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Sunshine West has an estimated 18,545 residents. 137 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,946 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 suburb of Sunshine West has an estimated count of around 18,545 residents, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS updates alongside post-Census address confirmations. In comparison to the 2021 Census figure of 18,552 people, this indicates a reduction of 7 people (representing no net change). This adjustment is derived from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 18,461 calculated by AreaSearch following the June 2025 ABS ERP release, combined with 137 verified new residential addresses since the Census. Such figures result in a population density of 1,946 persons per square kilometer, positioning it above the national benchmark assessed across AreaSearch locations.
With effectively flat growth since the census, the suburb of Sunshine West sits within 2.2 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (2.2%), evidencing resilient underlying demographic fundamentals. Overseas migration served as the primary growth contributor locally, generating approximately 82.0% of overall additions across recent timeframes. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point, are incorporated into the AreaSearch methodology. Where SA2 figures are unavailable, AreaSearch uses the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, distributing growth down to SA2 zones via weighted aggregation and applying age-specific trajectories across all regions for 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Sunshine West is anticipated to experience growth tracking above the national median, expanding by 3,454 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures, representing an overall rise of 18.2% across the 16-year horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
203 new dwellings have been approved in Sunshine West over the past five years, an average of 40 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 37% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS residential building approvals analyzed by AreaSearch indicate that annual construction permits in Sunshine West track at roughly 40 new homes per year, totaling approximately 203 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), with 22 recorded during FY-25 to date. Given recent population contractions, incoming additions have generally satisfied demand to maintain solid purchasing choices, with newly approved properties recording an average expected construction cost of $455,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $34.0 million this financial year, pointing to healthy commercial and industrial investment.
Per capita residential construction in Sunshine West reaches approximately 61% of the Greater Melbourne benchmark, placing it within the 20th percentile nationwide. This relatively subdued building pace limits new buyer inventory and directs buyer interest toward established properties, while also sitting below the national median due to suburb maturity and planning limits. Recent approvals comprise 37.0% detached houses alongside 63.0% medium and high-density housing options. Emphasizing denser dwelling typologies provides lower price points suited to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers, marking a clear pivot away from the existing stock composition (which stands at 83.0% houses) in response to scarce building parcels and changing buyer preferences. The locality records approximately 698 people per dwelling approval, underscoring an established residential profile. According to forward estimates based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures, Sunshine West is projected to add 3,370 residents leading up to 2041. Should building volumes persist at current levels, residential construction might fall short of population demand, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sunshine West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sunshine West, worth an estimated $3 million. A further 101 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60 billion. 23 are already under construction and 26 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 economic and property performance is heavily shaped by major developments, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified 17 significant projects with potential local impacts, highlighted by the Derrimut Industrial Precinct Expansion, Derrimut Logistics Hub (Charter Hall), Ballarat Road Upgrade - Derrimut Section, and 10-12 Marchant Crescent, Sunshine West.
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Vietnamese Museum Australia
Australia's first museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of Vietnamese refugee settlement in Australia. The three-storey building, designed by Konzepte Melbourne, features a wave-like facade and bamboo exterior details symbolising the journey to freedom. Total funding of approximately $20.4 million includes $9.7M Federal, $8.7M State, and $2M additional State contributions plus community fundraising. The museum will house over 100,000 stories on veterans, refugees, and Vietnamese Australians, receive more than 280 artefacts, and include a resource centre, function centre and cafe for up to 450 guests.Part of the Multicultural Museums Victoria network. Construction commenced April 2025 and reached the topping-out milestone in September 2025, two weeks ahead of schedule. Builder is McCorkell Constructions.
Sunshine Superhub and Albion Station Upgrade
A major transformation of Sunshine Station into a transport superhub and the complete rebuild of Albion Station as part of Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1. The 4.1 billion dollar project spans 6km of track upgrades from West Footscray to Albion, untangling a complex rail junction to enable airport services and Melton Line electrification. Major construction is actively underway following early works and utility relocations, with completion targeted for 2030.
