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Strathtulloh has an estimated 8,701 residents, up from 3,997 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,704 people, or 117.7%. Growth has averaged 18.5% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 2,007 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 74.0% of that increase. That puts 720 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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As of Aug 2026, the population in the suburb of Strathtulloh is estimated at approximately 8,701, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS updates and validated new addresses recorded since the Census. When compared to the 2021 Census figure of 3,997 residents, this represents an addition of 4,704 people, or an expansion of 117.7%. This figure is derived from an Estimated Resident Population of 7,583 established following the ABS release in June 2025 alongside 2,007 post-Census validated new addresses. Population density currently sits at 720 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Strathtulloh's 117.7% pace of expansion comfortably outstripped both the Victorian state mark of 9.5% and the national result, establishing the suburb as a standout regional growth center. Although natural increase and overseas arrivals contributed positively, interstate migration served as the core growth catalyst, generating roughly 74.0% of total inbound gains over recent periods. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections using weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth aggregation where required. These aggregations also establish age-cohort trajectories across all evaluated regions for 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, long-term forecasts place the suburb of Strathtulloh among the top 10 percent of statistical areas across Australia for growth momentum, with SA2 aggregations indicating an influx of 7,960 persons by 2041, translating to an overall 16-year expansion of 78.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,819 new dwellings have been approved in Strathtulloh over the past five years, an average of 363 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 42 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 277 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 237, 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Strathtulloh have averaged approximately 363 per annum, accumulating an estimated 1,819 dwelling approvals based on AreaSearch ABS data. During FY-25 to date, 237 approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 3.3 incoming residents was recorded for each newly constructed dwelling, creating a dynamic where underlying demand substantially exceeds additions to supply and amplifies market competition. New residential construction reflects an average building approval value of $379,000, sitting below regional averages and supporting more accessible entry points.
Concurrently, commercial development approvals total $449,000 for the current financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character. On a per capita basis, building development in Strathtulloh outpaces Greater Melbourne by 120.0%, affording incoming purchasers substantial options despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This elevated volume well exceeds national levels, highlighting robust builder and developer confidence. Detached dwellings constitute 94.0% of approved residential construction while medium and high-density options make up 6.0%, preserving a low-density suburban landscape oriented toward buyers seeking spacious homes. A ratio of around 34 residents per approval emphasizes the area's active growth phase. Long-range demographic projections show Strathtulloh adding 6,815 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction pipelines suggest that residential additions are well positioned to accommodate this anticipated intake, establishing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling local expansion beyond baseline expectations.
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Development applications around Strathtulloh
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Strathtulloh, worth an estimated $2.2 billion. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32 billion. 37 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 capital works and urban renewal exert a substantial influence on community evolution, with AreaSearch cataloging 18 significant projects situated to impact the area. Prominent developments include Robinsons Rise Estate Cobblebank, Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre, St Francis Catholic College - Cobblebank Campus, and Rockbank Town Centre Development.
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Robinsons Rise Estate Cobblebank
Robinsons Rise Estate is a residential house and land development in Cobblebank, Melbourne's west, developed by Miravor Property Group. The estate offers over 300 lots across multiple stages featuring 7-star energy-rated homes with sustainable design, recycled water infrastructure, and community open spaces. Stage 2 is currently the latest release. The estate is located 250m from Cobblebank Train Station and within walking distance of Cobblebank Village, the under-construction Melton Hospital, and Cobblebank Stadium.
Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre
The Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre is a 100-hectare mixed-use precinct serving as the future civic heart of Melbourne's west. Major active components include the 1.5 billion dollar Melton Hospital, which reached a structural milestone in April 2026 with basement slabs nearly complete and five tower cranes on-site. Additionally, the five-storey Community Services Hub (formerly Cobblebank Community Services Hub) reached its 'topping out' structural milestone in March 2026 and is slated to open in early 2027.The broader masterplan includes 3,000 dwellings, 70,000 square metres of retail, and 120,000 square metres of commercial and health space, supported by the operational Cobblebank Station and Indoor Stadium.
