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Riddells Creek has an estimated 4,521 residents, up from 4,390 at the 2021 Census — a change of 131 people, or 3.0%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Density is about 62 people per 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the region and new address confirmations compiled by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Riddells Creek has an estimated population of 4,521 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 131 people (3.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the headcount was 4,390 people. This variation is derived from the resident population of 4,521, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 40 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 62 persons per square kilometer, which allows residents a high degree of personal space.
Natural expansion was the main driver of growth in the area, accounting for roughly 60.0% of the net population increase in recent times. AreaSearch relies on projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories where this information is unavailable, projections are sourced from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA dataset, adapted by aggregating population growth from LGA to SA2 levels using a weighted approach. Age-specific growth rates from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate that a substantial rise in population is expected, placing the area in the top national quartile, with an projected increase of 1,268 persons to 2041 based on combined SA2 data, representing an overall expansion of 28.1% across the 16 years.
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154 new dwellings have been approved in Riddells Creek over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, well below 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit data allocated to local statistical zones, Riddells Creek has registered approximately 30 residential approvals per year. This amounts to an estimated 154 approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 16 during the current FY-26. With an average of only 0.9 new residents per year per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of local demand. This trend provides purchasers with broader choices and supports population expansion that may outpace current projections, with new builds averaging a value of $458,000, which is slightly higher than the regional benchmark and points to a focus on premium construction.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $3.0 million have been registered in the current financial year, which highlights the area's primary residential profile. Riddells Creek exhibits building approvals per capita at approximately three-quarters of the rate seen in Greater Melbourne, positioning it in the 76th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide. The mix of new housing consists of 93.0% detached structures and 7.0% semi-detached or attached dwellings, which preserves the traditional low-density profile dominated by spacious family properties. With a ratio of approximately 158 people per approved dwelling, the area reflects a low-density character. Looking ahead, the population of Riddells Creek is projected to expand by 1,268 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If building activity continues at its current rate, the residential supply might not fully accommodate the growing population, which could increase buyer demand and upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Riddells Creek
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 120 current infrastructure and development projects close to Riddells Creek, worth an estimated $80.4 billion. 46 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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, major planning changes, and developmental initiatives represent primary drivers of regional growth. No projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence this locality. Some of the notable works in the wider area include Willowbank Primary School, Melbourne Metro Tunnel - Rail Systems Alliance, Sunbury Community Hospital, and the Sunbury Line Upgrade.
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Gisborne Business Park Expansion
Planned expansion of the Gisborne Business Park to the south and east of the existing New Gisborne industrial area. The project is intended to provide additional industrial and commercial land, support local jobs and business growth, and resolve servicing, transport and planning controls through a future planning scheme amendment and development plan process.
Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct
The Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct is a staged regional sport and recreation development at New Gisborne, spread across two interconnected sites at the intersection of Barringo and Hamilton roads. It is the largest capital works project ever undertaken by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Stage One, budgeted at over $29 million, opened on 28 June 2024 and delivered a three-court indoor sports stadium with spectator seating, kiosk, sport administration office and amenities on the western site, plus a natural turf AFL and cricket oval, pavilion with change rooms, fitness loop, half-court basketball, playground, outdoor table tennis, barbecue areas, wetland and car parking on the eastern site.Stage Two, valued at $17 million and funded by $15 million from the Australian Government and $2 million from Council, commenced in November 2025 under contractors Harris HMC (western stadium extension) and ACE Infrastructure (eastern sports fields). Stage Two adds three further multi-use indoor courts, four gender-neutral changerooms, additional offices, amenities and parking on the western site, and a second natural turf oval, two outdoor netball courts and further car parking on the eastern site. Construction progressed through 2026 with oval turf works completed and structural steel erected for the stadium extension by April 2026. Eastern side completion is expected mid-2026 and western side completion late 2026, with all new facilities open in early 2027. A proposed Stage Three, estimated at $15.5 million and still seeking external funding, would add retractable seating, a function and multi-purpose room extension, a canopy linking the existing netball courts to the sports hub, a pavilion extension and cricket nets. The precinct serves more than 3,300 participants across basketball, netball, AFL, cricket, futsal, volleyball and badminton, and adjoins the eight-court Macedon Ranges Regional Netball Complex.
C153 Willowbank Road Commercial Rezoning
Planning amendment to rezone land on Willowbank Road for commercial development. Amendment C153 proposes to establish commercial zone to support local business and service needs for growing residential population.
Gilbert Gordon Oval Netball Court
New netball court facility at Gilbert Gordon Oval supporting local sports clubs and community recreation. Part of broader sports infrastructure improvements for growing Gisborne population.
Willowbank Primary School
New Victorian Government primary school delivered by the Victorian School Building Authority to serve growing families in Gisborne. The campus opened in 2022 with facilities including an administration and library building, performing arts and PE building, two learning neighbourhoods, outdoor courts, a sports field, bike storage and playgrounds. A co-located kindergarten operates on site.
Gisborne Secondary College Trades Hub
New trade training hub at Gisborne Secondary College providing students with access to state-of-the-art facilities for hospitality, building and construction, and automotive trades. $7.8 million investment supporting local skills development.
