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Moorabbin has an estimated 7,171 residents, up from 6,287 at the 2021 Census — a change of 884 people, or 14.1%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 373 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 1,566 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population updates with post-Census validated new addresses, the suburb of Moorabbin has an estimated 7,171 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2021 Census count of 6,287 people, this represents an addition of 884 people, or an expansion of 14.1%. This figure is derived from AreaSearch's resident benchmark of 7,044 based on the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 373 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Across the suburb of Moorabbin, population density stands at 1,565 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 14.1% increase since the 2021 census outperformed both the wider SA4 region and the SA3 area (6.8%), establishing the suburb of Moorabbin as a regional growth outperformer. The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 86.0% of recent population additions. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 (utilizing 2022 as the base year) for SA2 boundaries. Where such data is unavailable, projections rely on the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA figures published in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation approach from LGA down to SA2 divisions. These aggregations also provide age-group growth rates applied across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Moorabbin is anticipated to achieve population gains above the national median, adding 1,446 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level estimates, which translates to a total increase of 18.4% across the 16 years.
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468 new dwellings have been approved in Moorabbin over the past five years, an average of 93 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, mapped from statistical area metrics, indicates that Moorabbin has averaged approximately 93 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 468 dwellings across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 25 approved to date in FY-25. The ratio of 1.4 incoming residents per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to well-aligned supply and demand alongside stable conditions. New homes exhibit an average construction value of $726,000, underscoring developer emphasis on upmarket, higher-tier builds. In addition, $46.8 million worth of commercial development approvals have been logged during the current financial year, highlighting substantial local business investment.
New residential approvals per capita in Moorabbin outpace Greater Melbourne by 147.0%, expanding options for prospective purchasers. This elevated volume substantially exceeds national norms, demonstrating solid developer confidence. Recent residential construction is divided between detached houses at 16.0% and medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or apartments at 84.0%. This emphasis on higher-density stock creates accessible price points tailored to first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors. It also represents a clear shift away from the existing dwelling landscape (where houses make up 77.0%), reflecting constraints on vacant land alongside changing lifestyle needs and affordability considerations. Recording approximately 84 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays key hallmarks of an expanding growth market. Projections indicate that Moorabbin will gain 1,319 residents up to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Under prevailing construction trajectories, residential additions are positioned to comfortably absorb demographic demand, sustaining favourable buyer conditions while potentially enabling expansion beyond current projections.
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 $52.1 billion. 41 are already under construction and 47 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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Community outcomes and performance are heavily shaped by strategic planning initiatives, capital investments, and local infrastructure projects. In total, AreaSearch has recognized 26 projects poised to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Bluff Road Hampton East Redevelopment, Southpoint Highett, Westfield Southland Ongoing Upgrades, and Highett Common, which represent key initiatives for the district.
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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.
Ground Lease Model 2 (GLM2) Housing Redevelopment Program
The Ground Lease Model 2 (GLM2) project delivers 1,370 modern, energy-efficient social, affordable, market rental, and specialist disability homes across four key Melbourne sites in Hampton East, Prahran, Port Melbourne, and South Yarra. Delivered by Homes Victoria in partnership with the Building Communities consortium (including Community Housing Limited and Tetris Capital), the public land is leased rather than sold. Construction is progressing across the package with staged practical completions scheduled through 2026.
Casa Tranquila
A luxury boutique residential apartment development comprising 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residences across a low-rise format in Hampton East. Designed by Ewert Leaf with landscape architecture by John Patrick Landscape Design, the development features an onsite concierge, wellness amenities, and communal leisure areas. The site is situated within walking distance of Moorabbin Station and Nepean Highway retail hubs.
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.
3,807 residents of Moorabbin are employed, from a labour force of 4,077. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 70.3%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 11,369, about 159% 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 is characterized by an educated labour pool and prominent representation across professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.6% and stable employment conditions over the preceding year, according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,807, while the local jobless rate sits 1.9% higher than Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. The local participation rate matches Greater Melbourne at 70.1%. At the Census, 38.9% of local workers reported working from home, a metric influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.
