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Spotswood has an estimated 4,672 residents, up from 2,820 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,852 people, or 65.7%. Growth has averaged 9.9% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 544 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 1,479 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with new address validations post-Census, the suburb of Spotswood recorded a population of approximately 4,672 around Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,852 people (65.7%) compared to the 2,820 people documented in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this expansion by reviewing the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025 (indicating 4,661 residents) alongside 544 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a resulting density of 1,478 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Spotswood sits above national benchmarks examined by AreaSearch.
Its 65.7% growth rate significantly outstripped the wider SA3 region (6.9%) as well as state figures, establishing the locality as an area growth leader. International arrivals served as the main catalyst, accounting for roughly 62.0% of recent population additions. Population projections deployed by AreaSearch incorporate ABS and Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (using 2022 baseline figures), supplemented by 2023 Victorian State Government LGA/regional forecasts adjusted via weighted aggregation down to SA2 zones. Furthermore, age-cohort growth rates derived from these models are applied across 2032 to 2041. These demographic patterns point to a future expansion rate tracking slightly beneath the median across AreaSearch locations, with the suburb of Spotswood expected to add 240 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing a 4.9% overall rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
612 new dwellings have been approved in Spotswood over the past five years, an average of 122 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 139 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 10% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 300, 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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ABS building approval statistics reviewed by AreaSearch at the statistical area tier indicate that Spotswood maintains an approval rate of approximately 122 residential dwellings annually, accumulating roughly 612 approved residences throughout the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 300 sanctioned during FY-25 to date. Housing demand remains solid, averaging 2.5 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with new residential properties reflecting an average expected construction cost of $466,000. In addition, commercial construction has seen moderate momentum, securing $17.7 million in approved works over the current financial year.
Per capita residential building approvals in Spotswood outpace Greater Melbourne by 312.0%, broadening options for prospective buyers and showcasing elevated developer appetite well past nationwide norms. The composition of newly approved residential construction is heavily oriented toward townhouses and apartments at 90.0%, with detached houses making up 10.0%. This leaning toward higher-density formats provides accessible pricing for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors, standing in contrast to the prevailing local stock of 66.0% standalone houses due to constrained land supply and changing residential preferences. The ratio of around 17 people per dwelling approval highlights a growing local property landscape. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, forward demographic modelling projects that Spotswood will welcome 229 residents through to 2041. Ongoing residential building activity appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, delivering balanced purchasing conditions and the potential capacity to accommodate growth exceeding 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 44 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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Urban development, major capital works, and planning frameworks play a central role in shaping local outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 projects anticipated to influence the immediate surroundings, including major initiatives such as Newport Village, Better Places Spotswood & South Kingsville, South Kingsville Place, and the West Gate Tunnel Project.
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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 urban renewal project by Frasers Property Australia and Irongate Group transforming a historic 26-hectare former denim factory into a sustainable mixed-use neighborhood. The development will deliver approximately 1,500 homes alongside the Bradmill Quarter retail hub, the Arbory dining precinct, a 1.5-hectare Linear Park, and community resident amenities housed within adaptively reused heritage buildings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3,046 residents of Spotswood are employed, from a labour force of 3,151. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 82.9%. 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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Workforce figures aggregated across statistical zones by AreaSearch highlight a well-qualified local talent pool in Spotswood, characterized by deep professional services representation, an unemployment rate standing at 3.3%, and annual jobs growth estimated at 10.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,046, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.4% lower than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%. Furthermore, the local participation rate reaches an elevated 82.9% relative to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicated that 45.7% of working locals operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown settings should be taken into account.
