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Ringwood East has an estimated 11,732 residents, up from 10,764 at the 2021 Census — a change of 968 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 139 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 75.0% of that increase. That puts 2,523 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 broader ABS demographic releases alongside validated new address figures tracked by AreaSearch post-Census, the population of the suburb of Ringwood East stands at approximately 11,732 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 968 people (9.0%) over the 10,764 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined from an estimated resident count of 11,679 generated by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 139 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 2,523 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile of areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
The 9.0% expansion recorded in the suburb of Ringwood East since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region (3.9%) and the surrounding SA3 territory, positioning it at the forefront of local growth. This demographic increase was predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for around 75.0% of total gains in recent times. For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch implements the ABS/Geoscience Australia demographic projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline), while unrepresented SA2s utilise the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures adjusted through weighted growth aggregation from LGA to SA2 divisions. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are extended across every district for 2032 through 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Ringwood East is projected to experience an expansion just below the national statistical median, gaining 1,194 persons by 2041 under SA2-level modeling, which equates to an overall rise of 9.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
519 new dwellings have been approved in Ringwood East over the past five years, an average of 103 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 110 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, 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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Building approval figures from the ABS compiled across statistical divisions indicate that Ringwood East maintained an annual average of roughly 103 residential approvals, generating approximately 519 homes over the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 58 approvals have been registered. Residential supply and demand have remained largely in equilibrium over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with an average intake of 1.4 new residents per completed dwelling supporting balanced conditions, although this ratio has heightened to 5.1 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing toward rising interest and emerging capacity constraints.
Average construction value per residential project stands at $566,000—exceeding regional benchmarks and demonstrating a commitment to premium construction. In addition, commercial approvals have reached $7.1 million this financial year, highlighting a moderate level of non-residential building activity. Per capita building activity in Ringwood East surpasses Greater Melbourne by 133.0%, ensuring substantial choice for prospective purchasers despite a recent deceleration in overall building momentum. Recent residential developments are split between 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-density formats creates more accessible price points that appeal to first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a noticeable departure from the established residential baseline (where houses comprise 93.0%), responding to tighter land constraints as well as changing consumer preferences and affordability factors. Recording approximately 191 people per dwelling approval, the local property landscape continues to develop. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Ringwood East is anticipated to expand by 1,141 residents by 2041. Given prevailing development trends, ongoing residential construction is positioned to comfortably absorb this population influx, fostering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling demographic expansion to exceed current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ringwood East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ringwood East, worth an estimated $835 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.1 billion. 16 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital investments, town planning strategies, and major civic projects play a pivotal role in shaping local community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects with the capacity to influence the surrounding area. Prominent developments include the Ryman Healthcare Ringwood East Retirement Village, the Ringwood East Activity Centre Structure Plan, Bedford Rise, as well as Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road Intersection Improvements, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Proposed Ringwood East Retirement Village
Ryman Healthcare's proposed Ringwood East retirement village is planned for the former Daisey's Hotel and garden centre site beside Ringwood Lake Park. The village is intended to combine independent living, assisted living, residential aged care, high care and specialist dementia care on one site, with amenities including a bowling green, indoor swimming pool, cafe, hair and beauty salon, cinema, gym and landscaped communal spaces. Ryman still lists the village as proposed, and earlier construction activity was reportedly placed on hold in late 2023.
Ringwood East Activity Centre Structure Plan
Maroondah City Council is progressing an updated Ringwood East Activity Centre Structure Plan to guide future land use, housing, public realm improvements, transport connections and community infrastructure. Council called for consultant tenders in 2026 to prepare the updated structure plan, with implementation to occur through future planning scheme amendments and capital works.
Bedford Rise
An exclusive collection of 13 contemporary townhomes in Ringwood East featuring 4 bedrooms, 3-3.5 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, premium Bosch appliances, stone benchtops, timber flooring, private landscaped courtyards, and state-of-the-art security systems. Located within walking distance of Ringwood Secondary College, shopping centers, and the newly upgraded Ringwood East Station.
Victoria Street Road Reconstruction
Major road reconstruction works on Victoria Street including new pavement, drainage improvements, pedestrian facilities and cycling infrastructure. Enhances connectivity and safety for all road users.
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment)
A complete rebuild and expansion of the existing Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood East, delivering the renamed Queen Elizabeth II Hospital via the Victorian Health Building Authority. The redevelopment includes two six-storey inpatient towers with over 200 extra beds, an expanded emergency department, a dedicated children's emergency department, and a new mental health hub. While currently remaining in the planning phase, preliminary funding and design work are continuing towards a future completion target.
Dublin Road Level Crossing Removal and Ringwood East Station
The project involved the removal of the dangerous level crossing at Dublin Road by lowering the rail line into a trench and the construction of a new accessible Ringwood East Station. Key features include a main concourse, second entry, lifts and stairs to platforms, upgraded pedestrian and cycling paths, and approximately 460 car parking spaces. The level crossing was removed in June 2024, and the station opened in July 2024, making the Lilydale Line level crossing-free and improving safety and connectivity.
East End - 28-30 Maroondah Highway Mixed-Use Development
East End is a strategic 9,459 sqm mixed-use redevelopment at the gateway to Ringwood Metropolitan Activity Centre. Designed by LiFE Architecture and Urban Design, the approved permit allows for a 31,000 sqm development across three buildings up to 19 storeys. The project features 376 residential apartments, an AC Hotel by Marriott, a cinema, wellness centre, and a central retail plaza with cafes and restaurants. It is designated as a Feature Form Site, intended to define the skyline and arrival into Ringwood from the EastLink and Maroondah Highway junction.
