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Park Orchards has an estimated 4,224 residents, up from 3,835 at the 2021 Census — a change of 389 people, or 10.1%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 446 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 population of the suburb of Park Orchards is estimated at approximately 4,224, according to AreaSearch evaluations of regional ABS demographic updates and post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 389 people (10.1%) compared to the 3,835 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This upward trend stems from the 4,224 resident estimate generated by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 8 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With a density of 445 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Park Orchards offers generous living space and capacity for future expansion.
Outperforming both the broader state and the SA4 region (3.9%), the 10.1% increase since the 2021 census establishes the suburb of Park Orchards as a regional growth frontrunner, with overseas migration serving as the principal contributor to these demographic gains. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented where needed by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures adjusted through weighted growth aggregation from LGA to SA2 tiers. These models also project age-specific growth trajectories across all localities between 2032 and 2041. Under these demographic forecasts, the suburb of Park Orchards is tracked within the lower quartile of national statistical divisions, with aggregated SA2-level modelling projecting a gain of 107 persons by 2041, corresponding to a total expansion of 2.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
73 new dwellings have been approved in Park Orchards over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Residential building approval metrics from the ABS, evaluated by AreaSearch, show Park Orchards generating approximately 14 new home approvals annually, amounting to around 73 homes across the last 5 financial years, with 9 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the addition of 3.5 new residents per year per completed dwelling indicates that housing demand is substantially outstripping new construction, intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward price pressure. Developers are targeting the luxury segment, with new residences yielding an average expected construction cost of $1,268,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $3.1 million this financial year, underlining the suburb's predominantly residential character.
Recent construction approvals consist of 62.0% standalone homes alongside 38.0% townhouses or apartments, signalling an emerging diversification into medium-density housing that spans varied price points, from detached family residences to compact options. This marks a notable evolution from the existing built environment (currently 100.0% houses), driven by land constraints and changing lifestyle or affordability needs. Furthermore, with roughly 298 people per dwelling approval, urban capacity exists to accommodate future residential development. Demographic projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update anticipate that Park Orchards will add 107 residents leading up to 2041. Ongoing building approval volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy this residential demand, fostering favourable market conditions for purchasers and enabling population expansion that could exceed baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Park Orchards
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 94 current infrastructure and development projects close to Park Orchards, worth an estimated $9.31 billion. 11 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning initiatives and public works play a pivotal role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant infrastructure projects anticipated to affect the community, headlined by Manor Place Estate, Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project, 170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development, and the Kubis Drive and Werac Drive, Ringwood North footpath construction, with further specifics detailed below.
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Manor Place Estate
Boutique luxury townhouse estate featuring 13 architect-designed homes with commanding exteriors including Melbourne Black Rock Bricks, Merbau entry steps and courtyard decking. Premium finishes include Belgium timber flooring, Ambassador Stone benchtops, Nero tapware, contemporary freestanding baths, and LG reverse cycle ducted heating and cooling. Located 200 meters from Ringwood North with construction commenced July 2025.
Bond Central
Contemporary residential development featuring 79 apartments within Ringwood's Central Activity District. The 6-storey development offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments designed by CK Architecture and built by TJA Construction. Geometric design creates privacy between units with floating illusion as building rises. Located with excellent access to transport and Eastland Shopping Centre, designed by EJ Grech & Associates with landscape design by Thai Tongue Design emphasizing sustainability and natural surroundings.
Dux Churchill
Dux Churchill is a boutique retirement community for independent seniors aged 55 and over, comprising 57 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Developed by Orion International Group, it features shared spaces including a cinema, gym, cafe, and rooftop terrace. Construction is being undertaken by Maben Group.
170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development
Corner freehold retail investment on a 1,423 sqm* Commercial 1-zoned site at the Ringwood North Activity Centre, comprising four ground-floor retail shops totalling approximately 584 sqm* with 72m* of frontage to Warrandyte Road and Dickson Crescent. The property is fully leased and carries approved permits for further development, including first-floor offices above the car park, that allow construction to proceed while existing tenants continue trading. The site was taken to public auction on 23 October 2025 by Fitzroys and Stonebridge Property Group on behalf of a private syndicate, with the Commercial 1 zoning supporting future retail, office, residential, or community use.(*Approximate)
Parque Townhomes
A collection of 35 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes at 25-35 Park Road, Donvale. The project has an approved permit and is selling off the plan, with refined interiors, open plan living, and landscaping close to Mullum Mullum Reserve and key transport links.
Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project
A Maroondah Council initiative to develop a shared strategic plan (Place Opportunities Report) for a more liveable, vibrant, and inclusive neighbourhood activity centre in Ringwood North, one of two first focus areas for the project alongside Croydon South. The plan will guide priorities in placemaking, transport, housing, environment and public spaces within the centre's 800m walkable catchment. Community consultation (survey and workshop) closed in April 2025 and feedback is currently under review by Council, with outcomes to inform a Place Opportunities Report and future investment priorities.The project is funded by the Victorian Planning Authority through its Streamlining for Growth Fund 2022/23.
30-32 Sherbrook Avenue Development
Medium-density residential development featuring 39 modern apartments in a 4-floor low-rise building with focus on sustainability and community integration.
East End - 28-30 Maroondah Highway Mixed-Use Development
East End is a strategic 9,459 sqm mixed-use redevelopment at the gateway to Ringwood Metropolitan Activity Centre. Designed by LiFE Architecture and Urban Design, the approved permit allows for a 31,000 sqm development across three buildings up to 19 storeys. The project features 376 residential apartments, an AC Hotel by Marriott, a cinema, wellness centre, and a central retail plaza with cafes and restaurants. It is designated as a Feature Form Site, intended to define the skyline and arrival into Ringwood from the EastLink and Maroondah Highway junction.
