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Mill Park has an estimated 29,210 residents, up from 28,712 at the 2021 Census — a change of 498 people, or 1.7%. 132 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,232 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Mill Park has an estimated population of approximately 29,210, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates alongside validated new addresses recorded since the Census. When compared to the 2021 Census tally of 28,712 people, this represents an addition of 498 people (1.7%). The figure is derived from an estimated resident population of 29,202 based on the ABS June 2025 ERP release, together with 132 validated new addresses identified post-Census. Consequently, the population density stands at 2,231 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national average across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 74.0% of recent population additions in the suburb of Mill Park. For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch integrates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, projections draw from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA trends down to the SA2 level. Between 2032 and 2041, age-specific growth rates derived from these models are incorporated across all districts. Looking ahead, long-term projections place the suburb of Mill Park in the top quartile nationally for demographic expansion, with an anticipated gain of 7,377 persons by 2041 via aggregated SA2 forecasts, representing a cumulative increase of 25.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
209 new dwellings have been approved in Mill Park over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 37% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building approval records by AreaSearch reveals that Mill Park has averaged approximately 41 new residential approvals annually, delivering an estimated 209 homes across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 22 approvals have been documented. Even with prior population contractions, residential construction has maintained a sound pace relative to demand—benefiting buyers—with new dwellings carrying an average construction cost of $491,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $15.7 million during the current financial year, signaling moderate commercial activity. Per capita building approvals in Mill Park sit 89.0% below the Greater Melbourne regional average.
This constrained pipeline of new dwellings tends to reinforce demand and protect values within the established housing stock. Activity also tracks below national levels, highlighting market maturity and potential physical or planning constraints. Of recent residential approvals, 37.0% were standalone houses while 63.0% were attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density formats creates more affordable buying options for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. It also represents a clear shift away from the existing profile (where houses comprise 88.0%), reflecting diminishing greenfield land along with changing affordability requirements. With roughly 1536 people per approval, the area reflects an established urban setting. Long-term forecasts anticipate the addition of 7,369 residents to Mill Park by 2041, based on the latest quarterly assessment from AreaSearch. If dwelling approvals persist at existing levels, local construction may struggle to keep up with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mill Park
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mill Park, worth an estimated $206 million. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.1 billion. 20 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 investment, strategic planning, and major capital works serve as critical determinants of suburban performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 active or planned developments expected to influence the community. Notable initiatives include The Stables Kindergarten Redevelopment, The Gorge Townhomes, Mill Park Place Framework, and the Peter Hopper Lake Revitalisation.
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The Stables Kindergarten Redevelopment
Redevelopment of The Stables Kindergarten into a modern two-room early learning facility with landscaped outdoor play areas, staff amenities, onsite parking and sustainable design features including solar panels, rainwater reuse and double glazing. Construction is progressing well with foundations, framing and roofing substantially completed. The kindergarten is operating from a temporary site at 152 Mill Park Drive during construction, with opening planned for Term 1 2027.
The Gorge Townhomes
A proposed residential development comprising 56 modern townhouses with 3 and 4 bedroom configurations at 60 Gorge Road, South Morang. Residences feature contemporary design, high-quality finishes, and sustainable building practices. The project is in pre-construction phase with plans and permits approved for 56 townhouses, located adjacent to Morang South Primary School.
Mill Park Place Framework
The Mill Park Place Framework outlines a shared vision for the future development of Mill Park, guiding stakeholders including government bodies, developers, community groups, and residents. It focuses on key opportunities identified by the community to shape and improve local spaces, such as streets, public spaces, parks, community precincts, infrastructure, and built form, with changes introduced gradually over time. The framework aligns with Victorian State Government and City of Whittlesea policies, including the Plan for Victoria, Whittlesea 2040: A Place for All, and the Plenty Valley Structure Plan.It addresses opportunities and challenges under four themes: greener spaces, connected places, thriving community and culture, and land use and built form, with key directions and initiatives for implementation.
Peter Hopper Lake Revitalisation
Multi-stage environmental restoration project to improve the long-term health of Peter Hopper Lake through large-scale sediment removal, stormwater treatment infrastructure, a gross pollutant trap, sediment pond, raingarden, water circulation pumps and habitat improvements. Construction was completed in early 2026, with ongoing monitoring of water quality and establishment of aquatic vegetation. A separate circuit path reconstruction is scheduled following the lake works.
Tram Route 86 Extension
Proposed extension of Melbourne's Tram Route 86 from its current terminus at Bundoora RMIT to South Morang via Mill Park and Plenty Valley Town Centre. Advocated by the City of Whittlesea, the extension aims to improve public transport connectivity in the northern suburbs by linking residents directly to the Mernda train line, education hubs, and retail services. The project is currently awaiting state government funding and a definitive timeline.
Mill Park Basketball Stadium Upgrade
The $3 million redevelopment of Mill Park Basketball Stadium has been completed, officially opening in October 2022. The upgrade transformed the facility with female-friendly change rooms, accessible public toilets, shower and change facilities, an updated kitchen and canteen, front reception area improvements, and HVAC system upgrades. The stadium now features four courts accommodating over 600 spectators and serves as home to the Whittlesea City Basketball Association with more than 4,400 members. Managed by Sports Stadiums Victoria, the facility provides inclusive participation opportunities and modern amenities for basketball, netball, and various community activities.
Central South Morang Shopping Centre
A 12,000sqm purpose-built neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Woolworths supermarket with 24 specialty retailers including Petbarn, Decathlon, Chemist Warehouse, Anytime Fitness, Salvos, Red Rooster and Tasman Fresh Meats. Features ground-level supermarket, specialty and large format retail, restaurant facilities, flexible office space, and approximately 250 free car parking spaces.
