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Melton South has an estimated 14,419 residents, up from 11,362 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,057 people, or 26.9%. Growth has averaged 5.0% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 595 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 75.0% of that increase. That puts 2,805 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 demographic evaluations of ABS records for the surrounding region, combined with fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Melton South contains approximately 14,419 inhabitants as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,057 people (26.9%) from the 2021 Census, which registered a headcount of 11,362 people. This shift is calculated from a local population of 14,234, determined by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) plus an extra 595 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 2,805 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of domestic settings analyzed by AreaSearch.
The expansion of 26.9% since the 2021 census outpaced the state rate (9.3%) and the countrywide mean, establishing the locality as a leading growth zone. Domestic migration from other states was the main contributor, accounting for roughly 75.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though all other contributors, such as natural growth and overseas arrivals, remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories where these forecasts are unavailable, AreaSearch uses the Victorian State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, modified by aggregating LGA-level population growth to SA2 boundaries via weighted averages. Age group growth rates derived from these computations are also applied across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Melton South is projected to experience remarkable growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of national areas, with an expected gain of 9,769 persons to 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, which corresponds to an overall rise of 66.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,012 new dwellings have been approved in Melton South over the past five years, an average of 202 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 156 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 116, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building permit statistics allocated from regional databases, the suburb of Melton South recorded an average of roughly 202 residential construction permits annually, with a total of 1,012 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 107 in FY-26 so far. With an average of 3.1 people moving to the area for every completed home during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up property values and heightens buyer rivalry, while new residences carry an average construction value of $341,000.
Furthermore, $625,000 in commercial permits have been recorded in the current financial year, indicating a heavy emphasis on residential properties. Relative to Greater Melbourne, building activity per capita in the suburb of Melton South stands at approximately 67% of the metro rate, placing it in the 71st percentile of localities assessed nationwide. This is substantially higher than the countrywide average, indicating strong confidence among developers. New construction is dominated by detached houses at 97.0%, while medium and high-density housing accounts for 3.0%, maintaining a traditional suburban landscape that appeals to buyers seeking space. Representing about 182 people per housing permit, the suburb of Melton South exhibits typical patterns of a developing residential sector. Long-term demographic forecasts show that the suburb of Melton South will add 9,584 residents to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Property supply is keeping pace reasonably well with the predicted growth, although prospective buyers might experience greater competition as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Melton South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Melton South, worth an estimated $8.34 billion. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.5 billion. 37 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, 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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Local performance is often driven by updates to neighborhood infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has tracked 9 developments that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects include Maplewood Estate, Toolern Precinct Structure Plan (Melton South / Weir Views Growth Area), Seventh Bend Estate, and Harkness Cemetery Memorial Park, with the main initiatives detailed below.
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Maplewood Estate
Maplewood Estate is a master-planned residential community in Melton South, Victoria, featuring 706 land allotments with wetlands, parks, and open spaces. Developed by Golden Group, it offers urban convenience and family living, located minutes from public transport, schools, colleges, and amenities, approximately 35km from Melbourne CBD.
Toolern Precinct Structure Plan (Cobblebank / Melton South Growth Area)
A major greenfield growth corridor in Melbourne west covering approximately 2,290 hectares across four precincts. The plan supports up to 25,030 dwellings and a projected population of 55,000 to 68,000 residents in the suburbs of Cobblebank, Strathtulloh, Thornhill Park and Weir Views. Key infrastructure anchors include the Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre, the new Melton Hospital (construction underway, completion 2029), and the Cobblebank Community Services Hub, a 60 million dollar six-storey facility under construction by Kane Constructions.Amendment C232melt, adopted by Council in June 2025 and submitted to the Minister for Planning, updates the Development Contributions Plan and PSP to address funding shortfalls for roads, bridges, paths, drainage and community infrastructure driven by higher-than-expected development density.
Orchard Green Estate
Masterplanned house and land estate spanning approximately 41.22 hectares in Melton South, offering vacant residential allotments ranging from around 212sqm to 544sqm across multiple staged releases. Stage 16A is currently selling with lots from 213sqm to 449sqm. Earlier stages have been titled and constructed, with the estate located near Melton Train Station, Opalia Shopping Centre and several schools including Al Iman College and Staughton College. Marketed by Jason Real Estate.
