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Mont Albert North has an estimated 6,422 residents, up from 5,609 at the 2021 Census — a change of 813 people, or 14.5%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 2,973 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Mont Albert North's population is estimated at around 6,422 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 813 people (14.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,609 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,409, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 92 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,973 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mont Albert North's 14.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (8.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to grow by 1,037 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 15.9% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
192 new dwellings have been approved in Mont Albert North over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 55% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, 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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Evaluations of construction figures from the statistics bureau indicate that yearly home approvals in Mont Albert North run at a mean of approximately 38, giving an estimated 192 residences across the previous 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 48 approvals documented. Based on a mean of 2.7 additional occupants annually for each residence over the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), indicating strong demand that bolsters residential valuations, new properties carry an average construction cost of $859,000, which points to a developers focusing on high-end, premium builds.
Additionally, commercial development approvals totaling $13.8 million have been registered during this financial year, showing a moderate level of non-residential building activity. When contrasted with the broader Greater Melbourne region, building approvals for new dwellings per capita in Mont Albert North run at about three-quarters of that rate, placing the locality in the 53rd percentile among all nationwide areas analyzed. Recent building activity is composed of 55.0% standalone houses and 45.0% medium-to-high density options, showing a growing diversity of attached property styles that provide choices across various price points, ranging from large family residences to more affordable compact dwellings. There are approximately 301 residents for every housing approval in this locality, suggesting capacity for expansion. Projecting forward, Mont Albert North is expected to add 1,024 residents by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Current levels of building activity appear to match future demands, supporting balanced market conditions without major price acceleration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mont Albert North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mont Albert North, worth an estimated $451 million. A further 124 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $121.8 billion. 27 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include the Box Hill Hospital Redevelopment, the Golden Age Group Box Hill Office and Retail Tower, the 132-144 Springvale Road Development, and the North East Link - Doncaster Interchange Upgrades, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Box Hill Hospital Redevelopment
A $447.5 million major hospital transformation that delivered a new 10-storey clinical services building (Building A). The project increased capacity by over 200 beds to a total of 621 and featured an expanded emergency department, 10 new operating theatres, an 18-bed intensive care unit, and a dedicated women's health precinct. The redevelopment integrated advanced medical technologies including a modular tower design and sustainable CCHP energy systems. While the primary building was completed in 2014, subsequent minor clinical redevelopments for MRI and Nuclear Medicine facilities have continued to enhance the precinct.
North East Link - Doncaster Interchange Upgrades
Major reconstruction of the Doncaster Interchange as part of the North East Link and Eastern Freeway Upgrades. The existing Doncaster Road bridge was demolished in early January 2026 and is being rebuilt taller and wider to carry 10 lanes of traffic and accommodate Melbourne's first dedicated Eastern Busway beneath. A new multi-level car park (435 spaces), three longer bus platforms, a passenger services building, and improved pedestrian and cycling links form the upgraded Doncaster Park and Ride.The city-side of the new bridge is now open to traffic, with the Doncaster interchange targeted for completion in late 2026. The park and ride building is targeted for 2027, with the Eastern Busway opening in 2028 alongside the broader North East Link.
Eastern Freeway Upgrades
A massive overhaul of the Eastern Freeway as part of the North East Link Program, delivered in three packages. The upgrade adds 45km of new express lanes and Melbourne's first 7km dedicated express busway. Major milestones as of May 2026 include the approval of the Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the Tram Road to Springvale Road section and ongoing 'Mega Lift' operations at Bulleen Road. The project features 11km of new noise walls, 10km of upgraded shared paths, and a new bridge over the Yarra River, aimed at increasing peak speeds to 85km/h and saving 11 minutes for commuters.
Doncaster Park and Ride Upgrade
Major upgrade of Doncaster Park and Ride as part of the Eastern Busway and North East Link Program. Works include a new multi-level car park with 435 spaces, three new bus platforms, passenger services building, improved walking and cycling links, bicycle parking, Drop and Go facilities and direct connection to the Eastern Busway. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion expected in 2028.
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.
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.
North Balwyn Village Upgrade
Streetscape and public space enhancement project for the North Balwyn Village shopping precinct. The scope includes refining designs for improved pedestrian amenities, garden beds, tree planting, and streetscape character enhancements. As of April 2026, the council is refining the draft design and conducting community consultations to prioritize specific improvements.
