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Kealba has an estimated 3,125 residents, down from 3,226 at the 2021 Census — a change of 101 people, or 3.1%. The population has thinned by an average 1.2% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 1,347 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 regional ABS updates alongside validated new addresses post-Census, the suburb of Kealba records an estimated population of approximately 3,125 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 101 people (3.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,226 people. This adjustment stems from the 3,125 resident population calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 in combination with 2 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 1,347 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inward overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 77.0% of all recent population additions. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates the ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, supplemented where necessary by the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted to SA2 boundaries via weighted growth aggregation. Age-specific rates from these aggregations are applied to all localities for 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Kealba is projected to track within the lower quartile of AreaSearch-monitored locations, expanding by 17 persons by 2041 under SA2 aggregated modeling, which constitutes an overall gain of 0.5% across the 16 years.
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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Kealba averages approximately 3 residential approvals annually, delivering an estimated 17 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, no approvals have been registered. In light of recent population declines, this volume of construction has likely matched local demand, preserving favorable purchasing options. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $1.7 million have been logged this financial year, underscoring an environment centered predominantly on residential development. Development intensity in Kealba remains subdued compared to Greater Melbourne, trailing the regional per-capita benchmark by 65.0%.
Such constrained dwelling additions generally bolster pricing and buyer interest across established stock. Building activity also sits below the national norm, reflecting local planning restrictions and neighborhood maturity. New construction features 33.0% detached houses alongside 67.0% medium and high-density housing. This transition toward higher density creates attainable entry points suited to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It diverges noticeably from the prevailing profile of 93.0% houses, reflecting tightening land availability alongside shifting lifestyle requirements and affordability constraints. Demographic projections anticipate that Kealba will add 17 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Prevailing building rates appear well positioned to satisfy this demand, maintaining advantageous buying conditions and potentially accommodating expansion beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kealba
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 64 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kealba, worth an estimated $30.3 billion. 12 are already under construction and 12 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 area dynamics are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, capital works, and major infrastructure initiatives. AreaSearch has pinpointed 8 key projects expected to influence the surrounding district. Prominent developments include the Essendon Keilor College - East Keilor Campus, Rosemont Townhomes, M80 Ring Road Upgrade - Sunshine Avenue to Calder Freeway (Keilor East), and the Keilor Downs Urban Design Framework, with primary initiatives outlined below.
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Baptcare Keilor Downs Affordable Housing
Construction of 47 social and affordable housing dwellings, comprised of 23 single-storey and 24 double-storey units, delivered under Victoria's Big Housing Build program. The homes are accessed via a new internal loop road connecting to Thornhill Drive, each with one car space and landscaped front and rear yards. The project is a partnership between Baptcare Affordable Housing and the Victorian Government, part of a combined 95-home commitment across Keilor Downs and Lalor. Civil works are well underway on site.
Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct
The Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct is a 67 hectare health, education and employment precinct in St Albans centred around Sunshine Hospital, Joan Kirner Womens and Childrens Hospital, Ginifer Station and surrounding uses. The Victorian Planning Authority has prepared a draft plan with Brimbank City Council and Victorian Government agencies to guide land use change, new jobs, improved streetscapes and environmental upgrades. The precinct is a key western Melbourne growth area supported by major transport investment and future employment, housing and liveability improvements.
Keilor Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Approved staged masterplan and development plan for Keilor Central, enabling a 10-15 year redevelopment of the sub-regional shopping centre. The plan allows about 20,000 sqm of new retail, shops and marketplace space, new laneways and market-style retail, greener public spaces, improved links to Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, and about 320 dwellings to add mixed-use activity and housing diversity.
Keilor East Railway Station
New railway station at Keilor East as part of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link project, serving over 150,000 residents in the Moonee Valley area. The station will provide direct access to Melbourne Airport and the CBD via the Metro Tunnel. Works on the broader rail link commenced in early 2026 after disputes were resolved, with completion targeted for 2033.
Keilor Downs Urban Design Framework
The Keilor Downs Urban Design Framework, adopted by Brimbank City Council in 2018, sets an integrated vision for the future built form, public realm, and land use of the Keilor Downs Activity Centre. It guides Council's assessment of planning permit applications within the activity centre, covering built form controls, streetscape improvements, and pedestrian connectivity. The framework document was last reviewed and confirmed current as of 6 February 2024.
20 Packard Street Townhouses
Development of 8 two-storey townhouses designed for modern living. The development application has been granted by Brimbank Council. Construction is expected to commence soon.
St Albans Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan
The St Albans Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan is Brimbank City Council's adopted strategic framework for the future development of the St Albans Major Activity Centre, the retail, civic and cultural heart of St Albans on the Sunbury rail line in Melbourne's west. The plan guides Council decision making on development proposals, strategic planning policy, public realm improvements and development facilitation, and informs resource allocation for business development, community facilities and arts and cultural activity.The centre supports more than 300 businesses in multiple ownership and, with Sunshine and Sydenham, forms the central activity spine of the municipality. Following Amendment C225brim, the former Clause 21.08 local policy content was translated into the new Planning Policy Framework, with St Albans now identified as a Major Activity Centre under Clause 11.03-1L-02 of the Brimbank Planning Scheme. Implementation continues through related Council plans including the Alfrieda Street Public Realm Masterplan, the Errington Precinct Master Plan, the Go St Albans Action Plan and the St Albans Place Management Framework 2025-2029, which sets a five year direction for safety, amenity, activation, business development and investment attraction across the town centre. St Albans is not one of the 50 centres in the Victorian Government's Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program, so Brimbank City Council remains the planning authority for the centre. Council is preparing a new Brimbank Activity Centre Strategy to direct housing growth under Plan for Victoria, which sets a municipal housing target of 59,500 new dwellings.
