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Kew (Vic.) has an estimated 26,223 residents, up from 24,499 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,724 people, or 7.0%. 399 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,502 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 revisions alongside address validations completed since the Census, the suburb of Kew (Vic.) records an estimated population of approximately 26,223 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,724 people (7.0%) relative to the 24,499 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from a resident population figure of 25,961 established by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 399 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Kew's population concentration stands at 2,502 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the upper quartile of Australian locations benchmarked by AreaSearch.
Outperforming the wider SA3 area (6.6%), the suburb of Kew (Vic.) saw its 7.0% expansion since the 2021 census establish it as a regional frontrunner in population growth, with overseas arrivals serving as virtually the entire source of local population expansion during recent periods. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as a baseline for each SA2. Where specific coverage is unavailable, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are integrated through weighted aggregation transferring LGA trends to the SA2 level, with age-specific growth trajectories applied uniformly across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Under these projection parameters, the overall demographic count is set to contract, resulting in a reduction of 307 persons across the suburb of Kew (Vic.) by 2041. In contrast to the headline drop, selective age bands will expand, particularly the 75 to 84 age group, which is slated to gain 513 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
673 new dwellings have been approved in Kew (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 134 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 134 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 143, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the suburb averages approximately 134 residential building permits annually, with 673 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 143 sanctioned to date in FY-25. In the context of recent population contraction, this level of development activity remains proportionally sound for prospective purchasers, while an average approved construction value of $1,343,000 indicates that builders are focusing heavily on higher-end, luxury stock. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $5.2 million during the current financial year, highlighting that local real estate remains predominantly residential.
Per capita residential building volumes align closely with Greater Melbourne averages, sustaining market conditions that mirror broader metropolitan trends. Approved construction is weighted toward higher-density formats, comprising 69.0% attached dwellings and 31.0% detached dwellings. This tilt toward medium and high-density housing broadens access points for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors, while marking a clear shift from the existing residential landscape (currently 50.0% houses) to navigate land constraints and evolving lifestyle preferences. With roughly 199 people per dwelling approval, the local construction pipeline continues to develop steadily. Given that demographic numbers are projected to remain flat or decrease, residential supply constraints are anticipated to ease, potentially offering favorable purchasing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kew (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kew (Vic.), worth an estimated $1.62 billion. A further 151 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $59.7 billion. 47 are already under construction and 85 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 economic momentum and community development are strongly guided by capital works and strategic planning initiatives. AreaSearch has registered 84 infrastructure projects expected to influence the surrounding area, highlighted by major works such as the Eastern Freeway Upgrades: Hoddle Street to Burke Road, the Kew Recreation Centre Redevelopment, the Kew Library Upgrade, and Arteur.
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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.
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.
Michael Tuck Stand and Glenferrie Oval Revitalisation
Revitalisation of the heritage-listed Michael Tuck Stand and Glenferrie Oval in Hawthorn into a shared community sporting hub. The 30 million dollar project, jointly funded by the City of Boroondara and the Australian Football Facilities Fund, will refurbish the three-level Moderne-style grandstand to provide multipurpose community spaces, band rehearsal rooms, a kiosk with outdoor seating, and unisex sporting amenities. Sportsground works include four new 30-metre lighting poles meeting AFL community level standards, an upgraded playing surface with new drainage and irrigation, and coaches boxes to support junior Australian Rules football, senior womens football and junior cricket.Early structural rectification works inside the stand are complete and a new 500 square metre landscaped open space on the former Ferguson Stand site opened in July 2024. Stage 3 community consultation on the draft designs concluded in September 2025 with majority support, and schematic designs are being progressed with sporting clubs and community tenants. Major construction is on track to begin in late 2026 with completion expected by 2028.
Piccolo House, Barry Street, Kew
Piccolo House at 18 Barry Street in Kew is a luxury multi-residential development featuring 60 two- to four-bedroom residences across five three-level buildings on an 8,475 sqm former aged-care site. Designed by Woods Bagot with interior architecture by Hecker Guthrie and landscape design by Acre, the project includes exclusive wellness amenities, concierge services, and landscaped gardens overlooking the Dandenong Ranges.
1207-1209 Burke Road Townhomes
A premium permit-approved development site for 12 architect-designed luxury townhomes by Cera Stribley. Located on a 2,405sqm site with over 40m street frontage to Burke Road in Kew's prestigious Sackville Ward. The development offers boutique luxury living in one of Melbourne's most sought-after suburbs with potential for yield uplift under Victoria's new Townhouse and Low Rise Code.
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.
Denmark Kew
A collection of sophisticated residences at 102-108 Denmark Street, Kew. Features spacious interiors, premium amenities, and panoramic CBD views in a prestigious location with excellent connectivity.
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.