3,478 residents of Mont Albert North are employed, from a labour force of 3,610. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 66.6%. 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 5,233, about 81% 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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Mont Albert North boasts a highly educated labor force where professional services hold a strong position, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.7% and an estimated employment growth of 3.6% over the last year according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. By March 2026, 3,478 residents are employed while the local unemployment rate sits 1.1% below Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard at 66.6% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data reveals that a high 43.2% of residents were working from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Local residents primarily find work in healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and education and training. The community shows an especially high concentration in professional and technical services, where employment levels are 1.4 times the regional standard. In contrast, construction workers are underrepresented at 6.3% compared to the regional baseline of 9.7%. This mostly residential community seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by the relationship between the local working population and resident numbers in the Census. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.6% while the total labor force grew by 3.9%, leading to an increase of 0.3 percentage points in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Mont Albert North. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by industry. Projecting these trends onto the local industry mix suggests that employment in Mont Albert North will grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mont Albert North is $2,184 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $899 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,220 a year against an average of $83,059. The average runs 48% 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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Based on compiled tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Mont Albert North recorded a median income of $56,220 and an average income of $83,059. This ranks among the highest tiers nationwide, comparing to median and average figures of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 point to a median of roughly $61,628 and an average of $91,049. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual earnings in Mont Albert North around the 72nd percentile across the nation.
Income distribution figures show that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 26.0% of the local population, or 1,669 individuals, compared to 32.8% of the broader region in the same bracket. The area reflects high affluence, with 37.1% of residents earning weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which helps support high-end retail and local services. High housing costs account for 15.4% of total income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income levels at the 77th percentile, placing the suburb in the 9th decile for SEIFA income rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mont Albert North had 2,068 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling classifications in Mont Albert North at the time of the last Census consisted of 63.5% standalone houses and 36.5% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to metro Melbourne where standalone houses made up 67.9% and alternative options made up 32.1%. The level of home ownership in Mont Albert North stood well above the metropolitan Melbourne average at 43.7%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (36.3%) or occupied by tenants (20.0%). The median monthly payment for mortgages in this suburb was recorded at $2,817, which is notably higher than the metro Melbourne average of $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was $500 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Across the country, mortgage commitments in Mont Albert North are considerably higher than the national median of $1,863, and typical rent levels are significantly above the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mont Albert North counted 2,068 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,368 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 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 75.9%, which includes 39.1% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent households. The remaining 24.1% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 22.0% and group housing accounting for 2.3% of the total. The typical household size is 2.7 residents, which is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.9% of adults in Mont Albert North hold a university qualification, including 30.1% with a bachelor degree and 14.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 9.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,515 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,078 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 Mont Albert North is substantially higher than regional and national averages, with 49.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This high level of educational attainment sets the area up well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.6%. Vocational qualifications are held by 20.4% of the population aged 15 and older, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 9.6%.
School and university enrollment is exceptionally high, with 31.1% of the population actively participating in education. This group is composed of 9.9% in primary schooling, 9.2% in secondary education, and 7.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mont Albert North reaches 30 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 30 active public transport stops operating in Mont Albert North, consisting entirely of bus services. These stops are connected by 8 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,068 passenger journeys each week. Public transit access is considered good, with the average resident living 227 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 84% of commuters, while 6% travel by train.
Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per home. A high proportion of residents, 43.2%, work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit routes provide an average of 152 services each day, which translates to approximately 35 weekly departures for each individual stop in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.7% of residents in Mont Albert North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Public health records indicate highly positive health outcomes in Mont Albert North, as measured by low rates of mortality and chronic conditions, particularly among younger residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is remarkably high, encompassing approximately 60% of the population, or 3,826 people, compared to 56.7% across the Greater Melbourne area. Mental health concerns and arthritis were identified as the most frequent health conditions, affecting 6.7 and 6.6% of residents, respectively, while 72.7% of the population reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 72.6% for Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 21.0% of the local population, or 1,348 people, which is higher than the 15.0% average across Greater Melbourne. Senior residents exhibit very strong health profiles, though their national health rank is lower than that of the suburb's younger demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.1% of Mont Albert North residents were born overseas and 33.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.6%) and Chinese (18.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mont Albert North exhibits high cultural diversity, with 35.1% of its residents born in other countries and 33.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.2% of the local population. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 4.8% of the community compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the largest groups in Mont Albert North are English at 20.6%, Chinese at 18.4% (which is much higher than the regional baseline of 6.5%), and Australian at 17.7%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with Hungarian ancestry overrepresented at 0.5% of the population compared to 0.3% regionally, Greek ancestry at 3.1% compared to 2.7%, and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.6% compared to 0.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mont Albert North is 43. 23.8% 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 43 in Mont Albert North is significantly higher than both the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 at 10.7%, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is smaller at 9.2% than in Greater Melbourne. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 13.1% to 14.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 6.0% to 7.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 13.6% to 11.7%, and the 45 to 54 bracket has decreased from 14.8% to 13.5%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to major shifts in the local age profile. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow significantly, rising by 225 people (49%) from 455 to 681. Residents aged 65 and over will account for 54% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb. In contrast, the number of children aged 5 to 14 is projected to decrease by 12 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mont Albert North
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 | Feb 2026 6 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 Feb 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 — 92 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,609 at the 2021 Census → 6,422 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 (SAL21733). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.