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Port Fairy has an estimated 3,871 residents, up from 3,742 at the 2021 Census — a change of 129 people, or 3.4%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Density is about 34 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Port Fairy stands at approximately 3,871, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS demographic updates and post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 3,742 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 129 people (3.4%). This figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 3,864 derived by AreaSearch from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 45 validated new addresses added after the Census. The resulting population density is 34 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial living area for residents.
With a 3.4% rise since the 2021 census, population growth in the suburb of Port Fairy outpaced both the SA4 region (0.5%) and the SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner. Net overseas migration was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 48.0% of recent population additions, while interstate arrivals and natural increase also made positive contributions. For demographic forecasting, AreaSearch uses the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections across SA2 locations using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are integrated via a weighted aggregation method spanning LGA to SA2 divisions, with age cohort growth rates applied to all locations between 2032 and 2041. Based on this methodology, the suburb of Port Fairy is projected to experience a net population contraction, shedding 1,055 persons by 2041. In contrast to this broader downturn, specific demographics are expected to expand, most notably the 85 and over cohort, which is forecast to add 34 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
27 new dwellings have been approved in Port Fairy over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, running ahead of 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Port Fairy averages approximately 5 residential dwelling approvals each year, totaling an estimated 27 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 18 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. With an average intake of 5.4 new residents annually per completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential requirements continue to outstrip supply, elevating buyer competition and placing upward pressure on home prices. Newly constructed homes average an expected construction cost of $695,000, underscoring an emphasis on high-end, premium residential developments.
Additionally, commercial development has remained subdued, with $2.7 million in commercial approvals lodged during the current financial year. Residential construction volume in the suburb of Port Fairy tracks well below broader benchmarks, falling 67.0% below the per-person average for Rest of Vic. and trailing national figures, reflecting market maturity alongside possible development constraints, even with an uptick in recent building activity. Such constrained additions typically bolster buyer demand and capital values across established properties. Detached houses account for 88.0% of new residential development while townhouses or apartments constitute 12.0%, reinforcing the area's low-density, family-oriented character. The market registers roughly 227 people per dwelling approval, further illustrating its low-density profile. Given that demographic projections point toward either a plateau or a decline in population numbers, future residential demand pressures in the suburb of Port Fairy are anticipated to soften, creating favorable conditions for prospective property buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Port Fairy
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Fairy, worth an estimated $70 million. A further 36 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.43 billion. 12 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development 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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Civic infrastructure, development schemes, and capital projects play a pivotal role in shaping local community performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 key initiatives poised to influence the district, including the East Beach Upgrades, Port Fairy East Beach Landfill Coastal Adaptation Plan, Quality Water for Wannon Program (Port Fairy component), and the Port of Port Fairy Master Plan Implementation.
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Quality Water for Wannon Program (Port Fairy component)
The Port Fairy Water Treatment Plant upgrade is a key component of the 52.2 million AUD Quality Water for Wannon Program. The project will implement reverse osmosis technology to treat deep groundwater from the Dilwyn Aquifer, significantly reducing mineral salts to improve taste and reduce appliance scaling. As of mid-2026, the project is in the detailed planning phase, with Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMP) under evaluation by the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners.Regulatory approvals, including a development licence exemption from the EPA, are currently being processed to manage environmental risks during the anticipated construction phase.
Gipps Street Bridge Replacement
Moyne Shire Council is undertaking planning, detailed design, and investigations for the replacement or major upgrade of the aging timber and steel Gipps Street Bridge spanning the Moyne River. The critical crossing links the Port Fairy town centre to the coastal reserve and eastern beach precinct. Council is pursuing state and federal co-funding to support the comprehensive bridge reconstruction.
Port Fairy East Beach Landfill Coastal Adaptation Plan
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and Moyne Shire Council are developing a long-term Coastal Adaptation Plan (CAP) to manage erosion, inundation and sea level rise risk at two decommissioned landfill sites on East Beach, Port Fairy. Coastal erosion has periodically exposed buried waste, including asbestos sheeting and household rubbish, prompting clean-up responses after storm events. A Site Management Plan guides short-term risk management while the CAP consolidates over a decade of technical studies, engineering assessments and community consultation into a long-term strategic response aligned with Victoria's Resilient Coast framework.The project was allocated 1.5 million AUD in 2019 under the state Sustainability Fund; DEECA is the contracting party engaging Alluvium Consulting to prepare the plan and business case. A Project Control Group with DEECA and Council representation oversees delivery, and the CAP is expected to be finalised by 2026, after which implementation actions and funding pathways will be progressed.
Port of Port Fairy Master Plan Implementation
Staged implementation of infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Port Fairy based on the 2021 Master Plan. Works include rehabilitation of wharf fenders and walers, timber pile replacement, slipway repairs, dredging of the Moyne River navigation channel, depot repairs, and ongoing improvements to commercial and recreational berthing. The Victorian Government committed $340,000 in September 2024 for fender and waler works, building on $192,000 in earlier timber pile upgrades and $10,000 in slipway repairs. Further investigations and capital works are ongoing to future-proof the port precinct.
Rivers Run Estate
Residential estate proposed at 169A and 183 Princes Highway, Port Fairy. The amended proposal comprises approximately 63 residential lots with a requirement for affordable housing through a Section 173 Agreement. Moyne Shire Council adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C75moyn in January 2024 following an independent Planning Panel recommendation. The amendment has been submitted to the Victorian Minister for Planning for final approval and is awaiting the Minister's decision.
Port Fairy Coastal and Structure Plan (Amendment C69moyn)
A long-term strategic planning framework to guide sustainable growth and development in Port Fairy to 2041. The plan, implemented by Amendment C69moyn, includes provisions for residential and commercial growth, simplified overlays, and mitigation of coastal and riverine flooding and erosion risks. The amendment was approved by the Minister for Planning and came into operation on 3 October 2024.
