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Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) has an estimated 11,109 residents, down from 11,328 at the 2021 Census — a change of 219 people, or 1.9%. That puts 612 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) has an estimated population of approximately 11,109 as of May 2026. This represents a drop of 219 residents (1.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 11,328 individuals. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 11,083, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 612 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and capacity for future growth.
Population expansion in the locality was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which served as the exclusive source of population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections published in 2023, adjusting them through a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, a substantial population rise in the top quartile of Australia's regional locations is predicted, with the suburb of Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) expected to grow by 2,729 individuals to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 24.3% over the 16 years.
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364 new dwellings have been approved in Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 72 a year. That is 6.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Kangaroo Flat has recorded around 72 residential properties approved annually, amounting to an estimated 364 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 10 approvals have been documented. With population declines in recent times, new housing supply has likely matched demand, providing buyers with good options, while new homes are under construction with an average expected cost of $382,000—slightly higher than the regional average—indicating a focus on quality builds. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $9.1 million have been registered this financial year, highlighting that the area is primarily residential.
In comparison to the Rest of Vic., Kangaroo Flat displays equivalent development levels per resident, supporting market stability in line with regional trends. New construction activity consists of 71.0% standalone houses and 29.0% medium and high-density dwellings, which maintains the low-density character of the area through an emphasis on detached homes that appeal to buyers looking for space. This shows a clear shift from the existing housing stock (which is currently 90.0% houses), pointing to a declining supply of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyles alongside a demand for more varied, affordable housing. The region has roughly 328 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. Demographic projections show Kangaroo Flat is set to gain 2,703 residents through to 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Construction activity is keeping reasonable pace with this projected growth, though buyers might experience rising competition as the population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kangaroo Flat (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kangaroo Flat (Vic.), worth an estimated $68 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.43 billion. 21 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and environmental & disaster management. 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 performance is heavily shaped by changes to community infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Kangaroo Flat Lifestyle Estate Expansion, Kangaroo Flat Skate Park, Kangaroo Rise Estate, and Kangaroo Flat Mine Site Rehabilitation, with the following list detailing those of greatest relevance.
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Kangaroo Flat Skate Park
New community skate park featuring beginner and intermediate skating zones with street-style elements, quarter pipes, ledges and rails. The project also includes seating, shelters, drinking fountains, shade structures, BBQ facilities and improved connections to the Bendigo Creek Trail and Gateway Park. Following Federal funding commitments, the City of Greater Bendigo has progressed the project into delivery, with construction now underway as part of the Council's active community infrastructure program.
Kangaroo Flat Lifestyle Estate Expansion
Expansion of the over-50s lifestyle estate adding 73 new units with stormwater infrastructure improvements. The $13.8 million development includes a new community centre, internal road, and amenities in a bushland setting. The project requires excavation of a stormwater basin due to 2022 flooding and involves removal of 1.2ha of native vegetation across the 5.84ha site. The existing estate has 249 homes with 300+ residents and features comprehensive facilities including clubhouse, heated pool, gym, bowling green and cinema.
Kangaroo Rise Estate
Boutique residential estate offering 55 lots over 2 stages ranging from 441mý to 1038mý for family homes, located on the Melbourne side of Bendigo with rural outlook and highway access. Services include power, town water, sewer and NBN with no onerous covenants.
Kangaroo Flat Mine Site Rehabilitation
Environmental rehabilitation of former mine sites in Kangaroo Flat area including soil remediation, revegetation, and conversion to recreational or community use spaces.
Hidden Valley Estate
Boutique estate by Birchgrove Property Group in Kennington offering 10 lifestyle blocks ranging from 1,410-10,035 square metres. Located next to Greater Bendigo National Park, 10 minutes from Bendigo CBD with titled land and secluded location.
Lakeside Park Estate
Boutique residential land development featuring 45 lots ranging from 400sqm to 1091sqm with two large water basins at the entrance and connection to Ritchie Drive. The estate is designed to create space and quality living with large frontages and undulating landscape. Located close to schools, Lansell Square Shopping Centre, medical facilities, transportation and sports facilities.
Lansell Square Shopping Centre
Major shopping centre owned and operated by Charter Hall, anchored by Coles, Kmart and Woolworths with 63 specialty stores. Features food court, family-friendly facilities, ample parking, and serves as the southern gateway to Bendigo. Located 4km from Bendigo centre in Kangaroo Flat area.
Crusoe College Redevelopment
Complete rebuild of the former Kangaroo Flat Secondary College site in south-west Bendigo, delivered by the Victorian Government as one of four new Year 7-10 campuses under the Bendigo Education Plan. Kane Constructions was awarded the lump sum contract in May 2008 and the Hassell-designed campus was completed in early 2010 for student occupation in Term 2. New facilities included a Community Learning Hub, gymnasium, technology centre, performing arts building, administration centre and Global Learning Centre, with the retained JB Osborne Theatre (382 seats) available for community hire.The old buildings remained in use during construction and were demolished afterwards to create the school oval and sporting fields. The college serves around 600-800 students in Years 7-10 and feeds into Bendigo Senior Secondary College. No further major capital works have been announced for the site in the 2025-26 or 2026-27 Victorian State Budgets.
