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Merbein has an estimated 2,789 residents. Density is about 81 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Merbein is calculated to be approximately 2,789 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 19 individuals (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 2,770 residents. The updated figure is derived from the estimated resident count of 2,789, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 97 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 81 individuals per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for potential future expansion.
The 0.7% rate of growth in the suburb of Merbein since the 2021 Census was higher than the SA4 region's decline of -1.0%, although overall growth is minor. Population expansion was primarily supported by international arrivals, who accounted for about 63.0% of the population growth during recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 region. In cases where SA2 projections are unavailable, regional and local government forecasts published by the Victorian government in 2023 are applied, with adjustments made using weighted growth averages from local government to SA2 boundaries. Projected growth rates by age bracket are also applied to all locations from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks suggest that regional areas nationwide will grow at a rate higher than the national median, with the suburb of Merbein projected to add 466 residents by 2041 based on combined SA2 estimates, representing a 16.7% expansion over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
93 new dwellings have been approved in Merbein over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 6.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, running ahead of 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 building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from localized statistics, the suburb of Merbein averages approximately 18 approved new dwellings annually, with a total of 93 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26 period, 31 approvals have been logged. As population numbers fell recently, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local needs, resulting in a balanced property market with options for buyers, while new builds average an estimated construction cost of $404,000, suggesting that development is focused on higher-end builds. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $3.7 million this financial year, showing a modest emphasis on commercial construction projects.
Compared to the rest of regional Victoria, construction activity in the suburb of Merbein is somewhat high, tracking 31.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5-year timeframe, which supports buyer options and stabilizes demand. Detached houses account for 95.0% of new projects, while medium and high-density formats make up 5.0%, preserving the low-density profile of the area through a focus on detached homes for buyers seeking space. The ratio of approximately 118 residents for each approved dwelling reflects the typical characteristics of a low-density area. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Merbein will add 466 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current construction volumes seem to correspond with future needs, supporting steady market conditions and avoiding significant cost escalation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Merbein
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 68 current infrastructure and development projects close to Merbein, worth an estimated $6.84 billion. 16 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence this location. Notable projects include the Lake Hawthorn Foreshore Development, Mildura Base Public Hospital Intensive Care Unit Expansion, Sunraysia Modernisation Project 2, and the Big Housing Build - Social Housing Projects, with the most relevant details provided in the listings.
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Whistlers Ridge Estate, Merbein
Whistlers Ridge Estate is a boutique rural residential subdivision at the corner of Dalmura Avenue and Second Street in Merbein. The project delivers 21 titled one acre allotments (around 4,000 to 5,459 square metres) with elevated views, NBN, 3 phase power and town water, only minutes from Merbein township and a short drive to Mildura. Gowers Homes offers custom home designs and house and land packages in the estate, with civil works complete and lots ready to build on.
River Heights Estate, Merbein
Masterplanned residential land subdivision in Merbein with around 98 lots over about 10 hectares. Stage 1 is sold out and Stage 2 is now selling, offering lots from roughly 548 to 944 sqm within walking distance of Merbein P-10 College, close to township shops, the Murray River and local sporting facilities.
Hawthorn Ridge Development Plan
The Hawthorn Ridge Development Plan provides a long-term strategic framework for the future subdivision of land bordered by McEdward Street, the Mildura railway line, and Lake Hawthorn. It designates the area for low density residential development with a 0.4 hectare minimum lot size, prioritizing environmental conservation and community access to adjoining recreational reserves.
Riverside Ridge Mildura Subdivision
Residential subdivision delivering modern housing lots with river-adjacent amenity, landscaped open space and local park access. Civil design and supervision by MH2 Engineering and Architecture, with development by Fisher Developments.
Mildura Airport Terminal Expansion
Proposed expansion and refresh of the passenger terminal at Mildura Airport, Victoria's busiest regional airport. The upgrade is one of roughly ten key projects identified in the airport's Master Plan (released in draft in 2024 and adopted as the Master Plan 2025), which sets out three land use precincts across the airport estate and plans for growth toward about 450,000 annual passengers by the mid 2040s. Concept scope covers additional security screening capacity, a larger departures lounge and gate area, improved amenities and accessibility, and expanded retail and food and beverage offerings, alongside a broader precinct refresh that also contemplates on-airport accommodation.The airport is operated by Mildura Airport Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mildura Rural City Council that has run the airport independently since 2008. Mildura Airport Pty Ltd's 2024-25 Annual Report shows the terminal project remains an unfunded master plan initiative: capital effort in that period focused on planning and design to reset the life of the main runway, supported by about $1.96 million awarded under the Commonwealth Regional Airports Program in early 2025, plus completion of a new public viewing deck. Passenger volumes have softened, with roughly 189,800 passengers in the year to June 2025 against 209,300 in calendar 2024, and Qantas and Rex remain the two scheduled carriers on the Melbourne and Sydney routes. No construction funding package, detailed design, tender or approval has been announced for the terminal works, so no delivery timeline is confirmed.
Mildura Base Public Hospital Intensive Care Unit Expansion
A $2.48 million expansion of the intensive care unit at Mildura Base Public Hospital, which increased the number of intensive care beds from five to eight and added two short-stay beds. The project involved reconfiguring and upgrading existing rooms to enhance high-quality coronary care capacity, improve patient flow, and reduce waiting times for the Mildura community.