Swarna Estate
Swarna Estate is a masterplanned residential community in Strathtulloh providing over 500 residential home lots. Developed by Platinum Developers, the estate incorporates dedicated community amenity spaces including planned parklands, children's play areas, a childcare facility, and a medical centre. Civil earthworks, infrastructure connections, and staged subdivision releases are actively being delivered.
Rockbank Town Centre Development
A 14.21 hectare major mixed-use development adjacent to Rockbank Train Station, serving as the primary retail hub for the western growth corridor. The site was recently acquired by Woolworths' development arm, Fabcot, for 22.5 million AUD. Groundbreaking is scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026, featuring a full-line Woolworths supermarket, approximately 30 specialty stores, cafes, and services. The project is a key component of the Rockbank Major Town Centre Urban Design Framework, designed to create a walkable, self-sustaining community hub.
New Melton Hospital
The New Melton Hospital is an investment of over $900 million delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority through the Exemplar Health consortium, with Lendlease as head contractor. Located in Cobblebank, the state-of-the-art facility will provide a 24-hour emergency department, at least 274 beds, an intensive care unit, surgical suites, and mental health facilities. Structural construction is advancing rapidly towards completion in 2029.
St Francis Catholic College - Cobblebank Campus
Multi-stage expansion of St Francis Catholic College's Cobblebank Campus. Stage 1 opened in 2023. Stage 2 Creative Hub is completing, while Stage 3 is under construction and will deliver a Year 10-12 senior learning building supported by a $6 million Victorian Government Building Fund grant. The campus will progressively expand to around 1,500 students by 2028, with additional facilities including a future Student Resource Centre planned.
Balmoral Estate
Balmoral Estate is a new residential location in Melbourne's West, offering 850 premium homesites with a mix of lot sizes suitable for first home buyers, young families, and established purchasers. It features modern living with parklands, is close to amenities like schools, Cobblebank Train Station, and the Western Freeway, and is designed for community and convenience.
Opalia Estate, Weir Views
Opalia is a masterplanned residential estate on 57 hectares in Weir Views, within the Melton growth corridor. Commenced in 2018, the estate delivers approximately 581 homes ranging from 300 to 600 square metres. Community amenity includes the Opalia Plaza shopping centre anchored by Woolworths and Aldi alongside Chemist Warehouse, McDonald's, KFC, cafes and medical facilities, plus sports ovals, connecting pathways and open green spaces. Stages 1 through 9 have all titled, with remaining land stages and homes continuing to sell and settle through 2026.
3,364 residents of Strathtulloh are employed, from a labour force of 3,561. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 83.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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. The working-day population is estimated at 7,437, about 85% 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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Workforce data synthesized by AreaSearch demonstrates that Strathtulloh features a highly qualified labor pool spanning varied industries, accompanied by steady local employment conditions over the previous year and a jobless rate of 5.5%. As of March 2026, 3,364 local residents are employed. The local unemployment level is 0.8% higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, while the labor force participation rate reaches an elevated 83.7%, well above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 23.0% of workers operated from home, though this coincided with Covid-19 movement restrictions.
Health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and construction form the principal sources of employment for local workers. Representation in transport, postal & warehousing is particularly prominent, recording an employment concentration 2.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for only 5.9% of workers, compared to 10.1% across the broader region. Discrepancies between resident workers and local job counts at the Census highlight a modest internal commercial employment base. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM data indicate that over the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce expanded by 1.3% while resident employment saw no net change, driving a 1.2 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. Across Greater Melbourne over the identical window, jobs grew by 2.1%, the workforce expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Five- and ten-year nationwide industry projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context for local labor trends. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral trajectories against Strathtulloh's existing occupational mix projects local job generation of 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing an illustrative proportional extrapolation without independent local population modeling.
