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Melton (Vic.) has an estimated 8,122 residents, up from 7,953 at the 2021 Census — a change of 169 people, or 2.1%. 290 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 399 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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According to investigations of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, and recent addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Melton (Vic.) is projected to stand at approximately 8,122 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 169 residents (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,953 residents. This adjustment is deduced from the population of 8,079, computed by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 290 verified new addresses since the Census date.
This size of population translates to a density ratio of 398 persons per square kilometer, leaving considerable space per inhabitant and potential capacity for additional expansion. Growth of the population in the locality was chiefly propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 75.0% of total demographic growth in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the starting point. For any SA2 zones lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA forecasts published in 2023, modifying them using a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 tiers. Expansion paces by age band from these aggregations are likewise utilized across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Factoring in the anticipated age transitions, a population expansion rate exceeding the national statistical area median is expected, with the suburb of Melton (Vic.) projected to add 1,364 residents by 2041 using aggregated SA2-level forecasts, showing a total rise of 16.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
62 new dwellings have been approved in Melton (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 research into ABS building consent statistics distributed from local area data, Melton has registered approximately 12 approved new dwellings annually, representing a total of 62 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 8 consents have been documented. Since the population declined during the prior interval, new additions have likely kept pace with demand, presenting solid options for purchasers, with new structures carrying an average construction value of $438,000, which is higher than regional benchmarks and indicates a focus on quality. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $5.5 million have been registered during this financial year, which highlights the residential nature of the locality.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Melton exhibits much lower building volume (94.0% below the metropolitan average per resident). This restricted volume of new builds generally underpins demand and pricing for established residences. This tier is also below national standards, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential planning restrictions. New building activity comprises 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% semi-detached options or multi-dwelling blocks. This movement toward denser options delivers affordable starting prices and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (of which 83.0% is houses), indicating a decline in vacant developable land and reflecting evolving modern lifestyles alongside a demand for more varied, economical housing types. The calculation of 1157 residents in the locality per residential building consent highlights the quiet, low-intensity construction landscape. Future projections indicate Melton will add 1,321 occupants by 2041 (computed from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections). At existing building speeds, residential completions may struggle to keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Melton (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Melton (Vic.), worth an estimated $1.58 billion. A further 68 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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Few factors influence local property markets as much as changes to regional infrastructure, major construction works, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Melton Line Upgrade and Level Crossing Removals, the Melton Line Upgrade & Cobblebank Stabling Yard, the Melton Suburban Revitalisation, and Stockland Atherstone, with the details of the most significant projects listed below.
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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.
Little Creek Estate
A boutique house-and-land community delivering 106 homes across roughly 12 hectares in Kurunjang, within the City of Melton. The estate sits on Minns Road and features titled and settled lots across streets including Claudia Crescent, Norwood Avenue and Kinane Street, with land releases continuing into 2026 (Stage 12 titling April 2026, Stage 15 currently selling). Lots range from around 300sqm to over 600sqm, with house and land packages available through builders such as Mimosa Homes, Homebuyers Centre and Metricon.Sales and enquiries are handled by Oliver Hume.
Melton Town Centre Revitalisation Projects
Victorian Government Suburban Revitalisation program delivered with Melton City Council to renew Melton Town Centre through a long-term revitalisation plan, shopfront improvement grants, public realm and active transport works, outdoor dining areas, trader support, events and activations, branding, buy-local campaigns and the Civic Heart Kid Zone. Council adopted the Melton Town Centre Revitalisation Plan in April 2024, with the funded project program scheduled from July 2021 to January 2026.
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.
Stockland Atherstone
A thriving masterplanned community 44km west of Melbourne on the doorstep of the emerging Cobblebank CBD in Strathtulloh, VIC. Atherstone spans 130 hectares of open space connected by tree-lined streets and walkways, and is planned to deliver around 4200 homes with parks, schools, shops and transport links. The project was originally created by Lendlease and has since transferred to Stockland, which now manages sales and delivery. Residents have access to Strathtulloh Primary School, two open childcare centres, and Cobblebank Village featuring a Coles supermarket, with a train and bus interchange offering a Melbourne CBD commute of under 40 minutes.
Outlook Ride Estate
A premium residential land estate offering generously sized allotments ranging from 2004 to 2323 square meters in the peaceful suburb of Kurunjang. The development features approximately 20 large blocks suitable for custom home construction, with some lots offering picturesque views of Little Blind Creek and Reserve. Located 44km northwest of Melbourne CBD with excellent access to schools, shopping centers including Woodgrove Shopping Centre, and transport via Western Freeway and Melton Train Station.
Silverdale Estate
Established residential estate in Brookfield (City of Melton) featuring contemporary homes, local parks and access to Western Freeway and public transport. Current community advocacy focuses on a freeway sound wall between the Western Freeway and the estate.
Melton East Precinct Structure Plan
The Melton East Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a major 1,005-hectare masterplanned community development in Melbourne's western growth corridor, officially approved by the Minister for Planning under Amendment C244melt. Facilitated by the Victorian Planning Authority and Melton City Council, the project paves the way for nearly 12,000 homes, seven schools, four community hubs, and extensive open space reserves for over 36,000 residents. Development is structured across a 20 to 30-year horizon, incorporating vital infrastructure such as arterial road upgrades, new intersections, bridges, and Kororoit Creek conservation areas.
