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Parkville (Vic.) has an estimated 8,053 residents, up from 7,074 at the 2021 Census — a change of 979 people, or 13.8%. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,013 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 estimated population of the suburb of Parkville (Vic.) stands at around 8,053, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of post-Census validated new addresses and broader ABS population revisions. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,074 people, this represents an addition of 979 people (13.8%). AreaSearch established this resident population count of 8,053 following the ABS release of June 2025 ERP data combined with address validation since the Census. Consequently, population density is estimated at 2,013 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level observed across AreaSearch's national monitoring locations.
With a 13.8% gain since the 2021 census, the area outpaced both national benchmarks and the state figure (9.5%), establishing itself as a regional growth leader. Population increases across the locality were almost entirely underpinned by overseas migration, serving as the primary demographic growth driver in recent times. Demographic projections for the suburb of Parkville (Vic.) incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data at the SA2 level based on 2022 benchmarks. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch integrates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting figures via weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 geographies, while applying age-cohort growth rates across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, the suburb of Parkville (Vic.) is anticipated to record above-median expansion relative to Australian statistical areas, adding 1,631 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 modelling, which equates to an overall rise of 20.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
160 new dwellings have been approved in Parkville (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Parkville has averaged approximately 32 dwellings granted development approval each year, totaling an estimated 160 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with no approvals recorded so far in FY-25. Even with recent population declines, incoming residential supply has sustained reasonable balance with local demand, preserving buyer options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $323.7 million this financial year, reflecting substantial commercial development activity. All recent residential construction has consisted entirely of attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium- and high-density formats provides more accessible price points while catering directly to downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers.
According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, demographic projections show Parkville adding 1,631 residents by 2041. While current construction activity is keeping reasonable pace with anticipated expansion, incoming buyers could encounter heightened market competition as population numbers rise.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Parkville (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Parkville (Vic.), worth an estimated $2.98 billion. A further 141 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.4 billion. 44 are already under construction and 46 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 68 significant projects positioned to influence the area. Among the most prominent undertakings are Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID), Parkville Quarter, Parkside Parkville Residential Development, and Royal Park Master Plan Review, alongside key developments catalogued below.
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Parkside Parkville Residential Development
Mixed residential development by Frasers Property and Citta Property Group offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Features Park Club amenities including gymnasium, pool, and communal spaces. Located adjacent to Royal Park with city skyline views.
Parkville Quarter
A masterplanned community delivering over 400 apartments and townhouses with landscaped gardens, a retail precinct, and access to Royal Park and the new Parkville Metro station. NOTE: this project could not be independently verified against any source and its details should be treated as unconfirmed.
Royal Park Master Plan Review
City of Melbourne is finalising the Royal Park Master Plan following extensive community consultation completed in 2024-2025. The updated plan will guide the long-term management of Melbourne's largest inner-city park, with priorities including biodiversity conservation, sustainable park design, improved accessibility, recreation, and integration of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural values and Caring for Country principles. A landscape architect has been engaged to refine the draft plan ahead of consideration by the Future Melbourne Committee.
University of Melbourne Estate Master Plan
Long-term plan (2023-2040) for the University of Melbourne's physical estate, focused on the Parkville campus and Melbourne Biomedical Precinct. Stage 2 of the University Square Master Plan in Carlton began construction in March 2026 to deliver more than 2,500 square metres of open space and about 130 new trees, with completion expected by the end of 2026. The Fishermans Bend engineering and design campus Stage 1 is progressing, alongside science and engineering upgrades and expansion of the MDHS estate for health workforce education.Estimated value is 1.5 billion dollars.
Errol Street Private Hospital
The Errol Street Private Hospital is a $300 million private healthcare project proposed by Australian Unity at 265-281 Errol Street in North Melbourne. Approved under the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program, the planned 11-storey hospital includes 223 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 10-bed intensive care unit, and diagnostic imaging. The proponent is currently advancing pre-construction tenant procurement.
Bio21 Stage 3 - Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute Expansion
A major expansion of the University of Melbourne's Bio21 Institute, featuring the Nancy Millis Building (Stage 2B) and the Ruth Bishop Building (Stage 2C). The facility houses the CSL Global Hub for Research and Translational Medicine and the Ian Holmes Imaging Centre. It provides specialized PC2 and high-containment laboratories, advanced electron microscopy, and incubator space for commercial biotech startups within the Parkville Biomedical Precinct.
Younghusband Kensington
Melbourne's largest carbon-neutral adaptive reuse precinct, transforming a 122-year-old woolstore into a 50,000 sqm office and retail destination. Stage 1 (Station and Stock Buildings) is fully leased as of early 2026, with retail tenants ONA Coffee and Cobb Lane opening in the first half of 2026. Stage 2 and 3 continue the expansion, including a silo-inspired office building and a public plaza, targeting a 6-star Green Star rating.
Drummond House
13-storey fully electric residential building with 49 house-sized apartments targeting 8.7-star energy rating. Designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects with smart home technology, wellness amenities, and sustainable design features. Built by Balmain & Co with interiors by Sora Interior Architects.
5,263 residents of Parkville (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 5,525. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 72.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 22,923, about 2.8 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Local workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch reveal a highly qualified resident labour pool with significant representation in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.7% and a 4.1% annual employment increase. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,263, matching Greater Melbourne's unemployment benchmark of 4.8%, while labour participation reached 72.2%, broadly aligned with Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. At the Census, 41.2% of workers reported working from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for resident workers are education & training, accommodation & food, and professional & technical services.
