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McCrae has an estimated 3,260 residents, down from 3,311 at the 2021 Census — a change of 51 people, or 1.5%. That puts 760 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of McCrae's population is estimated at around 3,260 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 51 people (1.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,311 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,259, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 759 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, the suburb of McCrae has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.3% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as their baseline, are used by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, population figures are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government LGA and Regional forecasts, utilizing a weighted aggregation technique to translate LGA metrics down to SA2 zones. Projected age bracket growth trajectories from these models are also applied across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, the suburb of McCrae is projected to achieve population growth exceeding the median of Australian statistical areas, expanding by 438 individuals by 2041 under the aggregated SA2 models, which represents an overall increase of 13.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
131 new dwellings have been approved in McCrae over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 7.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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 analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, McCrae has seen around 26 new homes approved each year, with an estimated 131 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 8 so far in FY-26. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $506,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Also, $18.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.
When measured against Greater Melbourne, building permits for residential dwellings in this locality are 52.0% higher on a per-capita basis, giving purchasers a wider selection, even though construction activity has moderated recently. Approved development projects comprise 56.0% standalone houses and 44.0% medium to high-density alternatives, indicating an increasing supply of medium-density formats that diversify available options across various price points, ranging from conventional family properties to more economical compact designs. This marks a clear departure from the current local housing stock, which is 93.0% detached houses, pointing to a dwindling supply of vacant land for development along with evolving preferences and the demand for more varied, budget-friendly living spaces. With a ratio of roughly 159 individuals for each residential approval, this locality is characterized as a low-density environment. Looking ahead, McCrae is expected to grow by 437 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around McCrae
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to McCrae, worth an estimated $3.19 billion. 9 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence this locality. Prominent initiatives include the Rosedale Residential Development, the Arthurs Seat Eagle SkyTower and Alpine Coaster Project, the Arthurs Seat Escarpment Management Plan, and the Greater Dromana Masterplan, with the primary details of these relevant projects listed below.
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Rosedale Residential Development
A luxury private estate featuring 40 single-level townhouses (2-3 bedrooms) designed for downsizers and young families on the Mornington Peninsula. Located in its own boutique community within Rosebud, offering quality low-maintenance homes near beaches, golf courses, vineyards and Peninsula amenities.
Dromana Pier Redevelopment
Complete rebuild of the historic Dromana Pier by Parks Victoria with Victorian Government funding. The project replaces the old, deteriorated 1950s concrete structure with a completely new 180-metre structure featuring solid timber decking, enhanced accessibility, tiered seating, a lower landing for boat access, and safety railings.
Shaping Greater Dromana Plan
Strategic framework adopted by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in September 2024 providing a long-term vision for the Greater Dromana area. The plan coordinates Council-led initiatives across five key themes: environmental protection and climate resilience, sustainable transport and movement networks, community infrastructure and open space, local economic development, and affordable and diverse housing. It also informs concurrent management plans for the Dromana-Arthurs Seat escarpment and Parkdale/Hillview Community Reserve.
Dromana Hub Shopping Centre Refurbishment & Expansion
Redevelopment of the Dromana Hub, the retail and commercial heart of Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula. The project covers two anchor sites around the existing supermarket: a Northern beachfront corner site focused on retail and food and beverage with a strong pedestrian link to the foreshore, and a Southern site behind the supermarket proposed as a new medical centre. Designed by Finnis Architects, the two buildings share a red Corten batten facade language intended to lift the architectural quality of the precinct's carpark and perimeter sites.
Hali Dromana
Samuel Property Group's $120 million premium beachfront townhouse development comprising 69 three and four-bedroom townhouses on a 2-hectare site. Designed by Cera Stribley Architects as a contemporary interpretation of 1960s Australian holiday homes, the development transforms the former Kangerong Holiday Park site. Features 7-star energy rating, EV charging provisions, rooftop terraces with water views, community gardens, and sustainable design elements with indigenous landscaping by Tract. Led by Managing Director Illan Samuel, construction began in 2025 with completion expected mid-2027.Starting prices from $1,495,000.
Dromana Preschool Expansion
Modular expansion of Dromana Preschool delivered under the Victorian Government's Building Blocks Capacity Grant program. Works added a new kindergarten room and amenities, doubling capacity and enabling two 3-year-old programs at 15 hours per week (around 33 additional places per day). Official opening was held 24 April 2025.
Dromana Estate Residential Community
A master-planned residential community proposed on a large landholding at 359-399 Nepean Highway, Dromana, on the Mornington Peninsula. The project envisions over 300 residential lots and premium townhouses, with a potential future retail precinct. The site sits within the Greater Dromana strategic planning area, where Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is undertaking long-term residential investigation and rezoning work. No active construction or approved permit has been confirmed as of 2026; the project remains subject to planning and strategic framework outcomes.
Martha Cove Marina Village Centre
A 6.4 hectare permit-approved mixed-use marina village centre at Safety Beach on the Mornington Peninsula. The masterplan comprises 13 superlots delivering up to 315 dwellings including waterfront apartments and townhomes, along with retail, hospitality, and marina-support facilities. Several superlots are completed and occupied including The Moorings and The Wheelhouse apartment buildings with restaurant Martha's Table now trading. The final four superlots containing up to 142 additional apartments and hospitality tenancies were offered for sale in 2023 and remain subject to individual development applications.
