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Patterson Lakes has an estimated 8,026 residents, up from 7,793 at the 2021 Census — a change of 233 people, or 3.0%. That puts 1,880 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population releases with post-Census validated new addresses, the suburb of Patterson Lakes has a population of approximately 8,026 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 233 people (3.0%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,793 people. These figures stem from an estimated resident population of 8,005 determined after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP data, alongside 10 validated new addresses added post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Patterson Lakes records a population density of 1,879 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations monitored by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration has been the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, generating roughly 69.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 forecasting model. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures are supplemented with the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA dataset, adapted using weighted aggregation methodologies to bridge LGA metrics down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth distributions derived from these aggregations are projected across every territory for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trajectories, the suburb of Patterson Lakes is anticipated to achieve above-median expansion relative to national figures, adding 1,131 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 modelling, which equates to an overall 16-year increase of 13.8%.
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An evaluation of ABS residential building approvals apportioned to the local area indicates that Patterson Lakes has maintained an average approval pace of roughly 3 new dwellings annually, accumulating approximately 19 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 11 approvals have been documented. With an average influx of 1.3 new residents per dwelling built annually across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), local housing demand and supply remain evenly matched to support stable real estate conditions, with newly constructed stock averaging an estimated construction value of $709,000 to highlight an orientation toward higher-end, premium housing.
Furthermore, commercial approvals amounting to $1.6 million have been registered during this financial year, underlining the overwhelmingly residential profile of the suburb. Residential development intensity across Patterson Lakes trails regional benchmarks substantially, sitting 84.0% below the per-capita rate of Greater Melbourne. While building activity has gained pace in recent periods, this prevailing shortage of new supply tends to underpin property values and buyer interest across existing dwellings. Construction volumes also lag nationwide averages, illustrating the mature character of the suburb and suggesting local planning restrictions may be present. Recent residential approvals are split evenly between detached dwellings at 50.0% and medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses or apartments at 50.0%. This significant proportion of medium-density development provides accessible pricing points for downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors alike. With approximately 616 people per approval, the suburb reflects an established, fully developed environment. Demographic projections indicate that Patterson Lakes is set to add 1,110 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If existing construction rates persist, the pace of dwelling delivery could fall short of resident growth, which may heighten competition among purchasers and reinforce upward momentum on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Patterson Lakes
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 Patterson Lakes, worth an estimated $2.64 billion. 11 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Strategic infrastructure investments and regional planning works play a vital role in shaping community growth and property outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a single project anticipated to influence local surroundings. Broader regional initiatives of significance include the Carrum Level Crossing Removal and Revitalisation, Keysborough Golf Club Relocation and South East Sports Hub, Monash Freeway Upgrade Stage 2, and the Ballarto Road Upgrade, with the most relevant schemes summarized below.
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The Dell by Stockland
Large masterplanned residential community directly opposite Bonbeach Station featuring townhomes and apartments, with future retail and community amenities planned within the precinct.
Bondi Road, Bonbeach Level Crossing Removal
Completed Victorian Government Level Crossing Removal Project works at Bonbeach removed the Bondi Road level crossing by lowering the Frankston line into a rail trench and rebuilding the road at surface level. The project also delivered the new Bonbeach Station, improved walking and cycling connections, upgraded accessibility, bike facilities, lighting, landscaping, and station precinct improvements as part of the Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach package.
Carrum Foreshore and Patterson River Precinct Improvements
Multi-stage public realm upgrades led by the City of Kingston to improve access and amenity across the Carrum foreshore and Patterson River precinct. Stage 1 (Beauty Spot Memorial Park upgrade) is completed. Stage 2 (Carrum Boardwalk extension north to the Patterson River path with handrails, tactile indicators, viewing platform, interpretive signage and solar bollard lighting) commenced in October 2024 and was scheduled to finish by March 2025. Stage 3 (Stephens Street Car Park pavements, new accessible bays, linemarking, signage and solar lighting) targeted completion by mid-2025.As of August 2025, the precinct works are considered completed per the council delivery program.
Seaford Level Crossing Removal - Armstrongs Road & Station Street
Removal of the Armstrongs Road and Station Street level crossings by constructing two separate rail bridges, together with a new elevated and fully accessible Seaford Station. The project will improve safety, reduce congestion, create new public open space and enhance walking and cycling connections. Early designs were released in 2026, planning approvals are progressing, construction is scheduled to commence in 2027 and completion is expected in 2028.
Bonbeach Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Completed redevelopment of the Bonbeach Life Saving Club facility, replacing the ageing clubhouse with a new fit-for-purpose two-level building supporting patrol, first aid, training, storage, community and club functions. The facility includes public outdoor showers, accessible amenities, balconies, multipurpose spaces and sustainability features including rainwater tanks, solar panels, natural-light glazing, heat-pump water heating and water-efficient fittings.
8A Klauer Street Industrial Development
8A Klauer Street comprises a 16,150 sqm industrial superlot adjoining Compass Business Park in Seaford. Zoned Industrial 1 (IN1Z), the site features dedicated private access from Klauer Street with direct arterial links to Frankston-Dandenong Road, Peninsula Link, and Eastlink. The property provides masterplanned industrial development and owner-occupier warehousing potential within Melbourne's South East industrial corridor.
Carrum Level Crossing Removal and Revitalisation
Removal of three dangerous and congested level crossings at Station Street, Eel Race Road, and Mascot Avenue, and the construction of a new, elevated Carrum Station. The project also included a major revitalisation of the area, creating new community spaces, including a foreshore park, a village green, and a town square.
