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St Kilda East has an estimated 13,583 residents, up from 12,571 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,012 people, or 8.1%. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 6,010 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of St Kilda East has an estimated population of roughly 13,583 as of Aug 2026. This represents a net expansion of 1,012 people (8.1%) relative to the 12,571 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated from an estimated resident count of 13,386 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, coupled with 57 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, the suburb of St Kilda East maintains a population density of 6,010 persons per square kilometer, placing it among the nation's top 10% densest areas assessed by AreaSearch and underlining intense land demand.
The local expansion rate of 8.1% sits within 1.4 percentage points of the broader Victorian figure (9.5%), demonstrating robust demographic momentum that was predominantly fueled by overseas migration, which made up around 83.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of St Kilda East rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented where needed by 2023 Victorian State Government LGA figures aggregated down to SA2 boundaries. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are extended across all locations from 2032 to 2041. Looking toward future horizons, the suburb of St Kilda East is projected to rank in the upper quartile of Australian statistical territories for expansion, adding 3,053 persons by 2041 under SA2 aggregations, which constitutes an overall 21.0% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
70 new dwellings have been approved in St Kilda East over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated by AreaSearch, St Kilda East has generated roughly 14 residential approvals per year, amounting to approximately 70 homes throughout the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 58 approvals have been lodged. Despite recent local population contraction, residential stock additions have adequately met demand to maintain a balanced marketplace with ample choice for purchasers. Concurrently, newly approved residences carry an average expected construction cost of $742,000, signaling a clear developer emphasis on upmarket, premium builds. Commercial construction has also seen $13.1 million in approvals across the present financial year, reflecting stable non-residential capital outlay.
Recent residential construction activity comprises 17.0% detached houses alongside 83.0% apartments or townhouses. This heavy orientation toward medium- and high-density formats provides more attainable price points that appeal to downsizers, entry-level buyers, and property investors. Averaging around 425 people per dwelling approval, the local construction market demonstrates mature, established characteristics. Projecting forward, the local population is expected to expand by 2,856 residents up to 2041 according to recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Should building delivery persist at current volumes, residential additions may fall short of demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St Kilda East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Kilda East, worth an estimated $68 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.89 billion. 36 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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, planning schemes, and major civic projects play a pivotal role in shaping an area's future trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 key initiatives likely to influence the local area, headlined by the Coles Carlisle Street Precinct Development, the Small Parks Program - Balaclava/St Kilda East, the 191-193 Carlisle Street Mixed Development, and Armadale Manor, with key details provided in the following overview.
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Grandview Prahran
A boutique collection of 26 luxury all-electric residences across four levels at 646 High Street, Prahran East Village. Designed by Carr Architecture for Abadeen Group and built by Manresa Construction, the project is anchored by a 100-year-old nationally heritage-listed Apple Myrtle gum tree, around which a curved architectural form has been crafted. Features include 3m ceilings, rooftop terraces with city views, 305sqm of communal gardens landscaped by Acre, EV charger readiness, number plate recognition, and a 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating.ANZ confirmed as project funder. Over $50 million in sales achieved within six months of launch.
Hotham 62
Historic restoration of the 1948 Francelaw Flats featuring 12 reimagined apartments by ROWE Studio. Contemporary renovation of Art Deco building designed by notable architect Mordechai Benshemesh. Modern features include air conditioning, CCTV, video intercom, and private car parking while preserving original architectural significance.
14 Alma Road Mixed-Use Development
A 15-storey mixed-use high-rise development featuring 94 residences, including one and two-bedroom apartments. The project includes ground-floor retail and food premises, three levels of basement parking for 78 vehicles, and a communal rooftop garden with organic waste facilities.
Green House Windsor
Green House is a carbon-neutral commercial development combining a refurbished four-storey heritage building and a new seven-storey office tower connected by an elevated glass atrium. Designed by SJB for Pace Development Group, the project delivers over 4,000 sqm of sustainable office accommodation, ground-floor retail, end-of-trip facilities, and a rooftop terrace.
Elsternwick Gardens (Former ABC Studios)
Redevelopment of the former ABC Studios site into the Elsternwick Gardens mixed-use neighbourhood by Milieu and Besen. The approved project comprises six residential buildings with up to 180 apartments following a 2025 amendment, food and drink premises, extensive landscaped gardens, public open space, retention and relocation of the historic broadcast tower, and direct integration with the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate.
Small Parks Program - Balaclava/St Kilda East
City of Port Phillip's Small Parks Program is delivering and expanding a series of pocket parks across Balaclava and St Kilda East to address one of Melbourne's lowest levels of public open space. Individual sites are progressing through staged design and construction, with Lansdowne Road under construction during 2026 and other locations at varying delivery stages.
191-193 Carlisle Street Mixed Development
5-level boutique block comprising 8 x 2-bedroom apartments, 1 x 1-bedroom apartment, basement parking, lobby and 2 retail shops at ground level. Approved plans and permits in place. The development at 191-193 Carlisle Street, Balaclava VIC 3183 is a low-rise project with 1 building, 5 floors, and 9 residences.
Fareham
Gamuda Land's Fareham is a sustainable boutique apartment development at 95 St Kilda Road, St Kilda. The project is under construction, has topped out, and is planned for completion in mid 2026. Designed by BayleyWard and built by Markscon, it includes apartments, basement parking, ground floor retail, landscaped communal spaces, rooftop amenity, bay views, all-electric operation, rooftop solar, rainwater harvesting and a targeted average 8-Star NatHERS rating.
