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Scoresby has an estimated 6,199 residents, up from 6,066 at the 2021 Census — a change of 133 people, or 2.2%. 114 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 713 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, and recent addresses confirmed by AreaSearch since the Census, Scoresby's population is projected to be approximately 6,199 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 133 people (2.2%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,066 individuals. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 6,175, determined by AreaSearch after examining the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and incorporating an extra 114 confirmed new addresses since the Census date. This population size results in a density of 713 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 2.2% growth rate in Scoresby since the census is within 0.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (3.1%), indicating competitive local growth. The primary contributor to local population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 71.0% of all population increases during recent timeframes. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population increases from the LGA level down to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth patterns derived from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographics, a growth rate exceeding the national median is projected, with the area expected to add 1,076 residents by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing a total increase of 17.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
225 new dwellings have been approved in Scoresby over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That is 7.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical geographic data, Scoresby averages approximately 45 residential approvals each year, with an estimated 225 dwellings authorized over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 14 so far in FY-26. Since the local population decreased during the preceding period, the volume of new supply has likely matched demand, providing buyers with options, while new homes carry an average building cost of $505,000, suggesting developers are concentrating on the upper-tier market with higher-end builds. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $23.7 million this financial year, indicating a moderate level of non-residential construction activity.
Compared to Greater Melbourne, Scoresby exhibits 59.0% higher development activity per resident, giving purchasers more choices, even though construction pace has slowed lately. Recent building activity is evenly split between 50.0% standalone homes and 50.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density options offers cheaper entry points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This is a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 96.0% of dwellings), indicating a shrinking pool of buildable land and reflecting evolving lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied, economical housing. There are roughly 182 residents for every single dwelling approval, highlighting a low-density property market. Looking forward, Scoresby's population is projected to expand by 1,052 people by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Under current building patterns, new housing supply is poised to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth that outpaces current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Scoresby
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 112 current infrastructure and development projects close to Scoresby, worth an estimated $29.2 billion. 22 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. 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 updates, major construction works, and planning policies have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects that are expected to influence the suburb. Key developments include Scoresby Village Residential Estate, Six-Storey Aged-Care Facility, Knoxfield Industrial Estate Redevelopment, and Knox Off the Plan Developments, with the list below highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Scoresby Village Residential Estate
Large master planned residential community in Scoresby delivering more than 450 new dwellings in a mix of townhouses and apartments, with internal streets, pocket parks and integrated community open space directly adjoining the Knoxfield activity area and Scoresby Village shopping precinct.
Waverley One Estate
A major masterplanned community transforming the 15-hectare former Jenkins Apple Orchard. The development is set to feature approximately 365 to 450 residences, primarily consisting of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom townhomes. The project includes a significant neighbourhood activity centre with a supermarket, specialty retail stores, office spaces, and a large central park designed to preserve the local green wedge character and provide connectivity to the Dandenong Valley Parklands.
Knoxfield Industrial Estate
Dexus-owned industrial estate at 20 Henderson Road, Knoxfield, comprising two high-quality office and warehouse buildings with total warehouse space ranging from 13,000 sqm to 36,123 sqm. The estate is an established distribution and logistics facility with large hardstand areas, high-clearance ceilings, recessed loading docks, and ample parking. Located near Ferntree Gully Road, Stud Road, and EastLink, the precinct is identified in Knox planning documents as a strategic long-term opportunity for future uplift in land use intensity, though no formal redevelopment program or planning application has been lodged.The estate remains fully operational and is actively leased by Dexus.
Ovata Knoxfield
Development Victoria project delivering approximately 400 homes across 2-4 bedroom townhouses and land lots in Knoxfield, branded as Ovata. Located on the former DELWP horticultural research facility site at the corner of Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road. Features a purpose-built wetlands system replacing a structurally unsound dam, green open spaces, walking and cycling links to Blind Creek Trail, and a mixed-use precinct along Burwood Highway for future retail and community services. Up to 10% affordable housing committed.Targeting Green Star Communities rating. Civil construction commenced June 2026, with the sales display suite expected to open July 2026, first home sales slated for late 2026, and construction of homes and wetlands continuing through 2027.
Six-Storey Aged-Care Facility
Six-storey aged-care facility with 177 beds, kitchen, dining, recreation facilities, cafe, and club floor overlooking Dandenong Ranges and Waterford Valley Golf Course.
Bankside Rowville
Bankside is a 68-hectare masterplanned community in Rowville, set alongside Corhanwarrabul Creek parklands and rejuvenated wetlands. Almost 40% of the site is dedicated to open space, with walking trails, a neighbourhood park, and a planned full-size soccer pitch. The development offers land, house and land packages, and architect-designed townhomes (Edition and Quartet ranges), forming a community of over 700 homes delivered across multiple stages. Located 35 minutes from the Melbourne CBD with easy access to the Mornington Peninsula.
Ovata Knoxfield Residential Development
Development Victoria is revitalising the 19.2-hectare former DELWP horticultural research site at 609-621 Burwood Highway into the Ovata neighbourhood, delivering around 400 new homes including medium-density townhouses with two to four bedrooms and up to 10% affordable housing. The project includes a purpose-built open-water wetland to protect the endangered Blue-billed Duck and treat stormwater into Blind Creek, new green open spaces, walking and cycling paths, and a mixed-use precinct for small retail and community services.VCAT directed that subdivision and wetland permits be granted in March 2024. A sales display suite is being fitted out on site, with civil works and Stage 1 construction of approximately 56 townhouses anticipated to commence in 2026-2027.
