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Marong has an estimated 2,159 residents, up from 2,005 at the 2021 Census — a change of 154 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. Density is about 28 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Marong stands at around 2,159, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with new addresses validated since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,005 people, this represents an expansion of 154 people (7.7%). AreaSearch derived this shift by assessing the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, which showed a resident population of 2,157, alongside an additional 63 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With a density ratio of 28 persons per square kilometer, local residents enjoy considerable space.
The 7.7% expansion recorded by the suburb of Marong since the 2021 census outstripped both the SA4 region (4.4%) and the Rest of Vic., positioning it at the forefront of regional demographic growth. Interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 66.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive contributions. For SA2 locations, AreaSearch integrates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, 2023 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adapted via weighted aggregation converting LGA growth metrics to SA2 levels. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are extended across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking at forward demographic projections, the suburb of Marong is anticipated to achieve exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10% of regional localities nationwide. Aggregated SA2-level modeling forecasts the suburb of Marong adding 1,080 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 49.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
72 new dwellings have been approved in Marong over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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According to AreaSearch examination of ABS building approval records allocated from statistical area datasets, residential planning in Marong has averaged around 14 new homes approved per annum, totaling an estimated 72 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), alongside 12 so far in FY-25. With a ratio averaging 6.7 new residents per year for each dwelling completed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local housing demand heavily exceeds construction output, creating buyer competition and upward pricing pressure. Residential builders have targeted the higher-end market, delivering dwellings with an average expected construction cost of $587,000.
In terms of non-residential planning, approvals totaling $1.9 million in commercial development have been logged this financial year, reflecting a modest commercial development footprint. Recent residential construction has focused exclusively on detached single-family dwellings, preserving the local low-density urban fabric and catering to family households prioritizing spacious living. Furthermore, recording around 166 people per dwelling approval underscores the profile of Marong as an expanding growth locality. Projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Marong will expand by 1,078 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist without accelerating, dwelling additions could fall short of incoming population demand, thereby heightening buyer competition and fostering robust capital growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Marong
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Marong, worth an estimated $20 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.35 billion. 19 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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 performance is heavily shaped by strategic planning initiatives, key capital works, and infrastructure upgrades. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 2 projects anticipated to influence the locality. Significant initiatives include the Marong Estate (Discover Marong), Bendigo Regional Employment Precinct (BREP), Water and Sewer Network Program, and the Greater Bendigo Managed Growth Strategy, with the following summary highlighting the most pertinent developments.
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Marong Estate (Discover Marong)
Masterplanned residential estate by Birchgrove Property Group in Marong (Greater Bendigo) comprising 226 lots. The estate is adjacent to Malone Park Recreation Reserve and within walking distance to local school, hotel, pool, and sporting facilities. The development is completely sold out with titled lots ready to build on.
Jobs Gully Road Social Housing Project
Victorian Government social housing project delivering 19 two-storey townhouses at 213-221 Jobs Gully Road in Eaglehawk. The site forms part of Homes Victoria's Virginia Hill precinct under the Big Housing Build. Site clearing works commenced mid-2025 ahead of main construction, with completion targeted for 2027.
Neangar Green Estate
Prestigious residential estate comprising 28 titled allotments ranging from 458m2 to 996m2. Features views of Jobs Creek Reserve, established neighborhood with all services available, community-focused building covenants.
Virginia Hill, Bendigo
Part of the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build, this project in the Virginia Hill neighbourhood of Eaglehawk, Bendigo, will deliver 129 modern, accessible and energy-efficient social housing and affordable rental homes in a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom options, replacing 64 ageing public housing dwellings. At least 5% of homes are fully accessible for people with disabilities. All homes achieve a minimum 7-star NatHERS rating and Silver standard Liveable Housing Australia guidelines. Site clearing and early works commenced November 2025 and are scheduled to run through to August 2026, with main construction starting mid-2026 and full completion expected in 2028.
Eden Academy Eaglehawk Childcare Centre
A childcare project pre-leased to Eden Academy.
Crusoe College Redevelopment
Complete rebuild of the former Kangaroo Flat Secondary College site in south-west Bendigo, delivered by the Victorian Government as one of four new Year 7-10 campuses under the Bendigo Education Plan. Kane Constructions was awarded the lump sum contract in May 2008 and the Hassell-designed campus was completed in early 2010 for student occupation in Term 2. New facilities included a Community Learning Hub, gymnasium, technology centre, performing arts building, administration centre and Global Learning Centre, with the retained JB Osborne Theatre (382 seats) available for community hire.The old buildings remained in use during construction and were demolished afterwards to create the school oval and sporting fields. The college serves around 600-800 students in Years 7-10 and feeds into Bendigo Senior Secondary College. No further major capital works have been announced for the site in the 2025-26 or 2026-27 Victorian State Budgets.
Poplar Street Townhouse Development
Permit approved 32 lot subdivision with 32 townhouse dwellings on an 8,878 m2 site in the General Residential Zone. Site servicing and ground works appear completed. The parcel is currently for sale with Ray White Bendigo and Savills, seeking a developer to deliver the townhouses.
Managed Growth Strategy - Long Gully & West Bendigo Area
Part of the City of Greater Bendigo's Managed Growth Strategy adopted in September 2024, designating key urban renewal and residential infill precincts in Long Gully and West Bendigo. The framework establishes planning scheme amendments and infrastructure delivery to support long-term housing supply across established suburban corridors.
