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Maryborough (Vic.) has an estimated 8,231 residents, up from 8,160 at the 2021 Census. That puts 179 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address records validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Maryborough (Vic.) is approximately 8,231 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 71 people (0.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,160 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 8,229, calculated by AreaSearch based on the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 97 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 178 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per resident and potential capacity for additional development.
The 0.9% growth of the suburb of Maryborough (Vic.) since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.8%), showcasing competitive growth characteristics. Demographic expansion in the area was chiefly supported by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 79.0% of all population increases during recent timeframes. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2022 as the base year and released in 2024. For SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch uses Regional/LGA projections released by the VIC State Government in 2023, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates across age groups from these aggregations are also applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, growth in the lower quartile of areas outside capital cities is projected, with the suburb of Maryborough (Vic.) forecast to expand by 96 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total rise of 1.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
226 new dwellings have been approved in Maryborough (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That is 5.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Maryborough has recorded an average of roughly 45 new dwelling approvals annually, with an estimated 226 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 22 during the current FY-26. Since there was an average of only 0.4 new residents per year per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply matches or exceeds demand, enhancing options for buyers and supporting the potential for population growth to exceed projections, while new dwellings are built at an average value of $409,000, showing that developers are prioritizing the premium market with high-end developments.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $13.6 million have been registered this financial year, pointing to steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Rest of Vic., Maryborough maintains comparable per capita construction rates, supporting market stability in line with regional trends, although building activity has decreased in recent years. New construction activity consists of 84.0% detached houses and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the low density character of the area through an emphasis on detached housing that appeals to buyers seeking space. The location registers approximately 235 people per dwelling approval, showing a low density market. Demographic projections indicate Maryborough is set to add 94 residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development trends, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Maryborough (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maryborough (Vic.), worth an estimated $134 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.35 billion. 9 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and precincts & urban renewal. 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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Few factors shape local performance as significantly as updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects likely to influence the area. Principal developments include the Maryborough and District Hospital Redevelopment, Central Goldfields Land Use Planning Framework, Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD), and Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Pool Upgrade, with the following list highlighting those expected to be of greatest relevance.
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Maryborough and District Hospital Redevelopment
A $115 million transformative health project delivering a new multi-storey hospital tower featuring a 24/7 urgent care centre, 32-bed inpatient unit, maternity unit with two birthing suites, and two operating theatres. The redevelopment also includes a day medical centre for imaging and pathology, 80 additional car spaces, and the restoration of the heritage 1860s hospital facade. The facility enables the hospital to treat an additional 4,000 patients annually.
Central Goldfields Land Use Framework Plan
Strategic land use planning project for Central Goldfields Shire covering Maryborough North, Flagstaff and Carisbrook. Comprises two components: the Maryborough, Carisbrook and Flagstaff Framework Plan (LUFP) identifying areas suitable for future housing and industrial growth, and the Rural Living Zone Review (URLO) assessing subdivision potential of rural living land. Draft plans were released for public consultation in August 2025, informed by a 2020 Population, Housing and Residential Settlement Strategy. Council adopted the Land Use Planning Framework and Urban Residential Land Opportunities documents at its 27 May 2026 meeting; a Planning Scheme Amendment to formally reference the documents is expected to follow.Funded by the Victorian Planning Authority under the Streamlining for Growth program.
Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Pool Upgrade
Renovation and rebuild of the heritage-listed Maryborough Municipal Olympic Pool Complex, the only heritage-listed outdoor Olympic-sized pool operating in regional Victoria. Stage One, completed in December 2024, delivered a full rebuild of the Octagonal Toddlers Pool, pavilion roof and carpentry repairs, and pump room restoration. Stage Two, currently in detailed design (due for completion by 30 October 2026) and fully funded, will replace the intermediate learn-to-swim pool with a new filtration system, balance tank, disability access ramp, a new standalone change room building, pavilion entry and kiosk upgrades, and site services works, with delivery expected across 2026 and 2027.Stage Three, also in detailed design, covers demolition and rebuild of the 50-metre pool, a new concourse, filtration system and connecting footpaths, but remains unfunded, with Council advocating to the Victorian Government for an additional 5 million AUD to proceed. The pool has been closed since 2022 after an independent assessment found the 50-metre pool at end-of-life due to structural cracking and subsidence.
Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD)
The Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD) involves significant public sector investment to revitalise key civic anchor sites in Central Maryborough. It aims to leverage these projects to drive public realm improvements, support affordable town-centre housing, and stimulate private sector investment in retail, tourism, hospitality, and services. The project includes re-imagining spaces like the Post Office, courthouse, and Town Hall as a civic square or open plaza, integrating urban infrastructure treatments to enhance walkability and connect key areas such as the Central Goldfields Art Gallery, High Street retail area, and the redeveloped Hospital precinct.The MCAD forms a central component of the Victorian Goldfields UNESCO World Heritage Bid.
Tullaroop Road Residential Development
A shovel-ready residential development with planning permits approved for 19 modern two-bedroom dwellings on a 5000+m2 site, featuring landscaped gardens, communal barbecue area, and ample parking. Aimed at addressing the housing shortage in regional Victoria through social and affordable housing.
Energy Breakthrough Event Infrastructure
Annual renewable energy education event held in Maryborough attracting over 250 teams and 5,000 students from across Victoria and beyond. The November 2025 event requires significant temporary infrastructure and supports STEM education, showcasing Maryborough as a regional education and innovation hub.
