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Monbulk has an estimated 3,669 residents. That puts 185 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 research on ABS population adjustments for the wider region and new locations validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count in the suburb of Monbulk is calculated to be approximately 3,669 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 18 people (0.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,651 people. The modification is determined from the resident total of 3,667, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP details from the ABS (June 2025) and a further 8 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This size of population translates to a density of 184 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial area per resident and potential room for additional expansion. Growth in the local population was mostly led by international migration, which accounted for roughly 62.0% of all population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 with 2022 as the starting point. For SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts from 2023, modifying them via a weighted accumulation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age brackets from these groupings are also applied to all regions for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, projections show a drop in the total population, with the number of residents expected to decrease by 127 persons by 2041 under this approach. Nevertheless, expansion is predicted in specific age groups, led by those aged 85 and over, which is forecast to increase by 113 people. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of building approvals from the ABS, allocated from statistical area data, the suburb of Monbulk has recorded an average of roughly 2 new residential approvals annually, with an estimated 11 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 3 thus far in FY-26. With the resident population declining recently, new additions have likely matched demand, presenting buyers with reasonable choices, while new dwellings are being constructed at an average cost of $476,000—slightly above regional standards—reflecting a focus on quality builds. Relative to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Monbulk exhibits far lower building activity (85.0% below the regional average per capita).
This restricted incoming supply generally aids in maintaining solid demand and prices for pre-existing houses. This rate of building is also below the national average, highlighting the established character of the area and pointing to potential zoning constraints. Additionally, recent projects have consisted entirely of single houses, preserving the traditional low-density profile of the area with a focus on family properties that appeal to those wanting space. The estimated ratio of 1465 people in the area per single residential approval highlights the quiet, low-intensity construction environment. As population forecasts point to stability or reduction, the suburb of Monbulk should experience decreased pressure on residential demand, which will favor prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Monbulk
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects close to Monbulk, worth an estimated $284 million. 5 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans environmental & disaster management, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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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Few elements impact local performance as significantly as updates to regional infrastructure, major works, and planning developments. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. Key programs include the Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program, the Yarra Ranges Council Drainage Infrastructure Program, the South East Melbourne Recycled Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades, and Additional VLocity Trains, with the subsequent list outlining the most relevant items.
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Mount Dandenong Tourist Road Landslide Repair Works
Critical repair works to address landslide damage caused by severe weather in July 2024. Works include geotechnical stabilization, drainage infrastructure upgrades, and road surface restoration to restore full safety and functionality.
Angliss Hospital Expansion
A $112 million major redevelopment featuring a new four-storey, all-electric tower. The expansion delivers a 32-bed inpatient unit, four state-of-the-art operating theatres, a new central sterile supply department, and expanded outpatient and allied health services. Major structural works were completed in July 2025, and the project is currently in the fit-out and final construction phase to increase surgical capacity for the Knox and Yarra Ranges communities.
Yarra Ranges Council Drainage Infrastructure Program
Comprehensive drainage and stormwater management improvements across the municipality, including upgrades to aging infrastructure, flood risk assessments, and climate change adaptation measures. Budget allocation of $16.2 million over six years.
Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve Master Plan
Master plan guiding the long-term enhancement, management and future development of the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve. The reserve supports a range of sporting, environmental and community uses. The associated playspace renewal project has now been completed and opened to the public, while the broader master plan remains in the consultation and design phase to guide future staged improvements.
York Road Upgrade
Potential upgrade to York Road between Swansea Road and Monbulk Road in Mount Evelyn[cite: 1]. Planning work and a comprehensive business case have been completed by Major Road Projects Victoria to evaluate safety improvements, intersection upgrades, and walking and cycling links[cite: 1]. The project is awaiting formal government funding allocation for detailed design and construction.
Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant
A critical back-up disinfection facility designed to secure Melbourne's drinking water supply during extreme weather, power failures, or maintenance at the Silvan Reservoir. The project treats water from three major underground mains that serve approximately 50 percent of Melbourne. To preserve local native flora, the plant footprint was reduced by 25m2 and the access road narrowed. Current 2026 works include mechanical and electrical fit-out, building enclosure, and connecting major water mains.
Hereford Road Childcare Centre and Development Site
A planning permit for a 104-place childcare centre on a 5014 sqm site at 19-23 Hereford Road, Mount Evelyn was approved by VCAT on 4 December 2024, following a Council refusal that was overturned on appeal. The application, lodged by Planning Property Partners, originally also proposed a 24/7 McDonald's restaurant on the site, but the fast-food component was refused by Council and the refusal was upheld by VCAT. The childcare centre occupies about 43 percent of the supersite, which retains a development scheme allowing for an additional quick-service restaurant / fast-food outlet subject to further approval.The property was the site of Pro Futsal Mt Evelyn, a sports complex and physiotherapy clinic, held on a lease expiring 31 December 2025. The site was taken to market via Expressions of Interest closing 2 July 2025 through Burgess Rawson and Teska Carson, and has since sold; the purchaser has not been publicly disclosed. No construction start date has been confirmed.
