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Maddingley has an estimated 6,862 residents, up from 5,491 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,371 people, or 25.0%. Growth has averaged 5.7% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 605 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 48.0% of that increase. That puts 269 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside 605 validated new addresses identified following the Census, the suburb of Maddingley records an estimated population of roughly 6,862 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,371 people (25.0%) compared to the 5,491 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such figures build upon an Estimated Resident Population of 6,802 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release and post-Census address additions. The local population density stands at 268 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample personal space and scope for future expansion.
Outpacing both the Victorian benchmark of 9.5% and the national figure, the suburb of Maddingley's 25.0% post-2021 expansion positions it at the forefront of regional growth. Inflows from interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 48.0% of recent population additions, while natural increase and overseas arrivals also contributed positively. Population modelling by AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 releases using 2022 as a base point, while for any unrepresented statistical areas, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, statistical modelling indicates the suburb of Maddingley will experience expansion exceeding the median of evaluated localities, climbing by 1,343 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 estimates, representing an overall increase of 18.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
790 new dwellings have been approved in Maddingley over the past five years, an average of 158 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 23 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 125 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 129, 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 approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries indicate that Maddingley has averaged approximately 158 new residential dwellings annually, culminating in roughly 790 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 129 residential approvals have been recorded. Demand remains healthy with 2.6 new residents per approved dwelling annually across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, reinforcing local real estate values where new residential builds average an estimated construction cost of $399,000 in alignment with regional figures. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $8.2 million this financial year underline the predominantly residential focus of the area.
Per capita construction activity in Maddingley trails Greater Melbourne by 10.0%, yet places the locality within the 93rd percentile across Australia. This substantial lead over nationwide construction rates highlights solid development interest. The current composition of residential construction is dominated by detached dwellings at 84.0%, with townhouses or apartments accounting for 16.0%, preserving lower-density neighborhood characteristics that appeal to buyers seeking spacious living. Accompanied by a ratio of roughly 57 people per approved dwelling, Maddingley exhibits the hallmarks of an expanding growth precinct. Demographic projections derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update anticipate an influx of 1,283 residents into Maddingley leading up to 2041. Under existing building trajectories, the pipeline of residential construction appears well placed to satisfy incoming housing requirements, fostering favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond current demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Maddingley
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maddingley, worth an estimated $79 million. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.1 billion. 34 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic infrastructure deliveries, major works, and development schemes play a pivotal role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified 8 key undertakings positioned to influence the area. Leading initiatives include the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Masterplan Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3), the expansion of Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Maddingley Campus, Bacchus Marsh Central, and the Underbank Estate development.
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Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Maddingley Campus Expansion
Multi-stage expansion of Bacchus Marsh Grammar's Maddingley campus. A new $14.5 million two-storey science faculty received a Ministerial planning permit in September 2024 (amended February 2025) and is under construction, with the school confirming completion of the new three-storey STEM Centre in 2026. The expansion also recently delivered a new three-storey Library/Classroom facility (The Hive) and a Southern Sports Precinct with multi-use courts, plus the acquisition of an additional 12 acres of land opposite the Administration Building to lift the campus to 69 acres for future playing fields and recreational space.
Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Masterplan Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3)
Three-stage redevelopment of the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve into a major community sports precinct. Stages 2A and 2B are complete, delivering new AFL, cricket and soccer fields, netball and tennis courts, an all-abilities adventure playground, lighting, roads, parking and landscaping. Stage 2C is under construction with a new Community and Multi-Sports Hub featuring accessible amenities, meeting spaces and a Changing Places facility. Stage 3A, including the off-leash dog park, is also under construction.
Bacchus Marsh Central
Bacchus Marsh Central is a major mixed-use redevelopment within the town's commercial core. The project includes a new full-line Coles supermarket, fresh food precinct, medical centre, childcare facilities, and a gym, alongside approximately 150 residential apartments. It aligns with the Bacchus Marsh Town Centre Structure Plan adopted in late 2024. As of May 2026, major construction is commencing on site, supported by state-funded upgrades to the Grant Street and Main Street intersections which are transitioning to traffic light control to manage increased density and pedestrian safety.
