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Mickleham has an estimated 29,484 residents, up from 17,452 at the 2021 Census — a change of 12,032 people, or 68.9%. Growth has averaged 15.6% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 4,295 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 77.0% of that increase. That puts 539 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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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and address validations completed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mickleham is home to an estimated 29,484 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 12,032 people (68.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 17,452 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 29,051, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) alongside 4,295 validated new addresses added after the Census date. Such a population size results in a density of 538 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential space for future expansion.
The 68.9% growth rate of the suburb of Mickleham since the 2021 census outpaced the state (9.3%) and the national benchmark, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. Recent population gains were mainly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 77.0% of the overall increase, though all contributors, including natural increase and overseas migration, remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 data is unavailable, AreaSearch uses State Government of VIC Regional and LGA forecasts from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of population changes from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected growth rates by age cohort from these calculations are also utilized across all zones for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic forecasts indicate exceptional growth that ranks within the top 10 percent of all statistical zones in Australia, with the suburb of Mickleham projected to add 41,695 persons by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing a 139.9% overall expansion over the 16 years.
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5,560 new dwellings have been approved in Mickleham over the past five years, an average of 1,112 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 38 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,088 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,140, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics mapped from local areas, Mickleham has averaged approximately 1,112 residential approvals each year, summing to an estimated 5,560 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 1,045 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2.7 new occupants annually per dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating steady demand that underpins property values, newly constructed homes average a cost of $371,000. Furthermore, $128.4 million in commercial development approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to significant local business investment.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, Mickleham experiences 354.0% higher building activity per capita, offering prospective buyers extensive options. This volume of activity sits well above the national average, showing strong interest from developers. Recent residential projects consist of 85.0% detached houses and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining a low-density environment focused on single-family homes that appeal to buyers desiring space. With roughly 19 people per dwelling approval, Mickleham exhibits the typical traits of an expanding growth corridor. Demographic forecasts project that Mickleham will add 41,253 residents through to 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Current building volumes appear aligned with prospective demand, encouraging balanced market dynamics without driving up prices excessively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mickleham
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mickleham, worth an estimated $25.1 billion. A further 123 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $84 billion. 54 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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 works, and planning updates represent key drivers of real estate performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 62 projects that are expected to influence this locality. High-profile developments include Botanical Estate, Botanical Village Town Centre, Mickleham Secondary College, and the Northern Suburbs New Schools Construction Program (opening in 2026), with the following breakdown detailing the most significant undertakings.
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Botanical Estate
A masterplanned residential community in Mickleham featuring approximately 2,400 dwellings across multiple neighbourhoods with over 30 hectares of planned open space, including a 22-hectare Botanical Park with wetlands and botanical-themed gardens. The Botanical Village Town Centre opened in early 2026 anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket and Liquorland, with around 25 specialty stores including dining, health services, gym, pharmacy and a medical centre opening progressively. An Aspire Early Learning and Kindergarten centre has also been added to the precinct.The estate offers land lots from under 300 square metres to over 2,800 square metres, house and land packages, and townhomes, with easy access to Melbourne CBD via Mickleham Road and the Tullamarine Freeway.
Botanical Village
Botanical Village is a neighbourhood activity centre in Mickleham anchored by Coles and supported by around 25 specialty retailers, health services, dining, fitness, a pharmacy, Liquorland and Aspire Early Learning and Kindergarten. Coles opened on 18 March 2026, with remaining shops and services opening progressively. The precinct was developed by Oreana and is now listed in IFM Investors' retail real estate portfolio.
Cloverton Metropolitan Activity Centre
The Cloverton Metropolitan Activity Centre is a state-significant mixed-use precinct planned as the primary employment, retail and services hub for Melbourne's northern growth corridor. The long-term vision includes a regional retail centre, commercial offices, tertiary education, a private hospital, community facilities, a future railway station and extensive public open space. During 2025-2026 the project received Federal Precincts and Partnerships Program funding to progress detailed planning through a partnership involving Stockland, Hume City Council, Mitchell Shire Council and the City of Whittlesea.
Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street Intersection Upgrade
Transforming the roundabout at Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street into a fully signalised intersection, building a new bridge over Kalkallo Creek, adding extra lanes, and installing safety barriers to improve traffic flow and safety.
Mickleham Road Upgrade
Major staged upgrade of Mickleham Road to improve safety, reduce congestion and increase capacity in Melbourne's northern growth corridor. Stage 1 between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard opened in late 2024. Stage 2 between Dellamore Boulevard and Craigieburn Road remains in planning following completion of the business case. The Australian and Victorian governments committed AUD 250 million in 2025, with planning, environmental investigations, design refinement and procurement continuing ahead of construction expected to commence in 2027.
New Schools Construction Program - Northern Suburbs (2026 openings)
Victorian School Building Authority program delivering multiple new government schools for Melbourne growth areas. Gamadji Primary School (Craigieburn), Umarkoo Primary School (Wollert), Kolorer College (Cobblebank) and Birranga College (Clyde North) all opened for Term 1, 2026. The program also includes ongoing expansion works at nearby existing schools to support continued population growth.
Mickleham Secondary College
Mickleham Secondary College is a Victorian Government secondary school serving Melbourne's northern growth corridor. The original campus opened in 2023 and the additional stage has now been completed, delivering a new learning neighbourhood, arts building and landscaping to expand capacity by approximately 675 places, increasing the school's long-term capacity to around 1,200 students.
