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Moorabbin has an estimated 7,148 residents, up from 6,287 at the 2021 Census — a change of 861 people, or 13.7%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 356 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 1,561 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and new address details verified by AreaSearch since the Census, Moorabbin's population is estimated at around 7,148 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 861 people (13.7%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 6,287 people. The variance is calculated from a resident population of 7,046, estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and an extra 356 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population corresponds to a density ratio of 1,560 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 13.7% growth in the suburb of Moorabbin since the 2021 census was greater than the SA3 area (6.7%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth for the area, contributing approximately 86.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas without this data, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth compared to other Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Moorabbin expected to add 1,468 persons to 2041 using aggregated SA2-level projections, which is an increase of 19.1% overall across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
467 new dwellings have been approved in Moorabbin over the past five years, an average of 93 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 91 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Moorabbin has averaged about 93 new dwelling approvals annually, with an estimated 467 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 25 so far in FY-26. With an average of 1.2 new residents arriving per new home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-balanced, leading to stable market conditions, while new properties are built at an average value of $465,000—slightly above regional averages—indicating quality-focused development.
There have also been $46.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, showing high levels of local business activity. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Moorabbin has 161.0% higher development activity per person, which should offer buyers plenty of options. This is well above the national average, showing strong developer confidence in the area. Recent building activity consists of 14.0% detached dwellings and 86.0% medium and high-density housing. This emphasis on higher-density living offers more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This is a significant shift from the current housing mix (currently 77.0% houses), reflecting a decrease in available development sites and addressing changing lifestyle demands and affordability needs. The location has approximately 61 people per dwelling approval, showing an expanding market. Future forecasts show Moorabbin adding 1,366 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should easily meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Moorabbin
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 Moorabbin, worth an estimated $960 million. A further 128 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51 billion. 42 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Nothing affects an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 26 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Bluff Road Hampton East Redevelopment, Southpoint Highett, Westfield Southland Ongoing Upgrades, and Highett Common, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Bluff Road, Hampton East
A major social and affordable housing redevelopment delivered by Homes Victoria via the Ground Lease Model, in which the land is leased to project partner Building Communities for 40 years while remaining in public ownership. The project replaces 146 older, non-compliant dwellings across a 3.12ha site with 285 new homes in eight buildings of two to four storeys, comprising 170 social, 32 affordable and 83 market rental homes plus specialist disability accommodation. Homes will achieve a 5-star Green Star rating and an average 7-star NatHERS rating.The precinct includes a new cafe, community room, vegetable garden, children's play area and landscaped open space. Icon Construction is the builder and Community Housing Limited will manage the completed social homes. Construction began in late 2024 and new homes are expected from late 2026.
Southpoint Highett
New apartment development by H1Land Group designed by Rothelowman architects. Features two buildings: a 12-level tower with 360-degree views and a 4-level boutique building. Includes 217 apartments (1-3 bedrooms) with rooftop amenities, plunge pool, and sunset bar. Located opposite Westfield Southland. As of July 2025, construction has faced a stoppage due to a dispute with the Suburban Rail Loop authority over compensation for underground land acquisition.
Moorabbin Central
Neighbourhood sub-regional shopping centre anchored by Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, and Kmart, with over 80 specialty stores serving the Moorabbin and broader Kingston area. The centre provides everyday retail, fresh food, dining, and services to its local catchment.
Highett Common
Highett Common is Victoria's first Net Zero targeted medium-density community, transforming a 9.3-hectare former CSIRO site into a sustainable residential precinct. The $600m+ masterplanned development features over 1,000 residences, including apartments and townhomes, integrated with 4 hectares of public parkland and conservation reserves. Key community infrastructure includes a new Bayside public library, a Maternal and Child Health centre, and a youth centre. Stage 1 (North Lane and Park House) was completed in late 2025 with residents now moving in, while Stage 3 (The Mews Collection) and the boutique Habitat release are currently under construction.
Nero Highett
Apartment development by Pascal Pty Ltd designed by EAT architects. Comprising 26 residences spread across four levels with floor-to-ceiling windows, perforated metal cladding, and communal rooftop terrace with city views. Meticulously crafted one and two bedroom residences celebrating bayside living with timeless design elements, convenience, and contemporary urban style.
