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Lalor has an estimated 23,507 residents, up from 23,219 at the 2021 Census — a change of 288 people, or 1.2%. 148 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,053 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Lalor records an estimated resident count of roughly 23,507, drawing on AreaSearch's review of broader ABS population revisions alongside validated post-Census address additions. This indicates an expansion of 288 people (1.2%) compared to the 23,219 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such movement stems from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 23,468 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 148 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census benchmark. With these numbers, population density reaches 3,052 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the upper quartile across locations evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary demographic engine, generating around 79.0% of total local population gains across recent periods. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling released in 2024 (anchored to 2022). Where local SA2 series are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA metrics to the SA2 level through weighted growth aggregations. These aggregate growth distributions by age bracket are subsequently projected forward for all localities across the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated demographic trajectories place the suburb of Lalor among the top 10 percent of regions nationwide for expansion, with aggregate SA2 modeling forecasting a gain of 9,062 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 38.4%.
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327 new dwellings have been approved in Lalor over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 55 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 64, 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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Data on ABS residential approvals compiled by AreaSearch shows that Lalor records approximately 65 approved dwellings annually, totaling roughly 327 residential approvals across the 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, alongside 64 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Because local headcount contracted during the preceding timeframe, this incoming dwelling volume has generally aligned with demand to give purchasers viable options, with construction costs averaging $401,000 per dwelling in step with regional norms. Meanwhile, commercial activity remains subdued, reflected by $3.8 million in non-residential approvals over the ongoing financial year.
Residential building volumes in Lalor remain exceptionally restrained, tracking 81.0% below the Greater Melbourne per-capita benchmark. Such restricted delivery typically bolsters pricing and competition across established stock. Construction levels are likewise subdued against national standards, highlighting an established urban footprint alongside potential planning constraints. Of recently approved dwellings, detached houses represent 45.0% while attached formats account for 55.0%. This shift toward medium-density building delivers attainable choices suited to entry-level purchasers, downsizers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from the prevailing neighbourhood fabric (where freestanding houses constitute 89.0%), pointing to limited greenfield sites, evolving household preferences, and rising requirements for attainable housing diversity. A ratio of approximately 423 people per approval further underscores the mature state of the local market. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, population growth will bring an additional 9,023 residents to Lalor by 2041. Should dwelling delivery persist at current levels, housing supply could fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward momentum in home values.
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Development applications around Lalor
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lalor, worth an estimated $742 million. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.3 billion. 28 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic planning frameworks play a central role in driving the locality's evolution. AreaSearch has pinpointed 31 projects expected to influence the surrounding community. Among the key initiatives identified are the 44-46 Derrick Street Townhouses, High Street Walking and Cycling Paths, Thomastown and Lalor Place Framework, and the Edgars Creek Trail Extension, with key projects summarized below.
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Whittlesea Public Gardens Redevelopment
Multi-stage transformation of the 14.5-hectare Whittlesea Public Gardens into a regional recreation hub. Stage 1 (completed 2022) delivered a major playground and learn-to-ride circuit. Stage 2 (completed 2024) added a 100-metre skate park, basketball courts, and climbing wall. Stage 3 is currently underway to upgrade the dog off-leash area with partitioned zones and sensory elements, alongside future wetland enhancements, walking trails, and the repurposing of the redundant lake into an events lawn. The project is integrated with the adjacent Garden View Estate residential development.
Thomastown and Lalor Place Framework
The Thomastown and Lalor Place Framework is a long-term strategic plan endorsed by the City of Whittlesea to guide the evolution of these established suburbs over the next 20 years. Key focus areas include revitalizing the High Street and May Road activity centers, improving pedestrian and cycling connectivity, enhancing local parks, and supporting housing diversity near transport hubs. It coordinates infrastructure investment and policy to ensure sustainable growth and community wellbeing.
2 David Street Apartments
Permit-approved development for 26 spacious apartments on a 1,262 sq m site in Lalor's Residential Growth Zone. The project features apartments averaging 78 sq m with abundant natural light, located near retail strips, schools, and transport. The site offers potential for alternative uses including childcare or medical facilities subject to council approval.
