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Invermay Park has an estimated 2,001 residents, up from 1,692 at the 2021 Census — a change of 309 people, or 18.3%. Growth has averaged 3.0% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 43.0% of that increase. That puts 797 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region, combined with address registers verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Invermay Park has an estimated population of approximately 2,001 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 309 individuals (18.3%) since the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 1,692 residents. The calculation is derived from an estimated resident population of 1,996 computed by AreaSearch utilizing June 2025 ABS ERP releases, supplemented by 90 validated new addresses added post-Census. With this population level, the density stands at 797 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks recorded in similar locations.
The 18.3% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Invermay Park since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Vic. average of 4.3% as well as the broader SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, who made up roughly 43.0% of the overall population gains, although natural increase and interstate migration also contributed positive numbers. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 unit, published in 2024 with a baseline of 2022, have been adopted by AreaSearch. In instances where specific SA2 regions lacked this data, figures were sourced from the 2023 Regional/LGA projections issued by the VIC State Government, adjusted by weighting and aggregating growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age structure growth patterns derived from these aggregations are applied to projections spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Invermay Park is anticipated to experience substantial growth, placing it in the top quarter of Australian regional areas, with a projected increase of 443 residents by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 figures, representing a total gain of 21.9% over the 16 years.
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68 new dwellings have been approved in Invermay Park over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, running ahead of 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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An analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from regional data indicates that the suburb of Invermay Park has averaged approximately 13 new home approvals annually. This includes an estimated 68 residences approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 22 approvals registered in FY-26 so far. With an average of 4 new residents added for each completed residence over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local housing supply is lagging demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices. Newly built homes carry an average construction value of $545,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals total $180,000 for the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. In comparison to the Rest of Vic., the suburb of Invermay Park records about 62% of the per capita building activity, though it ranks in the 84th percentile among all locations evaluated across the country. Single family houses make up 88.0% of new residential activity, with apartments and townhouses comprising the remaining 12.0%, which preserves a low density footprint and appeals to buyers seeking space. Representing approximately 119 people per approval, the suburb of Invermay Park exhibits characteristics typical of a developing locality. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Invermay Park will gain 438 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. While construction activity is keeping reasonable pace with this projected population increase, home buyers may experience heightened competition as the local population grows.
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Development applications around Invermay Park
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Invermay Park, worth an estimated $5.46 billion. 11 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development strategies are critical drivers of regional performance. In total, 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on this area. Prominent local initiatives include the Central Neighbourhood Activity Centre Ballarat North, the Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework, the Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades, and the Ballarat North Precinct Structure Plan, with the primary projects of interest outlined below.
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Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework
The City of Ballarat is preparing a new Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for the Wendouree Station precinct as part of its Urban Renewal Program, initiated in 2024. The plan will guide land use, built form, housing development, employment retention and growth, transport integration, contamination management, and environmental and heritage outcomes around Wendouree train station. It supersedes the 2019 Wendouree Station Masterplan and will provide the strategic justification required to amend the Ballarat Planning Scheme.Community engagement is planned in two stages, commencing late 2025, including a Discussion Paper followed by a Draft Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for public comment.
Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades
The Ballarat Major Events Precinct project involves a major redevelopment of Mars Stadium and the surrounding Eureka Sports Precinct in Wendouree. Delivered by Development Victoria in partnership with the City of Ballarat and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the project includes 5,000 new permanent seats at Mars Stadium (increasing total capacity to 10,000) and a new Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre on the former showgrounds site with a synthetic track, pavilion, and light towers. It also features accessibility improvements, water-sensitive urban design, and extensive landscaping.The design highlights a structural timber roof and Wadawurrung-inspired brickwork patterning. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in late 2026.
Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment
The $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment is in its third and final stage, building a new seven-level hospital tower delivered by Built in partnership with the Victorian Health Building Authority and Grampians Health. The tower will include a new main entrance off Sturt Street, a new emergency department with an integrated mental health, alcohol and other drugs hub, a women and children's hub, a state-of-the-art operating theatre suite, an expanded critical care floor, a new helipad, and around 100 extra inpatient and short stay beds.As of late 2025, structural works on the new tower are well advanced, with vertical concrete pours progressing and four tower cranes operating on site. Earlier stages have already delivered a six-storey central energy plant and support services building on Drummond Street, and an expanded multi-deck carpark adding 400 spaces. Once complete, the upgraded hospital will treat at least 18,000 more emergency patients and 14,500 additional inpatients per year, supporting around 4,000 extra surgeries annually. The project is on track for completion in 2027.
Central Neighbourhood Activity Centre Ballarat North
A core component of the Ballarat North Precinct Structure Plan (PSP), this Neighbourhood Activity Centre (NAC) is designed to serve a future community of approximately 5,600 households. The centre is planned to support 8,000-12,000 sqm of supermarket floorspace, providing for two to three full-line supermarkets. The broader precinct development includes two government primary schools, a government secondary school, two sporting reserves, and a local convenience centre to support a projected population of up to 19,000 residents.
Ballarat North Precinct Structure Plan
The Ballarat North Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a comprehensive strategic framework for developing Ballarat's Northern Growth Area, covering 832 hectares. As of February 2026, the project is under assessment by a Standing Advisory Committee, with a directions hearing held on 13 February 2026 and public hearings scheduled for March 2026. The plan will facilitate approximately 5,600 new dwellings for 15,000 residents and includes a major Neighbourhood Activity Centre, a local convenience centre, two government primary schools, and one secondary school.Significant infrastructure includes road upgrades to Gillies Road and Midland Highway, a new bridge over Burrumbeet Creek at Cummins Road, and extensive conservation of the native vegetation precinct.
Wendouree Library and Learning Centre
A proposed 2,700 sqm double-storey library and learning centre at Weeramar Park that will replace the existing Wendouree Library at Stockland Wendouree. The facility will include a modern library, City of Ballarat customer service point, Visitor Information Centre services, Parent Place, maker space, study and activity areas, relaxation spaces, cafe and free WiFi. Haskell Architects, with Porter Architects, is completing the detailed design following appointment in June 2025. Community engagement on the detailed design has been undertaken and the project remains a Tier 1 advocacy priority while the City of Ballarat seeks State and Federal Government funding for construction.
Learmonth Road Retail Hub
A large-format retail destination in Wendouree spanning approximately 29,450 square metres, completed in early 2026. Designed for homemaker and lifestyle brands, the centre features over 360 on-site car parks and tenancies ranging from 1,000 to 2,700 square metres. Tenants include Amart Furniture, Forty Winks, Pillow Talk, Nick Scali, Eureka Furniture, Suave, Adriatic Furniture, and discount retailer Choice. The site occupies a strategic golden mile location on Learmonth Road with high visibility and approximately 20,000 daily passing vehicles.
Albert Street Social Housing Development
A $15.5 million social and affordable housing development at 119 Albert Street, Ballarat. Delivered by Uniting Housing and designed by MGS Architects, the four-storey building provides 24 new one- and two-bedroom apartments to support vulnerable people on the Victorian Housing Register.