Porter Road Bentleigh Open Space
Glen Eira City Council is delivering a new neighbourhood park on the former 15-19 Porter Road properties in Bentleigh. Detailed design has been completed and endorsed following community consultation. The proposed park includes open lawns, junior play equipment, a basketball and netball half court, picnic facilities, seating, shade trees and indigenous planting to improve biodiversity. The land is currently available for temporary community use while Council seeks external funding for construction.
Mackie Road Reserve Upgrade
Glen Eira City Council is delivering the Mackie Road Reserve Masterplan as a staged community recreation upgrade. The works include replacement of the ageing sports pavilion with a new single-storey pavilion including social space, change rooms, amenities, storerooms and kitchen facilities; a new fully fenced off-leash dog park at the Orange Street end of the reserve; and a future all-ages, all-abilities playspace with public toilet, barbecue, shelter, seating, paths and solar lighting. Current status is pre-construction and detailed design: pavilion permits and power disconnection are being prepared before demolition and construction, while dog park design is being finalised after community consultation.
Levande Bentleigh East Retirement Village
Purpose-built retirement village under construction at 1 Victor Road, Bentleigh East. The project has transitioned to the Levande brand and will deliver a contemporary retirement living community with apartments, clubhouse, wellness facilities and landscaped communal areas. Planning permit amendments and extensions have been processed while construction proceeds, with first residents expected from Spring 2027.
3,810 residents of Moorabbin are employed, from a labour force of 4,079. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 70.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,325, about 158% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Moorabbin has a highly educated workforce, with professional services strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 6.6%, and relatively stable employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,810 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.8% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation matches Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census responses show a high 38.9% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into account. The primary employment industries for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade.
Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, employing only 3.2% of Moorabbin's workforce compared to 5.2% in Greater Melbourne. With 1.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area serves as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and drawing workers from surrounding locations. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 0.1% alongside a labour force increase of 0.8%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer additional context for future demand within Moorabbin. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Moorabbin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moorabbin is $2,031 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $939 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,740 a year against an average of $75,126. 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 suburb of Moorabbin has a median taxpayer income of $59,740 and an average of $75,126, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is very high nationally, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates are approximately $65,487 (median) and $82,353 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Moorabbin cluster around the 69th percentile nationally.
Income analysis reveals 29.9% of the population (2,137 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 32.8% occupy this range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 30.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 66th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moorabbin had 2,415 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 14% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $431 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. 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 structure within Moorabbin, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 76.8% houses and 23.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Moorabbin matched that of Melbourne metro at 30.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.7%) or rented (30.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Melbourne metro average at $2,300, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $431, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Moorabbin's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moorabbin counted 2,415 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,746 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 70.2% of all households, comprising 34.4% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.8%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households comprising 4.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.8% of adults in Moorabbin hold a university qualification, including 26.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 15.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,075 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,099 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 area's educational profile is distinct regionally, with university qualification rates (39.8% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and that of VIC (33.4%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 28.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (15.5%). Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Moorabbin reaches 60 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 60 active transport stops operating within Moorabbin comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 20 individual routes, collectively providing 3,999 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 148 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. A high 38.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 571 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 66 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.5% of residents in Moorabbin report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Analysis of health metrics shows strong outcomes throughout Moorabbin, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~4,037 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.6 and 7.0% of residents, respectively, while 71.5% declared themselves completely free of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents are healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,250 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.4% of Moorabbin residents were born overseas and 29.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.0%) and Australian (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Moorabbin scores highly on cultural diversity, with 35.4% of its population born overseas and 29.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Moorabbin was Christianity, which makes up 44.8% of people in Moorabbin. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 4.3% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Moorabbin are English, comprising 21.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 19.0% of the population, and Other, comprising 11.9% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is overrepresented at 2.0% of Moorabbin (vs 0.8% regionally), Russian at 1.9% (vs 0.4%), and Greek at 4.7% (vs 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moorabbin is 39. 25.0% 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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The 39-year median age in Moorabbin is slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and close to the 38-year national average. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 75 - 84 cohort is over-represented (6.5% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (12.2%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 9.7% to 12.8% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.9% to 12.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Moorabbin. Leading this shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 54% (251 people), reaching 716 from 464.
The 0 to 4 group displays more modest growth at 2%, adding only 7 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moorabbin
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 356 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,287 at the 2021 Census → 7,148 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 (SAL21746). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.