44-46 Derrick Street Townhouses
Development approved for five ultra-modern townhouses on 1373sqm site. Plans include four two-storey three-bedroom townhouses and one two-storey two-bedroom townhouse. Designed by Mi Design Group with landscaping by Justin Hutchinson from Urban Commons. Site currently for sale to developers with planning permits approved and ready.
High Street Walking and Cycling Paths
Multi-stage project to develop a continuous walking and cycling path along High Street from Keon Parade Station to Childs Road in Lalor, with a connecting trail to Epping Station. The project includes road crossing upgrades, rest areas, and landscape improvements to enhance pedestrian and cyclist connectivity.
Lalor Recreation Reserve Master Plan
The Lalor Recreation Reserve Master Plan 2024 sets out a 10-year vision to upgrade this Whittlesea reserve, covering an integrated playscape with formal and nature play elements, a new pedestrian loop replacing the road around the oval, exercise stations along walking and running paths, pavilion refurbishment with new public toilets, improved lighting, 80-bay formal car parking, community shelters and BBQ facilities, upgraded entry points and wayfinding, and biodiversity-focused landscaping. The plan was shaped by two rounds of community engagement in 2022 and 2023 and was formally endorsed by Council on 16 April 2024.Staged implementation of the plan began in 2026.
Melbourne Wholesale Markets
State-of-the-art wholesale fresh produce and flower market relocated from Footscray to Epping in 2015. Spans 67 hectares with 95,000 square metres of warehousing space, serving as Victoria's primary distribution hub for fresh produce. Features advanced logistics, sustainability initiatives including solar power, rainwater harvesting, and a high recycling rate. Plans to expand warehousing to 130,000 square metres. Recent developments include rent disputes and potential expansions.
Northern Hospital Redevelopment
The $813 million Northern Hospital Redevelopment is a two-stage expansion of the Epping campus to meet the rising healthcare needs of Melbourne's fast-growing northern growth corridor. Stage 1 is delivering a four-storey Ambulatory Care Centre, which reached structural completion in October 2025 and is on track for opening in mid-2026. The new building will house outpatient, clinical and administration services with a ground link to the existing hospital. Stage 2, with John Holland appointed as Managing Contractor in October 2025, will deliver a new seven-level emergency department and inpatient unit tower fronting Cooper Street.The expanded ED will include a dedicated paediatric zone, a specialised mental health and alcohol and other drugs hub, an emergency observation unit, additional inpatient beds and more car parking. Early Works packages were advertised in late 2025, with Main Works packages being released progressively through early 2026. Once fully operational in late 2029, the redevelopment will provide nearly 200 emergency treatment spaces and support an additional 30,000 emergency patients each year. Both stages are expected to support up to 2,200 jobs during construction.
10,342 residents of Lalor are employed, from a labour force of 11,444. Unemployment sits at 9.6%, 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 18,808, about 80% 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 area aggregations by AreaSearch reveal that Lalor sustains an established industrial and manufacturing workforce, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.6% and stable employment conditions over the preceding year. Employed residents numbered 10,342 as of March 2026; however, the local jobless rate sits 4.9% higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, and the local labour participation rate of 58.8% trails the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 18.0% of workers operated from home, though this metric was subject to Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.
Manufacturing represents a clear area of local specialization, employing residents at 1.5 times the wider metropolitan proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is noticeably underrepresented, engaging only 5.5% of Lalor's employed population relative to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing the resident workforce against locally based jobs indicates that this primarily residential locality offers relatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. Synthesizing SALM and ABS statistical data shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce expanded by 2.7% while total employment dipped by 0.1%, lifting local unemployment by 2.6 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne over the same period, employment grew by 2.1% and the labour force increased by 2.3%, yielding an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. Broader national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context for future labour demand. When applying these national industry projections—which anticipate nationwide workforce expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years—to the specific industry composition of Lalor, local employment is modeled to rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Lalor is $1,348 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $542 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,283 a year against an average of $53,327. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate that median taxpayer income in Lalor was $46,283, with the mean reaching $53,327. These figures sit beneath Australian benchmarks, comparing against Greater Melbourne medians and averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 correspond to roughly $50,735 for median earnings and $58,457 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household income placed at the 23rd percentile ($1,348 weekly) and individual income at the 6th percentile.
