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Miners Rest has an estimated 3,862 residents, up from 3,829 at the 2021 Census. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 87% of areas nationally. That puts 129 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases covering the wider region, alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Miners Rest has an estimated population of approximately 3,862 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 33 individuals (0.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,829 residents. This shift is calculated from the estimated resident figure of 3,862, determined by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 34 newly validated locations since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 128 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per individual and capacity for future expansion.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Miners Rest has shown steady development with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%, exceeding the broader SA3 area. The population expansion was mostly driven by international arrivals, which accounted for roughly 75.0% of the overall gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the starting point. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the regional and LGA projections released by the Victorian State Government in 2023, modifying them via a weighted aggregation technique of population expansion from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age group growth rates obtained from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographics, a substantial rise in population is anticipated within the top quarter of Australian regional locations, with the area projected to increase by 1,145 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall expansion of 29.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
42 new dwellings have been approved in Miners Rest over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on an analysis of ABS residential building permits allocated from statistical divisions, the suburb of Miners Rest averages roughly 8 new dwellings approved annually, amounting to a total of 42 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 4 permits have been registered so far. With an average of 4.1 new inhabitants per year for each home constructed over the previous 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), demand outstrips new building activity, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new properties are built at an average value of $385,000—slightly above the regional benchmark—showing a focus on premium projects.
Furthermore, $19.1 million in commercial building permits have been signed off this financial year, pointing to balanced commercial development. In comparison to the Rest of Vic., the suburb of Miners Rest exhibits significantly lower building activity (82.0% below the regional average per capita). This undersupply of fresh housing typically bolsters the demand and pricing of established homes. This rate is also below the national average, reflecting a mature market and highlighting potential planning limits. Recent projects consist of 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% medium and high-density options, demonstrating an increasing selection of medium-density properties that offer varied options across budgets, ranging from classic family homes to more economical compact designs. This is a clear departure from the historical housing stock (which currently stands at 99.0% houses), signaling a dwindling supply of vacant land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and the demand for more varied, economical housing. The estimated ratio of 455 individuals in the locality per residential permit highlights a quiet development climate with low activity. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Miners Rest will gain 1,145 residents by 2041 (utilizing the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch). Should the current pace of construction persist, the supply of homes may fall short of demographic growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support higher home valuations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Miners Rest
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Miners Rest, worth an estimated $200 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.29 billion. 7 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 key projects that are expected to influence the locality. Important initiatives include the Western Victoria Aviation Precinct Ballarat, Waters Edge, Miners Rest, the Miners Rest Township Plan, and the Miners Rest Primary School Redevelopment, with the following list outlining the most significant developments.
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Waters Edge, Miners Rest
Waters Edge is a proposed master-planned residential community at Miners Rest on a former basalt quarry site. The project is planned to deliver more than 500 residential lots together with mixed-use and local commercial opportunities, extensive open space, lakes and landscaped waterways. The estate remains listed by Resi Ventures as a coming soon community while the broader Miners Rest planning framework has progressed through planning scheme amendments.
Miners Rest Township Plan
Strategic planning scheme adopted by the City of Ballarat in December 2019 to guide land use, residential growth, development, and community infrastructure in the Miners Rest township through to 2040. Key land use planning elements, including rezoning land in the northern part to Neighbourhood Residential Zone - Schedule 3 to protect rural township character, were implemented into the Ballarat Planning Scheme via Amendment C235ball, which was approved by the Minister for Planning on 31 October 2023.
Miners Rest Primary School Redevelopment
Expansion and upgrade of the primary school, including 10 new classrooms, a new entry and administration area, arts and music rooms, food tech facilities, a kitchen garden, landscaped open play areas, and a competition-standard gymnasium and synthetic grass football oval. The project also involved acquiring extra land to enlarge the site from 1.5 hectares to 5.2 hectares to accommodate future growth. The redevelopment was completed in 2021.
Wendouree Library and Learning Centre
A proposed 2,700 sqm double-storey library and learning centre at Weeramar Park that will replace the existing Wendouree Library at Stockland Wendouree. The facility will include a modern library, City of Ballarat customer service point, Visitor Information Centre services, Parent Place, maker space, study and activity areas, relaxation spaces, cafe and free WiFi. Haskell Architects, with Porter Architects, is completing the detailed design following appointment in June 2025. Community engagement on the detailed design has been undertaken and the project remains a Tier 1 advocacy priority while the City of Ballarat seeks State and Federal Government funding for construction.
Learmonth Road Retail Hub
A large-format retail destination in Wendouree spanning approximately 29,450 square metres, completed in early 2026. Designed for homemaker and lifestyle brands, the centre features over 360 on-site car parks and tenancies ranging from 1,000 to 2,700 square metres. Tenants include Amart Furniture, Forty Winks, Pillow Talk, Nick Scali, Eureka Furniture, Suave, Adriatic Furniture, and discount retailer Choice. The site occupies a strategic golden mile location on Learmonth Road with high visibility and approximately 20,000 daily passing vehicles.
Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework
The City of Ballarat is preparing a new Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for the Wendouree Station precinct as part of its Urban Renewal Program, initiated in 2024. The plan will guide land use, built form, housing development, employment retention and growth, transport integration, contamination management, and environmental and heritage outcomes around Wendouree train station. It supersedes the 2019 Wendouree Station Masterplan and will provide the strategic justification required to amend the Ballarat Planning Scheme.Community engagement is planned in two stages, commencing late 2025, including a Discussion Paper followed by a Draft Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for public comment.
Ballarat Private Hospital
A purpose-built three-storey private hospital development designed to serve the growing Ballarat West corridor. The facility features 24 inpatient beds and six state-of-the-art operating theatres on the upper levels, focused on lower-acuity surgical services. The ground floor acts as a multi-disciplinary medical hub, incorporating radiology, pathology, allied health suites, a pharmacy, and a cafe to support patients and the local community.
