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Sebastopol (Vic.) has an estimated 10,423 residents, up from 10,194 at the 2021 Census — a change of 229 people, or 2.2%. 333 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,223 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 ABS population updates evaluated for the surrounding region alongside validated addresses tracked by AreaSearch since the Census, the estimated population of the suburb of Sebastopol (Vic.) reached approximately 10,423 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 229 people (2.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 10,194 residents. This adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 10,394 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 333 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 1,223 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across locations nationally monitored by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Sebastopol (Vic.) recorded a post-census expansion of 2.2%, placing it within 2.1 percentage points of the Rest of Vic. (4.3%) and showing sound growth dynamics. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately 84.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch adopts the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their starting point. In SA2 areas where these details are unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 Regional/LGA dataset of the Victorian State Government, adjusted by aggregating growth patterns from the LGA level to the SA2 level using weighted methods. The age group growth rates obtained through these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2 projections, the suburb of Sebastopol (Vic.) is anticipated to undergo significant growth that ranks in the top quartile of non-metropolitan zones nationwide, with the population projected to grow by 2,955 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 28.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
211 new dwellings have been approved in Sebastopol (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 66% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated to local levels reveals that Sebastopol averages roughly 42 new residential approvals each year, with 211 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 54 recorded during the current FY-26. Because only 0.5 new residents were added per year for each built home during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the incoming supply is matching or outstripping local demand. This provides prospective buyers with extensive options and builds capacity for population gains that outpace current forecasts, with new homes registering an average value of $405,000, indicating developers are prioritizing upmarket properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $3.2 million have been registered so far this financial year, highlights the predominantly residential makeup of the area. Compared against the Rest of Vic., building activity in Sebastopol is subdued, sitting at 66.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited construction pipeline typically supports demand and protects values for established dwellings. The mix of recent building activity consists of 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a growing availability of medium-density choices that cater to different budgets, ranging from family residences to affordable, smaller alternatives. The ratio of residents to new dwelling approvals stands at approximately 345 people per approval, indicating a low-density market landscape. Projections indicate that Sebastopol will add 2,921 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly calculations. If building volumes remain at their current levels, housing supply could fall behind demographic growth, which will likely heighten competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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Development applications around Sebastopol (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sebastopol (Vic.), worth an estimated $55 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.44 billion. 15 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is highly dependent on changes to regional infrastructure, construction projects, and zoning plans. AreaSearch has tracked 19 developments that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Ascot Springs Estate, Delacombe Big Housing Build - Leawarra Neighbourhood, Delacombe Village, and Stage 2 of the Federation University Health and Sports Precinct, with the main relevant undertakings detailed in the following list.
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Ascot Springs Estate
A boutique residential development comprising approximately 56 premium lots across three stages, featuring tree-lined streetscapes and community amenities in a nature-inspired setting, located just a short drive from Ballarat city centre.
80 Miles Street Residential Subdivision
Fully approved 97-lot residential subdivision on 5.85ha within the Ballarat West PSP, featuring staged release over four stages with views of Mount Buninyong.
Prosper Estate
A residential land development featuring approximately 77 lots ranging from 317 to over 1000 square meters, located in the northern end of Sebastopol, close to schools, supermarkets, public transport, and the Ballarat CBD.
Rear 222 Albert Street Drive-Thru Retail Development
Completed neighbourhood drive-through retail development at Rear/222 Albert Street, Sebastopol, anchored by an operating Guzman y Gomez restaurant at 222 Albert Street. A separate 104 sqm retail tenancy remains marketed for cafe or fast-food use, with parking and Albert Street exposure. Separate nearby plans for a larger Times Square food and retail hub, including fuel and additional drive-through outlets, have also been reported for Sebastopol.
Delacombe Village
Delacombe Village represents the third stage of the Delacombe Town Centre (DTC) precinct, adding over 7,000 sqm of retail space to the western Ballarat growth corridor. The development is anchored by major supermarkets Coles and ALDI, supported by 15 specialty tenancies focused on food and beverage, health, and fashion. Key features include a 98-place childcare centre, expansive grassy areas, outdoor seating, and external cafes. The project serves as a critical retail hub for the rapidly expanding residential catchments of Delacombe, Alfredton, and Smythes Creek.
Delacombe Village (Stage 3 - Delacombe Town Centre)
Delacombe Village is the third stage expansion of the Delacombe Town Centre precinct. This retail hub delivers over 7,000sqm of new retail space, anchored by full-line Coles and ALDI supermarkets. The development includes approximately 15 specialty retail tenancies and a 98-place childcare centre. Strategically located in the Ballarat West growth corridor, it serves a rapidly expanding catchment projected to exceed 150,000 residents within the next decade.
Delacombe Big Housing Build
The Delacombe Big Housing Build is an $80 million project delivering 181 modern, energy-efficient homes (117 social and 64 affordable) in the Leawarra neighbourhood of Delacombe, Ballarat. Replacing 66 ageing homes, the development includes one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom dwellings with 7-star NatHERS ratings and Silver Livable Housing Australia certification. At least 5 percent of social homes will be fully accessible for residents with disabilities. The project features upgraded streets, new open spaces, and improved pedestrian connectivity.Planning approval was granted in late 2025, and construction works are progressing, with staged completion expected between 2026 and 2028.
Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3
Stage 3 of Delacombe Town Centre is under construction and will expand the retail precinct with a new Coles, ALDI, approximately 13 to 14 specialty retail stores, additional parking and supporting infrastructure, strengthening the centre as the primary shopping destination for Ballarat's growing western and southern suburbs.
4,584 residents of Sebastopol (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 4,984. Unemployment sits at 8.0%, with participation at 56.9%. 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 9,375, about 90% 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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Data aggregated by AreaSearch from local statistical units indicates that Sebastopol has a balanced labor force distributed across white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a solid representation of essential service industries, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. In March 2026, there were 4,584 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate sat 4.3% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, pointing to capacity for labor market improvement. Workforce participation is somewhat low, measuring 56.9% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. According to the Census, a modest 9.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic restrictions.
The major employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.7% of local employment, compared to 7.5% across the region. A comparison between the number of local jobs held by residents and the total resident population suggests this largely residential district offers limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader areas, the labor force expanded by 0.4% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 1.6%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.9 percentage points. This divergence stands in contrast to Regional Vic., where employment fell by 0.1%, the labor force declined by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide further perspective on future hiring trends in Sebastopol. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to model potential employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Weighting these projections according to Sebastopol's local workforce mix indicates that employment could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, assuming a simple weighting extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sebastopol (Vic.) is $1,013 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $606 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,765 a year against an average of $52,958. 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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Based on ATO postcode data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, tax-paying residents of Sebastopol recorded a median income of $45,765 and an average income of $52,958. These figures sit below national averages and compare with regional averages of $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average) across Regional Vic. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, March 2026 income estimates are positioned at roughly $50,168 for the median and $58,053 for the average. Census data from 2021 ranks Sebastopol's household, family, and personal incomes between the 3rd and 12th percentiles on a national basis.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest segment contains 31.5% of local taxpayers (3,283 people) who earn in the $400 - 799 range, contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort is largest at 30.3%. Housing affordability represents a severe challenge, with only 81.5% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sebastopol (Vic.) had 4,402 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,133 a month. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in Sebastopol consisted of 72.9% detached houses and 27.2% other housing types, including semi-detached options, apartments, and alternative structures. This compares to Regional Vic., where houses represented 90.1% of dwellings and other options made up 9.9%. Home ownership rates in Sebastopol lagged the region at 29.7%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (28.4%) or occupied by tenants (41.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,133 was lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent stood at $270 compared to $285 regionally.
On a national level, Sebastopol's housing costs are low, with mortgage payments well below the Australian average of $1,863 and rent levels significantly under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sebastopol (Vic.) counted 4,402 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 58.0%, consisting of couples with children (17.5%), couples without children (22.4%), and single-parent households (16.9%). Non-family households represent the remaining 42.0%, with single-person households accounting for 38.1% and group living situations representing 4.0% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.1 persons is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.9% of adults in Sebastopol (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,166 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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 clear area for development, with university graduation rates of 13.9% sitting substantially lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. This gap outlines opportunities for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 9.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (29.4%). Enrolment rates are high, with 27.9% of the population participating in formal education. Primary students make up 10.0% of residents, secondary students account for 6.8%, and tertiary students make up 4.2% of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sebastopol (Vic.) reaches 41 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 780 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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An analysis of public transport networks shows 41 active stops within Sebastopol. These stops are served by 4 unique routes, which combine to offer 778 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as positive, with residents living an average of 215 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, the vast majority of workers commute to external areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 94%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household, below the regional standard. A relatively small 9.9% of residents work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 111 trips per day across the network, which translates to approximately 18 weekly departures from each transport stop.
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52.8% of residents in Sebastopol (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 10.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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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Evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates by AreaSearch points to notable health issues in Sebastopol, with diverse health conditions affecting both younger and older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population (~4,987 people), which compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 14.1% and 11.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 52.8% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Elevated rates of chronic illness represent a key challenge for the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 21.3% of the community (2,220 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Health outcomes for seniors show some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sebastopol (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 89.3% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (31.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sebastopol exhibits low cultural diversity relative to broader averages, with citizens making up 89.1% of the population, 89.3% of residents born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 42.4% of residents. The most distinct statistical anomaly is in the Other category, which represents 1.2% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic. The three most common ancestral origins reported are English (32.0%), Australian (31.2%), and Irish (9.2%). Some specific ethnic backgrounds deviate from regional patterns, with Dutch heritage overrepresented at 2.4% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Maltese representing 0.5% (compared to 0.5%), and Scottish heritage recorded at 8.2% (compared to 8.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sebastopol (Vic.) is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.4% 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 in Sebastopol is 38, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 but matches the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket has strong representation at 18.0% compared to Regional Vic., whereas the 55 - 64 cohort is smaller at 10.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group expanded from 15.1% to 18.0% of the population. By contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 11.7% to 10.1%, and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 11.3% to 10.1%.
Demographic projections suggest the age structure of Sebastopol will experience changes by 2041, led by the 25 to 34 cohort which is expected to expand by 64% (1,199 people), growing from 1,876 to 3,076. The 55 to 64 group is projected to show flat growth at 0%, adding only 2 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sebastopol (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 6 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 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 — 333 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,194 at the 2021 Census → 10,423 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 (SAL22255). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.