Port Fairy Play and Skate
Delivery of a new regional skate park and district-level inclusive play space at Russell Clark Reserve in Port Fairy. The development features a multi-element skate park, three-tier slide tower, flying fox, accessible pathways, and integrated park amenities delivered by Moyne Shire Council.
East Beach Upgrades
The East Beach Upgrade project revitalised the foreshore reserve adjacent to the Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club. Delivered by Moyne Shire Council with state funding, the works included expanding green lawn areas, realigning car parking, establishing accessible shared concrete paths, and installing new picnic shelters, seating, and barbecue amenities.
1,739 residents of Port Fairy are employed, from a labour force of 1,759. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 53.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,194, about 83% 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 local labour market features a highly educated talent pool with strong representation in essential service sectors, recording an unemployment rate of only 1.1% according to statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,739, while local unemployment sat 2.5% lower than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic. However, labour force participation stood at 53.9%, trailing the Regional Vic. benchmark of 61.1%. Additionally, 21.1% of working residents reported working from home at the Census, a figure that may incorporate the effects of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction.
Accommodation & food represents a major local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows limited local presence, engaging only 2.3% of the resident workforce compared to 3.9% across Regional Vic. A comparison between the Census working population and resident counts highlights relatively few employment positions situated directly within the local boundary. During the twelve months leading to March 2026, AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data reveals a 6.3% contraction in the local labour force paired with a 6.4% reduction in employment, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. Across Regional Vic., employment dropped by 0.1%, the labour force contracted by 0.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Further context is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections. Nationally, employment is anticipated to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When mapped against the local industry distribution, these projections indicate potential employment gains of 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this illustrative extrapolation applies industry weightings without factoring in local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Port Fairy is $1,450 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $745 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,237 a year against an average of $62,155. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Port Fairy sit below national benchmarks. Median taxable earnings reached $48,237 while the average stood at $62,155, compared to Regional Vic. figures of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated income levels as of March 2026 are approximately $52,877 (median) and $68,134 (average). According to 2021 Census data, personal, family, and household incomes place modestly between the 32nd and 37th percentiles. In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly tier includes 30.9% of the local population (1,196 individuals), aligning closely with the 30.3% observed across the metropolitan region.
Housing costs remain manageable, leaving 88.2% of income retained, although disposable earnings sit at the 37th percentile and the area registers in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Fairy had 1,455 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Port Fairy at the most recent Census consisted of 90.5% separate houses and 9.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), closely mirroring Regional Vic. with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was significantly higher locally at 52.0%, while 27.6% of homes were held under a mortgage and 20.4% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, exceeding the Regional Vic. figure of $1,430, whereas median weekly rent was $300 compared to $285 regionally. Against national benchmarks, Port Fairy recorded lower mortgage payments than the Australian median of $1,863 and rents well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Fairy counted 1,455 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 30% 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 68.1% of all local households, divided between couples without children (34.7%), couples with children (24.3%), and single parent households (8.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.9%, driven predominantly by lone person households at 30.0% alongside group households at 1.7%. The typical household size averages 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.8% of adults in Port Fairy hold a university qualification, including 21.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 349 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,064 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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Tertiary attainment in Port Fairy is notably elevated, with 31.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, outpacing the 19.0% recorded in the SA4 region and 21.7% in Rest of Vic. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 35.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 13.4% holding advanced diplomas and 22.0% holding certificates. A substantial 27.5% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study.
This cohort comprises 11.1% attending primary schools, 8.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Port Fairy reaches 21 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Port Fairy includes 21 active transit stops connected across 3 designated routes, delivering 131 passenger services weekly. Transit accessibility is favorable, with an average distance of 332 meters to the closest stop. Due to its residential orientation, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 89% of journeys to work, while 8% of commuters walk. Vehicle density averages 1.4 per household, and 21.1% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census during potential COVID-19 restrictions. Transit services run at an overall frequency of 18 trips daily across the network, translating to roughly 6 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.4% of residents in Port Fairy report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Port Fairy, reflecting favorable mortality metrics and low incidence of common chronic conditions across both younger and older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is comparatively modest, covering roughly 51% of the population (~1,991 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported health issues locally, affecting 10.3% and 8.1% of residents respectively, while 65.4% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, higher than the 63.4% recorded across Regional Vic. Working-age health metrics align closely with general expectations. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 34.6% of residents (1,339 people), well above the 24.0% regional proportion, and exhibit notably robust health indicators that benchmark favorably against broader population standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Port Fairy is largely Australian-born, at 91.2% of residents, with 2.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Port Fairy track below wider benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 91.2% of residents, 91.2% born in Australia, and 97.8% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 54.3% of the community compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Regarding parental lineage, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds reported in Port Fairy are English (30.0%), Australian (29.0%), and Irish (16.9%), with Irish ancestry substantially exceeding the regional benchmark of 9.7%. Other distinct ancestral representations include Scottish at 11.2% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%), and Dutch at 1.3% (compared to 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Fairy is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 16.5% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Port Fairy is heavily concentrated among older residents, with AreaSearch's August 2026 estimates showing 34.6% aged 65 and over, compared to 24.0% in Regional Vic. Conversely, adults aged 25 - 44 represent just 19.0% of the population, trailing the wider regional share of 23.1%. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 51 years, matching the 2021 Census result, while sitting 8 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and well above the national median of 38 at that Census. The most notable shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, which declined from 25.1% to an estimated 22.2%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that no broad age cohort will see material expansion, with contractions anticipated across children, young adults, and middle-aged to young retiree groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Fairy
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,742 at the 2021 Census → 3,871 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 (SAL22105). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.