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Kyneton has an estimated 7,657 residents, up from 7,513 at the 2021 Census — a change of 144 people, or 1.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 80% of areas nationally. 207 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 76 people per 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and new home validations by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Kyneton has an estimated occupancy of 7,657 residents as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 144 individuals (1.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 7,513 people. This trend is calculated from the local populace of 7,642, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) alongside 207 confirmed new locations registered post-census. The current occupancy corresponds to a density of 75 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density living and space for expansion.
The suburb of Kyneton's 1.9% post-census growth is within 2.1 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (4.0%), showing healthy local growth fundamentals. Gains in population during recent times were mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 89.0% of the overall increase. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, have been adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In areas without coverage, Regional/LGA projections released by the VIC State Government in 2023 were applied, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method of population increases from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth patterns by age brackets from these aggregations are also utilized for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, a significant population rise is projected within the top quartile of national non-metropolitan zones, with the suburb of Kyneton expected to gain 2,034 residents by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 26.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
207 new dwellings have been approved in Kyneton over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 5.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 37, 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 building approval statistics from the ABS allocated to local areas reveals Kyneton has averaged approximately 41 new residential approvals each year. A total of 207 dwellings were approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 34 recorded so far in FY-26. Averaging 1.1 new residents per home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the residential sector shows a healthy alignment between supply and demand, indicating stable conditions. The average estimated value of these new dwellings is $708,000, suggesting developers are prioritizing higher-end residential options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $23.1 million have been registered during this financial year, indicating a moderate level of business development. Compared to Rest of Vic., Kyneton experiences 17.0% less residential development on a per-capita basis, placing it in the 55th percentile of all examined locations nationwide. New construction approvals consist of 91.0% standalone houses and 9.0% medium and high-density developments, preserving the low-density profile of the area and focusing on family-oriented accommodation. With a ratio of roughly 282 people per approved dwelling, the area is characterized by low density. Looking ahead, the population is projected to expand by 2,019 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of housing may not keep up with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting upward pressure on home prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kyneton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kyneton, worth an estimated $173 million. A further 26 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $500 million. 10 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Changes to local planning, major infrastructure projects, and development initiatives represent major drivers of local growth. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include Kyneton Central, Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan Implementation, Kyneton on Riverside, and Ambrosia Estate, with the primary projects outlined below.
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Cornerstone Kyneton
A $150 million masterplanned retail and commercial precinct spanning 62 hectares. The development includes large format retail anchored by a Bunnings warehouse, fast food outlets including McDonalds, a fuel station, and additional commercial warehouse spaces.
Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan, adopted by Council in March 2023, delivering upgraded netball and little athletics facilities. Little athletics facilities were relocated from the top oval to the bottom oval, including a new storage shed, discus cage and circle, shot put circles, and long jump/triple jump run-ups and pits, with works completed in July 2024. Netball upgrades are being delivered in two stages: Stage 1 is the redevelopment of the M.B. O'Sullivan Pavilion, adding two netball player change rooms, umpire change rooms, amenities, storage, first aid area, admin/office space, and an undercover spectator area, with completion expected by the end of 2025.Stage 2 is the construction of two new asphalt netball courts with LED floodlighting, perimeter fencing, and spectator seating, scheduled to begin late 2025 and conclude before the start of the 2026 netball season. The Victorian Government pledged up to 1.5 million dollars towards the netball facilities, with Council committing a further 1.3 million dollars.
Ambrosia Estate
A boutique residential land estate providing 65 premium homesites ranging from 2000sqm to 7856sqm, ideal for architectural homes in the Macedon Ranges, less than an hour from Melbourne.
Kyneton on Riverside
Master planned neighbourhood on the south side of the Campaspe River with staged land releases. The estate offers walking access to Kyneton Station and town amenities with design guidelines and house and land packages available. Stages 6 and 14 are complete and titled, with ongoing sales in stages 10, 11, and 19.
Kyneton Recycled Water Irrigation Project
The project involves the construction of a 14-kilometre pipeline to distribute Class C recycled water from the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant to local irrigators, enabling the reuse of 200-300 megalitres annually for agricultural irrigation, supporting regional agriculture, and improving environmental outcomes for the Campaspe River by reducing non-compliant discharges.
Old Kyneton Primary School Redevelopment
Transformation of the former Kyneton Primary School into a creative and community precinct, featuring restored heritage bluestone building for gallery and exhibition spaces, a new contemporary entry building, transformed library for events, and revitalized grounds with 3000 new plants.
Daylesford to Hanging Rock Shared Trail
Proposed regional shared trail linking Daylesford, Tylden, Woodend, Hanging Rock and Kyneton through a combination of rail trail and shared-use trail sections. The project is being jointly progressed by Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Hepburn Shire Council to improve cycling, walking and horse riding opportunities while supporting regional tourism and local connectivity. Planning and feasibility work continues, with additional state funding required before construction can commence.
Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct
The Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct is a staged regional sport and recreation development at New Gisborne, spread across two interconnected sites at the intersection of Barringo and Hamilton roads. It is the largest capital works project ever undertaken by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Stage One, budgeted at over $29 million, opened on 28 June 2024 and delivered a three-court indoor sports stadium with spectator seating, kiosk, sport administration office and amenities on the western site, plus a natural turf AFL and cricket oval, pavilion with change rooms, fitness loop, half-court basketball, playground, outdoor table tennis, barbecue areas, wetland and car parking on the eastern site.Stage Two, valued at $17 million and funded by $15 million from the Australian Government and $2 million from Council, commenced in November 2025 under contractors Harris HMC (western stadium extension) and ACE Infrastructure (eastern sports fields). Stage Two adds three further multi-use indoor courts, four gender-neutral changerooms, additional offices, amenities and parking on the western site, and a second natural turf oval, two outdoor netball courts and further car parking on the eastern site. Construction progressed through 2026 with oval turf works completed and structural steel erected for the stadium extension by April 2026. Eastern side completion is expected mid-2026 and western side completion late 2026, with all new facilities open in early 2027. A proposed Stage Three, estimated at $15.5 million and still seeking external funding, would add retractable seating, a function and multi-purpose room extension, a canopy linking the existing netball courts to the sports hub, a pavilion extension and cricket nets. The precinct serves more than 3,300 participants across basketball, netball, AFL, cricket, futsal, volleyball and badminton, and adjoins the eight-court Macedon Ranges Regional Netball Complex.
3,679 residents of Kyneton are employed, from a labour force of 3,750. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 58.8%. 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 6,629, about 87% 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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Statistical evaluations by AreaSearch show a highly educated local workforce, strong representation in essential services, a very low unemployment rate of 1.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.3% over the prior year. By March 2026, there were 3,679 working residents, with an unemployment rate 1.8% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%. Participation in the workforce is lower than average, standing at 58.8% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%. Data from the Census indicates a substantial 29.5% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been affected by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The workforce shows a high concentration in professional & technical fields, with employment levels reaching 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.2% of local employment, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 7.5%. The comparison between local Census workers and resident workers suggests the area provides limited local job opportunities. According to SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader areas by AreaSearch, employment expanded by 1.3% and the labour force grew by 0.9% over the 12 months leading to March 2026, leading to a 0.3 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1% and the labour force shrink by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional perspective on potential local trends. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Mapping these industry-specific projections onto the local sector mix indicates employment for residents could rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kyneton is $1,620 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $749 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,484 a year against an average of $69,107. 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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According to tax data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the local income level is slightly above the national average. The median income for taxpayers is $50,484, while the average stands at $69,107, compared to Regional Vic. figures of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $55,341 (median) and $75,755 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are positioned moderately, landing between the 38th and 42nd percentiles.
Looking at earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 30.5% of the community (2,335 individuals), which aligns closely with the regional average of 30.3% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 85.8% of their income for discretionary spending, placing the area in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kyneton had 2,867 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,798 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock recorded in the latest Census consisted of 88.6% separate houses and 11.4% other dwelling types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional Vic.'s profile of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matches the Regional Vic. rate of 41.7%, while the remaining properties are either under mortgage (36.8%) or occupied by tenants (21.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,798 is significantly higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent of $360 compares to the regional figure of $285.
On a national level, Kyneton's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kyneton counted 2,867 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 27% 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 represent the majority of households at 70.0% of the total, consisting of couples with children (28.2%), couples without children (31.5%), and single parent families (9.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.0%, consisting of single-person households at 27.0% and group housing making up 2.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average across Regional Vic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.4% of adults in Kyneton hold a university qualification, including 19.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,060 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,053 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The local educational profile is distinguished within the region, with tertiary qualification rates (30.4% of residents aged 15+) higher than both the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% and the SA4 region average of 25.4%, indicating a strong academic focus. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational qualifications are also common, with 32.4% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (20.8%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 26.6% of residents currently studying.
This student population includes 10.2% in primary schools, 7.2% in secondary institutions, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kyneton reaches 35 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Analysis of transit options indicates 35 passenger stops are active locally, including train connections. These stops are serviced by 18 separate routes, which facilitate 1,092 passenger journeys weekly. Accessibility is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 267 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 88%, while 6% of commuters walk. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per household. A notable 29.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may have been influenced by pandemic circumstances.
Services average 156 daily trips across the transit network, which translates to roughly 31 weekly journeys per active stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.6% of residents in Kyneton report no long-term health condition. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic condition rates by AreaSearch indicates notable health difficulties, with common ailments present across multiple age cohorts, alongside a relatively high rate of private health insurance covering roughly 54% of the population (~4,146 people), compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic. Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the most common diagnoses, affecting 9.8% and 9.4% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 62.6% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic. Chronic health conditions are more prevalent than average among the working-age cohort.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.2% of the local population (2,006 people), which is higher than the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%, while national health rankings are generally consistent with wider population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kyneton is largely Australian-born, at 84.6% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (27.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community has lower cultural diversity than average, with 84.6% of residents born in Australia, 89.4% holding citizenship, and 94.2% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.6% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic. The three most common ancestral origins reported by residents are English (31.3%), Australian (27.8%), and Irish (12.2%). Significant differences in other heritage groups include a higher representation of Scottish ancestry at 10.3% compared to 8.8% regionally, Maltese heritage at 0.7% compared to 0.5% regionally, and Hungarian ancestry at 0.3% compared to 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kyneton is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 17.9% 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 of 47 years is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national median of 38. The age distribution reveals a high concentration of residents in the 45 - 54 bracket (14.9%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (8.2%) than in Regional Vic. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 8.1% to 9.0% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 13.2% to 12.5%. Significant demographic changes are anticipated by 2041, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is projected to expand by 34% (383 people) to reach 1,524 from 1,140.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort is expected to grow more slowly at 9%, adding 81 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kyneton
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 6 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 — 207 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,513 at the 2021 Census → 7,657 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 (SAL21414). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.