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Princes Hill has an estimated 2,158 residents, up from 2,005 at the 2021 Census — a change of 153 people, or 7.6%. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 5,019 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Princes Hill has an estimated population of roughly 2,158 residents, according to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS regional demographic releases and post-Census verified addresses. When compared against the 2021 Census tally of 2,005 people, this indicates an expansion of 153 people (7.6%). This upward revision stems from the 2,158 resident count determined by AreaSearch after assessing the ABS June 2025 ERP figures alongside 2 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. The suburb of Princes Hill features a density of 5,018 persons per square kilometer, ranking among the upper 10% across nationwide locations tracked by AreaSearch and highlighting intense demand for local real estate.
The 7.6% rate of local population growth since the Census trails the broader state mark (9.5%) by 1.9 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying demographic dynamics. Net overseas migration served as the core growth engine, generating around 87.0% of the overall population additions in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia demographic projections for SA2 regions, issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. Where local data points are absent, VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections published in 2023 are applied via a weighted aggregation approach translating LGA expansion rates down to SA2 zones. These cohort-specific expansion metrics are subsequently applied across all geographic areas covering 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic forecasts position the suburb of Princes Hill within the top quartile nationwide, anticipating an influx of 485 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which translates to a cumulative expansion of 22.5% across the 16 years.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicates that residential development in Princes Hill has averaged approximately 1 new homes annually, totaling an estimated 8 homes approved throughout the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), with 1 approved to date in FY-25. Because local headcount contracted during the prior timeframe, this incoming volume has presumably aligned with buyer requirements while offering sufficient purchasing options. Approved residences carry an average construction value of $1,276,000, underscoring a strong builder focus on high-end, premium housing products. Residential building volumes in Princes Hill remain significantly subdued relative to Greater Melbourne, sitting 93.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark.
Even though construction activity has accelerated over recent periods, such tight construction pipelines typically underpin pricing and heighten interest across established properties. Development rates also track below national averages, reflecting established urban density and potential planning limitations. Furthermore, new additions have consisted entirely of apartments and townhouses, offering lower-cost entry points well suited to first-time purchasers, investors, and downsizers. A ratio of around 718 people per dwelling approval demonstrates a highly developed and established residential sector. According to forward-looking demographic figures, Princes Hill is projected to expand by 485 residents up to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. Should building rates stay at these current levels, residential construction could lag behind resident growth, which might intensify competition across prospective purchasers and place upward pressure on asset values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Princes Hill
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 160 current infrastructure and development projects close to Princes Hill, worth an estimated $63.8 billion. 45 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 updates, planning programs, and major civil works exert a fundamental influence on property markets. AreaSearch has identified no major projects with a direct localized footprint in the immediate area. Notable surrounding developments of interest include the Brunswick and Parkville Level Crossing Removals, the M205 Carlton Water Main Renewal, Parkville Quarter, and Bellini Fitzroy North.
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Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment
The Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment is a mixed-use project in Fitzroy North that received VCAT approval in May 2021. The plan involves the demolition of the existing 1960s supermarket to make way for a new two-level 5,473sqm supermarket, 66 apartments, townhouses, and a cafe. The project includes the restoration of heritage facades on Scotchmer and Best Streets. As of April 2026, the project is under review by the developer following Yarra City Council's September 2025 decision to reject the sale of a critical laneway required for the full scope of the approved design.
Brunswick Early Years Hub
Construction of a multi-storey integrated early years hub providing kindergarten rooms, long day care spaces, maternal and child health consulting suites, and multi-purpose community facilities. Developed by Merri-bek City Council in partnership with the Victorian School Building Authority, the project replaces aging facilities with an all-electric, energy-efficient centre.
Drummond House
13-storey fully electric residential building with 49 house-sized apartments targeting 8.7-star energy rating. Designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects with smart home technology, wellness amenities, and sustainable design features. Built by Balmain & Co with interiors by Sora Interior Architects.