1,132 residents of Marong are employed, from a labour force of 1,148. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 72.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,671, about 77% 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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Analysis of aggregated statistical area data by AreaSearch demonstrates that Marong possesses an evenly distributed labor market across white-collar and blue-collar roles, supported by solid representation in essential services. The local job market exhibits an unemployment rate of just 1.4% and saw an estimated 0.9% employment growth over the past year. By March 2026, 1,132 residents were actively employed, while joblessness sat 2.3% below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%. Furthermore, the local participation rate reached a robust 72.0%, significantly outpacing the 61.1% recorded across Regional Vic.. Census returns revealed that a moderate 14.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Local residents predominantly work across health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Manufacturing stands out as an area of notable workforce concentration, generating a local employment proportion 1.6 times the regional level. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 3.6% of local workers compared to the wider regional benchmark of 7.5%. Comparing the resident workforce against the Census working population located within the area indicates that internal employment capacity remains limited. Aggregated ABS and SALM metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.9% alongside a 0.8% rise in the total labor force, reducing the local jobless rate by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. experienced an employment decline of 0.1% and a labor pool contraction of 0.3%, alongside an unemployment decrease of 0.2 percentage points. Looking to future workforce demand, Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons have been modeled against the local industrial base. Nationally, job numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying this sector weighting to the industry composition of Marong indicates expected local employment growth of 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation without factoring in specific local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Marong is $1,989 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $900 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,236 a year against an average of $71,437. 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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According to AreaSearch aggregations of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, the suburb of Marong recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $58,236 and an average of $71,437. These levels exceed national benchmarks as well as Regional Vic., which registered a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $63,838 and the average at $78,309. Findings from the 2021 Census position local personal, family, and household earnings near the national 65th percentile.
In terms of income distribution, the largest bracket comprises 45.0% of residents (971 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring wider regional trends where 30.3% fall into this tier. Net disposable funds after shelter costs account for 86.2% of income, placing the locality in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Marong had 651 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 65% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,560 a month. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the residential landscape of Marong consisted of 97.8% separate houses alongside 2.2% other dwellings including apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright residential ownership in Marong stood at 23.6%, below the broader Regional Vic. proportion, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (64.9%) or leased (11.5%). Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $1,560, exceeding the Regional Vic. median of $1,430, while weekly rental costs averaged $350 against $285 across Regional Vic.. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Marong sit well below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the countrywide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Marong counted 651 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 701 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute the clear majority of local living structures at 85.3%, led by couples with children at 47.3%, couples without children at 29.2%, and single parent families making up 7.1%. Non-family living units account for the remaining 14.7%, consisting of lone person households at 13.9% and group households at 1.5%. Reflecting these family structures, the median household size of 3.0 people exceeds the Regional Vic. norm of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.8% of adults in Marong hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 229 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 993 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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Attainment of higher education qualifications in Marong presents a notable area for development, as university-level attainment of 16.8% sits well behind the VIC benchmark of 33.4%. Within tertiary completions, bachelor degrees comprise 12.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.4% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.9%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials represent a major strength, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, divided between certificates (31.9%) and advanced diplomas (11.3%). Student enrollment levels are substantial throughout the community, with 30.8% of the populace currently undertaking formal studies. Primary schooling accounts for the largest proportion at 14.2%, with secondary education comprising 7.1% and tertiary programs engaging 2.3% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Marong means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Marong features 2 active transport stops connected by 2 individual routes, which combine to deliver 9 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is classified as moderate, with households located an average of 484 meters from their closest transit point. With the suburb operating predominantly as a residential base, outward commuting is standard and private vehicles dominate at 98%. Vehicle ownership is higher than the regional average at 2.1 per dwelling, while 14.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure likely influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit timetables provide an average frequency of 1 trips per day across the network routes, which corresponds to approximately 4 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.9% of residents in Marong report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch reviews of chronic illness and mortality statistics, Marong displays health metrics somewhat lower than average, with standard conditions appearing across older and younger generations alike. Concurrently, private health insurance uptake is elevated, encompassing approximately 55% of the overall populace (~1,188 people), surpassing the 50.5% level observed across Regional Vic.. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the leading reported diagnoses locally, affecting 8.6 and 8.5% of the population respectively, though 71.9% of residents stated they have no medical ailments, outperforming the 63.4% recorded across Regional Vic.. Well-being across working-age cohorts remains generally standard.
Senior residents aged 65 and over constitute 13.7% of the community (295 people), noticeably lower than the 24.0% regional share for Regional Vic.. Among senior citizens, health results show moderate difficulties, aligning broadly with national general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Marong is largely Australian-born, at 93.6% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (38.4%) and English (31.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Marong sit below typical benchmarks, characterized by 93.1% Australian citizenship, 93.6% born in Australia, and 96.1% of households speaking English only at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, accounting for 41.1% of the community. In contrast to a regional share of 0.1% across Regional Vic., Judaism records virtually no representation among local residents. Examining ancestral heritage through parental country of birth, the primary lineages in Marong are Australian at 38.4% (markedly above the regional norm of 29.6%), English at 31.0%, and Irish at 8.3%. Several other ethnic backgrounds display distinct variances relative to the wider region, including Serbian heritage at 0.3% (vs 0.2% regionally), South Australian ancestry at 0.4% (vs 0.2%), and Dutch representation at 1.3% (vs 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Marong is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 29.0% 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 of Marong is heavily weighted toward working-age adults raising families. As at August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 34.5% of the populace, compared to 23.1% across Regional Vic., while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for just 13.7% versus 24.0% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age stands at 31, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 12 years below the Regional Vic. median of 43 recorded at that Census, as well as the national median of 38 at that Census.
The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in retiree and elderly cohorts, climbing from 10.9% to an estimated 13.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, young to middle aged adults will drive demographic expansion, adding 532 residents (71%) to total 1,277.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Marong
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 1 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 Jun 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 — 63 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,005 at the 2021 Census → 2,159 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 (SAL21612). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.