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Lovely Banks has an estimated 2,684 residents, down from 2,782 at the 2021 Census — a change of 98 people, or 3.5%. Density is about 90 people per 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Lovely Banks has an estimated population of approximately 2,684 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 98 residents (3.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,782 residents. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 2,684, estimated by AreaSearch using the newest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and 1 validated new address since the Census date. This population count yields a density ratio of 89 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and capacity for additional growth.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Lovely Banks has shown steady expansion trends with a 1.5% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the Rest of Vic.. Population expansion in the area was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 66.0% of the overall population growth during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs the Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Regarding future demographic trends, projections indicate a major population increase within the top quartile of national regional areas, with the suburb of Lovely Banks expected to grow by 610 individuals to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing an expansion of 22.7% overall across the 16 years.
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Property development in Lovely Banks is minimal, with fewer than one dwelling approved on average each year (minimal dwellings over the five-year timeframe). Such restricted building volume is typical of rural areas, where housing requirements are low and construction is naturally constrained by local market demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that with such low approval volumes, annual growth rates and comparative metrics can fluctuate significantly based on individual projects. Lovely Banks displays substantially lower levels of construction activity compared to the Rest of Vic.. This volume of building work is also below national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lovely Banks
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Lovely Banks, worth an estimated $11 billion. A further 79 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 updates, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant impact on local market performance. In total, 14 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect this locality. Principal developments include the Lovely Banks Development, the Cedar Woods Corio Residential Estate, the Gateway Green Estate, and the Corio Convenience Retail Hub, with the following list outlining those expected to be most significant.
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Lovely Banks Development
A massive 2,000-hectare masterplanned community in Geelong's Northern Growth Area, Lovely Banks is designed to deliver approximately 15,000 homes for 45,000 residents. The project features five distinct neighbourhoods with defined edges, vibrant activity centres, and 6-10 schools. It prioritises sustainability via One Planet Living Principles, radical street designs focused on existing vegetation, and a skyline botanical garden. The development is currently progressing through the Elcho Road West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) phase, with sales releases estimated for 2028.
Gateway Green Estate
Masterplanned residential estate at the former Norlane High School site delivering approximately 125-130 homes through turnkey house and land packages together with future townhouse superlots. Civil construction is underway and completed house and land packages continue to be released for sale.
Somerley
Somerley is a new masterplanned 18.6-hectare residential community in Corio, near Geelong. Acquired by Cedar Woods Properties, the project features 400 thoughtfully designed homes alongside beautiful parklands and a proposed central park. The estate caters to young families, first-home buyers, and downsizers, designed to address the anticipated housing supply shortfall in the greater Geelong market.
Stead Park Hockey Facility Upgrade
Redevelopment of Geelong's premier hockey venue at Stead Park, Corio, funded under the Victorian Government's Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Works include a new two-storey pavilion centrally located between the two hockey pitches, featuring four change rooms, match officials rooms, canteen, equipment storage and first aid on the ground floor, and a social space, meeting room, kitchen and terrace seating overlooking both pitches on the upper level. The western pitch is being redeveloped with a new playing surface, fencing, drainage, 500 lux sports lighting and an electronic scoreboard to support national-level hockey events.Additional accessible car parking and a new access road are also included. Construction commenced September 2025 and is being delivered by Fairbrother Pty Ltd on behalf of Development Victoria and Sport and Recreation Victoria.
Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment
The Wathaurong Dreaming Project is a landmark 43.6 million dollar redevelopment of the Morgan Street site to create a centralized cultural and community hub. Designed by Woods Bagot, the project integrates comprehensive healthcare services including 12 GP rooms and dental suites with family, youth, and justice support services. The facility features culturally significant spaces such as a yarning circle, a dance circle, and a preserved Scar Tree, alongside a 300-seat conference center and a womens tranquility garden.The redevelopment expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of adjacent land at 43 The Boulevard to provide essential car parking and improved accessibility.
Geelong Growth Area Transport Infrastructure Strategy
A strategic framework developed by the City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Victorian State Government to guide transport investment across Geelong's three major growth areas - Armstrong Creek, Northern Geelong and Western Geelong. The strategy covers road and rail infrastructure, public transport, active travel and traffic management to support an estimated 175,000 new residents across the growth areas by 2051. Community engagement phases are complete and the strategy has informed the development of the broader Integrated Transport Strategy, which is currently in draft development with community feedback expected in early 2026.
340-344 Melbourne Road Large Format Retail Redevelopment
Refurbishment and re-tenanting of a long-vacant large format retail building (former Ray's Outdoors / Super Retail Group) on a prominent corner site at Melbourne Road and Collopy Street, North Geelong. IP Generation acquired the 5,564 sqm landholding for $8.5 million in May 2025. Global secondhand retailer Savers has secured a long-term lease over approximately 2,390 sqm, with the balance of the 4,750 sqm building being offered to additional large format retail tenants. Works are underway to refurbish the structure, update facade treatments, and prepare tenancy fitouts.
Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct
The Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct (GREP) is northern Geelong's largest designated industrial growth area, comprising approximately 500 hectares of Industrial 1 and Industrial 2 zoned land across Corio and Lara. The precinct supports manufacturing, logistics, advanced manufacturing, and warehousing industries with direct access to the Geelong Ring Road, Port of Geelong (6km), and Avalon Airport (12km). Active development includes multiple stages of the Bisinella Industrial Estate, new industrial subdivisions, and ongoing City of Greater Geelong rezoning and precinct structure planning.The Industrial Land Supply Review, adopted by Council in February 2025, is now with the Minister for Planning to guide long-term land supply policy for the region.
