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Somerville (Vic.) has an estimated 12,231 residents, up from 11,767 at the 2021 Census — a change of 464 people, or 3.9%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 317 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Somerville (Vic.) has an estimated population of approximately 12,231 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 11,767 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 464 persons (3.9%). AreaSearch deduced this 12,231 resident count by reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release together with 97 new addresses confirmed since the Census. With a density of 316 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample personal room and capacity for subsequent expansion.
Outperforming both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (2.0%), the suburb of Somerville (Vic.) established itself as a regional growth leader with its 3.9% increase since the 2021 census. Natural increase served as the principal demographic driver, accounting for roughly 52.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as baseline) are incorporated by AreaSearch, supplemented by the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA figures where needed via a weighted aggregation approach from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. These aggregated age-specific growth distributions are further utilized across all localities for the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on these demographic forecasts, the suburb of Somerville (Vic.) is tracking slightly below the median expansion rate among AreaSearch study areas, anticipated to gain 1,308 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, translating to an overall growth rate of 10.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
268 new dwellings have been approved in Somerville (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining ABS residential approval statistics broken down by statistical boundaries, AreaSearch notes that Somerville has maintained an average approval rate of approximately 53 dwellings annually, yielding roughly 268 homes over the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 22 building permits have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the 5-year average stood at 1.5 incoming occupants per finished dwelling per year, pointing to a well-balanced residential supply environment; however, this figure climbed to 5.5 people per home across the last 2 financial years, signaling heightened local demand and emerging development bottlenecks.
Residential construction permits display an average build cost of $676,000, underscoring a builder preference for higher-tier, premium projects. Concurrently, commercial permits total $10.9 million this financial year, demonstrating balanced commercial construction volume. Per capita residential construction in Somerville sits at roughly three-quarters of the Greater Melbourne benchmark and places within the 23rd percentile across Australia, constraining new housing supply and reinforcing demand for established properties. Detached houses account for 72.0% of recent building approvals while attached forms make up 28.0%, maintaining the suburb's low-density profile and appealing to buyers seeking standalone properties. The ratio of 610 existing residents for every dwelling approval highlights a subdued, low-volume residential development sector. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Somerville is slated to welcome 1,308 additional inhabitants by 2041. Current building pipelines appear well matched to projected demand, fostering a balanced housing market free from severe cost distortions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Somerville (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Somerville (Vic.), worth an estimated $143 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.6 billion. 15 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure schemes and major planning developments play a decisive role in shaping community progression. AreaSearch has highlighted 10 initiatives poised to influence the locality, led by key developments such as Somerville Cove, the Somerville Local Area Traffic Management - Black Spot Project, the Tyabb-Somerville Recycled Water Scheme, and the Somerville Active Recreation Hub, with further details provided below on the most prominent undertakings.
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Tyabb-Somerville Recycled Water Scheme
The Tyabb-Somerville Recycled Water Scheme is a proposed recycled water network for agriculture, nurseries and public open space in the Tyabb, Somerville and Pearcedale region. South East Water investigated the scheme with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and National Water Grid Authority support. The scheme would use Class A recycled water from the South Eastern Outfall near Baxter and deliver about 1,150 ML per year through a pump station, 10.9 km transfer main and 4.8 km of reticulation networks.The business case and feasibility work are complete, but the project is currently on hold and requires significant external funding plus updated planning, design and viability work before delivery.
Somerville Local Area Traffic Management - Black Spot Project
Road safety upgrade delivering area-wide 40 km/h speed limit, raised safety platforms, new line marking and signage across Somerville local streets near Eramosa Road West and East. Detailed design completed in early 2025, contractor engaged, and construction commenced in late June 2025 with completion targeted by end of 2025.
Somerville Cove - Yaringa Boat Harbour Expansion
Approved mixed-use marina and tourism redevelopment at Yaringa Boat Harbour marketed as Somerville Cove. The scheme includes an inland marina basin with 180 wet berths, dry storage for up to 400 boats, marine service industry space, 180 tourist accommodation apartments, food and drink premises, conference and function facilities, road works, channel and lock infrastructure. Current marketing shows apartments with 12 m and 15 m berths available, while a separate 2026 ministerial permit has approved two boat manufacturing warehouses and associated works on nearby Yaringa Boat Harbour land.
Somerville Active Recreation Hub
Completed community recreation hub at Fruit Growers Reserve delivering BMX, scooter, bike and skate areas, a multi-use half court and ball wall, parkour equipment and mini trampolines, providing a free outdoor activity space for Somerville and surrounds.
Somerville Residential Growth Area
Strategic residential planning and growth framework for Somerville township under Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme Amendment C219morn and the Somerville Township Structure Plan. The framework guides incremental housing delivery, neighborhood character preservation, and infrastructure coordination within the urban growth boundary. As of 2026, the amendment package remains with the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning / Minister for Planning for formal consideration.
Somerville Townhouse Development
Boutique development of 9 properties consisting of 3 four-bedroom townhouses and 6 three-bedroom single storey units. All properties feature double garages with internal access and private low maintenance fully landscaped backyards. Located 350m from town centre and 100m from Somerville Primary School.
Somerville Recreation Centre
The Somerville Recreation Centre is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue featuring a four-court multi-sport stadium, fitness facilities, and multi-purpose community rooms. Rebuilt following a fire in 2016, the facility now includes modern change rooms, ancillary accommodation for fitness, and a childcare centre, serving the health and sporting needs of the Mornington Peninsula region.
