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Lake Wendouree has an estimated 2,704 residents, down from 2,878 at the 2021 Census — a change of 174 people, or 6.0%. The population has thinned by an average 1.3% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 592 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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Lake Wendouree's resident count is projected to be approximately 2,704 in May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population adjustments and recent address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census. This represents a decline of 174 people (6.0%) from the 2021 Census count of 2,878 people. The estimate draws on a resident base of 2,703 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, alongside 7 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 591 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential space for future construction.
Demographic expansion in recent times was almost exclusively driven by overseas migration. AreaSearch incorporates regional forecasts published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as their starting point. In instances where specific SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023 are applied using a weighted method to aggregate population growth from LGA down to SA2 divisions. Growth rates across age brackets from these aggregated sources are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future patterns, population growth is expected to exceed the median for non-metropolitan areas nationally, with the locality projected to expand by 405 persons by 2041 under these aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 14.9% over the 16 years.
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Residential construction in the suburb of Lake Wendouree is highly restricted, averaging 1 dwelling approvals annually (amounting to 5 dwellings over the five-year period). This minimal level of building is typical for rural communities with limited housing needs and where construction is naturally constrained by local requirements and utility access. The restricted volume of data means individual building approvals can heavily distort yearly growth metrics and comparisons. The volume of construction in the suburb of Lake Wendouree is substantially lower than that of the Rest of Vic.. This level of activity is also below national benchmarks.
Recent approvals consist solely of detached houses, focusing on family-oriented options for those desiring a rural environment and extra land. New building projects show a stronger preference for standalone homes than current housing stock metrics (79.0% at Census), indicating sustained interest in family residences. The ratio of 5441 people per dwelling approval highlights this quiet, low-scale building environment. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Lake Wendouree will gain 404 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, housing availability may fall behind population increases, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting price growth.
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Development applications around Lake Wendouree
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lake Wendouree, worth an estimated $5.85 billion. 10 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics 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 in local infrastructure, significant construction projects, and zoning amendments are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 projects that are likely to impact this locality. The primary developments include the Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment, the Federation University SMB Campus Redevelopment, the Ballarat Co-Operative Education and Skills City Centre, and the Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades, with details of the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment
The $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment is in its third and final stage, building a new seven-level hospital tower delivered by Built in partnership with the Victorian Health Building Authority and Grampians Health. The tower will include a new main entrance off Sturt Street, a new emergency department with an integrated mental health, alcohol and other drugs hub, a women and children's hub, a state-of-the-art operating theatre suite, an expanded critical care floor, a new helipad, and around 100 extra inpatient and short stay beds.As of late 2025, structural works on the new tower are well advanced, with vertical concrete pours progressing and four tower cranes operating on site. Earlier stages have already delivered a six-storey central energy plant and support services building on Drummond Street, and an expanded multi-deck carpark adding 400 spaces. Once complete, the upgraded hospital will treat at least 18,000 more emergency patients and 14,500 additional inpatients per year, supporting around 4,000 extra surgeries annually. The project is on track for completion in 2027.
Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades
The Ballarat Major Events Precinct project involves a major redevelopment of Mars Stadium and the surrounding Eureka Sports Precinct in Wendouree. Delivered by Development Victoria in partnership with the City of Ballarat and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the project includes 5,000 new permanent seats at Mars Stadium (increasing total capacity to 10,000) and a new Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre on the former showgrounds site with a synthetic track, pavilion, and light towers. It also features accessibility improvements, water-sensitive urban design, and extensive landscaping.The design highlights a structural timber roof and Wadawurrung-inspired brickwork patterning. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in late 2026.
Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework
The City of Ballarat is preparing a new Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for the Wendouree Station precinct as part of its Urban Renewal Program, initiated in 2024. The plan will guide land use, built form, housing development, employment retention and growth, transport integration, contamination management, and environmental and heritage outcomes around Wendouree train station. It supersedes the 2019 Wendouree Station Masterplan and will provide the strategic justification required to amend the Ballarat Planning Scheme.Community engagement is planned in two stages, commencing late 2025, including a Discussion Paper followed by a Draft Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for public comment.
Albert Street Social Housing Development
A $15.5 million social and affordable housing development at 119 Albert Street, Ballarat. Delivered by Uniting Housing and designed by MGS Architects, the four-storey building provides 24 new one- and two-bedroom apartments to support vulnerable people on the Victorian Housing Register.
Eastwood Community Hub
A $17.54 million redevelopment of the Eastwood Leisure Complex in central Ballarat, replacing the 1940s-era facility with a contemporary, fully accessible multipurpose community hub. Jointly funded by the City of Ballarat and the Federal Government's Growing Regions Program, the project involves demolishing the outdated buildings, while retaining and recladding the existing basketball stadium. The new hub features a main hall for 275 people, training rooms, flexible meeting spaces, a conference and event space, and a 5-star Green Star target.
Learmonth Road Retail Hub
A large-format retail destination in Wendouree spanning approximately 29,450 square metres, completed in early 2026. Designed for homemaker and lifestyle brands, the centre features over 360 on-site car parks and tenancies ranging from 1,000 to 2,700 square metres. Tenants include Amart Furniture, Forty Winks, Pillow Talk, Nick Scali, Eureka Furniture, Suave, Adriatic Furniture, and discount retailer Choice. The site occupies a strategic golden mile location on Learmonth Road with high visibility and approximately 20,000 daily passing vehicles.
La Trobe Street Saleyards Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the historic 12-hectare former Ballarat Saleyards site into a revitalized precinct for employment, creative industries, and residential use. Following its closure in 2018, the site is undergoing extensive remediation and demolition of non-heritage structures, expected to be completed by late 2026. The master plan balances future housing supply with the preservation of locally significant heritage elements including the 1909 Administration Building and Selling Pavilion.
