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Ringwood North has an estimated 10,169 residents, up from 9,964 at the 2021 Census — a change of 205 people, or 2.1%. That puts 1,944 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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In the suburb of Ringwood North, the local population is calculated at approximately 10,169 as of Aug 2026, drawing upon AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations. When compared to the 9,964 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates a gain of 205 people (2.1%). AreaSearch derived this shift by assessing the latest ABS ERP figures from June 2025 showing 10,156 residents, combined with 32 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb of Ringwood North maintains a density of 1,944 persons per square kilometer, which sits higher than the national location benchmark established by AreaSearch.
Across the wider SA4 region, growth reached 3.9%, meaning the suburb of Ringwood North trailed by 1.8 percentage points while preserving solid demographic fundamentals. The dominant contributor to local expansion has been overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 83.0% of recent population additions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) form the foundation for AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Where these are unavailable, VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures published in 2023 are integrated via weighted aggregation of population changes transferred from LGA down to SA2 zones. From 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age trajectories derived from these aggregations are applied throughout all territories. Long-term demographic outlooks indicate expansion in the suburb of Ringwood North will place slightly beneath the national statistical area median, gaining an estimated 386 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 3.7% across the 16 years.
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91 new dwellings have been approved in Ringwood North over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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Evaluating building approvals from the ABS mapped across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch notes an annual average of approximately 18 residential approvals within Ringwood North. Over the recent 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), roughly 91 dwellings were approved, including 12 so far in FY-25. Despite recent population reductions, residential construction has sustained an equilibrium with demand, offering purchasers healthy market variety. Development activity reflects an emphasis on high-end stock, with average construction costs reaching $658,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, the residential profile of the locality is underscored by $5.0 million in approved commercial construction over the current financial year.
Medium-density alternatives are steadily expanding within local construction, which currently comprises 65.0% standalone homes and 35.0% attached dwellings. This pipeline creates housing opportunities across varied price points, bridging standard family houses with more compact, attainable options. While existing dwellings consist of 98.0% houses, this emerging composition reflects changing lifestyle requirements and a scarcity of greenfield land. The market maintains an established character, supporting around 845 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Ringwood North is projected to add 373 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well placed to satisfy this anticipated demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially facilitating growth exceeding current demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ringwood North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ringwood North, worth an estimated $20 million. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.41 billion. 15 are already under construction and 28 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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Infrastructure investments, major works, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 32 key projects with the potential to influence the area, including the Manor Place Estate, Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project, 170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development, and the Kubis Drive and Werac Drive, Ringwood North footpath construction.
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Manor Place Estate
Boutique luxury townhouse estate featuring 13 architect-designed homes with commanding exteriors including Melbourne Black Rock Bricks, Merbau entry steps and courtyard decking. Premium finishes include Belgium timber flooring, Ambassador Stone benchtops, Nero tapware, contemporary freestanding baths, and LG reverse cycle ducted heating and cooling. Located 200 meters from Ringwood North with construction commenced July 2025.
170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development
Corner freehold retail investment on a 1,423 sqm* Commercial 1-zoned site at the Ringwood North Activity Centre, comprising four ground-floor retail shops totalling approximately 584 sqm* with 72m* of frontage to Warrandyte Road and Dickson Crescent. The property is fully leased and carries approved permits for further development, including first-floor offices above the car park, that allow construction to proceed while existing tenants continue trading. The site was taken to public auction on 23 October 2025 by Fitzroys and Stonebridge Property Group on behalf of a private syndicate, with the Commercial 1 zoning supporting future retail, office, residential, or community use.(*Approximate)
Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project
A Maroondah Council initiative to develop a shared strategic plan (Place Opportunities Report) for a more liveable, vibrant, and inclusive neighbourhood activity centre in Ringwood North, one of two first focus areas for the project alongside Croydon South. The plan will guide priorities in placemaking, transport, housing, environment and public spaces within the centre's 800m walkable catchment. Community consultation (survey and workshop) closed in April 2025 and feedback is currently under review by Council, with outcomes to inform a Place Opportunities Report and future investment priorities.The project is funded by the Victorian Planning Authority through its Streamlining for Growth Fund 2022/23.
Kubis Drive and Werac Drive, Ringwood North footpath construction
Council-funded infrastructure project by Maroondah City Council to construct new concrete footpaths on the southern side of Kubis Drive and the eastern side of Werac Drive in Ringwood North. The works include kerb ramps, asphalt alterations, reconstruction of several vehicle crossings, and the removal and potential replacement of eight street trees to improve pedestrian access and safety. Works commenced in August 2025 and are expected to be completed by the end of October 2025.
Dux Churchill
Dux Churchill is a boutique retirement community for independent seniors aged 55 and over, comprising 57 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Developed by Orion International Group, it features shared spaces including a cinema, gym, cafe, and rooftop terrace. Construction is being undertaken by Maben Group.
Bond Central
Contemporary residential development featuring 79 apartments within Ringwood's Central Activity District. The 6-storey development offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments designed by CK Architecture and built by TJA Construction. Geometric design creates privacy between units with floating illusion as building rises. Located with excellent access to transport and Eastland Shopping Centre, designed by EJ Grech & Associates with landscape design by Thai Tongue Design emphasizing sustainability and natural surroundings.
165 Wonga Road Development Site
Expansive 3,012 sqm* General Residential Zone (GRZ) development site adjoining Quambee Reserve, offered for sale via Expressions of Interest. The site is suitable for flexible development outcomes including residential (townhouses), childcare, or medical uses (STCA). Existing improvements include a 14-bedroom dwelling suitable for specialist disability accommodation (NDIS) or community care accommodation. The property has a history of use as a supported residential service.