15,071 residents of Kew (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 15,555. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 68.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 local labour profile is characterized by strong tertiary qualifications, significant representation in corporate and specialized roles, an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, and an estimated 2.1% annual rise in job creation according to statistical area data modeled by AreaSearch. In total, 15,071 residents are employed as of March 2026, maintaining an unemployment rate 1.7% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while labour force participation matches the broader metropolitan mark of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 45.4% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome partially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is concentrated primarily within professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical roles display pronounced local specialization, recording an employment concentration 1.6 times the wider metropolitan standard. Conversely, construction employment remains limited, engaging only 5.7% of the resident workforce compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between local workplace counts and resident worker figures indicates that a substantial proportion of the working community travels outside the area for employment. Based on ABS and SALM figures compiled by AreaSearch, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw local employment expand by 2.1% against a 2.6% increase in the labour force, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1%, the workforce expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment lifted by 0.2 percentage points over the same timeframe. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide forward visibility, projecting overall Australian job gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the area's specific industry distribution indicates potential local job expansion of 7.5% over five years and 15.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative industry extrapolation excluding localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kew (Vic.) is $2,497 a week (about $130,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,120 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,871 a year against an average of $130,181. The average runs 98% 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate a median individual taxpayer income of $65,871 and an average income of $130,181, placing the community in the top percentile nationally compared to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 elevates estimated figures to $72,208 (median) and $142,704 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local personal, family, and household earnings between the 86th and 90th percentiles nationally. Regarding distribution, 32.5% of residents (8,522 individuals) earn in the top $4000+ weekly bracket, in contrast to the metropolitan benchmark where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 32.8%.
Furthermore, 43.8% of households generate weekly incomes above $3,000, while housing costs account for 13.9% of income. Overall, strong financial capacity positions the community in the 90th percentile for disposable funds and the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kew (Vic.) had 9,069 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 26% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $476 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. 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 latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 50.5% houses alongside 49.5% other dwellings such as apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached units, differing from the Melbourne metro split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 40.7%, well above metropolitan norms, while mortgaged properties accounted for 29.8% and rental housing represented 29.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,000 and median weekly rent was $476, both substantially exceeding Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390. On a national scale, local housing expenses sit markedly above Australian medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kew (Vic.) counted 9,069 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,707 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family dwellings comprise 68.7% of all occupied homes, consisting of couples with children (32.5%), couples without children (25.5%), and single parent households (9.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households representing 26.0% and group households making up 5.2%. Average household size stands at 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.9% of adults in Kew (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 35.1% with a bachelor degree and 16.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 7.4% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 10,275 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,166 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 attainment is exceptionally strong, with 56.9% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. Bachelor degrees represent the primary qualification at 35.1%, with postgraduate degrees comprising 16.9% and graduate diplomas accounting for 4.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications represent 16.9% of credentials among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (7.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 31.4% of the population participating in education. This cohort comprises 9.6% attending secondary schools, 9.4% in tertiary programs, and 7.8% enrolled in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kew (Vic.) reaches 117 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 9,400 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 1.3 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 across the suburb of Kew (Vic.) includes 117 active transit boarding points comprising tram and bus infrastructure. Across these stops, 20 distinct transit routes generate 9,359 weekly passenger trips, providing convenient access where residents typically sit 199 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this residential catchment, with private motor vehicles representing the dominant travel choice at 78%, followed by 6% walking and 3% cycling, while private vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling. Additionally, 45.4% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing conditions at the time.
Transit service volumes average 1,337 daily trips across the broader network, providing approximately 79 weekly departures at each transit stop. The surrounding map highlights the 100 closest access points relative to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.5% of residents in Kew (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.0% 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 compiled by AreaSearch demonstrate strong community outcomes, marked by low chronic disease rates and minimal mortality across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 78% of the population (20,440 people), considerably higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, each affecting 7.1% and 7.1% of the population, while 72.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, in line with 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age cohorts exhibit solid health profiles with minimal illness.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 20.1% of the community (5,270 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with senior health indicators tracking strongly alongside broader national figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.7% of Kew (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 27.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.5%) and Australian (17.6%). 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 across the area, where 31.7% of residents were born overseas and 27.3% utilize a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 45.7% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism displays notable representation at 0.9% of the local population, compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Examining parental heritage, the leading reported ancestries are English (21.5%), Australian (17.6%), and Chinese (12.0%), the latter tracking well above the metropolitan mark of 6.5%. Other cultural backgrounds also show distinct local representation, including Italian at 5.5% (compared to 5.2% regionally), Greek at 3.5% (compared to 2.7%), and Polish at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kew (Vic.) is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographics in the suburb of Kew (Vic.) skew older, with retirees and elderly cohorts (65+) representing 20.1% of the community as of August 2026, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 26.4% locally against 32.1% regionally. AreaSearch figures place the median age at 40 as at August 2026, decreasing from 41 at the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 from that Census. The young to middle aged demographic has expanded from 24.4% to an estimated 26.4% since the Census.
By 2041, older cohorts are projected to drive net demographic growth, adding 962 residents (18%) to total 6,233, whereas younger age brackets and middle-aged cohorts are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kew (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 29 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 — 399 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,499 at the 2021 Census → 26,223 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 (SAL21336). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.