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Stawell has an estimated 6,193 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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Demographic evaluation incorporating broader regional ABS statistics alongside post-Census address validations by AreaSearch positions the population of the suburb of Stawell at roughly 6,193 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a loss of 27 people (0.4%) compared to the 2021 Census total of 6,220 people. Such figures stem from an estimated resident count of 6,188 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 61 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census date. With a density of 66 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Stawell offers substantial space per resident alongside capacity for future growth.
Although the suburb experienced a 0.4% contraction since the 2021 census, it outperformed the broader SA3 area (-1.6%). Inbound overseas migration served as the principal contributor, representing virtually the exclusive catalyst for recent local population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline are applied across the analysis, supplemented where necessary by 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections converted via weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 geographic scales. These aggregated age-group trajectories are further incorporated across all locations covering the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, population growth within the suburb of Stawell is anticipated to track slightly under the national regional median, expanding by 364 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, which represents an overall gain of 5.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
90 new dwellings have been approved in Stawell over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 2.8 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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ABS residential approval data examined by AreaSearch indicates that Stawell records approximately 18 dwelling approvals annually, totaling roughly 90 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 13 registered during FY-25 to date. Because new arrivals averaged merely 0.1 new residents per year per approved residence across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), building supply comfortably satisfies or exceeds demand, enhancing options for purchasers and facilitating capacity for population expansion beyond current forecasts. Furthermore, newly approved dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $551,000—moderately higher than regional figures—reflecting an emphasis on quality builds, alongside $11.9 million in approved commercial development this financial year that indicates balanced non-residential development.
Per capita building activity in Stawell trails Rest of Vic. by 14.0% and ranks at the 50th percentile among nationally evaluated regions, despite a recent pickup in building pace. This subdued performance relative to the national average highlights the established nature of the locality and potential town planning limitations. Detached residences comprise 94.0% of recent residential development while 6.0% consists of townhouses or apartments, preserving traditional low-density urban form and providing standalone homes suited to space-conscious occupants. An average ratio of approximately 294 people per approval further underlines this low-density planning context. Anticipated demographic shifts indicate Stawell will add 359 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Under prevailing construction volumes, additions to the housing stock appear well-calibrated to satisfy incoming demand, delivering positive purchasing conditions while establishing the physical capacity for demographic gains exceeding baseline 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning programs, and state initiatives play a fundamental role in shaping local development capacity. AreaSearch identifies 1 major project holding strategic significance for the locality. Prominent developments include Western Highway Upgrade - Ararat to Stawell, Melbourne To Adelaide Freight Rail Improvements, VNI West - Victorian Section, and Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, with key relevant initiatives summarized below.
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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.
2,900 residents of Stawell are employed, from a labour force of 2,976. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 56.1%. 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 local labour market in Stawell encompasses a balanced split between blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by solid representation across vital public services and a jobless rate standing at only 2.6% per aggregated statistical boundaries. There were 2,900 residents employed as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.1% lower than Regional Vic.'s 3.7%, whereas labour force engagement remains comparatively subdued at 56.1% against 61.1% across Regional Vic.. In addition, Census records show only 8.4% of working residents operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be noted.
Primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Local economic concentration in manufacturing is especially pronounced, capturing an employment share 2.1 times greater than regional averages. Conversely, construction represents an understated 6.2% of employment compared to 10.4% regionally. The overall tally of Census working population relative to living residents suggests that employment capacity within the immediate area remains somewhat constrained. According to AreaSearch examination of combined ABS and SALM figures across regional boundaries, the preceding 12-month period recorded a 3.3% contraction in the overall labour force alongside a 0.5% reduction in employment, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 2.7 percentage points. Across Regional Vic., employment dropped by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment eased by 0.2 percentage points. Forward demand trajectories can be evaluated using Mar-26 employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia. Projecting these five- and ten-year national figures across the existing industry profile outlines potential local workforce outcomes; while Australia overall is projected to experience employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, sector trajectories vary markedly. Weighting these projections against the local industry baseline suggests employment in Stawell could increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing an illustrative industry-weighted calculation that excludes specific local demographic shifts.
