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Rye has an estimated 9,756 residents, up from 9,438 at the 2021 Census — a change of 318 people, or 3.4%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 548 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 assessments of official demographic updates for the wider region, alongside recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Rye has a projected population of approximately 9,756 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 318 individuals (3.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 9,438 residents. This shift is derived from an estimated resident count of 9,755, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 release of estimated resident population figures from the ABS, supplemented by 12 confirmed new addresses since the Census date.
Such a population size corresponds to a density of 547 residents per square kilometer, indicating low density living conditions and scope for future expansion. The 3.4% rate of growth in the suburb of Rye since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (2.0%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. Expansion during this timeframe was almost exclusively driven by net arrivals from abroad. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, are used for SA2 areas. For SA2 areas lacking this coverage, projections are compiled from the 2023 Victorian State Government LGA forecasts, adjusted via a weighted aggregation process to translate LGA gains to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these expected demographic transformations, the suburb of Rye is projected to experience population expansion above the median of areas analyzed, with total resident numbers expected to rise by 1,597 people by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 16.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
333 new dwellings have been approved in Rye over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 84 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 61, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of building approval statistics indicates that the suburb of Rye averages approximately 66 new residential approvals annually, amounting to a total of 333 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 56 approvals have been logged. Given that only one new resident per year was added for every home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, the local housing supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with diverse options and leaving room for population growth beyond current projections. Approved residential builds carry an average value of $1,271,000, indicating that builders are focusing on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $20.0 million in the current financial year, pointing to a moderate level of non-residential development. In comparison to the wider Greater Melbourne area, building activity in the suburb of Rye is slightly elevated, running at 34.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year timeframe, which helps sustain property values while ensuring options for buyers. The mix of new construction is heavily skewed toward detached houses at 98.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up just 2.0%, which maintains the low-density character of the area and appeals to buyers seeking space. The ratio of residents to each home approval stands at roughly 96 people, reflecting a low-density development market. Looking forward, the suburb of Rye is projected to gain 1,596 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates. Assuming current construction volumes persist, new housing supply is expected to comfortably accommodate this growth, ensuring balanced conditions for purchasers and potentially allowing for population gains that exceed current baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rye
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rye, worth an estimated $37 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.49 billion. 15 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture. 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 works, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional change. Four projects have been identified as having a likely impact on the local area, including the hotel development at 6 Napier Street, the development at 2135 Point Nepean Road, the upgrade of the Rye Foreshore Promenade, and the reconstruction of the Rye Pier.
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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.
Rye Foreshore Promenade Redevelopment
The Rye Foreshore Promenade Redevelopment is part of the Rye Township Plan Stage 1, Part B. The project creates a strong central axis to the pier, acting as the main gateway to the foreshore. Works include a refurbished central walkway, new plaza spaces, pedestrian crossings on Point Nepean Road, connecting pathways, and landscaping. The project enhances public open space by replacing the eastern pier carpark and improves connectivity and accessibility for the community.
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.
Rye Pier Reconstruction
Two-stage reconstruction of Rye Pier delivering a wider timber deck, updated L-shaped head with accessible low landings, solar lighting, seating, interpretative signage trail and improved all-abilities access. Stage 1 rebuilt the pier approach in 2022; Stage 2 rebuilt and upgraded the outer pier and head in 2023-2024. The pier reopened to the community and final works were completed in June 2024.
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.
