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Safety Beach (Vic.) has an estimated 6,076 residents, down from 6,328 at the 2021 Census — a change of 252 people, or 4.0%. That puts 1,021 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population releases alongside new addresses validated since the Census, the suburb of Safety Beach (Vic.) has an estimated population of approximately 6,076 as of Aug 2026. This represents a reduction of 252 people (4.0%) compared with the 2021 Census tally of 6,328 people. Such movement is derived from an estimated resident population of 6,072 determined by AreaSearch after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, combined with 86 validated new addresses post-Census. Population density stands at 1,021 persons per square kilometer, broadly aligning with typical levels across AreaSearch study areas.
Across the preceding ten years, the suburb of Safety Beach (Vic.) achieved sustained expansion with a 2.8% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the broader SA3 area. Net gains in recent times were largely underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 86.0% of total demographic growth. Projections published in 2024 (referencing 2022 as the base year) by ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 regions, supplemented by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections using weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregation methods where needed. Cohort-specific growth rates from these models are incorporated across all geographies between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, strong long-term expansion is indicated, placing the suburb of Safety Beach (Vic.) in the upper quartile of evaluated districts with a forecast gain of 1,898 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, marking an overall increase of 31.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
222 new dwellings have been approved in Safety Beach (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, well below 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 ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Safety Beach averages approximately 44 residential approvals per year. Across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 222 homes secured planning approval, including 27 so far in FY-25. Despite recent population contraction, this development cadence has sustained sound relative supply for purchasers, with newly approved residences averaging an expected construction cost of $650,000, illustrating builder concentration on higher-tier, premium residential stock. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $5.9 million were recorded this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character. Per capita dwelling approvals in Safety Beach sit at roughly three-quarters of the Greater Melbourne level, positioning the suburb around the 50th percentile across the country.
Recent construction approvals comprise 48.0% detached houses alongside 52.0% attached dwellings, highlighting a transition toward medium-density living that delivers accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This split contrasts sharply with the established residential fabric (presently 78.0% houses), signaling tighter land availability while meeting changing lifestyle and affordability requirements, with a low-density profile reflected by roughly 297 people per approval. Long-term forecasts indicate Safety Beach will expand by 1,894 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. If residential construction remains at current volumes, future supply could struggle to satisfy incoming demand, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Safety Beach (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Safety Beach (Vic.), worth an estimated $283 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.68 billion. 10 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and environmental & disaster management. 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 capital expenditure, major works, and strategic planning initiatives exert significant influence over regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 key projects anticipated to affect the locality, including the Martha Cove Marina Village Centre, Mornington Peninsula Freeway Maintenance Program, Dromana Estate Residential Community, and Dromana Hub Shopping Centre Refurbishment & Expansion.
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Martha Cove Marina Village Centre
A 6.4 hectare permit-approved mixed-use marina village centre at Safety Beach on the Mornington Peninsula. The masterplan comprises 13 superlots delivering up to 315 dwellings including waterfront apartments and townhomes, along with retail, hospitality, and marina-support facilities. Several superlots are completed and occupied including The Moorings and The Wheelhouse apartment buildings with restaurant Martha's Table now trading. The final four superlots containing up to 142 additional apartments and hospitality tenancies were offered for sale in 2023 and remain subject to individual development applications.
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 Estate Residential Community
A master-planned residential community proposed on a large landholding at 359-399 Nepean Highway, Dromana, on the Mornington Peninsula. The project envisions over 300 residential lots and premium townhouses, with a potential future retail precinct. The site sits within the Greater Dromana strategic planning area, where Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is undertaking long-term residential investigation and rezoning work. No active construction or approved permit has been confirmed as of 2026; the project remains subject to planning and strategic framework outcomes.
La Mer Martha Cove Estate
Premium waterfront townhouse development featuring 57 luxury residences in the master-planned Martha Cove community. Double and triple-level townhouses with 3-4 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms, and double garage. Located within a unique 94-hectare waterfront estate with marina, retail precinct, and direct access to Port Phillip Bay.
Osprey Martha Cove
Award-winning collaboration between Figurehead Group and Wolveridge Architects featuring 18 boutique architectural apartments designed for coastal living. Each apartment features unique 'lightwell breezeway' entrances providing crossflow ventilation while maintaining security. Completed in March 2024 and winner of the 2024 Urban Developer Awards Small-Scale Residential category. Features beach house inspired design with natural light, sea breezes and landscaped central courtyard.
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.
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.
