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Preston (Vic.) has an estimated 37,702 residents, up from 33,790 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,912 people, or 11.6%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 821 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 3,278 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Preston (Vic.) has a population calculated to be approximately 37,702 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 3,912 individuals (11.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 33,790 individuals. This variation is calculated from a resident population of 37,392, projected by AreaSearch after analyzing the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) and a further 821 confirmed new locations since the Census date.
Such a population size represents a density of 3,278 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of domestic settings evaluated by AreaSearch. The 11.6% expansion rate in the suburb of Preston (Vic.) since the 2021 census was greater than the state figure (9.3%) and the national benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the locality was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 83.0% of total population increases over recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch implements the Victorian State Government's Regional/LGA forecasts published in 2023, adjusted via a methodology of weighted summation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 divisions. Growth proportions across age categories from these combinations are also applied to all zones for the years 2032 to 2041. Factoring in the anticipated demographic transitions, outstanding growth within the highest 10 percent of domestic locations is forecast over the timeframe, with the suburb of Preston (Vic.) expected to expand by 18,762 individuals to 2041 using combined SA2-level forecasts, representing a total rise of 48.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,810 new dwellings have been approved in Preston (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 362 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 376 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 760, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval data mapped from statistical zones, Preston has seen a yearly mean of approximately 362 residential building approvals, representing an estimated aggregate of 1,810 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 697 approvals documented. With a calculated average of 1.1 additional inhabitants per year for every home built over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand and supply appear to be in equilibrium, yielding balanced market environments, while new properties carry an average construction cost of $441,000—slightly higher than regional benchmarks—indicating a focus on premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $217.1 million this financial year, pointing to robust local business development. Recent construction approvals consist of 9.0% detached dwellings and 91.0% semi-detached properties or apartments. This preference for higher-density housing provides affordable entry options and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the existing residential landscape (which currently stands at 56.0% detached houses), reflecting a scarcity of development parcels and meeting changing lifestyle choices and budget constraints. The area averages roughly 98 individuals per residential approval, indicating a growing market footprint. Demographic projections indicate Preston will add 18,452 residents up to 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch). Should current rates of construction persist, the supply of housing may fall short of population gains, potentially intensifying buyer rivalry and underpinning faster price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Preston (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Preston (Vic.), worth an estimated $99.1 billion. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $139.2 billion. 37 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few elements impact local performance as directly as changes to local transport, major developments, and council planning schemes. In total, 37 initiatives have been flagged by AreaSearch as having a potential local impact. Key undertakings include Preston Crossing, Preston Market Precinct Redevelopment, 18a Miller Street Development - Small Sites Pilot Program, and Preston Central Infrastructure Contributions, with the following index detailing those of greatest relevance.
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Northland Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Ongoing staged redevelopment of Northland Shopping Centre by Vicinity Centres. The completed entertainment and leisure precinct has introduced upgraded outdoor dining, family recreation spaces, landscaping and new leisure operators. Longer-term masterplanning is progressing for a mixed-use precinct incorporating commercial space and future build-to-rent residential development, subject to planning approvals.
Preston Crossing
A masterplanned urban regeneration project delivering up to 650 homes. Partnership between Homes Victoria, MAB Corporation, and HousingFirst replacing outdated social homes with new social housing and market apartments. Designed by architects Archier, Hayball, Nightingale, and Breathe Architecture with 5-star Green Star certification and a 7-star NatHERS rating. The first three stages were completed in 2024, with remaining homes under construction.
Suburban Rail Loop North
Suburban Rail Loop North (SRL North) is the second major stage of Melbourne's 90 km orbital underground metro line, extending 34 km from Box Hill to Melbourne Airport. It features seven underground stations at Doncaster, Heidelberg, Bundoora, Reservoir, Fawkner, Broadmeadows and Melbourne Airport, with Broadmeadows serving as a major regional super hub. Currently in early planning, the project is scheduled for completion between 2043 and 2053.