Deakin Avenue Large Format Retail Development
Architect-designed large format retail complex featuring four premium retail outlets totaling 3,115 sqm. Located adjacent to Aldi and diagonally opposite Mildura Central Shopping Centre in the busy Fifteenth Street precinct. The development includes ample customer parking with shade sails, suspended ceilings and lighting, rear access via roller doors, air conditioning throughout, and self-contained amenities. Major tenants include 4WD Supacentre (933 sqm) and Sydney Tools (1,558 sqm combined tenancies).
Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment - Stage 2
The Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment Stage 2 focuses on the revitalisation of the Powerhouse Precinct. This major project involves the transformation of the historic Powerhouse building into a multi-use cultural and commercial hub, the creation of a new bespoke playground, a bitumen pump track, and extensive landscaping. The goal is to strengthen the connection between the Mildura CBD and the riverfront, enhancing the area as a key tourism and community destination.
1,281 residents of Merbein are employed, from a labour force of 1,310. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 57.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,337, about 84% 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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Merbein features a balanced mix of white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.2%, and relative employment stability over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,281 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.5% below Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (57.6% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%). Based on Census responses, a low 7.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care and social assistance, retail, and agricultural industries. The area shows a high concentration in retail, with the proportion of workers in this field reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional and technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 1.7% of the local workforce compared to 4.7% across regional Victoria. The comparison of working residents to local job numbers indicates that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. Employment rose by 0.1% during the 12-month period according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data drawn from wider statistical areas, while the labour force shrank by 3.2%, which caused unemployment to drop by 3.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point fall in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Merbein. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Merbein's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, keeping in mind that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Merbein is $1,147 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $608 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,508 a year against an average of $45,717. 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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Tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that income levels are below the national average. The median income for tax-paying residents is $41,508, with the average income at $45,717, compared to regional Victorian figures of $50,954 and $62,728. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated current figures are approximately $45,501 for the median and $50,115 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes between the 9th and 12th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 to $2,999, containing 29.4% of residents (819 people), similar to the 30.3% share seen across the region. Although housing costs are modest, leaving residents with 87.1% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Merbein had 1,050 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 3% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $210 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,025 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. 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 consisted of 89.8% houses and 10.2% alternative options such as townhouses and flats, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative options across regional Victoria. Home ownership stood at 34.8%, which was lower than the regional rate, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (43.1%) or tenants (22.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,025 was lower than the regional average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent of $210 was also lower than the regional figure of $285. In comparison with national data, local mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Merbein counted 1,050 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 66.1% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 25.0%, couples without children at 27.5%, and single parent households at 13.0%. Non-family households comprise 33.9%, which includes single person homes at 31.2% and group houses at 2.4%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the regional Victorian average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.0% of adults in Merbein hold a university qualification, including 7.5% with a bachelor degree and 0.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 797 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 972 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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Educational attainment levels show that 10.0% of residents hold a university qualification, which is lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 7.5%, graduate diplomas account for 1.7%, and postgraduate credentials make up 0.8%. Practical and trade qualifications are common, with 41.2% of residents aged 15 and older holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 32.1%. Enrollment rates in education are high, with 28.7% of residents currently studying. This includes 11.3% of the population in primary school, 8.8% in high school, and 1.7% in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merbein reaches 28 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 170 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 include 28 active bus stops within the area. These stops are served by 4 distinct routes, which provide 171 passenger trips each week. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 248 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private cars being the main transport choice for 94% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A low 7.3% of workers performed their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census, which was potentially affected by pandemic health measures.
Services run at an average frequency of 24 trips daily across the network, which averages out to approximately 6 trips per week for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.0% of residents in Merbein report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 10.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 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 analysis indicates notable challenges, with mortality rates and chronic health issues affecting both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 45% (about 1,255 people). This compares to 50.5% across regional Victoria and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 11.2% and 10.3% of residents. Meanwhile, 58.0% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.4% in regional Victoria. The working-age cohort shows elevated rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 24.0% of the population (669 people), with senior health outcomes ranking similarly to national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Merbein is largely Australian-born, at 93.1% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.9%) and Australian (31.9%). 4.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizens making up 88.4% of the population, 93.1% born in Australia, and 96.7% using only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 43.2% of residents. The category of Other shows the most notable difference from averages, accounting for 0.6% of the population compared to 0.8% across regional Victoria. English ancestry is claimed by 33.9% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 31.9%, and Scottish ancestry at 7.7%. Specific ethnic backgrounds show higher representation than regional averages, including Croatian at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%), and German at 4.3% (compared to 3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merbein is 43, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.4% 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 43 matches the regional Victorian average of 43 and is higher than the national median of 38. The age structure features a high proportion of residents aged 85 and over (4.1%), while the 45 to 54 bracket (9.8%) is smaller than the regional average. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 9.1% to 11.4% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.5% to 9.8% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 14.6% to 13.5%. Projections to 2041 suggest changes in the age mix, led by a 34% increase in the 35 to 44 age bracket (adding 102 people to reach 401 from 298), while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Merbein
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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 97 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,770 at the 2021 Census → 2,789 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 (SAL21653). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.