High Street Road and Mowbray Drive Intersection Upgrade
Planning is underway for an upgrade to the High Street Road and Mowbray Drive intersection in Wantirna South, Victoria, to improve safety and reduce travel times. The project is investigating options including new traffic lights and improved walking and cycling connectivity, including a link to the Blind Creek Trail. Community consultation ran from mid-February to mid-March 2026, drawing 286 survey responses and 90 interactive map comments. Initial planning work, including traffic modelling and on-site investigations, is expected to be complete in late 2026, with findings used to inform future government funding decisions.The project is funded under the joint Australian and Victorian Government Suburban Road Blitz program.
3,442 residents of Scoresby are employed, from a labour force of 3,585. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 69.4%. 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 9,941, about 160% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Scoresby has a highly educated labor force working across a range of sectors, with a jobless rate of just 4.0%, and estimated job growth of 1.0% over the last year, compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 3,442 employed residents, with an unemployment rate that is 0.8 percentage points lower than the 4.8% rate in Greater Melbourne, and a workforce participation rate that is very close to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data reveals that a substantial 26.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure should be considered alongside the effects of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The suburb displays a strong concentration in manufacturing, with an employment share that is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing only 8.5% of the Scoresby workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. With 1.8 jobs located in the area for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the suburb operates as an employment center, hosting more positions than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from broader statistical boundaries, the past 12 months saw a 1.0% rise in employment alongside a 1.5% expansion of the labor force, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 0.5 percentage points. This differs from Greater Melbourne, which saw jobs grow by 2.1%, the workforce expand by 2.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context on prospective future demand in Scoresby. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched to the local industry profile to project local trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment structure suggests Scoresby's employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not account for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Scoresby is $1,965 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $765 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,659 a year against an average of $59,918. 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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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Scoresby earn a median income of $49,659 and an average income of $59,918. This sits below the national averages, and compares to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $54,436 (median) and $65,682 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that weekly household income is at the 63rd percentile ($1,965 weekly), while personal income is at the 41st percentile.
The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 34.8% of the community (2,157 people), which is consistent with the regional proportion of 32.8%. Residents retain 85.4% of their income for non-housing expenses, and the suburb's SEIFA income score falls in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Scoresby had 2,074 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $406 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,023 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. 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 mix of housing types in Scoresby at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.4% standalone houses and 3.5% other housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, the home ownership rate in Scoresby was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro average, standing at 35.3%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (41.6%) or rented (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Melbourne metro average at $2,023, and the median weekly rent was $406, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a national scale, Scoresby's mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Scoresby counted 2,074 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 79.7%, consisting of 42.8% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 12.2% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.3%, with single-person households at 17.4% and group shared households representing 2.6% of the total. The average household size of 2.8 residents exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.9% of adults in Scoresby hold a university qualification, including 21.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 674 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,037 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 in Scoresby are lower than regional averages, as 31.9% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This difference highlights scope for further educational growth and upskilling. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 31.1% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas – comprised of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (19.6%). Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 29.9% of the local population currently undertaking formal study.
This cohort is made up of 9.2% in primary schools, 9.0% in secondary schools, and 6.2% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Scoresby reaches 52 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 transit data shows 52 active transit stops in Scoresby, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 16 separate routes, which combine to offer 1,906 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 157 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a major residential hub, most workers travel out of the suburb, with cars remaining the main transit mode for 92% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, higher than the regional average. A high 26.4% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; likely influenced by COVID-19 rules).
Service frequency averages 272 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 36 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.1% of residents in Scoresby report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Reviewing health indicators reveals favorable metrics across Scoresby, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses, which show very low rates of common medical issues across all age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, at roughly 51% of the population (~3,134 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues recorded locally were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 7.8 and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 73.1% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 exhibit better health profiles than the wider average. The suburb has 17.1% of its population aged 65 and over (1,060 people), which is higher than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Health profiles among older residents are especially favorable, ranking higher nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.5% of Scoresby residents were born overseas and 39.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.4%) and English (18.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Scoresby displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 41.5% of residents born outside Australia and 39.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 44.8% of the local population. However, the most pronounced difference from regional averages is in Buddhism, which accounts for 8.0% of residents compared to 4.2% in Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three most common ancestries in Scoresby are Australian at 19.4% of the population, English at 18.8%, and Chinese at 14.5%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
Furthermore, there are significant differences in other backgrounds: Sri Lankan ancestry is overrepresented at 2.8% of the suburb (compared to 0.8% regionally), Indian ancestry is at 5.6% (compared to 4.2%), and Korean ancestry is at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Scoresby is 40. 24.5% 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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Scoresby has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and marginally above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 45 - 54 age bracket is overrepresented at 15.2% locally, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 10.3%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 4.5% to 5.6% of the population, while the 25 to 34 bracket has shrunk from 11.4% to 10.3%. Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will transform by 2041.
The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow significantly, increasing by 293 people (31%) from 942 to 1,236. Conversely, the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 age brackets are projected to shrink in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Scoresby
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 — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,066 at the 2021 Census → 6,199 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 (SAL22242). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.