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Shepparton North has an estimated 2,467 residents, up from 2,048 at the 2021 Census — a change of 419 people, or 20.5%. Growth has averaged 5.5% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 234 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 110 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 investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region and new address listings validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Shepparton North has an estimated 2,467 residents as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 419 people (20.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,048 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 2,465, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside an extra 234 validated new addresses added after the Census date. With this resident count, the population density stands at 109 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and ample capacity for future development.
The 20.5% expansion rate for the suburb of Shepparton North since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region (1.0%) and the SA3 territory, making it a regional growth leader. This expansion was driven mostly by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 81.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times. AreaSearch employs projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point. Where SA2 data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA dataset, adapted by aggregating population expansion from the LGA level to SA2 boundaries via weighted averages. Age group growth profiles derived from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic indicators, the suburb of Shepparton North is set to experience rapid growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of regional areas across the country, with expectations to grow by 1,563 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a 16-year increase of 63.3%.
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198 new dwellings have been approved in Shepparton North over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 90, 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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According to building approval statistics from the ABS allocated down from broader geographic sectors, the suburb of Shepparton North averages approximately 39 home approvals per year. A total of 198 dwellings were approved over the last 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with another 83 approved during FY-26 so far. Over the last 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, new builds averaged 2.9 new residents per dwelling, reflecting a steady demand that underpins property valuations. The average construction cost of these new residences is $508,000, which highlights a focus by builders on upscale, premium housing options.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $7.7 million during this financial year, underscoring the suburb's primary identity as a residential area. Relative to the Rest of Vic., new residential building approvals per capita in the suburb of Shepparton North are 166.0% higher, offering home buyers a broader range of options. This volume of building activity sits substantially above national norms, showing strong developer interest. The composition of new approvals is 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% semi-detached or attached units, which sustains low-density living by focusing on houses that appeal to buyers seeking spaciousness. This configuration contrasts with the established housing stock, which is 97.0% houses, showing a decrease in available development land and adapting to changing buyer budgets and preferences. With roughly 38 individuals for every new housing approval, the suburb of Shepparton North displays the typical traits of an expanding growth corridor. Long-term demographic projections suggest the suburb of Shepparton North will add 1,561 new residents up to the year 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch. Current levels of construction appear to align well with these projected needs, promoting balanced market dynamics without triggering major price escalation.
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Development applications around Shepparton North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 62 current infrastructure and development projects close to Shepparton North, worth an estimated $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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Changes to local infrastructure, large-scale projects, and planning frameworks are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 3 major projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. The most relevant initiatives include The North Quarter Estate, the Shepparton North Activity Centre Structure Plan, Stage 1 of the Goulburn Valley Highway Shepparton Bypass, and the Goulburn Valley Integrated Cancer Centre, with details on the most significant projects listed below.
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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.
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.
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.
Shepparton North Sub-Regional Activity Centre Structure Plan
Council-led structure plan and planning scheme amendment for the Shepparton North Activity Centre. The plan guides long-term redevelopment of land on both sides of Numurkah Road / Goulburn Valley Highway into an integrated sub-regional activity centre with two retail nodes, new commercial and mixed-use opportunities, improved pedestrian and vehicle connections, open space and parking. Council adopted the structure plan in March 2023 and adopted Amendment C245gshe in April 2024, but the amendment remains subject to Ministerial approval and related High Court proceedings as at May 2026.
The North Quarter Residential Estate
Premium residential land estate in North Shepparton developed by URBAN Land Projects with generous lot sizes (495m2 to 1200m2), extensive open spaces and close proximity to city centre, GV Health, schools and sporting precincts. Features Tesla Powerwall solar energy systems, community parklands, shared paths and wetlands. Stage 1 contains 73 residential lots with multiple stages planned. Master-planned community with strong connectivity to Shepparton city centre, GV Health, and sporting precincts.
Shepparton Bypass Stage 1
Planning has been undertaken for Shepparton Bypass Stage 1, a future road link from the Midland Highway in Mooroopna to the Goulburn Valley Highway in Shepparton North, including a second Goulburn River crossing between Shepparton and Mooroopna. The Big Build project page remains marked Planning and states the 2020 business case was provided to the Commonwealth. A Victorian Government Gazette notice in October 2025 varied the designated project area for the Shepparton Corridor Upgrade, helping protect land for the corridor.Greater Shepparton continues to advocate for road network resilience works after the loss of previous Commonwealth bypass funding.
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.
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.
