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Park Orchards has an estimated 4,220 residents, up from 3,835 at the 2021 Census — a change of 385 people, or 10.0%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 445 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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Park Orchards's population is estimated at around 4,220 as of May 2026, according to an analysis of ABS updates for the region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census. This represents a gain of 385 people (10.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,835 residents. The figures are derived from the 4,220 resident estimate computed by AreaSearch using the ABS's June 2025 ERP release combined with 8 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density of 445 persons per square kilometer, the area provides ample space per resident and potential capacity for future growth.
Park Orchards's 10.0% increase since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (3.8%) as well as the wider state, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Overseas migration was the primary driver, serving as the sole source of population expansion during the latest period. AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 area. For areas lacking this data, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 release are utilized, adjusted by aggregating population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates from these models are also applied to all areas for the period from 2032 to 2041. Future projections suggest growth will fall in the lower quartile of national statistical areas, with aggregated SA2-level figures indicating an increase of 73 residents by 2041, representing a total gain of 1.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in Park Orchards over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, broadly in line with 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's analysis of ABS building approvals shows that Park Orchards has averaged approximately 9 new home approvals annually. This totals an estimated 47 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 9 in FY-26 so far. Since an average of 6 people moved to the suburb for each new home built over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, supply is lagging behind demand. This imbalance typically intensifies buyer competition and drives prices upward. The average value of new builds stands at $900,000, showing that developers are focused on the high-end residential market.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $3.1 million during this financial year, underlining the suburb's residential focus. Recent residential construction is divided equally, with 50.0% consisting of standalone houses and 50.0% representing medium and high-density dwellings. This trend toward higher-density options offers more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This is a notable departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 100.0% houses), indicating a decline in vacant developable land alongside evolving resident preferences and the demand for more varied, budget-friendly housing. A high ratio of 439 people per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development sector with low construction activity. Park Orchards is projected to add 73 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. Judging by current construction trends, the volume of incoming housing supply should comfortably satisfy demand, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth to exceed current forecasts.
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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Local infrastructure, major developments, and planning projects are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 5 projects expected to impact the local area. Notable initiatives include the Manor Place Estate, the Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project, the Retail Development at 170-172 Warrandyte Road, and the footpath construction along Kubis Drive and Werac Drive in Ringwood North, with details on the most relevant schemes provided 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.
2,397 residents of Park Orchards are employed, from a labour force of 2,426. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 68.1%. 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 3,721, 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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Park Orchards is characterized by a highly educated workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 1.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.5% over the past year, according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 2,397 employed residents. The local unemployment rate sits 3.6% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the workforce participation rate is slightly lower than average (68.1% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census data indicates that a substantial 39.3% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Construction is particularly prominent, employing 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented, employing only 2.0% of the local workforce compared to 5.2% in Greater Melbourne. Given the difference between the working-age population and local job numbers, this residential suburb appears to offer few employment options within its boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.5% while the labor force expanded by 3.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Job market trends can be further understood using Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted extrapolation and does not adjust for local population projections).
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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According to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Park Orchards has a median taxpayer income of $61,310 and an average of $98,237. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards, compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $67,208 for the median and $107,687 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household incomes in the 98th percentile ($3,155).
The $4000+ weekly income bracket contains 40.4% of the population (1,704 individuals), which contrasts with the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common at 32.8%. With 51.4% of households earning more than $3,000/week, the suburb displays strong financial capacity. After paying for housing, households keep 89.1% of their income, indicating high disposable funds, and the area is positioned in the 9th decile of 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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The housing stock in Park Orchards at the time of the latest Census consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes or apartments), compared to Greater Melbourne's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other options. Homeownership in the suburb was significantly higher than the metro average, with 49.9% of households owning their homes outright, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (46.8%) or rented (3.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 was well above the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $601, compared to $390 metro-wide.
Locally, mortgage costs are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Park Orchards counted 1,164 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,281 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 make up 89.4% of all local households, consisting of 54.4% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 5.7% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 10.6%, with single-person households at 9.5% and group households at 0.7%. The median household size is 3.2 residents, which is larger than 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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The educational achievements of the local community are exceptionally high, with the proportion of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree (38.4%) exceeding both the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region average of 31.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational training is also well represented, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificate-level credentials (15.3%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 32.9% of the population currently studying.
This group is composed of 12.2% in high schools, 9.6% in primary schools, and 6.8% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Park Orchards reaches 25 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 280 services a week. The typical home sits about 350 m from its nearest stop. 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 transport services in the suburb are provided by 25 stops, which are serviced by a mix of buses. These stops accommodate 2 routes that provide 279 passenger journeys weekly. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 353 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most residents travel outside the area for work, and private vehicles remain the dominant mode of travel at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.4 cars per home, which is above the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 39.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.
Services run at an average frequency of 39 trips per day across the network, which equates to about 11 weekly departures from each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health statistics show strong results for Park Orchards, with AreaSearch identifying low rates of mortality and chronic conditions across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 66% of the population (2,764 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 7.2% and 6.5% of residents respectively, while 73.6% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. The working-age cohort shows strong health profiles with a low incidence of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.8% of the population (835 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Seniors in the area display positive health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with the broader population.
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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Park Orchards aligns closely with regional averages for cultural diversity, with 81.5% of the population born in Australia, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 89.0% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 53.9% of the population, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Park Orchards are English at 28.6% (compared to the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 23.9% (compared to 18.4% regionally), and Irish at 8.4%. There are also notable differences for other ancestries, with Dutch background overrepresented at 2.5% of the population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Italian at 7.0% (compared to 5.2%), and South Australian at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Park Orchards is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 24.2% 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 of 45 in Park Orchards is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Park Orchards has a higher share of residents aged 15 - 24 (18.9%) but a lower share of those aged 25 - 34 (5.3%). The proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 is also higher than the national average of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 5.5% to 7.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 17.6% to 18.9%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 18.5% to 16.9%. Projections to 2041 suggest shifts in the age structure, with the 85+ cohort expected to rise by 74% (65 people), moving from 88 to 154. The combined cohorts aged 65+ are expected to generate 72% of total population growth, pointing to an aging profile. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to decrease in size.
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 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,835 at the 2021 Census → 4,220 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 (SAL22036). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.