Underbank Estate
Large master-planned residential community by Villawood Properties and Kataland, delivering over 1200 homes on the eastern edge of Bacchus Marsh. Features include parks, wetlands, a future primary school site, a proposed town centre, and the Club U residents clubhouse with pool, gym, and tennis court. Construction ongoing with Park View stages 21-24 settling in H1 2026.
West Maddingley Early Years and Community Hub
An integrated community hub providing early years services, kindergarten places for 132 children, maternal and child health consulting rooms, multipurpose spaces, and support for families in a growing area. The project was jointly funded by Moorabool Shire Council and the Victorian State Government through the Growing Suburbs and Building Blocks funding streams. It was completed for the 2024 kindergarten year.
Summerfield North Estate
A residential development of approximately 250 allotments in Darley, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. The estate offers a wide range of allotment sizes, with many blocks being slightly elevated and providing rural and township views. Stages 1-3 and 5 are sold out. Stage 4 Release, featuring 41 blocks ranging from 499sqm to 1301sqm, is anticipated for late 2025, with title registration expected in late 2026. GBL Property Consultants are the Marketing and Development Managers.
Federation Park Upgrade
A major upgrade to Federation Park on Gisborne Road in Darley, Victoria. Works commenced in late August 2025 and are scheduled for completion in January 2026. The project includes demolition of the existing public toilets and replacement with a new amenities building offering improved security and accessibility, an upgraded and sealed car park, replacement of existing play equipment, new picnic facilities, seating and a drinking fountain, new pathways throughout the reserve, and landscaping improvements including tree planting and garden beds.During construction, visitors are directed to alternative toilet facilities at Darley Park. The project is funded through a $400,000 Federal Investing in our Communities grant, with the remainder funded by Moorabool Shire Council, for a total project value of $1 million. Landscape architects Pollen Studio developed the concept design, the carpark design was completed with Tomkinson, and GMA was awarded the landscape and carpark construction contract.
Darling Darley Estate
A residential subdivision offering a total of 41 lots, with land sizes from 310 to 662 sqm. Construction is complete and all lots are titled and ready to build. The estate blends rural charm with convenient access to Bacchus Marsh amenities.
3,743 residents of Maddingley are employed, from a labour force of 3,899. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 74.2%. 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, 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 5,428, about 79% 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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Maddingley features a capable labor pool with robust representation across vital services, demonstrating a 4.0% unemployment rate alongside an estimated 4.2% job growth across the previous year per AreaSearch statistical compilations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,743, with local unemployment sitting 0.8% beneath the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labor force participation is 74.2% against the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. Census records show 21.5% of working residents operated from home, though figures should be viewed alongside prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Key employment sectors for the local workforce include construction, health care & social assistance, as well as education & training.
Construction represents a distinct area of specialization locally, capturing a workforce proportion 1.4 times greater than the broader region. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 5.5% of local workers compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne, reflecting an underrepresented sector. Comparing Census resident counts to local workplace counts indicates that internal employment opportunities within the boundary remain constrained. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026 indicate local employment expanded by 4.2% alongside a 4.1% rise in the labor pool, maintaining a steady unemployment trajectory. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb 2.1% and the labor force rise 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements in Maddingley. Nationwide forecasts indicate employment expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When mapped against Maddingley's industry breakdown, these baseline projections point to potential local employment gains of 6.4% across five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted illustrative extrapolation without localized demographic factors).
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Median household income in Maddingley is $1,923 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $895 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,389 a year against an average of $76,147. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO tax data at the postcode level for financial year 2023 indicates that individual earnings in the suburb of Maddingley rank highly on a national scale, reflecting a median of $60,389 and an average of $76,147. These metrics exceed Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023 elevates estimated values to approximately $66,198 for the median and $83,472 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings around the 63rd percentile nationwide.
