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Port Fairy has an estimated 3,881 residents, up from 3,742 at the 2021 Census — a change of 139 people, or 3.7%. 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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Port Fairy has an estimated population of 3,881 as of May 2026, a figure calculated using ABS population releases for the wider region and address updates verified by AreaSearch post-Census. Comparing this to the 2021 Census count of 3,742 residents, the population grew by 139 individuals, representing a 3.7% increase. This calculation builds on an AreaSearch estimated resident population of 3,870 derived from the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside an extra 26 validated new addresses since the Census. With these figures, the suburb of Port Fairy has a density of 34 persons per square kilometer, indicating residents enjoy significant space.
The 3.7% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region's expansion of 0.4% and also led the SA3 area, positioning the suburb of Port Fairy as a regional growth frontrunner. The demographic increase was heavily supported by international migration, which accounted for roughly 48.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though natural increase and interstate moves also recorded positive contributions. For future planning, projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 region. In instances where these are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 Victoria State Government projections for LGA and regional areas, using weighted aggregation to adjust them to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics across different age cohorts from these models are extended to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Based on this approach, the total population is expected to shrink in the coming years, contracting by 1,036 persons by 2041. Even with this overall reduction, gains are anticipated in specific cohorts, particularly residents aged 85 and over, whose numbers are projected to rise by 40 people. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Port Fairy over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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 by AreaSearch of ABS building approvals assigned from statistical area statistics shows that Port Fairy averages approximately 10 residential approvals annually, amounting to roughly 50 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 15 approvals have been registered so far. With an average of 4.2 new residents added for every completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of new construction, a trend that typically drives prices upward and intensifies buyer competition. The average value of these approved dwellings stands at $614,000, indicating that builders are targeting the higher-end market with premium homes.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $2.7 million during this financial year, emphasizing that the locality remains predominantly residential. Compared against the Rest of Vic., residential building activity in Port Fairy is notably quiet, tracking 59.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This restricted pace of construction typically supports demand and property values for existing residences. This volume also trails the national average, pointing to a mature market and potential planning barriers. Additionally, recent residential construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood and appealing to buyers seeking space. An average of 482 people per approved dwelling highlights the calm, low-volume development landscape. Faced with projections of a steady or contracting population, Port Fairy might experience reduced pressure on its housing market, which could create advantageous purchasing opportunities for 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 $58 million. A further 36 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.01 billion. 14 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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, major works, and planning updates are primary drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Quality Water for Wannon Program (Port Fairy component), the Port Fairy East Beach Landfill Coastal Adaptation Plan, the Port of Port Fairy Master Plan Implementation, and East Beach Upgrades, with details on the most significant works provided below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
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.
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.
East Beach Upgrades
This project aims to build on existing interest in the Port Fairy area and increase visitation by upgrading the East Beach area with expanded grassed areas, realigned car parking, BBQs and shelters, new park furniture, and accessible footpaths.
Port Fairy Play and Skate
A new skate park, district-level play space, and supporting site provisions in Port Fairy's Russell Clark Reserve, including a three-tier slide tower and a 40m inclusive double flying fox.
Gipps Street Bridge Replacement
Replacement of the aging Gipps Street Bridge in Port Fairy to ensure the safety of the community.
1,749 residents of Port Fairy are employed, from a labour force of 1,768. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 54.3%. 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 3,200, about 82% 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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Port Fairy features a highly educated labor force, strong representation in essential service industries, and an unemployment rate of only 1.1%, compiled from statistical area datasets by AreaSearch. In March 2026, the employed resident count reached 1,749, while the local unemployment rate sat 2.6% below the 3.7% registered across Regional Vic. However, labor force participation is low at 54.3%, compared to 61.1% for the broader Regional Vic. region. Census responses show a moderate 21.1% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction. The community displays a distinct concentration in accommodation & food services, with its employment share reaching 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents a minor share of local work at 2.3%, compared to 3.9% across the region. A comparison between the Census working population and resident population suggests local job opportunities within the immediate area are relatively limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the size of the local labor force contracted by 6.0% over the 12 months leading to March 2026, alongside a 6.0% reduction in employed residents, while unemployment figures experienced no meaningful change. In comparison, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% drop in the overall labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. National employment trends published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in Port Fairy. These forecasts, looking out five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to project potential shifts. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary widely. Mapping these national projections onto the local industrial mix indicates employment could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, using a direct weighting methodology for illustration without local population projection adjustments.
