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Rockbank has an estimated 3,688 residents, up from 2,583 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,105 people, or 42.8%. Growth has averaged 7.1% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 723 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 850 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 the analysis of population adjustments from the ABS for the wider region, combined with recent addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Rockbank has a population calculated to be approximately 3,688 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,105 people (42.8%) from the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 2,583 individuals. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 3,045, determined by AreaSearch after analyzing the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics, along with an extra 723 verified new locations since the Census date.
Such a population count results in a density of 849 persons per square kilometer, a level that matches the typical values observed across places studied by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 42.8% for the suburb of Rockbank since the 2021 census was higher than the state average (9.3%) and the national benchmark, placing the area as a regional growth leader. Population increases in the area were mainly supported by interstate arrivals, which made up around 85.0% of total population additions in recent times, though all other contributors such as natural increases and overseas arrivals also played positive roles. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch adopts the projections of the ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with 2022 as the starting year. For any SA2 regions missing from this dataset, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, modifying them by using a weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA scale to the SA2 scale. Age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future population patterns, the area is expected to experience exceptional growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. Over this timeframe, the suburb of Rockbank is projected to add 5,906 persons to 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing a total rise of 139.0% over the 16 years.
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663 new dwellings have been approved in Rockbank over the past five years, an average of 132 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 36 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 138, broadly in line with 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building permits allocated from statistical area records, the suburb of Rockbank has averaged approximately 132 housing starts with development approval annually, leading to an estimated 663 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26127 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.3 new residents per year per constructed dwelling over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the relationship between supply and demand seems well-proportioned, resulting in stable market dynamics, while recent numbers indicate this ratio has dropped to 0.4 people per dwelling over the previous 2 financial years, reflecting more balanced supply conditions.
New residential construction shows an average expected building cost of $373,000. In addition, $1.8 million in non-residential development permits have been recorded in the current financial year, highlighting the residential focus of this locality. Relative to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Rockbank exhibits 124.0% higher development activity per person, which should offer purchasers plenty of options. This rate is significantly higher than the national norm, showing high developer optimism in the local market. New building approvals consist of 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% medium and high-density choices, maintaining the low-density characteristics of the locality with a clear focus on separate houses designed for buyers seeking extra space. The area has roughly 21 individuals per residential permit, which indicates a growing market. Moving forward, the suburb of Rockbank is forecast to add 5,127 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Construction progress is keeping up with these growth forecasts, though buyers might face increased competition as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rockbank
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rockbank, worth an estimated $650 million. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43 billion. 46 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Few factors can affect local area trends as much as updates to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. A total of 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Melton Line Upgrade, Willow Springs, Thornhill Park, and the Opalia Estate, Weir Views, with the following details focusing on those likely to be of most relevance.
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Melton Line Upgrade
The 650 million dollar Melton Line Upgrade is preparing the corridor to run longer 9-car VLocity trains from 2027, one year ahead of schedule, boosting peak passenger capacity by 50 per cent. The project includes platform extensions at Caroline Springs and Deer Park (already complete), with extensions at Rockbank and Cobblebank scheduled for 2026. A new train stabling yard is being built at Cobblebank (Abey Road), 700 metres east of the new Melton Station, designed to operate 24/7 and future-proofed to stable Metro trains when the line is later electrified.The yard will feature dedicated worker facilities and parking, CCTV, a solar system and native landscaping. Construction commenced in January 2026, with the stabling yard early works underway and main construction starting mid-2026. The project is jointly funded with 325 million dollars each from the Australian and Victorian governments and works alongside the new four-platform elevated Melton Station opening in late 2026 and the four Melton Level Crossing Removals.
Willow Springs
A $120-million house and land development by Golden Age Group, featuring 406 homes, targeting growth in Melbourne's suburbs.
Rockbank Town Centre Development
A 14.21 hectare major mixed-use development adjacent to Rockbank Train Station, serving as the primary retail hub for the western growth corridor. The site was recently acquired by Woolworths' development arm, Fabcot, for 22.5 million AUD. Groundbreaking is scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026, featuring a full-line Woolworths supermarket, approximately 30 specialty stores, cafes, and services. The project is a key component of the Rockbank Major Town Centre Urban Design Framework, designed to create a walkable, self-sustaining community hub.
