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Northcote has an estimated 27,427 residents, up from 25,276 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,151 people, or 8.5%. 422 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 4,564 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 regional ABS updates and post-Census validated new addresses, the suburb of Northcote has reached an estimated resident total of approximately 27,427 by Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2,151 people (8.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 25,276 people. This calculation builds upon an estimated resident population base of 26,906 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 422 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With 4,563 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Northcote ranks among the top 10% nationwide for population density, reflecting intense demand for local land.
The suburb of Northcote outpaced the broader SA3 area (8.0%) with its 8.5% post-2021 census growth rate, positioning it as a regional standout. International migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 81.0% of all recent population additions for the suburb of Northcote. For local SA2 projections, AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data anchored to a 2022 baseline. In locations where this dataset is unavailable, figures draw upon the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA trends down to SA2 boundaries. Furthermore, age-specific growth trajectories from these models are implemented across all sectors spanning 2032 to 2041. Demographic outlooks point to remarkable expansion for the suburb of Northcote, placing it within the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas; the suburb of Northcote is anticipated to gain 10,427 persons by 2041 via aggregated SA2 modeling, marking a cumulative 16-year increase of 36.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
457 new dwellings have been approved in Northcote over the past five years, an average of 91 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 95 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 34% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 59, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals mapped by AreaSearch indicates that Northcote registers an annual average of roughly 91 residential approvals. Across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), around 457 residences received permits, including 59 approved during FY-25 to date. Because the locality has seen declining population figures, residential construction volumes have adequately met market requirements, offering prospective buyers balanced conditions and healthy options. Meanwhile, approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $861,000, underscoring a strong appetite among builders for high-end, premium residential projects. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $12.2 million over the ongoing financial year, pointing to steady non-residential development momentum.
On a per-capita basis, construction activity in Northcote closely mirrors Greater Melbourne, maintaining alignment with broader market dynamics despite an overall deceleration in recent building volume. Approved residential development is divided into 34.0% detached houses and 66.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density stock offers more attainable price thresholds, catering directly to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. Compared to the standing housing profile (where houses currently comprise 49.0%), this transition reflects constrained land availability alongside rising preferences for varied, cost-effective residential options. The presence of roughly 497 people per dwelling approval further underlines the mature character of the local property market. Over the period extending to 2041, population projections indicate Northcote will add 9,906 residents above the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should dwelling construction persist at prevailing rates, new supply risks lagging behind residential demand, which could intensify buyer rivalry and place upward pressure on values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Northcote
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Northcote, worth an estimated $27.4 billion. A further 153 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $177.8 billion. 53 are already under construction and 74 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 urban planning, major infrastructure works, and developmental investments serve as fundamental drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 46 ongoing and proposed projects expected to influence the surrounding precinct. Among the most prominent developments are Northcote Green (Northcote Plaza Redevelopment), The Wilds Northcote, YarraBend - Papersmith Apartments, and McDonald's Northcote, with principal initiatives itemized below.
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Northcote Green (Northcote Plaza Redevelopment)
A $500 million revitalization of the southern 15,000 sqm portion of Northcote Plaza. The VCAT-approved masterplan, designed by Fender Katsalidis, features four residential towers (up to 18 storeys) containing approximately 605 apartments, including a Build-to-Rent component and a 10% commitment to social and affordable housing. The precinct includes 6,500 sqm of new retail space, 15,000 sqm of A-grade office space, a central park, and a public through-site link connecting High Street to All Nations Park.Key amenities include a library, cinema, and a residents gymnasium.
The Wilds Northcote
A collection of 15 carbon-neutral, fully electric detached houses on Merri Creek in Northcote, delivered by Beulah and designed by Edition Office. Homes feature solar arrays, passive design, double glazing and biophilic landscaping. Construction is underway with sales active; move-in targeted for 2026.
McDonald's Northcote
McDonald's Australia proposes a 24/7 convenience restaurant at 319-325 High Street Northcote, refurbishing a vacant two-storey building damaged by fire. The project involves interior refurbishment, facade alterations, a new rear loading bay, and updated signage. Darebin City Council refused the permit amendment in November 2025 following significant community opposition including an 11,000-signature petition. McDonald's appealed to VCAT and on 24 April 2026 the tribunal overturned the council's refusal (McDonald's Australia Limited v Darebin CC [2026] VCAT 283), ruling that operator identity is not a valid planning consideration and that a convenience restaurant is an as-of-right use in the Commercial 1 Zone.The permit has been reissued with new conditions covering landscaping, waste management and delivery restrictions. McDonald's has indicated the restaurant will open later in 2026, representing a $2 million investment and creating approximately 100 local jobs.