Gisborne Futures Structure Plan
A long-term strategic framework guiding the growth of Gisborne and New Gisborne through 2050. The plan establishes a protected settlement boundary to manage population growth while preserving the regional character. Key features include the 'twin villages' concept with a new town centre for New Gisborne, expansion of the Gisborne Business Park, and integrated transport and open space networks. As of early 2026, Council is awaiting ministerial response on the settlement boundary and has initiated technical reporting for the Business Park expansion.
Gisborne Bowling Club Synthetic Green
Installation of new synthetic bowling green at Gisborne Bowling Club. Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant supporting local recreation facilities and extending playing seasons. Completed 2023.
2,631 residents of Riddells Creek are employed, from a labour force of 2,686. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,539, 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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Riddells Creek is characterized by a skilled resident workforce with solid representation in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of only 2.0% and stable employment patterns over the prior year based on localized statistical datasets. There were 2,631 employed residents as of March 2026, with an unemployment rate that is 2.8% lower than the 4.8% recorded in Greater Melbourne. Workforce participation is virtually identical to the Greater Melbourne average of 70.2%. Census records reveal that a substantial 27.9% of residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are building and construction, healthcare and social assistance, and education and training. There is a notable concentration in the construction sector, where the employment proportion is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade has a smaller footprint, employing 7.2% of the workforce compared to the regional figure of 9.8%. The balance between local jobs and resident workers indicates that local employment opportunities within the area are restricted. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from regional divisions, the labour force shrank by 0.5% over the 12-month period, while overall employment dropped by 0.1%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context for employment trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth dynamics vary widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific growth rates to the local employment distribution suggests that employment among residents will grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighted extrapolation rather than a localized population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Riddells Creek is $2,150 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $881 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,324 a year against an average of $70,341. 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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Aggregated ATO data from postcode regions for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Riddells Creek recorded a median income of $55,324 and an average income of $70,341. These figures exceed the national averages, and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 throughout Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates for March 2026 are approximately $60,646 for the median and $77,108 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in the 7th decile (69th percentile) nationally.
The most common weekly earnings range is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 33.8% of the population (1,528 people), comparable to the broader region where 32.8% of taxpayers fall into this bracket. A notable 31.8% of residents earn above $3,000/week, pointing to strong household financial capacity. After accounting for mortgage and rent payments, residents keep 87.2% of their income, which indicates robust discretionary spending power and aligns with the area's position in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Riddells Creek had 1,507 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in Riddells Creek consisted of 94.2% separate houses and 5.8% multi-unit dwellings, apartments, or other structures, whereas the Melbourne metro split was 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, standing at 38.8%, while the remaining properties were held with a mortgage (50.0%) or occupied by tenants (11.2%). The median mortgage payment of residents matched the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while the weekly rent median was $400, compared to metropolitan medians of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
Compared to national averages, local mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Riddells Creek counted 1,507 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 82.5% of all households, with couples with children representing 41.2%, couples without children making up 30.7%, and single parents accounting for 9.9%. The remaining 17.5% consists of non-family households, including lone persons at 16.1% and group living situations at 1.4%. The median household size is 2.8 occupants, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.5% of adults in Riddells Creek hold a university qualification, including 16.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 276 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,040 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 in the region show lower rates of tertiary qualifications, with 25.5% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the highest tier of attainment at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 40.7% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificate qualifications at 28.1%. Enrolment levels are high, with 29.5% of the population actively participating in academic courses. This group includes 10.4% in primary school, 9.9% in high school, and 4.0% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Riddells Creek means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 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 transport services in Riddells Creek feature 4 active passenger stops consisting of train services. These facilities are served by 5 distinct routes, which accommodate 248 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 1070 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, commuting is primarily external, and private cars are the primary mode of travel for 93% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.1 cars, exceeding the regional average. Additionally, 27.9% of residents worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which likely reflects the impact of pandemic lockdowns.
Services run at an average frequency of 35 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 62 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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67.2% of residents in Riddells Creek report no long-term health condition. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate favorable patterns in Riddells Creek, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the incidence of chronic diseases, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low rate of common conditions. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively high at approximately 55% of the population, which represents about 2,469 individuals, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.1% and 8.5% of the community, respectively. A high 67.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Those aged 65 and over make up 21.1% of the population (953 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, with national wellness benchmarks matching the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Riddells Creek is largely Australian-born, at 88.3% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (28.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Riddells Creek displays lower levels of cultural diversity than the national average, with 88.3% of residents born in Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.4% of the population, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups are English at 31.0% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 28.9% (exceeding the regional average of 18.4%), and Irish at 9.8%. Other ethnic ancestries show divergence from regional norms: Maltese is represented at 2.4% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Scottish is at 9.4% (compared to 5.6%), and Polish is at 0.9% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Riddells Creek is 42. 21.4% 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 42 years in Riddells Creek is higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age cohort is well represented at 14.8% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort has a lower share at 7.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.0% to 7.4%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 12.3% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.3% to 12.4%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.6% to 13.9%.
Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, led by the 75 to 84 group which is expected to grow by 82% (adding 274 people to rise from 334 to 609). The combined cohorts aged 65+ will account for 53% of overall population growth, illustrating the aging profile of the area, whereas the 0 to 4 group is projected to see minimal growth of 3% (adding 6 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Riddells Creek
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 — 40 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,390 at the 2021 Census → 4,521 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 (SAL22172). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.