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Reservoir (Vic.) has an estimated 55,353 residents, up from 51,096 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,257 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 1,041 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 2,909 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 evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Reservoir (Vic.) has an estimated residency of 55,353 individuals in May 2026. This represents a growth of 4,257 people (8.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 51,096 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 55,194, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 and 1,041 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 2,908 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of Australian settings analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 8.3% expansion rate since the census in the suburb of Reservoir (Vic.) is within 1.0 percentage points of the state level of 9.3%, indicating solid growth dynamics. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 86.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 district. Where such data is unavailable, AreaSearch uses 2023 LGA and regional projections from the Victorian State Government, adjusting them through weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 divisions. These aggregations also supply age-group growth rates applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, demographic patterns suggest that the suburb of Reservoir (Vic.) will experience outstanding growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of all Australian statistical areas, with a projected increase of 23,210 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 41.6% across the 16 years.
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1,746 new dwellings have been approved in Reservoir (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 349 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 327 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 285, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS building permit statistics allocated from statistical areas reveals that Reservoir averages approximately 349 residential approvals annually, amounting to a total of 1,746 approved dwellings over the last 5 financial years. For the current FY-26262 permits have been registered. Given that only an average of 0.8 individuals relocated to the area for each home built over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, new supply is matching or exceeding demand, giving buyers increased choice and supporting population growth that may outpace current projections, with new homes showing an average construction value of $418,000—slightly higher than the regional average—pointing to a focus on premium builds.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $1.5 million were recorded this financial year, showing very limited commercial building activity. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Reservoir has 14.0% less building activity per capita, yet it ranks in the 75th percentile of locations analyzed across the country. Newly approved projects consist of 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% medium-to-high density options like apartments or townhouses. This emphasis on denser housing options provides more attainable price points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the current housing stock, which is 63.0% houses, indicating a reduction in available vacant land while meeting modern lifestyle choices and budget constraints. With approximately 165 people for each approved permit, Reservoir shows characteristics of a developing area. Demographic projections indicate that Reservoir's population will grow by 23,051 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may fall short of demographic growth, which is likely to heighten competition among buyers and support upward price trends.
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Development applications around Reservoir (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Reservoir (Vic.), worth an estimated $358 million. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $120.3 billion. 24 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are primary drivers of local performance. In total, 30 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on this location. Key initiatives include the Reservoir Leisure Centre Redevelopment, the Suburban Rail Loop North, The Plenty Residences, and the Reservoir Suburban Revitalisation Program, with the details of the most significant works listed below.
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Reservoir Leisure Centre Redevelopment
Darebin City Council is planning the long-term redevelopment of Reservoir Leisure Centre into a modern, inclusive and sustainable aquatic, recreation and wellness hub for Reservoir and the wider Darebin community. Council completed and released the RLC Scoping Study in March 2025, and the current phase is business case development, concept design, stakeholder scoping and an advocacy and funding plan. Earlier options considered include major refurbishment, staged refurbishment and a new build, with potential elements such as improved aquatic facilities, hydrotherapy, gym and fitness areas, community hub functions and health and wellbeing services.
The Plenty Residences
Reservoir's largest residential development, comprising 328 apartments and 17 townhouses across four mid-rise buildings up to 12 storeys, plus 11 commercial suites, on the site of the former Summerhill Village shopping centre. Designed by Architeria Architects for developer JLF Property Group with a central landscaped green spine featuring a pool, gym, BBQ facilities and children's play space. The scheme uses twisted-cube architectural forms and offers a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments with panoramic city and mountain views, plus 394 car spaces and 231 bike spaces.Planning permit has been approved; the project is currently in pre-construction with no confirmed start date.
Reservoir Suburban Revitalisation Program
Major government initiative to enhance the social, cultural, and economic vitality of Reservoir through comprehensive community-led projects including streetscape improvements, employment programs, community events, infrastructure upgrades, public art installations, business support programs, and safety initiatives. The program has delivered over 25 individual projects across the suburb.
Thomastown Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
AusNet is developing a 300MW/600MWh Battery Energy Storage System to support Victoria's renewable energy transition. Located approximately 17 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, this grid-scale BESS will store excess renewable energy and respond to high demand periods. The planning permit has been approved by the Minister for Planning and AusNet is currently satisfying permit conditions ahead of a planned late 2026 construction commencement. The project includes hardstand construction, access roads, acoustic walls, security fences, and approximately 200 metres of connection assets to the adjacent Thomastown Terminal Station, covering approximately 2.33 hectares.Terminal Station upgrades are also included.
Summerhill Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and extension of the existing retail centre, incorporating Coles, Aldi, Kmart and specialty shops through a new mall area. The centre now features 38 specialty retail tenancies including Australia Post, The Groove Train, Bank of Melbourne, Jetts Fitness, Pharmacy 4 Less, Brumbys, Donut King and a 1,000sqm fresh fruit and vegetable operator.
