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St Kilda (Vic.) has an estimated 23,207 residents, up from 19,490 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,717 people, or 19.1%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 920 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 7,298 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census St Kilda's population is estimated at around 23,207 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,717 people (19.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,490 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 23,189, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 920 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 7,297 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource.
St Kilda's 19.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (9.3%), along with the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 8,326 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 35.8% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
551 new dwellings have been approved in St Kilda (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 110 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 136 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 65, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, St Kilda has seen around 110 new homes approved annually, totalling an estimated 551 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 60 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, with recent figures showing this has accelerated to 6.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply.
Development projects average $699,000 in construction value, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have also been $19.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Relative to Greater Melbourne, St Kilda shows substantially reduced construction (52.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. New building activity shows 1.0% detached dwellings and 99.0% medium and high-density housing. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. At around 220 people per approval, St Kilda reflects a transitioning market. Looking ahead, St Kilda is expected to grow by 8,308 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St Kilda (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Kilda (Vic.), worth an estimated $921 million. A further 107 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.5 billion. 40 are already under construction and 41 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 51 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 14 Alma Road Mixed-Use Development, St Kilda Pier Foreshore Upgrade, 97 Alma Road by Neometro, and 52 St Kilda Road, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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St Kilda Pier Foreshore Upgrade
City of Port Phillip foreshore works extending the St Kilda Pier landside entrance to Jacka Boulevard to create a new visitor arrival space and improve links between the pier, promenade, Catani Gardens, Bay Trail and nearby attractions. Works include a paved plaza, new planting and seating nooks, additional green space, upgraded car park entry and exit, wayfinding, public lighting, stormwater drainage, Bay Trail safety improvements, tour bus drop-off and pick-up facilities, and preparation for kiosk removal.Construction has commenced, Sea Baths car park entry works are complete, and further Jacka Boulevard foreshore works are continuing.
Elwood Main Drain Duplication Project
This critical 660m flood mitigation project involves duplicating the existing Elwood Main Drain using dual 4.2m x 2.1m pre-cast concrete culverts. The initiative aims to significantly reduce flood risk for over 500 properties within the Elster Creek catchment. Key components include a new drain inlet at Elsternwick Park, a diversion structure in Elster Creek, and a new beach outlet that involves doubling the width of the Elwood Pier. As of April 2026, utility service relocations and site investigations have commenced, with main construction activity scheduled to begin in mid-2026.
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.
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.
The Gild St Kilda
The Gild is a Fortis mixed-use residential and retail development on Fitzroy Street in St Kilda. The project comprises refined 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences, penthouses, rooftop and resident amenity spaces, private dining and wellness-style shared areas, plus a curated ground-level retail and hospitality streetscape. Current public planning material indicates amendments to increase the scheme from 39 to 45 apartments and from 3 to 4 retail tenancies.
34-36 St Kilda Road Mixed-Use Development
Permit-approved 10-storey mixed-use building on a 475 sqm corner site at St Kilda Road and Phoenix Lane. The amended permit provides for 32 dwellings, 97 sqm of ground-floor retail premises, 12 car spaces and 33 bicycle spaces. The site was still publicly marketed as a permit-approved development opportunity in 2025, indicating pre-construction status and no confirmed delivery program.
3-15 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
A five-storey mixed-use development branded as 'Ondas villas' featuring 16 luxurious apartments (predominantly three-bedroom), ground floor retail space (327 sqm), and basement parking for 40 vehicles. The project, designed by Warren and Mahoney, retains the heritage facade of the existing Victorian and Interwar Moderne buildings. It includes a private concourse and a secret garden for residents.
97 Alma Road by Neometro
A collection of 41 apartments and 20 townhouses (61 dwellings total) developed by Neometro in partnership with the Besen Group, designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects with landscape by Myles Baldwin Design. Located opposite Alma Park in St Kilda East, the project draws on St Kildas architectural heritage with stucco facades, metalwork, textured glass, coloured tiles and ornamental sun screens. Strong ESD credentials include solar panels, rainwater harvesting, passive solar design, cross-flow ventilation and low-VOC materials.Builder is Manresa (McCorkell Brown Group). Apartments from $649,000 and townhouses from $1,790,000. Now selling off-the-plan with construction underway; due for completion in 2027.
16,631 residents of St Kilda (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 17,723. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 80.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 possesses a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of 6.2%, and 4.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 16,631 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.4% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (80.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 45.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. On the other hand, manufacturing is under-represented, with only 3.8% of St Kilda's workforce compared to 7.2% in Greater Melbourne. The ratio of 0.6 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 increased by 4.2% and labour force increased by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within St Kilda. 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 differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to St Kilda's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Kilda (Vic.) is $1,779 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,214 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,356 a year against an average of $88,073. The average runs 44% 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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The suburb of St Kilda shows a median taxpayer income of $61,356 and an average of $88,073 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $67,258 (median) and $96,546 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals individual earnings stand out at the 91st percentile nationally ($1,214 weekly), though household income ranks lower at the 51st percentile.
Distribution data shows 35.0% of the population (8,122 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 48th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Kilda (Vic.) had 10,372 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 79% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 62% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. 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 St Kilda, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 5.5% houses and 94.5% 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 St Kilda was lagging that of Melbourne metro, at 14.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (23.4%) or rented (61.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was in line with the Melbourne metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $381, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, St Kilda's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Kilda (Vic.) counted 10,372 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 12,350 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 53% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 39.1% of all households, comprising 8.7% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 4.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 60.9%, with lone person households at 52.7% and group households comprising 8.2% of the total. The median household size of 1.7 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.9% of adults in St Kilda (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 34.0% with a bachelor degree and 15.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 13.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,034 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,120 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 St Kilda significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 53.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 34.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (13.6%). Educational participation is notably high, with 25.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in tertiary education, 3.7% in primary education, and 2.9% pursuing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Kilda (Vic.) reaches 94 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 15,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 94 active transport stops operating within St Kilda comprising a mix of lightrail and buses. These stops are serviced by 15 individual routes, collectively providing 15,731 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 128 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 56%, with 10% walking and 9% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 0.4 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 45.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 2,247 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 167 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.2% of residents in St Kilda (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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St Kilda demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions , and the rate of private health cover found to be exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (14,281 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 12.1 and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 71.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 12.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,900 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
40.1% of St Kilda (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 21.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (15.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Kilda was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 21.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.1% born overseas. The main religion in St Kilda was found to be Christianity, which makes up 28.8% of people in St Kilda. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 2.5% 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 St Kilda are English, comprising 24.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 15.2% of the population, and Other, comprising 12.2% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of St Kilda (vs 0.5% regionally), Polish at 1.5% (vs 0.8%) and Russian at 1.0% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Kilda (Vic.) is 36. 40.3% 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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At 36 years, St Kilda's median age is nearly matching the Greater Melbourne average of 37 similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, St Kilda has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (31.0%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (3.5%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.2% to 9.3% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 11.6%. Demographic modeling suggests St Kilda's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041.
The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 74%, adding 2,001 residents to reach 4,694.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Kilda (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 18 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 920 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,490 at the 2021 Census → 23,207 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 (SAL22343). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.