4,639 residents of Rye are employed, from a labour force of 4,829. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 56.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 8,004, about 82% 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 labor pool is characterized by skilled workers, particularly in the construction sector, with an unemployment rate sitting at 3.9% and job growth estimated at 1.4% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,639. The unemployment rate is 0.8 percentage points lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, although the participation rate of 56.0% is considerably lower than the metropolitan figure of 70.2%. Census records show that a high proportion of employed residents (26.3%) worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary sources of employment for local workers are construction, healthcare and social assistance, and retail trade. The workforce shows a highly pronounced concentration in construction, with representation levels reaching 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, financial services and insurance have a minimal footprint, employing only 2.1% of working residents compared to 4.9% across the wider region. The comparison between the number of local jobs and the resident working population suggests that this mostly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS information, which combines data from larger statistical regions, employment figures rose by 1.4% and the labour force grew by 1.0% during the year to March 2026, leading to a 0.4 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding future job demand in Rye. These outlooks span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Rye's current employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this simple weighting exercise for illustration does not factor in localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rye is $1,334 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $702 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,732 a year against an average of $73,538. The average runs 72% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 latest postcode-level tax statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Rye exceed the national average, with a median of $42,732 and an average of $73,538. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, local incomes are estimated to have reached approximately $46,843 (median) and $80,612 (average) by March 2026. However, Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are relatively low, falling between the 22nd and 28th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 27.3% of households (2,663 residents) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, mirroring the regional distribution where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with only 84.3% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 23rd percentile for affordability and the 5th decile for SEIFA income rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rye had 3,724 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $372 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 27.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Rye consisted of 94.8% standalone houses and 5.3% other dwelling types, such as townhouses and apartments. This differs from metropolitan Melbourne, where houses make up 67.9% of dwellings and other formats account for 32.1%. Home ownership is high at 47.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (30.8%) or renters (21.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,800, and the median weekly rent was $372, both of which are lower than the metropolitan Melbourne medians of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Rye are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rye counted 3,724 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 66.9% of all local households, divided between couples without children (33.5%), couples with children (22.6%), and single-parent households (10.0%). The remaining 33.1% of households are non-family arrangements, which are predominantly single-person households (30.2%) alongside a small share of group households (2.8%). The median household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the metropolitan Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.2% of adults in Rye hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 411 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,023 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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Educational attainment levels present a distinct profile, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (24.2%) falling well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade credential, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificate qualifications (26.9%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 25.8% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This student cohort includes 9.8% in primary schools, 7.2% in secondary schools, and 3.2% in higher education or vocational institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rye reaches 67 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 420 services a week. The typical home sits about 440 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Local transit options include 67 bus stops operating within the area. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which provide a combined total of 421 weekly passenger journeys. Public transport accessibility is moderate, with dwellings situated an average of 439 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles remain the primary means of transport, used by 94% of commuting residents, and average vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 cars per household, which is higher than the metropolitan average. Additionally, 26.3% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Transit routes provide an average of 60 daily trips across the network, translating to approximately 6 weekly services per bus stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.9% of residents in Rye report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators for the local population are generally positive, with mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence aligning closely with national averages across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is notably high, with approximately 56% of residents (around 5,450 individuals) holding cover. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 10.9% and 8.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 62.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents of working age exhibit a higher than average rate of chronic illnesses.
The demographic is older, with 32.6% of the population aged 65 and over (3,180 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne. Seniors in the area enjoy relatively good health outcomes, with metrics matching broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rye is largely Australian-born, at 83.3% of residents, with 8.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (26.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population has a lower level of cultural diversity compared to broader averages, with citizens making up 87.6% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 83.3%, and monolingual English speakers comprising 91.6%. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 46.1% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is among Jewish residents, who make up 0.2% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. The most common ancestries reported are English at 31.8% of the population (significantly higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 26.8% (well above the regional average of 18.4%), and Irish at 10.3%.
Other ethnic groups show minor differences compared to the metropolitan area, with Italian ancestry recorded at 4.8% (compared to 5.2% regionally), Greek at 2.2% (compared to 2.7% regionally), and French at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rye is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 17.8% 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 residents is 51 years, which is significantly older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 15.5% of the population, compared to the national average of 9.4%. Conversely, the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 8.9%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 9.3% to 12.0% of the population, and the 85+ cohort has risen from 3.3% to 5.1%. During the same period, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.7% to 12.4%, and the 65 to 74 group decreased from 16.6% to 15.5%.
Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, the 85+ population will grow by 139%, increasing by 690 individuals from 497 to 1,188. Over-65 age groups are expected to account for 86% of all population growth, while the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rye
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,438 at the 2021 Census → 9,756 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 (SAL22220). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.