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South Yarra has an estimated 28,528 residents, up from 25,028 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,500 people, or 14.0%. 799 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.0% of that increase. That puts 8,036 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of South Yarra has an estimated count of around 28,528 residents, drawing from ABS regional figures alongside newly verified addresses compiled by AreaSearch since the Census. When compared to the 25,028 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 3,500 people (14.0%). The updated figure is grounded in a baseline resident count of 28,522 determined by AreaSearch following the latest ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 799 newly confirmed residential addresses post-Census. With 8,036 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of South Yarra places in the upper 10% for density among all nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch, underscoring intense local land demand.
Outpacing both state gains of 9.5% and national benchmarks, the 14.0% increase since the 2021 census establishes the suburb of South Yarra as a prominent regional growth center, where overseas arrivals accounted for roughly 93.0% of recent population gains. Projections for the suburb of South Yarra incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models starting from a 2022 baseline across SA2 boundaries. Where specific coverage is lacking, AreaSearch incorporates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases via weighted population distribution methods translated from LGA to SA2 tiers, extending age-specific rates across all territories for 2032 to 2041. These anticipated demographic movements position the suburb of South Yarra in the highest quartile across the country for expansion, with forecasts pointing to an addition of 8,664 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 modeling, representing an overall increase of 30.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,492 new dwellings have been approved in South Yarra over the past five years, an average of 298 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 406 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 578, 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 AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building consent statistics distributed across local zones, an annual average of approximately 298 residential approvals was achieved in the area, accumulating to an estimated 1,492 residences across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 578 residential approvals have been logged. The ratio between FY-21 and FY-25 stood at an average of just 0.3 incoming occupants per year for each newly consented dwelling, demonstrating that residential construction equals or outpaces incoming demand, broadening buyer selection and facilitating potential population expansion beyond baseline projections.
Newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $1,325,000, illustrating an emphasis by builders on the upper-tier residential market. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $72.1 million during this financial year, highlighting solid commercial planning and building activity. Residential building approvals consist of 2.0% standalone houses alongside 98.0% multi-unit and attached residences. This predominant concentration on medium- and high-density formats provides accessible entry points that cater to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. An expanding development environment is underscored by a density of roughly 39 residents per approved dwelling. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, local residential capacity will need to accommodate an additional 8,658 residents through to 2041. If prevailing construction rates persist, the pace of new home completions could fall short of demographic expansion, which may intensify competition for available properties and provide upward momentum for real estate pricing.
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Development applications around South Yarra
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 26 current infrastructure and development projects inside South Yarra, worth an estimated $7.21 billion. A further 173 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35.2 billion. 69 are already under construction and 90 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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 urban performance is strongly shaped by capital investments, development projects, and statutory planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 88 schemes expected to influence the surrounding precinct. Prominent examples include 671 Chapel Street, The Jam Factory, One Toorak Place (Orchard Piper Carters Avenue), and Holckner Family Senior Living and Community Precinct - St Kilda Road Stage 2, with key initiatives outlined below.
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The Jam Factory
GURNER and Qualitas are redeveloping the 1.9 hectare Jam Factory site into a major mixed-use precinct with about 800 ultra-premium residences, luxury retail and dining, commercial space, hotels, a reimagined Village Cinemas complex, new laneways, a public town square and amphitheatre, while retaining key heritage brick facades and the historic chimney. Stage 3 amendments were approved in 2025 and early works, demolition and construction activity have commenced.
One Toorak Place
Eight-storey mixed-use precinct on the former Mercedes-Benz Toorak site, delivering 44 premium residences with boutique commercial suites, curated retail, a Chris Lucas hospitality precinct, hotel-style concierge services and wellness amenities including a 25-metre pool, gym, sauna, steam room, plunge pools and resident lounge. Designed by KHA Studio for Orchard Piper, with Cobild appointed as construction partner.
189 Toorak Road Mixed-Use Development
Adaptive reuse and redevelopment of the historic South Yarra Coffee Palace site into a 12-storey mixed-use commercial and retail tower. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in collaboration with Fender Katsalidis, the project integrates three levels of retail and wellness spaces below contemporary commercial office space while preserving the 1880s Victorian heritage facade. Built is delivering the head contract with practical completion targeted for 2026.
Cremorne Gateway - 658 Church Street
EPC Pacific is developing a nine-storey commercial office building providing approximately 12,000 square metres of net lettable area at the southern gateway to the Cremorne enterprise precinct. Designed by Cox Architecture, the development features end-of-trip facilities, flexible office floorplates, and ground-level retail activation. The project received planning approval from the City of Yarra following planning scheme amendment and assessment.
