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Sunshine North has an estimated 13,068 residents, up from 12,047 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,021 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 712 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 89.0% of that increase. That puts 1,629 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch, drawing upon ABS regional updates alongside validated new addresses logged following the Census, place the population of the suburb of Sunshine North at approximately 13,068 as of Aug 2026. This figure represents an expansion of 1,021 people (8.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 12,047 people. Such growth stems from an estimated resident population of 12,751 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 712 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a resulting density of 1,629 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Sunshine North sits above the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the local 8.5% rate of gain since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 area (2.2%), establishing the suburb of Sunshine North as a regional growth frontrunner, with overseas migration serving as the primary demographic driver by accounting for roughly 89.0% of recent net additions. Population projections for the suburb of Sunshine North rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models across SA2 boundaries published in 2024 using 2022 as their foundation year, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases adapted via weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 tiers. These age-bracket growth trajectories are likewise projected across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling indicates substantial growth placing the suburb of Sunshine North in the top quartile of locations evaluated by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 3,144 persons to 2041, which equates to an overall expansion of 21.6% across the 16 years.
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 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 110 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 103, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Sunshine North recorded an annual average of approximately 99 residential dwelling approvals, amounting to an estimated 499 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 103 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of only 0.5 people moved to the area annually for each residential unit constructed over those 5 financial years, signaling that new residential supply is meeting or exceeding local demand to grant purchasers broader options and facilitate expansion beyond baseline projections. Across these developments, expected construction costs stand at an average value of $501,000 per dwelling.
In addition, commercial construction has seen moderate momentum with $16.4 million in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year. Per capita residential construction in Sunshine North exceeds Greater Melbourne by 191.0%, generating expanded housing opportunities for purchasers. Recent building approvals indicate that attached dwellings represent 74.0% of activity while detached houses account for 26.0%. This pronounced transition toward higher-density living creates accessible entry points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. Furthermore, this dynamic diverges markedly from the prevailing housing stock of 82.0% houses, reflecting tightening supplies of greenfield land alongside shifting residential preferences and affordability demands. With an approval intensity of around 97 people per approval, Sunshine North exhibits the characteristics of an active urban growth corridor. Urban growth forecasts indicate that Sunshine North will expand by 2,827 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Maintained at current rates, residential building activity appears well positioned to satisfy incoming dwelling demand, maintaining advantageous purchasing conditions and potentially supporting demographic expansion above 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 $56 billion. 12 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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Strategic planning, major capital works, and infrastructure delivery play a central role in driving regional development. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects positioned to influence the area, featuring prominent undertakings such as Sunshine Precinct, River Valley, Luma Sunshine North, and Sunshine North Village.
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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.
Sunshine North Village
Approved mixed-use masterplanned development designed by Buchan on a 2.18-hectare infill site. The scheme incorporates a neighbourhood retail centre of approximately 5,953sqm anchored by a supermarket, 174 residential apartments, medical and childcare facilities, commercial office suites, and 477 parking spaces. The project is delivered under planning approvals from the City of Brimbank.
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.
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 61.7%. 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Sunshine North features an established industrial and manufacturing employment profile, accompanied by a 7.5% unemployment rate and 1.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,135, while the local unemployment rate sits 2.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. The local labor participation rate of 61.7% trails the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. Additionally, Census records show that 17.5% of workers operated from home, a metric that may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Local resident employment is heavily weighted toward manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing features an exceptionally high concentration locally, registering an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical occupations represent an area of under-representation, capturing only 5.1% of the workforce in Sunshine North as opposed to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. While local job opportunities are present, Census comparisons between the working population and resident totals suggest significant outward commuting among local workers. According to AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM figures across regional boundaries, the preceding 12-month period recorded a 1.5% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% expansion in the total labor pool, causing the jobless rate to increase by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% lift in employment, a 2.3% gain in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future labor demand in Sunshine North can be contextualized through Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce totals are projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Aligning these industry trajectories with the local employment distribution suggests that employment among Sunshine North residents could rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (calculated via simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes without localized population adjustments).
