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Stawell has an estimated 6,194 residents, down from 6,220 at the 2021 Census. Density is about 67 people per 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 the suburb of Stawell has an estimated population of approximately 6,194 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 26 people (0.4%) compared to the 6,220 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 6,189 estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 62 validated new addresses since the Census. This population corresponds to a density of 66 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and capacity for prospective development.
Although the suburb of Stawell registered a 0.4% contraction since the 2021 census, its performance was stronger than the wider SA3 area (-1.6%). Inward overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains, serving as almost the sole source of growth in recent periods. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, AreaSearch uses Regional and LGA projections from the Victorian State Government released in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic patterns indicate the area will experience population growth slightly below the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with projections indicating an expansion of 405 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 6.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
93 new dwellings have been approved in Stawell over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, the suburb of Stawell averages about 18 new home approvals annually, with a total of 93 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 12 approvals have been registered. With an average of only 0.1 new residents added per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, the volume of new supply matches or outpaces local demand, maintaining options for buyers and accommodating potential population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost of these new properties stands at $410,000, which points to developers focusing on high-end properties within the premium market tier.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $11.9 million have been documented this financial year, indicating steady activity in commercial development. Compared to the rest of Victoria, the suburb of Stawell records 14.0% less new development per resident, placing it in the 53rd percentile of evaluated areas nationally. This level also falls below the national average, reflecting the established character of the area and potentially indicating planning constraints. Residential construction is dominated by standalone homes at 89.0%, with medium and high-density housing making up 11.0%, preserving the low-density style of the area with a focus on spacious family residences. With roughly 301 people per approval, the suburb of Stawell displays characteristics of a low-density region. Projections indicate that the suburb of Stawell will add 400 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially underpinning population growth above current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Stawell
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 54 current infrastructure and development projects close to Stawell, worth an estimated $3.7 billion. 6 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is strongly affected by changes in regional infrastructure, major construction works, and planning policies. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the local area. Significant regional projects include the Western Highway Upgrade - Ararat to Stawell, Melbourne To Adelaide Freight Rail Improvements, VNI West - Victorian Section, and Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, with the detailed list highlighting those of greatest local relevance.
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7-Eleven Horsham Development
New 24-hour 7-Eleven convenience store and service station development with 6 fuel bowsers, single-storey building, associated car parking, fuel canopy areas, accessways and landscaping. The project was approved by VCAT after initial council refusal and is currently under active construction by Barker Group.
Horsham Child Care Centre
Horsham Rural City Council approved a planning permit at its December meeting for a new 102-place single storey child care centre on a 1978 square metre vacant block at 75-77 River Road, Horsham, next to the Horsham Church of Christ. The approved plans, submitted by applicant Monty and Jyoti Pty Ltd, include a 613 square metre building, a 720 square metre external play area, and 23 car parking spaces. The site sits within a General Residential Zone and is intended to serve the growing population of Horsham South, an area of more than 5000 residents.Council officers noted the centre supports identified demand for childcare in Horsham and is consistent with the purpose of the General Residential Zone. Three objections were received relating to noise, traffic, parking, odour and property value impacts, which council staff addressed through changes to the landscape plan and fencing height. The permit-approved site has since been listed for sale on the open market, and no confirmed construction start date or completion timeline is currently available.
Horsham South Structure Plan
A long-term strategic planning framework covering 4,540 hectares south of the Wimmera River, encompassing Haven. The plan coordinates residential, industrial, and commercial growth to address infrastructure pressures, heavy vehicle movements, and connectivity issues. Following council adoption in late 2025, the project transitioned into the Planning Scheme Amendment phase to codify the vision into the Horsham Planning Scheme.
Grampians Health Horsham Campus Redevelopment
Staged redevelopment of the Grampians Health Horsham Campus (Wimmera Base Hospital) following the 2018 Masterplan and the 2023 to 2043 Grampians Health Infrastructure Plan. Key priorities include expanding the Emergency Department with a fast-track clinic and short-stay area, modernising aged care and inpatient bedrooms, and upgrading clinical infrastructure across mental health, maternity, and rehabilitation services. A new Emergency Department is being planned to open in 2027.
Avonnefields Regional Development
An innovative and genuinely sustainable 50-hectare master planned residential and community development on the northern fringe of Horsham, Victoria. Features over 300 dwellings (compact, multi-unit and traditional lots), an aged care and independent living precinct, community hub with childcare and employment facilities, active recreation precinct, flower production and distribution precinct, and renewable energy infrastructure including what is anticipated to be Australia's largest community microgrid. Sustainability features include solar energy generating 25% of electricity from renewable sources, community battery storage, EV charging station, and potential hydrogen production.Rezoning process was scheduled September 2024 to March 2025, with solar and grid connection construction from early 2025, and aged care, community hub and recreation assets commencing construction from late 2025 through 2026.
Horsham Recreation Infrastructure Improvements
Ongoing Horsham Rural City Council program delivering recreation infrastructure improvements across the municipality. Current priorities include implementation of the Active Horsham Strategy 2026-2036, City Oval redevelopment, aquatic centre planning, sports lighting and community recreation facility upgrades to improve accessibility, participation and regional sporting capacity.