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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Based on AreaSearch calculations of postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Port Fairy recorded a median income of $48,237 and an average income of $62,155. These figures are below the national average and compare to Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 for the median and $62,728 for the average. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $52,877 and an average of $68,134 as of March 2026. According to Census records, household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 32nd and 37th percentiles.
The dominant income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 30.9% of residents (1,199 people), aligning closely with the metropolitan trend of 30.3% in this bracket. Residents retain 88.2% of their income after housing costs, showing manageable expenses, though disposable income is relatively low at the 37th percentile and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile.
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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Residential structures in Port Fairy at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.5% standalone houses and 9.5% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other options across Regional Vic. Home ownership rates are high, with 52.0% of properties owned outright, while the remaining homes are held under a mortgage (27.6%) or rented (20.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $300, both exceeding the Regional Vic. benchmarks of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, Port Fairy mortgage costs are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent payments are significantly lower than 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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Families make up the majority of households at 68.1%, consisting of couples without children at 34.7%, couples with children at 24.3%, and single-parent households at 8.2%. The remaining 31.9% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 30.0% alongside group households at 1.7%. The local median household size is 2.3 people, slightly below the Regional Vic. average 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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Attainment of higher education in Port Fairy is notably strong, with 31.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding university degrees, compared to 19.0% in the SA4 region and 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. This education profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based roles. Undergraduate degrees are held by 21.8% of this group, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 35.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 22.0%.
Enrollment rates in formal education are high, with 27.5% of residents currently studying. This student population includes 11.1% attending primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 2.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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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Analysis of transit options indicates 21 active public transport stops operate within Port Fairy, serviced by 3 distinct routes that provide 130 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 332 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential focus of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 89%, followed by walking at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per household. Approximately 21.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Across all transit routes, services run at an average of 18 trips daily, which translates to roughly 6 weekly passenger trips per 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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Assessment of health indicators in Port Fairy shows positive outcomes, based on mortality and chronic illness data evaluated by AreaSearch. Both younger and older demographics exhibit low rates of common chronic illnesses. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 51% of residents, representing around 1,996 people. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 10.3% and 8.1% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 65.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 63.4% average across Regional Vic. Health profiles among working-age individuals are in line with general patterns.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 33.9% of the local population (1,315 people), compared to 23.9% in Regional Vic. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national indicators matching overall community performance.
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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The local population displays limited cultural diversity, with citizens making up 91.2% of residents, 91.2% born in Australia, and 97.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 54.3% of the community, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in the area are English at 30.0%, Australian at 29.0%, and Irish at 16.9%, with Irish ancestry being notably higher than the regional average of 9.7%. Some other backgrounds also show distinct proportions: Scottish makes up 11.2% of the local population compared to 8.8% regionally, Welsh accounts for 0.6% compared to 0.4%, and Dutch represents 1.3% compared to 1.7% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Fairy is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 16.8% 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 51 years in Port Fairy is significantly older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented locally at 17.7% compared to regional levels, while the 25 - 34 bracket is lower at 8.2%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is also well above the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 9.7% to 11.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 7.3% to 8.6%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.2% to 9.3%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.9% to 12.3%. Projections to 2041 point to significant changes in local age groups. The 85 and over cohort is expected to increase by 22% (or 38 individuals), rising from 178 to 217. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for the entirety of projected demographic growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are projected to contract.
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 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,742 at the 2021 Census → 3,881 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 (SAL22105). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.