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Portarlington has an estimated 5,818 residents, up from 4,436 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,382 people, or 31.2%. Growth has averaged 6.9% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 240 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 95.0% of that increase. That puts 233 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified following the Census, the suburb of Portarlington has an estimated population of approximately 5,818 as of Aug 2026. This marks an addition of 1,382 people (31.2%) compared to the 4,436 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced from an estimated resident base of 5,812 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 240 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density of 233 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample room per person and capacity for upcoming expansion.
Outpacing both the Rest of Vic. (4.4%) and the wider SA4 region, the suburb of Portarlington's 31.2% expansion established it as a primary regional growth hub. Inflow from interstate migrants served as the main catalyst, generating roughly 95.0% of the net population increases during recent periods. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch draw from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia figures benchmarked to 2022. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset are integrated via weighted population growth aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. These aggregated age-specific growth trajectories are likewise utilized across all districts between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Portarlington is positioned within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan growth areas, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an increase of 3,505 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 60.1% surge across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
927 new dwellings have been approved in Portarlington over the past five years, an average of 185 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 32 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 125 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 127, 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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In terms of residential construction, ABS building approval data evaluated by AreaSearch across statistical divisions indicates that Portarlington has maintained an annual rate of roughly 185 dwelling approvals, amounting to an estimated 927 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 127 approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 2.3 new residents per year per approved dwelling, signaling sustained buyer demand supportive of property values. The average expected construction cost for new homes stands at $528,000, moderately higher than the regional benchmark and pointing toward premium building activity.
Commercial planning also shows steady investment, with $10.6 million in non-residential building approvals authorized across the current financial year. Per-capita building volume in Portarlington exceeds the Rest of Vic. by 104.0%, providing expanded options for prospective purchasers despite a moderating pace of construction in recent years. This level stands well above the national norm, underscoring strong developer confidence. New residential planning approvals comprise 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% attached dwellings, maintaining low-density neighborhood character while providing standalone homes for buyers seeking larger lot sizes. The market reflects continued expansion, registering roughly 52 people per dwelling approval. Longer-term projections indicate that Portarlington will accommodate 3,499 additional residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Current rates of residential development are poised to comfortably absorb this anticipated growth, sustaining favorable conditions for incoming buyers and potentially facilitating expansion exceeding existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Portarlington
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Portarlington, worth an estimated $269 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.5 billion. 25 are already under construction and 24 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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Major infrastructure developments and planning ventures play a decisive role in shaping community growth and economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant local initiatives anticipated to guide the area's development. Notable projects underway or planned include Panorama Portarlington, Portarlington Recreation Reserve Master Plan, Qudos Portarlington, and Vista Portarlington Residences.
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Portarlington Recreation Reserve Master Plan
Long-term master plan guiding the staged upgrade of the Portarlington Recreation Reserve. Recent works include a refurbished pavilion, upgraded cricket training facility, improved oval, parking and storage facilities funded through Victorian and Australian Government grants. The reserve continues to receive staged investment to improve accessibility, gender-inclusive sporting facilities and community recreation infrastructure, with a proposed Stage 2 pavilion upgrade remaining a future funding priority.
Panorama Portarlington
A masterplanned coastal community by Olive Tree Developments featuring approximately 350 home sites across multiple stages on the Bellarine Peninsula. Set in a natural amphitheatre above Portarlington, the estate delivers expansive views across Port Phillip Bay, the You Yangs, and the Melbourne skyline. The development includes two parks, wetlands, and walking tracks. All three initial stages (The Grove, Aspect Rise, and Viewhaven) are now titled and landscaped, with homes under construction and first residents moving in.A Stage 4 release is planned subject to council approval. Show homes are open at the Batman Road Sales Studio. This is among the last subdivisions anticipated in Portarlington under the Bellarine Peninsula Statement of Planning Policy.
Qudos Portarlington
A luxury mixed-use waterfront development featuring 59 apartments across 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations including penthouses, plus 7 street-level retail spaces and wellness center. The four to five-storey development by SPL Architects offers resort-style amenities including heated indoor pool, sauna, gym, private cinema, and landscaped gardens with north-facing bay views in Portarlington's town center.