Melton Line Upgrade and Level Crossing Removals
A major Victorian Government rail program that combines the removal of four level crossings in Melton and Truganina (Coburns Road, Exford Road, Ferris Road and Hopkins Road) with a wider upgrade of the Melton Line. New rail bridges will carry trains over Coburns and Exford roads, while new road bridges will be built over the rail line at Ferris Road and Hopkins Road, with shared walking and cycling paths. A new elevated Melton Station with four platforms will be built to suit longer 9-car VLocity trains and accommodate Ballarat services, with an accessible pedestrian link, lifts, a relocated bus interchange, pick-up and drop-off zones, an air-conditioned waiting room and staffed ticket office.A new train stabling yard is also being built at Cobblebank near Abey Road, around 700 metres east of the new Melton Station, to house the new fleet and be future-proofed for electrification. Once complete, the upgrade is expected to lift peak passenger capacity on the line by about 50 per cent and remove boom gates from the section, easing congestion for around 73,000 vehicles a day. All four level crossings are due to be gone and the new Melton Station open in 2026, two years ahead of the original schedule, with longer 9-car VLocity trains running on the line from 2027.
Woodgrove Shopping Centre Expansion and Renewal (Melton)
Multi stage expansion and renewal of Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton West, including the major $150m regional mall expansion completed in 2013 and the upgraded outdoor dining precinct and childrens play area that opened in December 2022. The centre now offers more than 150 specialty stores, cinemas and a family focused dining hub, and continues to be planned as a key major activity centre with further value add opportunities and a future Woodgrove Area Plan being progressed by Melton City Council.
Opalia Estate, Weir Views
Opalia is a masterplanned residential estate on 57 hectares in Weir Views, within the Melton growth corridor. Commenced in 2018, the estate delivers approximately 581 homes ranging from 300 to 600 square metres. Community amenity includes the Opalia Plaza shopping centre anchored by Woolworths and Aldi alongside Chemist Warehouse, McDonald's, KFC, cafes and medical facilities, plus sports ovals, connecting pathways and open green spaces. Stages 1 through 9 have all titled, with remaining land stages and homes continuing to sell and settle through 2026.
Robinsons Rise Estate Cobblebank
Robinsons Rise Estate is a residential house and land development in Cobblebank, Melbourne's west, developed by Miravor Property Group. The estate offers over 300 lots across multiple stages featuring 7-star energy-rated homes with sustainable design, recycled water infrastructure, and community open spaces. Stage 2 is currently the latest release. The estate is located 250m from Cobblebank Train Station and within walking distance of Cobblebank Village, the under-construction Melton Hospital, and Cobblebank Stadium.
Melton Line Upgrade & Cobblebank Stabling Yard
A $650 million upgrade to the Melton Line to enable 9-car VLocity trains, increasing peak capacity by 50%. The project includes extending platforms at Cobblebank, Rockbank, Caroline Springs, and Deer Park stations, and constructing a new 6-train stabling yard at Cobblebank. It is integrated with the removal of four level crossings (Exford, Ferris, Coburns, and Hopkins roads) and a new four-platform Melton Station. Recent 2026 updates confirm construction is underway on the stabling yard and platform extensions at Rockbank and Cobblebank are slated for late 2026.A further $152.7 million was committed in May 2026 to begin planning for future electrification.
5,045 residents of Melton South are employed, from a labour force of 5,932. Unemployment sits at 15.0%, with participation at 56.4%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,414, about 86% 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 suburb of Melton South features a qualified labour pool across various industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 15.0%, derived from aggregated regional data by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 5,045 local residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 10.2% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, highlighting scope for labor market improvement. Additionally, the participation rate of 56.4% is significantly lower than the 70.2% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate a moderate 14.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. The suburb of Melton South has a particularly strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels reaching 2.3 times the regional average. By contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, making up 3.8% of local jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 10.1%. This highly residential district seems to provide relatively few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident labor force. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from broader administrative regions, the local workforce shrank by 0.5% during the year to March 2026, while total employment fell by 2.5%, driving the unemployment rate up by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.3%, with unemployment climbing by 0.2 percentage points. Long-term employment forecasts published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future occupational demand. These five and ten-year national estimates have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although countrywide employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggests Melton South's workforce could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population growth models.
