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Rosebud has an estimated 15,287 residents, up from 14,381 at the 2021 Census — a change of 906 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 175 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 1,026 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Rosebud has an estimated population of around 15,287, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations. This marks an addition of 906 people (6.3%) compared to the 14,381 residents counted in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds on AreaSearch's earlier estimate of 15,235 residents from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, incorporating 175 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Population density sits at 1,026 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
With its 6.3% expansion since the 2021 census, the suburb of Rosebud outpaced both the SA3 area (2.0%) and the broader SA4 region, positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner. This population gain was predominantly fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for approximately 68.0% of recent net additions. Demographic projections used by AreaSearch for each SA2 area draw upon the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset anchored to a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset via a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA to SA2 geographies. Age-cohort growth trends from this framework are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated shifts suggest demographic expansion for the suburb of Rosebud will track slightly beneath the national statistical area median, adding an estimated 1,688 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level modelling to deliver an overall 16-year increase of 10.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
462 new dwellings have been approved in Rosebud over the past five years, an average of 92 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 91 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 55% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 130, running ahead of 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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Dwelling construction approvals across Rosebud have averaged roughly 92 residences annually over the previous 5 financial years, yielding a cumulative total of approximately 462 approved dwellings, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS statistical area data. During FY-25 to date, 130 approvals have been logged. The arrival of 1.7 new residents per completed home annually between FY-21 and FY-25 indicates an evenly balanced relationship between supply and demand that fosters steady market conditions. New residences carry an average estimated construction value of $547,000, marginally above regional benchmarks and pointing toward higher-quality residential projects.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $54.3 million this financial year, underscoring strong local non-residential development. Per capita residential development in Rosebud over the 5 year period exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark by 24.0%, providing ample housing diversity while underpinning existing property valuations. Recent building activity comprises 55.0% detached dwellings alongside 45.0% medium and high-density housing, expanding the local footprint of medium-density stock to offer varied options across differing price tiers, ranging from traditional family homes to more affordable compact products. This represents a marked departure from the established housing stock (where houses make up 89.0%), driven by constrained land availability and changing lifestyle or budgetary preferences. The area registers around 131 people per dwelling approval, representative of a low-density built environment. Demographic projections indicate Rosebud is on track to add 1,636 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Maintained building activity at current rates is projected to provide sufficient housing capacity to absorb buyer demand, fostering advantageous conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating residential growth beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rosebud
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Rosebud, worth an estimated $31 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.19 billion. 9 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and sports & recreation. 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 investment and strategic planning programs exert a substantial influence on area performance. A single notable initiative has been highlighted by AreaSearch as having a probable local effect. Major projects across the surrounding district encompass the Rosedale Residential Development, Arthurs Seat Eagle SkyTower and Alpine Coaster Project, Greater Dromana Masterplan, and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway Maintenance Program, with prominent works summarized below.
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Rosedale Residential Development
A luxury private estate featuring 40 single-level townhouses (2-3 bedrooms) designed for downsizers and young families on the Mornington Peninsula. Located in its own boutique community within Rosebud, offering quality low-maintenance homes near beaches, golf courses, vineyards and Peninsula amenities.
Dromana Pier Redevelopment
Complete rebuild of the historic Dromana Pier by Parks Victoria with Victorian Government funding. The project replaces the old, deteriorated 1950s concrete structure with a completely new 180-metre structure featuring solid timber decking, enhanced accessibility, tiered seating, a lower landing for boat access, and safety railings.
Shaping Greater Dromana Plan
Strategic framework adopted by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in September 2024 providing a long-term vision for the Greater Dromana area. The plan coordinates Council-led initiatives across five key themes: environmental protection and climate resilience, sustainable transport and movement networks, community infrastructure and open space, local economic development, and affordable and diverse housing. It also informs concurrent management plans for the Dromana-Arthurs Seat escarpment and Parkdale/Hillview Community Reserve.
Dromana Hub Shopping Centre Refurbishment & Expansion
Redevelopment of the Dromana Hub, the retail and commercial heart of Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula. The project covers two anchor sites around the existing supermarket: a Northern beachfront corner site focused on retail and food and beverage with a strong pedestrian link to the foreshore, and a Southern site behind the supermarket proposed as a new medical centre. Designed by Finnis Architects, the two buildings share a red Corten batten facade language intended to lift the architectural quality of the precinct's carpark and perimeter sites.
2135 Point Nepean Road, Rye
A three-storey, mixed-use building comprising 20 architecturally designed apartments (9 x 2-bedroom and 11 x 3-bedroom) above a ground-floor retail and car park area. The Cera Stribley Architects-designed development features a curved facade, high-end finishes, residents' lounge, beach showers, 'beach box' storage, and a rooftop with a pool, deck, and barbecue facilities, with coastal views.
Hali Dromana
Samuel Property Group's $120 million premium beachfront townhouse development comprising 69 three and four-bedroom townhouses on a 2-hectare site. Designed by Cera Stribley Architects as a contemporary interpretation of 1960s Australian holiday homes, the development transforms the former Kangerong Holiday Park site. Features 7-star energy rating, EV charging provisions, rooftop terraces with water views, community gardens, and sustainable design elements with indigenous landscaping by Tract. Led by Managing Director Illan Samuel, construction began in 2025 with completion expected mid-2027.Starting prices from $1,495,000.
Dromana Preschool Expansion
Modular expansion of Dromana Preschool delivered under the Victorian Government's Building Blocks Capacity Grant program. Works added a new kindergarten room and amenities, doubling capacity and enabling two 3-year-old programs at 15 hours per week (around 33 additional places per day). Official opening was held 24 April 2025.
