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Sunshine North has an estimated 13,044 residents, up from 12,047 at the 2021 Census — a change of 997 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 694 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 89.0% of that increase. That puts 1,626 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to data from the ABS and fresh address verification by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Sunshine North has a population of approximately 13,044 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 997 people (8.3%) from the 12,047 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 12,751 derived from ABS ERP details from June 2025, combined with 694 validated new addresses added after the Census. The suburb of Sunshine North displays a density of 1,626 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations analyzed nationally.
The 8.3% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region's 2.1%, making the suburb of Sunshine North a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 89.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones published in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 data is unavailable, projections from the 2023 Victorian State Government release are utilized, adjusted by weighting and aggregating growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age-specific growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to projections spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Sunshine North is projected to experience substantial growth, placing it in the top quartile nationally, with an expected increase of 3,186 residents by 2041 according to SA2 data models, representing a rise of 22.2% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
499 new dwellings have been approved in Sunshine North over the past five years, an average of 99 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 111 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 106, broadly in line with 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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An analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that the area has averaged approximately 99 new residential approvals each year, summing to an estimated 499 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 98 approvals have been registered. With an average of only 0.6 new residents per approved dwelling arriving annually between FY-21 and FY-25, the residential supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering buyers more opportunities and supporting future population increases beyond baseline forecasts. New residential properties are being constructed with an average value of $475,000, which is slightly higher than the regional average and points to a focus on build quality.
Furthermore, the area has seen $16.4 million in commercial building approvals this financial year, showing steady commercial development. Per capita building approvals in the area are 173.0% higher than the average for Greater Melbourne, providing home buyers with a wider selection of choices. Current construction activity consists of 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% multi-unit dwellings like townhouses and apartments. This shift toward high-density options provides affordable entry points and suits downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This is a notable departure from the current housing stock, which is 82.0% houses, reflecting a decline in vacant land and shifting buyer preferences for versatile, cost-effective living spaces. The ratio of approximately 81 people for each approved dwelling highlights its status as a developing area. Projections indicate that the population will increase by 2,893 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. The current rate of construction is expected to sufficiently satisfy housing demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting growth that outpaces existing projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sunshine North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sunshine North, worth an estimated $11.1 billion. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46 billion. 14 are already under construction and 10 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 infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 21 projects have been identified that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Sunshine Precinct, River Valley, Luma Sunshine North, and Sunshine North Village, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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Sunshine Precinct
Long-term Victorian Government urban renewal and transport precinct program centred on Sunshine Station, Sunshine CBD and Albion Quarter. The precinct is being positioned as a major centre for Melbourne's west, supported by Melbourne Airport Rail, Suburban Rail Loop connections, regional rail upgrades, the $4.1 billion Sunshine Superhub, the Sunshine Station Masterplan and the Albion Quarter Structure Plan. Current activity includes Superhub and West Footscray to Albion rail upgrade works, station precinct improvements, and continuing structure planning for Albion Quarter to support jobs, innovation, services, housing and public realm enhancements.
Melbourne Airport Rail - Sunshine to Albion Package
Stage 1 of the Melbourne Airport Rail connecting passengers from West Footscray to Albion. The project involves upgrading Sunshine Station into a superhub, laying over 6 kilometres of new track, constructing two new rail bridges, and adding new regional platforms. Construction commenced in early 2026.
River Valley
Masterplanned house and land community on the Maribyrnong River, approx. 11 km from Melbourne CBD. Now selling with 1000+ lots planned, staged construction, new streets, shared paths and direct connections to parks and the riverfront.
Dempster Park Children's and Community Centre
Integrated early years and community hub replacing North Sunshine Kindergarten and Dempster Park Hall. The project will deliver two 33-place kindergarten rooms (up to 66 children at a time), an outdoor learning environment, staff spaces and amenities, a family space, a community hall, and two maternal and child health offices. The project is a Building Blocks Partnership between the Victorian Government and Brimbank City Council, receiving 5.89 million AUD in funding. Demolition of the existing kindergarten and hall and construction of the new facility is underway from mid to late June 2026, with opening expected in September 2027.
Sunshine North Village
Mixed-use development designed by world renowned architects Buchan Group, featuring 5,953sqm neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by IGA supermarket, 174 residential apartments, medical facilities, childcare, 1,516sqm of office space and 477 car spaces on 2.18 hectare strategic site.
Luma Sunshine North
Luma is an all-electric sustainable master-planned community by Development Victoria located on a former City West Water site. The project delivers approximately 300 energy-efficient townhouses featuring 7-star NatHERS ratings and solar battery storage. Stage 1 (86 homes) and the 3,600sqm Willowbark Park are complete. Stage 2 (85 homes) is currently under construction with completion expected by mid-2026. Stage 3 (125 homes) is in the sales and civil works phase, with overall project completion anticipated by 2027-2029.The site includes a planned bridge over Stony Creek and local retail components.
