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Quarry Hill has an estimated 2,411 residents, up from 2,365 at the 2021 Census — a change of 46 people, or 1.9%. That puts 992 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside recent physical addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Quarry Hill has an estimated residency of 2,411 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 46 people (1.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,365 individuals. The figure is derived from the estimated resident population of 2,411 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 25 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 992 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages across locations monitored by AreaSearch.
The suburb's 1.9% post-census growth places it within 2.0 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (3.9%), indicating solid underlying growth conditions. Net growth was chiefly driven by overseas arrivals, who accounted for approximately 77.0% of the total demographic gains lately. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones are implemented by AreaSearch, using 2022 as the baseline year and published in 2024. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes the 2023 LGA and regional projections from the Victorian State Government, applying a weighted aggregation system to transition growth metrics from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected expansion rates across age brackets from these aggregations are additionally applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the suburb is expected to experience substantial population growth, placing it in the top quarter of non-metropolitan areas nationwide, with an projected increase of 529 residents by 2041 via combined SA2 estimates, representing a 21.9% overall expansion over the 16 years.
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91 new dwellings have been approved in Quarry Hill over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 7.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, 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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AreaSearch's monitoring of ABS building approvals assigned from statistical boundaries shows that the suburb of Quarry Hill averages approximately 18 new residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 91 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 32 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of only 0.2 people entering the area annually for each completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is keeping up with or exceeding demand, offering buyers more options and creating potential for population increases beyond projections, while new builds carry an average value of $525,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals of $5.5 million were recorded this financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential. In comparison to the Rest of Vic., the rate of new home approvals per capita in the suburb of Quarry Hill is similar, maintaining a market balance that aligns with adjacent communities. Recent building activity is composed of 61.0% stand-alone houses and 39.0% medium and high-density dwellings, showing a rising proportion of medium-density choices that provide diverse opportunities at different price points, ranging from traditional family homes to more affordable, smaller properties. This marks a clear departure from the existing housing stock (which currently consists of 85.0% houses), pointing to a shrinking volume of developable land and reflecting modern lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied, economical housing. With roughly 105 individuals per residential approval, the suburb of Quarry Hill exhibits characteristics typical of a low-density setting. Demographic projections show that the suburb of Quarry Hill is set to add 529 inhabitants by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). While local construction is keeping up reasonably well with this projected expansion, buyers might experience heightened competition as the local population increases.
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Development applications around Quarry Hill
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 57 current infrastructure and development projects close to Quarry Hill, worth an estimated $3.44 billion. 21 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and environmental & disaster management. 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by updates to municipal infrastructure, major works, and local development policies. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects in total that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include Spring Hill Estate, Flora Hill, Water and Sewer Network Program, and the Howard Street/Midland Highway Intersection Upgrade, with the details below focusing on the most significant undertakings.
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Regional Sports Infrastructure Program - Bendigo
The Bendigo Sports Package is a major revitalization of three key sporting precincts. The Bendigo Stadium upgrade features a new 2-court annex, refurbishment of courts 9 and 10, and sustainability upgrades including solar panels. The Bendigo Showgrounds works include a new 500-seat multipurpose pavilion (the Showgrounds Function Centre), arena redevelopment with improved drainage, and perimeter fencing. The Bendigo Bowls and Croquet Clubs are receiving 4 refurbished bowls greens, 2 compliant croquet lawns, and a major clubhouse upgrade.These projects aim to boost regional tourism and community participation.
Bendigo Art Gallery Redevelopment
The largest civic infrastructure project by the City of Greater Bendigo, this $45M redevelopment includes a second-level blockbuster exhibition space, an innovative learning centre, a 100-seat theatre, and a Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural materials. Construction officially commenced in February 2026, aimed at increasing gallery capacity and regional tourism impact by an estimated $35M annually.