671 Chapel Street
A 20-storey luxury residential development comprising 126 apartments, ground floor retail (270sqm), and 1,270sqm of commercial space in the Como Precinct of South Yarra. Designed by Bates Smart with landscape design by Jack Merlo, offering panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline, Yarra River, and Dandenong Ranges. Amenities include a wellness centre with lap pool, spa, sauna, cold plunge and gym, conservatory, private dining room, residents lounge, library, co-working spaces, EV charging, and residential concierge. Two and three bedroom residences now selling from $1.7m.Builder Kapitol appointed with basement works underway.
177 Toorak Road Mixed-Use Development
250 million mixed-use development by Oreana Group featuring retail offerings, restaurant, cafe, bar, and offices across 1853 square metres and 13 levels. Collaborating with award-winning architects Fender Katsalidis, the development will showcase a stunning blend of heritage-style facades and contemporary finishes, creating a visually striking landmark in South Yarra. At the heart of the project is a central piazza, designed as a communal space where visitors and locals can gather, relax and enjoy the bustling atmosphere.The project will serve as a thriving hub for dining, shopping and work, and contribute to the area's cultural and social vibrancy, making it a cornerstone of the local community.
587-593 Church Street Hotel Development
Goldfields Group is developing a 12-storey residential hotel on the former Matt Blatt showroom site in Richmond. Designed by Cox Architecture, the 198-room project features a ground-floor cafe, a gym, and function spaces. A signature element is the public rooftop terrace with an infinity pool and two bars, including a teppanyaki restaurant. Following a VCAT appeal, the design was modified to include a pedestrian accessway between Yorkshire Street and Willow Lane and refined building massing to respect the local urban character.
Prahran Market Restoration
The City of Stonnington is delivering a staged restoration of Prahran Market, a heritage food market owned by Council and operated by Prahran Market Pty Ltd. The program responds to building condition audits and includes roof and facade restoration, structural strengthening, gas meter room upgrades, electrical switchboard works, stormwater and flooring renewal, and disability access improvements. Official project information lists the works as in progress, with disability access works scheduled to June 2026 and future Harvest Hall roof and Stage 4 stormwater/flooring works still to be scheduled.Exemplo Constructions also lists a Stage 3 roof, glazing and facade upgrade for completion in November 2026.
21,135 residents of South Yarra are employed, from a labour force of 21,870. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 81.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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The local labour market is distinguished by a well-credentialed resident base, with notable concentration in tech occupations, a modest jobless rate of 3.4%, and an estimated 4.0% annual lift in employment based on statistical area figures collated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 21,135, accompanied by an unemployment level that tracks 1.4% under the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while the participation rate reached an elevated 81.3% against the 70.1% recorded regionally. At the Census, remote employment was registered by 51.8% of workers, though contextual pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and the retail trade sector. Representation in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, tracking at 2.0 times the regional proportion. In contrast, construction trades account for 4.9% of the resident workforce, trailing the wider metropolitan figure of 9.7%. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the Census points to a strong volume of employment positions within the immediate vicinity. Data from SALM and the ABS collated by AreaSearch across surrounding statistical boundaries indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, jobs expanded by 4.0% while the local workforce rose by 3.9%, maintaining steady unemployment conditions. Across Greater Melbourne over the identical timeframe, employment increased by 2.1%, the workforce grew by 2.3%, and the unemployment metric climbed 0.2 percentage points. Further context regarding future labor requirements is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected across five and ten-year horizons, these benchmarks have been applied against the local industry distribution. While countrywide employment is anticipated to lift by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary considerably by industry. When weighted against the local occupational structure, projected domestic job growth equates to 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting and excludes local demographic modeling).
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Median household income in South Yarra is $2,063 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,395 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,666 a year against an average of $127,210. The average runs 80% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings place the area within the highest tier across the nation. Taxpayer metrics indicate a median earnings figure of $70,666 alongside an average of $127,210, contrasting with Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $77,464 for median income and $139,448 for average income as of March 2026. According to the Census, individual wages sit in the 96th national percentile with $1,395 per week, whereas household incomes place at the 69th percentile.