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.
Goosnargh Housing Development
95 new homes on former Swainson House Farm site in Goosnargh, rural Preston. Planning application under review with traffic impact concerns.
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.
29,846 residents of Reservoir (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 31,784. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 67.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 44,443, 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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Reservoir has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 6.1% and a 1.4% expansion in local employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch's compilation of regional statistical data. In March 2026, there were 29,846 employed residents, although the unemployment rate is 1.3% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate is slightly below average at 67.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 31.5%, worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is largely centered in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in public administration & safety, with its share of employment reaching 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, making up 8.5% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. This highly residential district appears to have limited local jobs, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the number of resident workers. Data from SALM and the ABS compiled by AreaSearch for the 12 months leading to March 2026 shows that employment grew by 1.4% while the overall labor force grew by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment expand by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide further context on future employment demand in Reservoir. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce indicates that employment for Reservoir residents is set to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Reservoir (Vic.) is $1,541 a week (about $80,000 a year), with median personal income at $741 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,824 a year against an average of $63,737. 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 the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Reservoir recorded a median income of $53,824 and an average income of $63,737. These figures are below the national averages and compare to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $59,002 for the median and $69,868 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively low in Reservoir, positioning between the 37th and 37th percentiles.
The largest income group comprises 32.2% of residents (17,823 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns with regional patterns where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Financial pressures from housing are high, with only 82.2% of income left after housing costs, ranking in the 36th percentile, while the area's SEIFA income index ranks in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Reservoir (Vic.) had 20,261 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 4% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,986 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.7%. 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 mix of housing in Reservoir at the time of the latest Census was 63.2% detached houses and 36.8% other options such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Greater Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Reservoir matched the metropolitan average of 32.1%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (30.2%) or rented (37.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,986, which is lower than the metropolitan median of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $360, compared to Greater Melbourne's $390.
Across Australia, mortgage payments in Reservoir are higher than the national median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are lower than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Reservoir (Vic.) counted 20,261 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 21,949 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 64.0% of all households, consisting of 26.9% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 11.2% single parents. The remaining 36.0% are non-family households, which are mostly individuals living alone (30.8%) along with group households (5.2%). The average household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.7% of adults in Reservoir (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 21.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.6% hold a vocational qualification. 16 schools serve the area, with 3,970 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,021 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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At 33.7%, the proportion of Reservoir residents holding a university degree is slightly lower than the SA3 regional average of 37.9%, showing reasonable educational competitiveness despite this small difference. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (10.7%) or certificates (16.6%). The level of educational enrollment is quite high, with 28.1% of local residents participating in formal study. This student population includes 7.8% in primary schools, 6.8% in higher education, and 5.9% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Reservoir (Vic.) reaches 330 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 9,500 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 1.0 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 transit analysis indicates there are 330 transit stops in Reservoir, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 16 different routes, delivering 9,512 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 165 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 78%, followed by trains at 12%. Average car ownership is 1.0 vehicle per household, which is below the regional average.
A high share of residents, 31.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Transit services average 1,358 trips per day across all routes, which averages out to about 28 weekly services per stop. The map provided displays the 100 closest stops to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.6% of residents in Reservoir (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Reservoir faces notable public health concerns, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses. Common health conditions are somewhat widespread, particularly within older demographic groups, while the rate of private health insurance coverage lags slightly behind the average SA2 area, representing approximately 52% of the population (~28,811 people) compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. Mental health difficulties and arthritis are the most common diagnoses in the region, affecting 8.9 and 7.8% of the community, respectively, while 69.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health profiles for working-age residents are generally average. The suburb has 16.7% of its population aged 65 and older (9,243 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health outcomes for seniors show some difficulties, though they rank more favorably on a national scale than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.6% of Reservoir (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 42.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (15.4%) and Australian (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Reservoir exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 37.6% of residents born outside Australia and 42.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 49.0% of the population. The most notable religious difference is in Islam, which is practiced by 6.9% of residents compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Reservoir are English at 15.4%, Australian at 15.0%, and Italian at 14.9%, the latter being significantly higher than the metropolitan average of 5.2%. Other notable ethnic groups include Greek ancestry, representing 6.1% of Reservoir (compared to 2.7% regionally), Macedonian at 2.1% (compared to 0.7%), and Lebanese at 2.3% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Reservoir (Vic.) is 38. 29.2% 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 of 38 years in Reservoir is close to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, Reservoir has a higher percentage of residents aged 25 - 34 (18.8%) but a lower share of those aged 15 - 24 (10.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 15.7% to 17.3% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 12.6% to 11.8%. By 2041, Reservoir is expected to experience significant shifts in its age structure, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is projected to grow by 59% (3,857 people), rising from 6,531 to 10,389.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Reservoir (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 4 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 — 1,041 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (51,096 at the 2021 Census → 55,353 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 (SAL22161). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.