Accommodation & food stands out with strong local specialization, capturing 2.2 times the regional employment concentration. Conversely, construction accounts for only 3.7% of local workers, lagging behind the 9.7% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Operating as an employment destination with 4.4 workers per resident at the Census, Parkville generates a net inflow of commuters from neighboring districts. Examining SALM and ABS statistical data over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew 4.1% and the labour force increased 3.7%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded 2.1% employment growth, a 2.3% labour force expansion, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. According to Mar-26 national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia mapped to the local industry profile, total Australian employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighted against Parkville's workforce distribution, local employment is projected to expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing an illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Parkville (Vic.) is $1,885 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $586 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,413 a year against an average of $81,299. The average runs 71% 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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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrates that income levels in the suburb of Parkville are exceptionally high by national standards. Local taxpayers recorded a median income of $47,413 and an average income of $81,299, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $51,974 (median) and $89,120 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings sat at the 10th percentile ($586 weekly), whereas household earnings reached the 58th percentile.
A substantial 35.2% of residents (2,834 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, mirroring the regional proportion of 32.8%. Housing costs account for 17.6% of income, while disposable income sits at the 57th percentile and the area achieves a 7th decile ranking on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parkville (Vic.) had 2,148 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 2% detached houses and 62% apartments. 15% are owned with a mortgage, 67% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $396 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. 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 latest Census, residential stock in Parkville was overwhelmingly dominated by attached and multi-unit formats, with houses making up 2.2% and other dwellings (comprising semi-detached residences, apartments, and 'other' dwellings) representing 97.8%, compared to Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 18.8%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 14.8% and rental accommodation made up 66.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment matched the Melbourne metro benchmark at $2,000, while median weekly rent was $396 compared to $2,000 monthly and $390 weekly for Melbourne metro.
Relative to Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent, Parkville commands higher housing expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parkville (Vic.) counted 2,148 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,445 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 47.7% of living arrangements in Parkville, comprising couples without children (25.9%), couples with children (14.5%), and single parent families (5.4%). Non-family households account for 52.3% of dwellings, including lone person residences at 36.2% and group living arrangements at 16.0%. The median household size is 2.1 people, sitting below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.2% of adults in Parkville (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 27.9% with a bachelor degree and 20.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 5.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,915 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,121 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 Parkville is substantially above broader benchmarks, with 51.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. Bachelor degrees represent 27.9% of resident qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications account for 11.3% among individuals aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (5.5%) and certificates (5.8%). Formal study participation is exceptionally high in Parkville, with 51.8% of the population enrolled in education. Tertiary students constitute 41.4% of residents, while secondary schooling captures 3.2% and primary education represents 2.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Parkville (Vic.) reaches 50 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 12,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Parkville's public transport network features 50 active transport stops spanning bus and light rail services. Operated across 19 individual routes, this network generates 12,454 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is exceptional, with residents situated an average of 149 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to its residential character, outward commuting prevails: private vehicle travel leads at 43%, followed by walking at 18% and rail transport at 9%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 0.6 per dwelling, trailing regional averages. Working from home was recorded by 41.2% of residents in the 2021 Census, capturing prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit services provide an average frequency of 1,779 trips per day across all available routes, delivering approximately 249 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.0% of residents in Parkville (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of health indicators show Parkville tracking closely with national mortality and chronic condition averages, with typical disease rates across the broader population alongside higher incidence among senior residents. Private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 59% of residents (4,743 people) compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions in Parkville, diagnosed in 8.7% and 12.0% of the population, respectively, while 72.0% of residents report no chronic health ailments compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age adults demonstrate strong overall health profiles with low rates of long-term conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 7.7% of the community (620 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%, though health metrics within this senior cohort reflect elevated challenges relative to the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.2% of Parkville (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 30.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.1%) and Australian (17.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Parkville, where 39.2% of residents were born overseas and 30.2% speak a non-English language in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 28.6% of residents. Judaism shows a distinct presence at 0.4% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent birthplaces and ancestry, the predominant backgrounds in Parkville are English (21.1%), Australian (17.9%), and Other (12.7%). Specific cultural groups also exhibit distinctive concentrations relative to broader regional figures: Chinese residents make up 9.5% (vs 6.5%), Korean ancestry represents 0.7% (vs 0.3%), and Hungarian accounts for 0.4% of the local population (vs 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parkville (Vic.) is 23, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 3 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 67.4% 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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Parkville's demographic composition is heavily weighted towards younger adult cohorts living without dependent children. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 50.4% of residents, compared to 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 9.5% against a regional benchmark of 22.3%. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 23, having decreased from 26 at the 2021 Census, which sits 14 years below Greater Melbourne's Census figure of 37 and below the national Census median of 38.
The proportion of children and young adults has expanded from 45.6% at the Census to 50.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest absolute population increase is projected in the young to middle aged adults group (25 - 44), expanding by 579 residents (22%) to 3,180, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will experience the fastest proportional growth, increasing 62% to 1,002 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parkville (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2026 this month all 9 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 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 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,074 at the 2021 Census → 8,053 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 (SAL22038). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.