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Manor Lakes has an estimated 15,800 residents, up from 12,675 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,125 people, or 24.7%. Growth has averaged 5.4% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 1,344 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 986 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the resident population in the suburb of Manor Lakes stands at approximately 15,800, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations. This represents an expansion of 3,125 people (24.7%) compared to the 12,675 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated count is derived from an estimated 15,797 residents following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 1,344 validated new addresses added after the Census. Consequently, population density settles at 985 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with typical benchmarks assessed by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both Victoria (9.5%) and national trends, the 24.7% gain establishes the suburb of Manor Lakes as a regional growth outperformer. Natural increase served as the primary contributor, generating roughly 39.0% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and overseas migration also delivered positive inflows. Population modeling across statistical locations relies on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections anchored to 2022 baseline figures, with unlisted localities incorporating 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections converted to SA2 boundaries via weighted population aggregations. Age-specific growth trajectories from these models are further integrated across 2032 to 2041. Under these projections, the suburb of Manor Lakes ranks within the top 10 percent of AreaSearch study areas for forward expansion, anticipating an influx of 12,425 persons by 2041 through aggregated SA2 modelling, which equates to an overall 78.6% surge over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,119 new dwellings have been approved in Manor Lakes over the past five years, an average of 223 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 213 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 342, running ahead of 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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Residential building approvals across Manor Lakes average approximately 223 dwellings per year, yielding an estimated 1,119 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 342 logged to date in FY-25. Because an average of 3.5 new residents per year were added for each completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), structural demand continues to exceed building supply, exerting upward pressure on property values and intensifying competition among buyers. Approved residential projects average an expected construction cost of $405,000, aligning with regional standards, while non-residential activity remains minor with $791,000 in commercial approvals registered during this financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in Manor Lakes aligns with Greater Melbourne, maintaining steady market balance relative to neighbouring localities while tracking well above nationwide averages due to strong developer commitment. The construction pipeline overwhelmingly favours standalone homes at 92.0%, compared to 8.0% for medium and high-density housing, preserving a suburban low-density built environment tailored to buyers seeking spacious detached dwellings. Accommodating around 45 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays clear hallmarks of an expanding growth corridor. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, Manor Lakes is forecast to welcome an additional 12,422 residents by 2041. While residential construction continues at an orderly clip to accommodate this expansion, ongoing population increases may heighten competition among incoming property purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Manor Lakes
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Manor Lakes, worth an estimated $6.61 billion. A further 103 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $85.1 billion. 55 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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 delivery and regional planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 infrastructure projects likely to influence the district, highlighted by major undertakings such as Savana Estate, Parkbrook, Manor Lakes Estate Development, and Manor Lakes Park Hub - Bunnings & Retail Precinct.
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Manor Lakes Park Hub
A 35,000 sqm large format retail precinct adjacent to Manor Lakes Central and Wyndham Vale Train Station. Stage 1, anchored by a 13,500 sqm Bunnings Warehouse, opened in November 2025. Stage 2 construction is underway, adding an Ampol service station, Petstock, Supercheap Auto, Nando's, and Oporto, with full completion expected in late 2026. The precinct is set to generate over 350 local jobs.
The Ballan Road Collection
The Ballan Road Collection is a 21,437sqm mixed-use development site located in the Manor Lakes retail precinct, Wyndham Vale. Benefiting from a 305m main road frontage, it is suitable for Large Format Retail, Specialty Retail, Fuel, QSR, and Social Infrastructure. 440 Ballan Road is sold, while 2 Hirata Blvd and 462 Ballan Road remain available.
Manor Lakes Park Hub - Bunnings Warehouse and Large Format Retail Precinct
Large format retail precinct adjacent to Manor Lakes Central anchored by a 13,500 sqm Bunnings Warehouse. The Bunnings store opened in November 2025 and Stage 2 construction is underway for additional retailers including Ampol, Petstock, Supercheap Auto, Nando's and Oporto, with further openings expected through late 2026.