1,416 residents of McCrae are employed, from a labour force of 1,513. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 51.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,836, about 87% 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 construction industry stands out as a key employer in McCrae, where the broader labor market shows an unemployment rate of 6.4% and steady job conditions throughout the previous twelve months, according to AreaSearch’s compilation of statistical area figures. By March 2026, the number of residents currently employed reaches 1,416, with the local unemployment rate sitting at 1.6 percentage points higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while workforce participation remains notably lower at 51.5% versus 70.2% in the metropolitan area. Census data indicates that 27.7% of household members reported working from home, a figure that may reflect lingering effects from Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of construction, healthcare and social assistance, and retail trade. The workforce shows a distinct concentration in the building sector, with its representation reaching 1.8 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, financial and insurance services are underrepresented, accounting for only 1.0% of local workers compared to 4.9% across Greater Melbourne. Given the difference between the Census working population and resident population counts, this predominantly residential locality seems to provide few local employment options. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw labour force decreasing by 0.6% alongside a 0.1% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within McCrae. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to McCrae's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in McCrae is $1,433 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $737 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,661 a year against an average of $69,955. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year, local personal earnings are slightly higher than the national midpoint, with the median recorded at $51,661 and the average at $69,955. This is lower than the metropolitan averages for Greater Melbourne, which feature a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% from the 2023 financial year, current valuations would stand at roughly $56,631 for the median and $76,685 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, family, and individual incomes in a modest range, placing between the 31st and 36th percentiles.
Income distribution figures indicate that the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket is the most common, capturing 29.0% of local earners (945 individuals), whereas the wider metropolitan area is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 32.8%. Residents retain 86.1% of their earnings for non-housing costs, and the local SEIFA income metric ranks the neighborhood in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
McCrae had 1,334 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $392 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in this locality at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.2% standalone houses and 6.8% other housing options such as townhouses and apartments, compared to a split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The rate of outright home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 54.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (29.9%) or occupied by tenants (15.6%). The median monthly home loan payment matched the metropolitan Melbourne average at $2,000, whereas the median weekly rental cost was $392, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also higher than the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
McCrae counted 1,334 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 71.9%, which includes couples with children at 22.3%, couples without children at 39.7%, and single-parent households at 9.4%. The remaining 28.1% consists of non-family living arrangements, with single-person households representing 26.0% and shared group households making up 2.1%. The median household occupancy of 2.3 individuals is below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.0% of adults in McCrae hold a university qualification, including 17.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational statistics highlight areas for improvement, as the proportion of residents with a university degree (25.0%) is considerably lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation presents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational outreach. Undergraduate degrees are the most common higher qualification at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (26.9%). A significant portion of the local community, amounting to 20.6%, is currently enrolled in structured studies.
This includes 7.1% attending primary schools, 6.0% in high schools, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in McCrae reaches 10 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 810 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 services in this area feature 10 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which combine to offer 351 passenger journeys each week. Transport connectivity is classified as limited, with local residents living an average of 806 meters from their nearest transit point. Being a residential neighborhood, the majority of workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 97% of commuters. Household car ownership stands at an average of 1.7 vehicles, higher than the metropolitan benchmark.
A notable 27.7% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency averages 50 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.1% of residents in McCrae report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 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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Evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates show excellent health outcomes throughout the area, with exceptionally low rates of prevalent health conditions across every age bracket. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is solid, held by roughly 54% of the local population (~1,776 people), compared to a coverage rate of 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical diagnoses in the region were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 12.2% and 9.1% of the population respectively, whereas 61.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents of working age display higher-than-average rates of long-term illnesses. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 37.3% of the local population (1,215 people), which is significantly higher than the metropolitan proportion of 15.0%. Health indicators among this senior cohort are exceptionally strong, matching national averages for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
McCrae is largely Australian-born, at 87.0% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (28.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality displays low levels of multicultural representation, with 87.0% of residents having been born in Australia, 92.4% holding citizenship, and 94.9% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 45.9% of the local population. The most disproportionately represented minority faith is Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population, compared to a 1.0% share across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three largest groups are English at 32.1% of the population, which is considerably higher than the metropolitan average of 20.1%, Australian at 28.2%, also significantly above the regional benchmark of 18.4%, and Irish at 10.2%.
Furthermore, specific backgrounds show notable variance, with Scottish ancestry highly represented at 10.1% (compared to 5.6% across the region), Dutch at 1.9% (compared to 1.2%), and Hungarian at 0.3% (matching the regional 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of McCrae is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. 15.0% 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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With a median age of 55, the suburb of McCrae is notably exceeding the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and is well above Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (20.4% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (5.8%). This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.4%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 11.4% to 13.6% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 8.9% to 10.2%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 7.4% to 5.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in the suburb of McCrae's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to experience strong growth, expanding by 187 people (42%) from 443 to 631. Senior residents (65+) will drive 75% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for McCrae
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,311 at the 2021 Census → 3,260 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 (SAL21625). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.