Vista Portarlington Residences
A collection of 11 curated two-storey townhouses overlooking Port Phillip Bay, designed by Cactus Architects and constructed by Deltex Constructions. Each residence features 3 spacious bedrooms with contemporary design and modern comfort, offering direct access to stunning local beaches and the spectacular landscapes of the Bellarine Peninsula. Construction commenced in 2024 with launch expected in early 2025.
Portarlington Pier Upgrade
Major upgrade to Portarlington Pier completed in 2022, featuring a 120-meter covered walkway with original artwork by 105 Wadawurrung artists celebrating Country through stories of place, water and journey. The $10 million project delivered a new strengthened pier head enabling vehicle access for the aquaculture industry and emergency response, an accessible low landing for improved water access, and a 125-meter rock groyne to protect the ferry berth and reduce erosion. The upgrade supports the Port Phillip Ferries service connecting Portarlington to Melbourne Docklands and serves commercial fishing operations and recreational users.
Lifestyle St Leonards - The Shores
An over-50s luxury retirement community featuring 158 low-maintenance homes and a multi-million dollar clubhouse. The development follows a land-lease model with no stamp duty or council rates. The state-of-the-art clubhouse, which officially launched in October 2025 with Shaynna Blaze, includes a 25-metre heated indoor/outdoor pool, gym, Pilates studio, and cinema. As of early 2026, the community is in active construction with multiple display homes open and several residential stages completed and occupied.
Qudos Apartments and Retail
A three-level mixed-use development at 1-2 Bluff Road, St Leonards, comprising 15 apartments and five retail spaces on the ground floor. The project was completed in late 2023.
Bluff Road Telecommunications Tower
Construction is underway on a new telecommunications tower on Bluff Road in St Leonards, Victoria, delivering long-awaited mobile coverage improvements for the coastal community. The project is a Commonwealth co-investment under the Mobile Black Spot Program's Improving Mobile Coverage Round, with Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker securing $600,000 in funding ahead of the 2022 election. The tower is being built by digital infrastructure company Indara, with both Telstra and Optus committed to installing equipment on the new structure.The City of Greater Geelong approved the development after a community consultation process that drew almost 400 letters of support from local residents. Construction was reported as ready to commence in April 2025 and was expected to take about two months, after which the telcos would install their network equipment.
2,253 residents of Portarlington are employed, from a labour force of 2,408. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 45.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,068, about 87% 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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Portarlington boasts a well-equipped labor force, with key service industries strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 6.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch’s compilation of statistical area information. As of March 2026, 2,253 residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate stands at 3.7%, which is 2.8 percentage points higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and workforce participation falls considerably behind the regional benchmark of 61.1%, with only 45.8% of the population actively participating. Census data indicates that a substantial 27.3% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
Resident employment centers predominantly on health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction represents a distinct area of local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.3 times the wider regional baseline. By comparison, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.8% of the local workforce, trailing the Regional Vic. mark of 7.5%. Comparing local resident counts to the operational Census workplace count suggests that on-site employment opportunities within the immediate boundaries remain limited. SALM and ABS records aggregated across broader statistical districts by AreaSearch indicate that over the year to March 2026, Portarlington experienced a 1.6% rise in employment alongside a 1.6% increase in the labour force, keeping overall unemployment stable. In contrast, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% dip in employment, a 0.3% drop in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. Over five-year and ten-year horizons, Australian employment overall is projected to increase by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, with substantial variation across industries. When mapped against Portarlington's occupational profile, these sectoral trends indicate a potential local employment increase of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that does not incorporate localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Portarlington is $1,064 a week (about $55,000 a year), with median personal income at $575 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,328 a year against an average of $56,690. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode-level ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the suburb of Portarlington below the Australian standard, recording a median of $41,328 and an average of $56,690, compared to the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $45,304 for median income and $62,144 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 ranks personal, family, and household earnings in Portarlington between the 5th and 9th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant earning bracket comprises 29.2% of residents (1,698 residents) receiving $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with metropolitan areas where 30.3% earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 tier. Residual income following housing costs stands at 85.7%, placing the area in the 8th percentile nationally, while its overall SEIFA income score falls into the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Portarlington had 1,912 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 57% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $331 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,657 a month. Rent absorbs 31.