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Mitcham (Vic.) has an estimated 17,531 residents, up from 16,795 at the 2021 Census — a change of 736 people, or 4.4%. 135 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,644 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 evaluations of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and recently verified addresses by AreaSearch following the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Mitcham (Vic.) is projected to be approximately 17,531 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 736 residents (4.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 16,795 individuals. This shift is derived from a resident total of 17,496 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population details alongside 135 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 2,644 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Mitcham (Vic.)
in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The 4.4% expansion since 2021 surpassed the growth rate of 3.8% in the SA4 region, establishing the suburb of Mitcham (Vic.) as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of these gains was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 73.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch to each SA2 zone. In cases where these projections are unavailable, regional and LGA forecasts published by the Victorian State Government in 2023 are utilized, adjusted using weighted population growth aggregation from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age-bracket growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the period from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations suggest that the suburb of Mitcham (Vic.) will experience population gains above the national median, expanding by 2,394 residents to 2041 based on compiled SA2 statistics, which represents a total increase of 13.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
273 new dwellings have been approved in Mitcham (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 54 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 61% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 119, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch assessment of building approval statistics allocated from statistical areas shows that Mitcham averages approximately 54 yearly dwelling approvals, with 273 homes authorized during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 110 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. Because the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 saw an average of only 0.6 new residents arrive per new dwelling, supply is tracking or running ahead of demand. This gives purchasers additional options and supports population expansion that may exceed current forecasts, with new homes carrying an average construction value of $660,000, illustrating that developers are prioritizing the premium sector with higher-end builds.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $8.5 million in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mitcham registers equivalent per-capita building approval volumes, supporting market equilibrium in line with metropolitan trends. This volume is below the national average, reflecting the established nature of the locality and indicating potential planning restrictions. The mix of building activity consists of 61.0% freestanding houses and 39.0% attached homes, showing an increasing variety of medium-density choices that provide opportunities across different pricing levels, ranging from conventional family properties to more economical compact configurations. A ratio of roughly 380 people per approved dwelling underscores the maturity of this market. Long-term projections indicate that Mitcham's population will grow by 2,359 residents to 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply might fall short of population gains, which could intensify buyer competition and support elevated price growth.
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Development applications around Mitcham (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mitcham (Vic.), worth an estimated $270 million. A further 111 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.9 billion. 19 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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 projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major factors in local area performance. A total of 19 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the neighborhood. Prominent developments include 26-32 McDowall Street Social Housing, the Mitcham Station Precinct Enhancement, 42-48 Glenburnie Road Mitcham Residences, and 26 Dudley Street Mitcham Townhouses, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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26-32 McDowall Street Social Housing
Construction of a four-storey social housing development delivering 62 homes comprising 11 one-bedroom, 46 two-bedroom and 5 three-bedroom dwellings. The project is being delivered by Community Housing Victoria Limited in partnership with Homes Victoria under the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build. Works commenced in mid-2025 and include basement parking, bicycle parking, communal open space, landscaping and sustainable design features.
Mitcham Child Care Centre
Planning approval remains in place for a purpose-built two-level 91-place child care centre following the approved amendment to planning permit WH/2021/1142. The property was successfully leased in July 2025 after an expression of interest campaign. No publicly confirmed evidence of construction commencement or centre opening has been identified, so the project is retained at Development Approval stage pending further council or developer updates.
Mitcham Station Precinct Enhancement
Enhancement of the Mitcham Station precinct to complement the 2014 road and rail grade separation, guided by Whitehorse City Council's Built Form and Public Realm Guidelines adopted in December 2012. Mitcham is now designated an Activity Centre - Housing Choice and Station under Plan for Victoria and is one of the six centres in the Nunawading Cluster of the state government's Train and Tram Zone Activity Centre Program, with final planning controls announced by the Victorian Government in 2025/2026.The project aims to improve pedestrian and cycle movement, public spaces, retail and commercial revitalisation, and integration with surrounding low-rise and medium-density development around the station.
42-48 Glenburnie Road Mitcham Residences
Residential infill on a heritage-sensitive site retaining the Minamere dwelling (HO296) and delivering six new dwellings (4 double-storey and 2 single-storey). Original permit WH/2018/45 was issued at VCAT direction on 26 Sep 2019. Council resolved on 25 Mar 2024 to issue a Notice of Decision to Grant an Amended Planning Permit (WH/2018/45/B) with updated landscape, tree and heritage conditions. A further amendment to the Waste Management Plan (WH/2018/45/D) proceeded in Dec 2024.
26 Dudley Street Mitcham Townhouses
Small infill project delivering three double storey townhouses (3-4 bedrooms) on a 1,000 sqm site. Off-the-plan sales have been marketed, with permit approval noted and sales materials indicating completion targeted for 2026.
