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Lakes Entrance has an estimated 5,440 residents, up from 5,145 at the 2021 Census — a change of 295 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 207 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 184 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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Demographic updates evaluated by AreaSearch from ABS regional figures and 207 validated new addresses indicate that the suburb of Lakes Entrance has reached an estimated population of approximately 5,440 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 295 people (5.7%) compared to the 5,145 people documented in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this trajectory following the ABS release of June 2025 ERP numbers showing 5,361 residents. The local density sits at 184 persons per square kilometer, highlighting ample open land alongside substantial capacity for upcoming expansion. Outpacing both the SA3 area (2.4%) and the Rest of Vic., the suburb of Lakes Entrance established itself as a regional pacesetter with its 5.7% growth since the 2021 census.
Interstate arrivals formed the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 78.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 utilizing 2022 as a baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted via weighted population aggregation. Age cohort growth rates derived from this process are projected outward from 2032 to 2041. These future demographic forecasts position the suburb of Lakes Entrance within the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan locations, with SA2 modeling projecting a gain of 1,823 persons to 2041, representing a 32.1% expansion across the 16 years.
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108 new dwellings have been approved in Lakes Entrance over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, running ahead of 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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Residential planning data from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicates that dwelling approvals in Lakes Entrance have averaged roughly 21 units annually, equating to 108 homes across the past 5 financial years, with 36 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Demonstrating steady buyer appetite that underpins local property values, the period between FY-21 and FY-25 saw an average of 2.5 people per year arriving for each newly built home, where average construction values stand at $461,000. In contrast, non-residential building activity has seen minimal emphasis, generating $2.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year.
Per capita residential building approvals in Lakes Entrance run at roughly two-thirds the pace of Rest of Vic., though overall activity places the locality in the 80th percentile across the nation following an acceleration in recent periods. Detached houses comprise the entirety of recent residential construction, reinforcing an established low-density setting tailored to families seeking generous living space. This emphasis on detached builds exceeds existing housing compositions (82.0% at Census), underscoring enduring appetite for standalone family properties amid rising density considerations, with approximately 124 people per dwelling approval reflecting a spacious market. Long-term outlooks based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release anticipate Lakes Entrance expanding by 1,744 residents by 2041. Because prevailing construction volumes might fall short of this incoming population, tightening residential availability could heighten purchaser competition and bolster home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lakes Entrance
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 Lakes Entrance, worth an estimated $357 million. A further 27 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.26 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Civic investment, strategic planning, and large-scale public initiatives serve as major catalysts for local community development. AreaSearch has outlined 7 key undertakings expected to shape the locality. Notable among these are the Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA), the Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park Development, Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1, the Lakes Entrance - Marine Parade Upgrade, and the Lakes Entrance Slipway Redevelopment, which represent the foremost infrastructure works in progress.
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Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA)
The Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA) is a 244 hectare residential growth precinct in the hills north of Lakes Entrance, planned to deliver around 1,545 new dwellings and accommodate over 9,000 future residents. The area is implemented through Development Plan Overlay 8 (DPO8) in the East Gippsland Planning Scheme, with multiple staged subdivisions progressively rolling out across land bounded by Myers Street, Blairs Road, Ostlers Road and Thorpes Lane. Approved development plans cover Palmers Road, Blairs Road and the Country Club Drive precinct, with active estates including Wel.Co's Mirradale (around 165 lots over 35.4 hectares at 112 Ostlers Road), Lakes Heights Estate at 52 Country Club Drive (59 lots, permit approved) and the neighbouring Lakes View Estate.The masterplan includes a neighbourhood activity centre of around 3.5 hectares, integrated wetlands for water-sensitive urban design, a multipurpose community facility, emergency services land and a connected shared pathway network, with native vegetation precinct planning to protect high quality habitat zones.
Lakes Entrance Slipway Redevelopment
Transformation of a 5,400 square metre former slipway site operating from 1948-2005 into a vibrant public waterfront precinct featuring tiered timber decking, two restored historic winch sheds converted into art galleries, food and beverage outlets, outdoor markets, community event spaces, public amenities, and accessible ramps. Managed by the Slipway Collective, this multi-use destination celebrates local maritime heritage while fostering arts, culture, and hospitality to enhance tourism and community wellbeing.
Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park Development, Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1
Major foreshore revitalization featuring Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1 with an all-abilities boardwalk, Indigenous garden celebrating the five Gunaikurnai clans, sculptural seating featuring Borun the pelican and Tuk the musk duck, Lakes Foreshore Park with inclusive playground incorporating water-play and nature-play elements, accessible pathways, landscaping, and the Lakes Entrance Water Sports Pavilion. The project honors Gunaikurnai cultural heritage while providing enhanced recreation and accessibility for the community.
Lakes Entrance - Marine Parade Upgrade
A 1km road and footpath upgrade project extending from the roundabout at Marine Parade and Princes Highway to Barkes Avenue intersection. The project includes widening the road for 50 on-road parallel parking bays, 1.8m-wide accessible footpaths along the residential side, raised pedestrian crossings for traffic calming, intersection reconstruction at Barkes Avenue and Marine Parade, and upgraded drainage infrastructure to reduce localized flooding. Construction commenced June 24, 2024 by Cranes Asphalting and Bitumen Sealing P/L.
Paynesville Slip Road Maritime Precinct Upgrade
A comprehensive upgrade of the Paynesville maritime precinct involving the replacement of aging seawalls and the construction of new jetties to provide approximately 40 new berths. The project includes a significant expansion of the boat ramp to be longer and deeper, enhanced car and boat trailer parking, and the creation of new boardwalks and pedestrian pathways. Integrated landscaping and drainage improvements are also being implemented to support regional tourism and the local marine industry.
Shearwater Residential Development (59-Lot Stage)
Proposal by Resi Ventures for the first stage of the Shearwater development, which involves a 59-lot residential subdivision on 10.702 hectares. The project includes roads, paths, landscaping, a public reserve, drainage, stormwater treatment, and habitat creation for environmental protection. It is a Controlled Action under the EPBC Act due to potential impacts on Latham Snipe and the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar Site. The wider Shearwater project is ultimately planned for 485 lots.
Gippsland Lakes Shared Community Hub
Redevelopment of the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club into a multi-purpose community hub. The facility will serve as a home for water sports and community groups, featuring boat storage, meeting rooms, social spaces, a public deck, and a function hall. As of January 2026, the project is in the final design refinement phase with the Project Reference Group before moving to tender.
Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan (C172egip)
Amendment C172egip implements the Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan (PGASP) into the East Gippsland Planning Scheme. It rezones land from Farming Zone to General Residential Zone to accommodate approximately 1,375 new homes and associated community and commercial uses over a 30-year horizon.
1,944 residents of Lakes Entrance are employed, from a labour force of 2,063. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 44.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,740, 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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Workforce analysis by AreaSearch reveals an even distribution of blue and white collar positions across Lakes Entrance, anchored by a solid presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and a 5.4% annual rise in workforce numbers. Employment was recorded at 1,944 residents as of March 2026, while local unemployment sits 2.1% higher than the 3.7% seen in Regional Vic. Labour force participation also trails regional norms substantially at 44.5% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic. Additionally, Census data showed a modest 10.9% of workers operating from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions.
Major employment avenues for local workers include retail trade, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. Accommodation & food represents an area of intense local concentration, capturing a workforce portion 2.4 times greater than the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 4.9% of workers in Lakes Entrance, falling behind the 7.5% share in Regional Vic. A comparison of Census workplace figures against resident worker totals indicates limited domestic job availability within the immediate area. Review of ABS and SALM records by AreaSearch indicates that over the twelve months to March 2026, Lakes Entrance achieved a 5.4% lift in employment and a 4.2% expansion in its labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 1.0 percentage points. This performance diverged from Regional Vic., where employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment dropped 0.2 percentage points. Future industry trends can be assessed through Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26. While nationwide forecasts point to expansions of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector trajectories vary. Mapping these patterns against the local employment profile suggests that Lakes Entrance employment could increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this weighted calculation is illustrative and excludes local demographic adjustments.
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Median household income in Lakes Entrance is $866 a week (about $45,000 a year), with median personal income at $514 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $35,521 a year against an average of $45,806. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Lakes Entrance recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $35,521 alongside an average of $45,806. These figures sit below countrywide benchmarks and compare against a median of $50,954 and average of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $38,938 (median) and $50,213 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings within the 0th to 4th percentiles across Australia, with 35.5% of residents (1,931 people) falling into the $400 - 799 weekly range, differing from metropolitan distributions led by the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 30.3%.