A breakdown of income brackets shows 39.4% of residents (2,703 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional share of 32.8%. While housing expenses absorb 16.6% of income, strong remuneration sustains disposable earnings at the 60th percentile, placing the district within the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maddingley had 1,925 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $366 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,766 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses constitute 91.7% of local residential stock in Maddingley, with attached dwellings, units, and other formats making up 8.4%, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Outright home ownership sits at 19.3%, trailing the metropolitan level, while properties with a mortgage account for 56.4% and rented premises represent 24.3%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stand at $1,766, lower than Melbourne's $2,000 median, while weekly rent registers at $366 against the metropolitan figure of $390. Across Australia, Maddingley's mortgage payments sit below the nationwide median of $1,863, and rental costs track below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maddingley counted 1,925 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,406 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 26% 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 76.6%, consisting of couples with children (37.4%), couples without children (25.7%), and single parent arrangements (12.6%). Independent living structures account for the remaining 23.4%, divided between single-occupant homes at 20.9% and shared group residences at 2.6%. The typical household size is 2.7 people, slightly above the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.6% of adults in Maddingley hold a university qualification, including 14.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 4,552 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 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 presents an area for development in Maddingley, as 22.6% of residents hold university qualifications compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 14.6%, followed by postgraduate awards at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Conversely, vocational and applied training is well established, with 38.9% of the population aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising certificates at 26.1% and advanced diplomas at 12.8%. A significant 30.5% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. Broken down by sector, primary school attendees account for 11.5%, secondary school students comprise 6.9%, and 4.2% of residents are enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maddingley reaches 23 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 3,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network in Maddingley comprises 23 operational stops with train services across 6 distinct routes, generating 3,346 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Accessibility remains solid, with typical residential distances to the nearest boarding point averaging 253 meters. Reflecting outer commuter dynamics, outward travel is predominantly private vehicle-based, with 90% commuting by car and 6% utilizing rail. Private vehicle ownership stands above regional figures at an average of 1.6 per household. In addition, 21.5% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing pandemic conditions.
Transit services provide an average volume of 478 daily trips across the local network, translating to approximately 145 trips per individual stop each week.
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67.0% of residents in Maddingley report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 health metrics show notable chronic disease considerations and mortality indicators in Maddingley, with prevalent medical conditions observed across the community, particularly concentrated among older age groups. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 57% of residents (~3,903 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most frequently recorded chronic illnesses locally, reported by 9.7% and 10.0% of the community respectively, while 67.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical issues compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health trends across working-age cohorts align with standard benchmarks. Residents aged 65 and over total 953 people (13.9% of the populace), below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with senior health presenting specific management needs despite comparing more favorably on a national scale than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Maddingley is largely Australian-born, at 79.3% of residents, with 16.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.1%) and English (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Maddingley tracks above standard benchmarks, with overseas-born individuals representing 20.7% of the community and 16.8% speaking non-English languages in domestic settings. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 40.5% of residents. A notable variation appears in the Other religious category, which accounts for 5.6% locally compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental lineage, Australian ancestry leads at 27.1% (compared to 18.4% across the region), followed by English ancestry at 26.0% (against 20.1% regionally), while Other backgrounds comprise 9.2% (under the regional 14.6%). Further distinct community representations include Maltese background at 2.5% versus 1.1% regionally, Croatian at 0.8% versus 0.7%, and Samoan background at 0.6% versus 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maddingley is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.3% 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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Maddingley maintains a demographic profile younger than the metropolitan standard. August 2026 updates show that children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 34.3% of the community compared to 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, whereas mature and pre-retiree cohorts aged 45 - 64 comprise 17.8% relative to the 22.3% regional benchmark. The median age remains steady at an estimated 33 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 4 years below Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37 (with the national median standing at 38 at that Census).
Projected growth through to 2041 will be heavily driven by senior cohorts aged 65+, which are forecast to expand by 436 residents (46%) to reach 1,390.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maddingley
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 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 — 605 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,491 at the 2021 Census → 6,862 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 (SAL21569). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.