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Mont Albert has an estimated 5,346 residents, up from 4,948 at the 2021 Census — a change of 398 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 97.0% of that increase. That puts 3,145 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 the evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Mont Albert has an estimated residency of approximately 5,346 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 398 individuals (8.0%) from the 2021 Census, when the count was 4,948 people. The calculation is based on a resident population of 5,341, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP publication (June 2025) along with address verification post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3,144 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-census growth rate of 8.0% in the suburb of Mont Albert is within 0.9 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (8.9%), indicating strong local demand. Population increases in the area were largely underpinned by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for about 97.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 scales. These aggregated growth rates by age bracket are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends indicate that the suburb of Mont Albert will experience growth slightly under the median of statistical locations reviewed by AreaSearch, with projections suggesting an increase of 555 individuals by 2041, representing a total rise of 10.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
22 new dwellings have been approved in Mont Albert over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, 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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An analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from broader statistical areas by AreaSearch reveals that the suburb of Mont Albert averaged approximately 4 new residential approvals per year, totaling an estimated 22 dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 14 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 6.7 additional occupants annually for each home constructed during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand heavily outstrips new building activity, which typically pushes prices upward and intensifies competition among buyers. The average estimated construction cost for these new properties is $1,440,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial approvals reached $2.2 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential character of the locality. Recent construction activity consists of 67.0% single-family houses and 33.0% medium to high-density options, demonstrating a growing selection of medium-density choices that provide diverse housing opportunities across different price points, ranging from conventional family properties to more economical compact designs. Having approximately 1522 people for each building approval, the suburb of Mont Albert represents a highly established property market. Demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Mont Albert is set to add 550 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, residential supply might struggle to keep pace with this population expansion, which could exacerbate buyer competition and support upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mont Albert
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mont Albert, worth an estimated $792 million. A further 132 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $105 billion. 23 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, major development projects, and town planning initiatives are crucial drivers of local property market performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Principal developments include Tunstall Village, the Whitehorse Activity Centres Program, Havenwood Townhouses, and the Elgar Road Level Crossing Removal, with details on the most significant projects provided below.
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Elgar Road Level Crossing Removal
Removal of dangerous level crossing at Elgar Road, Box Hill with construction of new road bridge over the railway line. Improved traffic flow and pedestrian safety in the area.
Rochester Canterbury
Integrated retirement living, residential aged care and community precinct on Rochester Road in Canterbury, VIC, developed by BASScare and designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke. The approved masterplan comprises 62 retirement living apartments (2 and 3 bedroom, including penthouses) plus 5 townhomes, alongside 45 residential aged care suites. Community facilities include a cafe with grocer, community hall, activity rooms, pool, spa, sauna, gym, allied health rooms, cinema, salon, art studio and craft workshop, with landscaping oriented around the adjacent Shrublands Creek Reserve.Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2026, with residents able to move in from late 2028. Note: the site was previously marketed as a separate 42-residence Canterbury Gardens townhouse and apartment proposal by Luxe Property Group; that scheme does not appear to have proceeded and has been superseded by the BASScare redevelopment.
69 Carrington Road Box Hill Office and Retail Tower
Approved 15-storey strata commercial office and retail tower by Golden Age Group at 69 Carrington Road, Box Hill. The project includes about 13,495 sqm of gross floor area, around 1,390 sqm of retail space, 6,661 sqm of office tenancies, two basement parking levels, 41 car bays, 50 bicycle spaces and end-of-trip facilities. The permit was issued through Victoria's Development Facilitation Program in February 2025.
Koonung Creek Trail and Wetlands Upgrade (Eastern Freeway Upgrades)
Realignment and upgrade of the Koonung Creek Trail and surrounding linear parkland as part of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades (North East Link Program), delivered by the Victorian Government. Works include rebuilding sections of Koonung Creek to improve water flow and flood management, reconfiguring the Valda Wetlands and Koonung Creek Reserve, new and upgraded shared walking and cycling paths and bridges (including a new Heyington Avenue bridge), extensive native tree and vegetation planting, and new noise walls.Construction of utility relocations and creek diversion works within the linear park began in late December 2025, with sections of the park temporarily closed for construction zones between Tram and Middleborough roads.
Box Hill Institute TAFE Expansion
Box Hill Institute is progressing staged upgrades across its campuses, with the Elgar campus master plan being refined to support future student growth, workforce training demand and integration with the Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Recent and ongoing works include specialist teaching facilities, health simulation spaces, building refurbishments and campus infrastructure improvements. Planning continues to align the campus with long-term precinct redevelopment around the future SRL Box Hill station.
426-430 Canterbury Road Development
Permit approved mixed-use development featuring a five-level building with 72 serviced apartments, ground level retail, gym, cafe, and conference facilities. The site is currently for sale.
Box Hill City Oval Redevelopment
Major $28 million redevelopment of Box Hill City Oval including a new western pavilion, refurbishment of the southern pavilion, upgraded lighting, training facilities and spectator amenities to support elite VFL/VFLW football, premier cricket, and community sport. As of February 2026, the southern pavilion construction is nearing readiness for the 2026 football season with internal finishes and joinery installations underway, while piling works have concluded for the new western pavilion.