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the residential fabric of Portarlington was composed of 90.7% houses and 9.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), mirroring the Regional Vic. distribution of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 57.4%, significantly exceeding Regional Vic. levels, while remaining occupied private dwellings were divided between mortgaged (20.8%) and rented (21.8%) tenures. The local median monthly mortgage payment of $1,657 and weekly median rent of $331 both surpassed the Regional Vic. benchmarks of $1,430 and $285 respectively. Relative to Australian averages, Portarlington remains more affordable, sitting well below the national median monthly mortgage commitment of $1,863 and weekly rental rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Portarlington counted 1,912 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,508 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 42% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 65.5% of local households, consisting of 41.7% couples without children, 15.2% couples with children, and 7.3% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the other 34.5%, with lone person households representing 32.4% and shared group accommodation accounting for 2.3%. The median household size stands at 2.0 people, which is below the Regional Vic. baseline of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in Portarlington hold a university qualification, including 13.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 176 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,002 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment metrics indicate that 23.0% of Portarlington residents hold a tertiary degree, which sits below the wider VIC benchmark of 33.4%. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 13.8%, alongside 5.7% with postgraduate degrees and 3.5% holding graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, divided between certificate programs (26.3%) and advanced diplomas (13.5%). Active participation in study engages 22.0% of the local population. Within this student cohort, 7.9% attend primary schools, 6.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.7% are engaged in higher educational studies.
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Public transport in Portarlington reaches 36 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 520 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Portarlington contains 36 operational public transit stops distributed across the suburb, connecting 4 separate transit routes that together deliver 523 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is solid, with local residents situated an average of 313 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuting patterns reflect the town's residential profile, with outbound trips primarily conducted by private car at 93%. Motor vehicle access averages 1.3 per household, trailing the regional standard, while 27.3% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic disruptions. Transit schedules across the entire network generate an average of 74 trips daily, translating to roughly 14 weekly services at each individual stop.
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55.7% of residents in Portarlington report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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 analyzed by AreaSearch, encompassing mortality statistics and the incidence of chronic conditions, highlight above-average wellness across both youth and elderly demographics in Portarlington. Private health insurance adoption is comparatively modest, covering roughly 49% of the population (~2,868 people) against the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most widely diagnosed ailments locally, affecting 13.8% and 8.6% of residents respectively, while 55.7% of the community reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% throughout Regional Vic.. Chronic condition rates are comparatively elevated among the working-age population.
The suburb features a senior demographic of 46.9% aged 65 and over (2,728 people), exceeding the 24.0% regional level, though overall health outcomes for seniors remain above average and consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Portarlington is largely Australian-born, at 81.6% of residents, with 6.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.3%) and Australian (24.3%). 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 Portarlington are lower than broader averages, with Australian-born residents making up 81.6% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 89.0%, and 93.3% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 57.2%, surpassing the 47.3% recorded for Regional Vic.. Assessing maternal and paternal birthplaces, English ancestry ranks highest in Portarlington at 32.3%, followed by Australian heritage at 24.3% (below the regional share of 29.6%) and Irish background at 12.0%. Other distinct ancestral representations include Scottish at 10.1% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Maltese at 2.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Croatian at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Portarlington is 62, older than 99% of areas nationally. 11.8% 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 demographic profile of Portarlington leans heavily toward mature age groups, with retirees and seniors (65+) comprising 46.9% of the population according to updates to August 2026, compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic., while younger cohorts aged 0 - 24 represent 16.3% against a regional benchmark of 28.5%. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 62, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 19 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and above the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the middle-aged and mature adult bracket (45 - 64) contracted from 28.3% to an estimated 23.8%.
Retiree and elderly groups are forecast to deliver the largest numerical expansion by 2041, increasing by 1,521 (56%) to 4,250 residents, while the 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to see the highest proportional growth, expanding by 89% to 1,415 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Portarlington
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 240 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,436 at the 2021 Census → 5,818 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 (SAL22109). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.