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Lyndhurst (Vic.) has an estimated 8,922 residents. That puts 958 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 population of the suburb of Lyndhurst (Vic.) is estimated to be approximately 8,922, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with 20 validated new addresses identified since the Census. In comparison to the 2021 Census tally of 8,926 people, this indicates a slight reduction of 4 people (representing virtually no percentage movement). This figure is derived from the resident population count of 8,922 established by AreaSearch using the latest June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside post-Census address validations. The resulting population density stands at 958 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch benchmark locations.
Across the prior decade, the suburb of Lyndhurst (Vic.) recorded solid expansion, delivering a 2.8% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA4 region. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, generating around 65.0% of recent population gains. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as a base year across SA2 areas, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections adjusted via weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregation. Age-specific growth rates derived from this process are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, the suburb of Lyndhurst (Vic.) is positioned within the top quartile of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch for forward expansion, with aggregated SA2 projections anticipating an increase of 2,485 persons to 2041, which represents an overall gain of 27.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
105 new dwellings have been approved in Lyndhurst (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals aggregated across statistical boundaries, residential planning activity in Lyndhurst has yielded an average of 21 new dwelling approvals annually, amounting to roughly 105 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 1 approvals have been documented. Over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, population intake averaged 1.6 people per year for every home built, reflecting balanced supply and demand dynamics, whereas the ratio shifted to -38.7 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years, highlighting further alignment in local supply conditions.
Developers continue to target the upper-tier residential segment, with newly approved dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $731,000. Non-residential development remains minimal, with commercial approvals recording $69,000 this financial year, underscoring the suburb's predominantly residential focus. Recent residential building activity has consisted entirely of standalone homes, preserving the established low-density urban fabric and providing spacious accommodation suited to families. Indicating a subdued development environment, the local ratio currently stands at an estimated 5991 people per dwelling approval. Longer-term demographic forecasts from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Lyndhurst is on track to add 2,485 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing delivery could struggle to absorb future population growth, potentially heightening market competition and underpinning upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lyndhurst (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lyndhurst (Vic.), worth an estimated $920 million. A further 123 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.4 billion. 35 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 investment, urban planning frameworks, and major development undertakings play a defining role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 22 notable projects expected to influence the local area. Among the key initiatives are The Promenade Patterson Lakes, 74S Lynbrook Boulevard Development, Endeavour Cove Marina Masterplan Redevelopment (Planning Scheme Amendment C205king), and Marriott Waters Estate & Shopping Centre, with subsequent details focusing on the developments of greatest relevance.
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Casey Central Town Centre Precinct Structure Plan
The Casey Central Town Centre Precinct Structure Plan is an approved Victorian planning framework covering 60.4 hectares around Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road and Glasscocks Road. Established by the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) and City of Casey, the plan guides the delivery of approximately 1,850 dwellings, commercial and retail expansions around Casey Central, community hubs, and integrated transport networks. The gazetted PSP provides statutory zoning controls across progressive private sub-precinct stages.
Endeavour Cove Marina Masterplan Redevelopment (Planning Scheme Amendment C205king)
The Endeavour Cove Comprehensive Development Plan Amendment (C205king) was approved by the Minister for Planning and is in effect as of November 2023. It updates and modernises planning controls for the precinct, introducing new mandatory building height limits (up to 20m) and updated parking provisions via a new Parking Overlay. This amendment guides future mixed-use development, including residential apartments, retail, dining, and public realm upgrades within the precinct.
Marriott Waters Estate & Shopping Centre
Award-winning master-planned residential estate developed by Villawood Properties in partnership with the Marriott Family, featuring over 1,000 dwelling lots across 130 hectares with 27 hectares of wetlands and parklands. The development includes the Marriott Waters Shopping Centre anchored by Woolworths, Aldi and Dan Murphy's, plus a private residents club with gymnasium, indoor pool and function centre, Lyndhurst Primary School, and extensive network of walking and cycling paths.
Eucara Lynbrook
Eucara is a boutique infill residential development featuring 28 premium homesites. Located in an established pocket of Lynbrook, the project offers ready-to-build vacant land within walking distance of Lynbrook Train Station and local schools. The development emphasizes community connection with proximity to Banjo Paterson Reserve and existing urban amenities.
Aquarevo Estate
A pioneering 460-lot master-planned residential community developed through a collaboration between Villawood Properties and South East Water. Built on the former Cranbourne sewerage treatment site, Aquarevo is Australia's most water and energy-efficient residential development. Each home features three water sources - drinking, recycled and rainwater - achieving up to 70% reduction in drinking water use. The estate includes 5 hectares of open space, wetlands, 4km walking trails, playgrounds and public art. A new water recycling plant using Australian-first Organica Food Chain Reactor technology is under construction (operational late 2026) to complete the closed-loop water treatment system.The final release of lots sold out in October 2021.
Dandenong South Intermodal Terminal
A major inland port and freight hub located within the Nexus Dandenong South Industrial Estate. The $383 million facility connects directly to the Port of Melbourne via a dedicated rail spur, aiming to shift containerised freight from road to rail. Once complete, it will feature automated rail-mounted gantry cranes, operate 24 hours a day, and have the capacity to handle up to 560,000 TEU per annum.
Lyndhurst Secondary College Upgrade
Major upgrade and modernisation of Lyndhurst Secondary College including a rebuilt Block A with a double gym, food technology facilities, music and drama spaces, a 300-plus seat auditorium, canteen and new classrooms, together with internal refurbishment of Block E. Construction is underway with forecast completion in Q1 2028.
Lynbrook Greens Estate
Lynbrook Greens Estate is a residential development of 50 house and land properties with development approval. Located in Lynbrook, approximately 36km south-east of Melbourne CBD, it offers turnkey homes in a community close to schools, parks, shopping centres, and public transport.