Project Windows and Doors Factory (Wendouree)
State of the art factory in Wendouree bringing JG King Homes and Project Windows and Doors operations under one roof. Solar powered automated production line makes double glazed, energy efficient uPVC windows and doors to support 7 star home builds, creating local jobs and boosting advanced manufacturing in Ballarat.
2,266 residents of Miners Rest are employed, from a labour force of 2,332. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 79.3%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 4,792, about 124% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Miners Rest possesses a capable workforce with strong representation in critical service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, and a 0.7% expansion in employment over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical geography data. As of March 2026, there are 2,266 employed residents, with an unemployment rate that is 0.9% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while labor participation is exceptionally high (79.3% relative to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census records indicate that a moderate 14.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. There is a remarkably high concentration of jobs in arts & recreation, which sits at 3.1 times the regional average. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 2.6% compared to the regional benchmark of 7.5%. With 1.1 employed persons for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the area operates as a job center, hosting more employment positions than resident workers and drawing in commuters from adjacent areas. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographic areas, the 12-month span showed a 0.7% rise in jobs alongside a 1.5% expansion of the labor force, which caused the jobless rate to increase by 0.7 percentage points. This stands in contrast to Regional Vic., where employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce decreased by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate dropped 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context for future demand in the suburb of Miners Rest. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with local industry profiles to project future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of expansion vary greatly by sector. Applying these sector projections to the employment composition of the suburb of Miners Rest suggests local employment will rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Miners Rest is $1,983 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $927 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,037 a year against an average of $84,338. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Tax data from the ATO, compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, shows that the suburb of Miners Rest has income levels that rank among the highest in the nation. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Miners Rest is $68,037, while the average income is $84,338, compared to Regional Vic. levels of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $74,582 for the median and $92,451 for the average as of March 2026.
According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Miners Rest sit around the 67th percentile nationally. The primary income group consists of 45.6% of residents (1,761 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the wider region where 30.3% fall into this category. After paying for housing, residents retain 86.4% of their income for other living costs, and the area is positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Miners Rest had 1,317 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.7%. 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 the suburb of Miners Rest at the time of the last Census consisted of 98.9% detached houses and 1.2% alternative housing types (including townhouses, flats, and other dwellings), compared to Regional Vic. where houses made up 90.1% and other formats represented 9.9%. Home ownership in the suburb of Miners Rest was below the regional standard at 23.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (59.6%) or occupied by tenants (16.9%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the regional average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent was registered at $360, compared to Regional Vic.
metrics of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, housing repayments in the suburb of Miners Rest are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Miners Rest counted 1,317 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 16% 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 make up the vast majority of households at 81.5%, which includes 39.4% couples raising children, 29.5% couples without children, and 11.4% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.5%, with single-person households at 15.8% and group living situations representing 2.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.2% of adults in Miners Rest hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 352 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality displays educational disparities, with university degree attainment (20.2%) sitting well below the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights both a regional deficiency and an opportunity for focused academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 41.4% of citizens aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (30.8%). Enrolment levels in study programs are high, with 31.3% of the local population currently signed up for formal study.
This comprises 13.1% attending primary schools, 8.0% in high schools, and 3.3% undertaking university or tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Miners Rest reaches 17 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 230 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 assessment shows 17 active stops situated within the suburb of Miners Rest. These stops are served by 2 separate transit routes, which provide a total of 228 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 275 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a mainly residential locality, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. Approximately 14.7% of residents worked from home (according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions).
Transit service frequency averages 32 runs per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 13 weekly runs for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.7% of residents in Miners Rest report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health measures indicate poorer overall outcomes in the suburb of Miners Rest, according to AreaSearch analyses of death rates and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, with common ailments slightly more widespread than average across both youth and elderly cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 60% of the population (2,320 people). This is in contrast to the 50.5% recorded across Regional Vic.. Asthma and mental health problems were the most frequent medical issues, affecting 10.4 and 9.5% of the local population, respectively, while 68.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic..
Health trends for working-age residents are generally standard. The suburb of Miners Rest has 8.0% of its population aged 65 and older (308 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%, and national rankings align closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Miners Rest is largely Australian-born, at 91.6% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.8%) and English (30.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Miners Rest shows below-average cultural diversity, with 91.6% of residents born in Australia, 93.9% holding citizenship, and 95.4% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, followed by 43.8% of the community. However, the most visible relative overrepresentation is for Islam, which accounts for 0.8% of the population, compared to 1.0% throughout Regional Vic.. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' birthplace), the three most common heritages in the suburb of Miners Rest are Australian at 33.8%, English at 30.7%, and Irish at 9.7%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Dutch heritage is highly represented at 2.6% (compared to 1.7% in the region), Maltese stands at 0.5% (compared to 0.5%), and Scottish heritage is at 8.3% (compared to 8.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Miners Rest is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 32 years in the suburb of Miners Rest is much lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and is also below the nationwide median of 38. Compared to Regional Vic., the suburb of Miners Rest has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (18.5%) but fewer people aged 65 - 74 (6.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 16.1% to 18.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 16.1% to 17.2%. On the other hand, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 11.7% to 10.2% and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 16.8% to 15.5%.
By 2041, the suburb of Miners Rest is projected to experience major changes in its age demographics. Driving this shift, the 25 to 34 age bracket will expand by 60% (an increase of 428 people), rising from 714 to 1,143. Meanwhile, the 75 to 84 cohort will decrease by a single resident.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Miners Rest
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 3 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,829 at the 2021 Census → 3,862 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 (SAL21691). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.