Albion Station Redevelopment
A new, modern and accessible Albion Station will be rebuilt slightly east of its current location as part of Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1: West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade, a $4.1 billion joint investment by the Victorian and Australian governments. The rebuild includes a new overpass with lifts and stairs leading to the central platform, upgraded lighting, new shelters and seating, with the existing underpass retained. Early concept designs were released in 2026 and community feedback surveys closed in June 2026, with further design development continuing through the year.Works span more than 6km from West Footscray to Albion to untangle Melbourne's most complex rail junction outside the CBD, unlocking capacity for around 1000 daily train services through Sunshine. Planning is underway with construction to commence in 2027 and completion expected by 2030 alongside the broader Melbourne Airport Rail project.
Solomon Heights Estate
Long stalled 1920s subdivision in Sunshine North with industrial zoning and significant environmental constraints. Brimbank City Council continues strategic planning and engagement with State and Federal agencies. Access and servicing constraints and protection of native grasslands remain the key issues to resolve before any redevelopment pathway can proceed.
6,135 residents of Sunshine North are employed, from a labour force of 6,633. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 61.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 workforce is characterized by strong representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of 7.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.5% over the past year, as aggregated from regional statistical data. In March 2026, there were 6,135 employed residents. The unemployment rate sits 2.7% above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while participation in the workforce is lower at 61.6% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a modest 17.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The primary employment fields for local workers are manufacturing, retail trade, and the health care & social assistance sector. Local representation in manufacturing is highly specialized, running at 1.9 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, making up only 5.1% of the workforce compared to 10.1% across the metro area. While local jobs exist, comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a high level of outbound commuting. Based on SALM and ABS figures aggregated across statistical zones, employment rose by 1.5% and the total labor force grew by 1.9% in the 12 months leading to March 2026, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Across Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1% and the labor force expanded by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a guide to future local employment demands. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry mix to model growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these figures to the local employment structure suggests employment for residents will grow by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration rather than a localized population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sunshine North is $1,399 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $546 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,781 a year against an average of $48,398. 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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Postcode data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows taxpayers had a median income of $41,781 and an average income of $48,398. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $45,800 for the median and $53,054 for the average. Census data places local individual incomes at the 6th percentile with a weekly figure of $546, while household incomes perform relatively better at the 28th percentile.
Looking at income distribution, 30.6% of taxpayers (3,991 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, mirroring the surrounding region where 32.8% of the population are in the same range. Housing affordability presents a significant challenge, with residents retaining only 84.0% of their income, which ranks in the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sunshine North had 3,862 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 4% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $341 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock consisted of 82.5% separate houses and 17.5% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to a split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in metro Melbourne. Home ownership was notably higher than the metro average at 39.5%, while the remaining properties were split between those with a mortgage (29.8%) and rentals (30.7%). The median monthly mortgage cost was $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $341, both of which are lower than the metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, these housing costs are lower than the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunshine North counted 3,862 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,182 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 72.4%, consisting of couples with children at 34.6%, couples without children at 18.5%, and single parent households at 17.2%. The remaining 27.6% consists of non-family households, with single person households accounting for 22.2% and group households making up 5.4%. The median household occupancy of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.3% of adults in Sunshine North hold a university qualification, including 17.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 976 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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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The local population presents lower rates of tertiary qualifications, with university graduation rates at 24.3% compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario provides an opportunity for targeted local education initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 17.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational training is held by 23.7% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificate qualifications at 15.0%. Engagement in learning is high, with 30.6% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This figure includes 8.7% of residents in primary school, 7.8% in high school, and 6.6% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sunshine North reaches 43 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 43 active bus stops operating in the area. These stops are served by 8 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,559 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is good, with homes situated an average of 281 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the primary mode of travel at 84%, followed by trains at 9%. Dwellings have an average of 1.4 vehicles. About 17.5% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Services average 222 journeys per day across the network, which translates to roughly 36 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.3% of residents in Sunshine North report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health profiles in the area are above average based on analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with typical rates of common illnesses across youth and older cohorts. However, the rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population (~6,010 people), compared to averages of 56.7% for Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationally. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.6% and 6.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic disease. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the population (2,178 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne. The health profiles of these older residents are above average, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
57.9% of Sunshine North residents were born overseas and 74.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (31.8%) and Chinese (11.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb displays very high levels of cultural diversity, with 57.9% of residents born outside Australia and 74.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 42.1% of the population. The most prominent religious deviation is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 23.0% of residents, far exceeding the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.2%. Regarding parental country of birth, the top ancestral lines are Vietnamese at 31.8% of the population, which is significantly higher than the metropolitan average of 1.9%, followed by Other at 14.4%, and Chinese at 11.3%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestral backgrounds, with Maltese representing 5.4% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Croatian at 1.1% (compared to 0.7%), and Polish at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunshine North is 37. 29.4% 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 37, the population matches the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is close to the national figure of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 12.4% compared to Melbourne, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 13.9%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.8% to 13.9% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 10.9% to 10.2%. By 2041, projections suggest notable changes in the age profile, led by a 38% increase (620 people) in the 55 to 64 age group, growing from 1,617 to 2,238.
In contrast, the 0 to 4 group is projected to rise by a modest 7% (46 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sunshine North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 694 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,047 at the 2021 Census → 13,044 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 (SAL22396). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.