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Spotswood has an estimated 4,657 residents, up from 2,820 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,837 people, or 65.1%. Growth has averaged 9.8% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 543 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 1,474 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 examination of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Spotswood is estimated to be approximately 4,657 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,837 people (65.1%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,820 people. The variation is derived from the resident population of 4,648, calculated by AreaSearch after analyzing the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 543 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population translates to a density ratio of 1,473 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average observed across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 65.1% growth of the suburb of Spotswood since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (6.8%) as well as the state, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilizing the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections published in 2023 with adjustments made using 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. As future demographic trends are analyzed, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Spotswood expected to grow by 239 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a rise of 4.9% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
608 new dwellings have been approved in Spotswood over the past five years, an average of 121 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 26 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 98 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 324, 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 analysis of ABS building approval figures allocated from statistical area data, Spotswood has averaged approximately 121 new dwelling approvals per year, with an estimated 608 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 297 so far in FY-26. At an average of 2.9 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating strong demand that supports property values, new homes are being constructed at an average value of $420,000—slightly above regional standards—reflecting a focus on quality in development.
There have also been $17.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, showing moderate levels of commercial development. When compared against Greater Melbourne, Spotswood has 285.0% more building activity (per person), which should offer buyers plenty of options. This level is substantially higher than the national average, pointing to strong developer interest in the area. New development comprises 11.0% detached houses and 89.0% attached dwellings. This trend toward denser accommodation provides accessible entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 66.0% houses), suggesting decreasing availability of developable land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The location has approximately 35 people per dwelling approval, showing an expanding market. Population forecasts suggest Spotswood will gain 230 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should easily satisfy demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Spotswood
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Spotswood, worth an estimated $8 million. A further 131 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.3 billion. 37 are already under construction and 43 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 9 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Newport Village, Better Places Spotswood & South Kingsville, South Kingsville Place, and West Gate Tunnel Project, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Better Places Spotswood & South Kingsville
Community-driven place-based revitalisation program delivering 16 projects across Spotswood and South Kingsville, including the GreenLine active transport corridor, Streets for People traffic calming, public space improvements at Mary Street Reserve, Hudsons Road Streetscape Master Plan, South Kingsville Community Centre roof upgrade, and urban greening initiatives. The Place Guide was adopted by Council in October 2021 with multiple project components now under construction or completed.
Bradmill Yarraville
Bradmill Yarraville is a 1.5 billion dollar urban renewal project transforming the historic 26-hectare Bradmill denim factory into a sustainable mixed-use neighborhood. The development will deliver approximately 1,500 homes, including a mix of townhomes and apartments. As of May 2026, the first stage of 44 all-electric townhomes has reached completion, with subsequent residential stages currently under construction and slated for settlement in late 2026. The precinct features the Bradmill Quarter retail hub, the Arbory dining precinct, and a 1.5-hectare Linear Park connecting to McIvor Reserve.The heritage-listed Proofing Building and Boiler House are being adaptively reused to create resident amenities including a gym, pool, and co-working spaces.
Spotswood Yards Precinct
Redevelopment of the 4.7-hectare former Victorian Railway Workshops into a mixed-use precinct. The master plan includes 841 residences across eight buildings, 200 hotel rooms, and 1,875 sqm of lifestyle amenities including central gardens, cinemas, and co-working spaces. The precinct features adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and a range of retail services including a supermarket, medical centre, and childcare.
Newport Village
Masterplanned residential estate delivering townhouses and apartments about 7 km from Melbourne CBD. Developer Land Real with SJB as architect and Hamilton Marino as builder. The project promotes sustainable design with large on site solar (reported >200 kWp) and water efficient fittings, along with shared green spaces such as a central park and rooftop terraces. Current activity indicates ongoing staged construction and sales across the estate.
Stockland Haven
Boutique masterplanned townhome community by Stockland comprising 289 two, three and four bedroom homes designed by SJB Architects on a 6.3 hectare site. Located in Altona North, 11km from Melbourne CBD, with freehold titles and no body corporate fees. Anchored by a 4,000 sqm central park and pocket parks, with sustainability features including double glazing, rainwater capture and solar. As of mid-2026 the project is in its final stages of sale, with a mix of completed and under-construction homes remaining.