5,489 residents of Lyndhurst (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 5,742. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 84.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,578, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Lyndhurst features a skilled and professional workforce, registering an unemployment rate of 4.4% alongside an estimated 3.2% employment growth over the past year, according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 5,489 residents were actively employed, while the local jobless rate sat 0.4% lower than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Labour force participation was exceptionally high at 84.6%, outpacing the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, a notable 26.0% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The local workforce shows a particularly pronounced leaning toward manufacturing, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional rate. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 6.4% of working locals, below the Greater Melbourne level of 9.2%. Comparison between resident workers and local jobs recorded at the Census points to relatively few employment opportunities situated directly within the suburb. Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.2% against a 3.9% rise in the labour force, resulting in a 0.7 percentage points increase in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered 2.1% employment growth, a 2.3% labour force increase, and a 0.2 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking at medium and long-term trends, national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 anticipate nationwide workforce growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Applying these sector-level expectations to the local workforce profile suggests Lyndhurst employment could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on illustrative weighting that excludes local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lyndhurst (Vic.) is $2,446 a week (about $127,000 a year), with median personal income at $955 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,110 a year against an average of $68,145. 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 compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place local earnings in line with nationwide standards. In the suburb of Lyndhurst, taxpayers recorded a median income of $60,110 and an average income of $68,145, compared with Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated modelled values reach approximately $65,893 for median earnings and $74,701 for average income as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census show personal, family, and household earnings ranking between the 74th and 89th percentiles across the country.
The dominant earnings tier is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, capturing 44.0% of residents (3,925 people), in comparison to 32.8% regionally. Higher earners also form a substantial cohort, with 34.0% taking home more than $3,000 per week. Housing expenses absorb 17.7% of income, yet strong earnings maintain disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally, with the SEIFA income index situating the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lyndhurst (Vic.) had 2,495 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 69% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. 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 latest Census, separate houses constituted 95.2% of the local dwelling stock, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings comprising the remaining 4.8%, contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses made up 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Outright home ownership in Lyndhurst stood at 10.8%, below the Melbourne metro figure, while properties held with a mortgage accounted for 69.0% and rental housing represented 20.2%. Median housing costs were elevated relative to metropolitan levels, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,167 against $2,000 in Melbourne metro, and weekly median rent reaching $430 compared to $390.
Across Australia, Lyndhurst commands substantially higher repayments than the national median mortgage of $1,863 and weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lyndhurst (Vic.) counted 2,495 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.5 people each. 64% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 7% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 91.0%, comprising 64.4% couples with children, 17.5% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent households. Non-family dwellings make up 9.0% of the total, consisting of lone person residences at 7.3% and group arrangements at 2.0%. The local median household size is 3.5 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.4% of adults in Lyndhurst (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 24.8% with a bachelor degree and 11.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 926 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,001 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 attainment across the local population is strong, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, exceeding the SA4 region benchmark of 29.8% and the Australian figure of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 24.8% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas account for 11.4% and 2.2% respectively. Technical and vocational qualifications are also widely held, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 15.4% holding certificates and 13.9% with advanced diplomas. Community engagement in formal education is prominent, with 36.6% of the population actively enrolled in study.
This encompasses 14.9% attending primary schools, 8.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.7% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lyndhurst (Vic.) reaches 23 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 6,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 connectivity in Lyndhurst is supported by 23 active stops catering to local bus networks. These facilities are served across 8 individual routes, generating a combined 6,702 weekly passenger trips. Network accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average distance of 267 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the predominant transport mode at 87%, followed by train journeys at 9%. Vehicle ownership is above regional levels at an average of 1.8 per dwelling.
Additionally, 26.0% of residents recorded working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure shaped by pandemic conditions. Transit schedules across all routes deliver an average of 957 trips per day, translating to roughly 291 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
83.5% of residents in Lyndhurst (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, health outcomes across Lyndhurst are exceptionally positive, characterised by very low rates of common health conditions across all demographic groups. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 54% of the population (~4,797 people), slightly ahead of the average SA2 area, while comparing to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, diagnosed in 5.7 and 3.9% of residents respectively, while 83.5% reported no ongoing medical conditions, notably outperforming the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 6.8% of the local population (606 people), below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%. Among older cohorts, health indicators remain particularly robust and track closely with broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.0% of Lyndhurst (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 61.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (16.4%) and Australian (11.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Lyndhurst, with 55.0% of the community born overseas and 61.3% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 35.1% of residents. The most distinct demographic divergence is observed in the Other religious category, which encompasses 10.4% of the local population compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Lyndhurst are Other at 32.9% (versus 14.6% regionally), Indian at 16.4% (against 4.2% across the wider region), and Australian at 11.1% (compared to 18.4% regionally).
Furthermore, several specific communities show marked overrepresentation compared to regional norms, including Filipino residents at 3.7% (vs 1.3%), Sri Lankan residents at 3.1% (vs 0.8%), and Samoan residents at 1.0% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lyndhurst (Vic.) is 34, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Lyndhurst leans heavily toward younger age groups, with children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 36.8% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, while senior and retiree groups (65+) account for 6.8% versus 15.1% regionally. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 34, up from 33 at the 2021 Census and 3 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), which increased from 19.2% to an estimated 22.0% of the population.
By 2041, these middle aged and young retiree groups are projected to absorb the majority of new arrivals, expanding by 52% (1,020 residents) to reach 2,983, while senior and retiree cohorts will experience the fastest growth rate, rising 77% to 1,074.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lyndhurst (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,926 at the 2021 Census → 8,922 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 (SAL21555). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.