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Mooroolbark has an estimated 24,524 residents, up from 23,059 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,465 people, or 6.4%. 354 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 54.0% of that increase. That puts 1,962 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 investigations of ABS demographic revisions for the surrounding region, alongside address checks completed by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Mooroolbark has an estimated residency of roughly 24,524 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,465 residents (6.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 23,059 individuals. This adjustment is calculated from a resident base of 24,307, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) plus an extra 354 validated new addresses added since the Census.
Such a population count represents a density of 1,961 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical value recorded across national locations by AreaSearch. The 6.4% growth in the suburb of Mooroolbark since the 2021 census was greater than the SA3 area (3.5%), as well as the SA4 region, making it a regional leader in expansion. Population gains in the area were mostly driven by natural increase, which made up roughly 54.0% of the total demographic growth over recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for every SA2 region. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs the 2023 LGA and regional forecasts from the VIC State Government, adjusting them via a system that pools LGA population expansion to SA2 scales. Age cohort growth rates derived from these pools are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the suburb of Mooroolbark is expected to experience a population rise slightly below the median of all statistical locations in the country, with an estimated addition of 2,415 residents to 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 9.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
633 new dwellings have been approved in Mooroolbark over the past five years, an average of 126 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 119 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 85, 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's evaluation of ABS building approval records mapped from statistical sectors, Mooroolbark registers approximately 126 residential approvals annually, yielding a total of 633 approved homes over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 78 so far in FY-26. With a ratio of only 0.8 new residents per year per finished dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), residential completions are meeting or exceeding demand, giving purchasers more choices and facilitating population gains that might surpass previous predictions, while new properties carry an average construction price of $398,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $66.5 million this financial year, pointing to solid investment in local businesses. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mooroolbark displays somewhat high building activity (36.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), preserving selection for buyers while backing local property valuations. Recent residential construction is divided into 41.0% freestanding houses and 59.0% multi-unit developments or townhouses. This emphasis on higher-density options creates affordable paths to purchase, drawing downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the current residential mix (which consists of 95.0% houses), indicating a decline in available development lots while meeting modern lifestyle choices and budget constraints. The area contains roughly 228 people per dwelling approval, showing capacity for further expansion. Looking forward, the population is projected to expand by 2,198 residents up to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly calculation). With current building paces, residential supply should easily satisfy needs, maintaining favorable options for buyers and potentially facilitating growth that outpaces current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mooroolbark
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mooroolbark, worth an estimated $839 million. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.04 billion. 15 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is deeply impacted by shifts in regional infrastructure, major works, and development strategies. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 37 projects that are anticipated to affect the region. Key developments include Cloverlea Estate, Summerset Chirnside Park Retirement Village, Little Scribblers Mooroolbark Early Learning Centre, and the 270 Maroondah Highway Industrial Development, with the subsequent list outlining the most significant initiatives.
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Summerset Chirnside Park Retirement Village
Continuum-of-care retirement village delivering independent living villas and cottages, assisted living apartments, and an on-site care home with resort-style amenities (pool, lounge, cinema, cafe, salon, bowling green). Civil works are nearing completion, first villas targeted for late 2025, with village opening expected in 2026.
Bimbadeen Reserve Playspace Renewal
Renewal of playspaces at Bimbadeen Reserve to create one formal timber-themed playspace at the top of the hill with rope climbing and timber frames, and a smaller nature-based area near the preschool with logs, rocks, and seating. Includes new sealed paths, relocated furniture, and plantings for shade.
Story House Early Learning Mooroolbark
The approved early learning centre at Mooroolbark Grammar has been completed and is now operating as Story House Early Learning Mooroolbark. The long day care centre is approved for 127 places and provides early childhood education for children from birth to school age on the Mooroolbark Grammar campus.
270 Maroondah Highway Industrial Development
A 5.64 hectare industrial-zoned greenfield site on Maroondah Highway with development potential for an institutional-grade business park, retail land allotment subdivision, or small-format industrial estate. Identified as a strategic development opportunity within the Chirnside Park Activity Centre. The site was marketed for sale via Expressions of Interest in early 2025. The owner JoinLand Group has also explored a higher-density mixed residential concept for the land.
Mt View Residences
A boutique residential development featuring 26 beautifully designed townhomes with 2 to 4 bedrooms, spanning three levels with premium inclusions and sleek flowing floorplans. Designed by renowned John Patrick Architects with landscaping that captures views of Mt. Dandenong, featuring private outdoor spaces and connective common areas with raised planters and canopy trees. Located in a quiet pocket near Mooroolbark Train Station with easy access to transport, education, shopping, and parks.
Mooroolbark and Lilydale Level Crossing Removal - Mooroolbark Station
Major infrastructure project that removed the Manchester Road level crossing and Maroondah Highway level crossing (Lilydale) by building new elevated stations and rail bridges. The Mooroolbark component features improved accessibility, 900 car parking spaces (doubled capacity), new bus interchange, community spaces under the rail bridge, and enhanced walking/cycling connections to Red Earth Community Park. Part of the Level Crossing Removal Project improving safety and traffic flow across both Mooroolbark and Lilydale. Completed in November 2021.
