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Mernda has an estimated 25,917 residents, up from 23,369 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,548 people, or 10.9%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years. 463 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 54.0% of that increase. That puts 1,088 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates and newly validated post-Census addresses, the suburb of Mernda records an estimated population of approximately 25,917 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,548 people (10.9%) compared to the 23,369 residents counted in the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from an estimated resident population base of 25,915 identified via the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 463 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. The suburb of Mernda displays a density of 1,088 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both Victoria (9.5%) and nationwide figures, the suburb of Mernda's 10.9% post-2021 expansion positions it as a key regional growth driver, with natural increase generating roughly 54.0% of these overall demographic additions in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2-level projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point, while applying 2023 Victorian State Government LGA models via weighted aggregations for unlisted areas, including age-bracket growth trends covering 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts position the suburb of Mernda within the highest 10 percent of all statistical zones evaluated by AreaSearch. Based on these compiled SA2 calculations, the suburb of Mernda is projected to expand by 16,990 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 65.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
712 new dwellings have been approved in Mernda over the past five years, an average of 142 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 136 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 136, broadly in line with 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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An assessment of ABS building statistics by AreaSearch shows that dwelling consents in Mernda have averaged roughly 142 per year, accumulating to 712 approved homes across the latest 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 136 approvals have been logged. With roughly 4.3 new occupants arriving for every home built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction continues to trail incoming residential demand, driving heightened buyer competition and pricing pressure. New builds show an average construction value of $412,000, aligning with broader regional norms, while non-residential activity remains very quiet with $849,000 in approved commercial work during the current financial year.
Per-capita construction volumes in Mernda sit significantly below regional standards, trailing Greater Melbourne by 60.0%. This limited flow of new supply tends to support price stability and demand for established dwellings. Standalone houses represent 84.0% of approved residential projects compared to 16.0% for medium and high-density formats, reinforcing the low-density, family-oriented suburban fabric favored by buyers seeking space. The locality currently records roughly 216 people per dwelling approval, indicating substantial capacity for future development. According to the latest quarterly analysis from AreaSearch, Mernda is projected to welcome 16,988 additional residents through to 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at present rates, building output may fall behind demographic expansion, intensifying market competition and providing persistent support for property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mernda
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mernda, worth an estimated $3.06 billion. A further 122 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.7 billion. 36 are already under construction and 49 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 economic momentum and community development are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, civic programs, and major project investments. AreaSearch has tracked 34 key infrastructure initiatives influencing the district, highlighted by major undertakings such as Mernda Town Centre, Regional Sports Precinct Mernda, Mernda Rise Estate, and River Run, with key developments detailed below.
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Mernda Town Centre
A 27-hectare master-planned mixed-use town centre next to Mernda Railway Station in Melbourne's northern growth corridor. Stage 1, the Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre, opened in 2022 with around 9,580 square metres of gross lettable area, anchored by Woolworths, The Reject Shop, BWS and Marketplace Fresh, plus 27 specialty stores and 480 car parks. A 2-hectare parcel within the precinct was sold to the Victorian Government for the new Mernda Community Hospital, delivered by Lendlease for the Victorian Health Building Authority and Northern Health, with construction completed and progressive opening underway.Two surrounding development superlots, suitable for additional retail, commercial and medium-to-higher density residential outcomes, were brought to market via Stonebridge in 2023. Future stages are planned to include further commercial, medical, entertainment and residential development, with an overall project end value of approximately AUD 500 million.
Regional Sports Precinct Mernda
Multi-stage regional sports and aquatic precinct at Plenty Road, Mernda. Stage 2 construction commenced July 2025 following a $42.14 million contract award, delivering six indoor multipurpose courts (basketball, netball), eight outdoor netball courts, changerooms, foyer, creche, multipurpose rooms, 350 fixed and 1,000 retractable seats, and car parking. Funded by $11.5 million from the Federal Government (Thriving Suburbs and Play Our Way programs) and $20 million from the Victorian Government. Stage 3 will add a 50-metre pool, warm water exercise pool, learn-to-swim pool, leisure pool, gym, and group fitness area, with construction scheduled to begin 2027/28.Designed by COX Architecture with landscape architecture by Tract. Addresses a deficit of 43 indoor courts and 32 outdoor courts across the City of Whittlesea.
