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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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Riddells Creek has an estimated population of approximately 4,521 residents, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS regional updates alongside validated new addresses logged following the Census. Compared to the 4,390 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 131 people (3.0%). AreaSearch derived this resident count of 4,521 by reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 44 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a density ratio of 62 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous physical space per resident.
Natural growth served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 60.0% of recent population gains. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 areas. For SA2 territories omitted from that release, AreaSearch incorporates VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, utilizing weighted aggregations of LGA population gains scaled to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket growth rates calculated from these aggregations are likewise projected across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Based on these demographic patterns, the suburb of Riddells Creek is anticipated to experience high-tier growth placing it within the top quartile nationally, expanding by 1,223 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 forecasts and achieving an overall increase of 27.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
153 new dwellings have been approved in Riddells Creek over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 5.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% 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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Residential building approvals allocated from ABS statistical data indicate that Riddells Creek has maintained an average pace of around 30 new dwellings approved annually, generating an estimated 153 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 17 approvals have been logged. Supply conditions have remained steady with an average intake of 1.1 new residents per home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with the ratio moderating to 0.5 people per dwelling across the past 2 financial years to indicate greater dwelling availability. The expected construction cost for new dwellings averages $485,000.
Additionally, commercial development has remained constrained, with $3.0 million recorded in commercial building approvals during this financial year. On a per capita basis, residential building activity in Riddells Creek sits at around 67% of the level recorded in Greater Melbourne, placing the area in the 71st percentile nationally. Approvals are heavily weighted toward standalone housing, with detached houses representing 88.0% and townhouses or apartments comprising 12.0%, sustaining a low-density urban footprint that appeals to buyers seeking detached residential space. A low-density character is further underlined by an approval ratio of roughly 167 people per dwelling approval. Projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Riddells Creek will expand by 1,223 residents through to 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, housing delivery could fall behind population expansion, thereby heightening buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
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 119 current infrastructure and development projects close to Riddells Creek, worth an estimated $78.6 billion. 47 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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Strategic infrastructure, major public projects, and regional planning exert significant influence over local development. At present, no major projects have been pinpointed by AreaSearch as directly impacting the immediate locality. Regionally relevant initiatives include the Willowbank Primary School, Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunbury Line Upgrade, and the Melbourne Metro Tunnel - Rail Systems Alliance.
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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 71.1%. 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Riddells Creek maintains a qualified labor pool with strong representation in essential services, low unemployment of 2.0%, and stable employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 2,631 residents are actively employed. The local unemployment rate stands 2.8% lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, while the labor participation rate aligns closely with Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records showed that 27.9% of local workers worked from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily centered in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The local workforce displays notable specialization in construction, holding an employment concentration 1.6 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a smaller workforce share of 7.2%, compared to 9.8% in Greater Melbourne. Comparisons between resident workers and local Census workplace counts suggest that employment opportunities within the immediate area remain limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data over the 12 months to March 2026, local labor force participation contracted by 0.5% while employment dropped by 0.1%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context regarding future labor demand. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying across sectors. When mapped against Riddells Creek's industry distribution, these projections indicate potential local employment gains of 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (noting this is a weighted illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic forecasts).
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 postcode data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Riddells Creek had a median taxpayer income of $55,324 and an average taxpayer income of $70,341, surpassing the national average while sitting below Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $60,646 (median) and $77,108 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household incomes in the area near the 69th percentile nationwide.
Income brackets show 33.8% of individuals (1,528 residents) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, in line with the regional benchmark of 32.8%. Stronger earning capacity is evidenced by 31.8% of households generating more than $3,000 weekly, supporting household expenditure. Residents retain 87.2% of income following housing outlays, and the suburb holds a SEIFA income position in the 7th decile.
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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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Riddells Creek consists of 94.2% separate houses and 5.8% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses make up 67.9% and other formats comprise 32.1%. Outright home ownership is elevated at 38.8%, well above the metropolitan rate, while 50.0% of homes carry a mortgage and 11.2% are rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment matches the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent is $400 compared to $2,000 monthly mortgage and $390 weekly rent across Melbourne metro.
Nationally, local monthly repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national benchmark 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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Family units constitute the overwhelming majority of local households at 82.5%, consisting of 41.2% couples with children, 30.7% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent arrangements. The remaining 17.5% are non-family households, including 16.1% single-person residences and 1.4% group homes. The median household occupancy stands at 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark 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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Higher education qualifications present a key development area locally, with university attainment standing at 25.5%, notably lower than the 37.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Among tertiary holders, bachelor degrees represent 16.3%, postgraduate qualifications account for 5.0%, and graduate diplomas comprise 4.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are well established, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 28.1% holding certificates and 12.6% holding advanced diplomas. Participation in study is robust, with 29.5% of the local population engaged in formal education. By level, this comprises 10.4% in primary schooling, 9.9% in secondary education, and 4.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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 operate across 4 active train stops. These locations are connected by 4 separate transit routes that together deliver 285 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is restricted, with residents situated an average of 1070 meters from their closest transit facility. As a predominantly residential enclave, outward commuting is standard, and private vehicles represent the main transport method at 93%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 2.1 cars per dwelling, higher than the regional average, while 27.9% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions.
Across all routes, public transit operations provide an average frequency of 40 trips per day, which represents approximately 71 weekly services per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 in Riddells Creek reflect positive community outcomes across chronic illness rates and mortality, with low incidences of standard health conditions recorded across younger and older demographics. Coverage for private health insurance is relatively extensive, encompassing approximately 55% of the population (~2,469 people), compared to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Among reported medical conditions, asthma and mental health concerns are most prevalent, affecting 9.1% and 8.5% of residents respectively, while 67.2% reported having no chronic medical ailments against 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health measures for working-age adults remain consistent with standard benchmarks.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 20.7% of the locality (935 people), which exceeds Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, with senior health rankings performing above average and aligning with broader national trends.
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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Cultural diversity metrics in Riddells Creek are below broader metropolitan levels, with Australian-born residents accounting for 88.3% of the community, Australian citizens comprising 92.8%, and 96.4% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 46.4% of residents, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Ancestry records for parental birthplace show English ancestry leading at 31.0% (compared to 20.1% regionally), Australian ancestry at 28.9% (versus 18.4% across the region), and Irish ancestry at 9.8%. Other ancestral groups show distinct local concentrations, with Maltese background at 2.4% (against 1.1% regionally), Scottish at 9.4% (versus 5.6%), and Polish ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Riddells Creek is 42. 22.2% 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 age profile in the suburb of Riddells Creek is older than that of Greater Melbourne. Based on August 2026 updates, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) make up 28.8% of the populace compared to 22.3% regionally, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 19.8% against a regional level of 32.1%. The estimated median age sits at 42, matching the 2021 Census result and remaining 5 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. Since the Census, the senior cohort (65+) expanded from 16.8% to an estimated 20.7%.
Over the same span, children aged 5 to 14 declined from 14.3% to an estimated 12.1%, while youths aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.3% to 14.4%, highlighting an aging resident cohort with fewer incoming young households. By 2041, retirees and seniors are projected to generate the bulk of demographic growth, increasing by 615 residents (66%) to total 1,551.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22172). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.