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North Wonthaggi has an estimated 3,708 residents, up from 3,475 at the 2021 Census — a change of 233 people, or 6.7%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years. 169 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 365 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 evaluations combining post-Census validated address counts with broader ABS demographic releases, the suburb of North Wonthaggi has an estimated population of approximately 3,708 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 233 people (6.7%) from the 3,475 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon the 3,679 resident count assessed by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 169 newly validated residential addresses registered after the Census. This gives the locality a population density of 364 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous space per resident with room for additional community expansion.
Expanding by 6.7% from the 2021 census, the suburb of North Wonthaggi outpaced both the Rest of Vic. benchmark of 4.4% and the wider SA4 region, establishing itself as a local growth standout. This demographic expansion was heavily driven by net interstate arrivals, which generated roughly 88.0% of the overall population gains across recent periods. Projections for the suburb of North Wonthaggi utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 district, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets calibrated via weighted population aggregations from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket expansion trajectories derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on these demographic models, the suburb of North Wonthaggi is anticipated to achieve exceptional expansion placing it within the top 10 percent of regional Australian localities, gaining 1,618 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures for an overall increase of 42.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
77 new dwellings have been approved in North Wonthaggi over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, 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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ABS building approval statistics analyzed across statistical boundaries by AreaSearch reveal that North Wonthaggi has averaged roughly 15 residential building approvals each year, accumulating 77 approved homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 34 approvals have been tallied. With an average of 3.7 incoming residents per annum for each home constructed across the past 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, new residential construction is trailing demand substantially, a dynamic that typically intensifies buyer competition and drives upward price movement. Concurrently, newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $511,000, marginally above the regional standard and pointing toward quality-oriented residential projects.
In addition, commercial development activity has seen $10.2 million in approvals during the ongoing financial year, signaling moderate non-residential investment. On an individual resident basis, building activity in North Wonthaggi sits at roughly 62% of the level seen across Rest of Vic., yet it ranks in the 82nd percentile of evaluated locations across the nation, supported by an accelerating pace of construction in recent years. Standalone houses represent 95.0% of upcoming stock while townhouses or apartments make up 5.0%, preserving the district's low-density profile and emphasizing detached dwellings suited to space-seeking families. Recording approximately 111 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits the clear hallmarks of an expanding growth precinct. Demographic modeling projects that North Wonthaggi will add 1,589 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly baseline. If dwelling construction continues at its existing pace, the resulting shortfall in housing relative to population growth is expected to heighten competition among purchasers and provide ongoing support for property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around North Wonthaggi
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Wonthaggi, worth an estimated $2.67 billion. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.95 billion. 21 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and civic infrastructure upgrades play a critical role in shaping local development trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 8 active or proposed initiatives anticipated to influence the local area, headlined by Summerfields Estate, Wonthaggi North East Precinct Structure Plan, Bass Coast Health Staff Accommodation Facility, and Powlett Ridge Estate, which are detailed in the subsequent schedule.
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Summerfields Estate
Masterplanned residential community in Wonthaggi being delivered in multiple stages. The estate includes approximately 450 residential lots together with landscaped open space, wetlands, walking trails and community areas. Construction and staged land releases have continued with further subdivision activity recorded.
Wonthaggi North East Precinct Structure Plan
A 633-hectare precinct plan gazetted in January 2024 and further refined through Amendment C172basc in November 2025. The project facilitates the long-term growth of Wonthaggi from 8,000 to 20,000 residents, delivering approximately 5,000 dwellings and 61 hectares of commercial land. Infrastructure includes a new primary school, two community centres, sports reserves, and an extensive 90-hectare open space network with linear trails connecting to the Bass Coast Rail Trail.
Northern Views Estate
Premium residential development offering 85 lots with panoramic views. Features include underground power, NBN connectivity, natural gas, and proximity to Wonthaggi town centre. Environmental protection areas preserved within estate.