Mernda Rise Estate
Mernda Rise is a boutique residential development by Resimax Group featuring approximately 200 premium home and land packages. Located on elevated terrain with panoramic views, the estate is designed in harmony with surrounding nature including protected indigenous trees and proximity to Quarry Hill Park. Tick Homes serves as the exclusive building partner, offering homes with premium inclusions such as Caesarstone benchtops, high ceilings, and stainless steel appliances. The development represents one of the last remaining residential opportunities in established Mernda.
River Run
River Run is a master-planned estate designed to be a flourishing community where families can grow and create lasting memories, celebrating the surrounding area's natural beauty and lifestyle attributes. The development comprises a mix of 54 townhouses and single-level traditional dwellings, as well as the restoration and renovation of an original 1800s homestead. Located alongside the flowing Plenty River with direct access to Plenty Gorge Parklands, offering unrivaled natural amenities and connectivity to Melbourne's thriving northern region.
Station Road Development Plan
Approved development plan for seven properties in Mernda guiding residential development. The plan provides framework for medium density housing with potential for 66+ dwellings across the precinct. Located within walking distance of Mernda Railway Station and Town Centre, the development capitalizes on excellent transport connectivity and growing amenities in this rapidly expanding suburb.
Mernda Community Hospital
Mernda Community Hospital is a small public hospital providing a range of everyday health services to Melbourne's outer north. Officially opened in November 2025, the facility delivers urgent care, dialysis, mental health services, and specialist clinics. Operated by Northern Health, it aims to reduce pressure on major hospitals like Northern Hospital Epping while offering community-based care including pharmacy, dental, and pathology services.
Mernda Villages by Stockland
A well-established masterplanned residential community developed by Stockland, featuring diverse housing options, a neighbourhood shopping centre, community facilities, parks, and over 70 hectares of open space with walking and bicycle paths. The project has received multiple industry accolades including a UDIA Masterplanned Development Award and an Excellence in Timber Design Award.
Mernda Rail Extension
Completed 8km rail extension from South Morang to Mernda with three new stations (Mernda, Hawkstowe, and Middle Gorge). Opened in August 2018, ahead of schedule. Features include 2,000 car parking spaces, walking and cycling paths, transport hubs, grade separations, and a train stabling yard. The $600 million project serves over 8,000 commuters daily with frequent services to Melbourne CBD. A related stabling yard extension is in design stage for future capacity.
14,479 residents of Mernda are employed, from a labour force of 15,164. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 76.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,724, about 76% 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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Mernda maintains a qualified resident workforce with solid representation across key public and essential service sectors. Aggregated statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch indicates an unemployment rate of 4.5% and a 1.9% year-on-year rise in employment. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 14,479, keeping the jobless rate 0.3% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Labor force participation is exceptionally strong at 76.4%, surpassing the metropolitan standard of 70.1%. While remote work was recorded at 23.1% during the Census, these figures reflect the prevailing Covid-19 lockdown environment at that time.
The primary industry sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. A notable concentration exists within health care & social assistance, which captures 1.3 times the regional employment share. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, accounting for 5.6% of the workforce compared to 10.1% across the wider region. Comparisons between the resident workforce and locally situated jobs demonstrate that this predominantly residential district provides relatively few local commercial employment opportunities. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data, drawn from larger statistical regions, indicates that employment rose by 1.9% and the labour force grew by 2.9% during the year to March 2026, which led to an increase in unemployment of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 can provide additional context regarding future demand in Mernda. These forecasts span five and ten year intervals and have been aligned with local employment patterns to project growth trends. Over a five year horizon, national employment is expected to grow by 6.6%, while a ten year horizon projects a 13.7% increase. Sectoral growth rates vary considerably, and when these industry specific estimates are applied to Mernda's current employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years. This calculation uses a basic weighting method for demonstration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mernda is $2,011 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $879 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,995 a year against an average of $63,145. 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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Aggregated ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 places taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Mernda below national benchmarks. Individual taxpayers record a median income of $54,995 and a mean income of $63,145, trailing Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% Wage Price Index lift since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 figures of roughly $60,286 (median) and $69,220 (average). Across broader Census metrics, personal, family, and household earnings align near the 64th percentile nationwide. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket forms the largest cohort, containing 41.9% of residents (10,859 people) against 32.8% regionally.