Plains Circuit Retail Site
A 5,385 sqm retail development site adjoining the established HomeCo Woodlea Town Centre within the Woodlea masterplanned community. The prominent corner site has approximately 209 metres of street frontage and is being marketed for retail or other compatible commercial uses. The land was offered for sale via Expressions of Interest in 2025 and had subsequently been recorded as sold, with future development yet to commence.
Aintree Children's and Community Centre
Integrated children's and community facility under construction in Aintree, delivered as a partnership between the Victorian School Building Authority and Melton City Council under the Building Blocks Partnership program. The centre will offer kindergarten places for up to 132 children at a time, maternal and child health consulting rooms, and multipurpose community meeting spaces. The project supports the expansion of Victoria's free kindergarten reforms and forms part of a wider $37.7 million Building Blocks investment across 10 projects in the City of Melton.
Woodlea Estate
Woodlea is a 711-hectare greenfield masterplanned community in Aintree and Bonnie Brook, around 29km west of Melbourne's CBD within the City of Melton. Delivered in partnership by Mirvac and Victoria Investments & Properties (VIP), it is planned to comprise approximately 7,000 dwellings housing close to 20,000 residents at full build-out, with more than 16,000 residents already living on site. About 30 percent of the footprint is dedicated to open space across more than 16 parks, including an adventure precinct, dog park, skatepark and a 10-hectare active open space precinct with two soccer fields and a sports pavilion.The community is anchored by the Coles-anchored Woodlea Town Centre (opened 2021) and supports several schools, including Aintree Primary, Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Yarrabing Secondary College and Dharra Specialist School, with a new state primary school and kindergarten north of Taylors Road due to open in 2027. A third and final display village of 38 homes across 17 builders launched in February 2025. The Aintree Major Town Centre Urban Design Framework (formerly Rockbank North MTC) was adopted by Melton City Council on 22 September 2025, providing for around 1,420 dwellings, 36,000 square metres of retail floor space and over 6,400 jobs in its ultimate form. Construction is staged through to the early 2030s.
Taylors Road and Plumpton Road Traffic Lights
As part of the broader Taylors Road Corridor Upgrade Plan, this project involves upgrading the existing T-intersection at Taylors Road and Plumpton Road, Fraser Rise, to a four-way signalised intersection. Works include road expansion and realignment to improve traffic flow, installation of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, public lighting upgrades, new landscaping, drainage improvements, and underground relocation of essential services. The upgrade is intended to improve safety at a high-volume, accident-prone intersection and accommodate future growth in Fraser Rise, Aintree, Bonnie Brook and the wider Taylors Road catchment, which is expected to gain around 70,000 new residents by 2046.Construction commenced in late 2024 and is expected to be substantially complete by late 2025, with signal energisation targeted for early 2026 pending sign-off from relevant authorities.
Bridgefield Estate
A completed 91-hectare masterplanned residential community in Rockbank, developed by 3L Alliance. The estate, now sold out, features 1,002 lots and is home to over 3,000 residents. Key amenities include landscaped parks, wetlands, sporting fields, and a private residents club with a pool, gym, lounge, tennis courts, and function space. Infrastructure upgrades include a new signalised intersection on Greigs Road and Innovation Avenue. The project adjoins the Rockbank train station and the future Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre.
1,662 residents of Rockbank are employed, from a labour force of 1,765. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 79.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,064, about 83% 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 Rockbank features a well-educated labor force with representation across various sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.8%, based on AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area figures. As of March 2026, 1,662 local residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 1.0% higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, and the participation rate is significantly higher than average (79.6% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate that a moderate 21.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The major employment industries for residents are transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and construction. The community displays a distinct job specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with a workforce share that is 2.8 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, education & training is underrepresented, making up 5.1% of employment compared to 9.2% across the wider region. This mostly residential locality seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of local workers against the resident population in Census data. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from wider statistical areas, during the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 9.6% and total employment fell by 10.8%, which led to a 1.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment expanded by 2.1%, the workforce grew by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate went up by 0.2 percentage points. The national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia can provide extra context regarding future labor demand in the suburb of Rockbank. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to project future employment trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the industry mix in the suburb of Rockbank indicates that local employment is likely to rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rockbank is $1,781 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $896 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,444 a year against an average of $58,552. 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 most recent postcode level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Rockbank has a median taxpayer income of $51,444, with an average of $58,552. This sits below the national average, and compares to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates point to approximately $56,393 for the median and $64,185 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Rockbank sit around the 59th percentile nationwide.
