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Point Lonsdale has an estimated 4,212 residents, up from 3,788 at the 2021 Census — a change of 424 people, or 11.2%. Growth has averaged 3.9% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 150 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 298 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 of updated ABS regional figures and 150 validated new addresses added post-Census, the suburb of Point Lonsdale is home to approximately 4,212 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 424 people (11.2%) compared to the 2021 Census headcount of 3,788 people. This current figure draws on the resident total of 4,212 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside post-Census address verification. The local density sits at 298 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous space per resident alongside capacity for additional building.
Outperforming both the Rest of Vic. benchmark of 4.4% and the wider SA4 region, the suburb of Point Lonsdale achieved an 11.2% growth rate since the 2021 census, establishing itself at the forefront of regional expansion. Inflows from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating around 86.0% of recent population additions. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to 2022 as the base year across SA2 boundaries. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, calculations integrate the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections via a weighted aggregation approach scaling from LGA down to SA2 zones. These aggregated distributions also inform age-specific growth trajectories between 2032 and 2041 across all territories. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts place the suburb of Point Lonsdale in the highest national quartile for non-metropolitan growth, with aggregated SA2 estimates anticipating an influx of 1,287 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 30.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
372 new dwellings have been approved in Point Lonsdale over the past five years, an average of 74 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, 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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Building approvals examined by AreaSearch using ABS statistical area data indicate that Point Lonsdale has averaged approximately 74 residential approvals annually, yielding about 372 new dwellings across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 42 residential permits have been authorized. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the area added an average of 2.4 new residents per dwelling each year, underscoring solid underlying demand supportive of real estate values. New residential construction shows an average cost of $855,000, pointing to targeted developer investment in the high-end, premium housing market.
Concurrently, commercial activity generated $15.3 million in approvals during the ongoing financial year, highlighting steady non-residential development. Per-capita construction volumes in Point Lonsdale align closely with the Rest of Vic., preserving a steady balance across the broader property landscape despite a softening in building pace throughout recent years. Furthermore, activity significantly outpaces the national standard, demonstrating solid developer confidence in the local market. Detached houses account for 95.0% of new projects, while medium and high-density formats comprise 5.0%, reinforcing the low-density coastal environment and appealing to buyers seeking standalone properties. The ratio of roughly 105 people per dwelling approval reflects a steadily expanding market footprint. Long-term demographic models indicate that Point Lonsdale is on track to add 1,287 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories appear well-positioned to satisfy this residential demand comfortably, fostering favourable buyer conditions and facilitating potential expansion exceeding existing population targets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Point Lonsdale
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Point Lonsdale, worth an estimated $39 million. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.56 billion. 22 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and civic developments serve as vital drivers of community trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 strategic infrastructure undertakings poised to shape the district. Prominent initiatives include Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Restoration and Revitalisation, Coles Supermarket Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade, as well as The Point, with details on the primary developments outlined below.
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Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Restoration and Revitalisation
A restoration and revitalisation of the heritage-listed Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve. The project includes all-abilities pathways, restoration of the World War Directing and Ranging Station and Eastern Searchlight, lighthouse surrounds improvements, and mains power upgrades. Completion is anticipated in the 2026-2027 financial year.
Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade
Barwon Water is planning the upgrade and replacement of the aging Queenscliff feeder water main pipeline along the Bellarine Highway, Fellows Road, and Flinders Street into Queenscliff. The project will enhance regional water supply security, increase capacity for peak summer periods, and minimize service interruptions across the Borough of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. Construction is targeted to commence in 2026 across multiple delivery stages.
