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Malvern (Vic.) has an estimated 10,577 residents, up from 9,929 at the 2021 Census — a change of 648 people, or 6.5%. 371 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.0% of that increase. That puts 3,610 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 population updates and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Malvern (Vic.) has a population of approximately 10,577 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 648 people (6.5%) compared to the 9,929 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced from an estimated resident population of 10,539 determined after reviewing the June 2025 ABS ERP release, alongside 371 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb's density stands at 3,609 persons per square kilometer, ranking it in the top quartile of Australian locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Inbound international migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 96.0% of net population gains over recent timeframes. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch relies on the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying a weighted aggregation model from LGA down to SA2 geographies. Age-specific growth trajectories from these models are similarly projected across all regions from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Malvern (Vic.) is projected to experience population expansion slightly beneath the national statistical area median, gaining 1,232 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 estimates, which equals a total 16-year increase of 11.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
204 new dwellings have been approved in Malvern (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 40 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, well below 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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AreaSearch's review of statistical area building approvals shows that Malvern averages approximately 40 approved residential dwellings annually, culminating in 204 homes over the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 25 approvals have been lodged. Given the downturn in population across recent years, residential construction has comfortably matched market requirements, preserving balanced buying conditions and diverse inventory. New dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $1,984,000, underscoring building activity geared toward high-end, luxury developments. In addition, commercial development approvals have reached $59.6 million this financial year, pointing to significant capital expenditure by local enterprises.
Recent residential building permits are distributed between 16.0% detached houses and 84.0% medium to high-density projects. This emphasis on medium- and high-density formats provides more attainable price points for entry, appealing to downsizing homeowners, property investors, and first-time purchasers. It marks a clear departure from the suburb's existing built form (where freestanding houses constitute 46.0%), highlighting shrinking greenfield/infill land supply, shifting occupant preferences, and demand for varied, cost-effective dwelling types. The ratio of roughly 257 people per dwelling approval demonstrates considerable capacity for ongoing residential development. Based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimates, population projections suggest Malvern will add 1,194 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential building activity is tracking steadily alongside demographic growth, incoming buyers may face heightened market competition as local numbers climb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Malvern (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Malvern (Vic.), worth an estimated $352 million. A further 147 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62 billion. 41 are already under construction and 51 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 changes, major projects and planning initiatives can have a profound effect on how well an area performs. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 projects that are expected to influence the area. Among the most significant are the Cabrini Hospital Major Redevelopment, 173 Burke Road Mixed-Use Development, Harold Holt Swim Centre Improvements, and the Level Crossing Removal Project (Melbourne). The following list provides details on those projects that are most likely to be relevant.
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Glenferrie Road Bridge Upgrade
Planning and structural assessment works for the Glenferrie Road rail and road bridge corridor in Malvern. The scope involves structural integrity remediation, pedestrian connectivity, and tram/traffic corridor safety improvements. Delivered in coordination between local municipal authorities and Victorian transport agencies.
Cabrini Hospital Major Redevelopment
Cabrini Health is delivering the 'Next Era' major redevelopment of its Malvern campus, featuring a new multi-storey East Building at the corner of Wattletree Road and Coonil Crescent. The expansion includes two modern inpatient wards, an upgraded palliative care unit, consulting suites, and 170 basement car parking spaces. Site preparation and early works commenced in 2026, with main building construction rolling out to meet growing clinical demand.
Harold Holt Swim Centre Improvements
Multi-stage masterplan for the heritage-listed Harold Holt Swim Centre. Completed works include the dive tower and pool restoration, 50m pool restoration, building management system, boiler replacement and indoor changeroom upgrade. Current works include first-floor walkway strengthening during 2026, with future projects including an accessible ramp, outdoor pool surrounds and grandstand upgrades. Council has also allocated funding for spa upgrades and ongoing aquatic facility renewal.
