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Orbost has an estimated 2,167 residents, down from 2,264 at the 2021 Census — a change of 97 people, or 4.3%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. Density is about 10 people per 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 investigations of ABS population revisions for the region, alongside address points verified by AreaSearch following the Census, Orbost has an estimated population of approximately 2,167 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 97 residents (4.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,264 individuals. The adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 2,163, determined by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP publication from the ABS (June 2025) plus an extra 11 validated new addresses since the Census. This population size corresponds to a density of 10.4 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment.
Recent population expansion was chiefly supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 62.0% of all population increases. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA to the SA2 level. Age-specific growth rates from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate strong population expansion relative to top-quartile national non-metropolitan zones, with the region projected to grow by 506 residents to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level models, representing a total expansion of 23.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Orbost over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 7.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building consent statistics distributed from statistical boundaries show that the suburb of Orbost averaged approximately 15 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 79 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 2 approvals have been documented. Because the population declined in the prior period, building activity has been relatively sufficient, which is beneficial for purchasers, with new builds averaging $437,000 in value, pointing to developers focusing on upper-tier, high-end housing. Furthermore, $4.6 million in commercial building consents have been registered this financial year, highlighting the residential orientation of the area.
Orbost exhibits 16.0% less building activity per capita than the Rest of Vic. and places in the 6th percentile of all analyzed locations across the country, which means purchasers have fewer options, supporting values for established homes. New construction is dominated by detached houses at 89.0%, with townhouses or units making up 11.0%, maintaining the low-density profile with a focus on single-family homes that draw space-seeking buyers. The ratio of 4342 residents per single building approval reflects a quiet, low-scale construction sector. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Orbost will add 502 residents by 2041 (compared to the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Home building is tracking reasonably well with this anticipated growth, though buyers might experience tighter competition as the population rises.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Orbost
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 39 current infrastructure and development projects close to Orbost, worth an estimated $1.53 billion. 16 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure shifts, large-scale projects, and planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the area. Principal regional projects include the Seadragon Offshore Wind Farm, Additional VLocity Trains, Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network, and Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, with the detailed list highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA)
The Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA) is a 244 hectare residential growth precinct in the hills north of Lakes Entrance, planned to deliver around 1,545 new dwellings and accommodate over 9,000 future residents. The area is implemented through Development Plan Overlay 8 (DPO8) in the East Gippsland Planning Scheme, with multiple staged subdivisions progressively rolling out across land bounded by Myers Street, Blairs Road, Ostlers Road and Thorpes Lane. Approved development plans cover Palmers Road, Blairs Road and the Country Club Drive precinct, with active estates including Wel.Co's Mirradale (around 165 lots over 35.4 hectares at 112 Ostlers Road), Lakes Heights Estate at 52 Country Club Drive (59 lots, permit approved) and the neighbouring Lakes View Estate.The masterplan includes a neighbourhood activity centre of around 3.5 hectares, integrated wetlands for water-sensitive urban design, a multipurpose community facility, emergency services land and a connected shared pathway network, with native vegetation precinct planning to protect high quality habitat zones.
Lakes Entrance - Marine Parade Upgrade
A 1km road and footpath upgrade project extending from the roundabout at Marine Parade and Princes Highway to Barkes Avenue intersection. The project includes widening the road for 50 on-road parallel parking bays, 1.8m-wide accessible footpaths along the residential side, raised pedestrian crossings for traffic calming, intersection reconstruction at Barkes Avenue and Marine Parade, and upgraded drainage infrastructure to reduce localized flooding. Construction commenced June 24, 2024 by Cranes Asphalting and Bitumen Sealing P/L.
Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park Development, Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1
Major foreshore revitalization featuring Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1 with an all-abilities boardwalk, Indigenous garden celebrating the five Gunaikurnai clans, sculptural seating featuring Borun the pelican and Tuk the musk duck, Lakes Foreshore Park with inclusive playground incorporating water-play and nature-play elements, accessible pathways, landscaping, and the Lakes Entrance Water Sports Pavilion. The project honors Gunaikurnai cultural heritage while providing enhanced recreation and accessibility for the community.
Lakes Entrance Slipway Redevelopment
Transformation of a 5,400 square metre former slipway site operating from 1948-2005 into a vibrant public waterfront precinct featuring tiered timber decking, two restored historic winch sheds converted into art galleries, food and beverage outlets, outdoor markets, community event spaces, public amenities, and accessible ramps. Managed by the Slipway Collective, this multi-use destination celebrates local maritime heritage while fostering arts, culture, and hospitality to enhance tourism and community wellbeing.
Paynesville Slip Road Maritime Precinct Upgrade
A comprehensive upgrade of the Paynesville maritime precinct involving the replacement of aging seawalls and the construction of new jetties to provide approximately 40 new berths. The project includes a significant expansion of the boat ramp to be longer and deeper, enhanced car and boat trailer parking, and the creation of new boardwalks and pedestrian pathways. Integrated landscaping and drainage improvements are also being implemented to support regional tourism and the local marine industry.
Shearwater Residential Development (59-Lot Stage)
Proposal by Resi Ventures for the first stage of the Shearwater development, which involves a 59-lot residential subdivision on 10.702 hectares. The project includes roads, paths, landscaping, a public reserve, drainage, stormwater treatment, and habitat creation for environmental protection. It is a Controlled Action under the EPBC Act due to potential impacts on Latham Snipe and the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar Site. The wider Shearwater project is ultimately planned for 485 lots.