Errol Street Private Hospital
The Errol Street Private Hospital is a $300 million private healthcare project proposed by Australian Unity at 265-281 Errol Street in North Melbourne. Approved under the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program, the planned 11-storey hospital includes 223 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 10-bed intensive care unit, and diagnostic imaging. The proponent is currently advancing pre-construction tenant procurement.
Brunswick and Parkville Level Crossing Removals
The project removes 8 level crossings on the Upfield Line between Albion Street, Brunswick and Park Street, Parkville by constructing a 2.1km elevated rail bridge. It includes building two new accessible stations in Brunswick to replace existing stations, unlocking new community open space and upgraded walking and cycling paths. Early works are scheduled to begin in 2028, with major construction starting in 2029 and project completion in 2030.
Royal Park Master Plan Review
City of Melbourne is finalising the Royal Park Master Plan following extensive community consultation completed in 2024-2025. The updated plan will guide the long-term management of Melbourne's largest inner-city park, with priorities including biodiversity conservation, sustainable park design, improved accessibility, recreation, and integration of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural values and Caring for Country principles. A landscape architect has been engaged to refine the draft plan ahead of consideration by the Future Melbourne Committee.
Parkville Quarter
A masterplanned community delivering over 400 apartments and townhouses with landscaped gardens, a retail precinct, and access to Royal Park and the new Parkville Metro station. NOTE: this project could not be independently verified against any source and its details should be treated as unconfirmed.
Saxon Street by Milieu
Nine-level mixed-use development by Milieu with 78 apartments (one, two and three-bedroom), ground-floor retail space, and a communal rooftop terrace with city views. Designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, interiors by DesignOffice, landscaping by OCULUS. Located on the corner of Dawson and Saxon Street in the Merri-bek Arts and Culture Precinct, adjacent to Brunswick Baths, Library, Town Hall and Balam Balam Place. All-electric operation, average 7.5-star NatHERS rating, rooftop solar PV, EV charging readiness, natural ventilation and passive design.Replaces the former Brosnan Centre. Builder is Manresa Constructions (McCorkell Brown Group). Move-in scheduled for early 2027.
1,287 residents of Princes Hill are employed, from a labour force of 1,386. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 72.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,723, about 80% 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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Princes Hill features a well-educated labor force where the technology industry stands out, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.1% and an estimated employment growth of 4.1% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,287 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8% and workforce participation is fairly standard at 72.4% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census responses indicate that a high 52.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The dominant employment sectors for local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, along with education & training. Professional & technical roles demonstrate remarkable concentration locally, exceeding the regional benchmark by 1.8 times. In contrast, building and construction accounts for only 3.4% of workers, trailing the metropolitan share of 9.7%. Comparing the Census count of local workers against the resident base suggests that this primarily residential area provides relatively few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluated data from SALM and ABS, which were combined from larger statistical regions, for the period ending March 2026, revealing that employment rose by 4.1% and the labour force grew by 3.7%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts for Mar-26 to help assess future demand in Princes Hill. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and were overlaid on the local employment profile to project growth trends. National employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies widely across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Princes Hill’s employment structure, local employment is expected to grow by 7.3% over five years and by 14.8% over ten years, keeping in mind that this is a basic weighting exercise for illustrative use and does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Princes Hill is $2,218 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,156 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,106 a year against an average of $100,381. The average runs 64% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023, the suburb of Princes Hill registered a median taxable income of $61,106 and an average of $100,381. These figures represent substantial premiums over Greater Melbourne's respective benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164, ranking high on a national scale. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current modeled estimates indicate figures near $66,984 (median) and $110,038 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings between the 79th and 88th percentiles nationally.
