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Oakleigh East has an estimated 7,305 residents, up from 6,804 at the 2021 Census — a change of 501 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 91.0% of that increase. That puts 3,546 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Oakleigh East has an estimated population of around 7,305, according to AreaSearch evaluations of broader regional ABS updates alongside validated post-Census address counts. Compared to the 6,804 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 501 people (7.4%). This figure builds on an estimated resident population of 7,290 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 49 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With a density of 3,546 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Oakleigh East ranks within the highest national quartile analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-census expansion of 7.4% trails the statewide figure (9.5%) by only 2.1 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying demographic momentum. Inbound international migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 91.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) have been adopted for SA2 boundaries, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures aggregated to SA2 levels using weighted population methodologies. Age-cohort expansion patterns derived from these datasets are extended forward covering 2032 to 2041 across all localities. Over the coming years, demographic modelling places the suburb of Oakleigh East in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas for growth, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an increase of 2,479 persons to 2041, representing a total gain of 33.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
101 new dwellings have been approved in Oakleigh East over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 36% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 49, 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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Analysis of ABS residential building approvals across localized statistical boundaries indicates that Oakleigh East averages around 20 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 101 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 49 recorded during FY-25 to date. An inflow of 1.8 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to well-aligned supply and demand alongside stable conditions, while average construction costs stand at $583,000—slightly above regional figures—reflecting an orientation toward higher-standard residential construction. Meanwhile, commercial construction approvals totaled $2.5 million this financial year, underscoring minimal non-residential development activity.
Per capita construction volumes in Oakleigh East reach about 58% of Greater Melbourne levels, ranking the suburb at the 62nd percentile across Australia, although recent periods have seen building momentum accelerate. Current construction activity remains below the national benchmark, pointing to the established nature of the suburb and probable urban planning restrictions. Approved residential construction comprises 36.0% detached houses alongside 64.0% medium and high-density housing types. This structural shift toward higher-density infill offers entry-level accessibility while catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers. It represents a clear departure from the existing housing stock (which stands at 69.0% houses), signaling diminished greenfield land availability, evolving lifestyle preferences, and heightened demand for varied, affordable property choices. With roughly 210 people per dwelling approval, the local market continues to evolve. Demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Oakleigh East will welcome an additional 2,464 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could lag population growth, which may heighten buyer competition and reinforce capital growth across the residential market.
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Development applications around Oakleigh East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Oakleigh East. A further 113 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $87.9 billion. 28 are already under construction and 35 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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Local capital works, major developments, and strategic urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 6 projects expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Suburban Rail Loop East, the 409 Clayton Road Mixed-Use Development, the Caulfield to Rowville Trackless Rapid Transit, and the Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project, with key details provided below.
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Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project
A $535 million major redevelopment delivering a new seven-storey clinical services tower constructed above the existing emergency department. Main works commenced in early 2026, featuring a state-of-the-art operating theatre complex, an intensive care unit, and expanded maternity services.
New Clayton Campus Student Accommodation
New student accommodation being developed in the North East Precinct of the Clayton campus, alongside College Walk and north of Jock Marshall Reserve. Designed by Jackson Clements Burrows, the hybrid cross-laminated timber project features a 252-bed hall to enhance the on-campus living experience and expand capacity for Monash University students. Construction commenced in February 2026.
Larkins Hall - Monash University Clayton Campus Student Accommodation
A new seven-storey, 252-bed student accommodation hall in the North East Precinct of Monash University's Clayton campus, alongside College Walk and north of Jock Marshall Reserve. The building has been named Larkins Hall in honour of former Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Professor Richard Larkins AC. The sustainable, all-electric development spans approximately 7,900 square metres and features single-occupancy ensuite rooms with floor-by-floor communal kitchens, winter gardens, study zones and lounges, a wellness hub, sports court, bike arrival station, laundry, music and gaming rooms, parcel lockers, and mobility-accessible units.Construction commenced on 3 February 2026, with completion targeted for mid-2027. The development is a key initiative under Monash's Student Accommodation Strategy to address growing demand for high-quality residential capacity.
