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Lara has an estimated 22,225 residents, up from 19,014 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,211 people, or 16.9%. Growth has averaged 3.4% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 1,853 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 249 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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According to evaluations of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Lara has a population of approximately 22,225 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,211 residents (16.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 19,014 people. This variation is calculated from a resident population of 22,196, projected by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) along with an additional 1,853 validated new addresses since the Census. Such population levels translate to a density of 248 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per inhabitant and opportunities for future expansion.
The 16.9% increase in the suburb of Lara since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Vic. (4.3%), as well as the SA3 region, positioning it as a growth frontrunner locally. Growth in the suburb of Lara was chiefly propelled by arrivals from other states, which accounted for roughly 55.00000000000001% of all population increases in recent times, though all elements including natural change and arrivals from overseas registered positive gains. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 localities lacking this information, AreaSearch uses the Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023, adjusting them via weighted aggregation of population changes from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age brackets from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at forward population trends, remarkable growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of regional areas nationwide, is anticipated over this timeframe, with the suburb of Lara projected to expand by 10,337 individuals to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level forecasts, showing a total rise of 46.4% over the 16 years.
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1,961 new dwellings have been approved in Lara over the past five years, an average of 392 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 370 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 634, 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch for local areas, there has been an average of approximately 392 new residential approvals annually, with an estimated 1,961 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 582 during the current FY-26. With an average of 1.8 new occupants per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local supply and demand appear closely aligned, yielding stable market conditions, with newly built projects having an average expected construction cost of $376,000—slightly above regional averages—indicating a focus on quality.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $546.8 million this financial year, indicating robust local business activity. Relative to Rest of Vic., the area exhibits 89.0% higher property construction activity per resident, offering buyers plenty of options. This rate stands well above the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence in the locality. Recent building activity is composed of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% medium and high-density developments, preserving the neighborhood's established low-density feel with a focus on family-oriented dwellings. With about 52 residents per approval, the area shows signs of a growing community. Long-term forecasts indicate the area will gain 10,308 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, incoming housing supply is poised to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially underpinning expansion beyond current population estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lara
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lara, worth an estimated $2.97 billion. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.5 billion. 16 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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 projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 projects that are anticipated to influence the region. Principal developments include Lara Lakes Estate, Parkview Lara Estate, Austin Lara Master Planned Community, and Ingenia Lifestyle Lakeside Lara, with the main projects of interest outlined below.
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Lara West Precinct Structure Plan
A 390-hectare urban growth precinct on the western edge of Lara, gazetted in February 2014 as part of Greater Geelong Planning Scheme Amendment C246. The precinct is planned to deliver around 4,000 to 6,000 new homes and house roughly 11,000 residents over a development horizon of about 30 years. Headline features include a neighbourhood activity centre, three planned schools (including Lara West State Secondary College), Club Coridale and other community and sporting facilities, an employment precinct expected to create around 300 jobs, and an upgraded Lara train station precinct.Three major estates are currently in active construction within the precinct: Villawood Properties' Coridale (around 1,100 to 1,180 lots, with new VillaRange small homes and Henley display homes opening late 2025), Bisinella Developments' Lara Lakes Estate (planned 520 lots, with Stage 8 completing in 2025 and Stage 10 selling with completion expected early 2026), and Dennis Family Corporation's Austin Lara estate (around 1,100 lots, with Stages 31A and 32A released in 2025 to 2026). Supporting infrastructure includes the Victorian Government's 16 million dollar Lara Six Ways intersection upgrade, currently in planning and design as of late 2025 with construction timing to be confirmed.
Prospect Hill Energy from Waste Facility
A state-of-the-art energy from waste plant converting 400,000 tonnes of residual waste into 35 MW of electricity annually. The facility will divert waste from landfill and contribute to Victoria's energy security. Received EPA development licence approval in December 2023, currently facing community opposition and VCAT appeals.
Ingenia Lifestyle Lakeside Lara
A gated over-55s lifestyle community featuring architecturally designed homes and resort-style facilities including indoor pools, spa, gym, yoga studio, golf simulator, cinema, and community hub. New homes selling from $529,000 with land lease model offering no exit fees or stamp duty.
Lara Lakes Estate
Lara Lakes Estate is a 520-lot masterplanned residential estate by Bisinella Developments in the Lara West Development Precinct, featuring 6.7 hectares of open space including wetlands, walking trails, two playgrounds and land set aside for a future primary school and community centre. Stage 8 and Stage 10 are titled and settled, with a new reserve and accessible park recently opened in Stage 8. Construction across remaining stages is ongoing, with land priced from around $380,000 and lots ranging from 350sqm to 750sqm, including 75 lake and park frontage lots.
Austin Lara Master Planned Community
Austin Lara is a large masterplanned residential community in West Lara being developed by Austin Land. The estate will deliver around 1,200 residential lots across more than 30 stages together with parks, waterways, walking and cycling trails, future community facilities and planned education infrastructure. Construction and land releases continue, with stages into the low 30s now selling while earlier stages are completed and occupied.
Lara Recreation Reserve Masterplan Stage 2
Stage 2 development of Lara Recreation Reserve including upgraded sporting facilities, community clubrooms, and additional playing fields to support growing population in the area.
