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Shepparton has an estimated 32,160 residents, up from 32,067 at the 2021 Census. 822 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 753 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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Drawing on ABS demographic revisions across the wider district alongside 822 validated new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Shepparton records an estimated resident tally of roughly 32,160 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a modest addition of 93 people (0.3%) relative to the 2021 Census benchmark of 32,067 people. The progression builds upon an ERP baseline of 31,855 calculated by AreaSearch following the ABS release in June 2025. Across the locality, population density settles at 753 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations.
While the local 0.3% post-census rise trails the wider SA4 region (1.1%) by 0.8 percentage points, underlying expansion drivers remain solid. Demographic growth has been heavily underpinned by international arrivals, with overseas migration generating around 79.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 unit utilize the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset anchored to 2022. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch applies the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA metrics down to SA2 boundaries via weighted growth aggregation. Age-specific trajectories derived from these aggregations are similarly projected across all localities for 2032 to 2041. Over the longer term, demographic modeling indicates standout expansion within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan regions across Australia. The suburb of Shepparton is projected to expand by 17,083 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 52.2% across the 16 years.
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840 new dwellings have been approved in Shepparton over the past five years, an average of 168 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 170 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 292, 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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Statistical building consent figures evaluated by AreaSearch show Shepparton averaging approximately 168 residential dwellings approved annually, generating an aggregate of 840 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 292 approvals have been documented. Against a backdrop of recent demographic contraction, the addition of new housing has matched local requirements effectively, sustaining a balanced residential market with ample stock choices where new construction averages an anticipated construction cost of $432,000. Simultaneously, local commercial approvals have reached $191.2 million this financial year, underscoring substantial commercial capital expenditure across the municipality.
Per capita residential development in Shepparton sits at roughly three-quarters the level recorded in Rest of Vic., though overall activity positions the district in the 80th percentile nationally amid recent acceleration. The structural mix of recent approvals consists of 72.0% detached houses alongside 28.0% medium and high-density housing, reinforcing lower-density suburban neighborhood characteristics that appeal to buyers seeking larger allotments. The density profile is further highlighted by a ratio of around 124 people per dwelling approval. Longer-term demographic forecasts anticipate an influx of 16,778 residents into Shepparton by 2041, based on the latest quarterly AreaSearch assessment. Should residential construction continue at prevailing speeds, newly delivered dwelling volume could fall short of resident intake, potentially tightening market conditions, heightening competition among purchasers, and placing upward momentum on property valuations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Shepparton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Shepparton, worth an estimated $1.9 billion. A further 39 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.35 billion. 18 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and major civic projects play a pivotal role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 27 key initiatives expected to influence the district. Prominent developments include the Kialla North Growth Corridor, the Shepparton Sports & Events Centre Redevelopment, the Goulburn Valley Integrated Cancer Centre, and the Princess Park Multi Use Events Pavilion, with primary projects detailed below.
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Goulburn Valley Integrated Cancer Centre
The Goulburn Valley Integrated Cancer Centre at Shepparton Hospital is a multi-stage initiative by GV Health to centralise regional cancer services. Stage 1 is backed by $30 million in Federal funding with construction scheduled to start in 2027, while Stage 2 seeks further investment to unite chemotherapy, wellness programs, and radiation oncology under one roof. Additionally, a new PET scanner suite has been developed with $7.1 million in operational funding confirmed in the 2026/27 State Budget to commence local imaging services.
Goulburn Valley Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Rolling program of water and wastewater upgrades delivered by Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) across its service region under the 2023-28 Price Plan. The flagship works include construction of a new 36-megalitre clear water storage tank at the Shepparton Operations Centre on Florence Street ($22.4M), commenced August 2025 and due for completion in late 2026, which will boost storage capacity by more than 40 per cent for Shepparton, Mooroopna and surrounding towns. Concurrent works include the Water Main Replacement Program (more than $13M allocated for 2023-28), ongoing sewer rehabilitation, regional standpipe upgrades, new drinking water supply pipelines to Katunga and Nathalia from Numurkah, a new 250-megalitre winter storage lagoon at Mansfield, a flood barrier for the Shepparton Water Treatment Plant, and a recycled water pipeline at Kilmore.The program is designed to improve service reliability, water security and network resilience across the Goulburn Valley region.