Martha Cove Marina Development
A $650 million premier waterfront residential master-planned estate and marina on the Mornington Peninsula. The development features approximately 1,150 residential dwellings, including luxury apartments like The Moorings and The Wheelhouse, alongside 600 marina berths and a 200-boat dry storage facility. Key infrastructure includes the $25 million Marine Drive underpass, a retail village centre, and the Martha's Table hospitality venue. While the core infrastructure and initial residential stages are complete, limited final apartment releases and secondary precinct upgrades, such as the Marine Enterprise Precinct, continue to be integrated into the established community.
6,545 residents of Somerville (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 6,742. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 67.6%. 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 10,232, about 84% 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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Somerville boasts a capable labor pool, with key service industries well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.9%, and 0.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,545 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (67.6% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 19.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows notable strength, capturing an employment concentration 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for a modest 5.1% share locally against 10.1% regionally. Comparing Census working population counts against resident employee numbers suggests that the district provides a constrained volume of local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 0.8% while labour force increased by 0.6%, resulting in unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Somerville. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Somerville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Somerville (Vic.) is $1,781 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $809 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,152 a year against an average of $68,750. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Somerville taxpayer earnings marginally above the Australian median. Median taxpayer income in the area reaches $53,152 with an average of $68,750, whereas Greater Melbourne registers $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% Wage Price Index lift since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $58,265 for median and $75,364 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household earnings, Somerville aligns with the national 51st percentile in Census findings. A proportion of 34.9% (comprising 4,268 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, closely matching the broader regional share of 32.8%.
After meeting shelter costs, households retain 84.9% of their earnings, placing the district in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Somerville (Vic.) had 4,322 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show Somerville's housing stock consists of 82.4% standalone houses alongside 17.6% semi-detached, apartments, and other housing structures, in contrast to Greater Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reaches 33.7%, outpacing the metropolitan rate, while 49.6% of homes carry a mortgage and 16.6% are occupied by tenants. Median mortgage repayments sit at $1,800 monthly compared to the Melbourne metro level of $2,000, while median weekly rent is $380 against $390 across the metropolitan area. Relative to national figures, local mortgage outlays sit under Australia's $1,863 average, whereas rental rates sit slightly above the nationwide $375 baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Somerville (Vic.) counted 4,322 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 74.8%, featuring couples with children (34.8%), couples without children (27.3%), and single-parent households (11.8%). Non-family setups make up 25.2% of residences, consisting of single-person dwellings at 23.5% and group living arrangements at 1.7%. The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, aligning with Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Somerville (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,343 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,001 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 presents an area for development, as 17.8% of residents hold university qualifications compared to the 37.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne, highlighting potential for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent 12.5% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate awards (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Technical and vocational skills are well established, with 42.9% of community members aged 15 and over possessing vocational training, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 26.5% of the local population engaged in education. Primary school students represent 9.5%, secondary school attendees account for 7.6%, and 3.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Somerville (Vic.) reaches 26 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 710 services a week. The typical home sits about 520 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Somerville's passenger transit network comprises 26 active bus stops spread across 4 distinct routes, delivering 708 scheduled services each week. Network proximity is moderate, with inhabitants located an average distance of 518 meters from their nearest transit node. Reflecting the suburb's residential setup, outward travel is common, with private motor vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 per household, outpacing the wider region. In addition, 19.0% of local workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences. Transit services operate at an overall rate of 101 journeys each day, providing approximately 27 departures each week for any individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.0% of residents in Somerville (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of chronic illness and mortality, Somerville experiences notable health burdens, with widespread conditions appearing across demographic segments but showing elevated rates among mature age groups. Private medical insurance coverage is relatively solid at approximately 54% of residents (~6,605 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions (10.3%) and arthritis (9.1%) constitute the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, while 64.0% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, below Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age adults display higher than typical chronic condition rates. Inhabitants aged 65 and over number 2,617 (21.4%), above the 15.1% benchmark for Greater Melbourne.
Health measures for older cohorts face hurdles, though they maintain a more favourable standing nationally than the total resident base.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Somerville (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 84.3% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.6%) and Australian (30.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Somerville exhibits below-average cultural variety, with 84.3% of community members born within Australia, 92.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.2% using solely English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 42.0% of the population. A notable proportional divergence is seen in Judaism, which encompasses 0.1% of residents compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. In terms of parental heritage, English ancestry leads at 34.6% (exceeding the regional 20.1%), followed by Australian ancestry at 30.6% (above the 18.4% regional mark), and Scottish ancestry at 8.2%. Other distinct ancestry shares include Dutch heritage at 2.3% (against 1.2% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (against 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.3% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Somerville (Vic.) is 40. 23.3% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Somerville (Vic.) leans towards mature age brackets. Updated August 2026 figures show that 21.4% of inhabitants are aged 65 and above, outstripping Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, whereas individuals aged 25 to 44 comprise 25.4% compared to 32.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 40 years, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 3 years older than Greater Melbourne's 37 years recorded at that time. Seniors and retirees expanded from 19.0% at the Census to an estimated 21.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, the 65+ age bracket is projected to absorb the majority of local growth, adding 1,124 individuals (43%) to reach 3,741, while the cohort of young to middle-aged adults, alongside younger demographics, is forecasted to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Somerville (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 4 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 97 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,767 at the 2021 Census → 12,231 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 (SAL22305). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.