3,107 residents of Melton (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 3,659. Unemployment sits at 15.1%, with participation at 54.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,346, about 115% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Melton has a balanced labor force covering professional and industrial occupations, with the building sector showing notable concentration, alongside an unemployment rate of 15.1% and 0.8% in estimated job expansion over the prior year, based on AreaSearch calculations of regional data. For the month of March 2026, 3,107 local occupants are employed, while the rate of unemployment is 10.3% higher than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, highlighting capacity for progress, and labor force participation is lower (54.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). According to Census figures, a moderate 14.5% of workers operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment fields for local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with its workforce share measuring 2.2 times the metropolitan benchmark. On the other hand, professional & technical roles show minimal concentration at 3.3% compared to the metropolitan average of 10.1%. The ratio of 0.8 employed persons per resident at the time of the Census indicates a supply of local jobs that is above average. Based on AreaSearch research using SALM and ABS statistics gathered from surrounding areas, for the year ending March 2026, employee counts grew by 0.8% and the labor force grew by 1.9%, which raised the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employee numbers rose by 2.1%, the workforce expanded by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Melton. These outlooks, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local workforce breakdown to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the pace of growth varies greatly by industry. Applying these industry forecasts to the local employment distribution suggests Melton's jobs should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not integrate local population trends).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Melton (Vic.) is $1,058 a week (about $55,000 a year), with median personal income at $539 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,820 a year against an average of $44,176. 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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The most recent postcode level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that local earnings in Melton are lower than the national average, with a median of $38,820 and an average of $44,176. This is lower than the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections would be roughly $42,554 (median) and $48,426 (average) as of March 2026. Census results from 2021 place local household, family, and individual earnings between the 5th and 6th percentiles across the country.
The statistics show 29.7% of the population (2,412 individuals) earning within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, differing from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 32.8%. Affordability pressures for housing are critical, with only 81.2% of income remaining after costs, ranking in the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Melton (Vic.) had 3,024 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 28.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. 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 composition of residential properties in Melton, as recorded in the latest Census, was 83.2% houses and 16.7% alternative housing styles (including semi-detached units, flats, and other dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative types. Additionally, home ownership in Melton was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at 33.6%, with remaining homes either being paid off via a mortgage (30.7%) or occupied by tenants (35.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $1,300, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $300, compared to $2,000 and $390 respectively across metropolitan Melbourne.
Nationally, Melton's home loan payments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Melton (Vic.) counted 3,024 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 at 63.7%, consisting of couples with children at 23.7%, couples without children at 21.1%, and single parent households at 17.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.3%, with single person households at 33.1% and share houses making up 2.9% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.0% of adults in Melton (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,071 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 984 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 displays educational disparities, with university graduation rates (13.0%) significantly below the metropolitan Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation represents both a hurdle and a target for educational advancement programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate studies (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (28.7%). Enrolment rates are high, with 30.2% of the population actively participating in formal study. This comprises 11.5% in primary school, 7.9% in secondary school, and 3.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Melton (Vic.) reaches 59 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 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 1.1 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 59 active transport stops operating in Melton, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 11 individual routes, providing a total of 2,461 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 226 meters from the nearest stop. As a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 88%, and trains used by 5%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A total of 14.5% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may show the impact of COVID-19 rules).
Weekly service frequencies average 351 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 41 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.4% of residents in Melton (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 10.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Major health difficulties are present throughout Melton, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and the presence of long-term conditions, which affect both younger and older cohorts, combined with a low level of private health coverage covering approximately 44% of the population (~3,608 individuals). This is lower than the 56.7% recorded in Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents were mental health conditions and arthritis, which affect 11.2 and 10.0% of the population respectively, while 58.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The workforce cohort experiences clear health challenges, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. The area has 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,851 individuals), which is higher than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Health results for older residents show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.0% of Melton (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 25.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.8%) and English (23.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Melton exhibits greater ethnic variety than most local areas, with 30.0% of the population born outside Australia and 25.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 51.0% of the population. However, the most distinct religious concentration relative to the average is Islam, which accounts for 4.2% of the population, compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in Melton are Australian at 23.8% of the population (which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%), English at 23.7%, and Other at 12.5%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic heritages: Maltese heritage is overrepresented at 4.3% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Serbian heritage at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Samoan heritage at 1.1% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Melton (Vic.) is 40. 23.9% 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 40, Melton is older than Greater Melbourne at 37 and slightly older than Australia at 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 65 - 74 age group is overrepresented (11.9% locally), whereas the 25 - 34 age group is underrepresented (11.8%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 bracket has grown from 6.2% to 8.9% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 11.0% to 12.1%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 group fell from 13.5% to 11.8%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 6.4% to 5.3%.
Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will change substantially by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow, increasing by 323 people (45%) from 722 to 1,046. The combined 65+ age groups will account for 54% of total population growth, showing the aging trend of the area. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Melton (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 | Aug 2026 this month all 5 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 — 290 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,953 at the 2021 Census → 8,122 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 (SAL21642). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.