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Lilydale (Vic.) has an estimated 18,918 residents, up from 17,348 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,570 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 575 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 649 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Lilydale (Vic.) has a population calculated at roughly 18,918 as of May 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,570 people (9.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 17,348 people. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 18,678, calculated by AreaSearch after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP data release and incorporating an extra 575 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population scale translates to a density ratio of 648 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for prospective expansion. The 9.1% growth rate in the suburb of Lilydale (Vic.) since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (3.5%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. Natural growth was the main driver of population expansion, accounting for approximately 53.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses the 2023 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are also mapped across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Projecting forward, the suburb of Lilydale (Vic.) is set to experience population expansion above the national statistical area median, with an anticipated increase of 3,170 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 15.5% over the 16 years.
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818 new dwellings have been approved in Lilydale (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 163 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 166 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 57% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 142, 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Lilydale has averaged roughly 163 residential property approvals annually, with a total of 818 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 131 during the current FY-26. Given an average of 1.2 new residents arriving per new home annually over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand matches supply well, fostering steady market conditions, while new dwellings carry an average construction cost of $445,000—slightly higher than the regional average—pointing to an emphasis on premium builds.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $57.6 million this financial year, showing strong local business development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Lilydale exhibits 134.0% more development activity per capita, offering purchasers a wider range of options. Recent construction consists of 57.0% detached dwellings and 43.0% medium and high-density housing, with a rising blend of townhomes and units providing choices across various price ranges, from family properties to more affordable compact alternatives. This marks a clear transition from the local housing stock (which currently consists of 80.0% houses), indicating fewer buildable plots and mirroring modern lifestyles and a need for varied, affordable housing. There are approximately 104 people for each dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Future estimates indicate Lilydale will gain 2,930 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). With current building rates, new housing supply looks set to comfortably satisfy demand, establishing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially backing growth beyond current population forecasts.
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Development applications around Lilydale (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lilydale (Vic.), worth an estimated $2.71 billion. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.57 billion. 13 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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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Nothing impacts a suburb's trajectory as much as developments in local infrastructure, major undertakings, and planning policy. In total, AreaSearch has identified 21 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Lilydale Structure Plan Implementation, Chapel Street Lilydale Drainage Improvements, Kinley Estate (Former Lilydale Quarry), and Summerset Chirnside Park Retirement Village, with the details below focusing on those of greatest significance.
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Lilydale Food Waste to Energy Facility
A $48 million anaerobic digestion facility built at Yarra Valley Water's Lilydale Sewage Treatment Plant, processing approximately 55,000 tonnes of commercial food waste annually. The facility generates up to 39,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per day - around 35 per cent of Yarra Valley Water's energy needs - powering the facility itself and the adjacent Lilydale Sewage Treatment Plant, with surplus exported to the grid. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 24,700 tonnes per year (equivalent to removing 23,000 cars from the road).The facility received its first commercial food waste delivery in late 2025 and is ramping up operations, with electricity generation expected to begin in early 2026 and full operational capacity reached over the following year. Day-to-day operations are managed by Yarra Valley Water's partner company ReWaste.
Lilydale Structure Plan Implementation
Comprehensive strategic planning initiative to guide future development and urban renewal across Lilydale township for the next 20-30 years. Includes residential growth areas, commercial development, transport infrastructure, community facilities, environmental protection measures, improving connectivity, enhancing the public realm, supporting mixed-use development, preserving heritage character, and creating a more vibrant and sustainable community hub that integrates with transport infrastructure.
Chapel Street Lilydale Drainage Improvements
Design and construction of drainage improvements to address flooding issues in Chapel Street, Lilydale. Initially allocated $50,000 in the 2024-25 budget for investigation and design, with an additional $386,000 in the 2025-26 budget for construction.
Kinley Estate (Former Lilydale Quarry)
Kinley is a 163-hectare masterplanned community transforming the former Lilydale (Cave Hill) Quarry into a sustainable, transit-oriented neighbourhood in Melbourne's east. The project will deliver approximately 3,200 dwellings across multiple precincts, including house-and-land lots, townhomes, and future apartment sites. Key features include a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating, repurposing of heritage dairy buildings, silos and kilns into a Heritage Quarter, and a future mixed-use Village Centre. Stages 1-4 are fully settled; active land releases continue in newer precincts including Heartridge.Earthworks involving over 3 million cubic metres of compacted fill are ongoing to prepare the former quarry pit for future development stages, with completion expected around 2040.
Lilydale Station Upgrade and Level Crossing Removal
Major infrastructure project that relocated Lilydale Station to better integrate with the town centre, created new elevated station with improved accessibility, removed level crossings making the Lilydale line Melbourne's first boom-gate free rail line, and enhanced walking/cycling connections to the Warburton Trail.
Elmrise Lilydale
A residential townhouse development featuring 16 brand new homes with modern architectural design, large living spaces, outdoor areas, storage, and high-quality materials and finishes. Located in the heart of Lilydale with views of the Yarra Valley, it includes 14 two-bedroom and 2 three-bedroom townhouses aimed at providing comfortable and convenient living.