Bass Coast Health Staff Accommodation Facility
Construction of a $13 million two-storey healthcare worker accommodation facility on the Wonthaggi Hospital grounds adjacent to Kirrak House. The project delivers 20 self-contained studio and apartment units with communal indoor and outdoor spaces to house visiting specialists, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.
Powlett Ridge Estate
Powlett Ridge Estate is a multi-stage residential land development in North Wonthaggi delivered by LandGipps, positioned where the countryside meets the coast. The estate offers lots ranging from around 200 to 2000 square metres, underground services, tree-lined streets and an open space reserve, with views toward the Powlett River flats. Multiple early stages are complete and occupied, with later stages including Stage 5, Stage 6a, Stage 7 and Stage 9 released or currently selling. The site is about 3 kilometres from the Wonthaggi town centre and close to schools, the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve, and the coastal attractions of Cape Paterson and Inverloch, both around 10 minutes away.
North Wonthaggi Affordable Housing Development
Development of nine single-storey affordable dwellings on unused road reserve in George Street to provide housing for low-income households, featuring accessibility provisions and funded through Victoria's Big Housing Build.
Wonthaggi Hospital Stage 2 and 3 Redevelopment
Stages 2 and 3 of the Wonthaggi Hospital redevelopment, backed by a $290 million Victorian Government election commitment made in September 2022. The full program will deliver two new inpatient wards adding up to 64 beds, a new labour and delivery complex, a new outpatient clinic with around 25 treatment spaces (including dialysis and chemotherapy), improved radiology, allied health facilities, and additional car parking. The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is progressing the master plan, feasibility study and business case.In April 2026 the government committed $65 million for interim early works including a new pharmacy, pathology clinic and medical imaging suite. No construction start date for the main Stage 2 works has been confirmed. The hospital is now part of the Bayside Health Regional Care Group following a merger on 1 January 2026. Stage 1 ($115 million) was completed in late 2022.
Parklands Estate, Wonthaggi
Parklands Estate is a masterplanned residential community in Wonthaggi North, offering modern living with over 8 hectares of open space and parklands. It features house and land packages, underground power, NBN readiness, a recycled water supply, and premium allotments across multiple stages as part of the Wonthaggi North East Precinct Structure Plan area.
1,633 residents of North Wonthaggi are employed, from a labour force of 1,691. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 56.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,952, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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North Wonthaggi features a balanced labor market encompassing both blue and white collar roles, marked by solid employment in essential services, a jobless rate of 3.4%, and an estimated 2.9% annual job expansion according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,633, with the local unemployment rate tracking 0.3% below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, whereas the local labor force participation rate of 56.0% trails the 61.1% recorded across Regional Vic.. Census data indicated that 8.8% of employed locals were based at home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary industry sectors employing local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The local labor force demonstrates notable concentration in retail trade, where worker representation reaches 1.6 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.4% of local employment compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic.. A comparison between Census counts of working versus resident populations points to limited volumes of locally based jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistical records indicates that across the twelve months to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.9% alongside a 2.2% increase in the labor force, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% labor force contraction, and a 0.2 percentage points decrease in unemployment. Long-term labor expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context regarding prospective occupational demand across North Wonthaggi, offering five- and ten-year projections aligned to the area's industrial workforce. While total Australian employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sectors will expand at varied rates. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the North Wonthaggi labor base indicates projected local job growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a simple structural extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Wonthaggi is $1,162 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $584 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,131 a year against an average of $52,800. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, median taxable earnings in the suburb of North Wonthaggi stood at $41,131, alongside a $52,800 mean. These figures track below the Australian standard and compare against a $50,954 median and $62,728 mean in Regional Vic.. Factoring in the 9.62% Wage Price Index rise recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings near $45,088 and the average at $57,879. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and personal income tiers all sat within the 10th and 10th percentiles nationally.