Income breakdowns show that 43.2% of the population (1,593 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring trends in the wider region where 32.8% of the population are in this bracket. Housing affordability pressure is significant, leaving only 81.4% of income after housing costs, which ranks at the 49th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rockbank had 912 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Rockbank at the last Census was composed of 87.7% separate houses and 12.3% other dwelling categories (such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative housing types), compared to the Melbourne metro split of 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in the suburb of Rockbank was lower than the Melbourne metro average, standing at 15.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (51.6%) or tenants (32.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was lower than the Melbourne metro average at $1,800, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $360, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Rockbank are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rockbank counted 912 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,302 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households are the main household type at 71.3% of all households, consisting of 37.1% couples with children, 22.6% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.7% of the total, with single person households representing 25.8% and group households making up 3.2% of the mix. The median household size of 2.6 people is equal to the Greater Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in Rockbank hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 10.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 486 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 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 area is distinct within the region, with university attainment rates (31.3% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the SA3 area average of 24.3%, showing a local focus on higher education qualifications. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (15.2%) and certificates (19.1%). Participation in study is quite high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 10.7% in primary school, 5.9% in high school, and 4.8% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rockbank reaches 8 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 780 services a week. The typical home sits about 620 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 transit analysis shows 8 active transit stops running within the suburb of Rockbank, consisting of a selection of bus services. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which combine to support 783 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 615 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because it is a residential area, most employed residents travel outside the area for work. The car remains the main form of transit at 87%, while 8% use the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per home.
Approximately 21.8% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 111 trips per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 97 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.9% of residents in Rockbank report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators point to positive trends for residents in the suburb of Rockbank, with AreaSearch's analysis of death rates and chronic health conditions showing results that align with national averages. The analysis shows a standard rate of common health issues across both younger and older cohorts, while the level of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~1,845 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic conditions in the locality were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.8 and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 79.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The population under the age of 65 shows better than average health outcomes. Residents aged 65 and older make up 6.6% of the population (243 people), which is lower than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Health measures for these seniors are above average, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.9% of Rockbank residents were born overseas and 54.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (13.5%) and Australian (13.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Rockbank exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 47.9% of residents born outside Australia and 54.8% using a language other than English at home. The main religion in the suburb of Rockbank is Christianity, representing 41.1% of the population. However, the most notable difference is in the Other category, which represents 14.5% of the population, a level significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the top three groups represented in the suburb of Rockbank are Other, comprising 28.7% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Indian, comprising 13.5% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 4.2%, and Australian, comprising 13.0% of the population, which is lower than the regional average of 18.4%.
In addition, there are notable differences in other backgrounds: Maltese is overrepresented at 3.9% of the suburb of Rockbank (compared to 1.1% in the region), Croatian at 1.4% (compared to 0.7% regionally) and Samoan at 1.3% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rockbank is 33, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 2 years older than at the 2021 Census. 26.5% 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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Having a median age of 33, the suburb of Rockbank is younger than Greater Melbourne with its median of 37 and sits below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Rockbank has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (19.6%) but fewer people in the 75 - 84 bracket (1.4%). The proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 sits well above the national level of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the average age of residents has increased by 1.9 years, with the median rising from 31 to 33.
The 5 to 14 age group grew from 11.9% to 19.6% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort expanded from 10.0% to 15.6%. On the other hand, the 25 to 34 cohort fell from 26.1% to 13.6% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.4% to 7.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that the age structure in the suburb of Rockbank will change by 2041. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow significantly, increasing by 1,341 people (233%) from 575 to 1,917.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rockbank
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 723 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,583 at the 2021 Census → 3,688 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 (SAL22186). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.