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Point Lonsdale has an estimated 4,217 residents, up from 3,788 at the 2021 Census — a change of 429 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 3.9% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 149 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 299 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 ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population in the suburb of Point Lonsdale is calculated to be approximately 4,217 in May 2026. Compared to the 3,788 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a growth of 429 individuals (11.3%). This updated figure of 4,217 was determined by AreaSearch following an analysis of the ABS Estimated Resident Population data published in June 2025, combined with an additional 149 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the local density ratio stands at 298 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per inhabitant and potential for future housing construction.
The growth rate of 11.3% since the 2021 Census outpaced the Rest of Vic. average (4.3%) and the broader SA4 region, positioning the locality as a leading growth area in the territory. Interstate migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 86.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. For local SA2 districts, AreaSearch applies projections published in 2024 by Geoscience Australia and the ABS using 2022 as a baseline. For SA2 territories not covered in that dataset, estimates are drawn from the 2023 Regional/LGA projections of the VIC State Government, adjusting them through a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. The growth rates by age bracket derived from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2 projections, a major population expansion is anticipated that places this locality in the top quartile of non-metropolitan Australia, with an estimated increase of 1,294 individuals by 2041, representing a total expansion of 30.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
368 new dwellings have been approved in Point Lonsdale over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 65 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, the suburb of Point Lonsdale has averaged approximately 73 approved dwellings annually, culminating in an estimated 368 residential completions over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 37 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2 new residents moving in per new dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the property market appears well balanced between supply and demand, fostering stable market conditions. New dwellings are being constructed with a mean value of $906,000, which highlights developer activity in the high-end, premium property market.
Additionally, commercial development is moving at a moderate pace, with $15.3 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year. In comparison to the Rest of Vic., development activity in the suburb of Point Lonsdale is slightly higher (tracking 15.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain buyer options while supporting existing real estate values, despite a slowdown in construction in recent times. This level of activity is considerably higher than the national benchmark, showing strong interest from builders. Detached houses comprised 94.0% of recent construction, while attached dwellings made up the remaining 6.0%, preserving the low-density neighborhood style and prioritizing spacious family residences. With approximately 81 people per approved building permit, the suburb of Point Lonsdale displays the demographic profile of a developing growth area. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Point Lonsdale will add 1,294 new residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to comfortably accommodate this influx, maintaining favorable buying conditions and potentially facilitating growth that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
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 $24 million. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.55 billion. 22 are already under construction and 22 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works have a significant impact on neighborhood development. AreaSearch has tracked 7 initiatives likely to influence the local area. Key projects include the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Restoration and Revitalisation, the Coles Supermarket Point Lonsdale, the Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade, and the residential estate known as The Point.
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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.
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.
Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade
Improvement works to the Queenscliff Feeder Main (water supply) along sections of the Bellarine Highway and into Point Lonsdale to increase year-round water capacity, ensure high-quality and secure services, and reduce service interruptions. Works expected to commence early 2026 for approximately 18 months.
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.
1,709 residents of Point Lonsdale are employed, from a labour force of 1,745. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 46.8%. 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 3,728, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Point Lonsdale has a highly qualified local workforce with strong representation in critical public service sectors, and an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of regional statistical data. By March 2026, 1,709 residents were employed. The local unemployment rate sits 1.6% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, whereas workforce participation is notably lower, at 46.8% compared to the state regional benchmark of 61.1%. Census records indicate that 34.9% of local employees worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of public health lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The community shows a high concentration in professional & technical services, employing residents at 2.0 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, employing only 1.6% of the workforce in the suburb of Point Lonsdale compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident labor force suggests that local job opportunities within the area itself are relatively scarce. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the local labor force contracted by 0.6% during the twelve months ending March 2026, while total employment fell by 0.5%, leaving the unemployment rate virtually unchanged. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment decline by 0.1% and the labor force contract by 0.3%, alongside a decrease of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective labor demand in the suburb of Point Lonsdale. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although aggregate national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests that employment in the suburb of Point Lonsdale could expand by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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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The most recent postcode level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Point Lonsdale are considerably higher than the national average, with a median taxable income of $47,718 and a mean income of $78,916. For comparison, Regional Vic. recorded a median income of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated to have reached approximately $52,308 (median) and $86,508 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census records place individual incomes at the 55th percentile ($833 per week) and household incomes at the 38th percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, 28.7% of the population (representing 1,210 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the surrounding region where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs consume a manageable share of income, leaving 88.8% retained, although overall disposable income is below average at the 45th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
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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Residential structures in the suburb of Point Lonsdale at the time of the latest Census consisted of 87.7% detached houses and 12.3% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Point Lonsdale were high at 61.2%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (24.6%) or rented (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was notably higher than the regional Victorian average of $1,430, standing at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $420, compared to the regional average of $285.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Point Lonsdale exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Point Lonsdale counted 1,569 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,747 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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Families make up the majority of households at 68.3%, consisting of couples with children (19.9%), couples without children (42.9%), and single-parent households (5.2%). Non-family households account for the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households representing 30.6% and group housing making up 0.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 individuals is slightly below the Regional Vic. average 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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Residents of the suburb of Point Lonsdale exhibit high rates of educational qualification, with 43.5% of people aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of qualifications positions the local community well for professional services and knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 29.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Technical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 30.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificate-level qualifications (15.7%).
A total of 22.3% of the local population is currently enrolled in formal studies. This group is composed of 8.0% attending primary school, 5.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Point Lonsdale reaches 25 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 180 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 networks include 25 active transport stops situated throughout the suburb of Point Lonsdale. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, which combine to offer 177 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is good, with homes situated an average of 252 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the neighborhood, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 94%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average. Census records from 2021 show that 34.9% of workers worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace restrictions.
Public transport services run at an average frequency of 25 trips daily across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 7 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health assessments indicate excellent well-being outcomes in the suburb of Point Lonsdale, with AreaSearch analysis showing low rates of mortality and chronic illnesses, along with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all demographic groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 58% of the local population (representing ~2,444 people), compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns in the community, affecting 12.7% and 7.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 61.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
Residents under the age of 65 display better health profiles than regional averages. Individuals aged 65 and over represent 44.8% of the local population (accounting for 1,889 people), which is significantly higher than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health metrics among these older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the broader community.
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 metrics in the suburb of Point Lonsdale are lower than the national average, with 88.3% of residents born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 50.4% of the population. The most distinct regional variation is observed in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.2% of the local population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three most common ancestries identified in the suburb of Point Lonsdale are English (35.3%), Australian (25.0%), and Irish (12.7%).
Notable concentrations of other ancestries include Scottish at 11.9% of the population (compared to 8.8% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Dutch at 1.8% (compared to 1.7% regionally).
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. 13.5% 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 median age of 60 years in the suburb of Point Lonsdale is significantly older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the Australian median of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 bracket (21.3%), whereas the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small at 6.1% compared to Regional Vic. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is much higher than the national benchmark of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age cohort has expanded from 14.7% to 16.8% of the local population.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket has contracted from 14.8% to 12.3%, and the 65 to 74 bracket has decreased from 22.7% to 21.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate further shifts, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 204 people (29%), rising from 708 to 913.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 149 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,788 at the 2021 Census → 4,217 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22088). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.