St Aidans Road Kennington Social Housing
84 new social housing units for residents aged 55 years and over, delivered by VincentCare Community Housing in partnership with Homes Victoria under the Big Housing Build. Mix of 64 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments and townhouses across five buildings, replacing 30 ageing independent living units. Includes a community hub, covered outdoor area, landscaping, parking and bicycle storage. Delivered in two stages to allow existing residents to relocate once.
Water and Sewer Network Program
A major program to renew and upgrade critical water and sewer infrastructure across the Coliban Water region. Key 2026 activities include routine water mains cleaning via air scouring in Maiden Gully and Bendigo Central, and significant upgrades to the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant. The program also encompasses the Coliban Rural Water Efficiency Project, a $160 million initiative to modernize gold rush-era open channels with piped networks to reduce water loss by up to 79%. The Maiden Gully to Marong pipeline, a 17km critical link, is a centerpiece of this 'Big Water Build' to support regional population growth.
Eumana (Flora Hill)
Development Victoria is delivering 'Eumana', a new masterplanned residential community at 2 Osborne Street, Flora Hill, Bendigo. The project will provide over 170 new homes across various lot sizes, including around 56 social and affordable homes delivered in partnership with Homes Victoria. Early works, including site remediation and vegetation removal, commenced in July 2025 and are expected to finish by mid-2026. The historic 'Eumana' House will be retained and incorporated into the development. Construction of the homes is slated to begin in 2027.
Burnayi Lurnayi Flora Hill
A development delivering 35 new social and affordable homes for women and their families in regional Bendigo, in partnership with the Dja Dja Wurrung Corporation. The project includes 26 apartments (12 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom) and 9 three-bedroom townhouses. The project has received development consent and broke ground in late 2024, with completion expected in 2026. The homes will be allocated to women and their families on the Victorian Housing Register, with half prioritised for First Nations women.It is partially funded by the Victorian government's $5.3 billion Big Housing Build.
Spring Hill Estate
Spring Hill Estate is a boutique house and land community at 190 Retreat Road, Spring Gully, delivering 40 single level two and three bedroom townhomes for downsizers in a landscaped setting near Bendigo, with construction under way and completion targeted for late 2026.
Greater Bendigo Managed Growth Strategy
Long-term residential growth framework adopted by the City of Greater Bendigo on 16 September 2024 to guide housing and settlement planning to 2056. The strategy plans for about 87,000 additional residents and 38,000 additional dwellings, with a strong focus on infill housing, housing diversity, safer settlement planning, environmental constraints and growth areas including Huntly, Maiden Gully, Marong, Strathfieldsaye, Jackass Flat and Ravenswood as an investigation area. Implementation is being pursued through proposed Planning Scheme Amendment C287gben.As of early 2026, the Minister for Planning has appointed the Bushfire Planning Advisory Committee to provide independent advice on bushfire settlement planning and whether proposed Amendment C287gben can be considered for authorisation.
1,327 residents of Quarry Hill are employed, from a labour force of 1,368. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,885, about 78% 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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The suburb of Quarry Hill boasts a highly educated workforce with strong representation in key service sectors, showing an unemployment rate of only 3.0% and an estimated 2.1% growth in jobs over the past year, according to AreaSearch data compiled from statistical boundaries. As of March 2026, there are 1,327 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 0.7% below the Rest of Vic. average of 3.7%, while the participation rate is exceptionally high at 67.1% compared to 61.1% for Regional Vic. Census data indicates that a moderate 20.1% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The suburb displays a strong concentration of workers in healthcare & social assistance, with an employment proportion that is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, only 0.5% of the local workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which is lower than the 7.5% average in Regional Vic. The comparison between Census working numbers and resident populations suggests that this highly residential area offers few local jobs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic areas, employment numbers grew by 2.1% and the total workforce expanded by 1.1% in the year ending March 2026, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment shrink by 0.1%, the workforce drop by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate decline by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future labour demand in the suburb of Quarry Hill. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment distribution suggests that employment for residents of the suburb of Quarry Hill will grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Quarry Hill is $1,648 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $863 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,360 a year against an average of $75,028. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Quarry Hill recorded a median income of $57,360 and an average income of $75,028. These figures exceed the national average and compare to median and average incomes of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively across Regional Vic. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, the current estimates are roughly $62,878 for the median and $82,246 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual income is positioned at the 61st percentile ($863 weekly), whereas collective household income falls at the 44th percentile.
