171 newly validated addresses recorded since the Census date. With a density ratio of 60 persons per square kilometer, the suburb offers plenty of space for each resident.
Inverloch has shown steady growth over the past decade, achieving a 1.8% compound annual growth rate that surpasses the SA4 region. Most of the population gains in recent times have been attributed to interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 88.0% of the overall increase. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch originate from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset issued in 2024 (referencing 2022 as its base period). For districts lacking this direct coverage, modeling incorporates the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases using a weighted aggregation method from LGA down to SA2 boundaries, with age-bracket growth trends from these series extended across 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Inverloch is slated for outstanding expansion that ranks within the upper 10 percent of regional non-metropolitan districts across the country. Total population across the suburb of Inverloch is projected to climb by 2,822 persons through to 2041 under SA2 aggregations, generating an overall increase of 41.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
312 new dwellings have been approved in Inverloch over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Inverloch maintains a steady pace of property development, averaging roughly 62 residential approvals annually for a total of 312 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 44 approvals have been recorded. Residential demand and construction remained evenly matched across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) at an average of 1.5 new residents per completed dwelling, though this ratio shifted to no new residents per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, reflecting balanced local building supply.
Approved residential builds feature an average expected construction cost of $511,000, surpassing regional standards and pointing to higher-end development. Furthermore, commercial planning activity is robust, with $42.1 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year. Per capita building activity in the suburb of Inverloch tracks at approximately 75% of the level across Rest of Vic., placing the locality in the 72nd percentile across the nation. Residential growth is heavily weighted toward detached houses at 96.0%, while medium and high-density housing accounts for 4.0%, supporting low-density urban planning and providing generous lot space for inbound purchasers. Overall development density is highlighted by a ratio of approximately 161 people per dwelling approval. Longer-term demographic modeling indicates that the suburb of Inverloch is set to add 2,713 residents leading up to 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. If current residential construction volumes continue unchanged, housing delivery may fail to match population expansion, potentially tightening the local market and driving property price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Inverloch
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Inverloch, worth an estimated $56 million. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.95 billion. 21 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Strategic civic works, major development initiatives, and planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping local outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted 8 significant infrastructure projects expected to influence the suburb of Inverloch. Leading undertakings encompass the Wyndham Garden Inverloch, the Cape to Cape Resilience Project, the RACV Inverloch Resort Expansion, and the Inverloch to Wonthaggi Trail Project, with primary details outlined in the accompanying schedule.
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RACV Inverloch Resort Expansion
Multi-million-dollar expansion of the RACV Inverloch Resort designed by GHD, adding a two-level coastal wing with 36 premium ocean view rooms. Supported by the Victorian Government's Regional Tourism Investment Fund, the project will increase capacity by 20,000 guests annually, deliver additional parking, and upgrade wastewater storage. It is expected to create 120 construction jobs and inject 6.5 million dollars annually into the local economy.
Wyndham Garden Inverloch
A 50-key serviced apartment hotel with two ground floor retail tenancies and a rooftop bar, positioned on the foreshore at the southern tip of Inverloch with 270-degree coastal and parkland views over Anderson Inlet and The Glade foreshore reserve. Developed by Forte Group in partnership with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, with operations to be managed by 1834 Hotels under the Wyndham Garden brand. Architecture by Hachem Architecture and Cornetta Partners. The hotel is under construction and targeting a mid-2026 opening.
Cape to Cape Resilience Project
The Cape to Cape Resilience Project builds coastal resilience from Cape Paterson to Cape Liptrap, addressing erosion and inundation hazards through scientific assessments, community engagement, and adaptive planning. The final Cape to Cape Resilience Plan was released in December 2025 following extensive consultation. On-ground works - a large-scale dune reconstruction and beach nourishment project at Inverloch Surf Beach - commenced in early 2026, funded by $3.3 million from the Australian Government's Coastal Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program.The works aim to rebuild lost sand dunes and restore safe beach access near the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club.
Inverloch to Wonthaggi Trail
Construction of a 14 km off-road shared walking and cycling trail linking Inverloch and Wonthaggi. Much of the route is complete and open, with remaining works focused on gravel path completion, boardwalks, signage, planting and finishing works. The trail starts near Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club, follows public road reserve and drainage reserve corridors including Goroke Street and Drowleys Road, and connects to the Bass Coast Rail Trail in Wonthaggi. Council expects completion in mid 2026.
Summerfields Estate
Masterplanned residential community in Wonthaggi being delivered in multiple stages. The estate includes approximately 450 residential lots together with landscaped open space, wetlands, walking trails and community areas. Construction and staged land releases have continued with further subdivision activity recorded.
Powlett Ridge Estate
Powlett Ridge Estate is a multi-stage residential land development in North Wonthaggi delivered by LandGipps, positioned where the countryside meets the coast. The estate offers lots ranging from around 200 to 2000 square metres, underground services, tree-lined streets and an open space reserve, with views toward the Powlett River flats. Multiple early stages are complete and occupied, with later stages including Stage 5, Stage 6a, Stage 7 and Stage 9 released or currently selling. The site is about 3 kilometres from the Wonthaggi town centre and close to schools, the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve, and the coastal attractions of Cape Paterson and Inverloch, both around 10 minutes away.
North Wonthaggi Affordable Housing Development
Development of nine single-storey affordable dwellings on unused road reserve in George Street to provide housing for low-income households, featuring accessibility provisions and funded through Victoria's Big Housing Build.
Parklands Estate, Wonthaggi
Parklands Estate is a masterplanned residential community in Wonthaggi North, offering modern living with over 8 hectares of open space and parklands. It features house and land packages, underground power, NBN readiness, a recycled water supply, and premium allotments across multiple stages as part of the Wonthaggi North East Precinct Structure Plan area.