The Outlook Croydon North
New residential estate of 48 architect designed townhomes in Croydon North, delivering modern family living close to local schools, parks and shopping. As of late 2025 the project is under construction with completion expected in 2026.
26 Sweetland Road Townhouses
Four beautifully designed townhouses at 26 Sweetland Road, Mooroolbark. Contemporary design by Alta Architecture with 3 bedrooms across two storeys, optimising surrounding greenery.
13,064 residents of Mooroolbark are employed, from a labour force of 13,857. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 70.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,678, about 80% 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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Mooroolbark possesses a qualified labor pool, with the building sector demonstrating notable representation, an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregates of statistical sector information. As of March 2026, there are 13,064 residents in employment, while the unemployment rate sits 1.0% higher than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, and the participation rate is equivalent to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census records show a substantial 25.6% of residents performed their jobs from home, although this should be viewed in light of Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily clustered in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality shows a particularly high concentration of building sector workers, representing 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.9% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 10.1%. This highly residential district appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident count. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics gathered from surrounding statistical sectors, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.9% while the labor force expanded by 1.8%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment expansion of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, alongside a 0.2 percentage point increase. The national job projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding upcoming labor demands in Mooroolbark. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local job mix suggests employment should rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not account for local population changes).
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Median household income in Mooroolbark is $1,994 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $838 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,116 a year against an average of $64,722. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode ATO statistics for the financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that earnings in the suburb of Mooroolbark fall below national averages, with a median of $54,116 and an average of $64,722. In comparison, Greater Melbourne has a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, contemporary valuations are calculated at approximately $59,322 (median) and $70,948 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census records, household, family, and individual incomes in Mooroolbark are positioned around the 61st percentile nationally.
Income distributions show that 36.1% of the population (8,853 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where 32.8% fall into this category. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 85.0% of their income for other living costs, and the area's SEIFA economic index places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mooroolbark had 8,040 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential profile in Mooroolbark at the time of the latest Census was comprised of 95.4% separate houses and 4.6% other housing forms (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Mooroolbark was higher than the Melbourne metro average, standing at 32.3%, while the rest of the occupied homes were held with a mortgage (47.0%) or rented (20.7%). The median monthly home loan repayment was identical to the Melbourne metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $400, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
Across the nation, mortgage costs in Mooroolbark exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mooroolbark counted 8,040 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,551 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 78.7%, consisting of 38.8% couples raising children, 26.1% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent households. The remaining 21.3% consists of non-family households, with single person residences at 19.2% and share houses accounting for 2.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in Mooroolbark hold a university qualification, including 16.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.3% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 4,788 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,009 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 region displays educational disparities, with university graduation rates (23.5%) falling well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario presents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (26.3%). Participation in study is notably high, with 28.1% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This comprises 9.9% of residents attending primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 3.8% enrolled in university or vocational training.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mooroolbark reaches 45 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 public transit indicates 45 active transit stops are available in Mooroolbark, consisting of a mix of bus options. These transit stops are served by 19 distinct routes, which combine to offer 3,418 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 423 meters from their closest stop. Being a major residential area, most workers travel outward for employment, and cars are the primary mode of travel at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A high 25.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules). Transit service frequency averages 488 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 75 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
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68.2% of residents in Mooroolbark report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Health indicators in Mooroolbark align closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and chronic illness rates, with common medical concerns being slightly more prevalent than average across both young and old age brackets, and the level of private health insurance coverage slightly exceeding that of the average SA2 region at approximately 52% of the population (~12,860 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the region were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.2 and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 68.2% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Health statuses among working-age individuals are generally standard. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.2% of the population (4,218 people), which is higher than the 15.0% recorded in Greater Melbourne, with national rankings matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mooroolbark is largely Australian-born, at 77.9% of residents, with 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.4%) and Australian (27.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mooroolbark displays a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 22.1% of residents born in another country and 15.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 46.5% of local residents. The most noticeable statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family origins (parental country of birth), the three most common ancestries in Mooroolbark are English at 28.4% of the population (considerably higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 27.4% (considerably higher than the regional average of 18.4%), and Other at 9.0% (noticeably lower than the regional average of 14.6%).
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in the presence of other cultural groups: Dutch is highly overrepresented at 2.7% of Mooroolbark (compared to 1.2% in the region), Sri Lankan is at 0.4% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Hungarian is at 0.3% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mooroolbark is 37. 26.1% 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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Registering a median age of 37, Mooroolbark matches the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and remains close to the Australian median of 38 years. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 6.4% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 13.5%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.9% to 6.4% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has expanded from 14.5% to 15.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket has dropped from 14.6% to 13.5%.
Projecting forward to 2041, demographic models indicate notable changes in Mooroolbark's age distribution. Leading these changes, the 45 to 54 cohort is projected to expand by 24% (703 people), growing from 2,942 to 3,646. Meanwhile, both the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mooroolbark
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 14 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 Jul 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 — 354 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,059 at the 2021 Census → 24,524 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 (SAL21755). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.