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Oakleigh has an estimated 9,474 residents, up from 8,442 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,032 people, or 12.2%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 136 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 91.0% of that increase. That puts 2,661 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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In the suburb of Oakleigh, current population figures stand at around 9,474 as of Aug 2026, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS updates alongside post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 8,442 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 1,032 people (12.2%). AreaSearch established this shift by pairing the 9,460 resident baseline from the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) with 136 validated new addresses logged following the Census. This population density settles at 2,661 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the upper quartile across nationwide locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the state mark of 9.5% and the national standard, the suburb of Oakleigh's 12.2% increase since the 2021 Census positions it as a regional growth leader, with overseas migration driving roughly 91.0% of these recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's forecasting for the suburb of Oakleigh. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are incorporated via weighted aggregation methods from LGA down to SA2 boundaries, extending age-specific growth trajectories across all territories from 2032 to 2041. These anticipated demographic patterns project the suburb of Oakleigh to rank within the top quartile nationwide for expansion, adding 3,139 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models and registering a total 16-year increase of 33.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
134 new dwellings have been approved in Oakleigh over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 105, 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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Dwelling approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS data show Oakleigh registering roughly 26 residential approvals per year, amounting to 134 homes over the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 105 approvals have been documented. Because an average of 3.2 new residents arrived for every home built across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), housing demand outpaces new supply, a dynamic that typically fuels price appreciation and heightened competition. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $583,000, slightly above regional norms and pointing to quality-oriented builds, while commercial approvals stand at a modest $5.5 million this financial year, underscoring minimal commercial construction activity.
Per capita development in Oakleigh aligns closely with Greater Melbourne, maintaining steady conditions consistent with broader metropolitan trends even as building activity quickens. Current construction is weighted toward higher-density options, with detached houses accounting for 30.0% of approvals and townhouses or apartments making up 70.0%. This approach offers attainable options for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors, while contrasting sharply with the existing residential stock (where houses comprise 62.0%), reflecting tighter land constraints, shifting lifestyle choices, and affordability pressures. A ratio of around 122 people per approval highlights Oakleigh's ongoing development trajectory. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections, Oakleigh is anticipated to gain 3,125 residents by 2041. If residential construction continues at its present pace, new supply may fall behind this incoming population, likely driving stronger buyer competition and supporting higher property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Oakleigh
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 Oakleigh, worth an estimated $1.54 billion. A further 137 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $96.1 billion. 30 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Community development and economic performance are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure investments and major urban planning undertakings. AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects positioned to influence Oakleigh, highlighted by Suburban Rail Loop East, VicTrack Land Release - Oakleigh Station, Station Quarter Oakleigh, and 65A Power Avenue Social Housing.
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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.
Station Quarter Oakleigh
Station Quarter Oakleigh is a significant urban renewal project integrated into the Victorian Government's Activity Centres Program (2024-2026). The project focuses on the Oakleigh Major Activity Centre, specifically targeting commuter car parks and underutilised land around the rail corridor. The plan proposes building heights of up to 16 storeys in the core area to deliver approximately 1,200 new dwellings, supporting the goal of high-density living near public transport. Phase 2 community consultation concluded in March 2026, with the project now moving through the final assessment of planning controls to enable accelerated housing delivery.
Summerset Oakleigh South
Construction is actively underway on the premium Summerset Oakleigh South retirement village and aged care facility, featuring a continuum of care model across 135 units. The development comprises independent living villas and apartments, assisted living apartments, and residential aged care suites, alongside comprehensive community amenities. Major civil and basement works are continuing following the official sod-turning event.
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.
Hughesdale Village Precinct Structure Plan
City of Monash's Hughesdale Village Structure Plan continues to guide redevelopment of the Hughesdale activity centre around Poath Road and Hughesdale Station. Since 2026, implementation has been supplemented by the Victorian Government's Activity Centre Program, introducing new planning controls, increased building heights and Housing Choice and Transport Zone provisions across the precinct while retaining the structure plan's role in informing local redevelopment and public realm outcomes.
65A Power Avenue Social Housing
Council identified 65A Power Avenue for a 48-dwelling social housing project led by HousingFirst Limited. Following EOI and lease negotiations through 2023-24, HousingFirst advised in June 2024 that it could not proceed under the proposed lease model due to funding model changes. On 27 August 2024, Council resolved not to proceed with the lease after rejecting alternatives proposed by HousingFirst. The concept remains a 3-level building with 48 dwellings, basement car and bike parking, and communal spaces; however the project is not advancing at this time.
OROS Oakleigh
Oakleigh's largest mixed-use development with 348 residential apartments, 105 serviced apartments, retail spaces, and premium amenities. Designed by Rothelowman Architects.
Oakleigh Central Redevelopment
Mixed-use redevelopment above Oakleigh Central delivering approximately 248 apartments over new and upgraded retail and commercial tenancies fronting Eaton Mall, completed in 2023. The project is integrated with Oakleigh Central, a neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Coles and Woolworths at 39 Hanover Street that serves the local Oakleigh and wider Monash community. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
5,584 residents of Oakleigh are employed, from a labour force of 5,737. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 69.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Oakleigh features an educated talent pool with prominent professional services representation, demonstrating an unemployment rate of merely 2.7% and annual employment growth of 3.9% according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 5,584 local residents were employed, while the local jobless rate sits 2.1% lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, with overall participation matching Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records indicated that 38.9% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Major employment sectors for local workers include health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical fields.