Trilogy Place
A collection of 55 contemporary two, three, and four-bedroom townhomes designed by acclaimed architect Rothelowman, featuring large windows for natural light and parkland views, built to 6-star energy rating with optional 10kWh battery storage and 5kW solar panels. The development offers modern functional design with quality finishes throughout.
16,236 residents of Mill Park are employed, from a labour force of 17,127. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 68.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 23,908, about 82% 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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Mill Park possesses a skilled local workforce featuring strong participation across essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and an estimated 1.6% rise in employment over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, 16,236 local residents were employed. The local jobless rate sits 0.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, whereas participation rates align closely with the regional figure of 70.1%. Census records show 22.6% of workers operated from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent just 6.5% of the workforce, trailing the regional standard of 10.1%. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against the resident workforce suggests that this predominantly residential district provides limited employment within its own borders. According to an AreaSearch analysis that combined SALM and ABS figures, employment rose by 1.6% and the labour force grew by 2.8% during the year to March 2026, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.2 percentage points. In Greater Melbourne, the picture was different, with employment increasing by 2.1%, the labour force expanding by 2.3%, and unemployment climbing by only 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipating future job demand in Mill Park. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment structure to project growth trends. Over the five-year period, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6%, while the ten-year forecast shows a 13.7% increase, though these gains vary considerably across different industries. When these sector-specific rates are applied to Mill Park's current job composition, the area is expected to see a 6.4% rise in employment over five years and a 13.3% rise over ten years. This projection is based on a straightforward weighting exercise for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mill Park is $1,735 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $716 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,001 a year against an average of $59,974. 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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ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Mill Park below national benchmarks. Median taxpayer income in the suburb of Mill Park was $51,001 while the average reached $59,974, compared to Greater Melbourne metrics of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% from financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $55,907 (median) and $65,743 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census situated local household income at the 49th percentile ($1,735 weekly) and individual earnings at the 31st percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for 34.6% of local residents (10,106 people), mirroring the regional rate of 32.8%. Following housing obligations, residents retain 86.5% of income for living costs, with the suburb ranking in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mill Park had 10,057 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 3% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $366 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,748 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, separate houses made up 87.7% of residential stock in Mill Park, with alternative formats (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings) accounting for 12.3%, contrasted with Melbourne metro distributions of 67.9% and 32.1% respectively. Outright home ownership was notably elevated relative to the wider metropolitan area, standing at 39.8%, while mortgaged properties represented 36.9% and rental housing accounted for 23.3%. Median monthly mortgage costs in Mill Park were $1,748 and median weekly rents were $366, both remaining lower than Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, local mortgage repayments sit below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mill Park counted 10,057 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 78.6%, with couples with children making up 39.7%, couples without children representing 25.1%, and single-parent households accounting for 12.7%. Non-family living arrangements comprise the remaining 21.4%, consisting of single-person households at 18.8% and group households at 2.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.2% of adults in Mill Park hold a university qualification, including 17.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.9% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,438 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,038 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 educational attainment in the district presents an area for development, with 26.2% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees account for 17.5% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is strongly represented, as 31.3% of people aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, including 11.4% with advanced diplomas and 19.9% with certificates. Student engagement remains substantial across the community, with 26.9% of residents actively undertaking formal study. This cohort comprises 8.1% attending primary school, 7.1% in secondary school, and 5.9% enrolled in higher or tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mill Park reaches 153 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 8,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Local public transit networks feature 153 active stops across Mill Park, operating via dedicated bus services. A total of 13 separate routes service these stops, delivering 8,909 passenger trips every week. Network accessibility is high, with typical walking distances of 186 meters to the nearest transit point. Commuting remains heavily outward-focused, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode for 91% of commuters. Average motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional standard, while 22.6% of residents worked remotely according to 2021 Census figures collected during pandemic conditions.
Transit services provide an average volume of 1,272 trips per day across all operating lines, translating to approximately 58 weekly trips for each transit stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the suburb center.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.9% of residents in Mill Park report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Overall health outcomes among Mill Park residents remain favorable, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality and morbidity aligning broadly with Australian benchmarks. While general incidence of common medical conditions remains contained, rates elevate among older, vulnerable demographics. Approximately 51% of the population (~14,777 people) maintains private health insurance coverage, falling behind the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, impacting 7.6% and 7.1% of the population respectively, while 70.9% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 exhibit better-than-average health metrics. Those aged 65 and over constitute 19.5% of the community (5,695 people), above the 15.1% share recorded in Greater Melbourne, though national health comparisons for this group are comparatively lower than for the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.4% of Mill Park residents were born overseas and 43.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.4%) and English (13.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Mill Park, where 37.4% of the population was born overseas and 43.7% speak a language other than English in their household. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, observed by 59.8% of the community compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding reported parental heritage, the most common ancestries identified are Australian (15.4%), Other (14.2%), and English (13.5%), with English heritage notably lower than the regional rate of 20.1%. Several European ancestries show substantial representation relative to metropolitan benchmarks, including Macedonian at 6.0% (compared to 0.7% across the region), Italian at 12.9% (versus 5.2%), and Greek at 6.6% (versus 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mill Park is 40. 26.4% 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 demographic profile in Mill Park skews older relative to metropolitan averages. Estimates as at August 2026 show that older adults and retirees (65+) represent 19.5% of the population, exceeding the 15.1% seen in Greater Melbourne, while young-to-middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 28.3%, below the wider metropolitan proportion of 32.1%. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 3 years older than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at that time. The 65+ cohort has expanded from 16.0% at the Census to an estimated 19.5%.
Projections to 2041 indicate older age cohorts will drive the bulk of local growth, increasing by 3,765 residents (66%) to total 9,461.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mill Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 8 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 132 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (28,712 at the 2021 Census → 29,210 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 (SAL21683). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.