1,443 residents of Lovely Banks are employed, from a labour force of 1,603. Unemployment sits at 10.0%, with participation at 70.5%. 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. 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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Lovely Banks has a qualified labor force, with the building sector being notably well represented, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%, according to AreaSearch's compilation of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, 1,443 local residents are employed, whereas the unemployment rate is 6.4% higher than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, indicating potential for betterment, and labor force participation is significantly elevated (70.5% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Based on Census replies, a small 13.1% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a highly concentrated representation in construction, with employment levels reaching 1.4 times the regional average. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 1.2% compared to the regional average of 7.5%. The ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident at the time of the Census indicates a level of local job availability that is higher than average. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographic areas, the labor force shrank by 0.9% and total employment fell by 1.1% over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Regional Vic., which recorded a 0.1% employment dip, a 0.3% labor force contraction, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context on prospective future demand within Lovely Banks. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth dynamics. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these sector-specific forecasts onto the local employment distribution suggests that employment within Lovely Banks would increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lovely Banks is $1,991 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $798 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,992 a year against an average of $71,893. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The newest postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Lovely Banks exceed the national average, with a median of $63,992 and an average of $71,893. This is higher than the Regional Vic. medians and averages of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $70,148 for the median and $78,809 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show that household, family, and personal incomes in Lovely Banks align close to the 56th percentile nationally.
The income profile indicates that 36.3% of the population (974 residents) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the wider metropolitan trend of 30.3% in this category. After accounting for housing costs, residents keep 87.4% of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary spending capacity, and the area is positioned in the 4th decile for SEIFA income distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lovely Banks had 917 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 5% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,747 a month. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. 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 Lovely Banks at the time of the latest Census consisted of 91.4% standalone houses and 8.6% other housing types (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other housing types across Regional Vic.. Meanwhile, the rate of home ownership in Lovely Banks trailed behind the Regional Vic. average, sitting at 35.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (50.0%) or tenants (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430 at $1,747, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, compared to $285 in Regional Vic..
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Lovely Banks are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lovely Banks counted 917 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 17% 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 make up the vast majority of households at 80.3%, consisting of 40.5% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 13.0% single-parent households. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.7%, with lone-person households representing 17.1% and group households accounting for 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.6% of adults in Lovely Banks hold a university qualification, including 11.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 310 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,030 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 community experiences some educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (16.6%) tracking well below the Victorian average of 33.4%. This represents both a hurdle and an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (27.3%). Enrollment rates in education are quite high, with 29.0% of the population presently undertaking formal study.
This comprises 9.3% in secondary school, 8.6% in primary school, and 4.9% studying at the tertiary level.
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Public transport in Lovely Banks reaches 5 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 260 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.1 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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Analysis of public transport shows there are 5 active transit stops functioning in Lovely Banks. These stops are served by 1 separate routes, which together provide 261 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 421 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most residents travel elsewhere for work, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 cars per household, which is above the regional average. A small 13.1% of residents work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the impact of COVID-19 safety measures).
Transit service frequency averages 37 runs daily across all routes, which translates to approximately 52 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.2% of residents in Lovely Banks report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Lovely Banks displays favorable health statistics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illness, with both younger and older demographics showing low rates of widespread health conditions, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 55% of the population (~1,482 people). This compares to 50.5% across Regional Vic.. Asthma and mental health issues were identified as the most prevalent medical conditions in the locality, affecting 6.6% and 6.4% of residents respectively, while 75.2% of the population reported no medical conditions at all, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic..
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of the local population (362 people), which is lower than the 23.9% average in Regional Vic.. Health trends for older residents are positive, with national comparative rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lovely Banks is largely Australian-born, at 75.7% of residents, with 28.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (21.1%) and English (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lovely Banks exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable local markets, with 24.3% of the population born outside Australia and 28.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 55.6% of residents in Lovely Banks. However, the most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Islam, which accounts for 5.4% of the population, compared to 1.0% throughout Regional Vic.. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Lovely Banks are Australian at 21.1% of the population (notably below the regional average of 29.6%), English at 19.0% (notably below the regional average of 30.7%), and Other at 13.2% (substantially higher than the regional average of 4.7%).
In addition, there are notable deviations in other ethnic groups: Croatian is highly represented at 5.2% in Lovely Banks (compared to 0.4% in the wider region), Hungarian at 1.1% (compared to 0.2%), and Macedonian at 3.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lovely Banks is 37. 31.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 37 years in Lovely Banks is significantly younger than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and very close to the Australian national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of people aged 25 - 34 (16.1%), whereas the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller (7.1%) than the regional average. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age segment has increased from 14.2% to 16.1% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.5% to 10.4% and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 15.4% to 13.9%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate notable shifts in the local age profile. The 25 to 34 cohort is forecast to grow substantially, increasing by 221 individuals (51%) from 432 to 654. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group is projected to grow by a marginal 2% (5 individuals).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lovely Banks
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 May 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 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,782 at the 2021 Census → 2,684 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 (SAL21544). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.