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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Sunshine North recorded a median taxpayer income of $41,781 alongside an average income of $48,398. These figures trail national benchmarks as well as the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $45,800 for median earnings and $53,054 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings registered at the 6th percentile ($546 weekly), whereas household earnings placed higher at the 28th percentile.
In terms of distribution, 30.6% of residents (3,998 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning closely with the 32.8% recorded regionally. Housing affordability metrics indicate significant pressure, with remaining disposable income at 84.0%, placing the area at 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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At the latest Census, residential dwellings in Sunshine North were divided between 82.5% houses and 17.5% other dwellings comprising semi-detached structures, units, and apartments, whereas Melbourne metro recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 39.5%, surpassing the metropolitan standard, with 29.8% of properties held under a mortgage and 30.7% occupied by tenants. Median residential mortgage commitments were $1,733 per month compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro and $1,863 nationally. Meanwhile, median rent was $341 per week in Sunshine North, below both the metropolitan figure of $390 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunshine North counted 3,862 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,189 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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Family arrangements represent the predominant living structure, comprising 72.4% of households. Within this segment, couples with children make up 34.6%, couples without children account for 18.5%, and single parent families constitute 17.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.6%, consisting of 22.2% lone person households and 5.4% group households. The typical household size is 2.9 people, exceeding 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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Tertiary qualification levels highlight an area for potential educational development in Sunshine North, where 24.3% of individuals hold higher education degrees compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 17.5%, while postgraduate qualifications represent 5.3% and graduate diplomas account for 1.5%. Vocational training covers 23.7% of residents aged 15+, divided into certificates at 15.0% and advanced diplomas at 8.7%. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 30.6% of the population enrolled in an educational course. This proportion includes 8.7% attending primary education, 7.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 6.6% undertaking tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sunshine North reaches 43 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 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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Public transit networks in Sunshine North encompass 43 active transport stops consisting of bus infrastructure. These facilities are served by 8 individual routes that generate a combined 3,446 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is well supported, with the typical resident residing 281 meters from their nearest transit stop. Reflecting the locality's residential nature, outbound travel dominates, with private vehicle use accounting for 84% of commutes and train travel representing 9%. Average motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per dwelling, while 17.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 492 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 80 weekly trips per individual stop.
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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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and illness indicators show above-average health conditions in Sunshine North, where chronic condition rates among both younger and older cohorts remain typical. Private health insurance participation is low, held by approximately 46% of the population (~6,021 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% across the nation. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, recorded among 6.6 and 6.0% of local residents, while 74.3% reported having no long-term health ailments, exceeding the 72.6% rate across Greater Melbourne. Working-age cohorts display favorable health with low chronic illness rates.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 16.4% of the population (2,143 people), higher than the 15.1% regional level, and maintain above-average health metrics broadly consistent with nationwide senior benchmarks.
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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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Sunshine North, where 57.9% of residents were born overseas and 74.6% converse in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 42.1% of the community. Buddhism is prominently represented, comprising 23.0% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, the most prevalent heritage in Sunshine North is Vietnamese at 31.8%, significantly higher than the regional proportion of 1.9%. The Other category accounts for 14.4%, while Chinese ancestry represents 11.3%. Other distinct cultural representations include Maltese at 5.4% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Croatian at 1.1% (versus 0.7%), and Polish at 1.0% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunshine North is 37. 29.7% 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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The age distribution of Sunshine North closely mirrors Greater Melbourne, showing a maximum divergence of only 2.1 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and the 37 recorded for Greater Melbourne at that same Census. The most noticeable post-Census demographic shift occurred in the 25 - 44 age bracket, rising from 29.8% to an estimated 31.3% of the community. Looking forward to 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 will absorb the largest share of population growth, expanding by 1,100 residents (35%) to a total of 4,223.
Proportionally, the 65+ age group will experience the fastest rate of growth, increasing by 48% to 3,165 residents.
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 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last 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 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 — 712 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,047 at the 2021 Census → 13,068 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 (SAL22396). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.