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Lalor has an estimated 23,505 residents, up from 23,219 at the 2021 Census — a change of 286 people, or 1.2%. 147 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 May 2026, the suburb of Lalor has an estimated population of approximately 23,505, derived from studying ABS population updates across the wider region alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census population of 23,219, this represents a growth of 286 people (1.2%). This shift is calculated from a resident population of 23,469, which AreaSearch projected by examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) in combination with 147 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With this population level, the suburb of Lalor registers a density of 3,052 persons per square kilometer, positioning it in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, accounting for about 79.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from the LGA level to the SA2 level. Growth trajectories for specific age groups derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest the suburb of Lalor will experience extraordinary growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas nationwide. The suburb of Lalor is anticipated to add 9,107 residents by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 projections, which corresponds to an overall expansion of 38.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
312 new dwellings have been approved in Lalor over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 65, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals mapped from statistical regions, Lalor averages about 62 dwellings approved for development annually. Over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), approximately 312 homes received approvals, and 60 have been approved during FY-26 to date. Given the population decline in recent years, the supply of new housing has matched demand well, sustaining a balanced market with ample options for buyers. The expected construction cost for these new homes averages $455,000, which sits slightly above the regional average and indicates an emphasis on high-quality projects.
Additionally, commercial development approvals valued at $3.8 million have been logged this financial year, pointing to the predominantly residential profile of the locality. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Lalor exhibits a much lower volume of development, falling 81.0% below the regional average on a per-capita basis. This restricted level of new construction typically bolsters demand and supports price levels for established properties. Activity is likewise below the Australian average, reflecting the mature state of the suburb and pointing to possible planning constraints. Of the new projects being built, 49.0% are detached dwellings, while 51.0% consist of townhouses or apartments. This tilt toward higher-density options provides economical pathways for buyers, drawing interest from downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This pattern marks a significant departure from the current housing stock, where houses account for 89.0% of properties, signaling a shortage of vacant development land alongside evolving lifestyle preferences and a demand for more varied, budget-friendly options. There are roughly 566 people for each dwelling approval, highlighting the established profile of this market. Projections based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch indicate Lalor will gain 9,071 residents by 2041. Should present development trends persist, the addition of new housing may fail to match this population expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and drive up property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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. 27 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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Local infrastructure developments, major planning policies, and public works are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 31 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Among the prominent initiatives are 44-46 Derrick Street Townhouses, High Street Walking and Cycling Paths, Thomastown and Lalor Place Framework, and Edgars Creek Trail Extension, with the subsequent section outlining the most significant developments.
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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.
10,344 residents of Lalor are employed, from a labour force of 11,446. Unemployment sits at 9.6%, with participation at 58.5%. 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 18,804, 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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Lalor has an experienced workforce where industrial and manufacturing fields have a major presence. Based on AreaSearch's compiled data for the statistical area, the locality registers an unemployment rate of 9.6% and has shown relatively stable employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 10,344 employed residents, though the jobless rate is 4.9% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, highlighting opportunities for labor market gains. Furthermore, participation in the labor force is much lower, standing at 58.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. According to Census records, a modest 18.0% of locals worked from home, though these figures were likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The suburb displays a strong specialization in manufacturing, where the concentration of jobs is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 5.5% of employment compared to 10.1% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests this largely residential district provides few local job prospects. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures compiled from broader statistical areas, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw a 2.7% expansion in the labour force alongside a 0.1% decline in employment, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 2.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.3%, with unemployment increasing by 0.2 percentage points. Further context on potential future demand in Lalor is provided by national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future expansion. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these sector-specific forecasts onto the local employment distribution suggests that employment within Lalor could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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The latest ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that personal earnings in the suburb of Lalor are lower than the national benchmark, with a median of $46,283 and an average of $53,327. For comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Incorporating the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 point to around $50,735 for the median and $58,457 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household income sat in the 23rd percentile at $1,348 weekly, whereas individual income was in the 6th percentile.
Looking at income distribution, the largest group comprises 31.6% of residents (7,427 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where 32.8% fall into this range. Housing costs place significant stress on budgets, leaving only 83.1% of income available, which ranks in 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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According to the most recent Census, the mix of housing types in Lalor consisted of 88.8% detached houses and 11.2% other housing options including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Greater Melbourne recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Lalor were considerably higher than the metro average at 40.3%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (31.3%) or renting (28.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,775 was much lower than the Greater Melbourne median of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $351 was below the metropolitan figure of $390.
Lalor also sits below national benchmarks, where the average mortgage repayment is $1,863 and the typical rent is $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 represent the main household type at 75.2%, consisting of couples with children at 35.9%, couples without children at 23.1%, and single-parent homes at 14.5%. The remaining 24.8% of households are non-family arrangements, where single-person dwellings account for 21.6% and shared group homes represent 3.2% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.8 people, which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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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The suburb exhibits educational attainment rates below regional benchmarks, with 22.2% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Among higher education degrees, bachelor programs are the most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate studies at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational training is highly represented, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (16.7%). Enrollment in formal study is strong, with 29.7% of the population active in education.
This includes 9.6% of residents attending primary school, 7.2% in secondary school, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lalor reaches 78 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 6,100 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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Public transport mapping shows 78 active transit stops throughout Lalor, which consist of bus services. These stops are linked by 14 different routes, supporting 6,062 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is positive, with locals generally residing within 260 meters of their closest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 84%, followed by trains at 10%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. Additionally, 18.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Across the transit network, average daily operations reach 866 trips, translating to roughly 77 weekly journeys per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Based on AreaSearch's review of chronic conditions and mortality rates, Lalor shows lower health outcomes overall, although the prevalence of typical medical issues is generally average, except among older demographics where it exceeds national figures. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is low, with approximately 48% of the population (~11,282 people) holding cover. This is below the 56.7% rate observed across Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the locality, affecting 8.2% and 6.7% of citizens, respectively. On the other hand, 71.2% of individuals reported having no medical issues, compared to 72.6% throughout Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 enjoy relatively strong health profiles. The suburb has 19.2% of its population aged 65 and over (4,512 people), surpassing the Greater Melbourne level of 15.0%. Although health trends for these senior residents pose some difficulties, their national standing is better than that of the broader local population.
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 stands out as a highly multicultural community, with 50.3% of residents born outside Australia and 66.1% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 50.5% of the local population. Notably, Islam is highly represented at 16.6% of the community, which is significantly above the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the top three groups identified in Lalor are Other at 23.3% of the population (well above the regional figure of 14.6%), Italian at 11.1% (significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%), and Australian at 11.0% (substantially below the regional average of 18.4%).
Other ethnic cohorts also show distinct concentrations: Macedonian ancestry is highly represented at 8.0% of Lalor (compared to 0.7% regionally), Greek at 7.0% (compared to 2.7%), and Vietnamese at 5.6% (compared to 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lalor is 37. 27.3% 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 37 in Lalor matches the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 and is close to the Australian median of 38 years. The 75 - 84 demographic is highly represented at 7.0% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort has a lower share at 15.1%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 85+ rose from 2.7% to 3.4%, whereas the zero to 4 age group contracted from 6.4% to 5.8%. Looking forward to 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial transitions in the age structure of the suburb, with the 45 to 54 bracket showing the most significant change by expanding 56% (1,592 people) to reach 4,413 from 2,820.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 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 — 147 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,219 at the 2021 Census → 23,505 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 (SAL21452). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.