The predominant weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, encompassing 30.2% of residents (1,119 people), mirroring the surrounding region where 30.3% share this range. Residual income following housing costs stands at 86.1%, placing the district in the 13th percentile across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Wonthaggi had 1,358 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Detached houses accounted for 99.0% of the dwelling landscape in North Wonthaggi during the recent Census, with semi-detached properties, units, and other dwellings comprising the remaining 1.0%, in contrast to Regional Vic. which registered 90.1% separate houses and 9.9% alternative formats. Outright home ownership reached 46.0%, substantially exceeding the Regional Vic. baseline, while mortgaged properties accounted for 33.3% and rental housing represented 20.7%. Typical monthly home loan payments were $1,300, compared to $1,430 across Regional Vic. and an Australian benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent stood at $300, positioned against $285 for Regional Vic.
and well underneath the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Wonthaggi counted 1,358 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,449 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 25% 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 bulk of local living arrangements at 71.2%, split between couples with children at 25.5%, childless couples at 30.6%, and one-parent households at 14.1%. Non-family setups make up the remaining 28.8%, where single-occupant homes account for 25.3% and share accommodations represent 3.2%. The area's average household size sits at 2.4 people, matching the figure observed across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in North Wonthaggi hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment profiles in the area show that 12.8% of individuals possess a university qualification, positioned below the wider Victorian benchmark of 33.4% and highlighting potential for targeted educational advancement. Among higher degrees, bachelor qualifications represent 9.8%, postgraduate credentials account for 1.5%, and graduate diplomas total 1.5%. Vocational training is prominent, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 8.9% with advanced diplomas and 31.3% with certificates. Formal learning engagement is substantial across the community, with 26.7% of the local population actively enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by schooling level, primary education engages 10.1% of residents, secondary education accounts for 7.5%, and 2.8% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around North Wonthaggi means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit infrastructure in North Wonthaggi encompasses 7 active stops across 3 distinct routes, generating 84 scheduled departures each week. General transport accessibility is favorable, with the typical resident residing 253 meters from their closest transit facility. Given the area's residential orientation, private vehicles are the primary commuting choice for 95% of travelers, with vehicle ownership averaging 1.5 per household. Home-based workers accounted for 8.8% in the 2021 Census, a metric potentially shaped by COVID-19 circumstances. Transit service schedules deliver an average of 12 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 12 services per week at each individual stop.
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61.0% of residents in North Wonthaggi report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term illnesses show elevated health vulnerabilities in North Wonthaggi, with common ailments evident throughout the population and showing higher prevalence among older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is modest, held by approximately 48% of the community (~1,772 people), falling short of both the 50.5% level in Regional Vic. and the 55.7% national baseline. Arthritis and mental health conditions form the primary diagnosed medical challenges in the locality, affecting 11.0% and 9.4% of the population respectively, while 61.0% of locals report no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Chronic ailments are elevated among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 24.1% of the community (893 people), facing specific health considerations that nonetheless place lower nationally than the overall community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
North Wonthaggi is largely Australian-born, at 85.6% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (28.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in North Wonthaggi sit below national standards, as Australian-born residents comprise 85.6% of the population, 89.9% hold Australian citizenship, and 93.5% speak exclusively English in their households. Christianity is the primary faith, accounting for 44.2% of locals. The most noticeable variation appears in the Other religious category, which represents 0.8% of the community, mirroring the 0.8% figure recorded across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the three leading heritages in North Wonthaggi are English at 33.4%, Australian at 28.6%, and Irish at 8.3%.
Other distinct ancestral proportions include Dutch heritage at 2.7% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Italian heritage at 5.1% (versus 2.9%), and Maltese heritage at 0.4% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Wonthaggi is 42. 24.6% 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 of North Wonthaggi aligns closely with Regional Vic. benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of 2.4 percentage points across categories. The estimated median age is 42, remaining identical to the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 1 year below the Regional Vic. median of 43 from that census. Since the Census, the share of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 23.9% to an estimated 22.0%. Looking toward 2041, the most substantial demographic expansion is anticipated within the 25 - 44 age group, projected to rise by 537 residents (62%) to reach 1,397.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Wonthaggi
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 3 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 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 — 169 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,475 at the 2021 Census → 3,708 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 (SAL21970). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.