4,829 residents of Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 5,072. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 54.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,187, about 92% 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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Kangaroo Flat features a balanced workforce distributed across white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong representation of essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and steady employment conditions over the previous year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,829 residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 1.1% higher than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, while participation in the workforce lags notably (54.3% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census data indicates a low 11.9% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The locality shows a distinct job specialization in manufacturing, with a employment share that is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a small footprint, employing 1.7% of the workforce compared to 7.5% across the region. The largely residential community seems to provide few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year leading to March 2026, employment numbers rose by 0.1% and the labor force shrank by 0.1%, leading to an unemployment decrease of 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where employment declined by 0.1%, the labor force contracted by 0.3%, and unemployment dropped by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 provide additional context on future demand within Kangaroo Flat. These projections, spanning five and ten-year timeframes, have been aligned with the local workforce profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across different industries. Applying these sector-specific projections to the employment composition in Kangaroo Flat suggests local employment will rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) is $1,144 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $638 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,202 a year against an average of $52,547. 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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The income levels in Kangaroo Flat are below the national average based on the latest ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income for taxpayers in Kangaroo Flat is $45,202 and the average income is $52,547, compared to Regional Vic. figures of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates stand at roughly $49,550 (median) and $57,602 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Kangaroo Flat sit between the 9th and 17th percentiles across the country.
The earnings breakdown shows the largest group contains 28.9% of local residents (3,210 people) earning in the $800 - 1,499 range, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is dominant with 30.3%. Financial pressure from housing costs is significant, leaving only 84.6% of income, which ranks in the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) had 4,660 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $285 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Kangaroo Flat at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.7% houses and 10.3% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwelling types in Regional Vic. Meanwhile, the rate of home ownership in Kangaroo Flat matched that of Regional Vic. at 39.9%, with the remaining properties either under a mortgage (31.3%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was lower than the regional average at $1,300, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $285, compared to regional averages of $1,430 and $285.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Kangaroo Flat are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are also significantly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) counted 4,660 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 35% 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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Family households make up the majority at 62.2% of all households, which includes 21.1% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent households. The remaining 37.8% are non-family households, with single person households representing 34.7% and group households accounting for 3.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 residents is below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.1% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,670 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 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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The locality displays low levels of educational attainment, with university completion rates (16.2%) falling far below the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (29.1%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 26.3% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This cohort includes 9.5% in primary schools, 7.4% in secondary schools, and 2.8% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) reaches 69 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 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 shows 69 active transit stops operating in Kangaroo Flat, which include train options. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which together provide 1,629 passenger journeys per week. Access to transport is classified as good, with residents living an average of 253 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of commuters travel outwards, with cars remaining the main mode of travel at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 11.9% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions).
Service frequency averages 232 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 23 weekly journeys for each transit stop.
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55.4% of residents in Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 9.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Significant health issues are apparent in Kangaroo Flat, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with several medical issues impacting both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~5,297 people). This is lower than the 50.5% recorded across Regional Vic. and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical issues reported in the region were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 12.4 and 11.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 55.4% of residents reported having no medical conditions at all, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort experiences clear health issues, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.3% of the local population (2,921 people), which exceeds the regional proportion of 23.9%. Health outcomes for seniors show some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 88.1% of residents, with 8.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.8%) and Australian (30.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kangaroo Flat displays a low level of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.6% of the population, 88.1% born in Australia, and 91.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 47.4% of the local population. However, the most notable overrepresentation is found in the Other category, which accounts for 1.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three most common heritages in Kangaroo Flat are English at 33.8% of the population, Australian at 30.1%, and Irish at 8.3%.
There are also clear differences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Scottish ancestry is represented at 8.3% of Kangaroo Flat (compared to 8.8% in the region), Macedonian ancestry is at 0.1% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Welsh ancestry is at 0.5% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) is 43, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.5% 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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Kangaroo Flat has a median age of 43, matching the figure for Regional Vic. of 43 and sitting well above the national average of 38. The age distribution indicates that 25 - 34 year-olds are highly represented (13.9%), whereas the 55 - 64 cohort is smaller (10.6%) than in Regional Vic. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 11.2% to 13.0% of the population. In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket has shrunk from 11.8% to 10.6%. Looking forward to 2041, population projections indicate notable changes in the age distribution of Kangaroo Flat.
Driving this shift, the 25 to 34 age bracket will expand by 51% (794 people), growing to 2,339 from 1,544. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort will see a minor increase of 1% (7 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kangaroo Flat (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 6 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 — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,328 at the 2021 Census → 11,109 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 (SAL21293). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.