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Ivanhoe (Vic.) has an estimated 15,268 residents, up from 13,374 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,894 people, or 14.2%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 338 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 2,756 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and validated post-Census address additions, the suburb of Ivanhoe (Vic.) has an estimated population of approximately 15,268 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,894 people (14.2%) compared to the 13,374 people documented in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 15,153 determined from the ABS ERP release (June 2025) alongside 338 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,756 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile across AreaSearch's nationwide benchmarks.
Outpacing both the wider SA3 area (5.6%) and the state overall, the suburb of Ivanhoe (Vic.) emerged as a regional growth outperformer with its 14.2% increase since the 2021 census. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 90.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch, supplemented where necessary by 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA figures aggregated to SA2 boundaries via population-weighting. Age-cohort expansion rates derived from these models are similarly applied across all geographies between 2032 and 2041. Future demographic modelling positions the suburb of Ivanhoe (Vic.) in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide for forward momentum, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a gain of 6,690 persons by 2041, equating to an overall expansion of 43.1% over the 16 years.
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893 new dwellings have been approved in Ivanhoe (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 178 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 206 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 197, 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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Statistical area allocations of ABS building approval records analyzed by AreaSearch indicate an annual approval rate of roughly 178 dwellings in Ivanhoe. Over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 893 residential dwellings were approved, with 197 recorded to date in FY-25. An average intake of 1.3 new residents per year per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to well-aligned supply and demand dynamics and balanced local conditions. Furthermore, developers are clearly targeting upscale purchasers, evidenced by an average expected construction cost of $659,000 per dwelling.
In addition, commercial planning momentum is underscored by $76.7 million in non-residential approvals secured during the current financial year. Per capita residential development approvals in Ivanhoe surpass Greater Melbourne by 102.0%, providing prospective purchasers with considerable selection. This elevated volume substantially exceeds nationwide averages, highlighting strong developer appetite. Medium- and high-density formats dominate recent approvals, with apartments and townhouses comprising 83.0% against 17.0% for detached houses. This structural shift toward higher-density development introduces attainable entry points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors, while representing a notable pivot away from the existing housing stock (presently 53.0% detached dwellings) due to land constraints and changing demographic demands. Ivanhoe's pipeline reflects an active urban growth corridor, averaging approximately 73 people per approved dwelling. Long-term forecasts indicate that Ivanhoe will expand by 6,575 residents by 2041 relative to AreaSearch's latest quarterly figures. While residential building activity continues at a steady pace alongside anticipated population gains, incoming residents may experience heightened market competition over time.
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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 $138 billion. 32 are already under construction and 33 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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Local capital expenditure and planning developments serve as fundamental drivers of community performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 major initiatives anticipated to influence the district, highlighted by the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment, Riverbend Ivanhoe, YarraBend - The Mills Alphington, and the North Yarra Main Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
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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
The Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion is a $275 million healthcare infrastructure project funded by the Victorian Government. Delivered by Built and the Victorian Health Building Authority, the project constructs a new multi-storey emergency facility adding up to 29 emergency treatment spaces, a dedicated paediatric emergency zone, and upgraded short-stay units. Main construction is underway with completion scheduled for 2028.
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.
9,380 residents of Ivanhoe (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 9,667. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 73.7%. 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 13,915, 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 features a well-credentialed labour force heavily concentrated in professional industries, supported by a low jobless rate of 3.0% and annual job growth of 3.8% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 9,380, while local joblessness sat 1.8% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Workforce engagement remains sound, with a participation rate of 73.7% compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Notably, 45.6% of residents indicated working from home in Census returns, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be noted. The primary industry sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
Professional & technical services exhibit pronounced local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.4 times greater than the broader regional average. In contrast, construction represents only 6.3% of resident employment versus 9.7% regionally. A comparison between Census working figures and local resident numbers suggests that while employment exists locally, a substantial proportion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data shows that across the 12-month period, local employment grew by 3.8% while the labour force expanded by 4.6%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage points increase in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered employment gains of 2.1%, workforce expansion of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage points lift in joblessness. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements. When applying nationwide forecasts (6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years) across Ivanhoe's industry distribution, projected local employment expansion reaches 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (calculated as a weighted industry extrapolation for indicative review without local demographic adjustments).
