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Kensington (Vic.) has an estimated 12,423 residents, up from 10,745 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,678 people, or 15.6%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 353 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 5,805 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining post-Census validated address counts with ABS regional demographic updates, the suburb of Kensington (Vic.) records an estimated population of 12,423 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,678 people (15.6%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 10,745 people. This demographic expansion is derived from the resident count of 12,423 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 353 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With 5,805 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Kensington (Vic.) ranks within the top 10% of AreaSearch-assessed locations nationwide, underscoring intense local land demand.
Outpacing the state (9.5%) and nationwide rates, the 15.6% increase since the 2021 census positions the area as a regional growth frontrunner. International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 73.0% of recent population additions. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures using 2022 as a baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch applies 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections adjusted via weighted population growth aggregation from LGA to SA2 tiers. These aggregated distributions also inform age-specific growth trajectories across all localities for the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on these demographic forecasts, the suburb of Kensington (Vic.) is projected to track above the national median for statistical areas, expanding by 2,396 persons to 2041 under SA2 aggregations to achieve a cumulative 19.3% increase over the 16 years.
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661 new dwellings have been approved in Kensington (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 132 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 209 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 447, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows Kensington maintaining an average yearly volume of roughly 132 approved dwellings, totalling an estimated 661 residences over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 and FY-25, alongside 447 approvals recorded during FY-25 to date. Over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the addition of only 1 new residents per year per dwelling built indicates that residential development is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, expanding buyer choice and accommodating potential growth beyond present expectations, with an average construction cost of $452,000 per home.
Furthermore, non-residential development shows robust momentum, supported by $77.0 million in commercial building approvals logged in the current financial year. Per capita residential development in Kensington runs 12.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period compared to Greater Melbourne, sustaining healthy inventory levels while reinforcing existing asset values. This pace stands substantially higher than national standards, demonstrating significant development interest. New residential construction has focused entirely on townhouses and apartments, providing affordable property market entry while appealing to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. With houses presently making up 17.0% of local stock, this multi-density focus highlights constrained land supply alongside growing demand for adaptable, cost-effective urban living. A ratio of approximately 54 people per approval underlines the ongoing urban development taking place across Kensington. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Kensington is anticipated to gain 2,396 residents up to 2041. Prevailing building rates indicate that the housing pipeline will sufficiently absorb demographic demand, sustaining balanced conditions for property purchasers and facilitating expansion beyond baseline projections.
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Development applications around Kensington (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kensington (Vic.), worth an estimated $3.07 billion. A further 154 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $70.2 billion. 48 are already under construction and 44 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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Major infrastructure works and planning schemes play a defining role in shaping local urban outcomes. AreaSearch has tracked 39 key projects expected to influence the locality. Prominent developments include Younghusband Kensington, Assemble 402-444 Macaulay Road Build-to-Rent, West Melbourne Waterfront, and the 21-37 Barrett Street Mixed-Use Development, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Younghusband Kensington
Melbourne's largest carbon-neutral adaptive reuse precinct, transforming a 122-year-old woolstore into a 50,000 sqm office and retail destination. Stage 1 (Station and Stock Buildings) is fully leased as of early 2026, with retail tenants ONA Coffee and Cobb Lane opening in the first half of 2026. Stage 2 and 3 continue the expansion, including a silo-inspired office building and a public plaza, targeting a 6-star Green Star rating.
West Melbourne Waterfront
Mixed-use urban renewal precinct featuring 600 residential dwellings, retail centre, and boutique hotel. Large-scale development transforming the West Melbourne waterfront area with modern residential and commercial facilities.
Flemington Housing Precinct Renewal (Holland Court)
A staged, precinct-wide renewal of the Flemington public housing estate under the Ground Lease Model. The Holland Court development is replacing outdated towers with 286 modern, energy-efficient homes (50 social, 236 affordable). Homes Victoria leases the land to the Building Communities consortium to finance, design, build, manage, and maintain the properties for a 40-year term. The development includes 1, 2, and 3-bedroom electric apartments achieving a 5-star Green Star rating, alongside the 5,000sqm Murnalung Park, a pocket park, community room, and space for a cafe.
