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Ringwood North has an estimated 10,164 residents, up from 9,964 at the 2021 Census — a change of 200 people, or 2.0%. That puts 1,943 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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Drawing from analyses of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside address data verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Ringwood North is projected to be approximately 10,164 by May 2026. This represents an addition of 200 residents (2.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 9,964 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 10,156, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 combined with 32 verified new addresses post-Census. With these figures, the local density stands at 1,943 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density of domestic areas monitored by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Ringwood North's post-Census growth of 2.0% trails the broader SA4 territory (3.8%) by 1.8 percentage points, indicating solid underlying expansion metrics. Net growth in the local population was heavily reliant on international migration, which represented roughly 83.0% of the overall population increases lately. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors in 2024, using 2022 as their baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch. Where these datasets are unavailable, AreaSearch uses the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted by allocating LGA-level population growth down to SA2 zones via weighted aggregation. Age-specific growth trajectories from these models are also applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Ringwood North is set to experience growth slightly below the national median for statistical regions, with aggregated SA2 projections pointing to an addition of 412 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 4.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
91 new dwellings have been approved in Ringwood North over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit statistics, downscaled from statistical area profiles, indicate that the suburb of Ringwood North averages roughly 18 residential building approvals annually. This amounts to approximately 91 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 12 approvals logged during FY-26 so far. Even with a declining population in the recent period, the volume of building approvals has been sufficient relatively speaking, which benefits prospective buyers, while the typical value of approved new builds sits at $730,000, showing that builders are focusing on premium, high-value properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $5.0 million during this financial year, underscoring the suburb's primarily residential character. Approved residential designs consist of 59.0% free-standing houses and 41.0% multi-unit dwellings, showcasing a growing diversity of attached housing formats designed to suit various budgets, ranging from large family spaces to compact, entry-level properties. This marks a clear departure from the area's current housing stock, which consists of 98.0% houses, showing that vacant building blocks are scarcer and reflecting evolving lifestyles alongside a demand for diverse, budget-friendly properties. A ratio of roughly 724 residents for each approved home highlights that the suburb of Ringwood North is an exceptionally established property market. Long-term forecasts suggest that the suburb of Ringwood North will gain 404 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Looking at established building trends, the supply of new housing is positioned to comfortably satisfy local demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
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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Local infrastructure updates, major capital projects, and planning changes are highly influential drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 32 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects include the Manor Place Estate, the Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project, the 170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development, and the construction of footpaths on Kubis Drive and Werac Drive, Ringwood North, with the following list detailing the most significant undertakings.
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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.
5,609 residents of Ringwood North are employed, from a labour force of 5,763. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 68.8%. 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 8,056, 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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The suburb of Ringwood North features a highly qualified labor force, with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an annual employment growth estimate of 1.6%, based on aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch. In March 2026, 5,609 locals were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the workforce matched the regional figure of 70.2% closely. Census records highlight that a notable 39.1% of working locals did their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The suburb of Ringwood North displays a particularly high concentration of workers in education & training, representing 1.2 times the wider metropolitan average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 2.2% of the workforce, compared to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. Given the difference between the local working population and resident population counts from the Census, the suburb is highly residential and offers few local jobs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic zones, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment rise by 1.6% and the total labor force expand by 1.9%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Meanwhile, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb by 2.1%, the workforce expand by 2.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future employment trends in the suburb of Ringwood North. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with local workforce profiles to model potential trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies widely by sector. When these industry-specific projections are applied to the local workforce mix, the suburb of Ringwood North's employment is estimated to expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the latest ATO postcode data for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Ringwood North recorded a median income of $54,789 and an average income of $73,987. These metrics exceed the national averages, compared to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $60,060 for the median and $81,105 for the average. The 2021 Census places local household incomes in the top tier at the 85th percentile ($2,335 weekly).
The largest single income bracket comprises 28.8% of households earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (2,927 residents), similar to the regional distribution where 32.8% fall into this bracket. High-income earners are also highly represented, with 37.6% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting strong community wealth. After servicing housing costs, residents keep 88.1% of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary spending, and the suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
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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Residential dwelling types in the suburb of Ringwood North, as recorded in the latest Census, were composed of 98.3% detached houses and 1.7% alternative housing styles (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas metropolitan Melbourne recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative styles. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Ringwood North was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro average, sitting at 43.5%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (44.4%) or tenants (12.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment locally was higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000 at $2,200, while the median weekly rent was $436 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Ringwood North are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs also sit well above the national median 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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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 82.9%, consisting of couples with children (43.0%), couples without children (29.3%), and single-parent households (9.9%). Non-family households account for the remaining 17.1%, with single-person households representing 15.7% and group houses making up 1.5% of the total. The typical household size stands at 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne median 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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The educational profile of the suburb of Ringwood North is distinct within the region, with tertiary qualification rates (36.4% of residents aged 15+) tracking above both the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 regional average of 31.2%, showing a strong community focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 30.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (17.3%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 29.5% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 9.7% enrolled in primary schools, 9.0% in secondary schools, and 5.3% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ringwood North reaches 61 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 960 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 networks include 61 active transit stops within the suburb of Ringwood North, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 5 distinct routes, which combine to support 964 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 201 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90%, and trains accounting for 5%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars, exceeding the wider regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 39.1%, worked from home (according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time). Transit service frequency averages 137 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 15 weekly trips per active 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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Evaluations of health metrics indicate highly positive trends across the suburb of Ringwood North, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality figures and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with younger demographics showing particularly low rates of common health issues, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 56% of the population (~5,696 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the most common chronic conditions in the suburb, affecting 8.1% and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 69.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience health outcomes that are better than average. The suburb has 21.1% of its population aged 65 and over (2,144 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health trends among seniors are above average, although they rank lower nationally than the suburb's younger demographic.
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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The suburb of Ringwood North is above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 23.1% of residents born outside Australia and 17.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in the suburb of Ringwood North, representing 50.6% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family heritage (parental country of birth), the top three ancestries in the suburb of Ringwood North are English at 25.7% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 25.1% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Irish at 7.8%.
There are also notable differences in other ethnic representations: Dutch heritage accounts for 1.8% of the suburb of Ringwood North (compared to 1.2% across the region), Italian heritage is at 5.1% (compared to 5.2%), and Chinese heritage sits at 6.5% (compared to 6.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ringwood North is 43. 21.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 43 years in the suburb of Ringwood North is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and exceeds the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals that the 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented (10.9%), while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (7.6%) than is typical across Greater Melbourne. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.3% to 13.9% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 8.8% to 7.6% and the 55 to 64 group fell from 13.7% to 12.5%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic models project significant changes in the suburb of Ringwood North's age distribution. The cohort aged 85+ is forecast to grow substantially, increasing by 218 people (86%) from 254 to 473. The combined 65+ age categories are expected to make up 66% of the total population growth, illustrating the aging profile of the area. In contrast, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are projected to experience population decreases.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,964 at the 2021 Census → 10,164 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22176). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.