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Rosebud has an estimated 15,224 residents, up from 14,381 at the 2021 Census — a change of 843 people, or 5.9%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 133 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 1,022 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Rosebud is home to an estimated 15,224 residents as of May 2026. This shows a rise of 843 individuals (5.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 14,381 residents. The adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident population of 15,217 determined by AreaSearch using the most recent June 2025 ABS ERP data release combined with 133 validated new addresses since the Census date. This size of population yields a density of 1,021 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across regions analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 5.9% expansion in the suburb of Rosebud since the 2021 census was greater than the 2.0% recorded in the SA3 area, as well as the SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. Demographic expansion was largely fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 68.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas where this information is unavailable, AreaSearch uses the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections, modified by aggregating LGA-level population expansion down to SA2 levels using weighted proportions. The age group expansion percentages derived from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Rosebud is expected to experience population growth that is above the national median for statistical areas, with a projected increase of 1,789 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall rise of 11.7% over the 16 years.
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 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 82 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 138, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permits distributed from statistical datasets, Rosebud has averaged approximately 92 newly approved dwellings annually, totaling an estimated 462 approvals during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 127 during the current FY-26. With an average of 1.7 new residents moving in per new dwelling during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply matches demand closely to foster balanced market conditions, though recent data indicates an acceleration to 3.5 individuals per home over the last 2 financial years, pointing to growing demand and shrinking supply.
Newly built properties carry an average value of $506,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $54.3 million in this financial year, pointing to solid local corporate investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Rosebud displays somewhat elevated construction levels (21.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which offers options to buyers while sustaining existing home values, even though building volumes have decelerated in recent times. Recent construction activity consists of 59.0% standalone houses and 41.0% multi-unit developments or apartments, with this rising proportion of townhouses and apartments offering choices across different budgets, from family residences to affordable compact spaces. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 89.0%), indicating a reduction in available vacant land while addressing modern lifestyle choices and housing affordability constraints. With approximately 222 individuals per building permit, Rosebud is characterized as a low-density locality. Demographic predictions indicate Rosebud is set to add 1,782 inhabitants by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of housing should easily satisfy this demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
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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Changes to local infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans can significantly affect an area's trajectory. In total, a single project has been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on this locality. Key developments include the Rosedale Residential Development, the Arthurs Seat Eagle SkyTower and Alpine Coaster Project, the Greater Dromana Masterplan, and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway Maintenance Program, with the following list highlighting those of greatest interest.
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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.
6,487 residents of Rosebud are employed, from a labour force of 6,900. 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 possesses a balanced labor force that includes both office-based and manual occupations, with the building and construction sector being especially well represented. The locality has an unemployment rate of 6.0% and has seen a 1.2% rise in estimated jobs over the past year, according to AreaSearch compilations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 6,487 working residents, while the unemployment rate sits 1.2% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the proportion of the population participating in the workforce is significantly lower (52.4% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne).
Census data shows that a moderate 18.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality displays a strong concentration in the building sector, with a employment share that is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.8% of the local workforce, which is below the 10.1% average for Greater Melbourne. The heavily residential nature of the locality appears to restrict local employment opportunities, as shown by the comparison of working residents to local job numbers in the Census. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, over the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 1.2% while the active workforce expanded by 0.6%, leading to a drop in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% expansion of its labor force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment predictions from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Rosebud. These five and ten-year projections have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local workforce mix suggests that Rosebud's employment could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate localized population shifts).
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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The suburb of Rosebud's income levels remain below the national average based on the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Rosebud's median taxpayer income is $43,740 while the average stands at $59,229, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $47,948 (median) and $64,927 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Rosebud all rank between the 12th and 14th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 category is the most common, accounting for 28.1% of residents (4,277 people), which is similar to the broader region where 32.8% of people fall into this bracket. Financial strain from housing costs is significant, with only 81.7% of income remaining after housing expenses, 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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Residential structures in Rosebud, according to the latest Census, consisted of 88.7% standalone houses and 11.3% other home types (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metro split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The level of outright home ownership in Rosebud was substantially higher than the Melbourne metro average at 42.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (30.1%) or renters (27.2%). The median monthly mortgage cost in the locality was well below the Melbourne metro average at $1,755, while the median weekly rent stood at $350, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national scale, Rosebud's monthly home loan payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rosebud counted 5,953 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,302 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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Families make up the majority of local households at 63.9%, consisting of 21.0% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.1% of the total, with lone person households representing 33.5% and shared group households making up 2.7%. The median household size of 2.2 residents is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average 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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The locality displays lower levels of higher education, with university graduation rates (16.8%) sitting substantially below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a clear need and opportunity for focused educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificate qualifications (29.4%). Participation in study is notably high, with 26.0% of the population enrolled in formal learning.
This comprises 9.7% in primary school, 7.4% in high school, and 2.7% undertaking higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rosebud reaches 30 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 450 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,150 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transport reviews show 30 active transit stops in Rosebud, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which together provide 447 passenger journeys each week. Transport connection ratings are low, with residents living an average of 1153 meters away from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the locality, the majority of working residents travel out of the area, and cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 96%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 cars per home. A total of 18.8% of working residents work from home (recorded in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 63 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to approximately 14 weekly services for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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 assessments indicate notable challenges for Rosebud, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic health conditions. Health issues are common across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 50% of the population (~7,657 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the locality are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 11.9% and 10.1% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 58.6% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents face distinct health challenges, showing elevated rates of chronic illnesses. The area has 31.8% of its population aged 65 and over (4,841 people), which is significantly higher than the 15.0% average across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among older residents present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the broader community.
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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Rosebud exhibits lower levels of ethnic diversity compared to wider averages, with 88.6% of the population holding citizenship, 82.5% born in Australia, and 93.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.9% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%. Regarding family heritage (parental birthplaces), the three largest ancestry groups in Rosebud are English at 32.5% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 29.2% (well above the regional average of 18.4%), and Irish at 8.9%.
Other notable differences in ethnic backgrounds include Macedonian ancestry at 0.3% of the Rosebud population (compared to 0.7% across the region), Hungarian ancestry at 0.3% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Dutch ancestry at 1.5% (compared to 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rosebud is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 18.6% 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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With a median age of 49, Rosebud is considerably older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and also exceeds the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals that the 75 - 84 age bracket is particularly large (12.4%), whereas the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small (9.0%) compared to Greater Melbourne. This concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is much higher than the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 10.6% to 12.4% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort has shrunk from 10.1% down to 9.0%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic projections indicate significant adjustments in the age mix. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 40% (an increase of 753 people), climbing to 2,641 from 1,887. In addition, the combined age groups of 65 and over will make up 77% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to see reductions in population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rosebud
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 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. | ||
| 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 — 133 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,381 at the 2021 Census → 15,224 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 (SAL22198). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.