Derrimut Industrial Precinct Expansion
Ongoing expansion of Melbourne's Derrimut Industrial Precinct through new warehouse, distribution and logistics developments supported by road and utility upgrades. Brimbank planning policy continues to protect and expand the precinct as a key state logistics and freight hub, while the Victorian Government is progressing additional industrial land through the nearby Derrimut Fields PSP.
Western Rail Plan - Sunshine Superhub (West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade)
The Western Rail Plan umbrella program is now centred on the Sunshine Superhub, formally known as the Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade. The $4.1 billion program spans 6km from West Footscray to Albion, untangling a complex rail junction by building 6km of new raised track and 2 rail bridges to separate 6 regional and metropolitan rail lines. Sunshine Station will be transformed into a superhub with 2 new dedicated regional platforms and an extended concourse, supporting more than 1,000 train services per day.A new Tottenham Station and a rebuilt Albion Station are also included. The enabling works contract was awarded in February 2026 to a consortium of McConnell Dowell, Arup, Metro Trains Melbourne, V/Line and VIDA Rail, with early works commencing April 2026. Full construction completion is targeted for 2030. The Geelong Fast Rail component has been cancelled following the withdrawal of federal funding in November 2023. Electrification to Melton and Wyndham Vale remains a future stage subject to separate business cases.
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.
ParkWest Industrial Estate
ParkWest Industrial Estate is a premium 35-hectare industrial and logistics hub by Charter Hall, situated at the intersection of Boundary Road and the Western Ring Road in Derrimut. The estate comprises 18 modern, architecturally designed warehouse buildings with integrated office spaces and generous hardstand areas. It provides unmatched connectivity for major freight, e-commerce, and logistics operations. Upgrades and expansions of certain facilities within the estate remain under construction to further improve capacity and truck maneuverability.
Next Generation Trams
The Victorian Government is investing 1.85 billion AUD to deliver 100 accessible, low-floor Next Generation G Class trams and infrastructure upgrades, including the newly completed Maidstone Tram Depot. Designed by Alstom, the fleet of 25-metre-long vehicles will feature enhanced disability access, accommodating up to 150 passengers. The first test tram was delivered to Maidstone in September 2025, launching an extensive network testing and enabling works program across local routes before progressively rolling out to passengers.
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.
8,567 residents of Sunshine West are employed, from a labour force of 9,438. Unemployment sits at 9.2%, with participation at 60.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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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Sunshine West boasts a competent labor pool characterized by varied industry representation, an unemployment rate of 9.2%, and steady employment conditions throughout the previous year, according to AreaSearch compiled data from statistical areas. By March 2026, 8,567 individuals are employed, yet the local unemployment rate sits at 4.5% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, indicating potential for enhancement, while workforce participation falls considerably behind the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1% at just 60.9%. Census data reveals that approximately 20.0% of inhabitants engage in remote work, although these figures may be influenced by earlier pandemic restrictions.
Primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and manufacturing. The local economy exhibits substantial specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, capturing an employment share 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.9% of local employment relative to 10.1% across the region. Given the territory's residential focus, resident worker numbers markedly exceed local employment opportunities as shown by Census workplace destination counts. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics demonstrates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 0.4% while the total labor force grew by 1.4%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. For comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% alongside labor force expansion of 2.3%, yielding a 0.2 percentage point uptick. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor needs in Sunshine West across five and ten-year intervals. While country-wide employment is forecast to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry trajectories vary widely. Extrapolating these industry weightings to the local worker profile suggests Sunshine West employment could rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, noting this modeling serves illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sunshine West is $1,416 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $565 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,258 a year against an average of $54,744. 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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Taxpayer income metrics compiled by AreaSearch from financial year 2023 ATO statistics show earnings in the suburb of Sunshine West trailing national standards. The median taxable income within the suburb of Sunshine West is $47,258 with an average of $54,744, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Updating for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated current figures to roughly $51,804 for median income and $60,010 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings at the 7th percentile ($565 weekly), whereas household incomes ranked higher at the 30th percentile.