2,835 residents of Safety Beach (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 2,945. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 54.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,860, about 80% 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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AreaSearch aggregations show that Safety Beach possesses a capable local workforce, marked by a prominent construction presence and an unemployment rate of only 3.7%. As of March 2026, 2,835 residents are employed. While the local jobless rate sits 1.0% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, the labour participation rate of 54.6% trails the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. In addition, Census records show that 27.2% of workers operated from home, a metric likely influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. Local workers are primarily employed across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction represents a major local specialization, with resident representation reaching 1.6 times regional levels. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.5% of local employment, well below the 10.1% recorded regionally. Comparing resident workers against local place-of-work counts indicates that the suburb provides limited employment opportunities within its own borders. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistical data shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.0% while employment declined by 2.2%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% lift in employment and a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, alongside a matching 0.2 percentage point rise. National five- and ten-year employment outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context on potential workforce trajectories when mapped to the local industry base. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories differ substantially by industry. Extrapolating these industry trends against the local workforce mix suggests employment could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (representing a baseline weighting calculation that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Safety Beach (Vic.) is $1,468 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $731 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,854 a year against an average of $68,796. The average runs 47% 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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Postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal a median taxpayer income of $46,854 and an average of $68,796 in Safety Beach, slightly exceeding the national baseline while trailing Greater Melbourne medians of $57,688 and averages of $75,164. Adjusting for 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $51,361 (median) and $75,414 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places personal, family, and household earnings moderately low, between the 33rd and 34th percentiles. Regarding income distribution, 28.6% of local earners (1,737 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, compared to 32.8% across the broader region.
Housing costs present significant challenges, leaving only 82.2% of income uncommitted (31st percentile), while the area sits within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Safety Beach (Vic.) had 2,529 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 2% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 31.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Safety Beach consisted of 77.8% standalone houses and 22.2% other dwellings including semi-detached houses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared with 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership in Safety Beach reached 43.4%, noticeably outperforming the metropolitan rate, while mortgaged homes accounted for 32.0% and rental accommodation comprised 24.6%. Typical monthly mortgage payments matched the Melbourne metro baseline of $2,000, whereas median weekly rent was $460, above Melbourne metro's $390. Across Australia, typical monthly mortgage costs are $1,863 and weekly rents sit at $375, placing Safety Beach payments above the national standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Safety Beach (Vic.) counted 2,529 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 71.7%, consisting of couples without children (39.1%), couples with children (22.0%), and single parent households (10.0%). The balance of 28.3% comprises non-family residences, where single-person households account for 26.7% and group dwellings represent 1.7%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, which is below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.9% of adults in Safety Beach (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 14.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 25.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in the locality is comparatively low, with university qualifications held by 20.9% of residents relative to the Greater Melbourne figure of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 38.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical or trade qualifications, comprising certificates (25.1%) and advanced diplomas (13.2%). Formal study engages 22.6% of the local population. Within this student cohort, secondary school students represent 7.3%, primary school enrollments comprise 6.7%, and tertiary students account for 3.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Safety Beach (Vic.) reaches 20 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 960 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Public transport within Safety Beach includes 20 operational bus stops. These facilities are served across 2 dedicated routes that collectively generate 960 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is moderate, with typical dwellings situated 421 meters from the closest stop. Given the area's residential orientation, the vast majority of workers commute outward, with private vehicles accounting for 96% of journeys. Households maintain an average of 1.5 vehicles, outpacing regional norms, while 27.2% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census period. Across all transit routes, scheduled services average 137 daily journeys, providing approximately 48 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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62.4% of residents in Safety Beach (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics show favourable health measures for Safety Beach, with broad illness rates remaining modest and older demographic cohorts tracking near the national norm. Private health insurance participation is relatively strong at approximately 54% of the population (~3,282 people), compared with 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 10.8% and 7.8% of individuals respectively, while 62.4% reported no medical ailments, compared with 72.6% regionally. Working-age cohorts record standard health benchmarks. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 35.3% of the community (2,144 people), substantially higher than the 15.1% share in Greater Melbourne.
Although health outcomes for local seniors exceed regional averages, their national standing is slightly lower than that of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Safety Beach (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 77.6% of residents, with 8.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (27.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Safety Beach generally mirror broader regional trends, with Australian-born residents accounting for 77.6% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 89.8%, and 91.7% utilizing only English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious denomination, representing 54.1% of residents compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Assessing parental lineage, English ancestry ranks highest at 31.6% of the population, well above the 20.1% regional figure, followed by Australian ancestry at 27.0% (against 18.4% regionally) and Irish background at 8.2%. Other distinct heritage groups include residents of Italian descent at 5.7% (compared to 5.2% regionally), Greek heritage at 2.7% (matching 2.7% regionally), and Dutch lineage at 1.9% (exceeding the 1.2% regional rate).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Safety Beach (Vic.) is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 17.6% 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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Demographic data clearly reflects Safety Beach's status as a lifestyle and retirement enclave. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65 and over constitute 35.3% of the local population, contrasting with 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas individuals aged 25 - 44 represent just 16.6% against a regional benchmark of 32.1%. The median age is estimated at 53 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census and sitting 16 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census, while the Australian Census median was 38. The 65+ cohort expanded from 33.1% at the Census to an estimated 35.3% and is projected to provide the largest volume of incoming residents by 2041, increasing by 1,222 (57%) to reach 3,367.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Safety Beach (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 86 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,328 at the 2021 Census → 6,076 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22222). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.