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Invermay Park has an estimated 1,988 residents, up from 1,692 at the 2021 Census — a change of 296 people, or 17.5%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 43.0% of that increase. That puts 792 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 evaluations combining ABS regional population releases and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Invermay Park has reached an estimated population of approximately 1,988 by Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 296 residents (17.5%) compared to the 1,692 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this shift by pairing an estimated resident count of 1,986 from the ABS ERP release of June 2025 with 90 newly validated addresses logged after the census benchmark. Consequently, population density stands at 792 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with the broader benchmark averages compiled across AreaSearch study areas.
With its 17.5% post-2021 census surge, the suburb of Invermay Park outpaced both the Rest of Vic. (4.4%) and its wider SA4 district, positioning it at the forefront of regional expansion. Inbound overseas arrivals served as the primary demographic catalyst, accounting for roughly 43.0% of recent population additions, alongside positive contributions across interstate movements and natural increase. Projections published in 2024 by Geoscience Australia and the ABS using 2022 baseline figures serve as the foundation for AreaSearch SA2 modeling. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch integrates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA metrics to the SA2 level through weighted population distribution modeling. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are likewise applied across every location for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking forward, demographic forecasts position the suburb of Invermay Park within the premier quartile of regional Australian territories, projecting an addition of 418 residents up to 2041 via aggregated SA2 metrics, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 20.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Invermay Park over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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AreaSearch metrics drawn from ABS building consent statistics show that annual residential approvals have averaged roughly 10 within the local market, accumulating an estimated 54 approved residences across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 28 approved during FY-25 to date. Over that identical 5-year span (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx averaging 3.5 new residents annually for every completed home has created structural undersupply, generating heightened market tension and buyer competition. Furthermore, mean residential building costs reach $545,000, surpassing typical regional figures and signaling an emphasis on higher-standard dwellings, while FY-25 commercial consents totaling $180,000 underline the dominant residential fabric of the locality.
Relative to the Rest of Vic., per capita building development in the area tracks 19.0% lower, even as the location achieves a standing in the 90th percentile across nationwide assessments following a recent building uptick. Low-density residential forms dominate recent building work, with freestanding single-family dwellings representing 93.0% of permits and townhouses or apartments accounting for 7.0%, catering directly to purchasers seeking spacious suburban living. An intensity of approximately 70 residents per permitted home reflects the prevailing expansion profile of the district. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate an incoming cohort of 416 additional inhabitants by 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, residential completions could fall short of demographic additions, elevating purchasing demand and providing ongoing price momentum.
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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 economic momentum and property performance are heavily guided by civic investments and major development frameworks. AreaSearch has identified 2 prominent undertakings anticipated to influence the immediate surroundings. Leading developments 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 key local priorities detailed 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.
1,120 residents of Invermay Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,135. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 66.2%. 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 1,459, about 73% 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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Local workers possess substantial capability, exhibiting solid presence across critical service industries, an unemployment standing of merely 1.3%, and a 3.3% yearly uptick in job creation according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. Total working residents stood at 1,120 in March 2026, paired with an unemployment figure 2.4% below the 3.7% recorded throughout Regional Vic., while local participation reached 66.2%, comfortably higher than the 61.1% seen across Regional Vic.. Remote employment remained modest at 12.2% during the Census, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions provide context for this figure. Resident employment demonstrates high concentrations across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The community shows an especially pronounced focus in education & training, recording an employment footprint 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.2% of the local workforce compared to 7.5% across the surrounding region. Comparison between resident counts and local workplace numbers confirms that internal commercial job generation remains relatively constrained within this residential setting. Aggregated SALM and ABS statistics evaluated by AreaSearch show that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 3.3% and the labour supply grew by 3.6%, creating a 0.2 percentage point uptick in the jobless rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour participation drop by 0.3%, and joblessness decrease by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term hiring expectations can be gauged through the Mar-26 national releases from Jobs and Skills Australia. Projecting these industry-wide trajectories across the existing workforce profile highlights distinct sector variances, set against broader country-wide employment expectations of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years. Applying these sectoral metrics locally suggests workforce gains of 6.3% over a five-year horizon and 13.3% across ten years (a weighted illustrative baseline that excludes localized population changes).
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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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated at the postcode tier by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Invermay Park generated a median return of $46,244 and an average figure of $59,375. These amounts trail national benchmarks as well as the Regional Vic. comparisons of $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average). Adjusting for a 9.62% Wage Price Index lift recorded since financial year 2023 brings projected earnings to roughly $50,693 at the median and $65,087 on average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings within the 38th to 51st percentiles.