2,402 residents of Park Orchards are employed, from a labour force of 2,430. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,724, about 88% 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 local labour market features a highly educated talent base with notable strength in professional services, maintaining an unemployment rate of only 1.2% alongside an estimated 3.4% annual employment growth according to AreaSearch aggregated data. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,402, with the jobless rate tracking 3.6% beneath the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, while labour force participation stood slightly lower at 68.0% against Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census findings also highlighted that 39.3% of workers operated from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily concentrated across construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical fields.
Construction stands out as a distinct local specialization, capturing 1.7 times the regional workforce proportion. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for merely 2.0% of working residents, underperforming Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. Comparing Census working population tallies with total resident numbers highlights that this predominantly residential community contains relatively few internal employment positions. Across the 12 months to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates a 3.4% rise in employment and a 3.2% expansion in the labour force, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb 2.1%, the labour force increase 2.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 outline broader workforce trends mapped to the local industry mix. Nationally, job growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When weighted against the occupational distribution of Park Orchards, local employment is modeled to expand by 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (noting this illustrative calculation reflects weighted extrapolation without incorporating localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Park Orchards is $3,155 a week (about $164,000 a year), with median personal income at $958 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,310 a year against an average of $98,237. The average runs 60% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer records compiled by AreaSearch from ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 record a median income of $61,310 and an average of $98,237 in Park Orchards, surpassing Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Factoring in a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach roughly $67,208 for median income and $107,687 on average. Weekly household earnings stand at the 98th percentile nationally ($3,155 weekly) according to Census metrics. Within specific income tiers, 40.4% of the population (1,706 individuals) earns in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 32.8%.
Overall, 51.4% of households generate weekly earnings above $3,000, underpinning robust local retail spending. Furthermore, households retain 89.1% of income after servicing housing costs, placing the community in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Park Orchards had 1,164 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 3% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $601 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that standalone separate houses accounted for 100.0% of dwellings in Park Orchards, with no other dwellings (such as apartments, semi-detached properties, or other structures) recorded, whereas the Melbourne metro area comprised 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 49.9%, markedly exceeding broader metropolitan levels, while remaining properties were mortgaged (46.8%) or rented (3.3%). Monthly median mortgage costs stood at $3,000, substantially higher than the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000 and the Australian average of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rents were $601, exceeding both the Melbourne metro standard of $390 and the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Park Orchards counted 1,164 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,282 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 89.4% of all local households, driven by couples with children (54.4%), childless couples (29.3%), and single parent families (5.7%). The remaining 10.6% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (9.5%) alongside group households (0.7%). Reflecting this family orientation, the median household size of 3.2 people exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.4% of adults in Park Orchards hold a university qualification, including 26.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 15.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 605 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,114 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 in the area is exceptionally strong, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, outpacing both the SA4 region (31.2%) and the national benchmark of 30.4%. Among university credentials, Bachelor degrees are held by 26.2% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 7.7%, and graduate diplomas by 4.5%. Technical and vocational training is also widespread, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (15.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 32.9% of the local population actively attending educational institutions.
Breakdown by study level reveals 12.2% enrolled in secondary education, 9.6% in primary education, and 6.8% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Park Orchards reaches 25 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 660 services a week. The typical home sits about 350 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.4 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 transit infrastructure across Park Orchards comprises 25 active bus stops connected across 2 distinct routes that generate 658 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with the typical resident residing 353 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward commuting predominates, with private cars serving as the primary transport mode at 94%, supported by a higher-than-average vehicle ownership rate of 2.4 per dwelling. Additionally, 39.3% of working residents performed their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census, though pandemic conditions during that period should be noted.
Bus scheduling provides an average of 94 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 26 weekly services for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.6% of residents in Park Orchards report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and illness prevalence reflect exemplary health outcomes in Park Orchards, marked by minimal rates of chronic disease across all age demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 66% of residents (2,766 people), which clearly surpasses the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7% and the national figure of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary reported health conditions, affecting 7.2 and 6.5% of residents, respectively, while 73.6% of the population reported no chronic ailments, slightly above Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age adults display strong general wellness, and among the 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over (815 people)—compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne—senior health indicators remain robust and comparable to wider national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Park Orchards is largely Australian-born, at 81.5% of residents, with 11.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.6%) and Australian (23.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics place Park Orchards close to broader regional norms, with 81.5% of residents born in Australia, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 89.0% using exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, adhered to by 53.9% of the local population in comparison to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading heritage groups in Park Orchards are English (28.6% of the population versus 20.1% across the region), Australian (23.9% compared to the regional 18.4%), and Irish (8.4%). Specific backgrounds also show elevated representation relative to the surrounding area, including Italian at 7.0% (vs 5.2%), Dutch at 2.5% (vs 1.2%), and South Australian at 0.8% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Park Orchards is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 24.7% 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 suburb of Park Orchards functions as a mature family-oriented community rather than a newly developing locality. As of August 2026 estimates, 32.6% of the population falls into the middle-aged and young retiree cohort (45 - 64), compared to 22.3% for Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 13.8% against a regional level of 32.1%. The median age stands at an estimated 45 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 8 years older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that Census, alongside a national median of 38.
Retirees and senior residents (65+) have expanded from 17.0% at the Census to an estimated 19.3%, and this senior cohort is forecast to lead future growth with an increase of 157 (19%) to reach 972 by 2041, while numbers of children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Park Orchards
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,835 at the 2021 Census → 4,224 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 (SAL22036). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.