Box Hill Metropolitan Activity Centre - Public Realm
A comprehensive transformation of the Box Hill CBD public realm, integrated with the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East precinct. Key features include the creation of a Spanish Steps-inspired amphitheatre, a new town square, and the extension of Main Street and Prospect Street. The project focuses on greener streets, enhanced pedestrian connectivity between transport hubs, and high-quality urban design to support a projected population of 48,500 by the 2050s.
3,183 residents of Mont Albert are employed, from a labour force of 3,297. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 70.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,757, about 89% 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 Mont Albert has a highly qualified workforce, with a strong concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, and an estimated employment expansion of 2.7% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch data compiled from statistical areas. In March 2026, there were 3,183 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.3% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the rate of workforce participation matched the Greater Melbourne level of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a substantial 47.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been affected by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The community shows a particularly high concentration in professional & technical fields, with employment levels standing at 1.6 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, construction workers are underrepresented, making up 5.4% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 9.7%. This mostly residential locality seems to provide few local jobs, as shown by comparing the census working population to the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic regions, employment expanded by 2.7% and the labour force grew by 3.0% during the twelve months leading to March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in jobs and a 2.3% increase in the labour force, alongside a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding potential future demand in the suburb of Mont Albert. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary considerably by sector. Projecting these industry-specific forecasts onto the local employment profile indicates that employment in the suburb of Mont Albert should rise by 7.4% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes localized population models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mont Albert is $2,324 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,061 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,082 a year against an average of $104,519. The average runs 68% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the suburb of Mont Albert are exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $62,082 and an average of $104,519. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023 yields current estimated figures of approximately $68,054 for the median and $114,574 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Mont Albert are all highly ranked, placing in the 83rd to 84th percentiles across the nation.
Income distribution data shows that the cohort earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly comprises 27.4% of the local population (1,464 individuals), which is comparable to the wider region where this group accounts for 32.8%. A notable 39.5% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating pockets of high wealth that support local business activity. Residents retain 86.9% of their income after paying for housing, showing strong discretionary spending capacity, and the area is positioned in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mont Albert had 1,909 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 11% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $451 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the mix of dwelling types in the suburb of Mont Albert stood at 53.8% detached houses and 46.2% other housing options including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other housing types across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Home ownership in the suburb of Mont Albert was significantly higher than the metropolitan benchmark at 41.3%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (30.8%) or occupied by tenants (28.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $2,500, which is well above the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $451 compared to the metropolitan median of $390.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Mont Albert are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are also well above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mont Albert counted 1,909 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,063 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.9%, consisting of couples with children at 33.2%, couples without children at 28.2%, and single parents at 9.0%. The remaining 28.1% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 25.2% and group houses accounting for 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.6% of adults in Mont Albert hold a university qualification, including 33.1% with a bachelor degree and 16.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 7.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 601 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,159 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 level of education in the suburb of Mont Albert is considerably higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 55.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in Victoria. This educational advantage leaves the community well-placed to access knowledge-based employment. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 16.7% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. Vocational education accounts for 18.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 7.8%.
Engagement in education is exceptionally strong, with 30.5% of local residents currently undertaking formal studies. This population includes 9.5% studying at the tertiary level, 8.4% attending secondary school, and 7.7% enrolled in primary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mont Albert reaches 26 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 evaluation of public transport options shows 26 active stops within the suburb of Mont Albert, consisting of a combination of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes that generate 3,857 passenger journeys weekly. Transit accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outward, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 81%, followed by trains at 10% and walking at 4%. Dwellings have an average of 1.3 motor vehicles.
A significant proportion of residents, 47.1%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Services run at an average of 551 trips daily across all local routes, which translates to roughly 148 weekly departures for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.9% of residents in Mont Albert report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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Assessments of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses by AreaSearch indicate excellent health profiles throughout the suburb of Mont Albert, characterized by very low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 68% of the population (3,632 people), compared to 56.7% for Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 7.2% and 6.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.9% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, displaying low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 21.6% of the population (1,154 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Seniors in the area enjoy very strong health outcomes, with national comparisons aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.9% of Mont Albert residents were born overseas and 28.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.6%) and Australian (18.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Mont Albert exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local areas, with 32.9% of residents born outside Australia and 28.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.0% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 2.9% of residents compared to 4.2% in Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Mont Albert are English at 23.6%, Australian at 18.7%, and Chinese at 14.9%, the latter being significantly higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
Other demographic variations include Sri Lankan ancestry representing 0.7% of the population in the suburb of Mont Albert (compared to 0.8% in the wider region), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Greek at 1.8% (compared to 2.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mont Albert is 42. 27.7% 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 in the suburb of Mont Albert is 42, which is notably higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 demographic is strongly represented at 11.7% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 12.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group expanded from 5.6% to 7.6% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 13.6% to 15.2%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.5% to 9.6%.
Projections for 2041 indicate significant age shifts in the suburb of Mont Albert, led by a 21% increase in the 45 to 54 group, which is expected to rise from 684 to 829 residents (an increase of 144 people). Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age brackets are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mont Albert
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,948 at the 2021 Census → 5,346 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 (SAL21732). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.