8,648 residents of St Kilda East are employed, from a labour force of 9,067. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 79.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,479, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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St Kilda East maintains an exceptionally qualified labour pool with substantial representation in professional services, experiencing an estimated annual job creation rate of 2.0% and an unemployment level of 4.6% as determined by AreaSearch's aggregated statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,648, with local unemployment tracking 0.1% below the 4.8% observed across Greater Melbourne, and labour participation reaching an elevated 79.2% versus 70.1% across the wider metropolitan region. Census findings indicated that 45.8% of the local workforce conducted their duties from home, though this metric was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Local employment is predominantly clustered within professional & technical roles, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The professional & technical discipline exhibits an especially elevated concentration, employing workers at 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction industry accounts for only 6.3% of the resident workforce, trailing Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. Comparing the Census count of local jobs to resident workers suggests that this largely residential enclave provides a limited volume of internal employment. AreaSearch evaluation of broader SALM and ABS data reveals that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 2.0% while the local workforce grew by 1.9%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage points decrease in the jobless rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workplace demand in St Kilda East. These five- and ten-year industry models, when mapped across the local occupational profile, suggest local jobs could expand by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, compared to broader nationwide forecasts of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively (noting that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Kilda East is $2,020 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,183 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,730 a year against an average of $100,005. The average runs 57% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023, St Kilda East registered a median taxpayer income of $63,730 and an average income of $100,005, significantly outperforming Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, contemporary income levels are estimated at approximately $69,861 for the median and $109,625 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly individual earnings at $1,183, ranking in the 90th percentile across the country. Furthermore, 34.0% of local earners (4,618 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with the regional share of 32.8%.
While residential costs absorb 16.8% of earnings, solid income levels maintain disposable earnings at the 65th percentile nationally, placing the suburb in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Kilda East had 5,508 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 19% detached houses and 66% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $396 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,128 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape of St Kilda East at the latest Census was composed of 19.0% separate houses and 81.0% attached dwellings (comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other configurations), contrasting with Greater Melbourne where houses represented 67.9% and attached dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Outright owner-occupancy stood at 21.2%, lagging the metropolitan standard, while the remaining homes were subject to mortgages (29.1%) or occupied by tenants (49.8%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $2,128, exceeding the metropolitan median of $2,000, while median weekly rental payments sat at $396 compared to $390 across Greater Melbourne.
In a national context, local mortgage servicing costs notably exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Kilda East counted 5,508 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,951 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 50.5% of households in the area, encompassing couples without offspring (24.2%), couples with children (19.7%), and single-parent households (5.5%). The remaining 49.5% of dwellings consist of non-family arrangements, driven primarily by single-person households at 40.5% and share houses at 8.9%. With an average of 2.1 people per residence, typical household size tracks lower than the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.1% of adults in St Kilda East hold a university qualification, including 34.8% with a bachelor degree and 14.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 11.3% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 5,186 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,110 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment across St Kilda East substantially outpaces broader state and national standards, with 54.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 33.4% across VIC and 30.4% throughout Australia. This pronounced academic profile provides strong alignment with knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest tier at 34.8%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Meanwhile, vocational credentials represent 22.0% of attainment among the population aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (11.3%). Formal academic participation is extensive, with 31.2% of the local population engaged in study.
This group is led by 8.8% enrolled in higher education programs, 8.4% in primary schooling, and 6.2% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Kilda East reaches 35 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network within St Kilda East features 35 active boarding stops covering both bus and lightrail services. These facilities are connected via 8 separate transit routes, generating 4,656 trips for passengers on a weekly basis. Accessibility is outstanding, with local residents situated an average of 183 meters from their closest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is common, with private motor vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 67% of commuters, alongside 10% utilizing train services and 7% walking. Car ownership stands at an average of 0.7 vehicles per household, sitting below regional benchmarks, while 45.8% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic circumstances.
Across the entire network, route frequency delivers an average of 665 services per day, translating to roughly 133 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.8% of residents in St Kilda East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 across St Kilda East reflect excellent overall outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, showing minimal occurrence of major health issues across all demographics. Private health insurance membership is remarkably broad, covering roughly 66% of the community (8,990 people), which outstrips both the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported medical diagnoses, affecting 10.4 and 7.5% of the local population respectively, whereas 73.8% of residents reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, exceeding the 72.6% rate across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts display excellent health with minimal chronic conditions, while older residents aged 65 and over constitute 11.0% of the community (1,494 people), well below the metropolitan proportion of 15.1%. Health metrics among seniors remain exceptionally positive, aligning with favorable broader national standings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.3% of St Kilda East residents were born overseas and 22.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.9%) and Australian (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Kilda East exhibits an elevated degree of cultural diversity compared to most surrounding markets, with 32.3% of inhabitants born overseas and 22.8% using a non-English language at home. In terms of religious affiliation, Judaism forms the primary faith, practiced by 28.8% of St Kilda East residents compared to only 1.0% across the whole of Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, the three largest ancestral cohorts in St Kilda East are English at 19.9%, Australian at 19.4%, and Other at 18.7%. The community also demonstrates distinctive concentrations of specific European heritages: Polish ancestry represents 3.9% of the local population (compared to 0.8% across the region), Russian accounts for 2.0% (versus 0.4%), and Hungarian stands at 1.6% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Kilda East is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 37.7% 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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The demographic structure of St Kilda East leans heavily toward younger demographics, with adults aged 25 - 44 representing 42.9% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 11.0% versus 15.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 34 years, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 years recorded at that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 bracket, rising from 41.8% to an estimated 42.9%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 45 - 64 age category is projected to accommodate the largest absolute increase, expanding by 1,036 residents (39%) to reach a total of 3,712, while the senior group aged 65+ will experience the quickest proportional expansion, increasing 47% to 2,197.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Kilda East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 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 — 57 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,571 at the 2021 Census → 13,583 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 (SAL22344). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.