151-161 Forster Road Industrial Development
Development of 10,750sqm super prime industrial warehousing featuring single or dual tenancy capability (5,335sqm, 5,415sqm, or 10,750sqm), 14.6m high-clearance warehouse, significant 15m awning for all weather loading, dual level corporate office space with natural light, 31.5m hardstand with B-double access, recessed loading docks and on grade roller doors. Located within the growing Monash Technology Precinct with unrivalled connectivity to M1 Monash Freeway (250m away).
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.
Monash University Campus Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Monash University's Clayton campus centre as part of the broader campus master plan. The project includes new student facilities, multi-disciplinary learning spaces, community amenities, and dining facilities to support over 50,000 students. The broader campus developments also include new residential halls (1000+ beds) and research facilities.
Caulfield-Rowville Trackless Rapid Transit
Proposed 19 km battery-electric trackless rapid transit corridor linking Caulfield Station and Rowville via Chadstone Shopping Centre and Monash University Clayton. The proposal was developed by Monash University and Vicinity Centres and would use dedicated road space, 13 proposed stations and high-capacity vehicles. The Australian Government is funding a $6 million preliminary business case, listed as in planning with a mid 2023 to mid 2026 planning timetable. No construction funding or delivery commitment has been confirmed for the full $1.4 billion corridor.
Suburban Rail Loop East - Monash Station
An underground twin-platform metro station being built around 20 metres beneath Monash University's Clayton campus, on land north of Normanby Road at the corner of Howleys Road in Notting Hill. The station is one of six on the 26km SRL East line connecting Cheltenham to Box Hill via Monash and Deakin universities. The precinct will include a southern entrance opening towards the university, a northern entrance with an integrated bus interchange off Howleys Road, taxi bays, accessible pick-up and drop-off areas, undercover bicycle parking, retail tenancies, and new pedestrian and cycling links.As of 2026 the worksite is established with site offices and parking in place, network support facilities are advancing, and diaphragm wall construction is underway ahead of station box excavation.
4,448 residents of Oakleigh East are employed, from a labour force of 4,581. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,898, 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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Oakleigh East features a highly skilled labor force characterized by significant professional representation, a jobless rate of just 2.9%, and an estimated annual job expansion rate of 4.1% derived from aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,448, while local unemployment sat 1.9% under the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, accompanied by a typical labor force participation rate of 73.0% (compared with 70.1% across Greater Melbourne). Census findings showed that 32.6% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period must be factored into the figure.
The primary employment fields for local residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. In contrast, construction employs a comparatively low 7.4% of the local workforce, below the 9.7% regional benchmark. Given the ratio of Census working population to local resident numbers, the largely residential area provides limited internal job openings. Based on AreaSearch assessments of broader ABS and SALM statistical data, the year to March 2026 witnessed matching 4.1% gains in both employment and the overall labor force, resulting in stable unemployment levels. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and a 2.3% rise in its labor pool, driving a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements in Oakleigh East. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future employment trajectories. Nationally, overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with marked variation across different sectors. Calibrating Oakleigh East's employment distribution against these industry metrics indicates local employment growth potential of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oakleigh East is $1,951 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $822 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,537 a year against an average of $69,861. 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-based ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the suburb of Oakleigh East track slightly above national figures, recording a median of $54,537 and an average of $69,861. Across Greater Melbourne, the median income sits at $57,688 with an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $59,783 and average earnings at $76,582. At the 2021 Census, combined personal, family, and household earnings situated the area around the 57th percentile across Australia.