Parkview Lara Estate
A master-planned residential estate offering titled lots across 9 stages, featuring 500 residential lots on 80 hectares in Lara West. The development includes parks, playgrounds, waterways, and picturesque views to the You Yangs Ranges. Part of the broader Lara West Precinct Structure Plan supporting 11,000 residents.
Coridale Community by Villawood Properties
Masterplanned community in Lara West delivering about 1,100 lots with parks, sports grounds and the residents-only Club Coridale. As of July 2025, multiple stages are titled and Club Coridale is open with pool, gym, multi-sport court and function space.
10,756 residents of Lara are employed, from a labour force of 11,183. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 62.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 17,808, 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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The local community possesses a skilled worker base, with good representation in essential service sectors, a jobless rate of just 3.8%, and steady employment levels over the prior year, according to local area statistics aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 10,756 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.1% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and workforce participation closely matched the Regional Vic. level of 61.1%. Census records indicate a moderate 20.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The region exhibits a strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment shares reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.3% of the local workforce, falling short of the Regional Vic. average of 7.5%. The area appears to provide a small number of local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against local jobs in the Census. Based on AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the recent 12-month period saw a decrease of 0.4% in the labor force alongside a drop of 0.4% in employment, which kept the jobless rate steady. This differs from Regional Vic., where employment shrank by 0.1%, the workforce declined by 0.3%, and unemployment dropped by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local worker profile to estimate future patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local work profile suggests employment will rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lara is $1,969 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $834 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,802 a year against an average of $67,388. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to tax statistics from the ATO at the postcode level for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the area had a median income of $56,802 and an average income of $67,388. This aligns closely with the national average and compares to figures of $50,954 and $62,728 across Regional Vic. respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to roughly $62,266 for the median and $73,871 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual earnings in the 59th percentile nationally.
Regarding income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings range accounts for 37.9% of the local population (8,423 individuals), which is consistent with the broader metropolitan area where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Once housing costs are met, 86.4% of income is available for other purchases, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lara had 6,358 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the area, recorded during the most recent Census, consisted of 89.6% separate houses and 10.4% alternative dwellings like semi-detached homes, units, or other types of housing, compared to Regional Vic.'s breakdown of 90.1% separate houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings. The proportion of residents who own their homes outright stood at 31.2%, trailing the Regional Vic. average, with the rest of the properties being paid off through a mortgage (46.8%) or rented (22.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Regional Vic. average at $1,733, while weekly rent was recorded at $370, compared to Regional Vic.
figures of $1,430 and $285. Nationally, local mortgage costs are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lara counted 6,358 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,432 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 21% 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 the majority of households at 77.0%, which is composed of 37.3% couples raising children, 27.4% couples without children, and 11.4% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.0%, with single person homes representing 20.7% and group homes making up 2.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 residents is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.6% of adults in Lara hold a university qualification, including 13.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,347 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,005 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 region shows lower rates of tertiary education, with university qualification levels at 19.6%, which is below the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly common, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 25.7%. School and study enrollment levels are quite high, with 32.7% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This group includes 12.1% attending primary schools, 8.8% in high schools, and 4.2% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lara reaches 70 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 490 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 include 70 active stops in the area, which feature a train connection. These transport points are connected by 6 distinct routes, which support 1,399 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is moderate, with homes situated an average of 486 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the neighborhood, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary choice at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.7 cars, exceeding the regional benchmark. Approximately 20.2% of workers work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may show the effects of COVID-19 rules).
Transit schedules show an average of 199 trips per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 19 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.2% of residents in Lara report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% 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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The locality faces notable health needs, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic condition prevalence across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the average SA2 area at roughly 53% of the population (~11,885 people). This compares to 50.5% recorded across Regional Vic.. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 9.6 and 9.3% of the population, respectively, while 66.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Residents of working age exhibit higher than average rates of long-term health issues. People aged 65 and over make up 14.2% of the local population (3,155 people), which is below the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health outcomes for seniors show some areas of concern, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lara is largely Australian-born, at 82.0% of residents, with 11.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.9%) and English (27.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show the area is close to the regional averages, with citizens making up 85.1% of the population, 82.0% born in Australia, and 88.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 48.1% of residents. The most notable difference is in the category of Other religions, which represents 1.7% of the local population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.. Regarding family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported are Australian at 27.9%, English at 27.8%, and Irish at 8.5%. There are also distinct concentrations of other heritages: Hungarian ancestry is higher at 0.5% of the population (compared to 0.2% regionally), Dutch is at 2.2% (compared to 1.7%), and Croatian is at 1.2% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lara is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 36 years is below the Regional Vic. average of 43 and slightly younger than the Australian median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 16.0% compared to Regional Vic., while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 7.7%. Data collected since the 2021 Census shows the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 15.0% to 16.9% of the population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.4% to 11.9% and the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 9.0% to 7.7%.
Demographic forecasts for 2041 point to substantial shifts, led by the 25 to 34 age group which is projected to grow by 63% (2,245 people), climbing from 3,556 to 5,801.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lara
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,853 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,014 at the 2021 Census → 22,225 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 (SAL21469). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.