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Morwell has an estimated 14,500 residents, up from 14,389 at the 2021 Census. 309 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 324 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 statistics alongside new address validations recorded after the Census, the suburb of Morwell has an estimated population close to 14,500 as of Aug 2026. This figure indicates an addition of 111 people (0.8%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 14,389 people. This updated count draws on an estimated resident total of 14,449 identified by AreaSearch from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 309 post-Census validated new addresses. With a population density of 323 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous personal space and substantial capacity for future expansion.
The suburb of Morwell's post-Census growth rate of 0.8% sits within 2.1 percentage points of the broader SA3 benchmark (2.9%), highlighting healthy expansion fundamentals. Inward overseas migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, accounting for virtually all recent net additions. Population projections produced jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilising 2022 as their foundation year, are incorporated across each SA2 locality by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, AreaSearch employs the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA growth rates to the SA2 tier through weighted aggregation techniques. These aggregated age-cohort growth rates are extended across all districts for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Reflecting anticipated structural shifts, the suburb of Morwell is projected to exceed the national regional median expansion rate, expanding by 2,148 persons to 2041 under SA2 aggregations, which represents an overall gain of 14.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
230 new dwellings have been approved in Morwell over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 53 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 81, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS residential building approvals mapped across statistical boundaries indicates that Morwell averaged approximately 46 dwelling approvals per year, accumulating an estimated 230 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 81 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 0.7 new residents per year moved in for each newly approved residence, demonstrating that residential construction has matched or exceeded incoming demand, expanding buyer choice and accommodating potential population growth beyond standard forecasts, with new dwellings carrying an average construction value of $366,000 in line with wider regional norms.
Local commercial construction also registered strong momentum, recording $83.5 million in commercial approvals throughout this financial year. Relative to Rest of Vic., per capita construction activity across Morwell stands at roughly three-quarters of the regional standard, placing the locality in the 51st percentile across the nation. Detached houses constitute 89.0% of upcoming residential projects while multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses or apartments make up 11.0%, maintaining an expansive suburban layout oriented toward detached dwellings that appeal to buyers looking for larger lots. Building density averages approximately 284 people per dwelling approval, reinforcing its low density profile. Demographic projections compiled from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate show Morwell adding 2,097 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could find it difficult to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among purchasers and applying upward pressure on residential values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Morwell
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Morwell, worth an estimated $5.65 billion. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.5 billion. 27 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. 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 schemes, and infrastructure investments play a defining role in shaping local community outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 23 projects expected to influence the district, including key undertakings such as Icon Industrial Morwell, The Range Estate Morwell, Tramway Road Battery Energy Storage System, and Panorama Estate, with prime developments outlined below.
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Hazelwood North ULAB Recycling Facility
A state-of-the-art Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling plant designed to process 50,000 tonnes of batteries annually. The facility employs advanced secondary lead smelting technology to recover approximately 28,000 tonnes of refined lead per year, promoting a circular economy and reducing hazardous waste. The project was fast-tracked via a Victorian Government Planning Scheme Amendment (C129) following initial local council refusal.
Icon Industrial Morwell
Icon Industrial (formerly ICON Morwell) is Gippsland's largest master-planned industrial precinct, covering 100 hectares. The project features 125 industrial lots, a commercial super-lot including a service station, and 12 hectares of parkland. Civil construction for Stages 1 and 2 is well underway following a sell-out of initial lots, and Stage 3 was launched to market in April 2026. The estate is designed to support warehousing, manufacturing, and the region's transition to renewable energy industries.
Marinus Link - Victorian Converter Station
The Victorian converter station at Hazelwood in the Latrobe Valley is part of the 1500 MW Marinus Link interconnector between Victoria and Tasmania. The station will convert direct current from the subsea and underground cables to alternating current to connect Marinus Link to the Victorian grid and the National Electricity Market. Stage 1 (750 MW) construction is expected to begin later in 2026, following the Victorian Minister for Planning's environmental assessment in May 2025 and the Australian Energy Regulator's final cost decision in February 2026.Preparatory works were under way across Gippsland as at April 2026.
Olearia - Morwell Residential Community
Development Victoria is transforming a 4.4-hectare surplus government site at 10 English Street, Morwell into the Olearia residential community. The project will deliver 72 residential lots with a mix of social, affordable and private housing close to jobs, services, transport and community facilities in the Gippsland region. Planning approval was received in August 2025, sales launched in January 2026, and civil works commenced in March 2026 with completion expected in early 2027.
The Range Estate Morwell
Premium residential estate development in Morwell offering titled land lots ranging from 512 to 822 square meters with views of the Baw Baw Ranges, landscaped wetlands, Morwell River waterways, and proximity to Toners Lane Reserve. Stage 1 is titled and available for building, while Stages 2 and 3 are under construction.
Bennetts Creek Battery
100MW/223MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide renewable energy firming for Victoria's electricity grid. Located adjacent to Morwell Terminal Station with a new 66kV transmission line connection. Financial close was achieved in December 2025, with construction by Zenviron commencing in 2026 and commercial operations expected in 2028. Wartsila will supply battery technology and control systems. The project will absorb excess renewable energy during high generation periods and discharge during peak demand, providing Frequency Control and Ancillary Services (FCAS) to stabilise the grid and reduce electricity prices.
Morwell West Development Plan
The Morwell West Development Plan facilitates the development of approximately 457 residential lots on 43 hectares of land west of Morwell township. It integrates with existing urban areas, providing a mix of standard and medium density housing, stormwater management through wetlands, open spaces, pedestrian links, and noise attenuation measures to mitigate adjacent industrial impacts.