Johnson Asahi Dooen Hay Processing Facility
Completed $20 million export hay and cereal straw processing facility at the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal precinct in Dooen, north-east of Horsham. Delivered for Johnson Asahi, a joint venture formed in 1995 between fourth-generation Australian family business J.T. Johnson & Sons (established 1923) and Japanese partner Asahi Agria (formerly Asahi Industries). The facility comprises a 5,500 square metre processing plant and 550 square metre office, built by Ahrens under a design-and-construct contract, and houses a new teasing press manufactured by Schutz Industries and Torques Industries to complement the existing slicing press.Construction started in October 2021 with support from the Victorian Government Regional Jobs Fund and the plant opened and began production in January 2023, supporting around 72 construction jobs and approximately 50 ongoing roles. The Dooen site consolidates operations relocated from Johnson Asahi's former Plumpton Road and Golf Course Road plants in Horsham and lifts total production capacity to more than 200,000 metric tonnes of oaten hay, alfalfa hay and straw per year for export to Japan and South East Asia. The plant now runs 24 hours a day during peak season and its co-location at the intermodal terminal gives direct road and rail access for containerised freight to the Port of Melbourne.
Haven Home Safe Horsham Social Housing
Delivery of 25 new modular homes for social housing in Horsham, featuring 3 one-bedroom and 22 two-bedroom units with 7-star NatHERS energy efficiency rating. Built using innovative modular construction by ARKit and transported from Sunshine to Horsham. Features all-electric appliances, heat-pump water systems, individual rainwater tanks, and sustainable timber construction methodology.
2,903 residents of Stawell are employed, from a labour force of 2,979. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 55.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,874, about 79% 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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The workforce of the suburb of Stawell is balanced between white and blue collar occupations, with a strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 2.6% according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 2,903 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 1.1% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%. However, workforce participation is notably lower at 55.9% compared to the regional figure of 61.1%. Census records show that a low 8.4% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The region shows a high concentration of manufacturing jobs, with its share of employment reaching 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, construction has a smaller footprint, employing 6.2% of the workforce compared to 10.4% across the region. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited within the area. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the labor force in the suburb of Stawell contracted by 3.3% and total employment fell by 0.5% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, which led to a 2.7 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% decline in employment and a 0.3% drop in the labor force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these rates to the local sector mix indicates that employment in the suburb of Stawell would rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison rather than a forecast incorporating local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Stawell is $1,127 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $658 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,922 a year against an average of $52,559. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Stawell earn a median income of $43,922 and an average income of $52,559. These levels are below the national averages, and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic. Adjusted for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 would be roughly $48,147 for the median and $57,615 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Stawell all rank between the 8th and 20th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution is dominated by the $800 - 1,499 bracket, which accounts for 27.4% of residents (1,697 people), in contrast to metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 30.3%. Although living costs are low, with residents keeping 89.6% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 14th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Stawell had 2,584 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 5% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $210 a week and the median mortgage repayment $973 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Stawell was comprised of 90.2% standalone houses and 9.8% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other formats, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Stawell was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 46.2%, while the remaining properties were either under mortgage (28.1%) or occupied by renters (25.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $973 was far below the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent was $210 compared to the regional figure of $285.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Stawell are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Stawell counted 2,584 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 61.1%, consisting of couples with children at 19.8%, couples without children at 30.2%, and single-parent households at 9.8%. The remaining 38.9% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 35.4% and group shared housing at 3.4%. The median household size is 2.2 individuals, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.9% of adults in Stawell hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 872 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 938 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 the area shows areas for improvement, with university graduation rates at 14.9%, which is considerably lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. This represents both a difficulty and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 38.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificate qualifications at 28.6%. Enrolment rates in formal education are high, with 26.4% of residents currently studying.
This group includes 10.2% enrolled in primary schools, 7.7% in secondary schools, and 1.9% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Stawell reaches 56 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Analysis of transit options shows 56 active public transport stops within the suburb of Stawell. These facilities are served by 8 separate routes, which combine to deliver 214 weekly passenger journeys. Access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 195 meters from their nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the area, with most workers traveling outward; cars remain the dominant mode of travel at 91%, while 6% of commuters walk. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per household. A low 8.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Public transport services average 30 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 3 weekly journeys per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
58.8% of residents in Stawell report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 outcomes present challenges for the suburb of Stawell based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, with a high incidence of common conditions noted across youth and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 48% of residents (~2,954 people) holding policies, compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded among local residents are arthritis (12.4%) and mental health concerns (10.1%). In comparison, 58.8% of the population reported no chronic medical issues, which is lower than the 63.4% recorded across Regional Vic.
The local workforce faces health constraints with elevated levels of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and older represent 27.8% of the population (1,721 people), exceeding the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Health metrics among older residents present difficulties, with national rankings for this cohort showing greater challenges than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Stawell is largely Australian-born, at 87.9% of residents, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.1%) and English (32.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Stawell shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 85.5% of the population, 87.9% of residents born in Australia, and 91.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 46.3% of the community. The most notable statistical overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.8% of residents, matching the 0.8% average for Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in the suburb of Stawell are Australian (33.1%), English (32.0%), and Scottish (8.7%). Notable variations in ethnic representation include Filipino residents making up 1.5% of the population compared to 0.6% regionally, German ancestry at 3.8% compared to 3.5%, and Samoan ancestry at 0.1% compared to 0.1% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Stawell is 46, older than 85% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 46, the suburb of Stawell has an older population profile than Regional Vic. at 43 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age group is well represented at 13.5% relative to Regional Vic., while the 45 - 54 bracket is less common at 9.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort has expanded from 9.5% to 11.5% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 8.3% to 10.1%. In contrast, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 declined from 11.5% to 9.6%.
By 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age structure, led by a 25% increase in the 35 to 44 cohort (growing by 175 people from 712 to 888), while the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Stawell
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,220 at the 2021 Census → 6,194 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 (SAL22354). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.