In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing shows softer representation, accounting for 3.2% compared to the regional figure of 5.2%. With an employment ratio of 1.7 jobs for every resident at the Census, the precinct operates as a major regional employment destination that imports workers from neighbouring districts. Evaluating combined ABS and SALM statistical data, AreaSearch figures show that over the 12-month period, local employment grew by 0.1% while the labour force expanded by 0.8%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and workforce growth of 2.3%, alongside a 0.2 percentage point uptick. Long-term outlooks can be gauged via Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from Mar-26. When applied across five and ten-year horizons against the local industry baseline, these forecasts illustrate prospective labor demand. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying this sectoral distribution to Moorabbin's industry profile yields projected local job growth of 6.9% across five years and 14.1% over ten years (noting that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population shifts).
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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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ATO postcode-level statistics analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate high earning levels nationally, with Moorabbin recording a median income of $59,740 and an average income of $75,126. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, updated figures for March 2026 stand at approximately $65,487 for median earnings and $82,353 for average earnings. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household incomes in Moorabbin around the 69th percentile across Australia. The most common weekly individual income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 29.9% of residents (2,144 people), comparable to the broader regional proportion of 32.8%.
Furthermore, 30.9% of earners receive weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, providing solid local spending power. While accommodation costs account for 16.8% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 66th percentile, and the area attains an 8th decile SEIFA income score.
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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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At the latest Census, the housing composition in Moorabbin consisted of 76.8% separate houses and 23.2% other property types (such as semi-detached residences, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro where houses constituted 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 30.2%, matching the Melbourne metro benchmark, with the balance comprising mortgaged properties (39.7%) and rental tenures (30.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,300, above the metropolitan average of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $431, compared to $390 across Melbourne metro.
In a national context, Moorabbin's mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents remain above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moorabbin counted 2,415 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,755 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 represent 70.2% of all occupied homes, consisting of couples with children (34.4%), couples without children (23.6%), and single parent households (10.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.8%, comprising lone person dwellings at 25.8% and group households at 4.1%. The area has a median household size of 2.5 persons, slightly below Greater Melbourne's 2.6.
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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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Educational attainment in the area is pronounced, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, surpassing the VIC benchmark of 33.4% and the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor qualifications form the largest segment at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Technical and vocational training is also well represented, with 28.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (15.5%). Academic participation is strong across the community, with 28.5% of the population enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by level, this comprises 9.5% attending primary school, 7.0% in secondary schooling, and 5.5% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Moorabbin reaches 60 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 7,400 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 provision across Moorabbin includes 60 active bus stops served by 21 individual routes, delivering 7,365 weekly passenger trips. Connectivity is strong, with residents situated an average distance of 148 meters from their closest stop. Given its residential orientation, outbound commuting is typical, with private vehicle travel accounting for 83% of journeys, followed by 8% utilizing trains. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. In addition, 38.9% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic. Transit services provide an average of 1,052 trips daily across the entire network, which corresponds to around 122 weekly services for each transit stop.
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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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic health conditions indicate solid overall health across Moorabbin, with low rates of common illnesses observed among both younger and older cohorts. In addition, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 56% of the population (~4,050 people). The most frequently reported health concerns are mental health conditions and arthritis, recorded among 7.6 and 7.0% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 71.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, closely tracking the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne. The working-age demographic demonstrates favorable health markers with limited chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.1% of the population (1,226 people), above Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, with older residents maintaining above-average health results consistent with broader national trends.
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 exhibits strong cultural diversity, with 35.4% of residents born abroad and 29.6% utilizing a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 44.8% of local residents. The most noticeable deviation from broader patterns is in Judaism, which represents 4.3% of the community compared with 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the most common backgrounds reported in Moorabbin are English (21.0%), Australian (19.0%), and Other (11.9%). Notable concentrations of other ancestries are also evident, including Greek heritage at 4.7% (against 2.7% regionally), Polish at 2.0% (compared to 0.8%), and Russian at 1.9% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moorabbin is 39. 24.9% 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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Age distributions in the suburb of Moorabbin align closely with Greater Melbourne across broad generational bands, with the largest variance across the four main groupings being 3.7 percentage points. The median age stands at an estimated 39 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 2 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the cohort aged 0 - 24 has expanded from 28.4% of the population to an estimated 30.4%. Demographic growth through to 2041 will be led by residents aged 65+, which is projected to increase by 637 residents (52%) to reach 1,863.
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 Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 373 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,287 at the 2021 Census → 7,171 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 Aug 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.