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.
5,604 residents of Ringwood North are employed, from a labour force of 5,759. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,063, about 79% 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 shows that Ringwood North features a highly qualified labor pool, substantial participation in professional services, an unemployment level of only 2.7%, and an estimated annual jobs growth of 1.6%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,604. The local unemployment rate sits 2.1% under the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, while local labor participation tracks closely with the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. At the Census, 39.1% of workers reported working from home, a metric partly influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training represent the primary fields of employment for local workers.
Education & training demonstrates notable prominence, with local representation tracking at 1.2 times the wider metropolitan average. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing comprises just 2.2% of the workforce, below the regional mark of 5.2%. Given the disparity between working residents and local jobs in Census tallies, this predominantly residential community relies heavily on employment centers elsewhere. AreaSearch assessment of broader SALM and ABS datasets reveals a 1.6% rise in local employment alongside a 1.9% expansion in the labour force over the 12-month period, lifting unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment expanded by 2.1% and the labour force by 2.3%, yielding an identical 0.2 percentage points increase in joblessness. For forward-looking indicators, Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 provide expectations over five and ten-year intervals. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry performance varies considerably. Mapping these sector-level forecasts against the local employment profile suggests Ringwood North could experience employment growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Ringwood North is $2,335 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $882 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,789 a year against an average of $73,987. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 record a median taxpayer income of $54,789 and an average of $73,987 in the suburb of Ringwood North. While exceeding national benchmarks, these figures sit below Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 places modeled March 2026 earnings at roughly $60,060 for the median and $81,105 for the average. In the Census 2021 results, local household earnings reached the 85th percentile ($2,335 weekly). Within the individual income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 range encompasses 28.8% of residents (2,928 individuals), closely aligning with the regional share of 32.8%.
Notably, 37.6% earn above $3,000 weekly, highlighting substantial affluence that underpins local commerce. Disposable income remains elevated, with residents retaining 88.1% of income following housing outlays, positioning the neighborhood in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ringwood North had 3,423 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $436 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that standalone houses made up 98.3% of dwellings in Ringwood North, with 1.7% categorized as other dwellings (including semi-detached units and apartments), contrasting with Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 43.5%, significantly above the metropolitan norm, while 44.4% carried a mortgage and 12.1% were rented. Median monthly home loan repayments stood at $2,200, compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent was $436 against $390 regionally. Relative to national figures, Ringwood North exceeds the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ringwood North counted 3,423 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 29% 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 82.9% of local households, comprising couples with children at 43.0%, couples without children at 29.3%, and single parent families at 9.9%. Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 17.1%, consisting of 15.7% lone person households and 1.5% group households. The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.4% of adults in Ringwood North hold a university qualification, including 24.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 17.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,102 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,105 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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Tertiary attainment across the neighborhood is elevated, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, outperforming both the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region figure of 31.2%. Within this group, bachelor degrees account for 24.6%, postgraduate qualifications represent 7.5%, and graduate diplomas make up 4.3%. Vocational training is similarly well represented, as 30.0% of residents aged 15+ hold technical credentials, split between certificates (17.3%) and advanced diplomas (12.7%). A substantial 29.5% of the local population is actively engaged in formal schooling or study. Primary education accounts for 9.7% of residents, 9.0% attend secondary school, and 5.3% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ringwood North reaches 61 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport in Ringwood North includes 61 operational bus stops. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that generate 2,292 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is favorable, with residents situated an average of 201 meters from their closest stop. Reflecting its suburban character, commuting is predominantly outward-focused, with cars accounting for 90% of journeys and trains accommodating 5%. Vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. In the 2021 Census, 39.1% of workers indicated working from home, a figure influenced by prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit services provide an average frequency of 327 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.
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69.7% of residents in Ringwood North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease prevalence demonstrate strong health results for Ringwood North, characterized by particularly low ailment rates across younger demographics. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 56% of the population (~5,699 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the most widespread medical conditions among locals, diagnosed in 8.1 and 7.5% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.7% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents under 65 exhibit better than average health outcomes. Those aged 65 and over make up 20.6% of the population (2,094 people), higher than the 15.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne.
Although health outcomes for senior residents track above average, their national ranking sits slightly below that of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ringwood North is largely Australian-born, at 76.9% of residents, with 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.7%) and Australian (25.1%). 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 North tracks above average levels, with 23.1% of residents born abroad and 17.6% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the leading religious affiliation, observed by 50.6% of residents. The most pronounced proportional difference appears in Judaism, representing 0.1% of the community compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Ringwood North are English at 25.7% (compared to 20.1% regionally), Australian at 25.1% (compared to 18.4% regionally), and Irish at 7.8%. Other cultural backgrounds show distinct local shares, including Dutch at 1.8% (versus 1.2% regionally), Italian at 5.1% (versus 5.2%), and Chinese at 6.5% (versus 6.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ringwood North is 43. 22.0% 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 demographic profile of Ringwood North skews older, with August 2026 estimates indicating that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprise 20.6% of the population, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne. Conversely, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 20.3% locally against a regional benchmark of 32.1%. The estimated median age is 43, matching the 2021 Census outcome and exceeding both the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, children and young adults (0 - 24) expanded from 30.7% to an estimated 32.0%.
By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated within retiree and elderly cohorts, rising by 424 residents (20%) to 2,519, whereas children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ringwood North
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,964 at the 2021 Census → 10,169 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 (SAL22176). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.