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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The ATO postcode income release for financial year 2023 shows remuneration in the suburb of Stawell trailing nationwide benchmarks, recording a median income of $43,922 alongside an average income of $52,559. These levels fall below Regional Vic., where median earnings reach $50,954 and average earnings reach $62,728. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, indexed values for March 2026 are modeled at approximately $48,147 (median) and $57,615 (average). Census reporting places local household, family, and individual income brackets between the 8th and 20th percentiles nationally.
The largest individual cohort sits in the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket, capturing 27.4% of residents (1,696 people), contrasting with regional trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 band forms the largest share at 30.3%. Despite housing costs leaving 89.6% of income unencumbered, net disposable income resides at only 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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According to the most recent Census, separate houses accounted for 90.2% of the dwelling landscape in Stawell while 9.8% comprised alternative formats like semi-detached residences, apartments, and other housing, closely matching Regional Vic. at 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was notably elevated in Stawell at 46.2%, significantly above Regional Vic., while remaining homes were occupied under a mortgage (28.1%) or leased (25.8%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations stood at $973 and median weekly rents were $210, well below Regional Vic. medians of $1,430 and $285 respectively. Relative to broader national figures, mortgage commitments are far lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also tracking substantially below the nationwide figure 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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Family units account for 61.1% of all local residences, consisting of couples without children (30.2%), couples with children (19.8%), and single parent families (9.8%). Non-family living arrangements represent 38.9% of households, with lone person households representing 35.4% and group shared arrangements making up 3.4%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, below the Regional Vic. benchmark 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 profiles indicate that tertiary graduation levels (14.9%) trail the broader VIC mark of 33.4% by a considerable margin, presenting opportunities for educational development programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary higher education category at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational qualifications are prominent throughout the community, with 38.7% of persons aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, encompassing advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (28.6%). Active participation across study pathways is substantial, with 26.4% of the population attending an educational institution. Specifically, 10.2% attend primary schools, 7.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 1.9% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Stawell reaches 56 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 230 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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Network analysis identifies 56 functional public transport boarding points across Stawell, accommodating 8 separate routes that combine to deliver 228 weekly passenger services. Route accessibility is strong, with residents situated an average distance of 195 meters from their closest transport stop. Commuting patterns reflect the area's residential role, with private vehicle travel dominating at 91% and pedestrian commuting at 6%. Private motor vehicle availability averages 1.4 per household. Only 8.4% of working locals operated from home per the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings. Across all operating routes, timetable schedules deliver an average of 32 trips daily, representing roughly 4 weekly trips for each designated boarding location.
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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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality benchmarks and illness prevalence point to noticeable health vulnerabilities in Stawell across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake is subdued, covering roughly 48% of residents (~2,954 people). This coverage level tracks beneath the Regional Vic. proportion of 50.5% as well as the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions constitute the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 12.4 and 10.1% of residents respectively, while 58.8% reported no ongoing medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are notably elevated among working-age individuals.
Furthermore, 28.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,746 people), exceeding the 24.0% observed in Regional Vic., with health vulnerabilities within the senior population ranking even higher relative to national averages than the broader community.
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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Cultural diversity metrics in Stawell sit below wider norms, with 85.5% holding Australian citizenship, 87.9% having been born in Australia, and 91.5% using exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 46.3% of the community. The most distinct relative variance occurred in the Other category, which accounts for 0.8% of residents, aligning with the 0.8% seen across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental lineage, the three most common ancestral backgrounds reported in Stawell are Australian (33.1%), English (32.0%), and Scottish (8.7%). Notable variations in other cultural backgrounds include Filipino heritage at 1.5% (against 0.6% across the region), German at 3.8% (against 3.5%), and Samoan at 0.1% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Stawell is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 22.5% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Stawell exhibits an older profile than Regional Vic. overall. Seniors and retirees (65+) represent 28.2% of the local population as at August 2026 compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic., while young people and children (0 - 24) constitute 25.4% against 28.5% regionally. The estimated median age reaches 47 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census, which places it 4 years higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census and above Australia's Census median of 38. Among age segments, the 45 - 64 cohort contracted from 26.2% at the Census to an estimated 23.9%.
Looking forward to 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest expansion, rising by 233 (16%) to 1,682, whereas older working-age and younger retiree groups are forecast to diminish.
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 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 61 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,220 at the 2021 Census → 6,193 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 (SAL22354). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.