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Rutherglen has an estimated 2,653 residents, up from 2,579 at the 2021 Census — a change of 74 people, or 2.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Density is about 21 people per 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 evaluations of ABS demographic releases covering the wider region, alongside recent address validations performed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Rutherglen has an estimated population of approximately 2,653 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 74 people (2.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 2,579 people. The variation is calculated from a resident population of 2,652, which AreaSearch calculated by analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 33 validated new addresses identified after the Census date.
With these numbers, the demographic density stands at 21 persons per square kilometer, indicating a setting with generous personal space. The 2.9% expansion rate for the suburb of Rutherglen since the 2021 census was higher than that of the broader SA3 area (1.1%), establishing it as a local leader in growth. This upward trend was chiefly supported by arrivals from other states, who accounted for roughly 55.00000000000001% of the total demographic growth in recent times, though all other contributors such as international arrivals and natural increase also played positive roles. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch implements the projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline year. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack this coverage, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, adapted via a weighted system that aggregates demographic growth from LGA scales down to SA2 scales. The age-specific expansion percentages derived from these aggregations are likewise projected across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Projecting forward, a substantial rise in population is anticipated within the highest quartile of non-metropolitan zones in Australia, with the suburb of Rutherglen projected to add 791 residents by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 29.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
93 new dwellings have been approved in Rutherglen over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 7.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 43, 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics distributed from regional data indicates that the area averages approximately 18 residential building approvals annually, accumulating to an estimated 93 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, approvals have reached 40. Given that an average of 1.1 individuals relocated to the area annually for each new dwelling constructed over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear to be in equilibrium, fostering stable conditions in the market, while new residential structures carry a mean value of $571,000, indicating that builders are focusing on higher-quality offerings within the upscale market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $2.4 million have been documented during this financial year, which highlights that the locality remains dominantly residential. In comparison to the Rest of Vic., local development rates are slightly elevated, tracking 15.0% higher than the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains options for purchasers while supporting demand for existing homes, even though construction speeds have slowed down in recent times. Additionally, all building approvals in recent times have been for detached dwellings, which maintains the low density character of the neighborhood through a focus on standalone residences that draw buyers looking for space. With approximately 190 residents per approved dwelling, the locality displays the hallmarks of a low density community. Looking forward, the local population is projected to expand by 790 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If construction remains at its present pace, the supply of housing may struggle to satisfy this demographic growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rutherglen
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 75 current infrastructure and development projects close to Rutherglen, worth an estimated $3.79 billion. 12 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development plans represent some of the most significant drivers of regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal regional undertakings include the North East Rail Line Upgrade, Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury, Inland Rail - Tottenham To Albury, and the Regional Housing Fund, with the detailed list highlighting the most relevant initiatives.
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JBS Rivalea Corowa Grower Farm
JBS Pork Australia (formerly Rivalea) is investing over $400 million to modernise pork farming operations across the Federation Council area in NSW. The Corowa Grower Farm (Redlands Road) is the existing site being upgraded, while new purpose-built breeding facilities are proposed at Rosewood Park near Mulwala, One Tree Lane near Lowesdale, and Huddans. The project separates growing and breeding operations onto individual sites to improve biosecurity, replaces ageing sheds and infrastructure in stages, and delivers state-of-the-art animal welfare, ventilation, and effluent management systems.Circular economy initiatives include nutrient recycling, expanded biogas capture (doubling CO2 abatement to ~120,000 tonnes per year), and upgraded wastewater treatment. The project supports 650 jobs in the Federation Council area and sources 95% of grain from 550+ local growers. It is being assessed as State Significant Development under the NSW Major Projects Planning Portal (SSD-93652960), with the EIS currently being prepared and community exhibition expected in early 2026. Construction is targeted to commence in 2027, with all sites fully operational by 2030.
Corowa Regional Saleyards Redevelopment Project
The redevelopment includes a 23,662 square metre roof over livestock pens, a new office building, an expanded truck wash for biosecurity, and other operational improvements to protect stock and enhance welfare, positioning it as a premier sheep selling centre with training opportunities.
Corowa Battery Energy Storage System
A proposed 100 MW / 200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a 2-3 hectare site adjacent to the existing Essential Energy Corowa Substation on Wiradjuri country. Developed by Flow Power as a State Significant Development, the project will store surplus renewable energy from local solar generation and release it during peak demand, supporting grid stability via Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) and placing downward pressure on wholesale electricity prices. The project includes a Neighbour Benefit Program (up to $250,000) for residents within 1 km, an $800,000 Community Enhancement Fund, and approximately 70 construction jobs.The EIS underwent public exhibition with submissions closing in May 2026. Construction is expected to take 18 months once approved, with completion targeted for mid-2028.
Corowa Solar Farm
A 39 MW ground-mounted solar PV project over 92 hectares, expected to power 13,000 households and offset 59,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The project features a single axis tracking system and connects to the grid via Essential Energy's substation.
Wangaratta High School Upgrade
Upgrade and modernisation of Wangaratta High School including refurbishment of senior and middle school buildings, new classroom pods, study booths, improved learning spaces, upgraded heating and cooling, acoustic improvements, performing arts building maintenance and VCAL kitchen upgrade. Construction is underway with forecast completion in Q1 2027. Total project funding is $11.7 million, with an additional Minor Capital Works allocation for the VCAL kitchen.
North West Wangaratta Residential Growth Area
Large residential growth area of 215 hectares set to deliver approximately 1670 lots and accommodate 5000 residents. The adopted structure plan includes a neighbourhood activity centre, commercial spaces, and infrastructure upgrades to support population growth.