Wendouree Library and Learning Centre
A proposed 2,700 sqm double-storey library and learning centre at Weeramar Park that will replace the existing Wendouree Library at Stockland Wendouree. The facility will include a modern library, City of Ballarat customer service point, Visitor Information Centre services, Parent Place, maker space, study and activity areas, relaxation spaces, cafe and free WiFi. Haskell Architects, with Porter Architects, is completing the detailed design following appointment in June 2025. Community engagement on the detailed design has been undertaken and the project remains a Tier 1 advocacy priority while the City of Ballarat seeks State and Federal Government funding for construction.
1,345 residents of Lake Wendouree are employed, from a labour force of 1,367. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 58.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,972, about 110% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor pool is highly qualified, with a strong concentration in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, according to AreaSearch calculations from regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 1,345 residents in employment, representing an unemployment rate 2.1% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while labor market participation is slightly low at 58.5% compared to the regional benchmark of 61.1%. Census records indicate that a moderate 22.4% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may reflect pandemic-era restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Job concentration in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering at 1.4 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing just 2.4% of local workers compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic.. The Census ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident points to an above-average availability of local employment. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS data that were combined from larger statistical regions for the period ending March 2026. The analysis showed the labour force shrank by 0.6% while employment fell by 1.0%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment drop by 0.1% and the labour force decline by 0.3%, resulting in unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts from May-25 that provide additional context for future demand in Lake Wendouree. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to project growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sectoral forecasts are applied to Lake Wendouree’s employment composition, the area is expected to see employment rise by 7.3% over five years and by 15.0% over ten years. This estimation uses a basic weighting method for demonstration only and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Lake Wendouree is $1,953 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,010 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,869 a year against an average of $77,879. 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 data from the ATO for financial year 2023 shows that personal earnings are significantly above the national average, with a median of $60,869 and an average of $77,879. By comparison, Regional Vic. has a median income of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $66,725 for the median and $85,371 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual income at the 79th percentile ($1,010 weekly) and household earnings at the 62nd percentile.
The largest single income cohort comprises 25.2% of residents (681 people) earning in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with Regional Vic. where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 30.3%. High earners are highly visible, with 35.2% earning over $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial local spending power. Residents retain 90.2% of their income after meeting housing costs, and the area ranks in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lake Wendouree had 1,145 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 2% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $321 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,106 a month. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in the suburb of Lake Wendouree at the time of the last Census consisted of 79.1% separate houses and 20.9% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other formats, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other structures across Regional Vic.. Home ownership was high at 52.1% compared to Regional Vic., with remaining households holding mortgages (22.5%) or renting (25.4%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $2,106 was notably higher than the regional average of $1,430, while weekly rent averaged $321 compared to the regional figure of $285. On a national level, monthly mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rental costs are lower than the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lake Wendouree counted 1,145 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 65.3% of local households, consisting of 24.5% couples with offspring, 34.2% couples without children, and 6.9% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.7% of households, with single-person households representing 32.0% and shared households comprising 2.0%. The median household size of 2.2 people is below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
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43.6% of adults in Lake Wendouree hold a university qualification, including 26.8% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 14.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,296 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,087 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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Academic credentials in the suburb of Lake Wendouree are significantly higher than the broader region, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 24.6% in the wider SA4 territory. This educational profile supports access to knowledge-intensive careers. Bachelor degrees are held by 26.8% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.6%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 26.5% of the population aged 15+ holding a qualification, including 11.9% with advanced diplomas and 14.6% with certificates.
Student representation is high, with 27.7% of the local population currently engaged in study. This group includes 9.8% in high schools, 8.7% in primary schools, and 5.7% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Lake Wendouree reaches 20 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 530 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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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Transport analysis shows 20 active public transport stops in the suburb of Lake Wendouree. These locations are served by 3 distinct routes, providing 525 passenger services weekly. Accessibility is rated as highly favorable, with residents living an average of 196 meters from their nearest transit point. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 87%, followed by walking at 10% and cycling at 2%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the regional benchmark.
Working from home was recorded for 22.4% of residents at the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 75 daily journeys across the network, representing about 26 weekly departures for each stop.
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62.7% of residents in Lake Wendouree report no long-term health condition. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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 show positive trends, with analysis of death rates and medical conditions matching national averages. The prevalence of common health problems is low among both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 58% of the population (~1,556 people). This exceeds the rate of 50.5% recorded across Regional Vic.. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most frequently reported conditions, affecting 10.4% and 8.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 62.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Health status among working-age locals is typical. The demographic profile shows that 32.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (876 people), which is higher than the regional share of 23.9%. Health outcomes for these older residents are favorable, with national standings comparable to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lake Wendouree is largely Australian-born, at 86.9% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (24.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below the regional average, with 86.9% of residents born in Australia, 91.1% holding citizenship, and 94.6% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 58.0% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups are English at 31.0%, Australian at 24.7%, and Irish at 14.4%. Certain other ethnic backgrounds show distinct concentrations compared to regional averages, with Scottish heritage overrepresented at 10.9% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 1.9% (compared to 1.7%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lake Wendouree is 52, older than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 18.2% 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 52 years in the suburb of Lake Wendouree is much higher than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to the regional population, there is an overrepresentation of residents aged 85+ (6.7% locally) and an underrepresentation of those aged 25 - 34 (7.0%). Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 5.9% to 7.0% of the population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.6% to 12.4%, and the 65 to 74 bracket declined from 15.3% to 14.2%.
Long-term population forecasts for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 25 to 34 group projected to grow fastest at 56%, adding 105 people to reach 295, while declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lake Wendouree
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,878 at the 2021 Census → 2,704 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 (SAL21447). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.