The Village Wetlands
Stage 190 wetlands development by Dennis Family Corporation within The Village precinct at Manor Lakes. The environmental infrastructure project includes stormwater retention systems, native revegetation, flood mitigation, and shared community walking trails.
Savana Estate
A $120 million boutique village style residential community in Wyndham Vale, featuring 619 homes across 42 hectares. The masterplan includes tree-lined streets, a grand entry park, one-hectare community park, planned childcare facilities, and excellent connectivity to Melbourne CBD via Wyndham Vale train station in just 35 minutes.
Parkbrook
Masterplanned house and land estate by Central Equity in Wyndham Vale/Manor Lakes. Stages 1 to 7 are completed with titled lots available; Stage 8 is under construction and selling now, and Stage 9 is a new release with titles targeted for early 2026. Estate features significant open space including parks, sports fields, wetlands and a conservation reserve, with walking and cycling links to nearby schools, transport and shops.
Regional Rail Link - Wyndham Vale Station
The Regional Rail Link project involved constructing the new Wyndham Vale Station as part of a $3.65 billion initiative to separate regional and suburban rail services in Melbourne's western suburbs. Opened in June 2015, the station enhances connectivity for Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes to Melbourne CBD with dedicated regional tracks. Post-completion, a stabling yard was added north of the station in 2020.
Manor Lakes Estate Development
Master-planned residential estate by Dennis Family Corporation across 750 hectares, projected to comprise over 8,500 lots. As of November 2025, construction continues in 'The Village' neighbourhood, including stages 204 and 205, alongside the completion of The Village Wetlands. The new Manor Lakes Park Hub also recently celebrated the opening of a Bunnings Warehouse in November 2025.
8,212 residents of Manor Lakes are employed, from a labour force of 8,691. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 77.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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 12,451, 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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The local labour force in Manor Lakes exhibits high educational attainment and prominent white-collar representation, recording an unemployment rate of 5.5% alongside a 1.6% yearly rise in employment according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the community, 8,212 residents are employed as of March 2026, with local unemployment sitting 0.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Labour market engagement remains exceptionally strong, demonstrating a 77.3% participation rate against 70.1% for Greater Melbourne, while Census returns indicated that 36.6% of workers operated remotely from home, subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily clustered across professional & technical services, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Specialisation is particularly pronounced within finance & insurance, which captures 1.9 times the regional employment share. Conversely, construction accounts for only 6.9% of the resident workforce, trailing the 9.7% Greater Melbourne proportion. The disparity between Census working population numbers and the local resident base highlights a constrained volume of employment opportunities within the immediate boundary. Over the preceding 12-month period, AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data shows employment increased by 1.6% while the labour pool expanded by 1.9%, elevating the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment advanced by 2.1%, the workforce grew by 2.3%, and unemployment lifted by 0.2 percentage points. Forward labour demand indicators from Jobs and Skills Australia (Mar-26) forecast nationwide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighted against Manor Lakes's specific industry distribution, local employment is projected to expand by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this illustrative extrapolation excludes local population growth dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Manor Lakes is $2,296 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $948 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,011 a year against an average of $63,972. 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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Postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Manor Lakes taxpayers earning a median income of $55,011 and an average income of $63,972, trailing the Greater Melbourne metrics of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) as well as national levels. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $60,303 for median earnings and $70,126 on average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings rank between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles across Australia. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 43.6% of residents (6,888 individuals), exceeding the broader region's 32.8%.