The dominant earning band covers 35.3% of the population (2,578 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the broader area where 32.8% fall within this bracket. Residential accommodation costs account for 16.6% of income; however, solid earning capacity supports a disposable income ranking at the 61st percentile and a SEIFA income score in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oakleigh East had 2,469 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 7% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Oakleigh East at the most recent Census was composed of 69.0% houses alongside 31.0% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), relative to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings throughout the Melbourne metro area. Outright home ownership stood at 31.6%, matching the wider Melbourne metro level, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (32.2%) or leased (36.1%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $2,300, exceeding the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent reached $425 compared to $390 across the metro region. At a national level, monthly home loan payments in Oakleigh East substantially exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oakleigh East counted 2,469 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,651 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 20% 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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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 70.9% of local households, which breaks down into couples with children at 32.6%, couples without children at 24.6%, and single parent families at 11.3%. Non-family living structures represent 29.1% of households, comprising lone person dwellings at 20.3% and group households at 9.0%. The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, aligning with the Greater Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.8% of adults in Oakleigh East hold a university qualification, including 26.6% with a bachelor degree and 14.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 13.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 340 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,097 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials among residents in Oakleigh East track well above standard reference areas, as 43.8% of individuals aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees, compared to 29.8% across the SA4 region and 30.4% throughout Australia. This pronounced academic profile provides strong positioning within knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 26.6%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 14.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education accounts for 23.1% of qualifications held by residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (13.3%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 30.7% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
Higher education programs account for 10.8% of this participation, while primary education represents 7.6% and secondary schooling comprises 5.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oakleigh East reaches 30 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 5,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 East is facilitated by 30 active bus stops across the area. A network of 19 separate routes operates through these locations, generating a combined total of 5,748 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 192 meters to the nearest stop. Reflecting the area's residential character, outward commuting dominates: private vehicles serve as the main travel method for 81% of workers, alongside 9% traveling by train. Households maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles. A substantial 32.6% of residents reported working from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service frequency averages 821 trips per day, which translates to roughly 191 departures per stop on a weekly basis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.8% of residents in Oakleigh East report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Oakleigh East remain favorable based on AreaSearch assessments of chronic illness rates and mortality, with overall medical condition rates tracking low across the general population yet elevated above the national benchmark within older, vulnerable demographics, while private medical coverage is held by approximately 54% of the population (~3,976 people). By comparison, coverage across Greater Melbourne is 56.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent long-term conditions in the community, diagnosed in 5.7% and 7.1% of residents respectively, whereas 75.8% reported no ongoing medical conditions compared to 72.6% regionally across Greater Melbourne.
Health outcomes remain particularly robust among the working-age population with low chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over account for 13.9% of the population (1,015 people), below the 15.1% share recorded in Greater Melbourne, though holding a lower national standing relative to the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.7% of Oakleigh East residents were born overseas and 54.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (13.1%) and Chinese (13.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Oakleigh East exhibits notable cultural diversity, with 48.7% of its community born overseas and 54.4% utilizing a non-English language in their homes. Christianity forms the largest faith group, representing 49.9% of local residents. The most pronounced concentration relative to wider areas is seen in Judaism, accounting for 0.8% of residents compared to 1.0% in Greater Melbourne. Examining parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestral groups in Oakleigh East consist of Other at 14.0%, Australian at 13.1% (falling below the 18.4% regional level), and Chinese at 13.0% (substantially higher than the regional average of 6.5%).
Furthermore, distinct concentrations appear across other backgrounds, including Greek heritage at 11.5% (compared to 2.7% regionally), Italian at 8.7% (vs 5.2%), and Sri Lankan at 1.6% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oakleigh East is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.3% 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 demographic profile in Oakleigh East leans heavily toward young independent adults without dependents. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 37.7% of the population as at August 2026, outperforming the Greater Melbourne figure of 32.1%, while middle-aged residents and early retirees (45 - 64) make up 19.8% compared to 22.3% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 34, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and 3 years lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 bracket, which expanded from 34.6% to an estimated 37.7%.
Forecasts to 2041 suggest young to middle-aged adults will capture the majority of growth, expanding by 938 residents (34%) to 3,692, while the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will record the fastest expansion rate, growing 55% to 1,572.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oakleigh East
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 49 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,804 at the 2021 Census → 7,305 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 (SAL22001). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.