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Kew (Vic.) has an estimated 26,226 residents, up from 24,499 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,727 people, or 7.0%. 385 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,503 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 evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kew (Vic.) has an estimated population of approximately 26,226 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,727 people (7.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 24,499 people. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 25,963, estimated by AreaSearch after analyzing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 and incorporating 385 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 2,502 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Kew (Vic.)
in the top quartile of national areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The 7.0% growth rate in the suburb of Kew (Vic.) since the 2021 census outperformed the SA3 area (6.6%), positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains, serving as almost the exclusive source of growth in recent periods. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA releases are used, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA to SA2 scale. The resulting age group growth rates are projected across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections for the suburb of Kew (Vic.) indicate a contraction, with the total population expected to decrease by 282 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within specific age cohorts, particularly the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 519 people. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
675 new dwellings have been approved in Kew (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 135 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 132 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 153, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from statistical area data, Kew averages approximately 135 residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 675 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 141 approved during FY-26 so far. Even with population decline, development volumes have remained relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for buyers, with new builds averaging a construction cost of $1,310,000, showing that developers are focusing on the high-end segment with premium properties. Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $5.2 million have been logged this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Kew exhibits similar levels of new home approvals per capita, preserving a supply balance consistent with the broader metropolitan area. Recent building approvals consist of 30.0% detached houses and 70.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for denser housing types provides more economical entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from existing housing stock (which is currently 50.0% houses), indicating a decline in available development sites and aligning with changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. The area records approximately 177 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Given that population forecasts indicate either stable or declining numbers, Kew is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
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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 $1.5 billion. A further 151 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $59.5 billion. 48 are already under construction and 84 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes heavily influence regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 84 projects expected to affect this locality. Significant initiatives include the Eastern Freeway Upgrades: Hoddle Street to Burke Road, Kew Recreation Centre Redevelopment, Kew Library Upgrade, and Arteur, with the key projects listed below.
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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.
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.
Park Avenue Alphington
Mid-rise apartment development at 700 Heidelberg Road. 8-storey building with 80 residences and 104 car spaces. Located next to Alphington Park. Pre-construction phase by Giancorp Property Group.
15,073 residents of Kew (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 15,557. 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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Kew has a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. In March 2026, there were 15,073 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.7% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and labor force participation matching the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census data reveals that a high proportion of residents, 45.4%, worked from home, although this should be viewed in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The professional & technical sector is highly concentrated in this locality, with employment rates 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is under-represented, employing just 5.7% of Kew's workforce in contrast to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. While local employment opportunities exist, comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a large portion of residents travel elsewhere for work. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regional areas, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.6%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, with a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Kew. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary significantly by industry. Projecting these trends onto Kew's local industry structure suggests employment could grow by 7.5% over five years and 15.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local demographic projections).
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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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in Kew are exceptionally high compared to the rest of the nation, with a median of $65,871 and an average of $130,181. In comparison, Greater Melbourne has a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates indicate figures of approximately $72,208 (median) and $142,704 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes in Kew rank highly, falling within the 86th to 90th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution data indicates the largest bracket is the 32.5% of residents earning $4000+ per week (8,523 residents), differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 32.8%. The large cohort of high-income earners (43.8% above $3,000/week) shows significant economic capacity in the area. Housing costs consume 13.9% of income, while high earnings place residents in the 90th percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income index places it in the 10th decile.
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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According to the latest Census, the mix of dwelling structures in Kew consisted of 50.5% houses and 49.5% other dwellings (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metro Melbourne. Home ownership rates in Kew were notably higher than the metro average at 40.7%, with the remaining properties held under a mortgage (29.8%) or rented (29.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 was well above the metro Melbourne average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $476, compared to the Melbourne metro median of $390.
Globally, Kew's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kew (Vic.) counted 9,069 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,708 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 households make up the majority of homes at 68.7%, consisting of couples with children (32.5%), couples without children (25.5%), and single parent families (9.3%). Non-family households account for the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households representing 26.0% and group households making up 5.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne average 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 in Kew is significantly higher than broader averages, with 56.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This education profile positions the community well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational training represents 16.9% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (7.4%). Enrollment rates in formal education are notably high, with 31.4% of residents studying. This includes 9.6% in secondary schools, 9.4% in tertiary institutions, and 7.8% in primary schools.
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Public transport in Kew (Vic.) reaches 117 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 12,200 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 analysis shows 117 active transit stops within Kew, consisting of tram and bus services. These stops are served by 20 different routes, generating 12,160 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 199 meters from the closest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 78%, followed by 6% walking and 3% cycling. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per household. Working from home was recorded at 45.4% (2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic lockdowns).
Service frequency averages 1,737 daily trips across all routes, which translates to about 103 weekly trips per stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the location.
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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 outcomes data reveals excellent profiles across Kew, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, showing a low occurrence of common health issues across all age groups. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the population (20,443 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most common diagnoses, each affecting 7.1% of residents, while 72.5% reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population (5,376 people), higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with the broader local population.
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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Kew displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 31.7% of residents born overseas and 27.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 45.7% of the population. The most prominent overrepresentation compared to regional averages is Judaism, which accounts for 0.9% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups in Kew are English (21.5%), Australian (17.6%), and Chinese (12.0%), with the Chinese ancestral cohort sitting substantially higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
Other ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: Polish ancestry accounts for 1.0% of Kew (compared to 0.8% regionally), Greek ancestry represents 3.5% (compared to 2.7%), and Italian ancestry stands at 5.5% (compared to 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kew (Vic.) is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.4% 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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With a median age of 40, the suburb of Kew (Vic.) is slightly older than Greater Melbourne at 37 and Australia at 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne averages, the 15 - 24 age bracket is over-represented at 16.2%, while the 35 - 44 cohort is under-represented at 11.6%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 14.1% to 16.2% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 12.9% to 14.2%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 11.3% to 9.6% and the 45 to 54 group declined from 14.0% to 12.3%.
Demographic modeling suggests the age profile of the suburb of Kew (Vic.) will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to expand by 428 people (54%) from 786 to 1,215. The combined 65+ age categories are projected to make up 99% of total population growth, showing an aging trend. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
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 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 | Aug 2026 this 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 Aug 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 — 385 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,499 at the 2021 Census → 26,226 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 (SAL21336). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.