YarraBend - Papersmith Apartments
Part of Glenvill's $1.2 billion YarraBend masterplanned community on the former Alphington Paper Mill site. Papersmith comprises approximately 205-214 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across five to eight-storey buildings designed by Elenberg Fraser. The precinct includes a subterranean Health and Wellness Centre with indoor and outdoor pools, onsen spas, gym and yoga studio. Residents benefit from access to YarraBend's riverfront parklands, artisan dining district, co-working hub and Yarra River frontage 6.5km from Melbourne CBD.
Corner Northcote
Corner Northcote is an 18-residence townhouse development on the corner of Simpson and Roberts Streets in Northcote, four storeys over one building. The site sits metres from Dennis railway station and is close to Westgarth Primary School and the High Street shopping and dining strip. Construction is underway with the development currently listed as under construction and selling.
Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment
The Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment is a mixed-use project in Fitzroy North that received VCAT approval in May 2021. The plan involves the demolition of the existing 1960s supermarket to make way for a new two-level 5,473sqm supermarket, 66 apartments, townhouses, and a cafe. The project includes the restoration of heritage facades on Scotchmer and Best Streets. As of April 2026, the project is under review by the developer following Yarra City Council's September 2025 decision to reject the sale of a critical laneway required for the full scope of the approved design.
Thomas Embling Hospital Expansion
The Victorian Government is investing 515.7 million AUD to expand the Thomas Embling Hospital forensic mental health facility. The project delivers 82 additional beds, including a 34-bed women's precinct and a 48-bed medium security men's facility. It also features a new entry complex, clinical administration facilities, and a multi-deck carpark. This expansion implements key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.
Bastings Community
47 architecturally designed, fossil fuel-free townhouses by KUD for Lucent Group. Features a 7.5 Star NatHERS rating, rooftop solar, north-facing courtyards, and a central communal space.
17,274 residents of Northcote are employed, from a labour force of 18,156. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 77.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 22,163, about 81% 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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Northcote features an exceptionally skilled labour pool, characterized by pronounced strength in the technology sector, a local unemployment rate of 4.9%, and a 3.6% annual rise in estimated employment based on aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed locals number 17,274, keeping the jobless rate comparable to the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labour force participation reaches a notable 77.3% (surpassing the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.1%). Furthermore, Census data revealed that 53.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
The primary sectors providing jobs for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical services is an area of distinct local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.7 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.2% of the resident workforce, sitting well below the 9.7% mark observed across Greater Melbourne. A comparison between the resident labour force and the Census working population highlights the suburb's primarily residential makeup and its relatively restrained local employment capacity. AreaSearch assessment of broader statistical collections from SALM and ABS sources indicates that over the 12-month timeframe, employment expanded by 3.6% while the local labour force rose by 3.7%, keeping the overall unemployment rate virtually unchanged. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking to upcoming labour requirements, Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 provide indicative benchmarks when mapped across the local industrial composition. Across the country, aggregate employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across separate industries. Calibrating these national industry trends to Northcote's resident workforce suggests local employment gains of 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (representing a baseline weighting calculation for illustrative purposes that excludes specific local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Northcote is $2,287 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,166 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,909 a year against an average of $96,739. The average runs 40% 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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Recent ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that individual earnings in the suburb of Northcote sit within the top percentile across the nation, featuring a median of $68,909 and an average of $96,739. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $75,538 for median earnings and $106,045 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places family, personal, and household income tiers in Northcote within the 82nd to 89th percentiles nationwide.
The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 28.8% of local residents (7,898 individuals), closely tracking the 32.8% regional proportion. Local economic capacity is further highlighted by the 38.8% of households generating weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which underpins robust local expenditure. While accommodation costs account for 15.4% of income, strong remuneration ensures disposable income ranks in the 82nd percentile, with the area achieving a 9th decile position on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Northcote had 10,237 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 49% detached houses and 23% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $475 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to figures from the latest Census, the housing inventory in Northcote was split between 49.1% houses and 50.8% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, apartments, and other dwellings), diverging from the Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 30.8%, matching the Melbourne metro level, while remaining properties were subject to a mortgage (30.9%) or occupied by tenants (38.3%). Typical housing outgoings were higher than the metropolitan medians: Northcote recorded a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,400 against Melbourne metro's $2,000, and a median weekly rent of $475 compared to $390.