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Median household income in Melton South is $1,209 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $568 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,005 a year against an average of $44,028. 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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AreaSearch aggregated the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 to show that Melton South recorded a median income among taxpayers of $39,005 and an average level of $44,028. These figures sit below the national average and contrast with the corresponding levels of $57,688 and $75,164 found in Greater Melbourne. Applying a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 project a median of approximately $42,757 and an average of $48,263. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Melton South rank between the 8th and 14th percentiles on a national scale.
Distribution data reveals that 31.1% of the population, which amounts to 4,484 individuals, earn between $1,500 and 2,999, mirroring regional patterns where 32.8% of residents fall into the same income bracket. Housing affordability pressures are intense, leaving only 81.7% of income after housing costs, a position that corresponds to the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Melton South had 3,821 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. 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 time of the last Census, residential property types in the suburb of Melton South consisted of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% alternative structures like townhouses, flats, and other dwellings, compared to the Greater Melbourne split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Melton South was below the metropolitan average at 26.1%, with the remaining properties occupied under mortgages (37.4%) or rental agreements (36.5%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $1,300 was lower than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $300 was also below the metropolitan figure of $390.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Melton South are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Melton South counted 3,821 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,849 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 28% 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 make up the majority of households in the suburb of Melton South at 68.8%, consisting of couples with children (29.9%), couples without children (18.8%), and single-parent households (18.3%). Non-family households represent the remaining 31.2%, with single-person living arrangements accounting for 27.6% and shared group households making up 3.6%. The median household occupancy is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.2% of adults in Melton South hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 4,824 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 983 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 suburb of Melton South exhibits lower rates of tertiary education, with university qualification levels (17.2%) running substantially behind the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation presents an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education credential at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (25.0%). Enrolment in school or study is high, with 33.6% of residents currently attending an educational institution.
This population comprises 13.4% in primary schools, 8.3% in secondary schools, and 3.1% in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Melton South reaches 40 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 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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An analysis of public transit shows 40 active stops within the suburb of Melton South, offering a combination of train and bus services. These facilities are serviced by 18 separate routes, which combine to support 5,173 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 233 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, most workers travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary option at 85% and train travel at 9%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per home.
Around 14.7% of working residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances. Transit services average 739 runs per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 129 weekly trips at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.8% of residents in Melton South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators point to notable challenges in the suburb of Melton South, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across young and old cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance, which covers just 44% of the population (~6,397 people). In comparison, private coverage stands at 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationally. Mental health difficulties and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 11.1 and 9.4% of residents, respectively, while 64.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Working-age citizens experience elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.5% of the population (1,802 people), which is lower than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health profiles for senior citizens show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.2% of Melton South residents were born overseas and 34.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (22.3%) and English (20.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Melton South displays high levels of multiculturalism, with 35.2% of the population born outside Australia and 34.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.0% of residents. The most pronounced divergence from metropolitan averages is in the Other category, which accounts for 5.7% of the population in the suburb of Melton South compared to 2.3% in Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in the suburb of Melton South are Australian at 22.3%, English at 20.8%, and Other at 20.4%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 14.6%.
Specific ethnic populations also show notable concentrations: Samoan residents represent 1.7% of the suburb of Melton South (compared to 0.3% across the region), Maltese residents comprise 2.3% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Indian residents account for 4.9% (compared to 4.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Melton South is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 34 years in the suburb of Melton South is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Melton South has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (18.5%) but fewer people aged 25 - 34 (12.8%). The concentration of 5 - 14 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 15.3% to 18.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 14.6% to 17.3%.
Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 15.1% to 12.8%, and the 65 to 74 group fell from 9.6% to 7.7%. Projections for 2041 point to shifts in the local age profile, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 100%, adding 1,594 residents to reach a total of 3,195.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Melton South
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 595 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,362 at the 2021 Census → 14,419 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 (SAL21643). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.