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Lilydale (Vic.) has an estimated 18,995 residents, up from 17,348 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,647 people, or 9.5%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 599 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 651 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Lilydale (Vic.) is estimated to have a population of approximately 18,995, drawing from AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS demographic releases alongside 599 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This represents an expansion of 1,647 people (9.5%) from the 17,348 people counted in the 2021 Census. An interim resident count of 18,679 was derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures before incorporating recent address data. The suburb's density currently stands at 651 persons per square kilometer, preserving ample land per inhabitant as well as future building capacity.
With its 9.5% increase outperforming both the SA3 area (3.6%) and the wider SA4 region since the 2021 census, the suburb of Lilydale (Vic.) stands out as an area growth leader, propelled mainly by natural growth which supplied around 53.0% of recent population gains. SA2 demographic projections for the suburb of Lilydale (Vic.) draw on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models starting from 2022, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government regional/LGA releases transformed through weighted population aggregation. Age-specific trajectories from these models are similarly applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. In line with prevailing trends, the suburb of Lilydale (Vic.) is forecasted to generate above-median gains relative to national benchmarks, expanding by 3,152 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries, which translates to a cumulative 14.9% increase across the 16 years.
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824 new dwellings have been approved in Lilydale (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 164 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 162 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 51% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 139, 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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Analysis of ABS residential approvals mapped by AreaSearch indicates that Lilydale averages approximately 164 new residential approvals annually, totaling roughly 824 dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 139 recorded to date in FY-25. The local property development pipeline demonstrates solid equilibrium, absorbing an average of 1.3 people per year for every home constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with build figures averaging an expected construction cost of $420,000 per dwelling in line with broader regional benchmarks. Additionally, commercial development has remained vigorous, registering $57.6 million in approvals during this financial year.
Per-capita development activity in Lilydale outpaces Greater Melbourne by 149.0%, generating broader options for property seekers. Recent planning approvals are divided between 51.0% detached dwellings and 49.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering a varied mix ranging from standalone family residences to compact options across diverse budgets. This pattern marks a clear departure from the standing stock of 80.0% houses, reflecting land availability constraints as well as changing demographic demand for attached, accessible housing. Overall, the ratio of about 131 people per approval underscores an expanding urban growth landscape. According to the latest quarterly calculations, Lilydale's residential community is projected to expand by 2,836 residents through to 2041. Given ongoing construction activity, local residential development is well positioned to accommodate this inflow, maintaining balanced conditions for buyers while creating capacity for growth to outperform existing 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 $4.54 billion. 14 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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Strategic infrastructure delivery, planning schemes, and major capital works play a defining role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has tracked 21 influential projects in the area, highlighted by key initiatives such as the Lilydale Structure Plan Implementation, Chapel Street Lilydale Drainage Improvements, Kinley Estate (Former Lilydale Quarry), and Summerset Chirnside Park Retirement Village.
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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.
Yarra Ranges Council Drainage Infrastructure Program
Multi-year capital works program delivering municipal-wide stormwater drainage renewal, flood mitigation, and water sensitive urban design infrastructure across the Yarra Ranges Shire. Overseen by Yarra Ranges Council, the initiative addresses aging asset renewal, overland flow risk reduction, and climate resilience across priority urban and rural catchments.
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.
9,928 residents of Lilydale (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 10,407. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 66.9%. 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 16,162, 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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Statistical area data processed by AreaSearch indicates that Lilydale sustains a capable workforce with strong representation in the building industry, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and an estimated 1.0% annual increase in jobs. In March 2026, 9,928 residents were employed, while local unemployment sat 0.2% beneath Greater Melbourne's 4.8% benchmark, though labour market participation trailed the metropolitan figure at 66.9% compared to 70.1%. Census records show 24.8% of workers operating from home, an outcome influenced by historical Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for the local workforce are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Building and trade sectors demonstrate an especially high concentration, with local participation reaching 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for only 6.5% of employed residents, falling short of Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. A comparison between Census counts of resident workers and local jobs suggests that on-site employment opportunities within the area remain relatively constrained. Examining SALM and ABS figures aggregated by AreaSearch reveals that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.0% alongside a 1.9% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point rise in the jobless rate. By contrast, Greater Melbourne logged a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% gain in the labour supply, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project overall job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years; when mapped against Lilydale's industry distribution, local employment is modeled to expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, subject to sectoral differences and assuming simple weighting without micro-level population inputs.