Financial challenges are evident, with 46.7% of households managing on weekly incomes under $800, while post-housing retained earnings of 85.1% place the area in the 3rd percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lakes Entrance had 2,157 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 2% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $252 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,227 a month. Rent absorbs 29.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that residential stock in Lakes Entrance consists of 82.4% standalone houses and 17.6% alternative configurations including flats and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Vic. records 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at an elevated 51.2% compared to regional levels, with 20.0% of homes mortgaged and 28.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,227 and median weekly rent of $252 remain well under regional benchmarks of $1,430 and $285, as well as broader Australian medians of $1,863 for repayments and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lakes Entrance counted 2,157 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,281 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 59.0% of local living arrangements, consisting of 31.5% couples without children, 15.8% couples with children, and 11.0% single parent households. Non-family dwellings make up 41.0%, primarily driven by single-person occupancies at 38.1% and shared arrangements at 2.9%. The area features an average household size of 2.1 people, which is below the 2.4 typical of Regional Vic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Lakes Entrance hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 655 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 948 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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Higher education qualifications remain limited in the area, with 14.5% holding university credentials compared to the Victorian standard of 33.4%, creating clear scope for focused educational development. Bachelor degrees comprise 9.9%, postgraduate awards 2.4%, and graduate diplomas 2.2%. In contrast, vocational and technical pathways are well established, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, led by certificates (31.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Active participation in study is strong, with 25.4% of the population attending formal educational institutions. This comprises 10.6% in primary schooling, 7.1% in high school, and 1.3% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lakes Entrance reaches 47 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 transit networks in Lakes Entrance feature 47 active stops across 7 designated routes, generating a combined 151 weekly passenger journeys. Transit proximity is favorable, with residents averaging 204 meters from their nearest pick-up point. As an outward-commuting residential locality, private vehicles account for 92% of travel, while 5% walk to work. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 1.2 vehicles per household, and 10.9% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings. Local transit timetables deliver an average frequency of 21 daily services throughout the entire network, translating to roughly 3 weekly trips at each individual stop.
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55.0% of residents in Lakes Entrance report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 illness prevalence by AreaSearch highlights significant health burdens in Lakes Entrance, with widespread conditions observed across older and younger demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is notably restrained at roughly 45% of the community (~2,451 people), falling below the 50.5% recorded in Regional Vic. and the national level of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments in the community, diagnosed in 13.1% and 9.5% of residents respectively, while 55.0% indicated having no medical issues compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. Long-term health conditions are prominent among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 38.3% of the populace (2,083 people), well above the 24.0% regional share, with senior healthcare metrics aligning broadly with national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lakes Entrance is largely Australian-born, at 85.0% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.4%) and Australian (31.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Lakes Entrance track below typical levels, with 85.7% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 85.0% born domestically, and 94.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, observed by 47.9% of the population. A notable proportional concentration is evident in Judaism, accounting for 0.1% of residents in line with the 0.1% figure across Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Lakes Entrance are English (31.4%), Australian (31.0%), and Scottish (8.5%). Specific minority groups demonstrate higher local representation relative to wider benchmarks, including Dutch heritage at 1.9% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Maltese at 0.7% (versus 0.5%), and Russian at 0.3% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lakes Entrance is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. 15.7% 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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Lakes Entrance exhibits one of the more mature age distributions within its area. As of August 2026, residents aged 65 and older make up 38.3 percent of the population, compared to 24.0 percent in Regional Vic. Meanwhile, children and young adults aged 0 to 24 constitute 22.7 percent locally, whereas the broader region holds 28.5 percent. The estimated median age is 55 as of August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 12 years higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 recorded at that same Census. The national median at that Census was 38.
Between the Census and now, the 45 to 64 age group has shrunk from 24.6 percent to an estimated 22.2 percent. For 2041, the biggest projected increase belongs to retirees and seniors, adding 520 people (25 percent) for a total of 2,604. In relative terms, young to middle aged adults aged 25 to 44 are forecast to grow the fastest, rising 51 percent to 1,435 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lakes Entrance
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 207 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,145 at the 2021 Census → 5,440 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21449). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.