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Kew East has an estimated 6,908 residents, up from 6,620 at the 2021 Census — a change of 288 people, or 4.4%. That puts 1,702 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 population releases alongside newly validated local addresses since the Census, the suburb of Kew East has an estimated resident count of 6,908 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,620 people, this indicates an expansion of 288 people (4.4%). These figures build upon an estimated population base of 6,903 established from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 22 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The suburb's density stands at 1,701 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 4.4% post-census growth in the suburb of Kew East trails the wider SA3 rate (6.6%) by just 2.2 percentage points, highlighting solid local momentum. Inbound international arrivals served as the primary growth engine, generating roughly 94.0% of recent population additions. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 projections (using 2022 as a base year) across SA2 zones, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures weighted and aggregated to SA2 levels. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are extended across all districts from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Kew East is projected to track in the lower quartile of AreaSearch-monitored locations, gaining an estimated 40 persons by 2041 under SA2 aggregation models—representing a modest rise of 0.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
136 new dwellings have been approved in Kew East over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 4.0 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 24, 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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AreaSearch's review of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies indicates that Kew East averages roughly 27 approved residential dwellings annually, accumulating to approximately 136 homes throughout the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 24 approvals have been logged. In light of recent population downturns, this pace of residential construction provides ample stock for prospective purchasers. Meanwhile, an average construction cost of $1,454,000 per dwelling underscores a clear builder focus on upmarket, higher-tier residences. Additionally, the registration of $9.6 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year points to stable non-residential building activity.
On an individual resident basis, dwelling approval volumes in Kew East run at roughly three-quarters of the Greater Melbourne benchmark, placing the locality around the 50th percentile among nationally tracked markets. The local pipeline comprises 71.0% detached dwellings alongside 29.0% attached dwellings, maintaining a traditional low-density suburban landscape rich in standalone family properties. With one approved dwelling for every 294 people, low-density characteristics remain firmly intact. Forecasts indicate that Kew East will add 35 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Existing construction velocity appears fully capable of satisfying incoming accommodation requirements, creating favourable conditions for home seekers while potentially enabling residential absorption above baseline projections.
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 $68.9 billion. 39 are already under construction and 50 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 investment and strategic planning frameworks play a central role in driving neighbourhood growth. AreaSearch has identified 6 significant initiatives with the potential to shape the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings include the Kew Recreation Centre Redevelopment, Harp Village Precinct Redevelopment, Kew Recreation Centre Redevelopment, and Eastern Freeway Upgrades: Hoddle Street to Burke Road, which are positioned to deliver key local impacts.
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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.
4,046 residents of Kew East are employed, from a labour force of 4,182. 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 6,259, 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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Kew East features a highly qualified resident labour force with notable concentrations in professional roles, an unemployment rate of merely 3.3%, and annual jobs growth assessed at 2.0% via AreaSearch statistical area datasets. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,046, with unemployment sitting 1.5% beneath the 4.8% Greater Melbourne benchmark and participation closely mirroring the metropolitan average of 70.1%. Census records show 44.2% of workers operating from home, though this metric was subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The professional & technical discipline exhibits particular prominence, capturing an employment proportion 1.4 times greater than the regional benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing claims just 3.9% of the local working population, underperforming Greater Melbourne's 7.2%. Despite local employment hubs, comparison of local worker counts against resident counts suggests a significant portion of the workforce journeys outside the suburb for work. Data from SALM and the ABS compiled by AreaSearch shows that across the recent 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.0% while the workforce base rose 2.5%, lifting unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% gain in labour force, and a 0.2 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-range guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia (Mar-26) outlines broader national employment expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific trajectories diverge. When weighted against Kew East's occupational distribution, projected local employment rises by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% across ten years (representing an illustrative sectoral model independent of local population adjustments).