Furthermore, 37.0% of individuals (735 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the 30.3% regional benchmark. Residents keep 90.9% of their income after meeting shelter expenses, demonstrating solid expenditure capacity, while the district sits in the 5th decile of the SEIFA economic index.
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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Census structural findings reveal that detached dwellings formed 96.0% of the local housing stock alongside 4.0% in medium or higher density formats (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Vic. benchmarks of 90.1% freestanding houses and 9.9% alternative configurations. Outright homeownership proved notably higher than Regional Vic., standing at 53.7%, while mortgaged residences made up 36.1% and tenancy accounted for 10.2%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,517, exceeding the $1,430 regional standard, while typical weekly rents reached $340 against $285 for Regional Vic.. Looking nationally, the local mortgage figure compares favorably to the $1,863 Australian median, and rental payments remain below the country-wide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Invermay Park counted 653 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 767 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 constitute the primary living arrangement at 75.8% of all households, encompassing 36.7% childless couples, 31.3% couples with children, and 7.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family dwellings make up 24.2% of residences, consisting of single-person households at 22.8% and shared group homes at 1.2%. The typical home accommodates 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic..
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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Attainment figures show that tertiary degree completion stands at 19.0%, falling noticeably short of the 33.4% VIC standard and highlighting an area for educational development. Within higher education, bachelor degrees constitute 12.3%, graduate diplomas account for 3.7%, and postgraduate credentials represent 3.0%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational pathways are strongly represented, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of 11.0% with advanced diplomas and 24.6% holding vocational certificates. General education engagement remains strong, with 25.7% of the community undertaking studies. Broken down across tiers, 8.9% attend secondary school, 7.5% are enrolled in primary education, and 4.4% are engaged in higher educational programs.
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Public transport in Invermay Park reaches 15 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Transit mapping identifies 15 active stops situated across the local road network. These destinations are connected by 2 separate transit lines, delivering a collective 1,456 scheduled services weekly. Proximity to transit infrastructure is exceptional, with properties situated an average of 189 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the commuter-oriented nature of the area, 98% of journeys to work are conducted via private car. Households maintain an average of 1.7 vehicles, surpassing regional averages, while 12.2% worked remotely during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences. Transit schedules provide a combined average of 208 daily departures across operating corridors, corresponding to roughly 97 scheduled weekly departures for each designated boarding location.
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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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Community wellness patterns align closely with country-wide standards based on AreaSearch mortality indicators and chronic illness rates, showing typical condition levels among both younger and older cohorts. Private medical coverage is held by approximately 50% of the population (~1,000 people), remaining below the 55.7% national baseline. Local diagnostic data indicates that arthritis affects 10.4% and asthma affects 9.1% of community members, while 61.6% report having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 63.4% throughout Regional Vic.. Working-age residents experience comparatively elevated rates of ongoing health issues. Older citizens aged 65 and over comprise 26.9% of the local population (534 people), tracking ahead of the 24.0% regional proportion.
Among seniors, personal health outcomes are exceptionally positive, exceeding wider population rankings on national indices.
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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Cultural metrics indicate a largely homogenous demographic structure, with 95.0% of residents native to Australia, 95.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 98.4% speaking exclusively English within the household. Christianity forms the predominant spiritual affiliation, embraced by 62.2% of community members in comparison to 47.3% observed across Regional Vic.. Looking at parental birthplaces and ancestry, English heritage represents the largest group at 33.2%, followed by Australian ancestry at 31.4% and Irish roots at 12.7%. Several other backgrounds display slightly higher local concentrations than their regional counterparts, including Dutch ancestry at 1.8% (vs 1.7% regionally), Scottish heritage at 9.1% (vs 8.8%), and Welsh heritage at 0.5% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Invermay Park is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 20.8% 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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Demographic composition aligns with Regional Vic. distributions across standard brackets, with the greatest variance measuring 6.0 percentage points. The median age remains at an estimated 50, matching the 2021 Census baseline while sitting 7 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and higher than the national median of 38 from that same Census. Middle-aged and younger senior demographics (45 - 64) have decreased from 31.3% to an estimated 29.5% since the census count. Looking toward 2041, younger working-age residents (25 - 44) will drive the majority of local growth, expanding by 143 residents (42%) to reach a cohort size of 483.
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 Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 90 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,692 at the 2021 Census → 1,988 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 (SAL21237). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.