Preston Market Precinct Redevelopment
A major mixed-use redevelopment of the 5.1-hectare Preston Market site in Melbourne's north. Amendment C182dare to the Darebin Planning Scheme was gazetted in August 2023, introducing a Heritage Overlay, Development Plan Overlay, Activity Centre Zone and related controls. The approved framework requires substantial retention of the existing market in situ, permits buildings up to 14 storeys, and allows approximately 1,200 new dwellings alongside retail and commercial uses. Medich Corporation became the sole owner in August 2025 following its acquisition of Salta Properties' 50 per cent stake.Trader leases have been extended until January 2029 to provide stability while a new masterplan is developed. The Minister for Planning is the responsible authority for all planning permits in the precinct. No development permit has yet been lodged.
18a Miller Street Development - Small Sites Pilot Program
Medium-density housing development on surplus government land as part of Development Victoria's Small Sites Pilot Program. The 4,334 square metre site is zoned Residential Growth Zone - Schedule 1 and located 7 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. The project aims to deliver medium-density housing including townhouses and low to mid-rise apartments, with at least 10% designated as affordable housing. The development encourages innovative design solutions and modern methods of construction to accelerate housing supply in established inner Melbourne suburbs close to employment, transport and services.
High Street Preston Streetscape Upgrade
Complete road reconstruction and streetscape improvements for High Street, Preston (Bell Street to Murray Road), including new road base, upgraded kerbs and drainage, wider footpaths, safer pedestrian crossings, speed reduction to 30km/h, removal of clearways, additional street trees and landscaping, upgraded lighting, and improved accessibility and public realm. The Concept Plan was endorsed by Darebin Council on 24 November 2025. Construction is subject to securing additional State and Federal grant funding.
Preston Central Infrastructure Contributions
New infrastructure contributions system starting 2027 to fund local improvements including community facilities, parks, roads and public transport connections.
Preston Central Activity Centre Structure Plan
State Government planning controls under Amendment GC252 came into effect on 11 April 2025, implementing the Preston Central Structure Plan across the Preston (High Street) Activity Centre. The plan introduces a new Activity Centre Zone, Built Form Overlay and Housing Choice and Transport Zone, enabling at least 10,200 new homes by 2051. Development is focused around Preston Station and High Street with streamlined planning approvals, building heights generally between 4 and 10 storeys in the core, lower scale housing in surrounding catchments and new infrastructure contributions commencing from 2027.
22,364 residents of Preston (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 23,634. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 72.8%. 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. 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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Preston benefits from a highly qualified labor force, particularly in professional services, with an unemployment rate of 5.4% and an estimated 1.9% rise in employment over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch's compilation of statistical boundary data. As of March 2026, there are 22,364 working residents, representing an unemployment rate 0.6% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while participation in the workforce is standard (72.8% versus 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicate that a high proportion of 40.6% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic lockdowns must be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The locality displays a specific concentration in education & training, with its employment proportion measuring 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 7.0% of the local workforce, which is below the 9.7% recorded across Greater Melbourne. A ratio of 0.6 employed persons for every resident at the Census points to a higher-than-average availability of local jobs. Based on AreaSearch's study of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regional geographies, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 3.0% expansion of the labor force, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.0 percentage point. This differs from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the workforce expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment went up by 0.2 percentage points. Employment projections for the country from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia can give additional context regarding future demand trends in Preston. These forecasts, which span five-year and ten-year horizons, have been matched with the local workforce composition to project potential growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies considerably across different industry groups. Applying these sectoral forecasts to Preston's employment breakdown projects that local employment will rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Preston (Vic.) is $1,844 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $872 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,063 a year against an average of $70,526. 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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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics published for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Preston registered a median taxpayer income of $57,063 and an average of $70,526. These figures compare to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne, representing a level above the national average. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $62,552 (median) and $77,311 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual earnings in Preston sit around the 58th percentile nationally.