Lilydale Wayfinding and Public Realm Improvements
Community-focused infrastructure improvements enhancing pedestrian wayfinding, streetscape beautification, and public realm amenities throughout Lilydale's main street and central business district. Includes new signage, street furniture, landscaping, and accessibility improvements to create a more vibrant and connected town centre.
Lilydale Sewerage Project
Construction of a new piped sewerage system for properties in the southern part of Lilydale, providing connection points to over 190 properties and eliminating the need for septic tanks, reducing odours, and improving local waterways and public health.
9,944 residents of Lilydale (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 10,426. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 66.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,066, about 85% 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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Lilydale features a skilled labor force, particularly in the construction sector, with an unemployment rate of 4.6% and a 1.1% estimated rise in employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch's compiled statistical area data. As of March 2026, 9,944 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.1% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation stands somewhat below average (66.6% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicate a moderate 24.8% of employed residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment fields for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in construction, with its employment share standing at 1.6 times the regional rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 6.5% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% in Greater Melbourne. The area appears to provide limited local job opportunities, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. Based on AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical areas, the 12-month timeframe saw a 1.1% rise in employment alongside a 2.0% increase in the labor force, causing unemployment to grow by 0.9 percentage points. This differs from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local employment makeup to estimate growth trends. While 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 forecasts to the local employment mix suggests Lilydale's jobs will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and excludes local population projections).
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Median household income in Lilydale (Vic.) is $1,764 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $798 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,102 a year against an average of $67,125. 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 the most recent postcode ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Lilydale earn a median income of $53,102, with an average of $67,125. This matches national benchmarks and compares to a median of $57,688 and average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at roughly $58,210 (median) and $73,582 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows local household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 50th percentile nationally.
The earnings distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket includes 33.5% of the population (6,337 individuals), matching regional trends where this demographic accounts for 32.8%. High housing costs absorb 15.9% of income, though solid earnings keep disposable income at the 52nd percentile, and the local SEIFA income rank places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lilydale (Vic.) had 6,550 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $369 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structures in Lilydale at the time of the last Census consisted of 79.9% houses and 20.0% other housing types (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lilydale sat well above the Melbourne metro rate at 34.3%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (46.2%) or renting (19.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Melbourne metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent stood at $369, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Across the nation, Lilydale's mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs are lower than the national figure of $375.
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Lilydale (Vic.) counted 6,550 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,143 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 25% 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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Family households represent the majority at 73.0% of all homes, consisting of 33.3% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.0%, with single person homes at 25.0% and group households making up 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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21.0% of adults in Lilydale (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 15.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 5,431 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,025 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 locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates (21.0%) falling significantly short of the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This stands as both an obstacle and a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (27.3%). Educational enrollment is quite strong, with 26.8% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This comprises 8.7% in primary school, 8.0% in high school, and 3.8% in higher education.
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Public transport in Lilydale (Vic.) reaches 89 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 checks show 89 active transit stops in Lilydale, consisting of a range of bus stops. These stops are served by 21 separate routes, which combine to offer 5,584 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is classified as good, with residents generally living 312 meters from their nearest stop. Since this is a predominantly residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per household, higher than the regional average. About 24.8% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; likely impacted by COVID-19 rules).
Service frequency averages 797 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 62 weekly trips per transit stop.
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65.4% of residents in Lilydale (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% 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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Health measures indicate poorer outcomes in Lilydale, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates, with typical health issues slightly more common than average across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is just ahead of the average SA2 area at roughly 53% of the population (~10,096 people), which compares to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. The most common medical diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.4 and 9.1% of residents, respectively, while 65.4% reported having no health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 20.3% of the community (3,840 people), exceeding the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Health results among seniors are above average, with national rankings surpassing those of the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lilydale (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 82.2% of residents, with 8.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (28.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lilydale ranks below average in cultural diversity metrics, with 82.2% of residents born in Australia, 90.8% holding citizenship, and 91.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 47.1% of the population. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in Lilydale are English, representing 31.2% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian, representing 28.0% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Scottish, representing 7.6% of the population.
Furthermore, there are distinct variations in other ethnic cohorts: Dutch is highly overrepresented at 3.1% (vs 1.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Italian at 5.2% (vs 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lilydale (Vic.) is 40. 25.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 40, Lilydale is slightly older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and marginally older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 75 - 84 demographic is highly overrepresented (7.7% locally), whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented (12.7%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.2% to 7.7% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has dropped from 13.9% to 12.6%. Demographic forecasts indicate Lilydale's age structure will change significantly by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to expand by 598 people (41%) from 1,456 to 2,055.
The combined 65+ age groups will represent 51% of total population growth, showing the area's aging trend. The 0 to 4 group shows slower growth at 4%, adding only 40 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lilydale (Vic.)
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 11 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 Jun 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 — 575 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,348 at the 2021 Census → 18,918 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 (SAL21504). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.