Oakleigh shows clear specialization in education & training, where its local share reaches 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents just 3.2% of the local workforce compared to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. A Census ratio of 0.6 workers per resident highlights an above-average volume of local employment opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, Oakleigh's employment expanded by 3.9% while its labour force grew by 3.9%, maintaining steady unemployment. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force expansion of 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce demand, anticipating nationwide expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these industry projections to Oakleigh's employment distribution suggests local job growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (calculated via weighted extrapolation without factoring in local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oakleigh is $1,926 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $865 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,390 a year against an average of $73,515. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023 reviewed by AreaSearch indicate that Oakleigh incomes surpass national levels, recording a median of $57,390 and an average of $73,515, compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% since financial year 2023 lifts estimated earnings to roughly $62,911 (median) and $80,587 (average) by March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings placed near the 61st percentile nationally. The largest income bracket includes 29.9% of residents (2,832 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional benchmark of 32.8%.
Although housing costs take up 15.6% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 61st percentile, with the area ranking in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oakleigh had 3,259 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 26% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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During the most recent Census, the residential structures in Oakleigh consisted of 61.9% houses and 38.1% other dwellings, which includes semi-detached units, apartments, and other types, whereas the Melbourne metro contained 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Oakleigh surpassed those of the Melbourne metro, standing at 32.4%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged at 31.9% or rented at 35.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment in this locality exceeded the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, reaching $2,100, and the median weekly rent was $410 compared to the metro's $390.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Oakleigh are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oakleigh counted 3,259 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,657 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of Oakleigh households at 67.8%, consisting of couples with children (31.4%), couples without children (25.0%), and single parent families (9.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.2%, led by lone person households at 26.9% and group households at 5.4%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.5 people, slightly below Greater Melbourne's median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.0% of adults in Oakleigh hold a university qualification, including 26.0% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 12.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 821 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 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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Educational qualifications in Oakleigh exceed broader geographic benchmarks, with 42.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 29.8% across the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally. This strong educational profile supports high participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent 26.0% of attainment, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Meanwhile, vocational qualifications account for 23.5% among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (12.7%). Student participation in Oakleigh is robust, with 29.2% of the local population engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 9.0% attending tertiary institutions, 7.3% enrolled in primary education, and 6.4% undertaking secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Oakleigh reaches 63 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 18,300 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 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Oakleigh is supported by 63 active stops primarily serving bus networks across 35 routes, which generate 18,282 passenger trips each week. Access across the suburb is strong, with residents living an average of 149 meters from the closest stop. Private vehicles remain the primary commuting choice for outward-bound workers at 77%, while rail travel captures 11%. Car ownership sits below the wider region at 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, and 38.9% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census under pandemic-era conditions. Transit services in Oakleigh operate at a combined frequency of 2,611 daily trips across the entire network, translating to roughly 290 trips per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.0% of residents in Oakleigh report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health metrics, Oakleigh residents experience favorable overall health outcomes that align with nationwide baselines. Common health conditions remain low across the broader population, though older and vulnerable cohorts record higher rates than the national standard, while private health insurance uptake is high at approximately 56% of residents (~5,292 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 8.0 and 6.7% of residents, respectively. A notable 73.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, tracking ahead of the 72.6% benchmark across Greater Melbourne.
While working-age residents exhibit strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness, health measures among the 1,421 residents aged 65 and over (comprising 15.0% of the population) show more challenges, ranking below the broader community on national measures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.2% of Oakleigh residents were born overseas and 43.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.5%) and Australian (15.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Oakleigh exhibits substantial cultural diversity, with overseas-born individuals making up 40.2% of the population and 43.5% of households speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 51.9% of the local community. Judaism is also represented at 0.9% in Oakleigh, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Parental ancestry data reveals that the most prominent backgrounds in Oakleigh are English at 16.5%, Australian at 15.1%, and Greek at 12.8%, with the latter notably exceeding the regional average of 2.7%. Other distinct ethnic groups include Italian backgrounds at 5.8% (against 5.2% regionally), Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%), and Sri Lankan at 0.8% (matching the regional 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oakleigh is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.5% 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 profile of Oakleigh mirrors Greater Melbourne closely, with differences across brackets staying within 2.5 percentage points. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 37, declining from 38 at the 2021 Census to match Greater Melbourne's Census mark of 37. The most notable shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 age cohort, which increased from 30.7% to an estimated 34.1% of the population. By 2041, this 25 - 44 group is projected to generate the largest numerical increase by adding 1,030 residents (32%) to reach 4,261, while the 65+ cohort is anticipated to expand at the fastest rate, growing 54% to 2,186 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oakleigh
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 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 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 — 136 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,442 at the 2021 Census → 9,474 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 (SAL22000). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.