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Mornington (Vic.) has an estimated 26,011 residents, up from 25,759 at the 2021 Census — a change of 252 people, or 1.0%. 144 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,233 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's evaluation of regional ABS population releases and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Mornington (Vic.) has a population of approximately 26,011 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 252 people (1.0%) compared to the 25,759 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 25,982 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 144 validated new addresses added after the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Mornington (Vic.) records a population density of 1,233 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations examined by AreaSearch.
The community's 1.0% post-censal increase trails the broader SA3 area (2.0%) by only 1.0 percentage points, highlighting solid local growth dynamics. Inflow from overseas migration served as the principal catalyst for these demographic gains, acting as virtually the sole source of expansion in recent times. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch integrates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to scale LGA growth down to the SA2 level. Age-specific expansion rates derived from this process are similarly projected across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. In line with broader demographic trajectories, the suburb of Mornington (Vic.) is anticipated to achieve population growth exceeding the national median, expanding by 3,170 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level modeling, which constitutes an overall rise of 12.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
480 new dwellings have been approved in Mornington (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 96 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 90 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 65, 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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Examining statistical area ABS building permit figures, AreaSearch estimates that Mornington averages approximately 96 residential dwelling approvals each year, accumulating to roughly 480 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, local authorities have approved 65 dwellings. Even with recent contractions in local headcount, fresh housing additions have sustained balance with buyer interest, preserving market options. These incoming builds carry an average projected construction value of $891,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on upmarket, premium property assets. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $17.6 million throughout the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial sector investment.
Per capita residential building approvals in Mornington track at roughly three-quarters of the pace observed across Greater Melbourne, situating the suburb in the 41st percentile among evaluated Australian localities and indicating constrained options for purchasers alongside heightened demand for pre-existing stock. This below-national-average approval rate points toward market maturity alongside potential planning and site constraints. Recent residential building activity is split between 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This focus on denser development formats introduces accessible price points suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a structural transition from the established neighborhood fabric, which currently comprises 77.0% houses, responding to limited greenfield sites, evolving lifestyle preferences, and buyer affordability needs. Mornington records roughly 361 people per dwelling approval, indicative of an established residential market. According to demographic projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update, Mornington is forecast to add 3,141 residents by 2041. While residential construction currently keeps pace with this anticipated influx, prospective purchasers may face heightened competition as local numbers expand.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mornington (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mornington (Vic.), worth an estimated $312 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.4 billion. 21 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital works, major planning developments, and public infrastructure upgrades play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key infrastructure projects situated within or near the area that are expected to influence local conditions. Prominent undertakings include Neue Space Mornington, Mornington Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Woodbyne Estate, and the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre Stadium Roof and Cladding Renewal, with the following overview highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Neue Space Mornington
An architecturally designed multi-level work and leisure precinct comprising 110 warehouse and storage spaces. Features 52 premium two-storey Neue Warehouse spaces, 58 flexible Neue Storage spaces, 4 restricted retail showrooms, and an on-site cafe. Designed for innovative businesses with 7.5m internal heights, 7m wide driveways, car and boat wash facilities, and 24/7 CCTV security.
Mornington Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Mornington Village is a two-level neighbourhood shopping centre at 241 Main Street, Mornington, being redeveloped under a $150 million plan by Angelo Property Group and Rathstation Group. The works include upgraded facilities, a new Dan Murphy's and refreshed tenancies, alongside retained anchors ALDI and The Reject Shop, with 38 specialty retailers. The centre's website says works were scheduled for completion by late 2025, but no completion has been confirmed. Current status as of October 2026 is unconfirmed; official sources reviewed do not confirm completion.
Woodbyne Estate
Proposed 250-home residential estate near Mornington racecourse covering 13 hectares. Comprises two subdivisions (Permit P23/2400 by Tango and Permit P23/2402 by BFF) with a retarding basin and new public open spaces. Requires rezoning from Low Density Residential Zone to Neighbourhood Residential Zone under Amendment C247morn. Currently referred to an independent planning panel for review.
