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Murrumbeena has an estimated 10,995 residents, up from 9,996 at the 2021 Census — a change of 999 people, or 10.0%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 122 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 4,181 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 evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the surrounding district, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Murrumbeena has an estimated population of 10,995 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 999 people (10.0%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 9,996 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 10,823, which was projected by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, with an extra 122 validated new addresses factored in since the Census date. Such population levels translate to a density of 4,180 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 10.0% growth rate of the suburb of Murrumbeena since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (8.0%) and the state, establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner. This population rise was largely fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 85.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch employs ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, modifying them via weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA level down to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth patterns derived from these aggregations are also integrated across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to above-median growth relative to national statistical zones, with the suburb of Murrumbeena projected to add 2,278 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 19.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
241 new dwellings have been approved in Murrumbeena over the past five years, an average of 48 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 55 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals compiled from localized statistical data, Murrumbeena has seen an average of approximately 48 new home approvals annually. This results in a total of 241 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 26 recorded so far during FY-26. Given an average of 1.6 new residents migrating per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of supply and demand appears balanced, encouraging market stability. Meanwhile, new residential builds carry an average value of $640,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $19.7 million this financial year, pointing to steady business development. Relative to Greater Melbourne, building activity per person in Murrumbeena is at about three-quarters the rate, though it sits in the 78th percentile of locations evaluated across the nation, with construction speed increasing in recent times. Recent residential approvals consist of 22.0% detached homes and 78.0% multi-dwelling options like townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options offers affordable pathways for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. This represents a major shift from the existing housing stock (which currently stands at 46.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of development sites alongside changing buyer preferences and budget constraints. Having approximately 151 people per dwelling approval, Murrumbeena displays characteristics typical of a growth area. Demographic projections indicate Murrumbeena is set to add 2,106 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction is maintained, the supply of new dwellings might fall short of population gains, which could intensify buyer rivalry and bolster price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Murrumbeena
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 Murrumbeena, worth an estimated $225 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $57.2 billion. 19 are already under construction and 31 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in public infrastructure, major construction works, and planning policies. A total of 28 infrastructure projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to impact the local community. Major initiatives include Neerim Road Murrumbeena, Housing Choices Carnegie - Egan Street, the Murrumbeena Activity Centre Program, and Eighty East, with the list below highlighting those of greatest local relevance.
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Murrumbeena Place
An eight-storey mixed-use development (Murrumbeena Place) featuring 110 dual-aspect apartments with a 10% affordable housing contribution and 1,290 square metres of retail space including an 800sqm supermarket. Located on surplus government land adjacent to Murrumbeena Station, the project was approved under the Development Facilitation Program in May 2025. Designed by Fieldwork Architects and MALA, the 100% electric all-electric development includes two basement levels with 86 car parking bays, 128 bicycle storage spots, rooftop gardens, a wellness studio, co-working zones and direct pedestrian access to the train station.Pre-sales are underway with apartments from $485,000.
Murrumbeena Train and Tram Zone Activity Centre
The Murrumbeena Train and Tram Zone Activity Centre is a Victorian Government urban renewal initiative to deliver higher-density housing and mixed-use developments around Murrumbeena Station. Finalised and approved as part of the Stage 1 Activity Centres Program, the plan allows for buildings up to 12 storeys in the core and 3-6 storeys in the surrounding walkable catchments, preserving heritage areas while encouraging transit-oriented development and protecting local open spaces.
East Village
A 1.25 billion dollar master-planned urban renewal precinct spanning 24 hectares. The project transforms a former industrial site into a sustainable mixed-use hub. It features approximately 3000 dwellings, 15000 sqm of retail, and 80000 sqm of commercial space. Assemble Communities and Make Ventures are delivering a 4.3-hectare portion dedicated to 940 build-to-rent apartments. The site includes the completed McKinnon Secondary College East Campus, a one-hectare central park, and a new town square area.
Housing Choices Carnegie - Egan Street
106 one and two-bedroom affordable housing apartments across 10 levels, part of the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build program. Designed by Bruce Henderson Architects and constructed by Buxton Construction, the project includes office space, a 3-level basement, and a landscaped rooftop terrace, aiming to provide quality affordable housing for low to moderate income earners.
East Village Precinct Infrastructure
Infrastructure works supporting the 24 hectare East Village mixed-use precinct at Bentleigh East. Stage 1 early works delivered underground services, deep drainage, approximately 400 m of dual carriageway road construction, intersections and lighting to enable the future government school, residential neighbourhoods, town centre, open space and community infrastructure. The broader precinct continues to progress under the approved Comprehensive Development Plan and Development Contributions Plan.
Mimosa Row Apartments
Boutique 40-apartment development designed by BG Architecture with industrial-style finishes, oak timber floors, and premium materials. Features two-bedroom and three-bedroom residences with private balconies, gardens, study nooks, and secure parking. Developed by ITUM and Pan Plan Properties with Platinum Construction as builder.
VicTrack Oakleigh Housing Development
VicTrack invites expressions of interest from property developers to build homes on surplus rail land near Oakleigh station. The site has potential to deliver around 240 homes with a requirement to deliver a minimum of 10% affordable homes.