A substantial 33.5% of the local population (9,556 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with the regional rate of 32.8%. Local spending capacity is notable, with 31.6% generating over $3,000 weekly, providing a strong base for high-end retail and local services. Even though accommodation expenses absorb 17.1% of earnings, disposable income ranks at the 67th percentile, supported by a SEIFA income placement in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Yarra had 13,082 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 7% detached houses and 80% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. 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 latest Census figures, the local residential stock is composed of 7.4% detached single-family dwellings and 92.6% attached or apartment properties, which differs markedly from the Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% standalone houses and 32.1% alternative formats. Outright property ownership stands at 18.3%, trailing metropolitan levels, while 18.2% of homes are paying off a mortgage and 63.5% are occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $2,100 and median weekly rent costs of $415 both exceed the wider Melbourne metro benchmarks of $2,000 and $390. Across the country, typical mortgage payments also sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rental charges considerably higher than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Yarra counted 13,082 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 14,911 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 49% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 42.3% of local domestic arrangements, comprising couples without children at 27.2%, couples with children at 8.9%, and single parent families at 4.5%. Non-family living arrangements constitute 57.7% of residences, consisting of single-person households at 49.3% and shared group dwellings at 8.4%. The typical household size sits at 1.7 individuals, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.3% of adults in South Yarra hold a university qualification, including 40.8% with a bachelor degree and 19.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 7.5% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,500 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,154 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 levels among local residents track well above broader state and national standards, with 64.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, compared to 33.4% across VIC and 30.4% nationwide. This substantial educational profile establishes a solid foundation for knowledge-focused sectors. Within this cohort, 40.8% possess bachelor degrees, 19.0% hold postgraduate qualifications, and 4.5% have graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications represent 16.9% of persons aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificate courses at 7.5%. A significant proportion of the local community is actively studying, with 25.9% currently engaged in an educational course.
Broken down by level, 12.9% attend tertiary institutions, 3.6% are in primary school, and 3.4% are enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in South Yarra reaches 78 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 7,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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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The local transit network features 78 operating public transport stops encompassing a combination of buses and light rail. These stations and stops are served by 13 dedicated routes, generating an aggregate of 7,563 passenger trips per week. Access to public transit is exceptional, with properties generally positioned 147 meters from the nearest stop. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, commuter flows head outward, with private vehicle travel accounting for 46% of journeys, followed by 21% by train and 16% on foot. Private motor vehicle access stands at an average of 0.4 per dwelling, which is below the metropolitan standard.
Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 51.8% of workers (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Across the entire route network, transit services operate at a frequency of 1,080 trips per day, which translates to roughly 96 trips each week for each individual transit stop.
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74.0% of residents in South Yarra report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic ailment rates show exceptional health performance across the local population, marked by a minimal occurrence of standard medical conditions in every age bracket. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 77% of residents (21,906 people), whereas Greater Melbourne records 56.7% and the national rate is 55.7%. Among reported chronic diagnoses, mental health conditions and asthma were the most prevalent, registered by 9.6 and 8.1% of the community respectively, while 74.0% indicated having no diagnosed health issues, outperforming the Greater Melbourne proportion of 72.6%.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong physical wellbeing with minimal long-term illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.9% of the population (3,394 people), lower than the 15.1% seen across Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators ranking higher against nationwide standards than the general populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.3% of South Yarra residents were born overseas and 26.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.6%) and Australian (15.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established in the area, where 40.3% of the resident base was born abroad and 26.3% communicate in a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, accounting for 33.4% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a notable local presence at 2.2% of the population, compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental background and heritage, the leading ancestral lines recorded are English at 23.6%, Australian at 15.5%, and Other at 12.2%. In addition, certain cultural backgrounds show elevated representation relative to regional patterns, with French background at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Polish at 1.2% (against 0.8%), and Russian at 0.8% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Yarra is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 48.3% 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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Demographically, the local area is heavily weighted toward age cohorts preceding household formation. Based on AreaSearch calculations for August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) constitute 54.7% of the community compared to 32.1% throughout Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for only 18.0%, contrasting with 30.5% across the broader capital. The median age is calculated at 32 as at August 2026, which represents a decrease from 33 at the 2021 Census and sits 5 years beneath the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 at that Census, where the Australian median stood at 38.
The proportion of young to middle aged adults has expanded from 50.8% at the Census to an estimated 54.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is expected to generate the largest numeric increase, expanding by 4,468 residents (29%) to 20,073, while the retiree and elderly group (65+) will experience the fastest relative surge, increasing 53% to 5,193 residents.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Yarra
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 | Sep 2026 this month all 26 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 Sep 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 — 799 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (25,028 at the 2021 Census → 28,528 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 (SAL22314). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.