Seaford Child, Youth & Family Centre Upgrade and Expansion
Completed upgrade and expansion of the Seaford Child, Youth & Family Centre delivering a new integrated early years facility with two kindergarten rooms providing up to 66 licensed places, maternal and child health consultation rooms, allied health space, youth facilities, community rooms, landscaped outdoor play areas, additional parking and sustainable building features including solar PV. Services commenced from the new centre in Term 1, 2026.
4,401 residents of Patterson Lakes are employed, from a labour force of 4,655. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,359, about 79% 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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Patterson Lakes benefits from a capable labor pool, featuring a substantial concentration in construction trades, a jobless rate of 5.5%, and an annual employment increase of 0.5% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,401, alongside an unemployment rate tracking 0.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while the labor participation rate sits moderately lower at 67.9% versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records also showed 28.2% of workers working remotely, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The workforce displays an outsized footprint in construction, engaging workers at 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical segment is comparatively modest, capturing 7.4% of the working population against 10.1% regionally. Given its primarily residential makeup, the suburb provides relatively few employment opportunities internally, as demonstrated by the disparity between resident workers and local employment counts at the Census. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force decreased by 0.5%, resulting in unemployment fall by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Patterson Lakes. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Patterson Lakes's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Patterson Lakes is $1,932 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $871 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,937 a year against an average of $73,788. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 position income levels in the suburb of Patterson Lakes above the national norm. Among local taxpayers, the median taxable income is $56,937 while average earnings reach $73,788, compared with $57,688 and $75,164 recorded across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 reach roughly $62,414 for median earnings and $80,886 for average earnings. At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings situated the suburb around the 61st percentile across Australia.
The largest individual bracket comprises 29.9% of residents (2,399 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader territory where 32.8% fall within this band. Following housing obligations, residents retain 85.6% of income for living costs, placing the area in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Patterson Lakes had 3,070 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 15% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that residential property across Patterson Lakes consists of 59.9% stand-alone houses and 40.0% alternative formats including apartments, semi-detached residences, and other housing types, whereas Melbourne metro averages 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 40.9%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (43.1%) or occupied by tenants (16.1%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments of $2,100 surpass the Melbourne metro level of $2,000, while median weekly rental costs of $430 exceed the regional figure of $390.
On a national scale, housing payments in Patterson Lakes track considerably above the Australian medians of $1,863 for home loan repayments and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Patterson Lakes counted 3,070 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the prevailing living arrangement, representing 72.2% of all occupied residences. Within this cohort, couples with children account for 32.8%, couples without children comprise 28.0%, and single parent families represent 11.1%. The balance of 27.8% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person households at 26.3% alongside group arrangements at 1.5%. The average household contains 2.5 people, marginally below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.1% of adults in Patterson Lakes hold a university qualification, including 17.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 518 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,057 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 profiles show that 25.1% of residents hold university degrees, tracking well below the SA4 benchmark of 46.0%, presenting an area for potential future tertiary educational advancement. Bachelor level qualifications account for 17.3% of attainment, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education remains heavily represented, with 35.6% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (23.5%). A substantial 25.8% of the resident community is actively participating in formal education. This enrolled cohort includes 7.9% undertaking secondary schooling, 7.8% attending primary education, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Patterson Lakes reaches 29 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Public transit infrastructure throughout Patterson Lakes incorporates 29 designated bus stops providing local connectivity. A total of 5 separate bus routes serve these locations, running an aggregate of 1,346 passenger services each week. Local transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 238 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the vast majority of workers travel outward for work, with private motor vehicles representing the primary transport mode at 93%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 vehicles per household, above the regional average, while 28.2% of the workforce operated from home at the 2021 Census amid prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire local public transport network, service volume averages 192 departures per day, which translates to roughly 46 weekly departures per transit stop.
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69.8% of residents in Patterson Lakes report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Mortality and chronic illness indicators compiled by AreaSearch indicate positive overall health outcomes across Patterson Lakes, characterized by a reduced prevalence of standard ailments across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a notably high private health insurance coverage rate encompassing approximately 56% of the community (~4,492 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently diagnosed medical ailments, recorded among 7.4 and 7.3% of the community, respectively, while 69.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, relative to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health measures among residents aged under 65 exceed broader norms.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 25.3% of the population (2,030 people), markedly higher than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%, with health indicators for older residents remaining resilient and tracking in line with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.5% of Patterson Lakes residents were born overseas and 18.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.6%) and Australian (22.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Patterson Lakes displays greater demographic diversity than most comparable suburban areas, with 27.5% of residents born abroad and 18.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, adhered to by 51.4% of the population. In relative terms, the most pronounced religious deviation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of local residents compared with 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental heritage and ancestry, the three primary groups across Patterson Lakes are English (27.6%, tracking noticeably higher than the regional share of 20.1%), Australian (22.2%), and Irish (8.1%).
Other cultural backgrounds show distinct local concentrations, including Hungarian ancestry at 0.5% (against 0.3% regionally), Russian at 0.7% (against 0.4%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (compared to 0.8% across the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Patterson Lakes is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 19.5% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Patterson Lakes tilts considerably older than regional norms. Updated estimates as at August 2026 show that 25.3% of residents belong to the retiree and elderly demographic (65+), contrasting with 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up only 19.2% of the local population versus 32.1% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 46 as at August 2026, remaining level with the 2021 Census result and sitting 9 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at the 2021 Census, as well as exceeding the national median of 38 at the same Census.
Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts has risen from 21.5% to an estimated 25.3%. Looking forward to 2041, seniors are forecast to generate the bulk of growth by adding 968 residents (48%) to reach 2,999, while the numbers of young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Patterson Lakes
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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,793 at the 2021 Census → 8,026 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 (SAL22047). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.