265-271 Racecourse Road Development
Modern residential development on Racecourse Road contributing to the growing residential density in Kensington's established neighborhood. Part of the broader urban renewal occurring throughout the suburb.
287-313 Macaulay Road Mixed-Use Development
12-storey mixed-use building with 120 apartments designed by Hayball architects. Retail on ground and first floors, residential above. Two levels of basement parking with 101 spaces.
Younghusband Wool Store Project Stage 3
Third stage of the adaptive reuse of the historic 122-year-old Younghusband Wool Store by Impact Investment Group, Built, Ivanhoe Cambridge and Irongate. Six-storey building with office space above retail tenancies, two levels of basement parking, and new publicly accessible private plaza. Designed by Woods Bagot as part of Melbourne's largest net-zero-carbon adaptive reuse precinct.
280-286 Macaulay Road Development
12-storey mixed-use building with 40 apartments, 16 offices, 2 retail spaces. Demolition of existing buildings. Contemporary design with materials including powder-coated steel, perforated metal panel, timber battens, prefab concrete panel cladded with brick tile, grey glass, stone tiles, and window louvers. Basement car parking for 73 vehicles and associated landscaping.
88-96 Stubbs Street Development
Multi-storey residential mixed-use development situated within the Macaulay urban renewal precinct in Kensington. The project incorporates contemporary apartment living options along with ground-level retail/commercial activation and pedestrian connections. Planning approval was determined under the City of Melbourne planning framework for the Stubbs Street corridor.
7,722 residents of Kensington (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 8,293. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 76.3%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 11,079, about 89% 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch highlight a highly educated local workforce with a heavy professional services footprint, an unemployment rate of 6.9%, and annual employment growth of 3.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,722, while the local jobless rate sits 2.1% higher than the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Labor market engagement remains exceptionally strong, registering a participation rate of 76.3% against 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census figures indicate that 52.7% of employed locals worked from home, though this metric was subject to pandemic lockdown conditions. The primary employment sectors for local workers comprise professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The professional & technical sector demonstrates substantial local concentration, employing residents at 1.7 times the Greater Melbourne rate. Conversely, construction is noticeably under-represented, engaging 4.3% of Kensington workers relative to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing Census workplace counts against the resident population suggests a substantial share of the local labor force travels outside the suburb for work despite local job availability. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data across the 12 months to March 2026 indicates a 3.1% rise in employment alongside a 3.7% expansion in the labor force, lifting unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment grew 2.1%, the labor pool increased 2.3%, and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points over the same timeframe. Industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends. Applied across the local industry distribution, these national forecasts—which project overall job gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—indicate Kensington employment could rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years via simple weighted extrapolation, excluding localized population adjustments.
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Median household income in Kensington (Vic.) is $2,216 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,246 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,507 a year against an average of $81,585. 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 aggregated ATO postcode data analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Kensington recorded a median taxpayer income of $64,507 and an average of $81,585. These figures place the suburb well above national benchmarks and exceed Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $70,713 for median income and $89,433 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 79th and 93rd percentiles nationally.
Individuals earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket constitute 31.5% of the local population (3,913 individuals), aligning closely with the 32.8% regional proportion. A substantial 36.0% of households earn weekly sums exceeding $3,000, underpinning strong consumer capacity. Although housing obligations absorb 16.5% of income, robust baseline earnings keep disposable income at the 77th percentile, with SEIFA income rankings situating the suburb in the 9th decile.