2,632 residents of Inverloch are employed, from a labour force of 2,692. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 49.3%. 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 5,959, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in the suburb of Inverloch is characterized by a strong presence of essential service personnel, a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, and annual jobs growth estimated at 1.3% according to statistical aggregations from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,632 individuals. Local joblessness sits 1.4% below the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., whereas labour force participation is subdued at 49.3% relative to 61.1% regionally. Furthermore, 22.7% of working residents indicated working from home at the Census, although earlier pandemic restrictions must be kept in mind.
Employment in the area is anchored primarily by health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Concentration in education & training is notably pronounced, with local workforce share reaching 1.5 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 3.8% of the local workforce compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic.. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident population highlights a comparatively constrained local job market. Review of ABS and SALM series by AreaSearch reveals that over the twelve months to March 2026, employment grew by 1.3% alongside a 0.7% expansion in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Broader workforce projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future industry demand. Across the country, employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Applying these national sector trajectories across the local industry profile suggests employment gains of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Inverloch is $1,286 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $703 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,512 a year against an average of $63,558. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate that median taxpayer income in the suburb of Inverloch is $49,512, with the average at $63,558. These figures trail the national standard and compare against a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 in Regional Vic.. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $54,275 for the median and $69,672 for the average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings position the suburb of Inverloch between the 19th and 29th percentiles across Australia.
A cohort of 1,705 individuals (26.0% of residents) earns between $800 - 1,499 weekly, contrasting with metropolitan trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.3%. Although residents retain 87.4% of their earnings after housing expenses, overall disposable income places at the 23rd percentile nationally, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Inverloch had 2,661 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 57% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $346 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 26.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property across the suburb of Inverloch at the most recent Census was composed of 91.1% standalone houses and 8.8% other dwelling types including units, townhouses, and apartments, relative to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Fully owned properties accounted for a significant 56.5% of homes, far exceeding regional levels, while mortgaged residences represented 25.1% and rental accommodations made up 18.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $1,700 and the median weekly rent was $346, as compared to Regional Vic. benchmarks of $1,430 and $285. Nationally, local mortgage commitments remain below the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also tracking below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Inverloch counted 2,661 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 68.4% of all households in the suburb of Inverloch, comprising couples without children at 39.6%, couples with children at 21.9%, and single parent households at 6.2%. The remaining 31.6% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person dwellings at 29.9% and group housing at 1.6%. The typical household contains a median of 2.2 people, which is slightly below the Regional Vic. standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.5% of adults in Inverloch hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 463 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,053 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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Tertiary attainment among residents of the suburb of Inverloch aged 15 and over is strong, with 29.5% holding higher education qualifications compared to 18.1% across the SA4 region and 20.7% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Technical and vocational credentials are also widespread, held by 34.7% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates at 22.6% and advanced diplomas at 12.1%. Ongoing academic enrollment involves 22.8% of the local population. Within this student group, 8.9% attend primary schools, 7.0% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.4% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Inverloch means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within the suburb of Inverloch features 21 designated stops across 3 dedicated routes, supplying 87 passenger departures each week. Commuter access is moderate, with residents positioned an average of 524 meters from their nearest transit node. Due to the area's residential character, outbound commuting is widespread, with private motor vehicles accounting for 94% of trips and households maintaining an average of 1.4 vehicles. In addition, 22.7% of residents worked remotely at the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Public transit scheduling delivers an average of 12 daily services across the entire network, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.7% of residents in Inverloch report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate positive health outcomes in the suburb of Inverloch, showing lower general prevalence of chronic illness and favorable mortality rates, although medical conditions are elevated among older, vulnerable age groups relative to national averages. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 52% of the population (~3,410 people), slightly trailing the typical SA2 district. Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 11.6% and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 61.7% of the population reported no long-term illnesses compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic..
Overall health across working-age demographics aligns with typical standards. Residents aged 65 and over total 2,342 people, or 35.7% of the community, which is higher than the 24.0% regional proportion, though this cohort ranks lower nationwide than the wider local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Inverloch is largely Australian-born, at 85.9% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.7%) and Australian (28.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural and linguistic diversity in the suburb of Inverloch is relatively low, with Australian-born residents accounting for 85.9% of the populace, 92.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the primary religion, practiced by 44.0% of the community. Judaism forms the most notable overrepresented minority faith at 0.1%, matching the 0.1% share observed across Regional Vic.. The leading reported ancestral origins in the suburb of Inverloch are English (31.7%), Australian (28.6%), and Irish (10.7%). Other European backgrounds demonstrate elevated representation relative to regional patterns, including Dutch ancestry at 3.1% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Scottish at 10.3% (against 8.8%), and French at 0.5% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Inverloch is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. 15.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of the suburb of Inverloch strongly reflects its appeal as a lifestyle and retirement hub. Updated projections for August 2026 indicate that retirees and senior residents aged 65+ comprise 35.7% of the community, notably above the 24.0% mark in Regional Vic., whereas adults aged 25 - 44 represent 18.1% compared to 23.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 54, remaining level with the 2021 Census, while sitting 11 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and higher than the Australian Census median of 38.
The proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has decreased from 25.5% at the Census to an estimated 22.8%. Long-term forecasts to 2041 indicate that older residents aged 65+ will experience the largest absolute increase, rising by 869 (37%) to 3,211, while the 25 - 44 demographic is projected to be the fastest growing segment, expanding by 55% to 1,844.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Inverloch
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 Jul 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 — 171 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,526 at the 2021 Census → 6,561 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 (SAL21235). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.