Tobruk Street Social Housing Development
The project proposes to develop the site with 27 single storey dwellings, a new road connecting Alamein Street and Churchill Road, publicly accessible parklands, and extensive landscaping. It aims to provide accommodation for low-income households, including accessibility provisions for the less mobile, and will be managed by Community Housing (Victoria) Limited.
5,337 residents of Morwell are employed, from a labour force of 6,084. Unemployment sits at 12.3%, with participation at 50.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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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The local labour market in Morwell features a balanced distribution between professional and vocational roles, supported by strong representation across essential services, an unemployment rate of 12.3%, and a 7.6% annual rise in estimated jobs according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, 5,337 residents were actively employed; however, unemployment stood 8.6% above the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., pointing to scope for improvement, while the participation rate of 50.4% fell well below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 61.1%. Remote work was recorded by a modest 9.9% of workers in the Census, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be factored into this figure.
The leading employment sectors among local workers consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Retail trade displays distinct local concentration, accounting for a workforce proportion 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 2.3% of the resident workforce, trailing the 7.5% share observed across Regional Vic.. Although local jobs exist, comparison between resident workers and local employment counts suggests a significant portion of the workforce travels outside the district for work. Statistical analysis of ABS and SALM series over the year to March 2026 reveals that resident employment expanded by 7.6% alongside a 3.3% rise in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 3.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labour force contract by 0.3%, and unemployment edge down by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term employment trajectories published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. These five- and ten-year national projections have been applied against the local industry profile. While total Australian employment is forecast to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-level rates vary widely. Weighted against Morwell's specific industry distribution, local employment is projected to expand by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Morwell is $942 a week (about $49,000 a year), with median personal income at $522 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,321 a year against an average of $55,103. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Morwell beneath the national baseline. Across the suburb of Morwell, median taxable income reached $44,321 and average earnings stood at $55,103, trailing the Regional Vic. comparisons of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusted for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $48,585 for median income and $60,404 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned personal, family, and household incomes across Morwell between the 2nd and 5th percentiles nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, 31.6% of local earners (4,582 individuals) fall into the $400 - 799 weekly band, diverging from regional patterns where 30.3% earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. With 42.9% receiving less than $800 weekly, local disposable spending remains constrained. Residents retain 85.9% of their earnings after meeting housing costs, placing the area in the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Morwell had 5,816 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 7% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $215 a week and the median mortgage repayment $953 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Morwell was composed of 86.0% standalone houses and 14.0% alternative formats including semi-detached dwellings and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwelling types across Regional Vic.. Outright ownership accounted for 38.7% of homes, trailing regional levels, while mortgaged residences stood at 26.2% and rental properties represented 35.0%. The median monthly mortgage commitment was $953, below the Regional Vic. figure of $1,430, while the weekly median rent was $215, compared to $285 regionally. Nationally, local mortgage obligations sit substantially beneath the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morwell counted 5,816 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 59.1%, comprising couples with children at 18.5%, childless couples at 24.1%, and single-parent households at 15.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.9%, led by solo occupants at 37.7% and group households at 3.3%. The median household size of 2.2 people is slightly below the Regional Vic. standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.0% of adults in Morwell hold a university qualification, including 7.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 32.8% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,304 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 926 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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Higher educational attainment remains an area for development, as university qualification rates of 11.0% trail the VIC statewide average of 33.4%, highlighting a clear focus for future education strategies. Bachelor degree holders account for 7.7% of the population, followed by postgraduate awards at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, including certificates (32.8%) and advanced diplomas (8.4%). Active participation in study is strong throughout the community, with 29.5% of residents currently undertaking formal education. Enrolments include 11.1% attending primary schools, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Morwell reaches 107 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 connectivity across Morwell includes 107 operating transit stops providing passenger rail services. These stops are integrated into 19 individual routes that generate 5,456 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage remains solid, with an average distance of 202 meters to the closest transit stop. Given its predominantly residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 per household, below regional figures. A modest 9.9% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit services provide an average frequency of 779 trips per day throughout the network, which translates to roughly 50 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
55.0% of residents in Morwell report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 11.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 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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Assessment of chronic ailment prevalence and mortality metrics across Morwell indicates significant health challenges across both younger and older age brackets, alongside a constrained private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 49% of the overall population (~7,060 people), compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent long-term diagnoses locally, affecting 12.2 and 11.3% of the community respectively, while 55.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of ongoing health issues.
Older residents aged 65 and over account for 23.7% of the population (3,436 people), with senior health metrics tracking largely in step with broader population health rankings nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Morwell is largely Australian-born, at 81.8% of residents, with 12.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (28.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural demographics in Morwell align closely with broader regional benchmarks, with 83.3% holding Australian citizenship, 81.8% born within Australia, and 88.0% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 44.4% of residents. The most noticeable relative divergence appears in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population matching the 0.1% observed across Regional Vic.. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries identified in Morwell are English at 29.9%, Australian at 28.3%, and Scottish at 7.6%. Specific cultural groups show higher local representation compared to the wider region: Italian ancestry accounts for 5.5% locally versus 2.9% regionally, Dutch background stands at 2.3% compared to 1.7%, and Maltese heritage represents 1.9% relative to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morwell is 43. 25.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Morwell mirrors the broader Regional Vic. profile, showing a maximum divergence of just 1.0 percentage points across cohorts. The estimated median age as at August 2026 is 43, matching the figure from the 2021 Census as well as the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census, while sitting above the Australian Census median of 38. Since the Census, the middle-aged and semi-retired demographic (45 - 64) has decreased from 25.8% to an estimated 23.6%. By 2041, younger to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) are forecast to drive the majority of demographic growth, adding 1,100 residents (31%) to total 4,595.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Morwell
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 19 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 — 309 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,389 at the 2021 Census → 14,500 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 (SAL21769). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.