6 Napier Street Hotel Development
DA approved development for a residential boutique hotel comprising a five-storey building with basement parking, ground floor restaurant, and onsite parking. Positioned on a 1,029sqm corner site close to the waterfront in Rye's commercial precinct.
6,462 residents of Rosebud are employed, from a labour force of 6,876. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 52.4%. 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. 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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Rosebud maintains an employment base balanced across blue-collar and white-collar roles, highlighted by a notable concentration in building and construction, a jobless rate of 6.0%, and estimated year-on-year jobs growth of 1.1% based on AreaSearch statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 6,462 residents are employed. The local unemployment rate sits 1.3% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while labour force participation is substantially lower at 52.4% against the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 18.8% of the local workforce worked remotely, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary industry sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction represents a major area of local specialization, with resident employment in the trade reaching 1.6 times the broader metropolitan proportion. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing 4.8% of workers locally against 10.1% across the wider region. As a largely residential community, local job generation remains modest when comparing the Census working population against resident totals. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data across broader statistical boundaries, local employment rose by 1.1% alongside a 0.6% expansion in the labour pool over the 12-month period, reducing the jobless rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and workforce growth of 2.3%, with unemployment increasing by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context on projected workforce requirements across Rosebud. These five- and ten-year industry projections, mapped against the local worker base, outline potential trajectory paths. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these sectoral forecasts to Rosebud's industry composition points to potential local employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for comparative purposes and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rosebud is $1,183 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $624 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,740 a year against an average of $59,229. 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 indicate a median taxpayer income of $43,740 and an average of $59,229 in the suburb of Rosebud. These earnings sit below nationwide medians, trailing Greater Melbourne where median income is $57,688 and average earnings stand at $75,164. Factoring in 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $47,948 for median income and $64,927 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, household, family, and personal earnings in the suburb of Rosebud all align between the 12th and 14th percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 28.1% of the population (4,295 individuals) receive between $1,500 - 2,999, which compares to 32.8% regionally. Affordability pressures remain high, with residents retaining 81.7% of income, placing the area in the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rosebud had 5,953 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 3% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,755 a month. Rent absorbs 29.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Rosebud were divided between 88.7% separate houses and 11.3% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasted with Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Rosebud was substantially above the metropolitan level at 42.8%, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (30.1%) or occupied by tenants (27.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $1,755, well below the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $350 compared to $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage repayments in Rosebud sit beneath the national benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rosebud counted 5,953 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,328 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the majority of local living arrangements at 63.9%, consisting of couples with children (21.0%), couples without children (29.1%), and single parent families (12.8%). The balance of 36.1% comprises non-family households, including single-person homes at 33.5% and group households at 2.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, below the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.8% of adults in Rosebud hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,742 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 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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University attainment levels in the locality reflect notable educational challenges, with 16.8% holding higher education degrees compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, presenting a key target for future educational engagement. Bachelor degrees are held by 12.1% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training constitutes a major strength, with 41.9% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (29.4%). Engagement in formal study is substantial across the community, with 26.0% of residents actively enrolled in educational institutions.
This cohort comprises 9.7% attending primary schools, 7.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Rosebud reaches 30 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Rosebud contains 30 active public transport stops operating across the suburb, entirely comprising bus infrastructure. A network of 3 separate bus routes serves these locations, delivering a total of 1,069 weekly services. Public transit coverage is limited, with local residents situated an average distance of 1153 meters from their nearest transit point. Private motor vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for outbound commuters, utilized by 96% of travelling workers, with households maintaining an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 18.8% of workers in the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions.
Public transport services run at an average rate of 152 journeys each day across all active routes, delivering approximately 35 weekly transit trips per bus stop.
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58.6% of residents in Rosebud report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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 and mortality statistics evaluated by AreaSearch highlight significant local healthcare challenges in Rosebud, with chronic conditions observed across older and younger residents alike. Private health insurance coverage is comparatively subdued, held by approximately 50% of the population (~7,689 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and an Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical issues diagnosed locally, recorded among 11.9 and 10.1% of residents, respectively, while 58.6% reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Chronic illness rates are also elevated across working-age cohorts.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.2% of the population (4,769 people), substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%, with health measures for older residents presenting specific challenges while tracking in line with wider national population distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rosebud is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.5%) and Australian (29.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show below-average representation in Rosebud, where 88.6% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 82.5% were born within Australia, and 93.4% speak solely English at home. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 44.9% of residents. The most noticeable relative divergence is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. English ancestry represents the largest ancestral background in Rosebud at 32.5% of the populace, exceeding the regional proportion of 20.1%. Australian ancestry accounts for 29.2% of residents against 18.4% regionally, while Irish heritage is recorded at 8.9%.
Other cultural backgrounds show distinctive variations: Macedonian ancestry accounts for 0.3% of Rosebud (against 0.7% regionally), Hungarian stands at 0.3% (matching the regional 0.3%), and Dutch ancestry comprises 1.5% (compared to 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rosebud is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 19.0% 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 the suburb of Rosebud clearly underscores its role as a coastal lifestyle and retirement hub. Seniors aged 65+ comprise 31.2% of the local population as at August 2026, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 20.7% locally versus 32.1% regionally. The estimated median age is 49, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 12 years higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census, which compared to an Australian median of 38. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 29.4% to an estimated 31.2%.
This senior cohort is projected to experience the strongest growth by 2041, increasing by 1,654 (35%) to 6,424 individuals, whereas cohorts of children, young adults, and residents aged 25 - 44 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rosebud
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 175 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,381 at the 2021 Census → 15,287 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 (SAL22198). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.