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Portarlington has an estimated 5,815 residents, up from 4,436 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,379 people, or 31.1%. Growth has averaged 6.9% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 232 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 municipal population updates analyzed by AreaSearch, combined with fresh address validations within the region since the last Census, the suburb of Portarlington has a headcount of approximately 5,815 as of May 2026. This representing a gain of 1,379 individuals (31.1%) from the 4,436 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The evaluation is drawn from a local residency figure of 5,813, which AreaSearch calculated by examining the ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside 232 validated new addresses confirmed post-census. The resulting population density stands at 233 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with ample space per resident and capacity for expansion.
The 31.1% expansion rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of the Rest of Vic. (4.3%) and the wider SA4 region, establishing the locality as a regional leader in population growth. This upward trajectory was mostly supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 95.0% of the overall population growth during recent periods. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 zone, issued in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline, are adopted by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases and adjusted via weighted aggregation of population changes from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates divided by age categories from these aggregations are applied to projections spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2 estimates, demographic trends indicate exceptional expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations across Australia, with the suburb of Portarlington projected to add 3,432 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 59.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
882 new dwellings have been approved in Portarlington over the past five years, an average of 176 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 30 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 136 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 133, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of building approvals from the ABS allocated from statistical area records shows that the suburb of Portarlington averaged approximately 176 building approvals for dwellings annually. This contributed to 882 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 122 recorded during the current FY-26. An average influx of 1.9 new residents per new dwelling during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 points to a well-balanced market alignment between supply and demand, fostering stable conditions. The average valuation of these new builds is $559,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end residential options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $10.6 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to steady business development. Adjusted per capita, development activity in the suburb of Portarlington is 126.0% higher than the rate in the Rest of Vic., providing purchasers with diverse options despite a recent slowdown in construction. This volume is also much higher than the national level, indicating high builder confidence in the area. Recent completions consist of 69.0% detached dwellings and 31.0% apartments or townhouses, with the rising share of multi-unit designs offering options at multiple price points, ranging from spacious family options to budget-friendly compact units. This represents a distinct departure from the existing housing stock, which is 91.0% houses, showing that developers are adjusting to scarcer land availability and evolving buyer lifestyle preferences. The area registers approximately 37 people for every residential approval, pointing to a growing market. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Portarlington will add 3,430 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. With current construction rates, the incoming supply of housing is well-positioned to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer options and potentially facilitating population expansion beyond current 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 23 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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Local infrastructure projects and planning changes are major contributors to regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 5 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Panorama Portarlington, the Portarlington Recreation Reserve Master Plan, Qudos Portarlington, and the 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.
2,364 residents of Portarlington are employed, from a labour force of 2,526. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 48.1%. 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 5,006, about 86% 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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Data aggregated by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Portarlington has a qualified labor force with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 6.4%, and an annual employment growth rate of 2.5%. There were 2,364 working residents as of March 2026, though unemployment sits 2.7% above the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and workforce engagement is lower, at 48.1% compared to 61.1% for Regional Vic.. Census data shows a high share of 27.3% of workers working from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a high concentration in construction, which employs residents at 1.3 times the rate seen across Regional Vic.. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 2.8% compared to the regional benchmark of 7.5%. The relationship between the census-derived local job count and the resident working population suggests a limited volume of local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader statistical area, the 12-month period recorded a 2.5% increase in employment alongside a 2.6% expansion in the labor force, which helped keep the local unemployment rate steady. By comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment decline by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide contextual details on potential employment paths for the suburb of Portarlington. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national industry trends to the local employment mix projects that local employment would grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model that does not account for localized population growth projections.
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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ATO records for the financial year 2023 at the postcode level show that taxpayers in the suburb of Portarlington had a median income of $41,328 and an average income of $56,690. These figures are below the national averages and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 in Regional Vic.. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023 generates updated estimates of approximately $45,304 for the median and $62,144 for the average as of March 2026. Census results from 2021 place local household, family, and personal incomes between the 5th and 9th national percentiles.
The largest income group comprises 29.2% of residents (1,697 people) earning between $400 - 799, contrasting with Regional Vic. where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is largest at 30.3%. Residents retain 85.7% of their income after paying for housing, which ranks in the 8th national percentile, while the local 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 time of the last Census, the housing inventory in the suburb of Portarlington consisted of 90.7% standalone houses and 9.3% multi-unit housing options, including townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic.. Home ownership in the suburb of Portarlington was high at 57.4%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 20.8% and rentals comprising 21.8% of dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,657 and weekly rent of $331 were both higher than the Regional Vic. medians of $1,430 and $285. Nationally, local mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rental costs are also below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Portarlington counted 1,912 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,506 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 make up 65.5% of local households, consisting of couples without children at 41.7%, couples with children at 15.2%, and single-parent homes at 7.3%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.5%, with lone person households representing 32.4% and group living situations accounting for 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average 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 data shows that university qualification rates in the area stand at 23.0%, which is lower than the VIC average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational skills are common, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.5% and certificates at 26.3%. A total of 22.0% of the local population is engaged in formal study. This student cohort includes 7.9% in primary school, 6.7% in high school, and 2.7% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Portarlington reaches 36 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 250 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure in the suburb of Portarlington includes 36 active stops. These stops connect to 4 distinct routes, which support a combined total of 245 passenger trips weekly. The average distance to the nearest stop is 313 meters, representing good transport access. Most working residents travel outside the area for employment, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 per household, which is lower than the regional average. A total of 27.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
The average frequency of public transport services is 35 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 6 weekly trips for each transport 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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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions by AreaSearch suggests positive health outcomes in the suburb of Portarlington, with low rates of common illnesses among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 49% of the population, representing roughly 2,867 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 13.8% and 8.6% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 55.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. The working-age population shows higher rates of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 45.8% of the local population (2,663 people), compared to 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Seniors in the area experience positive health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with the broader population.
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 the suburb of Portarlington are lower than average, with 81.6% of residents born in Australia, 89.0% holding citizenship, and 93.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 57.2% of the local population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Ancestry details show that the top three ancestral backgrounds in the suburb of Portarlington are English at 32.3%, Australian at 24.3% (which is lower than the regional average of 29.6%), and Irish at 12.0%. Other ancestry groups show distinct variations from regional averages, with Scottish overrepresented at 10.1% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Maltese at 2.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Croatian at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Portarlington is 62, older than 99% of areas nationally. 12.1% 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 in the suburb of Portarlington is 62 years, which is older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Vic., the suburb of Portarlington has a higher share of residents aged 65 - 74 (25.5%) and a lower share of residents aged 25 - 34 (5.8%). The 65 - 74 cohort is larger than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort increased from 14.5% to 15.6% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 10.4% to 8.2%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 17.9% to 16.0%.
By 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age profile, with the 65 to 74 cohort expected to grow by 739 people (50%), rising from 1,482 to 2,222.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 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 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 — 232 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,436 at the 2021 Census → 5,815 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 (SAL22109). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.