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Ivanhoe (Vic.) has an estimated 15,199 residents, up from 13,374 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,825 people, or 13.6%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 317 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 2,744 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Ivanhoe's population is estimated at around 15,199 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,825 people (13.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,374 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 15,144, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 317 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,743 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Ivanhoe's 13.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.5%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 90.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, is predicted over the period with the area expected to increase by 6,601 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 43.1% in total over the 16 years.
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854 new dwellings have been approved in Ivanhoe (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 170 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 199 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 15% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 211, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Ivanhoe has averaged around 170 new dwelling approvals each year, with an estimated 854 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 194 so far in FY-26. With an average of 1.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $532,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments.
Additionally, $76.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment. When measured against Greater Melbourne, Ivanhoe shows 81.0% higher construction activity (per person). creating greater choice for buyers. This level is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 15.0% detached dwellings and 85.0% attached dwellings. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 53.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. At around 87 people per approval, Ivanhoe reflects a developing area. Future projections show Ivanhoe adding 6,546 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.
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Development applications around Ivanhoe (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ivanhoe (Vic.), worth an estimated $1.44 billion. A further 92 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $137.9 billion. 35 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 28 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment, YarraBend - The Mills Alphington, Riverbend Ivanhoe, and North Yarra Main Sewer Rehabilitation Project, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment
Ongoing revitalisation of the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital site, consolidating sub-acute, veteran, mental health, aged care and rehabilitation services. The site now hosts the Surgery Centre with eight operating theatres, an expanded mental health precinct including the statewide Psychological Trauma Recovery Service, the Health and Rehabilitation Centre and the Medical and Cognitive Research Unit. A new 10-bed Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) centre, operated by Austin Health for young people aged 16 to 25, opened on the site in early 2026 as part of the Victorian Government's broader 141 million dollar statewide YPARC program.Further upgrades to surgery and mental health facilities are planned to support an expanded Austin Hospital emergency department.
YarraBend - The Mills Alphington
YarraBend is Glenvill Developments' $1.2 billion masterplanned community on the 16.5-hectare former Amcor paper mill site in Alphington, 6.5km from Melbourne CBD. The Mills is a completed sub-precinct within YarraBend featuring 137 DKO-designed townhouses and loft-style residences that draw on the site's industrial heritage. The broader YarraBend precinct comprises approximately 1,500 dwellings across multiple precincts including apartments, townhouses, heritage warehouse conversions, and riverfront homes. Active construction continues on later precincts including Seren Row and Tambour Townhouses.Amenities include a world-class subterranean wellness centre with pools and spa, The Bend dining and retail precinct, 300 metres of Yarra River frontage, and multiple parks.
Riverbend Ivanhoe
Boutique development of around 75 one, two and three bedroom apartments by Norus Projects at 24-26 Lower Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe. Marketing and sales are active and construction has commenced, with completion targeted for late 2026.
Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Stage 2
Stage 2 redevelopment of the Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre to modernise ageing aquatic facilities. Works include refurbishment of the existing 25m pool, new learn-to-swim and 20m warm water therapy pools, upgraded spa, sauna and steam room, accessible change rooms and an all-electric 5 Star Green Star design. Banyule City Council continues to seek external funding, with advocacy paused while updated construction costings are confirmed.
Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Victorian Government funded $275 million expansion of Austin Hospital's emergency department in Heidelberg. Main works are underway to deliver a new three-storey emergency department, refurbishment within the existing hospital footprint, up to 29 additional treatment spaces, a dedicated paediatric emergency zone, improved clinical administration areas, expanded staff amenities and an upgraded short stay unit. The project will support around 30,000 additional emergency presentations each year while Austin Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women remain operational during staged construction.
Candela Ivanhoe
Six-level glass facade apartment building at 107 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe. 62 designer residences with 1-4 bedroom apartments, penthouses and loft style residences. Designed by John Demos architect and Kathy Demos interior designer.
Alphington Village
A major mixed-use precinct on the former Amcor Paper Mill site, featuring 632 build-to-rent apartments, 150 affordable housing units, and 25,000sqm of retail and commercial space. The development includes six towers ranging from 5 to 14 levels, a Coles supermarket, ALDI, childcare centre, and community facilities centered around a village square.
Bell Street Mall Neighbourhood Activity Centre Masterplan
Masterplan and Design Guide to revitalise Bell Street Mall. Includes new public spaces, well-designed higher-density housing, preserving historic character, promoting economic growth, and urban design frameworks for building heights and landscaping. The Masterplan was adopted in December 2025 with works to improve signage, shopfronts, seating, lighting, and murals scheduled to begin in late 2026.
9,488 residents of Ivanhoe (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 9,772. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 74.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,778, 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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Ivanhoe possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.9%, and 4.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 9,488 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.9% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 45.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area has particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. On the other hand, construction is under-represented, with only 6.3% of Ivanhoe's workforce compared to 9.7% in Greater Melbourne. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 4.0% while labour force increased by 4.8%, resulting in unemployment rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Ivanhoe. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Ivanhoe's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Ivanhoe (Vic.) is $2,232 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,084 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,302 a year against an average of $111,848. The average runs 66% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Ivanhoe had a median income among taxpayers of $67,302 with the average level standing at $111,848. This is among the top percentile nationally and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $73,776 (median) and $122,608 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Ivanhoe, between the 80th and 85th percentiles nationally.
The earnings profile shows 29.2% of the population (4,438 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. Economic strength emerges through 37.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 81st percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ivanhoe (Vic.) had 5,310 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 25% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Ivanhoe, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 52.9% houses and 47.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Ivanhoe was well beyond that of Melbourne metro, at 35.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (30.7%) or rented (33.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Melbourne metro average at $2,383, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $430, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Ivanhoe's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ivanhoe (Vic.) counted 5,310 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,035 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 67.3% of all households, comprising 31.2% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.7%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.7% of adults in Ivanhoe (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 32.5% with a bachelor degree and 15.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 4,153 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,159 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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Educational attainment in Ivanhoe significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 53.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.8% in SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 32.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational pathways account for 19.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (10.0%). Educational participation is notably high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.5% in tertiary education, 8.0% in primary education, and 7.2% pursuing secondary education.
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Public transport in Ivanhoe (Vic.) reaches 68 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 transport analysis reveals 68 active transport stops operating within Ivanhoe comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 14 individual routes, collectively providing 4,177 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 198 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 76%, with 10% by train and 6% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. A high 45.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 596 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 61 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.0% of residents in Ivanhoe (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Ivanhoe, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups , and the rate of private health cover found to be exceptionally high at approximately 71% of the total population (10,760 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.3 and 7.1% of residents, respectively, while 71.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 19.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,994 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.9% of Ivanhoe (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 24.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.6%) and Australian (18.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ivanhoe was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.9% of its population born overseas and 24.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Ivanhoe was found to be Christianity, which makes up 45.0% of people in Ivanhoe. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.3% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ivanhoe are English, comprising 21.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.9% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.2% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Italian is notably overrepresented at 8.2% of Ivanhoe (vs 5.2% regionally), Greek at 4.3% (vs 2.7%) and Macedonian at 0.9% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ivanhoe (Vic.) is 40. 26.9% 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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With a median age of 40, Ivanhoe is somewhat higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (10.6% locally), while 5 - 14 year-olds are under-represented (9.3%). In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.1% to 6.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 10.7% to 9.3%. Demographic modeling suggests Ivanhoe's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041.
The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 1,162 people (116%) from 1,003 to 2,166.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ivanhoe (Vic.)
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 7 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 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 — 317 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,374 at the 2021 Census → 15,199 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 (SAL21246). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.