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Lucas has an estimated 4,659 residents, up from 2,994 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,665 people, or 55.6%. Growth has averaged 12.8% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 676 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 74.0% of that increase. That puts 2,035 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 Lucas has an estimated resident count of approximately 4,659, calculated through AreaSearch assessments incorporating broader ABS population revisions alongside newly validated post-Census addresses. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 2,994 people, this represents an addition of 1,665 people (55.6%). This upward revision stems from an estimated resident population base of 4,648 established via the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 676 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. The population concentration stands at 2,034 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Surpassing both the broader SA4 region and Rest of Vic. (4.4%), the 55.6% expansion in the suburb of Lucas marks it as a premier growth market regionally. Inbound interstate migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 74.0% of recent population gains, complemented by positive contributions across overseas migration and natural growth. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, while areas outside this dataset utilise 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections adjusted via population growth weighted aggregation down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific expansion rates calculated through these methods are similarly factored in across all locations from 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic models, the suburb of Lucas is forecast to record exceptional expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, adding 2,520 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 modeling to achieve an overall gain of 53.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
640 new dwellings have been approved in Lucas over the past five years, an average of 128 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 27 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 103, 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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ABS residential building approval data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Lucas averages approximately 128 home approvals per year, totaling an estimated 640 approvals across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 103 logged to date in FY-25. With population intake averaging 8.2 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential requirements heavily outstrip incoming stock, exerting upward price pressure and intensifying buyer competition while anticipated construction costs average $445,000 per dwelling. Concurrently, non-residential development remains subdued, with commercial approvals totaling $1.9 million for the current financial year.
Per capita residential building in Lucas tracks 28.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period relative to Rest of Vic., providing sufficient supply pipelines for purchasers while supporting ongoing property market demand. Building volumes outpace national benchmarks by a considerable margin, underscoring substantial developer enthusiasm. Furthermore, recent development is entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the low-density character of the suburb and appealing to buyers seeking standalone housing. Generating around 51 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor dynamics. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Lucas is projected to increase its population by 2,507 residents by 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, future dwelling delivery is well positioned to cater to residential needs, maintaining accessible market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating growth exceeding current baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lucas
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lucas, worth an estimated $1.39 billion. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.4 billion. 12 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major capital works, and civic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local development. A total of 9 significant projects have been catalogued by AreaSearch as having a direct bearing on the area. Foremost among these initiatives are the Ballarat Private Hospital, Circular Economy Precinct, Shayne Reese Swimming Learn to Swim Facility, and Ballarat Link Road Stages 2 and 3, with further details on key works outlined below.
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Ballarat Private Hospital
A purpose-built three-storey private hospital development designed to serve the growing Ballarat West corridor. The facility features 24 inpatient beds and six state-of-the-art operating theatres on the upper levels, focused on lower-acuity surgical services. The ground floor acts as a multi-disciplinary medical hub, incorporating radiology, pathology, allied health suites, a pharmacy, and a cafe to support patients and the local community.
Shayne Reese Swimming Learn to Swim Facility
A purpose-built indoor learn-to-swim facility located at the Lucas Town Centre in Ballarat. Founded by Olympic Gold medalist Shayne Reese, the facility features dedicated heated indoor pools and modern climate control systems tailored for year-round aquatic education programs.
Ballarat West Growth Area
The Ballarat West Growth Area is a 1,290-hectare greenfield masterplanned community on Ballarat's western edge, comprising three sub-precincts: Bonshaw Creek (approximately 707 hectares), Greenhalghs Road, and Ballarat-Carngham Road. Guided by the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and Development Contributions Plan (DCP), the project is planned to deliver around 15,524 dwellings supporting a future population of about 40,000. On 25 March 2026 the City of Ballarat adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C234ball, incorporating the revised February 2026 PSP and DCP, and submitted it to the Minister for Planning for approval.The revised plan increases housing yield from 14,442 to 15,524 dwellings, raises residential densities in line with state housing policy, and updates infrastructure scope and contributions (Residential DIL rising from 316,339 to 362,610 AUD per hectare). Net developable area is 972.04 hectares once arterial roads, waterways and drainage reserves are excluded. The development includes integrated activity centres, schools, community and recreation hubs, employment precincts, and parkland corridors along Bonshaw, Winter and Kensington Creeks, with arterial connections via Ballarat-Carngham Road and Greenhalghs Road.
Lucas Estate Masterplanned Community
Lucas is the largest masterplanned community in Ballarat's history, spanning 220 hectares within the Ballarat West Growth Zone developed by Integra Group. Delivering over 2,500 residential lots across five neighbourhood precincts, the estate features extensive commercial, educational, and recreational infrastructure including the Lucas Town Centre and 32+ hectares of open space. The final construction phase is currently underway with completion anticipated around 2030.
Lucas Town Centre
A comprehensive retail and community hub serving the Lucas masterplanned community, featuring Coltman Plaza shopping centre with Woolworths supermarket, specialty stores, medical facilities, cafes, restaurants, and community services.
Winter Valley Rise Estate
A residential development in the Ballarat West Growth Zone featuring 359 lots with streetscapes, open nature reserves, and turn-key house and land packages.
Grampians Early Parenting Centre
New purpose-built centre operated by Grampians Health providing residential family suites and day-stay places to support parents of children aged 0-4 with sleep and settling, feeding, child behaviour, and overall wellbeing.