On a broader scale, local mortgage payments sit substantially above the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rent also eclipsing the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Northcote counted 10,237 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,108 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 60.6% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 26.9%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single parent families accounting for 7.6%. The remaining 39.4% is comprised of non-family arrangements, including lone person households at 30.3% and group households making up 9.1%. With an average of 2.3 people per dwelling, typical household occupancy sits below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.3% of adults in Northcote hold a university qualification, including 33.9% with a bachelor degree and 17.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 8.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,673 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,122 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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Tertiary attainment among Northcote residents aged 15+ substantially outpaces standard benchmarks, with 58.3% possessing higher education qualifications compared to 33.4% across VIC and 30.4% nationwide. This high concentration of qualified professionals creates an exceptional platform for participation in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest single category at 33.9%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 17.8% and graduate diplomas at 6.6%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 16.6% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (8.6%) and advanced diplomas (8.0%). Educational engagement is substantial throughout the locality, with 28.8% of the populace actively undertaking formal study.
This student cohort includes 8.8% attending tertiary institutions, 7.8% enrolled in primary education, and 7.0% engaged in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Northcote reaches 118 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 11,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transportation networks within Northcote encompass 118 active stops across bus and lightrail modes. A total of 18 individual transit routes service these stops, delivering a collective 11,604 passenger services each week. Commuter access is rated as outstanding, with residents living an average of 149 meters from their closest transit facility. Given the area's predominantly residential profile, the majority of trips travel outward: private vehicles account for 61% of commuter journeys, followed by 12% utilizing train transit and 10% travelling via bicycle. Local vehicle availability sits at an average of 0.8 per household, below regional figures.
Furthermore, 53.3% of workers engaged in remote work at the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 1,657 trips each day, translating to roughly 98 departures per week for each individual stop. The accompanying geographical layout plots the 100 closest stops relative to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
69.0% of residents in Northcote report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics indicate favourable health conditions in Northcote, with low overall rates of common ailments among the broader populace, though older vulnerable cohorts show higher rates than national averages. The uptake of private health insurance is particularly strong, covering roughly 65% of all residents (17,802 people), which outstrips both the Greater Melbourne proportion of 56.7% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the two most frequently reported health concerns locally, diagnosed in 8.6% and 11.6% of residents, respectively.
Meanwhile, 69.0% of the community reported having no diagnosed medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. While residents under 65 exhibit comparatively positive health measures, the 14.3% of the community aged 65 and over (3,922 people) records a lower standing relative to national benchmarks for older demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.2% of Northcote residents were born overseas and 20.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.7%) and Australian (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Northcote is higher than across most Australian markets, with overseas-born individuals making up 25.2% of the local population and 20.1% using a non-English language in their domestic environment. In terms of religious affiliation, Christianity is the most prevalent faith, accounting for 30.8% of the community. In contrast, Judaism exhibits the most pronounced relative divergence, encompassing 0.7% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestry backgrounds recorded in Northcote are English (23.7%), Australian (19.0%), and Irish (11.1%). Several other heritages display distinct representation patterns when benchmarked regionally: residents of Italian descent account for 6.4% (against 5.2% across the wider region), Greek heritage comprises 6.1% (compared to 2.7% regionally), and Macedonian ancestry represents 0.7% (matching 0.7% across Greater Melbourne).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Northcote is 37. 32.1% 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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Northcote exhibits a younger demographic skew than Greater Melbourne, with a lower proportion of mature residents. As at August 2026, adults aged 25 - 44 represent 38.0% of the population, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas younger residents and children aged 0 - 24 comprise 24.1%, below the regional benchmark of 30.5%. The estimated median age stands at 37 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census outcome and Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 age cohort has expanded from 36.3% to an estimated 38.0%.
By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated within the 45 - 64 bracket, which is projected to expand by 3,154 residents (48%) to reach 9,736. Concurrently, the 65+ cohort will experience the highest rate of expansion, increasing by 71% to a total of 6,703.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Northcote
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 18 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 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 — 422 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (25,276 at the 2021 Census → 27,427 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 (SAL21971). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.