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Kurunjang has an estimated 11,262 residents, up from 10,711 at the 2021 Census — a change of 551 people, or 5.1%. Natural increase accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 1,087 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 investigations of ABS population statistics for the broader region alongside new address data verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kurunjang has an estimated residency of 11,262 people in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 551 individuals (5.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 10,711 residents. This shift is calculated from a base population of 11,145, estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP data release from the ABS and incorporating 27 verified new addresses post-Census. Consequently, the local population density stands at 1,087 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across regions studied by AreaSearch.
Recent population expansion was driven chiefly by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 57.99999999999999% of the gains. AreaSearch applies projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting them via weighted aggregation of population changes from the LGA to the SA2 scale. Age cohort growth rates derived from these models are also extended to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Kurunjang is projected to experience growth placing it in the top quartile nationally, with an expected increase of 2,832 residents by 2041 under these combined SA2 projections, representing a 24.1% expansion over the 16 years.
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153 new dwellings have been approved in Kurunjang over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, well below 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 analysis of building approvals from the ABS indicates that the suburb of Kurunjang averages about 30 dwelling approvals annually, totaling 153 residential properties over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 9 approvals have been registered. With new constructed homes adding an average of just 0.7 additional residents annually per dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, building activity is keeping pace with or running ahead of local demand. This provides buyers with more choices and supports population increases that could outpace current projections, while new residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $701,000, pointing to developer interest in upmarket projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $119,000 have been logged this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of local development. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, building approvals in the suburb of Kurunjang are exceptionally low, sitting 89.0% below the metropolitan average on a per-capita basis. This restricted level of new additions generally underpins demand and pricing for existing housing stock. This volume is also below the national benchmark, highlighting the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Furthermore, all new approvals have consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the suburban profile of the neighborhood and appealing to buyers seeking land and space. Reflecting a mature profile, the area registers approximately 1713 people for every new approval. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Kurunjang will add 2,715 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If development maintains its current pace, residential construction may struggle to meet the needs of the growing population, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kurunjang
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kurunjang, worth an estimated $996 million. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.3 billion. 39 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure changes, major projects, and local planning policies have a significant influence on property market dynamics. AreaSearch has identified 11 active projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Cobblebank Train Stabling Facility, the Melton Line Upgrade & Cobblebank Stabling Yard, the Melton Suburban Revitalisation initiative, and the Outlook Ride Estate, with relevant projects detailed in the following list.
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Melton East Precinct Structure Plan
The Melton East Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a major 1,005-hectare masterplanned community development in Melbourne's western growth corridor, officially approved by the Minister for Planning under Amendment C244melt. Facilitated by the Victorian Planning Authority and Melton City Council, the project paves the way for nearly 12,000 homes, seven schools, four community hubs, and extensive open space reserves for over 36,000 residents. Development is structured across a 20 to 30-year horizon, incorporating vital infrastructure such as arterial road upgrades, new intersections, bridges, and Kororoit Creek conservation areas.
Outlook Ride Estate
A premium residential land estate offering generously sized allotments ranging from 2004 to 2323 square meters in the peaceful suburb of Kurunjang. The development features approximately 20 large blocks suitable for custom home construction, with some lots offering picturesque views of Little Blind Creek and Reserve. Located 44km northwest of Melbourne CBD with excellent access to schools, shopping centers including Woodgrove Shopping Centre, and transport via Western Freeway and Melton Train Station.
Cobblebank Train Stabling Facility
New stabling and light maintenance yard in Cobblebank to support the Melton Line Upgrade and the introduction of longer 9-car VLocity trains. The yard will stable 6 trains and include signalling and communications systems, worker facilities and parking, CCTV and lighting, and direct connections to the Melton Line. Site is approximately 700 m east of the new Melton Station, enabling early morning services and more reliable operations on the upgraded corridor.
