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Sydenham (Vic.) has an estimated 10,904 residents, up from 10,578 at the 2021 Census — a change of 326 people, or 3.1%. 145 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,063 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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In the suburb of Sydenham (Vic.), the local population is estimated at approximately 10,904 as of May 2026. This figure comes from analysing ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This represents a growth of 326 people (3.1%) since the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 10,578 people. The estimate is calculated from a resident population of 10,883, which AreaSearch projected using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an extra 145 validated new addresses since the Census date.
The population density is 3,062 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the top quartile of all Australian locations assessed by AreaSearch. The 3.1% growth rate in the suburb of Sydenham (Vic.) since the 2021 census outperformed the broader SA3 region's expansion of 2.1%, making it a local growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which was responsible for approximately 96.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted by weighting and aggregating population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends for the suburb of Sydenham (Vic.), population growth is projected to be slightly below the median of statistical areas nationwide. The population is expected to expand by 1,037 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 9.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
206 new dwellings have been approved in Sydenham (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 3.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of building approvals from the ABS allocated from statistical area data, Sydenham averages about 41 residential property approvals annually. This totals an estimated 206 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 6 approvals registered so far in FY-26. With the population shrinking in recent times, this new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers a good range of options. The average construction value of these new properties is $520,000, showing that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals have reached $5.8 million this financial year, reflecting a minimal focus on commercial projects. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, residential construction in Sydenham is slightly more active, running at 29.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while protecting current property values, even though construction has slowed down in recent times. Recent building activity consists of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% apartments or townhouses. This move toward higher-density housing provides affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. It represents a major departure from the existing housing stock (which is currently 65.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of development sites and changing lifestyle and affordability needs. With approximately 350 people per dwelling approval, the local market is highly established. Looking forward, the population of Sydenham is projected to grow by 1,016 residents up to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sydenham (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sydenham (Vic.), worth an estimated $210 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43 billion. 31 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key drivers of local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that are likely to influence the area. Notable undertakings include the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, the Shared User Paths Upgrade - Taylors Lakes/Sydenham/Hillside, the 9 Pecks Road Townhouse Development, and The Marketplace at Watergardens, with the list below highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Major new all-electric aquatic and leisure centre being delivered by Melton City Council in Fraser Rise. The facility will include a 50 metre competition pool, learn-to-swim pools, splash play areas, water slides, spas, sauna, Australia's first dedicated aquatic sensory space, fitness and allied health facilities, community spaces, cafe and rooftop deck. Construction commenced in November 2025 with Kane Constructions appointed as the head contractor. The project is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and is scheduled to open in 2028.
Shared User Paths Upgrade - Taylors Lakes/Sydenham/Hillside
Victorian Government funded $8.9 million program to construct 2.5m wide concrete shared user paths connecting Taylors Lakes, Sydenham and Hillside via the Taylors Lakes Easement between Robertsons Road and Melton Highway. Stage 1, linking Robertsons Road to Kings Road and Sandpiper Drive to Melton Highway, was completed in May 2025. Stage 2, which will link the two completed sections and upgrade the fenced dog off-leash area with all-weather access, is in the design and approvals phase, with construction expected to begin in 2027/28 pending state government sign-off on Cultural Heritage and Native Vegetation obligations relating to the Wurundjeri Council and protected Tussock Skink habitat.
Taylors Hill Village Shopping Centre
ISPT-owned neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Coles and complemented by Liquorland and 14 specialty retailers. Features Coles Express, KFC, and Hungry Jack's located on pad sites. Designed to serve the diverse Taylors Hill community with convenient local shopping, fresh food, coffee, and everyday essentials.
9 Pecks Road Townhouse Development
12 brand new townhouses by Pulis Constructions offering modern, spacious and low maintenance living experience over 3 levels. Walking distance to Watergardens Shopping Centre and Sydenham Train Station. Features 3 bedrooms, designer kitchen with stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioning, ducted heating, and double garage. Full turn-key finish with no progress payments and stamp duty savings available.
The Marketplace at Watergardens
A $50 million food and dining precinct within Watergardens shopping centre, featuring over 5,000 sqm of retail space with eight street-style dining options, family-friendly eateries, specialty food retailers, and a playground. It brings vibrant marketplace energy to Melbourne's north-west, developed by QIC.
Taylors Quarter
Taylors Quarter is a 9.1 hectare EnviroDevelopment certified residential subdivision of 171 lots in Taylors Lakes, the final major land release in the area. Land lots and townhomes, built by Sienna Homes, are now fully sold out, with individual home construction continuing across the estate. Messara Park, featuring a playground, BBQ facilities, bocce court and orchard, was completed in September 2022. The estate offers excellent access to schools, the freeway, Watergardens Shopping Centre and Watergardens train station.