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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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ATO taxpayer records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrate an average individual income of $111,848 and a median of $67,302 in the suburb of Ivanhoe. These metrics place the area in the upper percentile nationwide, substantially higher than Greater Melbourne averages of $75,164 and $57,688. Factoring in 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $122,608 (average) and $73,776 (median). In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and personal earnings all placed within the 80th to 85th percentiles nationally.
Roughly 29.2% of residents (4,458 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the regional share of 32.8%. High earners making over $3,000/week comprise 37.1%, demonstrating substantial economic resilience. Residential costs absorb 14.0% of earnings, positioning the community in the 81st percentile for disposable income and the 9th decile for SEIFA income.
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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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According to Census records, Ivanhoe's housing stock was divided between detached houses (52.9%) and medium-to-high density formats including apartments and semi-detached homes (47.0%), contrasting with Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 35.8%, noticeably higher than metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 30.7% and rental accommodation comprised 33.5%. The typical monthly mortgage repayment stood at $2,383 and median weekly rent was $430, both exceeding Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390. Across Australia, Ivanhoe's repayments and rental costs sit well above the national medians of $1,863 per month and $375 per week respectively.
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Ivanhoe (Vic.) counted 5,310 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,062 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 units constitute 67.3% of local households, comprising couples with children (31.2%), couples without children (26.4%), and single parent families (8.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.7%, consisting of single-person households at 29.3% and group households at 3.5%. The local median household occupancy is 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.6 person average recorded for Greater Melbourne.
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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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Ivanhoe demonstrates exceptional academic qualifications, with 53.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree, outperforming the SA4 region (32.8%) and Australia overall (30.4%). This creates an advantageous foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 32.5% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational certifications account for 19.5% of credentials among people aged 15+, divided between certificates (10.0%) and advanced diplomas (9.5%). Formal academic participation is prominent across the locality, with 28.4% of the population actively pursuing study. Specifically, 8.5% attend tertiary institutions, 8.0% are in primary education, and 7.2% are enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Ivanhoe (Vic.) reaches 69 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 9,800 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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Ivanhoe's public transit network comprises 69 stops across various bus services, operated by 27 separate transit routes that deliver 9,764 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is very convenient, with locals residing an average distance of 198 meters from their closest stop. Outbound commuting is standard: private vehicles serve as the main travel method for 76% of commuters, alongside 10% utilizing trains and 6% walking. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.2 per household. In the 2021 Census, 45.6% of residents indicated working remotely, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 1,394 trips per day across the collective network, generating approximately 141 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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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch indicate strong community wellbeing across Ivanhoe, characterised by low mortality rates, minimal chronic illness rates across age brackets, and private health insurance coverage covering approximately 71% of residents (10,809 people). This significantly surpasses Greater Melbourne (56.7%) and the national benchmark (55.7%). Mental health concerns (8.3%) and asthma (7.1%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, while 71.0% of residents reported having no long-term ailments, compared with 72.6% regionally. Overall health indicators for individuals under 65 are favourable. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.3% of the community (2,946 people), above Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, with senior wellbeing measures tracking closely with positive national trends.
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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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Cultural diversity in Ivanhoe is pronounced, with 27.9% of residents born abroad and 24.1% speaking a non-English language in domestic settings. Christianity is the primary declared faith, practiced by 45.0% of the community. Judaism shows noticeable relative representation at 0.3% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental lineage, the leading declared ancestries across Ivanhoe are English (21.6%), Australian (18.9%), and Irish (10.2%). Distinct demographic variations also appear among other ancestries, with Italian heritage accounting for 8.2% locally versus 5.2% regionally, Greek background at 4.3% versus 2.7%, and Macedonian representation at 0.9% versus 0.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ivanhoe (Vic.) is 40. 27.0% 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 demographic profile of Ivanhoe leans toward mature age brackets. As of August 2026 updates, retirees and elderly residents (65+) account for 19.3% of the populace versus 15.1% in Greater Melbourne, whereas children and youth (0 - 24) represent 25.8% compared to 30.5% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 40 as at August 2026, identical to 2021 Census figures and 3 years older than Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37. Since the Census, the cohort of adults aged 25 - 44 expanded from 28.6% to an estimated 30.1%. Projections to 2041 indicate that older residents will drive local growth, increasing by 2,648 residents (90%) to reach a total of 5,595.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 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 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 — 338 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,374 at the 2021 Census → 15,268 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 (SAL21246). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.