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Kensington (Vic.) had 4,727 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 17% detached houses and 29% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $416 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,162 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. 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 the most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 17.2% detached houses alongside 82.8% medium- and high-density formats (including apartments, semi-detached residences, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses constituted 67.9% and alternative dwellings 32.1%. Outright home ownership accounted for 18.6% of residences, trailing the Melbourne metro level, with mortgaged properties comprising 31.2% and rental accommodation making up 50.2%. Typical housing payments sat above metropolitan benchmarks: median monthly mortgage repayments reached $2,162 versus $2,000 in Melbourne metro, while weekly rents averaged $416 compared to $390.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, Kensington mortgage costs remain well above the $1,863 national median, and local rents substantially surpass the $375 national benchmark.
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Kensington (Vic.) counted 4,727 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,465 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 56.3%, consisting of couples without children (27.1%), couples with children (20.1%), and single parent families (7.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 43.7%, split between single-person households at 34.9% and group residences at 8.8%. The typical household size stands at 2.1 people, remaining below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
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59.1% of adults in Kensington (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 35.5% with a bachelor degree and 18.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 8.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 793 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,097 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 profiles across Kensington show outstanding attainment, with 59.1% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, substantially exceeding the 33.4% recorded in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This educational depth strongly aligns the local community with knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest qualification tier at 35.5%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications at 18.3% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 17.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (8.8%) and advanced diplomas (8.5%). Academic engagement is elevated throughout the suburb, with 28.0% of the community actively participating in formal study.
Tertiary programs account for 10.3% of residents, primary schooling engages 6.9%, and 4.8% are enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Kensington (Vic.) reaches 22 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Public transport connectivity in Kensington is supported by 22 active transit stops spanning bus and lightrail networks. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes providing 3,069 weekly passenger trips. Network access is favorable, with residents generally situated within 200 meters of a transit point. Given the residential profile of the suburb, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 54% of journeys, followed by rail at 20% and bicycles at 9%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 vehicles per household, below regional levels. A significant 52.7% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related conditions.
Transit schedules across all routes average 438 trips daily, representing roughly 139 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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71.7% of residents in Kensington (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Health indicators across Kensington generally reflect favorable outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic conditions and mortality aligning with nationwide benchmarks. While common health conditions remain low across the broader population, rates are elevated among older vulnerable groups. Private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 59% of residents (7,330 people), compared to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported ailments, diagnosed in 10.6 and 8.9% of residents respectively, while 71.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions, closely tracking the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 exhibit better health metrics than broader benchmarks. The cohort aged 65 and over comprises 10.4% of the population (1,291 people), below the 15.1% regional benchmark. While health outcomes for older residents present distinct challenges, they rank lower on a national comparative scale relative to younger demographics.
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32.2% of Kensington (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 25.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.6%) and Australian (18.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kensington exhibits higher cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 32.2% of locals born overseas and 25.7% speaking non-English languages at home. Christianity represents the most prevalent religious affiliation, accounting for 29.0% of residents. The most noticeable variation is found in Judaism, which encompasses 0.3% of the community compared to 1.0% in Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental lineage, the primary reported ancestries in Kensington are English at 21.6%, Australian at 18.4%, and Other at 11.7%. Further ethnic variations include an over-representation of Irish ancestry at 10.9% (relative to 6.5% regionally) and Vietnamese ancestry at 2.3% (versus 1.9%), alongside Sri Lankan heritage accounting for 0.5% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kensington (Vic.) is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile in Kensington is heavily concentrated among young adults without children. As at August 2026, individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 45.8% of the population, markedly higher than the 32.1% observed across Greater Melbourne, while the 0 - 24 youth bracket comprises 24.3% compared to 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 34 as at August 2026, dropping from 35 at the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census has occurred within the 25 - 44 age cohort, rising from 43.6% to 45.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 are projected to lead local demographic growth, adding 1,070 residents (44%) to reach a total of 3,530.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kensington (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 | Sep 2026 last month all 18 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 Sep 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 — 353 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,745 at the 2021 Census → 12,423 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 (SAL21327). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.