The top earnings bracket of $4000+ represents the largest single segment at 28.3% of residents (610 people), contrasting with regional trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort forms the largest share at 32.8%. High household earnings are evident with 37.6% of households generating more than $3,000 per week, underpinning elevated consumer spending capacity. Accommodation outlays account for 14.8% of income, placing local residents in the 79th percentile for disposable funds, while the SEIFA income index positions the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Princes Hill had 849 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 14% detached houses and 29% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $462 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Princes Hill consisted of 14.1% houses alongside 85.9% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Greater Melbourne split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 37.3%, comfortably outperforming metropolitan levels, while remaining residences were split between rented properties (45.3%) and mortgaged dwellings (17.3%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $3,000 compared to the metropolitan average of $2,000, while median weekly rental payments were $462 against the regional mark of $390. Across Australia as a whole, local mortgage costs substantially outpace the national average of $1,863, with local rent levels exceeding the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Princes Hill counted 849 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 914 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 32% 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 57.1% of local households, consisting of couples without children (28.2%), couples with children (20.0%), and single parent families (7.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 42.9%, comprising lone person households at 32.1% and group households at 10.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, tracking below the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
63.4% of adults in Princes Hill hold a university qualification, including 35.1% with a bachelor degree and 22.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 7.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,170 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,150 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 profiles across Princes Hill substantially exceed broader figures, as 63.4% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This elevated academic background offers distinct advantages within the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary qualification at 35.1%, with postgraduate qualifications representing 22.7% and graduate diplomas making up 5.6%. Vocational pathways account for 14.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, comprising certificates (7.8%) alongside advanced diplomas (6.7%). Academic engagement is particularly strong throughout the community, with 29.5% of the local population actively participating in educational programs.
This cohort includes 12.4% attending tertiary institutions, 6.6% enrolled in primary education, and 5.6% undertaking secondary schooling.
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Getting around Princes Hill means driving: households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Princes Hill includes 2 active lightrail transport stops. These stops are served by 2 unique transit routes that provide 1,400 trips on a weekly basis. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 247 meters from the closest boarding location. As the neighborhood is predominantly residential, outgoing commutes are typical; private vehicles account for 55% of travel, while 14% commute by bicycle and 13% walk. Average vehicle ownership sits at 0.8 per household, lower than the metropolitan standard. Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 52.3% of workers in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit schedules across all routes deliver an average frequency of 200 trips per day, translating to roughly 700 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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68.3% of residents in Princes Hill report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Princes Hill displays exceptional health metrics according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, with very low rates of common medical ailments observed across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is remarkably high, encompassing approximately 66% of the population (1,431 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationwide. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions, affecting 7.6% and 9.8% of the community respectively, while 68.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% regionally. Health metrics among residents under 65 outperform broader norms.
Those aged 65 and over represent 20.7% of the local population (446 people), outpacing the 15.1% share across Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators remaining solid and aligning closely with general national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Princes Hill is largely Australian-born, at 77.1% of residents, with 16.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.7%) and Australian (17.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Princes Hill tracks above typical averages, with 22.9% of the population born overseas and 16.0% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 32.0% of local residents. The most noticeable relative concentration occurs within Judaism, which constitutes 1.0% of the local community, matching the 1.0% proportion recorded across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries across Princes Hill comprise English at 23.7%, Australian at 17.3%, and Irish at 13.1%, the latter tracking well above the regional figure of 6.5%.
Other cultural backgrounds also demonstrate distinct representation, including Italian at 9.4% (compared to 5.2% regionally), Scottish at 9.3% (against 5.6%), and Polish at 1.2% (relative to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Princes Hill is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure in Princes Hill leans heavily toward young adults residing without dependents. Senior and retired cohorts (65+) constitute 20.7% of the population as at August 2026, relative to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and younger cohorts (0 - 24) represent 22.9% against a metropolitan share of 30.5%. The estimated median age stands at 38 as at August 2026, decreasing from 39 at the 2021 Census and remaining 1 year higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census. Since the Census, residents aged 25 - 44 expanded from 32.0% of the population to an estimated 37.0%.
By 2041, senior and elderly cohorts are expected to experience the greatest absolute increase, expanding by 213 (48%) to reach 660 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Princes Hill
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,005 at the 2021 Census → 2,158 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 (SAL22122). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.