Coles Supermarket Point Lonsdale
Coles Group is pursuing a pre-application consultation with the Victorian Minister for Planning for a full-line supermarket (3,000+ sqm), a Liquorland outlet, and an open car park on a 1.93 hectare site at 2341-2349 Bellarine Highway, Swan Bay, at the gateway to Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff. Coles purchased the land in April 2025. The $20 million proposal is being assessed under the state's Development Facilitation Program (DFP), which makes the Minister for Planning the responsible authority and bypasses normal municipal planning processes and VCAT appeal rights.No formal planning application had been lodged as of April 2026, though community groups understand Coles is preparing one. The project faces sustained opposition from the City of Greater Geelong, the Borough of Queenscliffe, the local state MP, and a community group (STOP) whose petition has drawn over 4,600 signatures. Objectors cite conflict with the Point Lonsdale Structure Plan (2009), which nominates the site for tourism/accommodation use rather than retail, proximity to the Ramsar-listed Swan Bay wetlands, and the Bellarine Peninsula Distinctive Area and Landscape Statement of Planning Policy. A disputed amendment (VC245) altered the Structure Plan wording in February 2026. In March 2026 the two councils jointly began a review of Point Lonsdale planning controls in response to the debate.
The Point
An award-winning residential estate in Point Lonsdale featuring architecturally designed coastal-inspired homes set within an environment sensitive to its natural assets, including waterways and conservation areas, with a focus on environmental sustainability and community living. The development has reached practical completion with only the final lots of land, house and land, and townhomes available for sale.
Point Lonsdale Bike Park
Development of a bike park adjacent to the existing skate park, featuring a 105m asphalt track for all skill levels and a 125m asphalt jumps track for experienced riders. The design also includes a park shelter and red safety lines/signage. Project progress is contingent on securing grant funding through the State Government Local Sports and Infrastructure Fund and securing required land use consents. The detailed design is complete, and tender documentation for construction is being prepared.If funding is successful, construction is anticipated to begin mid-2025.
Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Construction of a new triangular, two-storey surf life saving club facility that replaced the original 70-year-old building. The clubhouse features amenities, storage, multi-purpose rooms, a bar, commercial kitchen, a corner kiosk, and expansive decks. It was designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects to meet bushfire rating requirements and foster community engagement, with a large public lawn and terraced decking facing Ocean Road.
Murray Rd, Queenscliff
A waterfront development opportunity for a 13-lot residential development endorsed by council.
Kingston Ocean Grove Estate
Large staged masterplanned community in Ocean Grove delivering residential lots plus new parks, wetlands and community facilities. Current activity includes the Kingston Haven releases with titles expected from 2025, ongoing civil works across stages, and the opening of community health facilities within the estate.
1,702 residents of Point Lonsdale are employed, from a labour force of 1,738. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 46.9%. 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 3,726, 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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Drawing on aggregated statistical area information from AreaSearch, Point Lonsdale possesses a highly qualified talent pool, robust essential services representation, consistent job stability over the past twelve months, and an unemployment rate of merely 2.1%. By March 2026, the employed resident count reached 1,702, with local joblessness tracking 1.6% below the Regional Vic. mark of 3.7%, though labor force participation sits notably lower at 46.9% against 61.1% regionally. In the Census findings, 34.9% of workers reported working from home, a figure influenced in part by prevailing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Professional & technical services shows exceptional concentration, capturing an employment proportion 2.0 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.6% of the workforce in Point Lonsdale, falling well short of the 7.5% seen across Regional Vic.. A comparison between Census working-age counts and resident numbers points to limited employment capacity within the immediate locality. An examination of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch for broader statistical areas shows that in the year leading to March 2026, both the local workforce and overall employment contracted by 0.5%, leaving unemployment virtually flat. Across Regional Vic., employment reduced by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment eased by 0.2 percentage points. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor patterns for Point Lonsdale. These five and ten-year projections, when weighted against the local occupational profile, illustrate possible sectoral trends. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Applying these national sector rates suggests local jobs could grow by 7.0% across five years and 14.3% over ten years, noting this represents a purely illustrative weighting that excludes local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Point Lonsdale is $1,554 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $833 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,718 a year against an average of $78,916. The average runs 65% 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the median taxable earnings in the suburb of Point Lonsdale stood at $47,718, while the mean reached $78,916. These figures comfortably exceed national benchmarks and compare against $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average) across Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $52,308 for median income and $86,508 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual weekly earnings at the 55th percentile ($833 weekly), while combined household income placed at the 38th percentile.