The dominant income bracket covers 31.6% of local earners making $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,428 residents), mirroring the regional distribution where 32.8% fall within this band. Affordability constraints are pronounced, with uncommitted earnings at 83.1%, ranking at the 23rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lalor had 7,905 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 6% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $351 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,775 a month. Rent absorbs 26.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.4%. 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 findings indicate that standalone houses constitute 88.8% of dwellings in Lalor, with attached and other structural formats accounting for 11.2%, contrasted with metropolitan Melbourne proportions of 67.9% houses and 32.1% medium or high density. Outright home ownership is substantially higher than the metropolitan norm at 40.3%, while 31.3% of properties are mortgaged and 28.3% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,775 is noticeably lower than the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median weekly rent of $351 compares to $390 regionally. Against national benchmarks, Lalor remains more affordable than the Australian median monthly mortgage of $1,863 and median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lalor counted 7,905 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 75.2% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 35.9%, couples without children at 23.1%, and single parent arrangements at 14.5%. The remaining 24.8% consists of non-family living situations, comprising single-person households at 21.6% and group living arrangements at 3.2%. The average household size sits at 2.8 people, higher than the 2.6 person average across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.2% of adults in Lalor hold a university qualification, including 14.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.7% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 2,886 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 999 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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Attainment levels for university credentials in the locality stand at 22.2%, tracking well beneath the 37.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most prevalent at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational education is widely represented, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (16.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.9%). Current participation in formal study is strong, engaging 29.7% of the local population. Within this cohort, 9.6% are attending primary schools, 7.2% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.3% are engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Lalor reaches 78 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 6,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 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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Local public transit infrastructure in Lalor includes 78 stops operating bus services across 14 distinct routes, generating 6,497 trips per week for commuters. Transit connectivity is favorable, with residents positioned an average of 260 meters from their nearest boarding point. Due to the area's residential character, outward travel dominates: 84% of commuters travel by car, while 10% utilize train networks. Private vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.3 per residence. Census figures from 2021 indicated that 18.0% of workers worked from home, which may capture pandemic-era workplace restrictions. Across the entire network, services operate at a combined frequency of 928 trips per day, providing an average of approximately 83 weekly departures for each designated stop.
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71.2% of residents in Lalor report no long-term health condition. 9.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term health conditions point to below-average overall outcomes in Lalor. While common health diagnoses across the total population match broader standards, they occur at elevated rates among older age brackets. Private health insurance uptake is notably low, covering approximately 48% of residents (~11,283 people), in contrast to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationally. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, reported by 8.2 and 6.7% of residents, respectively. A total of 71.2% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% regionally.
Residents aged under 65 exhibit comparatively favorable health metrics. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 19.0% of the population (4,466 people), which exceeds the 15.1% share in Greater Melbourne, with health outcomes in this cohort reflecting particular challenges despite holding a lower national ranking relative to the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.3% of Lalor residents were born overseas and 66.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (11.1%) and Australian (11.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lalor ranks among Australia's most diverse communities, with overseas-born individuals representing 50.3% of the populace and 66.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, followed by 50.5% of residents. Islam shows significant local concentration, accounting for 16.6% of the population compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, the three leading ancestries in Lalor are Other at 23.3% (exceeding the regional 14.6%), Italian at 11.1% (above the 5.2% regional share), and Australian at 11.0% (trailing the 18.4% regional level). Other specific heritage groups display marked local divergence from metropolitan averages: Macedonian background stands at 8.0% (compared to 0.7% regionally), Greek at 7.0% (versus 2.7%), and Vietnamese at 5.6% (versus 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lalor is 37. 27.0% 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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Lalor's demographic age distribution closely tracks Greater Melbourne, with the most significant divergence across cohorts being 3.9 percentage points. The median age is calculated by AreaSearch at 37 as at August 2026, identical to both the 2021 Census baseline and the metropolitan median of 37 recorded during the same Census. Between now and 2041, the largest numerical expansion will occur within the 45 - 64 age bracket, adding 2,942 residents (57%) to reach 8,114. The most rapid rate of demographic growth will take place among those aged 65+, expanding by 61% to a total of 7,195.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lalor
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 15 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 Jul 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 — 148 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,219 at the 2021 Census → 23,507 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 (SAL21452). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.