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Mount Eliza has an estimated 19,110 residents, up from 18,734 at the 2021 Census — a change of 376 people, or 2.0%. That puts 823 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS demographic data analysis and recently confirmed addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mount Eliza has an estimated residency of 19,110 people as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 376 individuals (2.0%) relative to the 18,734 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch calculated this updated figure of 19,110 by evaluating the June 2025 ERP data released by the ABS alongside 62 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The suburb of Mount Eliza exhibits a density of 823 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
The post-census expansion of 2.0% in the suburb of Mount Eliza lags behind the SA4 region growth rate of 3.2% by 1.2 percentage points, showing competitive local dynamics. Net overseas migration stood as the primary driver of these recent population gains, serving as almost the exclusive source of growth. Projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are applied to each SA2 boundary. For areas lacking this coverage, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases, scaled from LGA to SA2 levels via weighted aggregation. Age-specific growth distributions from these models are carried forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trajectories suggest the suburb of Mount Eliza will experience growth slightly under the national median, with projections indicating an expansion of 1,835 persons by 2041, which represents a total increase of 9.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
256 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Eliza over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 69, 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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An analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Mount Eliza averages about 51 residential approvals annually. This includes 256 homes approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 64 approvals during the current FY-26 period. Despite a contracting population in the preceding period, this construction pace has been relatively sufficient, offering positive options for buyers. The average value of these approved new homes is $1,219,000, indicating a clear focus by developers on premium, upscale housing options. Furthermore, the local economy has seen $45.4 million in commercial building approvals this financial year, pointing to robust local business investment.
When compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Mount Eliza records approximately half the volume of new residential approvals per capita, placing in the 39th percentile nationally. This translates to fewer choices for prospective buyers and boosts interest in existing properties. The approval rate is also below the national average, reflecting a mature urban environment and potential planning limitations. Standalone houses make up 88.0% of the new approvals, while semi-detached or attached options account for 12.0%, preserving the traditional low-density, family-oriented layout. The ratio of 443 people per residential approval underscores a calm development landscape with low construction activity. Looking forward, the suburb of Mount Eliza is projected to add 1,835 residents by 2041 according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current rate of construction suggests that the supply of new dwellings will easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mount Eliza
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Eliza, worth an estimated $17 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects expected to influence the local area. Notable works include the Mount Eliza: Canadian Bay Carpark, the Mount Eliza Landfill Capping Rehabilitation Works, the Mount Eliza: Emil Madsen Reserve - East Pavilion, and the Moondah Mansion Retirement Village.
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Mount Eliza: Emil Madsen Reserve - East Pavilion
A new single-storey sports pavilion at Emil Madsen Reserve, catering for the Mount Eliza Soccer Club, Junior Football Club, Cricket Club and Football Netball Club. The approximately 800 sqm East Pavilion includes six change rooms, umpire rooms, unisex and all-access public toilets, storage areas, a medical room, offices, a kitchen with servery, meeting rooms, a central social space and a new carpark. The project is fully funded by a $15 million federal government grant secured to deliver Stage 1 of the Emil Madsen Reserve Master Plan.The construction contract was awarded to McCorkell Constructions at Council's June 2025 meeting; site establishment is complete and bulk earthworks are underway, with completion anticipated around late 2026.
Mount Eliza Landfill Capping Rehabilitation Works
Rehabilitation of the closed landfill cap and stormwater system across North and South Regional Parks in Mount Eliza. The works include cap thickening, stormwater swale construction, outfall infrastructure, and extensive revegetation to ensure full EPA Victoria compliance.
Mount Eliza: Canadian Bay Carpark
This project will update and renew the existing Canadian Bay carpark to enhance visitor experience, public safety, and access to all at Canadian Bay and Half Moon Bay, which experience high levels of visitation, especially during peak summer season. The existing infrastructure is aged and in need of renewal.
Moondah Mansion Retirement Village
A $317-million retirement village featuring the complete restoration of the 135-year-old heritage-listed Moondah Mansion as its centrepiece, including six buildings up to four storeys offering 104 independent apartments, 27 assisted-living suites, and a 60-bed aged care centre with low, high and specialist dementia care. The development includes a bowling green, cafe, bar, cinema, indoor swimming pool, hair and beauty salon, gymnasium, and place of worship, restoring a property once owned by Sir Reginald Ansett and previously operated as the Melbourne Business School.
Mount Eliza: Blackspot Program - Mount Eliza Way
This project improves pedestrian safety along Mount Eliza Way by converting zebra crossings to raised wombat crossings, reducing the speed limit to 40km/h, installing electronic variable speed signs, flashing pedestrian signals, painted pavement markings, constructing a refuge island, and upgrading lighting.
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.
59 Culcairn Drive Townhouse Development - Frankston South
A permit-approved 4-unit townhouse development on a 1,177sqm site in Frankston South. The project provides quality medium-density housing with 3-bedroom dwellings in a leafy suburban setting close to schools, parks, and Frankston amenities. Property recently sold in November 2024 with planning permits in place for construction.
Towerhill Road Schools Precinct Shared Path
Upgrade of approximately 1km of existing footpath into a wider shared user path along Towerhill Road between Overport Road and Frankston-Flinders Road. The active transport project enhances safety and connectivity for students and local residents walking and cycling to surrounding schools and community facilities.