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Median household income in Strathtulloh is $2,188 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,000 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,671 a year against an average of $77,514. 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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According to postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Strathtulloh track above national standards, with a median taxable income of $68,671 and an average of $77,514. These metrics surpass Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 for median income and $75,164 for average income. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of $75,277 (median) and $84,971 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census earnings place the area between the 77th and 78th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings distribution, 48.4% of the population (4,211 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, compared to 32.8% regionally. Housing expenses account for 18.1% of income, yet robust wages sustain disposable income at the 74th percentile and secure a position in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Strathtulloh had 1,190 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 66% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that the local housing stock in Strathtulloh is overwhelmingly dominated by standalone houses at 98.0%, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations accounting for just 2.0%, contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses make up 67.9% and alternate dwellings comprise 32.1%. Outright ownership sits at 7.8%, lagging Melbourne metro, while mortgaged properties represent 66.1% and rental housing accounts for 26.1%. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $1,950 and weekly rents stood at $380, compared to Melbourne metro benchmarks of $2,000 and $390 respectively. When compared nationally, mortgage payments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track above the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Strathtulloh counted 1,190 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,590 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 87.8% of all local residences, consisting of couples with children (53.9%), couples without children (23.7%), and single parent households (9.1%). Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 12.2%, comprising single-person households at 9.6% and shared group accommodation at 2.5%. The typical household includes 3.2 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.5% of adults in Strathtulloh hold a university qualification, including 23.7% with a bachelor degree and 11.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,217 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 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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Higher education qualifications in Strathtulloh exceed regional and national benchmarks, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 24.3% in the SA3 area and 30.4% across Australia. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate awards at 11.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational qualifications are likewise prevalent, with 35.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 15.3% with advanced diplomas and 19.7% with certificates. Active learning participation is prominent throughout the community, with 33.9% of residents engaged in formal education. Primary school attendees comprise 13.5% of the population, secondary students represent 5.3%, and tertiary scholars account for 3.9%.
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Public transport in Strathtulloh reaches 8 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 630 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Strathtulloh is served by 8 public transport stops incorporating bus and rail connections across 5 distinct routes that generate 1,116 trips per week. Overall transit access remains relatively constrained, with local homes located an average of 633 meters from their closest transit facility. Given its suburban residential profile, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of work trips and trains carrying 8%. Household vehicle ownership stands above regional norms at 1.6 vehicles per residence, while 23.0% of workers logged working from home at the 2021 Census amidst COVID-19 considerations.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 159 departures daily across the network, translating to roughly 139 weekly services for each transit stop.
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84.1% of residents in Strathtulloh report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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According to AreaSearch health analyses of chronic illnesses and mortality rates, Strathtulloh demonstrates strong health indicators, characterized by low levels of common conditions across age brackets and an extensive private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 57% of residents (~4,996 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 7.1% and 4.5% of the community respectively, while 84.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical issues, exceeding the Greater Melbourne rate of 72.6%. The working-age population maintains favorable wellness metrics with minimal chronic disease.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 4.6% of the population (400 people), well below the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne, with senior cohorts achieving health rankings that surpass national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.6% of Strathtulloh residents were born overseas and 57.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (14.4%) and Indian (13.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is exceptionally high in Strathtulloh, where 49.6% of residents were born overseas and 57.0% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 40.0% of the community. In addition, the Other religious category demonstrates a notable concentration, comprising 20.4% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.3%. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary identifiers in Strathtulloh are Other at 28.4% (against 14.6% regionally), Australian at 14.4%, and Indian at 13.1% (compared to 4.2% regionally). Other distinct cultural groups show pronounced representation, including Filipino residents at 8.1% (versus 1.3% regionally), Maltese at 4.2% (versus 1.1%), and Samoan at 1.3% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Strathtulloh is 29, younger than 98% of areas nationally. 33.5% 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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Demographic assessments indicate that Strathtulloh maintains a notably younger populace than Greater Melbourne. Updated figures to August 2026 show that children and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 60.2% of the local population, compared to 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, whereas mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 make up 7.7% against a regional benchmark of 22.3%. The median age remains steady at 29 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 8 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that Census.
The proportion of young people aged 0 - 24 grew from 39.2% at the Census to an estimated 60.2%. By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated in the 25 - 44 age cohort, projected to rise by 2,714 residents (113%) to reach 5,107, while the fastest relative increase will occur among residents aged 65+, expanding by 158% to 1,031.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Strathtulloh
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 9 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 Sep 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 — 2,007 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,997 at the 2021 Census → 8,701 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 (SAL22382). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.