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Lower Plenty has an estimated 4,194 residents, up from 3,962 at the 2021 Census — a change of 232 people, or 5.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 60.0% of that increase. That puts 616 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 demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with new residential addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Lower Plenty contains a population calculated at approximately 4,194 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 232 residents (5.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,962 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population count of 4,190, which AreaSearch estimated using the ABS release of ERP figures from June 2025 alongside an extra 20 validated new addresses recorded since the date of the Census.
A population of this size translates to a density ratio of 615 persons per square kilometer, which offers residents substantial personal space and indicates scope for prospective growth. The 5.9% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Lower Plenty since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 area (5.5%), indicating that the locality is a regional frontrunner for growth. Demographics were chiefly shaped by arrivals from overseas, who made up roughly 60.0% of the total population gains over the recent timeframe. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 boundary are utilized by AreaSearch, referencing 2022 as the base year of the 2024 release. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government projections for LGAs and Regions from 2023, adapting the data via a weighted aggregation technique to translate LGA population growth down to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth distributions derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the span from 2032 to 2041. Projecting forward, national demographic patterns suggest a major population surge among the top quarter of statistical boundaries, with the suburb of Lower Plenty projected to add 1,568 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level figures, representing an expansion of 37.3% across the 16 years.
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58 new dwellings have been approved in Lower Plenty over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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Based on AreaSearch reviews of building approvals registered by the ABS and distributed from local statistical data, the suburb of Lower Plenty averages about 11 approved residential properties annually, with 58 dwellings approved over the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 13 approvals documented during FY-26 so far. The average influx of new occupants stands at 2.2 residents per year for each home built over the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demonstrating a steady demand that supports local real estate values. Newly built properties show an average construction value of $784,000, illustrating a developer focus on high-end, premium housing projects.
In addition, commercial building approvals have reached $4.7 million during this financial year, pointing to a quiet commercial construction sector. Compared with the wider Greater Melbourne region, construction volumes in the suburb of Lower Plenty are low, sitting at 58.0% below the per-capita average for the region. This relative lack of incoming housing supply typically boosts interest and valuations for pre-existing homes. Building approvals are also below the national average, reflecting the established status of the locality and pointing to possible zoning restrictions. Recent builds consist of 58.0% detached single-family dwellings and 42.0% medium to high-density options, with a broadening array of townhouses and apartments offering choices for different budgets, ranging from spacious family residences to affordable compact spaces. This represents a clear departure from the historic housing stock, where standalone houses account for 75.0% of properties, showing a shrinking supply of vacant buildable plots alongside changing lifestyle preferences and demand for diverse, budget-friendly living. A ratio of 595 people in the suburb of Lower Plenty for every single approved dwelling underscores the quiet, low-scale nature of local construction. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Lower Plenty will gain 1,564 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building rates do not accelerate, the supply of housing may fall short of demographic growth, which is likely to heighten competition among prospective buyers and bolster real estate price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lower Plenty
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 Lower Plenty. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.33 billion. 11 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development 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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Local infrastructure updates, major capital works, and planning developments exert a strong influence on real estate performance. A total of 11 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch as having a potential local impact. Key initiatives include the Montmorency North Pavilion Refurbishment, Plenty River Trail Upgrades, Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrades (Watsonia-Eltham), and the Level Crossing Removal - North Eastern Program Alliance (Hurstbridge corridor), with the primary relevant projects detailed in the following section.
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Newmans Road Footpath Construction
Construction of new concrete footpath along Newmans Road to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity. Includes drainage improvements and landscaping.
Plenty River Trail Upgrades
The Plenty River Trail Upgrades project involves enhancements to the access path between Allima Ave, Yallambie, and Willinda Park, Greensborough. Key improvements include widened pathways for better accessibility, upgraded drainage systems, improved lighting for enhanced safety, new seating areas, and updated signage to improve user experience for walkers, cyclists, and families. The project aims to create a safer and more enjoyable recreational environment while supporting local biodiversity.
North East Link Environmental Parklands
Creation of 5 MCGs of new community parklands at Borlase Reserve as part of the North East Link tunnel project, including adventure and nature playgrounds, fitness areas, walking trails, a wildlife crossing, and revitalised Banyule Creek wetlands. A new pedestrian Eel (Iuk) bridge over Lower Plenty Road will connect the parklands to Banyule Flats and Yarra River trails. Tunnelling on the main North East Link bored tunnels was completed in July 2026, with above-ground works including the Borlase Reserve parklands and Greensborough Road boulevard continuing ahead of the project's scheduled opening in 2028.
Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrades (Watsonia-Eltham)
A major upgrade of the Hurstbridge line integrated with the North East Link project. Key milestones include the completion of Melbourne's third longest rail tunnel at Watsonia (500 metres) in late 2025 and the rebuilding of the Grimshaw Street Bridge. The project encompasses track duplication, new stations at Greensborough and Montmorency, and extensive signalling and power upgrades. Final finishing works and rail corridor improvements are continuing into mid-2026 to enhance service frequency and reliability for Melbourne's northeast.
Eltham and Diamond Creek Major Activity Centres Structure Plans
A planning framework that translates the 2020 Eltham and Diamond Creek Major Activity Centre Structure Plans into the Nillumbik Planning Scheme via Amendments C143nill and C144nill. The amendments rezone the Eltham Industrial 3 land into Schedule 1 of the Activity Centre Zone, update local activity centre policy, refine the Significant Landscape Overlay for the Eltham Town Centre and apply tailored built form, height and design controls to the Diamond Creek centre. After formal exhibition in mid-2024, Council deferred panel referral to consider new State Government housing targets and Plan for Victoria reforms.In September 2025 Council's Planning and Consultation Committee reviewed submissions and resolved several refinements to gateway, landscape, colour palette and residential setback provisions. The amendments are progressing toward an Independent Planning Panel and ultimate Ministerial approval, and aim to manage growth in both centres through to 2030 while preserving local character, supporting 3 to 5 storey heights and improving public spaces.
Eltham Lower Park Upgrade
Upgrade of Eltham Lower Park delivering a new off-leash dog park, upgraded sports pavilion, improved equestrian facilities, accessible parking and paths, revegetation, new seating, shelters and heritage signage. The project was officially opened in June 2026 following completion of all major works.
106-126 Main Street Greensborough Affordable Housing
A 17-storey mixed-use development fast-tracked under the Victorian Government Development Facilitation Program. The project delivers 211 affordable dwellings, ground-level retail, and commercial spaces. Managed by HousingFirst, it features communal areas and improved pedestrian links near the Greensborough train station. While a planning permit (PA2503550) was issued by the Department of Transport and Planning, construction start dates are yet to be confirmed as of May 2026.
Montmorency Park North Pavilion Refurbishment
Refurbishment by Banyule City Council of the sports pavilion serving the northern oval at Montmorency Park, Para Road, Montmorency. The upgrade delivers female-friendly changerooms for players and umpires, additional storage space, and improved amenity and compliance for the building's user groups. The oval is the home ground of Montmorency Cricket Club and Montmorency Football Netball Club, both of which field junior and senior teams for males and females. The project was seeded by a Victorian Government grant of up to $1 million awarded through the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund in the 2022/23 State Budget, following advocacy by the Member for Eltham, with the balance funded by Council.Construction tenders were called by Council in mid 2025 and closed in July 2025, and Council confirmed in December 2025 that renovation works were under way. The project does not appear in Council's 2026/27 Capital Works Program, indicating delivery was completed within the 2025/26 financial year, consistent with Council's stated 2025/26 delivery timeline and with the pattern of comparable Banyule pavilion upgrades handed back in time for the winter season.
2,267 residents of Lower Plenty are employed, from a labour force of 2,343. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 65.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,800, about 91% 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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Lower Plenty boasts a highly educated labor pool with professional services playing a significant role, an unemployment rate of only 3.2%, and 2.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,267 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (65.6% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 37.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The suburb of Lower Plenty exhibits a strong concentration of workers in the construction industry, with employment levels sitting at 1.4 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, hospitality and food services show a modest footprint, employing 4.3% of the local workforce compared to a 6.4% regional average. The overwhelmingly residential character of the locality limits local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of residents who work locally against the overall resident workforce size. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from local statistical zones, the recent 12-month window saw employment expand by 2.4% while the overall labor force grew by 3.1%, resulting in a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a job growth rate of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, leading to an increase of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective employment trends for the suburb of Lower Plenty. These five-year and ten-year projections have been analyzed alongside the local occupation profile to map out potential trajectories. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over a five-year horizon and 13.7% over a ten-year timeframe, though these growth trajectories vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment configuration of the suburb of Lower Plenty yields an estimated local job increase of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for visualization purposes that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Lower Plenty is $2,160 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $955 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,818 a year against an average of $79,268. 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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Based on the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics published for the financial year 2023, taxpayers residing in the suburb of Lower Plenty earned a median income of $59,818, with an average income of $79,268. These figures are elevated on a national scale, comparing favorably to the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $65,572 for the median and $86,894 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Lower Plenty sit around the 74th percentile of the nation.