The Deal Mornington
Mixed-use proposal in central Mornington with retail, commercial and residential components intended to complement township character while adding contemporary amenities and housing options.
Civic Reserve Recreation Centre Stadium Roof and Cladding Renewal
Renewal of the David Collings Stadium roof and external cladding at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre to improve the durability, weather protection and long-term operation of the indoor multi-sport venue. The works were completed in 2026 and the stadium has reopened to users including Mornington Youth Club Gymnastics, Mornington Peninsula Table Tennis Association and Mornington Tennis Club.
Mornington: Community Animal Shelter Refurbishment
Completed Stage 1 upgrade of Mornington Peninsula Shire's Community Animal Shelter and Pound, delivering a modern animal welfare facility with 20 new kennels, a dedicated veterinary room, cat isolation and pocket pet areas, meet and greet adoption spaces, improved security, laundry and pet bath facilities, solar panels, rainwater harvesting and sustainable landscaping.
Mornington Fishermans Jetty Rebuild Project
Replacement of the historic Mornington Fishermans Jetty delivered by Parks Victoria following demolition of the unsafe structure in 2024. The completed jetty reopened in late 2025 and provides timber decking, solar lighting, seating, improved universal access, safety ladders and berthing for up to 27 vessels, supporting commercial operators, recreational boating and tourism.
Briars Wildlife Sanctuary Expansion
Expansion of the Briars Wildlife Sanctuary in Mount Martha from 90 to 130 hectares, jointly funded by the Victorian Government Regional Tourism Investment Fund and Mornington Peninsula Shire at a 3:1 ratio. Key deliverables include 2.5km of additional predator-proof fencing, 7,000+ indigenous plant installations, an accessible 2.5km connecting trail network, boardwalk maintenance, interpretive and wayfinding signage, and a main access road upgrade. The project also supports the Ark Program for reintroduction of locally endangered and extinct species, including the Mount Martha Bundy tree and southern brown bandicoots.A heritage homestead restoration (separately funded at $950,000) is also underway, with reopening to the public anticipated in 2026. Future sanctuary phases will include Wildlife Wonders and Sanctuary Dreaming overnight Indigenous-led experiences.
12,186 residents of Mornington (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 12,594. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 56.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Mornington maintains a capable local workforce underpinned by solid representation across core essential service industries, a jobless rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated 0.7% expansion in employment over the preceding twelve months according to AreaSearch's statistical area aggregation. As of March 2026, employed residents total 12,186, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.5% under the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. However, labor force engagement is substantially lower, showing a 56.0% participation rate compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census figures indicate that 26.1% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this metric was subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction represents a pronounced local strength, with worker representation standing at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging just 6.7% of the Mornington labor pool against 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Although employment exists within the area, Census comparisons of local jobs relative to the resident workforce indicate that a substantial share of residents travel outside the suburb for work. Analysis of aggregated SALM and ABS statistical data by AreaSearch shows that in the twelve months to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.7% while the labor pool expanded by 0.5%, bringing about a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb 2.1% and the workforce rise 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Future local employment demand can be contextualized via national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to Mornington's sector distribution to model labor trends. Nationally, employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Extrapolating these industry rates across Mornington's specific workforce suggests local jobs could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted baseline that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mornington (Vic.) is $1,451 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $740 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,627 a year against an average of $71,057. The average runs 43% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's analysis of ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Mornington exceed the Australian norm, recording a median of $49,627 and an average of $71,057. In contrast, Greater Melbourne recorded a median income of $57,688 alongside an average of $75,164. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year 2023 onwards yields estimated figures of approximately $54,401 (median) and $77,893 (average) as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, Mornington's personal, family, and household earnings sit in a moderate bracket between the 32nd and 37th percentiles.