Keilor Downs Recreation Reserve Upgrade
Upgrade of existing playground and amenities, including improved accessibility and safety, as part of Brimbank City Council's Creating Better Parks program. While the original record referred to this upgrade, recent public information focuses on upgrades at **Odessa Avenue Reserve** and **Copernicus Way Reserve**, both in Keilor Downs, under the same program. Keilor Downs Recreation Reserve is listed as a park in the area.
1,570 residents of Kealba are employed, from a labour force of 1,670. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 64.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,744, about 88% 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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Kealba boasts a diverse workforce with an unemployment rate of 6.0% and an estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch data. As of March 2026, 1,570 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8% that is 1.2% higher than the Greater Melbourne average. Workforce participation in Kealba stands at 64.0%, notably lower than the 70.1% rate observed in Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that 23.6% of residents worked from home, although this figure may reflect the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns. Local residents work predominantly across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Transport, postal & warehousing demonstrates elevated local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented, comprising 5.9% locally versus 10.1% across the broader region. Comparison between Census worker counts and resident numbers points to a limited base of internal employment within the immediate locality. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures aggregated across broader statistical geographies, the year leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 0.8% and the labor force rise by 0.8%, leaving local unemployment essentially static. Across Greater Melbourne, employment expanded by 2.1%, the workforce increased by 2.3%, and unemployment edged up 0.2 percentage points. Future labor requirements in Kealba can be evaluated through national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Mapping these five- and ten-year sectoral expectations against local industry shares indicates employment could expand by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% across ten years, compared to national forecasts of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized population changes).
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Median household income in Kealba is $1,542 a week (about $80,000 a year), with median personal income at $658 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,458 a year against an average of $65,578. 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 postcode statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Kealba's median taxpayer earnings at $54,458 and the average at $65,578, trailing the national benchmark as well as Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in 9.62% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of $59,697 for median earnings and $71,887 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household income sat at the 37th percentile ($1,542 weekly) and individual income at the 20th percentile. The largest earnings segment comprises the $1,500 - 2,999 band, containing 32.3% of residents (1,009 people), in line with the metropolitan proportion of 32.8%.
Residents retain 85.9% of their income once housing costs are deducted.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kealba had 1,133 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, housing stock in Kealba consisted of 92.9% separate houses and 7.1% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 41.9%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 39.9% and rental accommodation comprised 18.2%. Median housing costs sat well below wider metropolitan levels, with monthly mortgage payments at $1,625 compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro, and weekly rent at $370 versus $390. Kealba also remains more affordable than national averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kealba counted 1,133 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 76.7% of all households. This comprises 34.6% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 17.6% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 23.3%, consisting of 20.7% lone person households and 1.9% group households. The average household contains 2.7 people, sitting above the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
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23.0% of adults in Kealba hold a university qualification, including 17.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 283 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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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Tertiary educational attainment in the locality is lower than the metropolitan standard, with 23.0% holding higher education qualifications compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, presenting a distinct target for educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 17.1%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 11.0% with advanced diplomas and 20.6% holding certificates. Engagement in learning is substantial across the community, with 29.1% of residents enrolled in formal education programs.
Broken down by stage, 9.4% attend primary education, 8.0% participate in secondary schooling, and 5.1% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Kealba reaches 21 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 660 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Kealba's public transit network features 21 active stops accommodating local bus services. These facilities are connected via 4 separate routes, generating a combined 664 passenger trips each week. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with residents located an average distance of 148 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential character of the suburb, outbound travel dominates, with 91% commuting by car and 5% traveling by train. Private vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per household, surpassing the metropolitan benchmark. In addition, 23.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 94 daily trips across the combined route network, translating to roughly 31 weekly departures per transit stop.
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68.4% of residents in Kealba report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Kealba align closely with broader national figures based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease prevalence. Chronic conditions occur at typical levels across the broader population but show higher rates among older demographics, while private health insurance uptake slightly exceeds the typical SA2 level at approximately 53% of all residents (~1,649 people), compared to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 8.6% and 8.1% of the population respectively, while 68.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
General health among working-age individuals remains broadly typical. Residents aged 65 and over account for 20.7% of the locality (646 people), outpacing Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. While health outcomes among older cohorts present distinct challenges, they rank below broader population health indicators on a national scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.8% of Kealba residents were born overseas and 46.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.4%) and English (12.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The population of Kealba displays pronounced cultural diversity, with 38.8% of residents born abroad and 46.0% using a non-English language in their homes. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, adhered to by 58.9% of the local population. Buddhism shows particularly strong local representation, encompassing 9.1% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds in Kealba are Australian at 15.4%, Other at 13.3%, and English at 12.7%, the latter tracking well beneath the regional benchmark of 20.1%. Certain specific ancestral groups demonstrate notable local concentrations, including Vietnamese at 11.1% (compared to 1.9% regionally), Maltese at 4.2% (versus 1.1%), and Croatian at 2.9% (relative to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kealba is 39. 26.0% 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 structure of Kealba skews toward mature age brackets. Updates as of August 2026 show that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 20.7% of residents, compared to 15.1% in Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 27.1% versus 30.5% regionally. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most significant shift since the Census occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding from 17.2% to an estimated 20.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, senior demographics are projected to drive local growth, increasing by 129 residents (20%) to 776, whereas younger age groups and young to middle aged adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kealba
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 |
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| 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,226 at the 2021 Census → 3,125 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 (SAL21312). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.