The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 30.4% of residents (1,274 people), which closely aligns with the regional figure of 32.8%. Local affluence is highlighted by the 33.9% of households bringing in high weekly earnings of more than $3,000, supporting robust discretionary spending. After meeting housing expenses, local households keep 87.8% of their earnings, demonstrating strong disposable income, and the suburb of Lower Plenty is placed in the 9th decile for income under the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lower Plenty had 1,468 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 4% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential configurations in the suburb of Lower Plenty at the time of the latest Census consisted of 75.2% standalone houses and 24.8% alternative dwellings like townhouses, units, and apartments, compared to a breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Lower Plenty was high at 44.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (40.0%) or renting tenants (15.3%). The median monthly home loan repayment in the area stood at $2,200, while the median weekly rental cost was $400, compared to metropolitan Melbourne figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, home loan commitments in the suburb of Lower Plenty are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lower Plenty counted 1,468 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,554 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements make up the majority of households at 72.5%, consisting of couples raising children at 33.4%, couples without children at 29.3%, and single-parent homes at 8.6%. The remaining 27.5% are non-family households, which are dominated by single-occupant homes at 26.0%, while share houses represent 1.4% of the total. The local median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.2% of adults in Lower Plenty hold a university qualification, including 25.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 16.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 126 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,114 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 academic profile of the suburb of Lower Plenty is prominent within the wider region, as university graduation rates (38.2% of residents aged 15 and over) exceed the national benchmark of 30.4% and the wider SA4 region average of 32.8%, highlighting local dedication to higher learning. Undergraduate degrees are the most common credential at 25.0%, followed by master's or doctoral degrees (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Technical qualifications are also widely held, with 27.9% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational training credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (16.1%).
Enrolment in academic programs is high, with 27.3% of the population currently engaged in study. This group includes 9.2% of residents attending primary schools, 7.9% in secondary schools, and 5.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Lower Plenty reaches 13 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 380 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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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 13 active public transport stops situated within the suburb of Lower Plenty, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,140 passenger journeys each week. Local access to transit is good, with residents living an average of 378 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the suburb's residential nature, most workers travel out of the area to work, and private vehicles remain the primary choice for 92% of commuters. Average motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 per household, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of 37.1% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 162 journeys per day across the network, which translates to roughly 87 weekly departures from each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.0% of residents in Lower Plenty report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Reviews of health indicators demonstrate positive outcomes across the suburb of Lower Plenty, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic illness patterns. The incidence of common health issues is low among the general populace and close to national averages for older, vulnerable demographic cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, covering approximately 58% of the local population (~2,437 people). Joint inflammation and psychological health challenges were the most frequently reported conditions, affecting 9.0% and 7.7% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age cohort exhibits favorable health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 26.0% of the local population (1,090 people), which is higher than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Health measures among senior citizens are positive, though they sit lower in national rankings compared to the younger local cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lower Plenty is largely Australian-born, at 81.3% of residents, with 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.5%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Lower Plenty shows similar levels of multiculturalism to the broader metropolitan area, with 81.3% of residents born in Australia, 91.2% holding citizenship, and 86.7% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 52.0% of the population in the suburb of Lower Plenty. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the wider city is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest groups in the suburb of Lower Plenty are English at 26.5% of the population (higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 23.1%, and Irish at 9.4%.
Significant differences are also observed in other ethnic backgrounds: Macedonian ancestry is overrepresented at 1.4% of the population (versus 0.7% regionally), Italian at 7.8% (versus 5.2%), and Serbian at 0.5% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lower Plenty is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 20.4% 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 45 years in the suburb of Lower Plenty is higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Lower Plenty has a larger share of residents aged 75 - 84 (9.3%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 25 - 34 (7.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.9% to 12.9% of the population, while the 75 to 84 bracket expanded from 7.6% to 9.3%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 9.5% to 7.5%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 4.8% to 3.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic models point to notable changes in local age brackets, led by a 153% increase in the 85 and over cohort (adding 301 people) to reach 499 residents, up from 197.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lower Plenty
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,962 at the 2021 Census → 4,194 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 (SAL21547). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.