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Port Melbourne has an estimated 18,327 residents, up from 17,633 at the 2021 Census — a change of 694 people, or 3.9%. 379 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,895 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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Following assessment of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Port Melbourne has a projected population of approximately 18,327 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 694 people (3.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 17,633 people. The adjustment is calculated from the resident population of 18,327, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) plus 379 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size results in a density ratio of 1,895 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains, representing roughly 79.0% of the overall increase in recent times. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch utilizes the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates across age categories from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, a major population rise in the top quartile of statistical areas nationally is projected, with the suburb of Port Melbourne expected to grow by 5,981 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level projections, which is a rise of 32.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,540 new dwellings have been approved in Port Melbourne over the past five years, an average of 308 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 368 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 76, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, the suburb of Port Melbourne has averaged approximately 308 new home approvals annually, cumulative to an estimated 1,540 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 70 approvals have been documented. Because the population has decreased over the recent period, housing supply has kept pace with demand, resulting in a balanced market offering favorable buyer options, with new homes built at an average value of $670,000, showing that developers are focusing on higher-end properties in the premium market.
Furthermore, $18.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, pointing to consistent commercial investment activity. New residential construction activity consists of 1.0% detached houses and 99.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density housing provides more affordable options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 33 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Port Melbourne exhibits attributes of a low density area. Demographic forecasts suggest the suburb of Port Melbourne will add 5,905 residents through to 2041 (utilizing the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current building volumes, residential supply is expected to meet demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating growth above current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Port Melbourne
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 35 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Melbourne, worth an estimated $13.6 billion. A further 165 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $119.7 billion. 72 are already under construction and 59 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 67 projects expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct, Barak Beacon Port Melbourne, Local South Melbourne, and The Canopy on Normanby, with the subsequent list outlining the most significant projects.
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Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct
Australia's largest urban renewal catalyst, transforming the 32-hectare former General Motors Holden site in Port Melbourne into a globally competitive hub for advanced manufacturing, engineering and design. Stage 1 early works were completed in 2024, with main works now underway delivered by Winslow Infrastructure, comprising a new east-west road link between Salmon Street and Todd Road, a public park, and smart infrastructure including 5G-capable poles and EV charging. Anchored by the University of Melbourne's new School of Engineering and Design campus and NEXTDC's M4 digital campus at 127 Todd Road, the precinct is projected to support up to 30,000 STEM jobs by 2051.
Defence Science Technology Group Redevelopment
The $209 million redevelopment of the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) facility at Fishermans Bend modernizes essential research infrastructure. The project includes the construction of a new consolidated office building, the upgrade of specialized research laboratories, and the implementation of enhanced physical security and access control measures to support a workforce of over 1,000 personnel.
Barak Beacon Port Melbourne
The Barak Beacon redevelopment replaces 89 former social homes with 408 modern, energy-efficient dwellings. The project delivers a mix of social, affordable, market rental, and specialist disability accommodation (SDA), resulting in a 46% uplift in social housing. Designed to achieve a 7-star NatHERS average rating, the precinct includes a new civic park, community gardens, a children's playspace, a multipurpose community room, and space for a social enterprise cafe.
Newport Level Crossing Removal - Maddox Road and Champion Road
Level Crossing Removal Project removing the Maddox Road and Champion Road level crossings by constructing new rail bridges over Maddox Road, permanently closing Champion Road at the rail line, extending Akuna Drive to create a new road connection, and delivering a new pedestrian and cycling bridge. Passenger rail bridges are complete, the final freight rail bridge is under construction, and the project remains on track for completion in late 2026.
Melbourne Port Container Terminal Capacity and Land Transport Access Enhancement
The Port Capacity Enhancement Program (PCEP) focuses on developing a new container terminal at Webb Dock North to address projected capacity constraints by 2030. The initiative includes relocating existing Tasmanian trade terminals to provide two new container berths capable of handling vessels up to 14,000 TEU. The project also integrates landside transport improvements, such as on-port rail connections and road access upgrades, to alleviate congestion and enhance the efficiency of Victoria's freight supply chain.
Johnston Street Apartments
A significant residential development project aimed at providing 180 affordable and social housing units. The project features sustainable design elements including high-performance glazing, solar arrays, and extensive communal green spaces. It is designed to meet high environmental standards while addressing the critical need for social housing in the Port Melbourne precinct.
University of Melbourne Fishermans Bend Campus
The University of Melbourne owns a 7.2 hectare Fishermans Bend site for a proposed engineering, advanced manufacturing and design campus within the Victorian Government's Innovation Precinct. The campus was planned to include industrial scale education, research, fabrication, testing and prototyping facilities, but in September 2025 the University paused work on the campus and said the project will be reassessed as part of its next 10 year strategy from 2030.