9,752 residents of Mount Eliza are employed, from a labour force of 9,864. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 63.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,394, about 86% 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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The suburb of Mount Eliza possesses a highly qualified workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 1.1%, and steady job numbers over the prior year, based on aggregated statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,752, while the local jobless rate sits 3.6% below the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne. However, the participation rate of 63.6% is lower than the metropolitan benchmark of 70.2%. Census records show that 39.6% of employed locals performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration in education & training, which has a workforce share 1.2 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 2.2% of local workers, compared to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. The mismatch between the Census working population and resident counts highlights that this primarily residential area has limited local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS figures for the wider region, the past 12-month period saw local employment rise by 0.4% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, which recorded a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local employment trends can be gauged by looking at the national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These projections cover five and ten-year horizons and are mapped to local industry data. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation across industries. Weighting these projections to the local workforce structure indicates that employment for residents of the suburb of Mount Eliza could increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing a basic extrapolation based on industry shares without local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Eliza is $2,547 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $966 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,130 a year against an average of $105,186. The average runs 72% 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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Taxpayer statistics for the suburb of Mount Eliza reveal a median annual income of $61,130 and an average of $105,186, according to the postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are elevated relative to the wider metropolitan area, where the median is $57,688 and the average is $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 are approximately $67,011 for the median and $115,305 for the average. In the 2021 Census, weekly household incomes were in the 91st percentile at $2,547.
Looking at individual earnings, the cohort earning above $4000 accounts for 29.2% of the local population (5,580 individuals), whereas the dominant bracket for Greater Melbourne is $1,500 - 2,999 at 32.8%. High-income earners making over $3,000 weekly account for 42.6% of households, indicating significant economic resources. Discretionary funds remain high, with residents keeping 87.6% of their income after meeting housing costs, placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Eliza had 6,271 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 4% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $512 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the suburb of Mount Eliza is dominated by standalone houses, which made up 91.8% of dwellings at the latest Census, compared to 67.9% for Greater Melbourne. The remaining 8.2% comprised apartments, townhouses, and other dwelling forms, which represent 32.1% of homes in the wider Melbourne area. Home ownership is high, with 46.2% of residents owning their properties outright. Mortgaged properties make up 45.2% of homes, while 8.6% are rented. The median mortgage payment of $2,600 per month is higher than the metropolitan median of $2,000. Similarly, the median weekly rent is $512, compared to $390 across Greater Melbourne.
Nationally, these figures exceed the Australian medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Eliza counted 6,271 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 17% 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 comprise 82.2% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 44.0%, couples without children at 30.2%, and single-parent homes at 7.7%. Non-family households make up 17.8% of the total, with single-person households representing 16.9% and group living situations accounting for 1.0%. The average household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.9% of adults in Mount Eliza hold a university qualification, including 25.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 16.9% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,974 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,109 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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Qualifications held by residents in the suburb of Mount Eliza exceed regional averages. University graduates comprise 37.9% of residents aged 15+, compared to 23.5% in the SA4 region and 25.0% in the SA3 area. This provides a solid foundation for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are held by 25.3% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificates at 16.9%. A total of 31.6% of residents are actively engaged in formal study.
This student population includes 11.6% enrolled in primary schools, 10.5% attending secondary schools, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Eliza reaches 31 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 770 services a week. The typical home sits about 670 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 the local transit network shows 31 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Mount Eliza. These stops service 5 routes, which provide a total of 771 weekly passenger services. Public transport accessibility is low, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 669 meters. As a residential community, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.9 cars per household, exceeding the metropolitan average. Census data from 2021 shows that 39.6% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Transit services average 110 daily trips across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 24 weekly services per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.5% of residents in Mount Eliza report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics indicate excellent wellness profiles in the suburb of Mount Eliza, characterized by low mortality and minimal chronic disease across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 68% of the population (13,034 people) holding policies, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent chronic conditions, affecting 7.8% and 7.0% of the population, respectively. However, 71.5% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The working-age population is generally healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 24.3% of the community (4,643 people), which is higher than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Health measures for seniors remain positive, aligning with national rankings for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Eliza is largely Australian-born, at 77.0% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.8%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Mount Eliza has lower levels of cultural diversity than the metropolitan average. Residents born in Australia represent 77.0% of the population, 90.9% hold citizenship, and 93.5% speak only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.6% of residents. The most pronounced religious divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of family background, English ancestry is claimed by 33.8% of the population, compared to the regional average of 20.1%. Australian ancestry is reported by 25.3% of residents, higher than the regional average of 18.4%.
Irish background is noted by 9.3% of residents. Other ancestries showing higher local representation than the wider region include Scottish at 9.1% (compared to 5.6% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Dutch at 1.7% (compared to 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Eliza is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 17.7% 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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The median age of residents in the suburb of Mount Eliza is 45 years, which is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. There is a higher proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (9.4%) compared to Greater Melbourne, but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (3.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 11.8% to 14.1%, and the 75 to 84 bracket has risen from 7.7% to 9.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket has decreased from 4.9% to 3.6%.
By 2041, demographic projections suggest the number of residents aged 85+ will increase by 102% (665 people), growing from 649 to 1,315. The combined cohorts aged 65 and over are expected to make up 68% of the net population growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Eliza
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,734 at the 2021 Census → 19,110 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 (SAL21793). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.