Plant Street by Milieu
Collection of 21 generously-sized apartments across four levels by Milieu Property in partnership with Penfold. Designed by RITZ&GHOUGASSIAN with interiors by Georgina Jeffries and landscaping by Acre. Features textural concrete architecture, integrated landscaping, sustainability features and house-sized proportions. Expected completion Spring 2025.
Amara Armadale
Boutique residential building of around 10 residences designed by Bruce Henderson Architects on High Street, featuring premium finishes and large terraces. Sales underway with display suite nearby on High Street.
Glen Iris Village Corner
Mixed-use redevelopment comprising a five-storey building with 60 apartments above a full-line Woolworths supermarket, including six affordable housing apartments, direct-to-boot facilities, and 170 parking spaces. The project received Victorian Government approval through the Development Facilitation Program in October 2024. As of mid-2026 the approved scheme remains subject to ongoing public discussion regarding potential amendments, with the original approval still forming the basis of the project.
Heirloom Armadale
A boutique multi-residential development in Armadale, featuring 38 oversized two, three, and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Designed by Woods Bagot with landscaping by Jack Merlo, the project draws on the area's Edwardian and Victorian architectural heritage. Construction has commenced, with completion anticipated in mid-2027. It includes retail spaces, a concierge service, and secure basement parking.
18-20 Scott Grove Townhouses
A boutique development of 20 contemporary three-bedroom townhouses across three storeys in Glen Iris, designed by Cera Stribley Architects with landscaping by Jack Merlo. Each residence features open-plan layouts connecting indoor and outdoor living, expansive windows, premium finishes, private courtyards with lush greenery, and a double garage. The project delivers luxury suburban living on one of Glen Iris's most sought-after tree-lined streets.
5,986 residents of Malvern (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 6,156. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Malvern maintains an exceptionally credentialed talent pool with an extensive corporate and professional services footprint, registering a low unemployment rate of 2.8% via AreaSearch's aggregated statistical area figures. As of March 2026, 5,986 local citizens are actively employed. The jobless rate sits 2.0% beneath the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, while local labor force participation tracks somewhat lower than average at 67.4% (against 70.1% across Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate that 48.9% of working residents performed their jobs from home, an outcome that must be interpreted in light of pandemic-era restrictions.
Major industries employing local residents comprise professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, alongside finance & insurance. Local workforce concentration is exceptionally pronounced within professional & technical roles, employing 1.7 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, construction represents a comparatively small share of the workforce at 5.3%, trailing the 9.7% wider metropolitan level. Census data reveals 0.7 workers for each resident, reflecting an above-average volume of local employment opportunities. AreaSearch assessment of broader ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool shrank by 0.5% while overall employment contracted by 0.8%, elevating the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% labor force expansion, also accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 give additional perspective on Malvern's upcoming labor demand over five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is anticipated to climb by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across different industry segments. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Malvern's industry profile suggests local job opportunities could expand by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses weighted industry shares for illustrative purposes and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Malvern (Vic.) is $2,606 a week (about $136,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,326 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $76,943 a year against an average of $156,711. The average runs 104% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Analysis of the latest financial year 2023 postcode-level ATO dataset compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Malvern taxpayers earned a median income of $76,943 and an average of $156,711. These figures place the suburb in the highest percentile nationwide, substantially exceeding Greater Melbourne's medians and averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 benchmarks of roughly $84,345 (median) and $171,787 (average). In the 2021 Census, Malvern's personal, family, and household earnings placed between the 92nd and 95th national percentiles.