Newport Structure Plan Implementation (Amendment C133hbay)
Implementation of the Newport Structure Plan through Planning Scheme Amendment C133hbay, introducing new local policy, zones, overlays, and heritage protections across the Newport Neighbourhood Activity Centre. The amendment introduces new residential zones (RGZ, GRZ3, NRZ3, NRZ5), Design and Development Overlays (DDO6, DDO7, DDO12, DDO18), updated Heritage Overlays protecting an additional 156 properties, and a new Mason Street Ecclesiastical and Residential Heritage Precinct (HO322). The Minister for Planning approved the amendment, with notice published in the Victorian Government Gazette on 11 February 2026, bringing the changes into effect.
10,805 residents of Port Melbourne are employed, from a labour force of 11,301. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 70.3%. 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 28,389, about 155% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 Port Melbourne has a highly qualified labor force, with strong representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and an estimated 1.6% increase in employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 10,805 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.4% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while labor force participation matches Greater Melbourne at 70.2%. Census data indicates that a high 50.7% of residents worked from home, although this should be viewed in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The locality displays a clear specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a minor footprint, accounting for 10.3% of local employment compared to 14.2% regionally. With 1.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as an employment hub, supplying more jobs than resident workers and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 1.6% and the labor force expanded by 1.6%, while unemployment remained virtually unchanged. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in the suburb of Port Melbourne. These forecasts, covering five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth paths. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in the suburb of Port Melbourne should rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Port Melbourne is $2,372 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,366 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,353 a year against an average of $112,559. The average runs 49% 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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Based on AreaSearch's aggregation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Port Melbourne recorded a median taxpayer income of $75,353 and an average income of $112,559. These figures rank in the top percentile nationally, comparing to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $82,602 (median) and $123,387 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes are elevated in the suburb of Port Melbourne, placing between the 86th and 96th percentiles nationally.
The statistics reveal that the $4000+ weekly income category contains 29.1% of the population (5,333 individuals), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest in the broader region at 32.8%. The high percentage of top earners (41.5% earning over $3,000/week) demonstrates strong purchasing power in the community. Elevated housing expenses account for 17.2% of income, yet high earnings keep disposable income at the 83rd percentile, and the local SEIFA income index ranks in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Melbourne had 7,830 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 50% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $540 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. 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 mix of housing in the suburb of Port Melbourne, as recorded at the latest Census, consisted of 6.0% detached houses and 94.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative housing types), compared to metropolitan Melbourne where houses comprised 67.9% and other dwellings made up 32.1%. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Port Melbourne was lower than the metropolitan average at 26.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (29.1%) or renters (44.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average at $2,500, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $540, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in the suburb of Port Melbourne are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Melbourne counted 7,830 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 58.6%, consisting of couples with children at 20.9%, couples without children at 28.3%, and single parents at 8.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.4%, with single-person households at 37.4% and group households at 4.0%. The median household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.2% of adults in Port Melbourne hold a university qualification, including 31.9% with a bachelor degree and 13.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 12.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,153 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,109 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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Levels of education in the suburb of Port Melbourne are high compared to wider averages, with 50.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This educational pattern positions the community well for professional services opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (13.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational qualifications are held by 23.8% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (12.0%). Participation in study is high, with 26.0% of the local population currently enrolled in education.
Within this group, 7.9% are in primary school, 6.1% are in secondary school, and 6.0% are attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Port Melbourne reaches 98 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 7,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 public transport options shows 98 active stops operating in the suburb of Port Melbourne, containing a combination of light rail and bus services. These stops support 10 separate routes, which combine to deliver 7,788 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 138 meters from their nearest stop. As a mostly residential suburb, the majority of workers commute outward, with cars remaining the primary travel mode at 71%, followed by walking at 9% and cycling at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.8 cars per home, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high 50.7% of residents work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 restrictions). Daily services average 1,112 trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 79 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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74.0% of residents in Port Melbourne report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 indicators show very positive results across the suburb of Port Melbourne, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends showing low rates of common illnesses across all age cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 71% of the population (13,023 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most frequent health conditions recorded in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.5 and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 74.0% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.2% of the local population (3,335 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.0%. Health indicators among older residents are positive, with national comparisons generally matching the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.0% of Port Melbourne residents were born overseas and 21.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.7%) and Australian (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Port Melbourne exhibits higher cultural diversity than most locations, with 21.9% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 32.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 45.4% of the population. The most prominent overrepresentation relative to regional norms is in Judaism, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Port Melbourne are English (24.7%), Australian (18.0%), and Other (10.6%). There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Greek ancestry overrepresented at 5.0% of the population (compared to 2.7% regionally), French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Russian at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Melbourne is 43. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 22.6% 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 43 in the suburb of Port Melbourne is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The population distribution shows that the 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented (16.1%), whereas the 15 - 24 cohort is smaller (8.9%) than in Greater Melbourne. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 5.2% to 6.7% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group increased from 12.7% to 14.1%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket fell from 15.4% to 13.7%.
Projections to 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to increase by 1,643 people (56%) from 2,950 to 4,594, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to rise by a modest 6% (42 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Melbourne
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 35 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 — 379 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,633 at the 2021 Census → 18,327 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 (SAL22107). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.