Little Creek Estate
A boutique house-and-land community delivering 106 homes across roughly 12 hectares in Kurunjang, within the City of Melton. The estate sits on Minns Road and features titled and settled lots across streets including Claudia Crescent, Norwood Avenue and Kinane Street, with land releases continuing into 2026 (Stage 12 titling April 2026, Stage 15 currently selling). Lots range from around 300sqm to over 600sqm, with house and land packages available through builders such as Mimosa Homes, Homebuyers Centre and Metricon.Sales and enquiries are handled by Oliver Hume.
Melton Line Upgrade & Cobblebank Stabling Yard
A $650 million upgrade to the Melton Line to enable 9-car VLocity trains, increasing peak capacity by 50%. The project includes extending platforms at Cobblebank, Rockbank, Caroline Springs, and Deer Park stations, and constructing a new 6-train stabling yard at Cobblebank. It is integrated with the removal of four level crossings (Exford, Ferris, Coburns, and Hopkins roads) and a new four-platform Melton Station. Recent 2026 updates confirm construction is underway on the stabling yard and platform extensions at Rockbank and Cobblebank are slated for late 2026.A further $152.7 million was committed in May 2026 to begin planning for future electrification.
Penny Royal Estate
A completed residential house and land estate in Kurunjang, located in the Melbourne West Growth Corridor. The estate features approximately 239 lots with house and land packages. The development is now fully sold out with established homes throughout the community. The estate offers well-established amenities, local parks and open spaces in a family-friendly atmosphere, with convenient access to schools, recreation facilities, and the Western Freeway providing 40-minute commute to Melbourne CBD.
Melton Line Upgrade and Level Crossing Removals
A major Victorian Government rail program that combines the removal of four level crossings in Melton and Truganina (Coburns Road, Exford Road, Ferris Road and Hopkins Road) with a wider upgrade of the Melton Line. New rail bridges will carry trains over Coburns and Exford roads, while new road bridges will be built over the rail line at Ferris Road and Hopkins Road, with shared walking and cycling paths. A new elevated Melton Station with four platforms will be built to suit longer 9-car VLocity trains and accommodate Ballarat services, with an accessible pedestrian link, lifts, a relocated bus interchange, pick-up and drop-off zones, an air-conditioned waiting room and staffed ticket office.A new train stabling yard is also being built at Cobblebank near Abey Road, around 700 metres east of the new Melton Station, to house the new fleet and be future-proofed for electrification. Once complete, the upgrade is expected to lift peak passenger capacity on the line by about 50 per cent and remove boom gates from the section, easing congestion for around 73,000 vehicles a day. All four level crossings are due to be gone and the new Melton Station open in 2026, two years ahead of the original schedule, with longer 9-car VLocity trains running on the line from 2027.
Melton Town Centre Revitalisation Projects
Victorian Government Suburban Revitalisation program delivered with Melton City Council to renew Melton Town Centre through a long-term revitalisation plan, shopfront improvement grants, public realm and active transport works, outdoor dining areas, trader support, events and activations, branding, buy-local campaigns and the Civic Heart Kid Zone. Council adopted the Melton Town Centre Revitalisation Plan in April 2024, with the funded project program scheduled from July 2021 to January 2026.
5,575 residents of Kurunjang are employed, from a labour force of 6,033. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,354, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Kurunjang features a diverse workforce containing both white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with construction employment showing particularly high concentration. The local unemployment rate stands at 7.6%, with employment expanding by an estimated 2.7% over the previous year, according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 5,575 working residents. The unemployment rate is 2.8% higher than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while participation in the labor force is close to the metropolitan rate of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a moderate 16.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary employment fields for residents are construction, transport, postal & warehousing, along with health care & social assistance. The local workforce is highly concentrated in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment share is 2.2 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 3.6% of local workers, compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. A comparison between the resident labor force and locally based jobs indicates that this primarily residential area offers limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the 12-month period recorded a 2.7% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, which reduced the local unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. This pattern diverged from Greater Melbourne, which saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labor force expand by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate increase by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand for the suburb of Kurunjang. These five-year and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Projecting these industry trends onto the local occupational profile suggests employment for residents could rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kurunjang is $1,550 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $702 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,559 a year against an average of $57,536. 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 latest postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that personal incomes in the suburb of Kurunjang are below national benchmarks, with a median of $50,559 and an average of $57,536. This is lower than the Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 for median income and $75,164 for average income. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $55,423 for median income and $63,071 for average income. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Kurunjang are relatively modest, positioning between the 28th and 38th percentiles.