1,382 residents of Shepparton North are employed, from a labour force of 1,406. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 82.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 6,244, about 2.5 times 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes the suburb of Shepparton North, with strong representation in essential industry sectors, a jobless rate of only 1.7%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 8.1% based on localized AreaSearch data aggregations. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,382, while the unemployment rate remained 2.0% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%. Participation in the workforce is exceptionally high, standing at 82.5% compared to the Regional Vic. benchmark of 61.1%. Data from the Census indicates that a modest 8.4% of workers operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by lockdowns during the pandemic.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Health care & social assistance is particularly dominant, showing a concentration that is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, the agricultural, forestry, and fishing sector is underrepresented, making up only 3.5% of workers in the suburb of Shepparton North compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic. The Census revealed that there are 3.6 jobs located in the area for every working resident, establishing the suburb as a significant employment hub that draws workers from surrounding locations. According to data from the ABS and SALM aggregated from broader statistical regions by AreaSearch, employment grew by 8.1% over the 12 months leading up to March 2026, while the local labor force expanded by 8.7%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1%, the labor force contract by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate drop by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term employment expectations can be gathered from Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections released in May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been mapped onto the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the growth trajectories vary by sector. Applying these specific industry projections to the local workforce composition indicates that employment in the suburb of Shepparton North would grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for modeling purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Shepparton North is $2,313 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $957 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,740 a year against an average of $69,317. 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-level tax data compiled for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Shepparton North recorded a median income of $56,740 and an average income of $69,317. This represents a minor premium over the national average, and compares to median and average levels of $50,954 and $62,728 across Regional Vic., respectively. Adjusting these values for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields current estimates of roughly $62,198 for the median and $75,985 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes are all high in the suburb of Shepparton North, placing between the 74th and 83rd percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 43.3% of the population (1,068 people), compared to 30.3% of households in the surrounding region. High affluence is evident, with 30.5% of residents earning weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which underpins demand for upscale retail and services. Housing expenses consume 14.1% of income, and strong earning power places residents in the 85th percentile for disposable income, with the area ranking in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shepparton North had 570 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 15.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix in the suburb of Shepparton North consists of 97.2% detached houses and 2.8% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwelling types across Regional Vic. Home ownership without a debt was lower than the regional benchmark, sitting at 16.5%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (62.2%) or occupied by renters (21.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,733, which is considerably higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430. Similarly, the median weekly rent of $360 exceeded the Regional Vic.
average of $285. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shepparton North counted 570 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 687 today, averaging 3.5 people each. 61% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 10% 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 households represent the vast majority of local homes at 85.4%, consisting of couples with children at 60.5%, couples without children at 15.8%, and single parents at 8.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.6%, which is split between single-person households at 10.4% and group share houses at 3.5%. The median household size of 3.5 persons is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.1% of adults in Shepparton North hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 21.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,195 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,104 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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The level of education in the suburb of Shepparton North is high relative to regional benchmarks, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification, compared to 16.2% in the SA4 region and 18.5% in the SA3 area. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 21.4%.
Student enrollment rates are high in the suburb of Shepparton North, with 40.7% of the population participating in formal studies. This total includes 17.1% enrolled in primary schools, 11.7% in secondary schools, and 3.9% attending tertiary institutions.
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Getting around Shepparton North means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit assessment indicates 4 transit stops are active within the suburb of Shepparton North. These stops are served by 1 separate routes, which provide a combined total of 110 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as limited, with residents living an average of 632 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the suburb of Shepparton North, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 97%. Dwellings average 2.0 motor vehicles, which is above the regional average.
A low 8.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era dynamics. Transit service frequency averages 15 daily trips across the local routes, which represents approximately 27 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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77.7% of residents in Shepparton North report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, general health indicators in the suburb of Shepparton North are close to national baselines. Common health conditions are typical, though they exceed national averages in older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 54% of the population (~1,337 people) having private cover, compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 7.5 and 6.2% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 6.6% of the local population (162 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Senior health metrics present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.7% of Shepparton North residents were born overseas and 34.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.7%) and English (20.0%). 3.2% 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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The suburb of Shepparton North shows greater cultural diversity than most regional property markets, with 28.7% of residents born outside Australia and 34.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.2% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious deviation is in the Other category, which accounts for 7.8% of residents, representing a much higher share than the Regional Vic. average of 0.8%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces, the three largest cohorts in the suburb of Shepparton North are Australian at 24.7%, English at 20.0% (which is below the regional average of 30.7%), and Other at 14.2% (which is above the regional average of 4.7%).
Significant differences exist for other ethnicities, with Indian backgrounds representing 10.9% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Macedonian at 0.9% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Sri Lankan at 0.7% (compared to 0.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shepparton North is 30, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.9% 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 the suburb of Shepparton North is 30 years, which is much lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and below the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Vic., the suburb of Shepparton North has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (21.5%) and a lower proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (4.4%). The share of residents aged 5 - 14 is higher than the national benchmark of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 18.0% to 19.5% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.4% to 11.2%.
Demographic projections indicate the age profile of the suburb of Shepparton North will shift by 2041, with the 35 to 44 cohort projected to grow by 80%, adding 385 residents to total 867.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shepparton North
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 — 234 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,048 at the 2021 Census → 2,467 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 (SAL22277). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.