Circular Economy Precinct
A transformational regional circular economy hub at Stage 3B of the Ballarat West Employment Zone, anchored by a $37.1 million Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) with a 30,000-tonne annual capacity. The precinct will co-locate waste management activities with recycling and remanufacturing businesses to process recyclables from the Grampians Central West Region, creating a self-sufficient regional waste management system that reduces landfill, cuts transport emissions, and supports innovation and job creation. The MRF will sort commingled recyclables including plastics, paper, cardboard, metals, and glass for local reprocessing.It is expected to create 62 FTE jobs when operational.
2,426 residents of Lucas are employed, from a labour force of 2,477. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 69.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,644, about 78% 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 aggregations from AreaSearch highlight a skilled local workforce in Lucas with substantial representation in core public and social services, an unemployment rate standing at 2.1%, and an estimated 4.2% rise in employment over the preceding year. There are 2,426 residents in work as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 1.6% below the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic. and labour participation reaches 69.5%, outperforming the Regional Vic. benchmark of 61.1%. In the Census, 17.3% of workers indicated working from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Key employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Local concentration in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, primary industry represents a small footprint, with agriculture, forestry & fishing engaging 1.4% of working residents against 7.5% across Regional Vic. Comparing the resident workforce against on-site job figures from the Census underscores that this predominantly residential suburb generates limited local employment opportunities. Evaluating combined ABS and SALM metrics across surrounding statistical areas shows a 4.2% expansion in resident employment alongside a 4.6% increase in the total labour force over the 12-month period, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In Regional Vic., by comparison, employment retreated by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking labour demand can be assessed against Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce totals are expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these industry trajectories across Lucas's specific worker distribution projects local employment growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lucas is $1,956 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $923 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,128 a year against an average of $70,598. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate that earnings in the suburb of Lucas surpass broader benchmarks, recording a median income of $55,128 and an average income of $70,598, compared to $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average) across Regional Vic. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $60,431 for the median and $77,390 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places individual, family, and household earnings around the 66th percentile nationwide.
The dominant income bracket accounts for 38.6% of earners receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,798 residents), relative to 30.3% regionally. While residential accommodation absorbs 15.5% of income, strong remuneration sustains disposable earnings at the 63rd percentile, with SEIFA income positioning the community in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lucas had 1,059 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Lucas is comprised of 97.7% houses and 2.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Vic. at 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 21.8%, below the regional benchmark, while 43.5% of homes are mortgaged and 34.7% are occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments reach $1,700 and median weekly rent sits at $380, both exceeding the corresponding Regional Vic. figures of $1,430 and $285. In a nationwide context, local monthly home loan repayments remain under the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents track above the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lucas counted 1,059 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,648 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 21% 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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Families form the vast majority of local households at 75.4%, including 38.6% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 24.6%, consisting of lone person households at 20.7% and group households at 4.0%. The average household size stands at 2.8 people, higher than the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.9% of adults in Lucas hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 787 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 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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Tertiary qualification levels in Lucas significantly outpace broader regions, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared with 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 24.6% in the SA4 region, establishing a strong foundation for professional industries. Bachelor degrees constitute 20.8% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Applied vocational skills are also well established, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (22.6%). Participation across educational institutions is substantial, with 32.4% of the population actively enrolled in study.
This cohort comprises 11.7% attending primary schools, 7.4% in secondary education, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lucas reaches 7 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 940 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport operations in Lucas feature 7 active transport stops connected by 1 individual routes, delivering 939 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Access to the network is favorable, with residents averaging 315 meters to their closest transit access point. Given its residential orientation, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 97% of travel. Households maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles, while 17.3% of workers carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences. Transit service schedules deliver an average of 134 trips per day across the network, representing approximately 134 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.9% of residents in Lucas report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.7% 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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AreaSearch analysis of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics indicates below-average health metrics for Lucas, with common ailments showing higher prevalence across younger and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake is comparatively elevated at approximately 55% of the total population (~2,549 people), against 50.5% across Regional Vic. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, recorded at 9.3 and 9.0% of residents, respectively, while 70.9% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, higher than the 63.4% found across Regional Vic. Working-age health outcomes remain generally aligned with standard benchmarks.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 12.4% of the locality (577 people), below the 24.0% share in Regional Vic., with national health standings tracking close to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lucas is largely Australian-born, at 77.7% of residents, with 21.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Lucas exceeds standard local averages, with 22.3% of the community born overseas and 21.0% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 41.8% of residents. The most notable statistical divergence occurs in Other religions, which account for 2.9% of the population compared to 0.8% in Regional Vic. Looking at parental birthplaces, the principal ancestries in Lucas are English at 28.0%, Australian at 24.9%, and Other at 9.5%. Further distinct ethnic representations relative to the wider region include Indian at 5.5% (vs 0.8%), Dutch at 2.0% (vs 1.7%), and Maltese at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lucas is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Lucas is largely defined by family-stage residents, with adults aged 25 - 44 representing 34.4% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.1% across Regional Vic., while seniors aged 65+ comprise 12.4% against a regional level of 24.0%. The estimated median age sits at 32 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 11 years younger than the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census (the national median was 38 at that Census). The proportion of young people aged 0 - 24 has shifted from 38.6% at the Census to an estimated 37.1%.
By 2041, young and middle-aged adults are projected to see the largest expansion, increasing by 1,132 (71%) to 2,735.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lucas
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 676 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,994 at the 2021 Census → 4,659 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 (SAL21550). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.