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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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Lilydale personal earnings align closely with countrywide medians, recording a median income of $53,102 and a mean of $67,125. These amounts trail Greater Melbourne benchmarks, where median and average figures stand at $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of $58,210 for the median and $73,582 for the average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household receipts clustered around the 50th percentile nationally, with the largest earning bracket comprising 33.5% of residents (6,363 people) between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider metropolitan proportion of 32.8%.
While housing costs absorb 15.9% of earnings, disposable receipts sit at the 52nd percentile, placing the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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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Census records indicate that separate houses account for 79.9% of Lilydale's residential stock, with semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats making up the remaining 20.0%, compared to Melbourne metro distributions of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably higher than metropolitan norms at 34.3%, while 46.2% of homes are being purchased under a mortgage and 19.5% are rented. Local median monthly mortgage commitments sit at $1,950 compared to the Melbourne metro level of $2,000, and median weekly rent is $369 against $390 metro-wide. On a national scale, Lilydale's mortgage obligations sit above the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain beneath the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lilydale (Vic.) counted 6,550 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,172 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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Families make up 73.0% of local living arrangements, consisting of 33.3% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent households. The remaining 27.0% consists of non-family living situations, with lone person households representing 25.0% and shared group accommodation accounting for 2.1%. The average household size sits at 2.5 people, slightly below Greater Melbourne's 2.6 norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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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Attainment of higher education qualifications in Lilydale stands at 21.0%, sitting well below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Among tertiary graduates, bachelor degrees account for 15.0%, postgraduate awards represent 3.5%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.5%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is highly prevalent, with 39.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical certifications, divided into advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 27.3%. Community engagement in study is substantial, with 26.8% of the populace actively enrolled in educational institutions. This comprises 8.7% attending primary schools, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Lilydale (Vic.) reaches 90 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 7,300 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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Lilydale's public transport network features 90 active bus stops across 22 distinct routes, which combine to provide 7,252 weekly passenger trips. Access to the network is convenient, with residents situated an average distance of 312 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's residential profile, commuting is largely outward-directed, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of passenger travel and vehicle ownership standing at an above-average 1.6 per dwelling. In addition, 24.8% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic-era conditions. Transit service density across all local routes averages 1,036 trips per day, which translates to roughly 80 weekly departures for each individual 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 assessments compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Lilydale experiences below-average wellness outcomes based on mortality figures and medical conditions, with common health issues displaying elevated prevalence across both younger and older cohorts. Private hospital insurance uptake is marginally higher than the typical SA2 at roughly 53% of the populace (~10,137 people), though lower than Greater Melbourne's 56.7% coverage rate. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in Lilydale, affecting 9.4% and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 65.4% reported having no diagnosed conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Chronic illness is above average among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 19.7% of the community (3,742 people), surpassing the metropolitan proportion of 15.1%, and exhibit health outcomes and national rankings that exceed general population averages.
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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Demographic indicators reflect lower cultural diversity in Lilydale, where 82.2% of inhabitants were born in Australia, 90.8% hold Australian citizenship, and 91.7% speak only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 47.1% of residents. The most noticeable relative concentration among non-majority religious groups is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 31.2% compared to the regional 20.1%, followed by Australian ancestry at 28.0% versus 18.4% regionally, and Scottish at 7.6%.
Divergences also appear in other heritages, with Dutch background overrepresented at 3.1% (against 1.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Italian heritage aligning with the regional rate at 5.2% (vs 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lilydale (Vic.) is 40. 25.6% 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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Lilydale's demographic profile tilts noticeably toward mature age brackets. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that 19.7% of inhabitants belong to retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), exceeding the 15.1% seen across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 26.2%, below the metropolitan mark of 32.1%. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 40 years, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 3 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded in that census. Meanwhile, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have reduced from 26.5% to an estimated 25.0%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate that senior cohorts will drive the majority of growth, adding 1,437 residents (38%) to reach 5,179.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 599 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,348 at the 2021 Census → 18,995 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21504). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.