Wareena Park Oval Upgrade
Reconstruction of Wareena Park Oval on Swan Street including improved drainage, new automatic irrigation system, perimeter fence, AFL posts, synthetic cricket pitch, coach's boxes and concrete pads.
Templeton Street Community Housing Development
$18 million community housing development providing 44 one, two and three-bedroom units. Completed February 2025. Designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, constructed by D5 Build, developed by Uniting Vic.Tas as part of Victorian Government's Big Housing Build initiative.
1,257 residents of Rutherglen are employed, from a labour force of 1,321. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 59.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,200, 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 local area is home to a qualified workforce with notable concentration in industrial and manufacturing fields, and an unemployment rate of 4.8% based on AreaSearch's compiled regional statistics. In March 2026, there were 1,257 working residents, with the local unemployment rate tracking 1.2% higher than the 3.7% recorded in Regional Vic., while participation in the workforce is slightly suppressed at 59.0% compared to the 61.1% average for Regional Vic. Census data indicates that a modest 12.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are manufacturing, healthcare & social assistance, along with accommodation & food services. The local labor market is highly concentrated in manufacturing, where the employment proportion is 2.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, healthcare & social assistance is underrepresented, employing 11.2% of workers compared to the regional average of 16.8%. The region appears to possess a shortage of local jobs, as highlighted by comparing the census count of local jobs against the working resident population. Compiled data from the ABS and SALM for the broader statistical sectors indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 1.9% while employment numbers fell by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 0.8 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where employment decreased by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. National labor projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the area. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. While national 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. When these national industry projections are applied to the local workforce distribution, local employment is modeled to rise by 4.9% over five years and 11.4% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighting exercise for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rutherglen is $1,306 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $722 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,683 a year against an average of $56,395. 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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Tax data compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that local income levels fall below the national average. The median income among local taxpayers is $48,683, while the average income is $56,395, compared to Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Incorporating a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would stand at approximately $53,366 for median earnings and $61,820 for average earnings. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and individual incomes all rank moderately, falling between the 20th and 32nd percentiles.
The distribution of earnings reveals that the largest cohort, comprising 31.7% of local taxpayers (841 people), falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring wider regional trends where 30.3% share this bracket. Although housing costs are modest and allow residents to retain 88.1% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 26th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rutherglen had 1,044 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. 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 distribution of residential structures at the most recent Census consisted of 92.7% houses and 7.2% other housing formats such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Vic. figures of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other structures. Outright home ownership was higher than the Regional Vic. level, standing at 44.8%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (35.7%) or rented (19.5%). The median monthly home loan payment of $1,300 was lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent of $250 was lower than the regional rate of $285.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rutherglen counted 1,044 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 31% 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 households at 67.4%, which is split into couples without children at 30.7%, couples with children at 23.9%, and single-parent households at 11.0%. The remaining 32.6% consists of non-family living arrangements, dominated by single-person households at 30.7% and group housing at 1.4%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.3% of adults in Rutherglen hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 590 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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 local community experiences educational gaps, with university graduation rates of 19.3% falling well below the VIC-wide level of 33.4%. This gap indicates both a developmental hurdle and a target for educational support programs. Among those holding university degrees, bachelor programs are most common at 12.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 3.4% and postgraduate degrees at 3.3%. Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical qualifications, which include advanced diplomas at 10.7% and vocational certificates at 29.3%. Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 26.3% of local residents actively participating in study.
This includes 10.0% attending primary school, 8.3% enrolled in high school, and 2.2% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Rutherglen means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network shows 6 operational passenger stops in the area, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 6 distinct routes, which combine to offer 67 passenger trips per week. Transit access is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 461 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is chiefly residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb to work, with private cars representing the main transit mode at 93%, and walking accounting for 5%. Dwellings have an average of 1.6 vehicles.
A relatively small share of residents (12.2%) work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the impact of pandemic-era restrictions. Transit services average 9 runs per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 11 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.6% of residents in Rutherglen report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Public health outcomes indicate lower performance levels locally, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. Common health problems are slightly elevated relative to averages across both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance uptake is relatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~1,305 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most widely reported health conditions in the region are arthritis and asthma, which affect 10.3% and 9.4% of the population respectively, while 60.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort experiences notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.6% of the community (732 people), which is higher than the 23.9% average across Regional Vic. Seniors in the area exhibit above-average health outcomes, ranking higher relative to national benchmarks than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rutherglen is largely Australian-born, at 92.5% of residents, with 2.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (31.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local area shows below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 92.5% of residents born in Australia, 93.8% holding citizenship, and 97.9% using only English in their homes. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 53.7% of the local population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Regarding family backgrounds, the three most common ancestries are English at 33.5%, Australian at 31.1%, and Irish at 11.7%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.5% of the population compared to 8.8% regionally, German ancestry stands at 4.5% compared to 3.5% regionally, and Macedonian background is present at 0.1% compared to 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rutherglen is 47, older than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 47 years in the local area is considerably higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 years, and far exceeds the national average of 38 years. The demographic breakdown shows a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 years (15.2%), while the 5 - 14 years cohort is relatively small (10.4%) compared to Regional Vic. The concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is well above the national share of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 9.2% to 11.2% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group rose from 4.8% to 5.9%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.2% to 10.6%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 14.8% to 13.3%. By 2041, the age distribution is expected to undergo major shifts. The most significant change will occur in the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is projected to grow by 58% (162 people) to reach 441 from 278, while the 65 to 74 group will see minimal change, growing by 1% and adding only 2 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rutherglen
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, 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,579 at the 2021 Census → 2,653 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 (SAL22217). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.