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Southbank has an estimated 27,700 residents, up from 22,631 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,069 people, or 22.4%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 819 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 17,756 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and address checks completed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Southbank has an estimated population of 27,700 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 5,069 residents (22.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 22,631 individuals. The shift is calculated from the local population of 27,700, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication alongside 819 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population size equates to 17,756 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top 10% of all areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The suburb of Southbank's 22.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 9.3% and the national benchmark, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Arrivals from abroad drove the expansion, accounting for approximately 88.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though natural increase and migration from other states also made positive contributions. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, is predicted over the period with the suburb of Southbank expected to grow by 14,397 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 52.0% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,677 new dwellings have been approved in Southbank over the past five years, an average of 535 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 19 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 646 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 338, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Southbank averages approximately 535 approved dwellings annually, totaling 2,677 approved homes over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 310 in the current FY-26. Given that local demand has matched construction trends with an average of 1 new resident per new home annually during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the property market remains balanced, while approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $557,000, indicating developers are focusing on the higher-end residential market. Furthermore, $52.5 million in commercial building approvals have been authorized in the current financial year, demonstrating substantial business investment in the locality.
In recent times, construction projects have consisted entirely of multi-dwelling structures like townhouses and apartments. This shift toward high-density options provides more accessible price points, catering well to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 56 individuals per dwelling approval, the area exhibits the characteristics of a growing urban zone. Demographic projections indicate that Southbank is set to add 14,392 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates remain unchanged, the volume of housing could fall behind population increases, potentially escalating competition among buyers and supporting upward pressure on home prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Southbank
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 200 current infrastructure and development projects close to Southbank, worth an estimated $113.5 billion. 76 are already under construction and 57 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 projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional change. A total of 69 projects have been identified that could influence the local area, with major initiatives including the Ian Potter State Theatre Refurbishment, The Fox: NGV Contemporary, the South Melbourne Town Hall Restoration, and the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.
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Greenline Project
The Greenline Project is a transformational 4km urban renewal initiative creating a continuous promenade along the north bank of the Yarra River (Birrarung). Connecting five precincts from Birrarung Marr to Saltwater Wharf, the first major stage at Birrarung Marr is complete while planning and detailed design advance for the central riverfront sections. Delivered by the City of Melbourne in partnership with design studios ASPECT Studios and TCL, the project integrates native habitat restoration and Indigenous cultural design.
The Carter Building
The Carter Building is a $300 million luxury mixed-use development at 448 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. The 17-storey landmark, designed by Kerry Hill Architects (KHA), features a saw-cut bluestone facade inspired by the city's heritage buildings. It comprises 54 premium private residences across the upper floors and a 107-room five-star COMO Hotels and Resorts property on the lower levels - marking COMO's first appearance in Melbourne and second in Australia. Residents and guests enjoy world-class amenities including the COMO Shambhala wellness centre, a 20-metre indoor lap pool, gym, sauna, golf simulator, and concierge services.The ground level features a fine-dining restaurant, cafe, and bar curated by COMO. Construction commenced in August 2025, with the hotel and residences slated to open in early 2028.
Elysium Fields
A $1.7 billion biosphere-inspired wellness precinct in Docklands featuring approximately 1,100 to 1,700 dwellings across multiple towers. The project includes a 200-plus room luxury hotel, Australia's largest Saint Haven private wellness club, and the Elysian Reverse Ageing Medical Clinic. Designed to integrate advanced health technologies like cryotherapy, MRI diagnostics, and circadian lighting, the site also features 3,700 square meters of public gardens under a futuristic glass dome. Early construction works on the first phase, involving three towers, commenced in late 2024 with Hamilton Marino appointed as the lead builder.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Victorian Government program to remove 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across metropolitan Melbourne by 2030. The program has removed 88 crossings to date, is rebuilding or upgrading stations and rail infrastructure, and is creating new public open space while improving safety, reducing congestion and making train services more reliable.
Punt Road Oval Redevelopment
A major transformation of the Richmond Football Club's home, featuring a new Jack Dyer Stand with a spectator capacity of 8,000. As of early 2026, construction is progressing with the car park structure nearing completion and the new stand footprint widening. The project includes elite training and administration facilities for AFL and AFLW teams, a realigned MCG-sized oval, and a three-level underground car park. It also houses the William Cooper Centre for community and indigenous programs, including the Korin Gamadji Institute and Melbourne Indigenous Transition School.The design incorporates salvaged bricks from the original historic stand to preserve the site's heritage.
The Muse
An ultra-exclusive boutique collection of 42 luxury residences at 409-413 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, designed by Bruce Henderson Architects. The 14-storey development features hotel-style facilities including 24-hour concierge, wellness centre with pools, spa, gym, sauna and steam room, advanced security, world-leading home automation and Bang & Olufsen audio-visual systems. Offers panoramic views of the city, Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park.
Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal
A transformative multi-stage program to modernize Australia's largest 19th-century market. The flagship southern precinct, Gurrowa Place, is a $1.7 billion mixed-use development delivered by Lendlease and Scape. It features three towers providing build-to-rent apartments, student accommodation, and affordable housing. Key elements include the 1.8-hectare Market Square public park replacing the current open-air car park, restoration of the heritage Franklin Street Stores into retail and hospitality, and a new 220-space basement car park. Heritage shed restorations and core trader facilities were largely completed by 2024, with site works for the southern towers commencing in May 2026.
BLVD Residences at Melbourne Square
74-storey residential tower with 602 apartments, part of the $3 billion Melbourne Square precinct. Features resort-style amenities including pools, gyms, saunas, co-working spaces, and 3,745m2 of public parkland. Designed by Cox Architecture with interiors by CARR. Pursuing WELL certification for wellbeing and sustainability.
21,749 residents of Southbank are employed, from a labour force of 22,297. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 84.8%. 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 40,657, about 147% of 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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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in professional services, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.5% and a 3.6% growth in employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 21,749, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.3% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and labor force participation reaching a high 84.8% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census records show that a significant 45.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical services, accommodation & food, and finance & insurance. Local employment is highly concentrated in the professional & technical sector, where the proportion of workers is 1.9 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 8.5% of the local workforce, compared to 14.2% across Greater Melbourne. With a ratio of 1.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, offering more jobs than it has working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026 reveal that employment rose by 3.6% and the local labor force expanded by 3.7%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% increase in the labor force, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.2 percentage points. Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on future labor requirements in the area. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment structure suggests employment in the area will grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Southbank is $1,926 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,171 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,288 a year against an average of $76,195. 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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Tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $56,288 and an average income of $76,195. This represents a higher level of earnings compared to the national average, contrasting with a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 for Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $61,703 for the median and $83,525 for the average. Census data places individual earnings in the 89th percentile nationally at $1,171 weekly, whereas household incomes occupy a lower position at the 61st percentile.
In terms of income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 38.6% of residents (10,692 people), which is similar to the metropolitan average of 32.8% for the same cohort. While high housing expenses consume 18.8% of earnings, strong overall income levels place disposable household funds in the 57th percentile, and the SEIFA economic index ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Southbank had 11,894 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 99% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 69% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $411 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing statistics from the latest Census show that the local residential mix consisted of natural language zero houses and 100.0% other dwellings including townhouses and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Greater Melbourne. The home ownership rate stood at 13.0%, which was lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (18.2%) or renting (68.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan average at $1,900, while the median weekly rent was $411, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
Compared to national statistics, mortgage payments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Southbank counted 11,894 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 14,558 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 8% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 44.2% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 8.1%, couples without children at 30.1%, and single-parent homes at 4.0%. The remaining 55.8% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 42.9% and group households making up 12.8%. The average household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
65.2% of adults in Southbank hold a university qualification, including 38.8% with a bachelor degree and 22.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 7.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 831 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,142 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualifications in the area are high, with 65.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This represents a significant concentration of highly educated residents. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 38.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 22.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational education accounts for 17.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 7.5%. A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 30.1% currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 15.5% in higher education, 2.4% in primary school, and 1.4% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Southbank reaches 36 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 20,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.2 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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Analysis of local transit options shows 36 stops operating in the area, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops accommodate 17 distinct routes that generate 20,152 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is high, with residents living an average of 133 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the most common mode at 32%, followed by walking at 25% and train travel at 14%. Vehicle ownership is low, averaging 0.2 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 45.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 2,878 trips per day, which translates to approximately 559 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.1% of residents in Southbank report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 1.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Health indicators show positive outcomes in the area, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality across age brackets, and private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 57% of the population (~15,764 people). Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 6.9% and 6.0% of the population respectively, while 82.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over make up 5.9% of the population (1,634 people), which is below the metropolitan average of 15.0%. Older residents enjoy good health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
64.7% of Southbank residents were born overseas and 51.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (17.4%) and English (15.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area is highly multicultural, with 51.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 64.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 30.2% of the local population. Buddhism shows a notable overrepresentation, accounting for 5.9% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parent country of birth, the leading ancestries are Other at 19.5%, Chinese at 17.4% (which is higher than the metropolitan average of 6.5%), and English at 15.3%. Other groups showing higher concentrations relative to regional averages include Spanish at 1.1% (compared to 0.4% across the region), Korean at 1.9% (compared to 0.3%), and Indian at 8.2% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Southbank is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 56.5% 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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With a median age of 31 years, the area's population is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (40.6%) and a lower proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (2.8%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 14.6% to 15.9%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 18.6% to 19.7%, while the 25 to 34 group decreased slightly from 41.6% to 40.6%.
Future projections indicate the age structure will continue to change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 4,015 people (36%) from 11,246 to 15,262.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Southbank
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 29 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 819 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,631 at the 2021 Census → 27,700 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 (SAL22315). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.