Bond Central
Contemporary residential development featuring 79 apartments within Ringwood's Central Activity District. The 6-storey development offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments designed by CK Architecture and built by TJA Construction. Geometric design creates privacy between units with floating illusion as building rises. Located with excellent access to transport and Eastland Shopping Centre, designed by EJ Grech & Associates with landscape design by Thai Tongue Design emphasizing sustainability and natural surroundings.
Dux Churchill
Dux Churchill is a boutique retirement community for independent seniors aged 55 and over, comprising 57 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Developed by Orion International Group, it features shared spaces including a cinema, gym, cafe, and rooftop terrace. Construction is being undertaken by Maben Group.
AC Hotel by Marriott - East End Ringwood
East End is a premium mixed-use development featuring the AC Hotel by Marriott, 354 residential apartments across multiple towers, retail, and commercial spaces centered around a landscaped public plaza. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, pool, gym, and meeting spaces.
9,932 residents of Mitcham (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 10,292. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Mitcham has a well-educated labor pool where professional services are prominently represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and estimated employment growth of 1.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 9,932 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is on par with Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 42.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.
There is a particularly high concentration of professional & technical service workers, with employment levels reaching 1.3 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing roles are underrepresented, accounting for 2.8% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 5.2%. Although local jobs are available, comparison of the Census working population against resident numbers suggests a significant portion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated across statistical areas, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 1.0% while the labor force grew by 1.8%, resulting in an increase of 0.8 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in Mitcham. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate development trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across industries. Applying these sectoral projections to the local industry mix suggests employment among Mitcham residents will grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, noting that this simple weighted extrapolation does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mitcham (Vic.) is $2,030 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $911 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,319 a year against an average of $73,886. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in Mitcham are above the national average, featuring a median of $56,319 and an average of $73,886. These figures compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $61,737 for the median and $80,994 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Mitcham were situated around the 67th percentile nationwide.
Income distribution statistics show that 30.1% of the population (5,276 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the metropolitan region where this group accounts for 32.8%. The high proportion of top-tier earners, with 31.2% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, points to substantial economic capacity within the area. After housing costs, residents retain 85.4% of their income for other expenditures, placing the area in the 8th decile of the SEIFA index of relative advantage and disadvantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mitcham (Vic.) had 6,468 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 5% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $406 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Mitcham at the time of the latest Census consisted of 62.9% standalone houses and 37.1% alternative formats like townhouses, duplexes, and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The level of home ownership was higher than the metropolitan average at 35.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (36.4%) or occupied by tenants (28.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $406, both exceeding the metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Mitcham's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mitcham (Vic.) counted 6,468 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 71.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 35.2%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single-parent households at 9.4%. Non-family households represent the remaining 28.8%, with lone-person households comprising 25.3% and group households making up 3.6%. The median household occupancy is 2.5 residents, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.9% of adults in Mitcham (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 28.3% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 13.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,481 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,116 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in Mitcham is higher than broader averages, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 31.2% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the locality well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational training is held by 24.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 13.1%. Participation in study is high, with 28.1% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 8.9% of residents in primary school, 6.8% in high school, and 5.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mitcham (Vic.) reaches 95 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 7,300 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 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Mitcham include 95 active stops, consisting of a bus network. These stops are serviced by 27 separate routes, providing 7,336 passenger trips each week. Transport access is high, with residents living an average of 188 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 80% of commuters, followed by trains at 12%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. A substantial 42.0% of the workforce reported working from home in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 1,048 daily runs, which translates to about 77 weekly trips per individual stop.
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72.6% of residents in Mitcham (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Assessments of health statistics demonstrate positive trends throughout Mitcham, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, which indicate low rates of common health conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is also high, held by approximately 56% of the population, representing about 9,819 people. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 7.9% and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 72.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions, matching the average of 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.2% of the population (3,015 people), compared to 15.0% for Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes in this senior age group are favorable, with national comparative rankings aligned with those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.3% of Mitcham (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 32.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (20.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mitcham shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 34.3% of residents born outside Australia and 32.6% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 41.8% of the community. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Mitcham are English at 21.7%, Australian at 20.2%, and Chinese at 14.1%, with the latter being significantly higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
Other demographic variances include Korean ancestry at 0.7% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.5% (compared to 0.8%), and Serbian at 0.4% (matching the regional average of 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mitcham (Vic.) is 39. 25.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 39 in Mitcham is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is overrepresented at 11.9% of the local population compared to metropolitan averages, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is underrepresented at 13.5%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 11.1% to 11.9%, while the 0 to 4 group contracted from 5.9% to 5.3%. Projections to 2041 indicate demographic shifts, led by a 25% expansion in the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to rise from 2,314 to 2,894 residents, representing an increase of 579 people.
Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience declines in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mitcham (Vic.)
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 12 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 — 135 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,795 at the 2021 Census → 17,531 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 (SAL21706). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.