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Kew East has an estimated 6,902 residents, up from 6,620 at the 2021 Census — a change of 282 people, or 4.3%. That puts 1,700 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and new address details confirmed since the Census, the suburb of Kew East has an estimated population of 6,902 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 282 residents (4.3%) relative to the 2021 Census population of 6,620. This shift is calculated from a resident population count of 6,901, projected by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release combined with 22 newly verified addresses since the census date. The suburb of Kew East has a population density of 1,700 people per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density across national areas monitored by AreaSearch.
Its 4.3% expansion rate since the census is within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 region (6.6%), showing solid local growth. The primary contributor to local growth was overseas migration, which made up roughly 94.0% of the overall population increases recently. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones published in 2024, utilising 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 zones missing this dataset, AreaSearch implements the Victorian State Government's 2023 Regional and LGA forecasts, adjusting the figures by aggregating population gains from the LGA to the SA2 scale using a weighted system. Projected growth distributions by age category from these calculations are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic developments, the area is projected to experience growth in the lower quartile of Australian statistical territories, with projections indicating an expansion of 40 people by 2041, representing a total increase of 0.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
134 new dwellings have been approved in Kew East over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, 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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An examination of building approvals data from the ABS by AreaSearch shows the suburb of Kew East has recorded an average of roughly 26 new residential approvals annually. This includes approximately 134 approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 20 approvals in the current FY-26 period. Given the recent population reduction, this volume of construction has likely aligned with demand, providing buyers with options, while new construction displays an average estimated cost of $1,396,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end residential market. Commercial building approvals have reached $9.6 million during the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial activity.
The suburb of Kew East exhibits about three-quarters of the per capita construction volume of Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 61st percentile of localities evaluated across the country. New residential developments consist of 71.0% separate houses and 29.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, reinforcing the traditional residential layout focused on spacious family homes. The suburb of Kew East is characterized as a low-density region, averaging around 242 residents for every approved dwelling. Based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, the suburb of Kew East is expected to add 39 citizens by 2041. Current building volumes indicate that housing availability is set to satisfy demand, which should benefit buyers and potentially support expansion beyond the projected levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kew East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kew East, worth an estimated $520 million. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $68.6 billion. 40 are already under construction and 49 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 infrastructure projects, planning changes, and public works strongly influence real estate trends. AreaSearch has identified a total of 6 projects expected to affect the suburb of Kew East. Notable local works include the Kew Recreation Centre Redevelopment, the Harp Village Precinct Redevelopment, another entry for the Kew Recreation Centre Redevelopment, and the Eastern Freeway Upgrades from Hoddle Street to Burke Road, with details of key projects provided below.
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Kew Recreation Centre Redevelopment
A major redevelopment of the Kew Recreation Centre by the City of Boroondara delivering a modern aquatic and recreation facility for all ages and abilities. The new centre will include a 10-lane 25m indoor pool, learn-to-swim pool, warm water program pool, aqua play area, two indoor sports courts, spa, sauna, expanded gym, group fitness studios, and upgraded change rooms. The project has been significantly impacted by a 2022 steel roof collapse during construction, resulting in legal proceedings against contractor ADCO Group and subcontractor Colab Building Tech, and a timeline extension.Council also resolved to switch to an all-electric heating system using heat pumps in place of gas boilers. The contract value has grown to $69.7 million. The centre is now expected to reopen to the public in July 2027.
Harp Village Precinct Redevelopment
Large-scale mixed-use precinct redevelopment proposed for the Harp Village shopping area in Kew East. The concept includes a new town square, supermarket-anchored retail, childcare, medical centre, gym, commercial offices and approximately 400 apartments across multiple buildings. The project remains in early planning and no formal development application has been lodged with the City of Boroondara as of early 2026. The dedicated project website (harpvillage.com.au) is no longer active.
Kew Recreation Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Kew Recreation Centre into a modern all-electric aquatic and recreation facility for people of all ages and abilities. Key features include a 10-lane 25m lap pool, warm-water program pool, learn-to-swim pool, and an aqua play area with a large slide. The centre also includes two indoor sports courts, a gymnasium, group fitness rooms, childcare facilities, and a cafe. Sustainability measures include a 500 kW solar system, heat pump pool heating (replacing gas boilers following a June 2025 council decision), and rainwater harvesting.Construction follows a significant delay caused by an unforeseen structural steel roof collapse in October 2022, which triggered legal proceedings by the Victorian Building Authority and WorkSafe Victoria against ADCO Constructions. The current approved project budget is $78.7 million. The centre is now expected to reopen to the public in July 2027.
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.
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.
Arteur
A bespoke luxury townhome project from leading firm Embrace Architects, presenting a lifestyle of enduring style and quality in Kew. This limited collection of 10 stunning townhomes features meticulously designed residences with timeless elegance, integrated Miele appliances, private lifts, solar panels, and EV chargers. Built by Community Constructions Group with landscaping by John Patrick.
Kew Library Upgrade
City of Boroondara is undertaking essential upgrades to the existing modernist Kew Library building, with construction commencing April 2026. Rather than demolishing and rebuilding, Council resolved in early 2025 to retain the existing structure and focus on maintenance and modernisation. Works include a new roof and sewer, electric heating and cooling, electrical switchboard upgrades, and improvements to lighting, shelving, carpet and Wi-Fi. The library closed on 1 March 2026 with a temporary service operating from Kew Court House at 188 High Street until the library reopens in early 2027.A longer-term master plan is also being developed with community input, to be shared for feedback in mid-2026. The Victorian Government contributed a $550,000 grant through its Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.