Gippsland Lakes Shared Community Hub
Redevelopment of the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club into a multi-purpose community hub. The facility will serve as a home for water sports and community groups, featuring boat storage, meeting rooms, social spaces, a public deck, and a function hall. As of January 2026, the project is in the final design refinement phase with the Project Reference Group before moving to tender.
Palm Lake Resort Paynesville
Luxury over-50s resort-style community featuring 195 designer homes, a world-class Latitude Country Club with extensive amenities including Milon Gymnasium, pools, cinema, and bowling green in a lakeside setting. The resort is currently under construction, with an estimated completion date of 2027.
805 residents of Orbost are employed, from a labour force of 866. Unemployment sits at 7.0%, with participation at 46.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,793, about 83% 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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The suburb of Orbost possesses a balanced labor force consisting of white and blue collar jobs, with a solid representation of essential services, an unemployment rate of 7.0%, and an annual job growth rate of 3.7% based on AreaSearch figures. As of March 2026805 residents are employed, but the local unemployment rate is 3.4% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, suggesting opportunities for improvement, while labor force participation is low at 46.5% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data shows only 12.1% of employees worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The region exhibits notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing a share 1.7 times that of the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 2.1% of workers, below the Regional Vic. average of 4.7%. The area has a mismatch between its Census working population and resident population, indicating restricted local job opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics indicate that employment grew by 3.7% and the labor force expanded by 2.0% over the 12-month period, leading to a 1.6 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labor force contract by 0.3%, and unemployment drop by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model growth. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry profile indicates local employment would rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Orbost is $785 a week (about $41,000 a year), with median personal income at $489 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,195 a year against an average of $45,924. 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 data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that the suburb of Orbost has a median taxpayer income of $38,195 and an average of $45,924. This is below the national average, contrasting with a median of $50,954 and average of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Adjusted for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would stand at roughly $41,869 median and $50,342 average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local household, family, and personal incomes in the bottom 0th to 2nd percentiles nationally.
The most common income range is $400 - 799, containing 38.7% of residents (838 people), whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.3%. The local economy shows widespread budget constraints, with 51.6% of households living on weekly incomes below $800. Although housing expenses are low with households retaining 88.9% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 3rd percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Orbost had 964 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $190 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Orbost consisted of 93.6% detached houses and 6.4% alternative housing types (including apartments, semi-detached, and other structures), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other properties across Regional Vic. Fully owned homes represented 55.2% of dwellings, which is higher than the Regional Vic. level, with the remaining houses split between mortgaged properties at 22.3% and rented properties at 22.5%. The median monthly mortgage cost was $867, lower than the Regional Vic. average, while the median weekly rent was $190, compared to Regional Vic.
levels of $1,430 and $285 respectively. Nationally, local mortgage repayments are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent is much lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Orbost counted 964 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 56.5% of all households, consisting of 17.5% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. The remaining 43.5% are non-family households, which are dominated by lone person households at 40.8% and group households at 2.5%. The median household size of 2.1 persons is below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.1% of adults in Orbost hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 391 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 940 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 attainment levels present a challenge in the area, as university degree completion (13.1%) is significantly below the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights a gap as well as a target for educational programs. Among residents, bachelor degrees are held by 9.5%, graduate diplomas by 1.9%, and postgraduate qualifications by 1.7%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (30.2%). A high portion of the population is engaged in education, with 27.9% of residents enrolled in study. This group is composed of 11.4% in primary schools, 8.1% in secondary schools, and 1.7% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Orbost means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transport shows 1 active stop in the suburb of Orbost. This stop is served by 3 routes, which provide a combined 57 passenger services weekly. Transport connectivity is low, with residents living an average of 864 meters from the closest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 89%, while 9% walk. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per home, which is below the regional average. A small share of 12.1% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency stands at an average of 8 runs per day across the routes, resulting in approximately 57 weekly trips at each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.6% of residents in Orbost report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 9.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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 highlight significant issues in the suburb of Orbost based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness. Medical issues are prevalent across both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance rates are very low at roughly 45% of the population (~977 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 12.9 and 8.7% of residents. Meanwhile, 56.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
The working-age population faces notable health difficulties with high rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over account for 35.0% of the population (758 people), exceeding the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Health outcomes for local seniors are challenging, with national rankings for this cohort worse than for the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Orbost is largely Australian-born, at 89.9% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (31.9%). 4.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is below average in the suburb of Orbost, where 87.4% of residents are citizens, 89.9% were born in Australia, and 96.6% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 42.1% of the population. However, the most pronounced difference is in Judaism, which is practiced by no members of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic. The primary parental ancestries reported in the suburb of Orbost are English at 33.1%, Australian at 31.9%, and Scottish at 8.2%. Specific differences in other groups include Australian Aboriginal residents who are represented at 4.9% (compared to 1.4% regionally), Dutch residents at 1.5% (compared to 1.7% regionally), and Italian residents at 2.9% (matching the 2.9% regional figure).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Orbost is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 17.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Orbost is 53, which is older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Vic., there is a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (17.9%) and a lower proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (8.2%). The percentage of 65 - 74 year-olds is higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 group grew from 16.3% to 17.9%, and the 35 to 44 bracket rose from 8.0% to 9.5%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group declined from 16.6% to 14.8%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 11.3% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic models point to changes in the age structure of the suburb of Orbost, led by a 50% increase (89 people) in the 25 to 34 cohort, which will reach 267 from 177, while the 55 to 64 group will experience no change (no residents).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Orbost
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,264 at the 2021 Census → 2,167 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22014). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.