Maryborough Town Hall Revitalisation
Revitalisation of the historic Maryborough Town Hall through a significant electrical upgrade to ensure community safety, support arts, civic activities, and align with modern standards as a regional centre. The main hall and lower hall are now open for community use.
Maryborough Hospital Student Accommodation
A $4 million student accommodation facility at Maryborough and District Hospital providing 20 single bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, communal living areas, kitchen and dining areas, and landscaped gardens for medical, nursing and allied health students during training and work placements.
2,983 residents of Maryborough (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 3,275. Unemployment sits at 8.9%, with participation at 45.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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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Maryborough features a balanced workforce distributed across white and blue collar jobs, with significant representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,983 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 5.2% higher than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, pointing to potential for progress, and workforce participation is notably lower (45.8% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%). Census data shows that a low 6.5% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Primary employment sectors for residents include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The region exhibits a strong concentration in manufacturing, with an employment share that is 1.9 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 3.7% compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Even though local jobs are available in the vicinity, a significant number of residents appear to travel to other areas for work, based on the ratio of the Census working population to the local population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, labour force numbers rose by 0.3% while employment decreased by 1.6%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 1.8 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labour force contract by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Maryborough. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Maryborough's industry mix suggests local employment should expand by 5.9% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Maryborough (Vic.) is $876 a week (about $46,000 a year), with median personal income at $511 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,118 a year against an average of $49,812. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Maryborough's median income among taxpayers is $42,118, with an average of $49,812. This sits below the national average and compares to the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $46,170 (median) and $54,604 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Maryborough all rank between the 1st and 4th percentiles nationally.
The earnings distribution is dominated by the $400 - 799 bracket, which accounts for 36.1% of residents (2,971 people), differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 30.3%. Lower-income households are highly prevalent, with 46.1% earning less than $800 weekly, highlighting affordability challenges for many residents. After housing costs, 85.4% of income is retained, though this ranks only in the 3rd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maryborough (Vic.) had 3,639 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,000 a month. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Maryborough, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 87.4% houses and 12.6% other dwelling structures (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Maryborough was considerably higher than the Regional Vic. level, standing at 45.7%, with remaining properties being mortgaged (25.6%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the Regional Vic. average at $1,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $240, compared to Regional Vic.
figures of $1,430 and $285. Nationally, Maryborough's mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maryborough (Vic.) counted 3,639 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of homes at 58.2%, consisting of 16.3% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 12.6% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 41.8%, with single-person households at 39.0% and group households representing 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.7% of adults in Maryborough (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 8.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,638 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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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The locality experiences challenges in education, with university graduation rates (11.7%) sitting significantly below the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents both a difficulty and an opening for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 8.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate credentials (1.3%). Vocational and technical training are prominent, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (29.5%). A significant 23.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal learning. This comprises 9.2% of residents in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maryborough (Vic.) reaches 85 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 540 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 analysis identifies 85 active transport stops operating in Maryborough, including train services. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which combine to offer 541 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents generally situated 196 meters from the closest transport point. As a primarily residential locality, the majority of workers commute to external areas, with driving remaining the primary mode at 91% and walking at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively small share of 6.5% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census; this figure may reflect pandemic-related conditions).
Service frequency averages 77 journeys per day across all transit routes, representing roughly 6 weekly journeys per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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53.0% of residents in Maryborough (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 11.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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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Significant health concerns are present throughout Maryborough, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease rates, with multiple health issues showing substantial impacts on both younger and older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance is notably low, covering about 47% of the population (~3,838 people). This compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the locality are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 13.2 and 11.7% of residents, respectively, while 53.0% of people reported being completely free of medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
The working-age cohort experiences notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illnesses. The locality has 31.7% of its population aged 65 and over (2,609 people), which exceeds the 23.9% recorded in Regional Vic.. Health trends among older residents present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Maryborough (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 90.6% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.1%) and Australian (33.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Maryborough shows below-average cultural diversity, with 91.6% of residents holding citizenship, 90.6% born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 50.0% of the population in Maryborough. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is in the Other category, which represents 0.8% of the population, matching the 0.8% figure for Regional Vic.. Regarding family heritage (parents' country of birth), the three most common groups in Maryborough are English, representing 35.1% of the population, Australian, representing 33.2% of the population, and Scottish, representing 8.8% of the population.
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in the presence of other ethnic heritages: Maltese is overrepresented at 0.4% of Maryborough (compared to 0.5% regionally), Hungarian stands at 0.2% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Irish accounts for 8.2% (compared to 9.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maryborough (Vic.) is 50, older than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.1% 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 50, Maryborough is significantly older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and also well above the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket shows high representation at 11.9% compared to Regional Vic., whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 9.1%. This concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is well above the national average of 6.1%. Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 9.5% to 11.2% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 demographic decreased from 15.9% to 14.6%, and the 5 to 14 age group declined from 10.6% to 9.5%.
Demographic projections indicate the age structure of Maryborough will transform considerably by 2041. The 25 to 34 age bracket is forecast to see strong growth, increasing by 274 people (31%) from 897 to 1,172. In contrast, population declines are expected for the 75 to 84 and 5 to 14 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maryborough (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 | Jul 2026 last month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 97 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,160 at the 2021 Census → 8,231 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 (SAL21618). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.