Mountain Highway Logistics Hub
Staged development of a major industrial logistics estate on a 16.8 hectare site formerly occupied by GlaxoSmithKline for over 50 years, featuring four separate warehouses totalling up to 50,000 sqm. Stage 1 comprises a purpose-built national head office and distribution centre for CoolDrive Auto Parts, consolidating three Melbourne facilities into one site with automation systems, dedicated dangerous goods and refrigerant stores, and a workshop for the Blanchard Racing Team Supercars program. The development includes a new access road and signalised intersection to Mountain Highway, estate signage, and directional signage.Construction began in July 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony, with the CoolDrive facility targeted for completion around October 2026 and practical completion of Stage 1 expected by late 2026. Future stages will add smaller warehouses of approximately 10,000 sqm each. All warehouses will operate 24/7 once complete, with Stage 1 expected to accommodate up to 225 staff.
1,903 residents of Monbulk are employed, from a labour force of 1,952. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 65.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,086, about 84% 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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The suburb of Monbulk possesses a highly capable labor force, with the building sector being especially well-represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an estimated 1.9% increase in local jobs over the prior year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,903 locals are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.3% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the workforce is slightly below the standard rate (65.6% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicate a moderate 24.3% of workers operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The region exhibits a particular employment concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with a job share that is 12.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 5.6% of the workforce in the suburb of Monbulk compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. The locality appears to provide sparse employment options within its boundaries, as shown by the relationship between Census workers and the resident population. Based on AreaSearch research into SALM and ABS statistics gathered from wider regional areas, the year ending March 2026 saw employment numbers rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 1.7%, which brought about a decline in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. For comparison, Greater Melbourne registered job growth of 2.1%, labor force expansion of 2.3%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia starting May-25 can give extra context regarding future demand in the suburb of Monbulk. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local workforce makeup to project growth trends. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion speeds vary greatly across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local employment profile suggests employment in the suburb of Monbulk should rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Monbulk is $1,722 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $759 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,281 a year against an average of $64,378. 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 demonstrate that incomes in the suburb of Monbulk are lower than the national average, with the median recorded at $49,281 and the average income sitting at $64,378. This is below the Greater Melbourne levels, where the median is $57,688 and the average is $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current calculations point to roughly $54,022 (median) and $70,571 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest in the suburb of Monbulk, falling between the 40th and 48th percentiles.
The figures indicate that 34.4% of the population (1,262 individuals) are situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring trends in the broader metropolitan area where 32.8% of people are in this bracket. Following housing costs, 84.9% of income is available for other disbursements, and the SEIFA index ranks the locality in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Monbulk had 1,301 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $369 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,915 a month. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of residences in the suburb of Monbulk, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other home types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other home types in metropolitan Melbourne. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Monbulk was significantly higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average, standing at 38.8%, while the remaining homes were either under a mortgage (45.9%) or rented (15.3%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was lower than the metropolitan Melbourne average at $1,915, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $369, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390.
Across the country, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Monbulk are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Monbulk counted 1,301 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 76.7% of the total, consisting of 36.8% couples raising children, 27.0% couples without children, and 11.9% single parents. Other households make up the remaining 23.3%, which is comprised of lone individuals at 20.8% and group households at 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 residents exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in Monbulk hold a university qualification, including 15.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 901 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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 experiences some educational challenges, with university graduation rates (23.0% of the population) being considerably below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario presents both a hurdle and an opening for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (27.7%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 30.6% of citizens presently participating in structured study.
This includes 10.5% in primary schools, 9.8% in high schools, and 4.1% enrolled in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Monbulk reaches 16 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 820 services a week. The typical home sits about 390 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 16 active stops operating in the suburb of Monbulk, consisting of a combination of buses. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which together accommodate 816 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents generally living 394 meters away from their nearest stop. Because this is a majorly residential locality, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 92% and walking accounting for 5%. Households own an average of 1.8 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
Roughly 24.3% of the working population works from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules). Service frequencies average 116 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 51 weekly runs per individual stop.
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67.1% of residents in Monbulk report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 indicators in the suburb of Monbulk align closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch estimates of mortality and long-term illness rates, with general health conditions being relatively typical, though higher than the national average in older age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region, covering roughly 52% of the population (~1,918 people). This compares to a rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health issues in the area were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.2% and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 67.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Health statuses for working-age residents are generally standard. Those aged 65 and over make up 20.6% of the local population (755 people), which is higher than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Health profiles among older residents present some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Monbulk is largely Australian-born, at 83.6% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.5%) and Australian (28.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Monbulk exhibits a lower level of cultural variety compared to typical regions, with 83.6% of residents born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 35.9% of the local population. However, the most distinct deviation in religious representation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Monbulk are English, representing 32.5% of the population, which is considerably above the regional average of 20.1%; Australian, representing 28.1% of the population, which is considerably above the regional average of 18.4%; and Irish, representing 8.0% of the population.
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in the proportion of other cultural backgrounds: Dutch is highly represented at 6.3% of the local population (compared to 1.2% regionally), French stands at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian is at 0.3% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Monbulk is 41. 21.0% 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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With a median age of 41 years, residents in the suburb of Monbulk are notably older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and slightly older than the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, the 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented (11.2% locally), whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented (7.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.0% to 7.4% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 12.1% to 13.4%. On the other hand, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 10.0% to 7.6%.
Population projections imply that the age profile in the suburb of Monbulk will change substantially by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow the fastest at 145%, rising by 106 individuals to total 180. Aging in the community is set to continue, with residents aged 65 and older representing all of the anticipated expansion. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 55 to 64 and 45 to 54 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Monbulk
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,651 at the 2021 Census → 3,669 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 (SAL21727). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.