Princess Park WB Hunter Pavilion
Greater Shepparton City Council is replacing the flood-damaged former Princess Park clubrooms with the new Princess Park WB Hunter Pavilion. The elevated, flood-resilient community sport pavilion will provide AFL, netball and cricket compliant change rooms, trainers rooms, amenities, umpires facilities, a large social room with commercial kitchen, glass frontage to the oval, a 3 m undercover veranda, tiered seating and a grassy spectator mound. Demolition was completed in August 2025, the first sod was turned on 2 February 2026, and construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2026.
GV Health Staff Accommodation Development
Construction of a new three-storey staff accommodation building at GV Health's Graham Street campus in Shepparton, featuring 18 self-contained units comprising 15 single-room flats and 3 double flats, with secure direct access to the hospital for staff on-call after hours. The energy efficient development includes solar power, heat pump hot water systems, LED lighting, double glazed windows, recycled glass and sustainably sourced timber. Funded through a $10.2 million grant under the Victorian Government's Regional Health Infrastructure Fund and delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with GV Health and builder Hansen Yuncken, the project aims to attract and retain healthcare professionals in the Goulburn Valley region.It is being delivered alongside a separate, adjoining 15-apartment (18-bedroom) development funded under the Regional Worker Accommodation Fund, bringing the combined total to 33 new apartments on the site.
Shepparton South East Precinct Structure Plan
The Shepparton South East Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a long-term strategic plan for the development of 385 hectares of land into a vibrant residential community. Formally gazetted in June 2025, the precinct will eventually accommodate 2,980 dwellings and approximately 7,200 residents. Key features include a future government primary school, a multi-purpose community centre, a local convenience retail hub, and a significant regional sporting reserve. The plan also integrates comprehensive drainage and flood management systems designed to protect and enhance the Broken River corridor.
Goulburn Valley Highway and Hawkins Street Intersection Upgrade
Signalised intersection upgrade at Goulburn Valley Highway and Hawkins Street including new traffic signals, dedicated turning lanes, road widening, pavement upgrades, improved pedestrian crossings, cycling access and safer U-turn movements. Design work is underway following funding commitments, with construction currently expected to commence in early 2027.
The North Quarter Estate
Premium master-planned residential estate developed by URBAN Land Projects on a former orchard site in northern Shepparton. The estate spans multiple stages delivering generous lots (from approximately 348m2 to over 800m2), with Stage 1 (73 lots) and Stages 2, 3A and 4 now progressed. Stage 4 is actively selling with most lots sold. Key features include signalised estate entry off Verney Road, public open space, playground, wetlands, walking and cycling paths, and a Tesla Powerwall sustainability offer for purchasers.Located minutes from GV Health, Grahamvale Primary School, Shepparton Sports City precinct and the CBD.
Wyndham Street 7-Eleven Convenience Store
Development of a new 7-Eleven convenience store and fuel station on a long-vacant site at the southern gateway to Shepparton. The high-visibility location is passed by more than 25,000 vehicles daily, making it a strategic addition to 7-Eleven's regional Victorian network. The site has been vacant for several years between Mustafa's Kebabs Drive Thru and the Shepparton Baptist Church.
14,376 residents of Shepparton are employed, from a labour force of 15,216. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 59.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 28,434, about 88% 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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Shepparton possesses a capable local labour market with substantial representation in essential community services, an unemployment rate standing at 5.5%, and an annual employment increase estimated at 0.6% via aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch. By March 2026, employed residents reached 14,376, while local joblessness exceeded the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7% by 1.8 percentage points. The overall participation rate of 59.0% tracks below the 61.1% seen across Regional Vic.. In terms of working arrangements, 8.1% of employed persons indicated working from home at the Census, although earlier Covid-19 restrictions may have influenced these figures.