Income distribution shows that 28.0% of local earners (7,283 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with the regional share of 32.8%. Cost-of-living constraints remain prominent, as residents retain only 83.0% of earnings after housing outlays (31st percentile nationally), while the suburb's SEIFA income score falls into the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mornington (Vic.) had 10,476 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 11% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 27.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing composition in Mornington was dominated by separate houses at 77.0%, while townhouses, units, apartments, and other configurations accounted for 23.0%, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was notably elevated in Mornington at 43.7%, substantially higher than the Melbourne metropolitan level, with mortgaged properties comprising 33.9% and private rentals making up 22.4%. Median monthly mortgage costs matched the Melbourne metropolitan norm at $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $400, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
When measured against nationwide benchmarks, Mornington's mortgage payments surpass the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit above the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mornington (Vic.) counted 10,476 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 66.7%, encompassing couples without children (30.0%), couples with children (25.0%), and single parent arrangements (11.0%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 33.3%, consisting primarily of single-person dwellings at 31.5% and group shared housing at 1.9%. The locality's median household size is 2.3 people, tracking below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.2% of adults in Mornington (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 17.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.8% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 5,189 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,027 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 locality reflects distinct structural characteristics, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (25.2%) tracking well below the Greater Melbourne standard of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the highest tertiary tier at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical credentials are heavily represented, with 37.4% of the population aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising 23.8% with certificates and 13.6% with advanced diplomas. Formal learning engagement is substantial across the community, with 25.1% of residents presently undertaking educational study.
This cohort comprises 8.6% enrolled in primary schools, 7.5% attending secondary institutions, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mornington (Vic.) reaches 118 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Mornington comprises 118 operational stops utilized by local bus services. These facilities are served across 4 designated bus routes that generate 2,217 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is generally convenient, with residents residing an average distance of 256 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's suburban character, outward commuting is prevalent, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice for 93% of journeys. Households own an average of 1.3 motor vehicles each. In addition, 26.1% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Public transport services across the network operate at an average rate of 316 trips per day, translating to roughly 18 weekly departures at each individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest transit points relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.8% of residents in Mornington (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 Mornington align closely with nationwide averages based on AreaSearch assessments of chronic illness rates and mortality, with common ailments present across both younger and senior demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is elevated across the community, covering approximately 55% of residents (~14,282 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 11.0 and 8.5% of the population respectively, while 61.8% of residents reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among working-age individuals remain consistent with standard benchmarks.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 32.4% of the local population (8,427 people), more than double the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne. Among this senior cohort, health metrics present certain challenges while tracking in line with broader national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mornington (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 77.7% of residents, with 5.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (26.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mornington demonstrates comparatively low levels of cultural diversity, with 77.7% of the community born in Australia, 89.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.1% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity stands as the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 49.4% of local residents. In contrast, Judaism represents 0.2% of the local population, compared to 1.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Evaluating ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, English heritage leads within Mornington at 33.6% (above the 20.1% regional mark), followed by Australian ancestry at 26.6% (compared to 18.4% regionally) and Irish background at 9.6%.
Discrepancies also emerge across other heritage groups: Scottish heritage accounts for 9.3% in Mornington compared to 5.6% across the wider region, Dutch heritage stands at 1.8% against 1.2%, and Welsh ancestry represents 0.7% versus 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mornington (Vic.) is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 18.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Mornington functions prominently as a coastal retirement and lifestyle enclave, an orientation reinforced by its demographic structure. Older residents and retirees (65+) make up 32.4% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for only 17.7% against 32.1% across the broader metropolis. This places the estimated median age at 50, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 13 years above Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37. Australia's national median was 38 at that Census.
Since then, the retiree and elderly demographic has expanded from 31.3% to an estimated 32.4%. By 2041, this 65+ age group is projected to see the largest absolute increase, rising by 3,264 residents (39%) to 11,692. In contrast, contractions are projected among both children and young adults as well as the young to middle aged adult cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mornington (Vic.)
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 | Oct 2026 this month all 7 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 Oct 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 — 144 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (25,759 at the 2021 Census → 26,011 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 (SAL21763). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.