Looking at distribution, 37.3% of residents (4,200 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the regional rate of 32.8%. Housing costs consume a significant portion of local earnings, leaving only 83.4% of income remaining, which ranks in the 38th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kurunjang had 3,563 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $321 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. 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 housing stock in the suburb of Kurunjang consisted of 93.9% standalone houses and 6.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, or other housing types. In contrast, the Melbourne metropolitan area comprised 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Kurunjang was lower than the metropolitan average at 24.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (51.1%) or tenants (24.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was lower than the metropolitan median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $321 compared to the Melbourne average of $390.
On a national scale, local mortgage payments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kurunjang counted 3,563 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,746 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 77.3% of households in the suburb of Kurunjang, consisting of couples with children (36.1%), couples without children (22.7%), and single-parent households (17.1%). The remaining 22.7% consists of non-family households, which are divided into single-person households (19.7%) and group households (3.0%). The median household size of 2.8 persons is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.8% of adults in Kurunjang hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 30.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,447 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 946 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 data shows that university attainment is low in the suburb of Kurunjang, with 13.8% of residents holding a higher education degree compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (30.0%). Enrolment in education is high, with 31.4% of the population attending an educational institution. This includes 12.1% in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 3.7% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kurunjang reaches 37 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 services in the suburb of Kurunjang include 37 active bus stops. These stops are serviced by 8 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,739 passenger trips each week. Transport access is favorable, with residents living an average of 319 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 93% of commuting residents travel by car. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars, which is above the metropolitan average. Additionally, 16.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements. Bus services run an average of 248 trips daily across all local routes, which translates to approximately 47 weekly services at each individual bus stop.
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66.8% of residents in Kurunjang report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 highlight challenges for the suburb of Kurunjang based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with elevated rates of common illnesses observed in both youth and older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 50% of the population (~5,590 people) holding coverage, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported medical issues, affecting 9.9% and 9.8% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 66.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Chronic illness rates are elevated among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.7% of the population (1,430 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health outcomes among older residents are somewhat challenged, aligning generally with national averages for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kurunjang is largely Australian-born, at 75.3% of residents, with 22.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.6%) and English (23.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Kurunjang exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most compared markets, with 24.7% of residents born outside Australia and 22.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 52.9% of the population. The most notable variance in religious affiliation is for those identifying as Other, who represent 1.9% of the population, compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the largest self-reported groups in the suburb of Kurunjang are Australian at 23.6% of the population (above the metropolitan average of 18.4%), English at 23.2%, and Other at 12.0%.
There are also distinct concentrations of certain ethnic backgrounds compared to regional figures: Maltese ancestry is recorded by 6.2% of residents (compared to 1.1% across Melbourne), Samoan ancestry by 1.6% (compared to 0.3%), and Serbian ancestry by 0.9% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kurunjang is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 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 median age in the suburb of Kurunjang is 34 years, which is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (14.8%) but a lower share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (13.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.9% to 3.8%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 15.0% to 13.9%. Population projections for 2041 anticipate significant changes, with the 55 to 64 group projected to grow the most by 45% (adding 590 residents to reach 1,897), while the 0 to 4 group is forecast to grow by only 7% (adding 55 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kurunjang
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 4 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 — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,711 at the 2021 Census → 11,262 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 (SAL21411). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.