Montview
A boutique collection of 10 luxury house-sized apartments featuring zero carbon emissions, 7-star energy rating, and sustainable design. Each residence includes north-facing terraces, Miele appliances, wine cellars, fireplaces, and secure private entry. Designed by award-winning Ewert Leaf architects with landscaping by memLa.
4,044 residents of Kew East are employed, from a labour force of 4,180. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,253, 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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The suburb of Kew East features a highly skilled labour pool with a notable concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.0% over the previous year according to AreaSearch data. There are 4,044 employed citizens as of March 2026, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.5 percentage points below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the workforce is comparable to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that 44.2% of local workers operated from home, though this was likely affected by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and education and training. The local concentration of professional and technical workers is particularly high, running at 1.4 times the regional norm. In contrast, manufacturing has a lower footprint at 3.9% compared to the wider metropolitan figure of 7.2%. While some residents work within the suburb, census data comparing the working population to local residents suggests a significant portion commute outside the area for employment. Data from SALM and the ABS analyzed by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.0% while the total labor force grew by 2.5%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw jobs grow by 2.1%, the workforce grow by 2.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future demand, and these five- and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by industry. Weighting these projections against the local industry mix indicates that employment in the suburb of Kew East could grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this simple extrapolation does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kew East is $2,490 a week (about $129,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,043 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,125 a year against an average of $112,377. The average runs 84% 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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Tax statistics from the ATO for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Kew East has an exceptionally high income profile compared to national benchmarks. Taxpayers in the suburb of Kew East recorded a median income of $61,125 and an average income of $112,377, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $67,005 and an average of $123,188 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Kew East in the 82nd to 90th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income brackets, the $4000+ weekly bracket is the most common, containing 32.3% of residents (2,229 people), whereas the regional leader is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 32.8%. Affluence is prominent, with 43.4% of residents earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which helps support high-end businesses. Housing costs represent 14.0% of total income, placing local residents in the 90th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kew East had 2,357 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 12% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $471 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. 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, the local housing mix in the suburb of Kew East consisted of 66.5% freestanding houses and 33.5% other housing types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in Melbourne. Home ownership was much higher than the metropolitan average at 42.0%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (34.2%) or occupied by tenants (23.9%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $3,000 monthly, and the median rent was $471 weekly, compared to metropolitan medians of $2,000 and $390.
Locally, mortgage obligations are higher than the national average of $1,863, and rent levels are also well above the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kew East counted 2,357 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 75.7% of households in the suburb of Kew East, with 40.4% consisting of couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for 24.3%, consisting of single-person households at 19.9% and group shared housing at 4.4%. The median household size stands at 2.7 residents, slightly above the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.1% of adults in Kew East hold a university qualification, including 33.0% with a bachelor degree and 15.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 8.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,481 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,143 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in the suburb of Kew East is well above broader trends, with 53.1% of those aged 15 and older holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 33.4% in Victoria. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 33.0% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational qualifications are held by 17.9% of residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (8.9%). A high percentage of residents are engaged in studies, with 32.4% of the population enrolled in education.
This group includes 9.6% in high school, 9.5% in primary school, and 8.6% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kew East reaches 42 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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There are 42 active public transport stops located within the suburb of Kew East, including a combination of buses and trams. A total of 13 routes service these locations, providing 3,581 passenger journeys weekly. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 183 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb of Kew East is mostly residential, with a majority of residents travelling elsewhere for work; private cars are the main transit option at 84%, while 2% of commuters ride bicycles. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per home.
A total of 44.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings. Across all transit options, services average 511 trips daily, which represents approximately 85 weekly trips at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.4% of residents in Kew East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 metrics show positive outcomes in the suburb of Kew East, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality across age groups, and private health insurance membership is high at about 71% of the population (4,901 residents). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 6.8% and 6.2% of residents. Meanwhile, 74.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and older represent 19.5% of the local population (1,345 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%.
The health status of local seniors is strong, aligning with the positive rankings observed in the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.5% of Kew East residents were born overseas and 27.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.3%) and Australian (17.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Kew East shows higher levels of cultural diversity than many other property markets, with 28.5% of residents born outside Australia and 27.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 49.9% of the population. Judaism shows the most notable local concentration at 0.8% of residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. The primary ancestries reported by residents in the suburb of Kew East are English (20.3%), Australian (17.9%), and Chinese (9.8%). Other ethnic backgrounds show higher representation than regional averages, including Greek ancestry at 5.7% (compared to 2.7% regionally), Italian at 8.2% (compared to 5.2%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kew East is 41. 26.7% 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 median age in the suburb of Kew East is 41 years, higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is larger than the Melbourne average, representing 12.9% of local residents, while 25 - 34 year-olds are less common at 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.9% to 15.5%, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 5.8% to 7.1%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.4% to 11.8%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution in the suburb of Kew East will shift by 2041, with the 85+ cohort showing the fastest growth at 63%, adding 144 residents to reach 372. Citizens aged 65 and older represent 72% of the projected growth, highlighting demographic aging, while the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kew East
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 3 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 Apr 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 — 22 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,620 at the 2021 Census → 6,902 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 (SAL21337). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.