South Kingsville Place
A neighbourhood of sustainable, family-friendly townhomes designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke with landscaping by MDG Landscape Architects. Homes feature fossil-fuel-free services, double glazing, solar, EV-ready parking and community-focused streetscapes.
The Fabric Altona North
The Fabric Altona North is a masterplanned sustainable community by Mirvac on an 11.4-hectare former industrial site, delivering over 550 townhomes and future mid-rise apartments. All homes achieve a minimum 7-star NatHERS rating, net-zero energy design with rooftop solar panels, and Livable Housing Australia Silver Certification. Features more than 3.15ha of public open space including Patchwork Park and The Lawn active park. Construction is ongoing in multiple stages with residents settled, and full completion expected by FY2029.
Yarraville Green
A sustainable residential community featuring 53 dwellings, comprising 41 apartments and 12 townhomes. Designed by Six Degrees Architects, the project focuses on natural materials, cross-flow ventilation, and communal green spaces including a central productive garden and rooftop area. The development emphasizes fossil-fuel-free living with high energy ratings and artisan interior finishes.
3,030 residents of Spotswood are employed, from a labour force of 3,133. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 82.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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. 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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Spotswood has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.3%, and 10.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,030 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is well above the benchmark (82.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 45.7% of residents were found to work from home, though COVID-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into account.
The primary employment industries among residents consist of health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits a particularly notable concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade shows lower representation at 8.1% compared to the regional average of 9.8%. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels rose by 10.1% and the labor force grew by 10.2%, leading the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labor force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment increasing by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide further insight into potential future demand within Spotswood. 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 vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Spotswood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Spotswood is $2,460 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,229 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,476 a year against an average of $90,283. 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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The income level in the suburb of Spotswood is among the highest in Australia according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Spotswood's median income among taxpayers is $73,476 and the average income stands at $90,283, which compares to figures for Greater Melbourne's of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $80,544 (median) and $98,968 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Spotswood, between the 89th and 92nd percentiles nationally.
Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 29.1% of the community (1,355 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.8% in the same category. A significant 41.4% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. Housing accounts for 14.6% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 89th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Spotswood had 1,058 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 3% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $456 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Spotswood, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 65.7% houses and 34.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Spotswood was lagging that of Melbourne metro, at 27.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.4%) or rented (33.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Melbourne metro average at $2,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $456, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Spotswood's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Spotswood counted 1,058 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,747 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 71.9% of all households, comprising 35.9% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.1%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households comprising 3.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.7% of adults in Spotswood hold a university qualification, including 29.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 15.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 447 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,116 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 attainment in Spotswood significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.0% in SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 29.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 26.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (15.6%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Spotswood reaches 18 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Public transport analysis reveals 18 active transport stops operating within Spotswood comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 4 individual routes, collectively providing 2,875 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 168 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 12% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. A high 45.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 410 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 159 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.8% of residents in Spotswood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Spotswood, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups , and the rate of private health cover found to be exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (2,905 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.0 and 6.7% of residents, respectively, while 73.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 12.7% of residents aged 65 and over (591 people), which is lower than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Spotswood is largely Australian-born, at 76.1% of residents, with 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.1%) and Australian (20.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Spotswood was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 23.9% of its population born overseas and 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Spotswood was found to be Christianity, which makes up 42.2% of people in Spotswood. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.3% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Spotswood are English, comprising 22.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.6% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.4% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Spotswood (vs 0.7% regionally), Serbian at 0.8% (vs 0.4%) and Maltese at 1.6% (vs 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Spotswood is 38. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 22.3% 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 38-year median age in Spotswood is close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and similarly equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Spotswood has a higher concentration of 45 - 54 residents (18.4%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (12.7%). This 45 - 54 concentration is well above the national 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the area has seen its median age climb 1.2 years to 38, up from 37. Specifically, the 45 to 54 age group has grown from 15.5% to 18.4% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 8.0% to 9.6%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 15.3% to 12.7% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 7.3% to 5.8%. By 2041, Spotswood is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 55 to 64 group will grow by 117% (519 people), reaching 962 from 442. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Spotswood
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 543 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,820 at the 2021 Census → 4,657 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 (SAL22319). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.