Furthermore, 35.2% of the local population (3,723 individuals) earn in excess of $4000+ weekly, in sharp contrast to metropolitan Melbourne, where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 32.8%. High earnings are reinforced by 45.9% of households collecting more than $3,000 each week, underpinning local discretionary expenditure. Residents retain 87.3% of their earnings after meeting accommodation expenses, securing strong disposable resources and an income ranking in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Malvern (Vic.) had 4,007 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 31% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,057 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show Malvern's housing stock comprised 45.8% standalone houses and 54.2% multi-unit, semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling configurations, contrasting with the wider Melbourne metropolitan distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership reached 43.2%, substantially outpacing the metropolitan rate, with mortgaged properties accounting for 29.3% and rented properties making up 27.6%. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $3,057 compared to the Melbourne metropolitan benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $450 against $390 across metropolitan Melbourne. Nationally, local mortgage obligations sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents notably exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Malvern (Vic.) counted 4,007 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,269 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 64.6% of local households, comprising 28.8% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 7.5% single-parent households. Single-person dwellings and group arrangements make up the remaining 35.4% of homes, representing 31.7% and 3.6% respectively. The typical household size stands at 2.3 people, which is slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.8% of adults in Malvern (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 37.6% with a bachelor degree and 15.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 6.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,623 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,153 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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Educational qualifications in Malvern far exceed state and national averages, with 57.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This substantial educational profile strongly supports participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the single largest credential at 37.6%, with postgraduate awards accounting for 15.1% and graduate diplomas comprising 5.1%. Vocational qualifications are held by 16.4% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.9% and vocational certificates at 6.5%. Formal study participation is elevated across the suburb, with 29.0% of the population engaged in education.
Specifically, 8.3% of residents attend secondary school, 8.2% pursue tertiary studies, and 7.9% are enrolled in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Malvern (Vic.) reaches 56 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 5,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Malvern features 56 active public transit stops spanning bus and light rail networks, served by 10 distinct routes that generate 5,251 passenger trips each week. Public transit connectivity is strong, with local residents situated an average of 174 meters from their closest stop. Being a primarily residential community, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 73% of work trips, passenger rail represents 11%, and walking makes up 9%. Vehicle ownership sits at 1.1 cars per household, below the metropolitan norm. Additionally, 48.9% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 750 daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 93 departures per stop each week.
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71.8% of residents in Malvern (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 88.3% 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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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch reveal exceptional outcomes across Malvern, characterized by low mortality, minimal prevalence of chronic ailments across age groups, and extensive private health insurance coverage extending to roughly 88% of residents (9,337 people). By comparison, private cover stands at 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and 55.7% across Australia. Asthma and arthritis rank as the two most widespread conditions locally, each affecting 7.2% of the population, whereas 71.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical ailments, comparable to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.6% of the community (2,496 people), exceeding the 15.1% proportion seen across Greater Melbourne.
Senior residents in the area exhibit notably robust health indicators, ranking favorably on national comparisons alongside the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Malvern (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 75.3% of residents, with 16.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.5%) and Australian (20.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Malvern exceeds general benchmarks, with 24.7% of residents born abroad and 16.7% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 47.7% of the community. In addition, Judaism exhibits significant local concentration at 7.7% of residents, markedly higher than the Greater Melbourne proportion of 1.0%. Regarding ancestral origins based on parents' birthplace, the leading heritages in Malvern are English (26.5%, compared to 20.1% across the region), Australian (20.6%), and Irish (9.8%). Other cultural backgrounds show notable local concentrations, including Polish ancestry at 2.0% (against 0.8% regionally), Russian ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.5% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Malvern (Vic.) is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 27.2% 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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Malvern's population profile shows a pronounced representation of older residents. As of updated estimates to August 2026, retirees and seniors aged 65+ account for 23.6% of the populace, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent 25.8% versus 32.1% regionally. The median age is estimated at 44, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 7 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census, as well as exceeding the national Census median of 38. The most visible demographic shift since the Census is the expansion of the 25 - 44 age cohort, increasing from 23.7% to an estimated 25.8%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate that the largest net influx will occur among the 65+ age group, expanding by 855 residents (34%) to reach 3,351, while cohorts of children and young adults are expected to decrease over the same duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Malvern (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 | Sep 2026 last month all 11 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 Sep 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 — 371 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,929 at the 2021 Census → 10,577 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 (SAL21586). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.