Ringwood RSL Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of the Ringwood RSL site into a mixed-use precinct including a new RSL clubhouse, conference and function facilities, serviced offices, gym and aquatic facilities, limited retail space and approximately 230 apartments. Following the withdrawal of development partner Levande in 2024, the project remains in planning while the Ringwood RSL seeks a new development partner. No construction has commenced. The site also sits within the Victorian Government's Ringwood Activity Centre planning framework supporting higher-density redevelopment.
6,263 residents of Ringwood East are employed, from a labour force of 6,574. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,551, about 90% 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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Aggregated statistical area metrics from AreaSearch show that Ringwood East maintains a highly educated labor pool with significant professional services participation, an unemployment rate sitting at 4.7%, and an estimated annual employment increase of 2.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,263, while the jobless rate closely matches the 4.8% seen across Greater Melbourne, though the participation rate is somewhat lower (68.1% versus 70.1% for Greater Melbourne). Census findings indicate that 36.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside professional & technical services.
Conversely, the transport, postal & warehousing industry is underrepresented locally, engaging only 3.0% of the resident workforce in Ringwood East against 5.2% throughout Greater Melbourne. With a noticeable disparity between the resident labor pool and the Census workplace counts, the neighborhood serves primarily as a residential enclave with relatively few commercial positions situated within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures aggregated across broader regions show that in the year to March 2026, employment grew by 2.4% while the overall labor force expanded by 3.0%, leading to an increase of 0.6 percentage points in local unemployment. Over the same timeline, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, accompanied by an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term labor requirements in Ringwood East can be examined via the Mar-26 national workforce forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five- and ten-year models have been weighted against the local occupational structure to gauge growth trajectories. Although nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry growth rates vary considerably. Applying these sectoral forecasts to Ringwood East's employment distribution suggests local workforce growth of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this is an illustrative weighting extrapolation and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ringwood East is $1,817 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $865 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,840 a year against an average of $69,558. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Ringwood East recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $54,840 alongside an average of $69,558. While these levels sit marginally above national averages, they fall 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, updated estimates reach approximately $60,116 for median income and $76,249 for average income as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual income metrics from the 2021 Census, the suburb aligns near the 57th percentile nationwide.
The dominant earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 31.9% of residents (3,742 people), consistent with the surrounding territory where 32.8% fall within this tier. Even with housing expenses absorbing 16.1% of income, steady earnings position disposable income at the 54th percentile, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ringwood East had 4,101 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,051 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records reveal that the housing stock in Ringwood East is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.8% of dwellings, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations represent 7.3%. In contrast, Melbourne metro comprises 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands higher than the metropolitan rate at 32.4%, with remaining properties distributed between mortgaged tenure (38.0%) and private rental (29.6%). Median mortgage commitments in the locality average $2,051 per month, exceeding the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent is $380, slightly under the broader metropolitan figure of $390.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage costs sit well above the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the countrywide rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ringwood East counted 4,101 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,470 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 68.8% of households, comprising 34.1% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 31.2%, made up of lone person households at 27.9% and group households at 3.3%. The typical household size stands at 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.7% of adults in Ringwood East hold a university qualification, including 22.7% with a bachelor degree and 9.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 18.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,825 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,104 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 attainment among local residents is exceptionally strong compared to surrounding areas, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees—surpassing both the national level of 30.4% and the SA4 region benchmark of 31.2%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 22.7%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 9.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational training is similarly well represented, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (18.0%). Engagement in learning is notably high throughout the community, with 28.8% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
Enrolments break down into 9.7% attending primary schools, 7.4% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 4.8% participating in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ringwood East reaches 28 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Transport analysis identifies 28 active transport stops across Ringwood East, comprised of bus connections. These facilities are served by 8 separate routes that combine to deliver 2,375 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average of 273 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential character, most employment travel is directed outwards, with private vehicles accounting for 85% of journeys and rail transit making up 8%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles each. Additionally, 36.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during COVID-19.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 339 trips per day across all servicing lines, which corresponds to around 84 weekly trips per stop.
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Transport Stops Detail
68.9% of residents in Ringwood East report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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General health benchmarks for Ringwood East remain solid, with AreaSearch reviews of mortality statistics and chronic ailments showing outcomes consistent with national standards, exhibiting typical prevalence rates across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is comparatively strong, covering approximately 54% of the population (~6,372 people), against 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health issues represent the two most frequently reported conditions locally, affecting 8.5% and 9.5% of the community respectively, whereas 68.9% of residents report having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared with 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health measures among working-age individuals align closely with standard patterns. Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the area (1,959 people), above the 15.1% recorded throughout Greater Melbourne, with overall health rankings broadly tracking nationwide levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.3% of Ringwood East residents were born overseas and 24.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.5%) and Australian (22.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Ringwood East is pronounced relative to most comparable areas, with 28.3% of residents born abroad and 24.8% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 44.6% of the population. However, Buddhism shows the most notable overrepresentation, accounting for 2.8% of locals compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Ringwood East are English at 25.5% (notably above the 20.1% regional figure), Australian at 22.7%, and Other backgrounds at 10.6%. Other cultural backgrounds also demonstrate distinct local representation, with Dutch heritage accounting for 2.0% (against 1.2% regionally), Chinese at 7.4% (versus 6.5%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (relative to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ringwood East is 38. 25.9% 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 distribution in Ringwood East mirrors Greater Melbourne across all primary brackets, with the greatest variance across any cohort being 3.2 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 38 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 1 year older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that time. By 2041, the largest demographic expansion will occur within the senior and retiree age group (65+), adding 644 residents (33%) to reach 2,603, while numbers for children and young adults are forecast to decrease over the same duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ringwood East
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 6 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 Jul 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 — 139 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,764 at the 2021 Census → 11,732 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 (SAL22175). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.