Kinbrook Estate
Kinbrook is a 70 hectare masterplanned residential community in Donnybrook, in Melbourne's northern growth corridor, developed by Moremac Property Group. The estate comprises four neighbourhoods - Ashbourne, Oakham, The Glide, and Lavender Rain - offering land lots, house and land packages, and townhomes across 1,170 dwellings in total. Amenity includes Glide Park, the newly completed Lavender Rain Park, walking trails, and frontage to the Merri Creek Reserve, with a pedestrian bridge planned across the creek to connect to future open space.Land releases have progressed past Stage 32, with lots typically selling out within days of release. The estate sits 35km north of the Melbourne CBD, with access to Donnybrook train station and the Hume Freeway.
13,881 residents of Mickleham are employed, from a labour force of 14,706. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 71.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 23,644, about 80% 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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Mickleham features a highly educated labor force, with notable concentration in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and stable employment patterns over the past year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, 13,881 residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 0.8% higher than the 4.8% recorded in Greater Melbourne, while participation in the workforce aligns closely with Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census records indicate that a moderate 17.5% of workers operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and construction.
The community displays a distinct occupational concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with a employment proportion 2.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.3% of the local workforce, compared to 10.1% in Greater Melbourne. This highly residential locality offers few jobs within its borders, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the 12-month timeframe experienced a 0.4% rise in employment alongside a 0.2% drop in the labor force, causing the unemployment rate to contract by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment and a 2.3% rise in the labor force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends within Mickleham. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local employment distribution to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to Mickleham's labor structure indicates local employment should grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes local population projections).
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Median household income in Mickleham is $1,968 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $864 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,909 a year against an average of $55,197. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the taxpayer median income in the suburb of Mickleham is $47,909, with an average of $55,197. These figures are below the national averages, and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates stand at roughly $52,518 for the median and $60,507 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in Mickleham around the 62nd percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures reveal that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains 47.2% of the population (13,916 people), which aligns with the broader regional pattern where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Significant housing expenses absorb 20.7% of earnings, yet healthy incomes keep disposable earnings at the 57th percentile, and the local SEIFA income measure sits in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mickleham had 5,019 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 68% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential configurations in Mickleham at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.4% detached houses and 1.6% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative housing), compared to Greater Melbourne's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of outright home ownership in Mickleham stood below the metropolitan rate at 8.8%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (68.1%) or rented (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the Melbourne metropolitan average, whereas the median weekly rent was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 monthly mortgage and $390 weekly rent.
On a national scale, Mickleham's monthly mortgage payments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mickleham counted 5,019 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,479 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 11% 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.1%, consisting of couples with children at 55.8%, couples without children at 19.3%, and single-parent homes at 10.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.9%, which includes single-person households at 10.8% and group households at 2.1%. The average household size of 3.3 residents is larger than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.2% of adults in Mickleham hold a university qualification, including 18.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 5,044 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 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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Academic credentials among Mickleham residents sit below the regional average, with 29.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This difference suggests opportunities for further educational programs and vocational training. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate study at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 35.0% of the population aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.8%) and certificates (20.2%). School and study enrollment is remarkably strong, with 33.9% of the population engaged in formal learning.
This comprises 13.0% enrolled in primary schools, 6.6% in high schools, and 3.7% undertaking university or higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mickleham reaches 47 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit audits identify 47 active transit stops serving Mickleham, which consist of bus connections. These stops are served by 4 distinct routes, delivering a combined total of 438 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is considered good, with local homes positioned an average of 329 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 90%, and trains accounting for 6%. Household car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles, higher than the regional average. About 17.5% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit services average 62 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 9 weekly departures per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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83.5% of residents in Mickleham report no long-term health condition. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Mickleham displays positive health metrics based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, with common conditions showing low frequency in the general community, though higher relative to national figures for older, vulnerable groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is particularly low, accounting for roughly 49% of the population (~14,364 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the region are asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 6.1% and 4.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 83.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 4.1% of the population (1,208 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.0%, though ranking lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.3% of Mickleham residents were born overseas and 60.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (13.4%) and Indian (12.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mickleham ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 47.3% of residents born outside Australia and 60.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 41.2% of the population. The most prominent divergence from the norm is in the Other category, which represents 16.1% of residents, significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds (parents' countries of birth), the primary groups in Mickleham are Other, which makes up 34.8% of the population (well above the regional average of 14.6%), Australian at 13.4%, and Indian at 12.7% (well above the regional average of 4.2%).
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with Samoan background notably higher at 2.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan background at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%), and Lebanese background at 1.8% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mickleham is 29, younger than 98% of areas nationally. 28.4% 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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Registering a median age of 29, Mickleham's population is considerably younger than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and well below the Australian national median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mickleham has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (23.4%) but a lower share of people aged 65 - 74 (3.0%). The 35 - 44 cohort is substantially higher than the national figure of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 18.7% to 23.4% of the population, and the 5 to 14 age group grew from 16.0% to 19.0%.
By contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 25.1% to 18.3%, and the 0 to 4 group fell from 13.3% to 10.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic models indicate major transitions in the local age structure, with the 35 to 44 cohort expected to grow by 8,011 people (116%), rising from 6,899 to 14,911.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mickleham
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 16 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 — 4,295 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,452 at the 2021 Census → 29,484 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 (SAL21675). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.