In terms of income brackets, the largest segment includes 28.7% of residents (1,208 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, tracking closely with the regional rate of 30.3%. Housing overheads remain contained, allowing residents to retain 88.8% of income, though disposable funds rank below average at the 45th percentile and the SEIFA index assigns the community to the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Point Lonsdale had 1,569 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 61% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census data, the residential structures in Point Lonsdale were made up of 87.7% houses and 12.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other types of housing, which contrasts with the 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings found in Regional Vic. Home ownership rates in Point Lonsdale stood at 61.2%, significantly higher than the regional average, with the remaining dwellings classified as either mortgaged at 24.6% or rented at 14.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in this locality was above the Regional Vic. average of $2,000, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $420, compared to the regional figures of $1,430 and $285 respectively.
On a national scale, Point Lonsdale's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are substantially higher than the national rent figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Point Lonsdale counted 1,569 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,745 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 43% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 68.3% of local households, comprising 42.9% couples without children, 19.9% couples with children, and 5.2% one-parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.7%, dominated by single-person residences at 30.6% alongside group homes making up 0.4%. Typical household occupancy is 2.1 people, tracking below the Regional Vic. standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.5% of adults in Point Lonsdale hold a university qualification, including 29.0% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 137 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,125 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 throughout Point Lonsdale outstrips wider regional standards, with 43.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 28.6% across the SA4 region. This notable academic grounding positions the community advantageously for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications represent 29.0%, accompanied by postgraduate credentials at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%. Vocational and technical training is also widely held, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificate-level courses (15.7%). Formal study engages 22.3% of the resident community.
This learning cohort is distributed across primary schooling at 8.0%, secondary education at 5.4%, and tertiary academic programs at 3.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Point Lonsdale reaches 25 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 380 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 within Point Lonsdale comprises 25 active stops connected via 3 transit lines, delivering 379 weekly passenger departures. General transit accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 252 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outbound commuter travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 94%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 34.9% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census amidst pandemic conditions. Transit service schedules provide an average of 54 daily departures across the local network, translating to roughly 15 weekly services per individual boarding point.
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61.7% of residents in Point Lonsdale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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 mortality patterns and chronic illness rates demonstrate strong overall health performance in Point Lonsdale, with an exceptionally low incidence of typical medical ailments across all age brackets. Moreover, private medical insurance coverage is widespread, held by around 58% of the community (~2,441 people), compared to 50.5% throughout Regional Vic.. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, reported by 12.7 and 7.3% of the population, while 61.7% of residents noted an absence of long-term health problems compared to 63.4% regionally. Health metrics for community members aged under 65 exceed broader averages.
Those aged 65 and over represent 45.6% of the population (1,920 people), notably higher than the 24.0% regional proportion. Among older demographics, well-being indicators remain robust, maintaining parity with broader national health outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Point Lonsdale is largely Australian-born, at 88.3% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.3%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Point Lonsdale registers below broader averages, with Australian-born individuals making up 88.3% of the populace, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group, encompassing 50.4% of community members. A distinct relative concentration is seen in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Parental heritage records identify English at 35.3%, Australian at 25.0%, and Irish at 12.7% as the three leading ancestral backgrounds in Point Lonsdale. Several other origins display above-average representation, including Scottish at 11.9% locally versus 8.8% regionally, Dutch at 1.8% against 1.7%, and Hungarian at 0.4% compared to 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Point Lonsdale is 60, older than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 12.9% 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 profile of Point Lonsdale skews heavily toward older demographics, with retiree and senior age brackets (65+) making up 45.6% of the community as of August 2026 estimates, compared to 24.0% in Regional Vic., while young to middle-aged residents (25 - 44) account for 14.1% against 23.1% regionally. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 60 years, slightly down from 61 recorded at the 2021 Census, yet 17 years higher than the Regional Vic. Census benchmark of 43 and above the national median of 38. The mature-age cohort (45 - 64) has decreased from 24.7% at the Census to an estimated 21.0%.
Looking toward 2041, senior brackets are forecast to contribute the largest absolute gain, rising by 533 people (28%) to reach 2,454, while young to middle-aged cohorts will experience the fastest proportional growth, increasing 48% to 878.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Point Lonsdale
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 6 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 Sep 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 — 150 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,788 at the 2021 Census → 4,212 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 (SAL22088). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.