While residential accommodation absorbs 18.0% of local income, net disposable resources rank in the 63rd percentile, with overall SEIFA income placing the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mernda had 7,530 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 2% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,937 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show Mernda's housing stock is heavily dominated by detached houses at 89.3%, with apartments, townhouses, and other formats comprising 10.7%, contrasted against Melbourne metro where standalone houses account for 67.9% and alternate dwellings 32.1%. Outright ownership sits at 14.7%, trailing metropolitan levels, while 57.0% of properties are mortgaged and 28.3% are occupied by tenants. Typical monthly home loan payments stand at $1,937 and median weekly rent is $381, both sitting beneath Melbourne metro benchmarks of $2,000 and $390. Relative to national figures, however, Mernda's repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863 per month, and rental rates surpass the national level of $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mernda counted 7,530 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,351 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 83.2% of local residences, made up of couples with children (48.5%), childless couples (20.0%), and single-parent arrangements (13.7%). The remaining 16.8% consists of non-family households, including single-person living arrangements at 15.0% and shared households at 1.8%. Typical occupancy stands at 3.0 people per household, exceeding the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.1% of adults in Mernda hold a university qualification, including 19.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 21.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,743 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,060 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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Tertiary attainment among Mernda residents sits below metropolitan benchmarks, with 31.1% of those aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 19.8%, postgraduate studies account for 8.7%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.6%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications show strong representation, with 34.3% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (21.0%). A substantial 34.0% of the local population is actively engaged in formal learning. This student cohort includes 13.5% attending primary schools, 7.5% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.4% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mernda reaches 83 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 8,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Transport networks across Mernda encompass 83 designated stops providing bus connectivity across the area. These transit points are linked by 9 discrete routes that generate 8,678 passenger trips each week. Access is convenient, with residents residing an average of 251 meters from their nearest transit node. Given the district's residential focus, outbound commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of journeys and rail transit capturing 8%. Vehicle access averages 1.5 cars per household, surpassing regional averages, while 23.1% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census amid prevailing pandemic conditions.
Public transport operations generate an average of 1,239 daily trips across the broader network, representing roughly 104 departures per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.7% of residents in Mernda report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Public health indicators for Mernda present generally favorable conditions, with AreaSearch mortality and illness metrics aligning closely with nationwide standards. While chronic health challenges are relatively infrequent across the broader community, they register higher than average among vulnerable, older age groups. Private medical insurance coverage is held by approximately 52% of the population (~13,430 people), falling short of the 56.7% proportion recorded throughout Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 7.3 and 6.9% of residents. Conversely, 76.7% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Melbourne figure of 72.6%.
Working-age cohorts maintain strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 9.6% of residents (2,488 people), below the metropolitan benchmark of 15.1%, with older cohorts facing greater health challenges that place them lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.4% of Mernda residents were born overseas and 40.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.2%) and English (16.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established in Mernda, where 36.4% of residents were born abroad and 40.7% communicate in a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 47.0% of the population. Hinduism exhibits notable local prominence, accounting for 9.9% of residents compared to 4.4% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding reported parent heritage, the leading backgrounds in Mernda are Australian (18.2%), Other (17.9%), and English (16.7%). Several cultural communities show pronounced local concentrations relative to regional norms, including Macedonian residents at 2.8% (versus 0.7% across the region), Indian at 9.1% (versus 4.2%), and Sri Lankan at 1.1% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mernda is 34, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 24.8% 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 age structure in the suburb of Mernda skews younger than metropolitan benchmarks. As of August 2026, children and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 35.4% of the population, compared to 30.5% in Greater Melbourne, while seniors aged 65+ account for 9.6% against a regional share of 15.1%. AreaSearch assesses the local median age at 34 as of August 2026, rising from 33 at the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years younger than Greater Melbourne's Census figure of 37. Since the Census, the most significant shift occurred in the 45 - 64 age group, which increased from 18.0% to an estimated 21.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 45 - 64 cohort is expected to generate the largest absolute gain, adding 5,913 people (107%) to reach 11,459, while the 65+ group will experience the fastest rate of growth, climbing 126% to reach 5,618.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mernda
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 21 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 463 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,369 at the 2021 Census → 25,917 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 Aug 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 (SAL21659). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.