Melton Highway Infill Duplication
Duplication of Melton Highway between Crown Drive and The Regency, adding an extra lane in each direction, installing safety barriers and street lighting, extending the shared walking and cycling path on the south side, protecting utilities, and upgrading kerbs, drainage, asphalt and road markings.
Aspire Community
Master-planned residential community by Villawood Properties in Fraser Rise, offering titled land for sale, house and land packages, and townhomes. Home to over 1,400 families with active construction and sales ongoing for remaining stages.
6,094 residents of Sydenham (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 6,456. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 69.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,644, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Sydenham has a skilled labor force with representation across multiple industries, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and estimated job growth of 2.0% over the last year, based on AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,094 local residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 0.8% higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation stands at 70.2%, matching the Greater Melbourne average. Census data indicates a moderate 23.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns. The primary employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.
There is a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with the employment share in this sector reaching 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 5.7% of local jobs compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Because it is a mostly residential area, there seem to be few local job opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against the local working population from the Census. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader areas, during the year ending March 2026, both employment levels and the labor force grew by 2.0%, which kept the unemployment rate stable. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1% and the labor force expand by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context for future demand in Sydenham. These five and ten-year projections have been mapped against the local industry mix to estimate employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggests that local employment will grow by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration rather than a local population projection.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sydenham (Vic.) is $1,813 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $724 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,235 a year against an average of $61,518. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The income level in Sydenham falls below the national average according to financial year 2023 ATO data compiled by AreaSearch. Among local taxpayers, the median income is $52,235 and the average income is $61,518, which contrasts with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be around $57,260 for the median and $67,436 for the average. The 2021 Census placed weekly household income at the 53rd percentile ($1,813 weekly) and individual income at the 33rd percentile.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 37.6% of residents (4,099 people), which is higher than the regional average of 32.8% in this bracket. Residents retain 85.2% of their income for non-housing expenses, and the area's SEIFA index for income ranks in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sydenham (Vic.) had 3,462 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 2% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $369 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,680 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. 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, residential properties in Sydenham consisted of 64.7% detached houses and 35.3% other types of housing, such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative dwellings. In comparison, the Melbourne metropolitan area average was 67.9% detached houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Sydenham was 29.1%, slightly behind the Melbourne metro average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (39.1%) or rented (31.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,680 was significantly lower than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $369, compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, Sydenham's mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sydenham (Vic.) counted 3,462 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households are the most common arrangement, making up 77.4% of all households. This group is composed of couples with children at 39.3%, couples without children at 21.1%, and single parent families at 15.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.6%, with single-person households representing 19.9% and group living situations making up 2.7%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.6% of adults in Sydenham (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 18.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,446 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,036 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 in the area presents some challenges, with the university qualification rate of 26.6% falling well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation highlights a key area where targeted educational programs could make a difference. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (19.5%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 29.4% of the population enrolled in formal education.
This figure includes 8.2% in primary schools, 7.9% in secondary schools, and 5.9% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sydenham (Vic.) reaches 31 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 31 active bus stops operating in Sydenham. These stops are served by 10 different routes, which together accommodate 3,329 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 239 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 84%, while 11% of commuters use the train. The average number of motor vehicles per dwelling is 1.5, which is above the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 23.0% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 475 trips per day, which translates to approximately 107 weekly trips for each stop in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.8% of residents in Sydenham (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Sydenham faces notable health issues based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses. Common medical conditions are somewhat widespread, particularly within older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 51% of the population (~5,581 people). This is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 7.6% and 6.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents under 65 generally show better health outcomes than average.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.1% of the population (1,755 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health outcomes for these older residents present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.3% of Sydenham (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 48.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (14.3%) and English (12.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sydenham exhibits high levels of multicultural diversity, with 44.3% of the local population born outside of Australia and 48.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 57.1% of the community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 5.5% of the population, compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the top three groups in Sydenham are Other at 18.6%, Australian at 14.3%, and English at 12.8%, which is considerably lower than the metropolitan average of 20.1%.
There are also distinct concentrations of certain ethnic heritages, with Maltese significantly overrepresented at 5.1% of Sydenham (compared to 1.1% across the region), Croatian at 2.9% (compared to 0.7%), and Macedonian at 3.0% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sydenham (Vic.) is 37. 30.8% 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, Sydenham matches the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is close to the national figure of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age group is strongly represented at 13.1% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 13.2%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 7.2% to 8.9% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 16.3% to 17.7%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.6% to 11.7%.
Looking forward to 2041, age structure projections indicate major shifts in Sydenham. The 65 to 74 demographic will lead this change, growing by 43% (415 people) to reach 1,386 residents, up from 970. This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 72% of the projected population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age brackets are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sydenham (Vic.)
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 5 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 Jul 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 — 145 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,578 at the 2021 Census → 10,904 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 (SAL22414). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.