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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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch place Kew East in the nation's highest income tier, recording a median income of $61,125 and an average income of $112,377. These figures notably exceed Greater Melbourne's corresponding median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% from financial year 2023, modelled values reach roughly $67,005 (median) and $123,188 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household tiers, Census income metrics sit between the 82nd and 90th percentiles nationwide. Notably, 32.3% of the populace (2,231 individuals) earns $4000+ per week—diverging from the metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 32.8%—while 43.4% take home more than $3,000 weekly.
Housing costs absorb 14.0% of earnings, positioning the suburb in the 90th percentile for disposable funds and the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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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Census records indicate that Kew East's residential landscape consists of 66.5% houses and 33.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached units), aligning closely with Melbourne metro's split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership is particularly elevated at 42.0%, comfortably exceeding metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties account for 34.2% and rental accommodations represent 23.9%. Median monthly loan repayments sit at $3,000 against the metropolitan figure of $2,000, and median weekly rent reaches $471 versus $390 across Melbourne metro. Nationally, local repayments substantially surpass the Australian mortgage average of $1,863 and typical weekly rent 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 all households in the area, divided between couples with children at 40.4%, couples without children at 23.0%, and single parent households at 11.2%. Non-family living arrangements comprise the remaining 24.3%, consisting of lone person residences (19.9%) and group homes (4.4%). The typical local household includes 2.7 people, marginally higher than Greater Melbourne's 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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Tertiary attainment in Kew East is exceptionally high, with 53.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, well above the 30.4% national and 33.4% VIC proportions. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 33.0%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (15.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Meanwhile, technical and vocational programs encompass 17.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (8.9%). A substantial 32.4% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. Broken down by stage, 9.6% attend secondary school, 9.5% are enrolled in primary education, and 8.6% participate in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Kew East reaches 42 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 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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The transport network in Kew East includes 42 active stops combining light rail and bus services across 13 dedicated routes, generating 4,804 weekly passenger trips. Public transport connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances of 183 meters to the closest departure point. Outbound travel is standard for the residential community, with private vehicles serving 84% of commutes and cycling representing 2%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per dwelling, while 44.2% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, likely influenced by pandemic conditions. Local public transit operations deliver an average of 686 trips daily throughout the collective network, which translates to approximately 114 weekly trips per transit stop.
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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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch demonstrate exceptional community outcomes in Kew East, marked by minimal rates of chronic illness and mortality across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 71% of the populace (4,905 people), significantly outstripping the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the nationwide figure of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses, recorded among 6.8 and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 74.4% reported no medical conditions whatsoever, exceeding the 72.6% benchmark across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over account for 19.2% of the local population (1,326 people), above Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, with older residents maintaining robust health metrics consistent with broader national trends.
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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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Kew East relative to broader averages, with 28.5% of residents born abroad and 27.8% communicating in a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the foremost religious affiliation, accounting for 49.9% of residents. In addition, Judaism accounts for 0.8% of the community compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Assessing parental birthplace and lineage, the leading reported ancestries in Kew East are English at 20.3%, Australian at 17.9%, and Chinese at 9.8%. Other cultural backgrounds also demonstrate distinctive concentrations, including Italian at 8.2% (compared to 5.2% across the wider region), Greek at 5.7% (versus 2.7% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kew East is 41. 27.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Kew East skews older than Greater Melbourne. AreaSearch's August 2026 data shows that residents aged 45 - 64 make up 27.2% of the suburb versus 22.3% regionally, whereas those aged 25 - 44 represent 23.5% compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne. Consequently, the estimated median age sits at 41, matching the 2021 Census outcome and remaining 4 years above Greater Melbourne's census figure of 37. Cohorts aged 65+ have expanded from 17.6% at the Census to an estimated 19.2%. By 2041, the senior bracket is projected to see the largest addition, growing by 295 residents (22%) to 1,621, while younger cohorts, including children and young adults, are anticipated to contract.
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 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 | Apr 2026 6 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 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 — 22 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,620 at the 2021 Census → 6,908 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 (SAL21337). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.