1,121 residents of Invermay Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,135. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 66.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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. The working-day population is estimated at 1,473, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Invermay Park possesses a skilled labor force, with strong representation in essential service fields, a jobless rate of only 1.2%, and an estimated annual employment expansion of 3.5%, derived from aggregated regional datasets. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,121, while the unemployment rate was 2.5% below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%. Labor force participation is fairly standard, sitting at 66.0% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. According to Census records, a low proportion of residents, 12.2%, worked from home, although this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The workforce shows a high concentration in education & training, which is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, the agricultural, forestry & fishing sector employs only 1.2% of the local workforce, well below the 7.5% average for Regional Vic. The mismatch between the local working population and the resident workforce suggests this largely residential locality offers few local job opportunities. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS data aggregated from the surrounding statistical areas, the past 12 months saw job numbers rise by 3.5% and the labor force expand by 3.7%, leading to a small 0.1 percentage point rise in the jobless rate. Meanwhile, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% fall in employment, a 0.3% drop in the labor force, and a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Further context on long-term labor demand in the suburb of Invermay Park can be drawn from national employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year national growth trends have been modeled against the local workforce structure. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Modeling these trends locally suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Invermay Park should expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
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Median household income in Invermay Park is $1,775 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $749 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,244 a year against an average of $59,375. 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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In the suburb of Invermay Park, the median taxpayer income stands at $46,244, with an average income of $59,375, according to ATO postcode data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below national averages and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $50,693 for the median and $65,087 for the average. Census records show that family, household, and individual incomes in the suburb of Invermay Park are modest, ranking between the 38th and 51st percentiles.
The data indicates that 37.0% of the population, or 740 individuals, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, which is consistent with regional trends where 30.3% share this range. After paying for housing, residents retain 90.9% of their earnings, indicating solid discretionary spending capacity, while the local SEIFA income score falls in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Invermay Park had 653 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Invermay Park was composed of 96.0% separate houses and 4.0% alternative dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Invermay Park were significantly higher than the regional average, sitting at 53.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (36.1%) or tenants (10.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,517, which is higher than the Regional Vic.
average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent was $340, compared to $285 regionally. By comparison, housing costs in the suburb of Invermay Park are lower than the national medians, which stand at $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Invermay Park counted 653 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 772 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 75.8%, consisting of 31.3% couples with children, 36.7% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.2%, with single person households representing 22.8% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.0% of adults in Invermay Park hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles reveal some challenges, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications sitting at 19.0%, which is well below the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 12.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 3.7% and postgraduate degrees at 3.0%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 24.6%. Enrolment rates in education are high, with 25.7% of residents currently studying.
This group includes 8.9% in high schools, 7.5% in primary schools, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Invermay Park reaches 15 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 includes 15 active stops within the suburb of Invermay Park, which are serviced by 2 unique transit routes providing a combined 362 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 189 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 98%. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is above the regional average. A relatively low proportion of residents, 12.2%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 51 daily trips across the local routes, which translates to roughly 24 weekly trips per stop.
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61.6% of residents in Invermay Park report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 in the suburb of Invermay Park align closely with national averages based on mortality and chronic illness data, showing typical rates of illness across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population, which equates to about 1,007 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues are arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.4% and 9.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 61.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort has elevated rates of chronic illness, presenting notable health challenges. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.6% of the population, representing 512 people, which exceeds the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Seniors in the area exhibit particularly strong health outcomes, ranking higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Invermay Park is largely Australian-born, at 95.0% of residents, with 1.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.2%) and Australian (31.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Invermay Park has below-average cultural diversity, with 95.0% of the population born in Australia, 95.0% holding citizenship, and 98.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 62.2% of residents, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. In terms of parental heritage, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 33.2%, Australian at 31.4%, and Irish at 12.7%. Some minor ethnic ancestries show notable local concentrations, with Dutch residents slightly overrepresented at 1.8% compared to 1.7% regionally, Scottish heritage at 9.1% compared to 8.8% regionally, and Welsh ancestry at 0.5% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Invermay Park is 49, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Invermay Park is 49 years, which is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and well above the Australian median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented locally at 16.0% compared to regional trends, while the 35 - 44 age cohort is underrepresented at 9.4%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased its share of the population from 8.0% to 9.4%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 7.7% to 8.9%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort shrank from 17.9% to 16.0%.
Demographic projections to 2041 point to significant shifts, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 104 people (59%) from 178 to 283, while the 55 to 64 cohort is projected to grow by 6%, adding 17 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Invermay Park
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 90 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,692 at the 2021 Census → 2,001 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 (SAL21237). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.