The primary industry sectors providing jobs for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, where local employment concentration is 1.2 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, public administration & safety represents a comparatively small footprint, engaging 4.2% of the local workforce compared to 6.5% regionally. Comparing resident workers against jobs located locally indicates a constrained domestic employment base. According to ABS and SALM statistical series compiled by AreaSearch, the past 12-month period recorded a 0.6% uptick in employed persons alongside a 2.9% rise in the total labour force, driving a 2.2 percentage points increase in the local unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1% and the labour force reduce by 0.3%, while unemployment declined by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term national labor projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different industries. Mapping these sector projections to Shepparton's specific industry composition points to potential local job expansion of 6.3% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Shepparton is $1,285 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $678 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,725 a year against an average of $55,848. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Shepparton records a median individual taxpayer income of $45,725 and an average of $55,848. These figures trail broader national levels as well as Regional Vic., which registers a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Accounting for 9.62% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $50,124 (median) and $61,221 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, family, and individual incomes between the 19th and 24th percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 30.0% (9,648 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the 30.3% recorded across the surrounding region. Residual income following housing costs stands at 85.3%, placing the district in the 21st percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shepparton had 11,952 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,249 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the residential building stock in Shepparton is composed of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached options, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership stands at 32.1%, trailing the regional average, while 28.8% of properties carry a mortgage and 39.1% are occupied by tenants. Monthly median mortgage repayments of $1,249 sit well beneath the Regional Vic. level of $1,430, while the local median weekly rental price of $270 compares with $285 regionally. Relative to countrywide averages, local monthly mortgage obligations are significantly below the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track well beneath the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shepparton counted 11,952 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 64.5% of local households. This is made up of couples with children at 25.0%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parent families at 13.5%. Non-family domestic arrangements make up the remaining 35.5%, dominated by lone person households at 31.6% alongside group households at 4.0%. The typical household size sits at 2.4 people, matching the average across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.2% of adults in Shepparton hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.0% hold a vocational qualification. 20 schools serve the area, with 6,796 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 934 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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Tertiary attainment in the local community presents an area for development, with higher education qualifications held by 19.2% of residents against the VIC benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a clear focus for future education strategies. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education exhibits strong uptake, with 34.4% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including 10.4% with advanced diplomas and 24.0% holding certificates. Engagement across formal learning institutions is substantial, with 30.5% of the local population actively participating in education.
Primary schooling accounts for 10.7% of residents, secondary education encompasses 8.9%, and 3.0% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Shepparton reaches 273 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Transport infrastructure reviews show 273 active transit stops across Shepparton providing passenger train access. These locations are integrated across 19 separate routes, delivering a cumulative total of 1,449 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is very convenient, with local residents living an average distance of 173 meters from their nearest boarding point. Private motor vehicle use remains the primary commuting option, accounting for 92% of journeys to work, while 4% commute on foot. Average vehicle density sits at 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms, and 8.1% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census during a period subject to COVID-19 influences.
Transit services provide an average volume of 207 trips per day across the collective network, translating to approximately 5 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.2% of residents in Shepparton report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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Assessment of vital statistics and health conditions by AreaSearch highlights meaningful health challenges within Shepparton, with common illnesses prevalent across younger as well as older demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is limited, with roughly 49% of residents (~15,751 people) holding private health insurance, below the Australian proportion of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most frequently reported conditions in the district, diagnosed in 9.9 and 9.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 64.2% of the local population reported no long-term health conditions, comparable to the 63.4% recorded across Regional Vic..
Chronic health issues are evident among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 20.4% of the community (6,560 people), below the 24.0% share in Regional Vic., with health metrics for older residents largely tracking overall national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Shepparton is largely Australian-born, at 75.9% of residents, with 25.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.7%) and Australian (24.1%). 3.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Shepparton is significantly higher than in most regional communities, with overseas-born individuals comprising 24.1% of the population and 25.4% using a non-English language in their homes. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, followed by 47.4% of residents. The most prominent community divergence is observed in the Islamic faith, which represents 10.9% of local residents compared to just 1.0% across Regional Vic.. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Shepparton are English at 25.7% (compared to 30.7% regionally), Australian at 24.1% (compared to 29.6% regionally), and Other at 14.2% (substantially higher than 4.7% regionally).
Clear distinctions appear in several cultural communities: Italian ancestry is notably higher at 5.5% (versus 2.9% across the region), Samoan background represents 0.5% (versus 0.1%), and Macedonian heritage comprises 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shepparton is 38. 26.4% 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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Shepparton displays a comparatively youthful demographic profile relative to Regional Vic.. Updated figures to August 2026 show that 27.6% of residents belong to the young to middle aged adult cohort (25 - 44), compared to 23.1% in Regional Vic., while seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 20.4% against 24.0% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 38, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years below the Regional Vic. median of 43 recorded at that time. Meanwhile, mature adults aged 45 - 64 have reduced from 22.7% at the Census to an estimated 21.0%.
The most substantial demographic increase by 2041 is anticipated within the young to middle aged group, projected to rise by 6,642 residents (75%) to reach 15,518.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shepparton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 23 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 822 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (32,067 at the 2021 Census → 32,160 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 (SAL22275). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.