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Malvern (Vic.) has an estimated 10,591 residents, up from 9,929 at the 2021 Census — a change of 662 people, or 6.7%. 370 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.0% of that increase. That puts 3,615 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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Malvern (Vic.) has a population of approximately 10,591 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS figures and AreaSearch's validation of new addresses since the Census. This is an increase of 662 residents (6.7%) from the 2021 Census population count of 9,929. The estimate stems from a resident population of 10,561 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 370 new addresses verified since the Census. This population level represents a density of 3,614 people per square kilometer, which ranks in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The growth rate of 6.7% since the census is within 2.6 percentage points of the state average of 9.3%, indicating solid growth conditions. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 96.0% of the overall population increase in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, with 2022 as the baseline, are utilized for each SA2 area. In cases where SA2 data is unavailable, AreaSearch uses the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends point to a population growth rate slightly below the national median, with projections indicating the area will gain 1,278 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 11.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
280 new dwellings have been approved in Malvern (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That is 5.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 67 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 15% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals shows that the area has averaged approximately 56 new residential approvals annually. This includes an estimated 280 dwellings approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 19 approvals during FY-26 so far. Because the population has decreased in recent years, the housing supply has kept pace with demand, resulting in a balanced market with ample choices for buyers. New residential projects carry an average construction value of $1,035,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium housing. Furthermore, commercial development approvals reached $59.6 million this financial year, pointing to strong investment by local businesses.
Recent construction approvals consist of 15.0% separate houses and 85.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This shift toward denser housing provides accessible options and is attractive to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. It marks a clear change from the existing housing stock, where standalone houses make up 46.0% of properties, showing a decline in available land and reflecting modern lifestyles and the demand for more varied, affordable housing. With approximately 248 people for each dwelling approval, the local market continues to evolve. Looking forward, the population is projected to grow by 1,248 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building trends suggest that incoming housing supply will comfortably satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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 $458 million. A further 147 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $61.8 billion. 42 are already under construction and 46 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions can influence regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects expected to impact the local area. Significant projects include the Cabrini Hospital Major Redevelopment, the 173 Burke Road Mixed-Use Development, the Harold Holt Swim Centre Improvements, and the Melbourne Level Crossing Removal Project, with details of the most relevant initiatives listed below.
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Cabrini Hospital Major Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Cabrini Hospital Malvern campus including new clinical facilities, expanded emergency department, additional operating theatres, and modern patient accommodation. The project includes the completed Gandel Wing (opened July 2025) and planned new multi-level clinical building on the corner of Coonil Crescent and Wattletree Road. Features state-of-the-art cancer care facilities, cardiac services, maternity expansion, and transition from multi-bed to single-bed rooms. Designed to enhance healthcare delivery and patient experience in Melbourne's southeast.
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.
The Parker on Caulfield Park
Boutique seven-level luxury apartment building directly opposite Caulfield Park in Caulfield North. Rebranded as The Parker on Caulfield Park, the project has been redesigned by Powell and Glenn Architects within the approved building envelope, reducing the dwelling count from 30 to 20 residences to deliver larger, higher-specification apartments. The development features park and city views, concierge, gym, sauna, steam room, residents lounge, and basement parking with number plate recognition. Pre-sales launched October 2025 with construction commencing early 2026 and completion targeted for 2027.
6,003 residents of Malvern (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 6,171. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 67.2%. 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals and an unemployment rate of just 2.7%, based on aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 6,003 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 2.0% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the workforce participation rate of 67.2% is slightly lower than the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data reveals that a substantial 48.9% of residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Resident employment is heavily concentrated in professional and technical services, healthcare and social assistance, and finance and insurance.
The area shows a distinct concentration in professional and technical services, where the employment share is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, construction workers represent only 5.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.7% across the region. At the time of the Census, the ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident indicated a higher-than-average volume of local employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area, the labor force shrank by 0.5% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 0.7%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future job demand. These five-year and ten-year projections have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure indicates that employment could rise by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation.
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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Based on the latest ATO postcode statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the area earn a median income of $76,943 and an average income of $156,711. This places the area in the highest national percentile, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $84,345 for the median and $171,787 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household incomes all ranked between the 92nd and 95th percentiles nationally.
Individuals earning $4000+ per week make up 35.2% of the local taxpaying population, which is 3,728 people, contrasting with regional trends where the weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is most common at 32.8%. Household wealth is further highlighted by the 45.9% of households with weekly earnings above $3,000, which supports strong local retail spending. After paying for housing, residents retain 87.3% of their income, indicating high disposable income. The area is in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index of economic resources.
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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According to the latest Census, houses comprised 45.8% of the local housing stock, while other dwellings like apartments and townhouses accounted for 54.2%, compared to metropolitan Melbourne where houses make up 67.9% and other dwellings make up 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 43.2%, which is higher than the Melbourne metro average, with 29.3% of homes mortgaged and 27.6% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,057, notably higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $450, compared to the metropolitan average of $390. Locally, mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Malvern (Vic.) counted 4,007 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,274 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 make up 64.6% of all households, consisting of 28.8% couples raising children, 27.1% couples without children, and 7.5% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.4%, which includes single-person households at 31.7% and group housing at 3.6%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average 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 qualification levels in the area are high, with 57.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This gives the area a strong position for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.1% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational education accounts for 16.4% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 6.5%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 29.0% of the population participating in formal studies.
This includes 8.3% of residents attending secondary school, 8.2% studying at the tertiary level, and 7.9% in primary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Malvern (Vic.) reaches 56 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 9,800 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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Public transport options include 56 active transit stops, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 9 separate routes, which support 9,807 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 174 meters from the closest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 73%, followed by trains at 11%, and walking at 9%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A substantial 48.9% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service frequency averages 1,401 trips daily across all active routes, which is approximately 175 weekly trips per stop.
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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 metrics are excellent, with low rates of chronic illness across all ages. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 88% of residents, representing 9,349 people, holding private cover. This is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, each affecting 7.2% of residents. Meanwhile, 71.8% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and older represent 24.0% of the population, which is 2,541 people, compared to the metropolitan average of 15.0%.
Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with the broader population trends.
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 is higher than average, with 24.7% of the population born outside Australia and 16.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 47.7% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Judaism, which accounts for 7.7% of residents, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%. The top three ancestral backgrounds are English at 26.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 20.6%, and Irish at 9.8%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic backgrounds, with Polish ancestry representing 2.0% of residents compared to 0.8% regionally, Hungarian at 0.5% compared to 0.3%, and Russian at 0.7% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Malvern (Vic.) is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 27.1% 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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With a median age of 44, the area is older than Greater Melbourne, which has a median of 37, and Australia, which has a median of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is well represented at 9.1% of the population, while the 35 - 44 age bracket is less common at 11.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket grew from 12.1% to 13.7%, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 12.2% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.9% to 12.1%, and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 11.0% to 9.9%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the local age profile will continue to change. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 36%, which is an increase of 349 people, rising from 963 to 1,313. This aging trend is clear, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 65% of the projected population growth, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is expected to decrease by 103 people.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 10 months ago 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 370 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,929 at the 2021 Census → 10,591 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21586). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.