Local employment is primarily distributed across professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area exhibits a pronounced concentration in public administration & safety, reaching 1.6 times the broader metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, retail trade accounts for 8.1% of employment locally compared to 9.8% across the wider region. Census figures show 0.7 workers for each resident, reflecting an above-average volume of local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch evaluations of aggregated ABS and SALM data, the twelve months to March 2026 saw Spotswood record a 10.2% rise in employment and a 10.3% increase in the labor pool, leading to a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% lift in employment, a 2.3% workforce expansion, and a 0.2 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26—which project countrywide job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years—provide context on future demand when mapped across local industry shares. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the resident profile suggests local employment could expand by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (representing a proportional weighting calculation for illustration that excludes local demographic 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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ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Spotswood among the top tiers nationwide. Median taxable earnings reached $73,476 while the average stood at $90,283, compared to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, indexed estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $80,544 for median earnings and $98,968 for average earnings. Census metrics position personal, family, and household earnings within the 89th to 92nd percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly individual income band is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 29.1% of residents (1,359 people), consistent with 32.8% regionally. Furthermore, 41.4% of households generate weekly earnings topping $3,000, underscoring strong purchasing power. Accommodation costs absorb 14.6% of income, placing local disposable income at the 89th percentile and positioning the area within the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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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Census assessments show Spotswood's residential profile consisting of 65.7% standalone houses and 34.3% medium-to-high density formats (encompassing semi-detached residences, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright ownership sits at 27.5%, trailing the metropolitan baseline, with mortgaged properties accounting for 39.4% and rented homes making up 33.1%. The median monthly mortgage commitment was $2,300, above the metropolitan level of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $456 versus $390 across Melbourne metro. In a nationwide context, mortgage repayments in Spotswood exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Spotswood counted 1,058 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,753 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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Families constitute 71.9% of all local households, with couple families with children making up 35.9%, couples without children representing 25.1%, and single parent households accounting for 9.4%. The remaining 28.1% are non-family arrangements, consisting of 24.4% single-person dwellings and 3.9% group living arrangements. Average household occupancy sits at 2.6 people, aligning precisely with Greater Melbourne.
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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Attainment levels across Spotswood outpace wider benchmarks, with 44.7% of locals aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, exceeding the 30.4% national and 32.0% SA4 regional figures. Bachelor degrees comprise the largest share at 29.6%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 10.1% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Vocational training is also well represented, with 26.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (15.6%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). Community participation in formal learning is substantial, with 29.5% of residents actively enrolled in study. This group comprises 10.9% attending primary school, 6.5% engaged in secondary education, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Spotswood reaches 18 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 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 connectivity within Spotswood features 18 active stops offering bus connections. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that provide an aggregate of 1,939 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents situated an average of 162 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters largely travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 80%, followed by train journeys at 12%, and vehicle ownership standing at 1.2 per dwelling. Additionally, 45.7% of workers conducted their duties from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services maintain an average operational volume of 277 trips per day across the network, translating to around 107 weekly trips per individual stop.
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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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and condition prevalence indicate excellent health metrics across Spotswood, accompanied by exceptionally low chronic disease rates across every demographic bracket. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 62% of residents (2,915 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% across Australia. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently recorded medical concerns locally, noted by 8.0 and 6.7% of the population respectively, while 73.8% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, exceeding the 72.6% Greater Melbourne baseline. Working-age cohorts demonstrate strong physical health with minimal chronic issues.
Individuals aged 65 and over make up 12.4% of the population (579 people), below the 15.1% metropolitan average, with seniors displaying robust overall health outcomes that align closely with broader population trends.
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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Cultural diversity in Spotswood outstrips most local benchmarks, with 23.9% of the community born overseas and 20.4% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 42.2% of residents. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a distinctive local presence at 0.3% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Ancestry data regarding parental country of birth reveals the three most prominent heritages in Spotswood to be English (22.1%), Australian (20.6%), and Irish (9.4%). Notable proportional variations also exist among other backgrounds, with Croatian representation reaching 1.9% locally versus 0.7% regionally, Serbian at 0.8% versus 0.4%, and Maltese accounting for 1.6% compared to 1.1% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Spotswood is 38. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 22.7% 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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Age distributions in Spotswood align closely with Greater Melbourne, showing a maximum divergence of 5.6 percentage points across major brackets. Median age reached an estimated 38 as at August 2026, rising from 37 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that time. The primary shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 age cohort, declining from 35.0% to an estimated 31.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 are projected to drive the majority of growth, expanding by 168 residents (13%) to reach 1,471, while child and young adult cohorts are anticipated to contract.
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 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 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 | May 2026 5 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 544 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,820 at the 2021 Census → 4,672 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 (SAL22319). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.