Distribution metrics reveal the largest bracket comprises 33.2% of residents (12,517 individuals) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the wider metropolitan region where this group accounts for 32.8%. High housing outlays absorb 16.5% of earnings, yet healthy income levels preserve disposable earnings at the 56th percentile, and the area's SEIFA ranking for income places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Preston (Vic.) had 13,645 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 56% detached houses and 18% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $392 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. 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 residential landscape of Preston, as measured at the most recent Census, was composed of 55.7% detached houses and 44.2% other housing formats (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to metropolitan Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% detached houses and 32.1% other housing types. At the same time, owner-occupancy rates in Preston stood slightly below the Melbourne metropolitan level at 27.9%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (30.9%) or occupied by tenants (41.1%). The median monthly home loan payment in the locality matched the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was $392, compared to $2,000 and $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
On a national level, home loan costs in Preston exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Preston (Vic.) counted 13,645 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 15,225 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 30% 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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Family units constitute the majority of households at 62.0%, which is broken down into 26.5% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent households. Non-family arrangements make up the remaining 38.0%, with single-person households representing 29.7% and group housing making up 8.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.4 individuals is below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.1% of adults in Preston (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 27.4% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 13.0% hold a vocational qualification. 16 schools serve the area, with 5,648 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,085 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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The level of education in Preston is considerably higher than the wider regional averages, with 43.1% of inhabitants aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.8% within the SA4 region. This notable education premium aligns the locality well with knowledge-focused employment sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational education accounts for 23.4% of qualifications for individuals aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (13.0%). School and university enrollment rates are particularly strong, with 28.2% of the population presently undertaking formal studies.
This group is composed of 8.0% in higher education, 7.6% attending primary schools, and 5.8% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Preston (Vic.) reaches 211 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 16,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 the local network reveals 211 public transport stops in Preston, consisting of tram and bus links. These stops are served by 24 distinct routes, which combine to support 16,112 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 163 meters from their nearest transit point. Being a predominantly residential area, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb to work, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 70%, followed by 10% utilizing trains and 4% commuting by bicycle. Average household car ownership stands at 0.9 vehicles, which is below the metropolitan standard.
A high proportion of 40.6% of residents performed their jobs from home (as recorded at the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related restrictions). Service frequency averages 2,301 runs per day across the network, which translates to roughly 76 weekly services for each transit stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest transit points relative to the geographical center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
69.8% of residents in Preston (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Preston's health indicators align closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the frequency of long-term medical conditions, with typical health issues being marginally more common across both younger and older cohorts, and private health coverage registering at a relatively high level of approximately 55% of the total population (~20,622 individuals). The most prevalent health issues recorded locally were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.5% and 7.9% of inhabitants, respectively, whereas 69.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% throughout Greater Melbourne.
Health profiles for working-age residents are generally unexceptional. Inhabitants aged 65 and older make up 13.8% of the local population (5,202 individuals), which is below the 15.0% proportion observed across Greater Melbourne, with national health standings generally matching the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.7% of Preston (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 35.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.0%) and Australian (16.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Preston exhibits a high level of multicultural representation, with 33.7% of residents born outside Australia and 35.3% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 38.7% of the local population. However, the most distinct deviation from regional patterns is in Islam, which represents 5.2% of the local population, compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family heritage (parents' birthplaces), the three largest ancestral cohorts in Preston are English, making up 18.0% of the population, Australian, making up 16.1% of the population, and Other, making up 11.2% of the population.
There are also marked variations in the density of other ancestral groups: Greek heritage is significantly overrepresented at 6.7% of Preston (compared to 2.7% across the region), Macedonian at 2.1% (compared to 0.7%), and Italian at 9.5% (compared to 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Preston (Vic.) is 37. 31.0% 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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Preston's median age of 37 matches the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is close to the national figure of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 19.9% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 5 - 14 demographic is less common at 8.8%. This concentration of 25 - 34 year olds is well above the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 17.6% to 18.6% of the population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.0% to 13.1%.
Looking forward to 2041, population projections indicate notable changes in the age structure of the suburb of Preston (Vic.). Leading these changes, the 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 68% (3,336 individuals), expanding to 8,275 from 4,938.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Preston (Vic.)
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 21 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 — 821 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (33,790 at the 2021 Census → 37,702 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 (SAL22121). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.