VicTrack Land Release - Oakleigh Station
VicTrack is progressing the release of surplus rail land adjacent to Oakleigh Station for a mid-rise residential development as part of the Victorian Government Housing Statement. The site is expected to deliver around 120 homes with at least 10% affordable housing. The Expression of Interest process concluded with shortlisted proponents progressing through the Request for Proposal process. Construction is intended to commence within 18 months of developer appointment, subject to planning and commercial approvals.
6,438 residents of Murrumbeena are employed, from a labour force of 6,753. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 73.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,548, about 78% 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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Murrumbeena is home to a highly qualified labor force, particularly in the professional services sector, with an unemployment rate of 4.7% based on AreaSearch compilations of local statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 6,438 employed residents, and the unemployment rate matches the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The workforce participation rate is close to normal limits, sitting at 73.1% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a significant 44.0% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The locality exhibits a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with its share of employment reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, employing just 7.0% of the local workforce compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. This mostly residential locality seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census working residents against the total resident population. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS data pooled from the surrounding statistical zones, the labor force contracted by 0.4% alongside a 1.2% reduction in employment over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.8 percentage points. On the other hand, Greater Melbourne recorded employment expansion of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help outline potential future labor demand in Murrumbeena. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the trends differ widely across individual industries. Projecting these industry-specific shifts onto the local workforce suggests that employment in Murrumbeena should expand by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Murrumbeena is $2,057 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,035 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,566 a year against an average of $80,357. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode ATO statistics published for the 2023 financial year, Murrumbeena taxpayers recorded a median income of $60,566 and an average income of $80,357. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale and compare to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated to be roughly $66,392 for the median and $88,087 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Murrumbeena are high, placing between the 69th and 81st percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 30.0% of taxpayers earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 3,298 residents), which mirrors the broader region where 32.8% of the population falls into this range. High-income earners are also prominent, with 32.6% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to high local purchasing power. Housing expenses consume 14.9% of local income, and strong overall earnings place the area in the 71st percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Murrumbeena had 4,080 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 29% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $386 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential patterns in Murrumbeena, measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 45.6% standalone houses and 54.4% other housing types (including apartments, semi-detached options, and alternative dwellings), which contrasts with the Greater Melbourne distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other housing types. The rate of home ownership was identical to the Melbourne metropolitan average at 30.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (32.6%) or rented (37.1%). The median mortgage repayment was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,167 per month, while the median weekly rent was $386, compared to $2,000 and $390 across the wider metro area.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in Murrumbeena are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Murrumbeena counted 4,080 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,488 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 65.2%, consisting of couples with children (30.7%), couples without children (25.7%), and single parents (7.4%). The remaining 34.8% are non-family households, which are dominated by single-person households at 31.1%, while group housing makes up 3.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 persons is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.5% of adults in Murrumbeena hold a university qualification, including 32.2% with a bachelor degree and 14.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 11.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 810 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,150 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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Academic achievement in Murrumbeena is far higher than regional and national averages, with 51.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This strong educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge sector roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 32.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational training makes up 21.1% of qualifications for those aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (11.0%). Enrolment rates are high, with 29.2% of the population participating in formal education.
This includes 8.9% attending tertiary institutions, 8.4% in primary schools, and 6.4% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Murrumbeena reaches 57 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 57 active passenger transport stops in Murrumbeena, consisting of bus services. These locations are linked to 18 distinct routes, which combine to run 4,761 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 165 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 73%, and trains accounting for 16%. Households own an average of 1.1 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average.
A significant 44.0% of the workforce performs their job duties from home (measured during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related restrictions). Service frequency averages 680 trips daily across all transport routes, representing approximately 83 weekly trips at each individual stop.
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74.3% of residents in Murrumbeena report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 data reveals excellent outcomes in Murrumbeena, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with low rates of common illnesses across all demographic brackets, while private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 59% of the population (representing 6,435 residents). The most frequent health issues reported by residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.5 and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 74.3% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. The working-age population is healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.1% of the population (representing 1,660 people). Senior citizens enjoy good health outcomes, with national health rankings aligned with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.3% of Murrumbeena residents were born overseas and 32.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.4%) and Australian (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Murrumbeena is culturally diverse, with 35.3% of the population born outside Australia and 32.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 42.5% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 3.6% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English (19.4%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (12.0%). There are also notable differences in the representation of specific ethnic groups: Polish ancestry is overrepresented at 1.4% of Murrumbeena (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian at 1.0% (compared to 0.4%), and Greek at 5.8% (compared to 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Murrumbeena is 37. 31.2% 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 median age in Murrumbeena is 37, matching the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and sitting close to the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 13.1% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 5 - 14 demographic is less common at 10.4%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 has expanded from 11.7% to 13.7% of the total population, whereas the 0 to 4 age group has shrunk from 5.1% to 4.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic models indicate changes in the age profile, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to expand by 28% (an increase of 405 people), growing from 1,440 to 1,846.
Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group is expected to grow by a modest 4% (an increase of 65 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Murrumbeena
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago 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 Jun 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 — 122 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,996 at the 2021 Census → 10,995 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 (SAL21849). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.