The largest earnings band covers 31.5% of residents (5,841 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with the 32.8% observed across the broader region. Severe housing cost burdens leave households with only 84.5% of income remaining, sitting at the 30th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sunshine West had 6,214 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 3% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $346 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Sunshine West was made up of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and other residential types), compared with 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership in Sunshine West reached 40.6%, notably surpassing metropolitan benchmarks, while mortgaged properties accounted for 30.6% and rental homes comprised 28.8%. Monthly median mortgage costs of $1,700 and weekly median rents of $346 both sat below the Melbourne metro averages of $2,000 and $390. Across Australia, Sunshine West compares favorably against national benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunshine West counted 6,214 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 74.1%, split between couples with children at 33.1%, couples without children at 22.3%, and single parent households at 16.6%. The remaining 25.9% comprises non-family residences, consisting of single-person households at 21.5% and group arrangements at 4.5%. With an average of 2.8 people per household, family sizes exceed the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.2% of adults in Sunshine West hold a university qualification, including 16.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.5% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 3,603 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 976 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present ongoing challenges, as tertiary degree holders represent 23.2% of the population, well below the 37.0% standard seen across Greater Melbourne. Higher education qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate awards at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational training remains a notable strength, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, divided into advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 16.5%. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.9% of residents actively pursuing education. This cohort includes 9.0% attending primary school, 7.4% in secondary schooling, and 5.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sunshine West reaches 89 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transport services across Sunshine West feature 89 operating stops across bus and rail networks, served by 12 distinct routes delivering 2,767 weekly trips. Accessibility remains high, with residents positioned an average of 184 meters from their closest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, commuting is largely outbound, led by private vehicles at 84% and rail transit at 9%, with household vehicle ownership averaging 1.3 per dwelling. In addition, 20.0% of local workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit schedules provide an average of 395 daily trips across the combined network, translating to approximately 31 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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71.9% of residents in Sunshine West report no long-term health condition. 8.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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General health indicators in Sunshine West track near country-wide averages according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, though chronic ailments appear more common among senior demographics. Private health insurance participation is notably low at approximately 49% of residents (~9,003 people), falling below the 56.7% registered across Greater Melbourne and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 7.0 and 6.8% of the local population, whereas 71.9% of residents report no chronic health ailments, close to the Greater Melbourne rate of 72.6%.
Health metrics for individuals aged under 65 compare favorably to broader averages. Those aged 65 and over comprise 19.4% of the population (3,597 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with older cohorts encountering heightened health hurdles that rank lower on a national comparative scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.3% of Sunshine West residents were born overseas and 66.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (17.6%) and Australian (10.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sunshine West stands out as exceptionally multicultural, with 54.3% of community members born overseas and 66.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the leading religious denomination, accounting for 49.2% of local residents. Buddhism shows a particularly strong concentration at 12.7% of the community, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne share of 4.2%. Regarding ancestral background, the primary parental birth countries represented are Other at 21.1% (exceeding the regional 14.6%), Vietnamese at 17.6% (far above the regional 1.9%), and Australian at 10.6% (trailing the 18.4% regional average). Further distinct community concentrations include Maltese residents at 4.8% (versus 1.1% regionally), Macedonian at 2.6% (versus 0.7%), and Greek at 4.8% (versus 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunshine West is 38. 28.2% 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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Sunshine West's demographic structure skews older, with seniors and retirees (65+) representing 19.4% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and youth (0 - 24) account for 27.5% versus 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 38 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 1 year higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 at that time. The proportion of elderly residents has risen from 18.2% at the Census to an estimated 19.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the largest demographic addition, expanding by 1,377 (38%) to reach 4,975 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sunshine West
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 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 137 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,552 at the 2021 Census → 18,545 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 (SAL22397). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.