Looking at income brackets, the largest cohort accounts for 34.2% of residents (824 people) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 30.3% fall within this bracket. Residents retain 87.5% of their income after housing costs, showing manageable expenses, though overall disposable income is below average at the 48th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Quarry Hill had 991 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $298 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,417 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in the suburb of Quarry Hill, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 85.1% standalone houses and 14.9% other property types (such as semi-detached homes, units, or alternative housing options), compared to Regional Vic. where houses made up 90.1% and other property types made up 9.9%. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Quarry Hill was lower than the Regional Vic. average at 33.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (30.3%) or tenants renting (35.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was lower than the regional average at $1,417, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $298, compared to Regional Vic.
averages of $1,430 and $285 respectively. On a national level, housing repayments in the suburb of Quarry Hill are notably lower than the Australian mortgage median of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly lower than the country-wide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Quarry Hill counted 991 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of living arrangements at 63.7% of all households, which includes 25.0% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 12.5% single parents. The remaining 36.3% consist of non-family households, with single-person households representing 31.8% and group households accounting for 4.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.1% of adults in Quarry Hill hold a university qualification, including 20.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 20.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 562 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,060 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 the suburb of Quarry Hill is considerably higher than regional standards, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. and 23.6% in the local SA3 region. This high proportion of tertiary qualifications positions the community well for professional and analytical roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (6.1%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 31.4% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (20.5%).
A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program. This includes 9.3% in high school, 8.1% in primary school, and 5.4% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Quarry Hill reaches 19 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 560 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 data shows 19 active stops operating within the suburb of Quarry Hill. These locations are served by 6 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 556 passenger journeys each week. Transport convenience is classified as excellent, with local residents living an average of 167 meters from their nearest stop. Being primarily residential, most workers travel out of the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 88%, while 8% walk and 3% cycle to work. Car ownership averages 1.2 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
Approximately 20.1% of employed residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic restrictions). Services run at an average of 79 times per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 29 departures per week at each individual stop.
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63.5% of residents in Quarry Hill report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.5% 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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Health indicators in the suburb of Quarry Hill are similar to national benchmarks, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness occurrences, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high at approximately 56% of the population (~1,361 people). This is higher than the 50.5% average across Regional Vic. The most prevalent health conditions reported in the locality were mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 11.5 and 9.4% of the population respectively, while 63.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort experiences some notable health difficulties, with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over represent 16.6% of the local population (400 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health metrics among older residents are especially favorable, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Quarry Hill is largely Australian-born, at 90.4% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (24.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Quarry Hill has below-average cultural diversity, with 90.4% of residents born in Australia, 92.1% holding citizenship, and 94.7% speaking only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 43.3% of the population. However, the most distinct variation is in Buddhism, which accounts for 1.7% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Quarry Hill are English at 31.9%, Australian at 24.5% (which sits below the regional average of 29.6%), and Irish at 13.9%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.9% of the population (compared to 8.8% regionally), Spanish at 0.6% (compared to 0.2%), and German at 4.3% (compared to 3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Quarry Hill is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.7% 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 Quarry Hill is 39 years, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and close to the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., the suburb of Quarry Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (14.7%) but fewer aged 75 - 84 (4.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has expanded from 12.2% to 14.7% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.2%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models indicate clear changes in the local age profile.
The 25 to 34 age group is expected to lead these changes, growing by 65% (229 people) to reach 584 from 354. In contrast, the 55 to 64 age bracket is projected to decrease by 8 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Quarry Hill
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,365 at the 2021 Census → 2,411 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 (SAL22134). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.