High earners making over $3,000 weekly comprise 30.8%, underpinning healthy household purchasing capacity. Housing costs absorb 16.6% of income, yet strong baseline remuneration maintains disposable income at the 81st percentile and places the suburb in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Manor Lakes had 3,720 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 65% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. 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, separate houses constituted 95.0% of Manor Lakes's housing stock, with remaining formats (semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other dwellings) making up 5.0%, contrasting with Melbourne metro's split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 8.0%, trailing broader metropolitan levels, while 65.2% of homes were held under a mortgage and 26.8% were rented. Median housing costs recorded monthly mortgage repayments of $1,900 and weekly rents of $360, below Melbourne metro averages of $2,000 and $390. Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage servicing costs sit above the national $1,863 benchmark, whereas rents remain lower than the $375 national median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manor Lakes counted 3,720 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,637 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 88.9% of all private households, comprising couples with children at 58.3%, couples without children at 18.2%, and single parent families at 11.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 11.1%, consisting of lone person households (8.8%) and group households (2.4%). The typical household comprises a median size of 3.3 people, exceeding the 2.6 Greater Melbourne benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.1% of adults in Manor Lakes hold a university qualification, including 25.8% with a bachelor degree and 14.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 16.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,930 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,047 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 educational attainment in Manor Lakes exceeds broader standards, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, outpacing both the 30.4% Australian and 32.0% SA4 region figures to establish a strong platform for knowledge-sector employment. Qualifications include Bachelor degrees at 25.8%, postgraduate degrees at 14.6%, and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is also widely held, with 27.1% of residents aged 15+ certified through certificates (16.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 36.6% of residents currently undertaking education. This cohort comprises 14.5% in primary school, 8.9% attending secondary institutions, and 4.6% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Manor Lakes reaches 39 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 410 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Commuter connectivity across Manor Lakes is supported by 39 passenger stops spanning train and bus modes, operating over 8 individual routes that deliver 5,367 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents situated an average distance of 412 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential role, outwards travel predominates, with 77% commuting via private motor vehicle and 18% utilising train transit. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling, while 36.6% of residents worked remotely from home at the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions. Public transport services generate an average frequency of 766 daily trips across the entire transit network, translating to roughly 137 weekly departures at each individual stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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80.7% of residents in Manor Lakes report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Mortality data and chronic illness incidence assessed by AreaSearch indicate that Manor Lakes aligns broadly with nationwide health benchmarks, displaying typical condition rates across the wider populace alongside elevated prevalence among older residents. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 52% (~8,238 people), slightly above the typical SA2 area but below the 56.7% proportion across Greater Melbourne. Asthma (6.9%) and mental health conditions (5.9%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical ailments locally, while 80.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 72.6% benchmark in Greater Melbourne. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 4.7% of the community (742 people), well below the 15.1% metropolitan share, though health metrics within this older group encounter specific challenges despite favourable population-wide outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.2% of Manor Lakes residents were born overseas and 54.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (21.4%) and Australian (14.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Manor Lakes ranks among Australia's most culturally varied communities, with 52.2% of residents born abroad and 54.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group at 34.3% of the populace. Hinduism exhibits notable local representation at 25.7%, substantially exceeding the 4.4% Greater Melbourne average. Parental country of birth statistics indicate that the most common ancestries in Manor Lakes are Other at 23.9% (exceeding the 14.6% regional level), Indian at 21.4% (well above the 4.2% regional average), and Australian at 14.9%. Additional communities displaying distinct local concentrations include Filipino backgrounds at 3.9% (compared to 1.3% regionally), Maltese at 1.5% (against 1.1%), and Sri Lankan at 0.8% (matching 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manor Lakes is 32, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure in Manor Lakes is significantly younger than Greater Melbourne. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 41.4% of residents versus 30.5% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ account for only 4.7% compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne. The estimated median age reached 32 as at August 2026, up from 31 at the 2021 Census and remaining below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and Australian median of 38 recorded at that Census. The proportion of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) decreased from 40.9% at the Census to an estimated 37.0%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate the largest numeric expansion among children and young adults, rising by 4,651 residents (71%) to 11,192, while the 65+ cohort will record the fastest percentage surge, increasing 136% to 1,751 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Manor Lakes
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,344 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,675 at the 2021 Census → 15,800 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 (SAL21597). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.