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Tarneit has an estimated 77,496 residents, up from 56,370 at the 2021 Census — a change of 21,126 people, or 37.5%. Growth has averaged 7.6% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 6,175 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,026 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluations of ABS demographic adjustments for the surrounding region, alongside recently confirmed locations by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Tarneit has an estimated population of approximately 77,496 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 21,126 individuals (37.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 56,370 people. The variation is calculated from a resident population of 76,378, determined by AreaSearch after analyzing the most recent ABS ERP details from June 2025 and incorporating an extra 6,175 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,026 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical standard across national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Tarneit recorded a 37.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census, outpacing the state average of 9.3% and national benchmarks to stand as a local growth frontrunner. This population growth was primarily fueled by overseas arrivals, who comprised roughly 37.0% of the overall population increases lately, although other factors like interstate relocation and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs regional and LGA forecasts from the VIC State Government released in 2023, modifying them via weighted aggregation of demographic expansion from LGA to SA2 divisions. Growth rates categorized by age cohorts from these aggregations are also projected forward for all districts from 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these expected shifts, the suburb of Tarneit is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of national areas, with an expected expansion of 66,385 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level estimates, culminating in an overall rise of 83.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
9,747 new dwellings have been approved in Tarneit over the past five years, an average of 1,949 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 25 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,871 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,736, 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS allocated across statistical areas, Tarneit has seen approximately 1,949 residential properties approved per year, totaling an estimated 9,747 approvals over the last 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 1,592 so far during FY-26. An average of 2.4 people have relocated to the locality for each newly built residence over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, showing solid demand to help maintain property values, with new construction showing an average value of $363,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $7.6 million this financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential focus of the area.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, construction activity per person in Tarneit is 105.0% higher, offering prospective buyers plenty of options. This level of activity is also considerably higher than the national standard, pointing to high developer confidence. New residential construction consists of 93.0% freestanding houses and 7.0% semi-detached options or units, preserving the traditional suburban layout with an emphasis on spacious family properties. With approximately 39 people per approved dwelling, the metrics reflect a developing region. Projections indicate that Tarneit will add 64,694 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimation by AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Tarneit
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 28 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tarneit, worth an estimated $12.5 billion. A further 101 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $83.1 billion. 54 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, key developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 52 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Some of the primary projects include The Grove Tarneit, Tarneit North Community Precinct, Bluestone Estate Tarneit, and Tarneit Plains Primary School, with further details on key relevant developments provided in the list below.
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West Tarneit Station
New V/Line station under construction on the Geelong Line near Leakes Road and Davis Road in Tarneit. The project will provide an accessible pedestrian underpass, two platforms, a 4-bay bus interchange, about 400 commuter car spaces, secure Parkiteer bicycle storage for 26 bikes, 30 bike hoops, walking and cycling paths, seating and landscaped public areas. Major platform and underpass works were completed during a January 2026 construction blitz, with further precinct, interchange, car park, pathway, shelter and station building works continuing ahead of opening later in 2026.
The Grove Tarneit
A 167-hectare masterplanned community by Frasers Property bounded by Davis Creek and the Werribee River. The development will feature 2600 homes, an 11-hectare wetland oasis, walking trails, and several parks. A new town centre developed by Empire Properties is currently under construction and due for completion in 2027, which will feature a 4000sqm Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse, Anytime Fitness, and over 20 other retailers, as well as a swim school and fast food outlets. The precinct includes Karwan Primary School and Brinbeal Secondary College, with the new Tarneit railway station opening nearby in 2026.
Tarneit Road and Leakes Road Intersection Upgrade
Wyndham City's $10.5 million upgrade of the Tarneit Road and Leakes Road intersection, part of the Connecting Wyndham strategy. Stage one works duplicate the intersection with extra lanes in each direction, upgraded and new traffic signals, improved pedestrian crossings, and on-road and off-road cycling lanes. The upgrade addresses road safety and congestion driven by significant population growth in Tarneit and surrounds. Stage two (full duplication of Tarneit Road between Sayers Road and Leakes Road) is subject to future funding.
Tarneit North Community Precinct
Masterplanned community precinct development by Wyndham City Council. The Bembit Bag-rook Community Centre was completed in 2022. Stage 1 of Polly Parade Reserve, including sports fields, tennis courts, and a playground, was completed in December 2025. Construction of the Stage 2 sporting pavilion is currently underway and is expected to open in early 2026.
Tarneit North Community Precinct
The Tarneit North Community Precinct is a masterplanned development by Wyndham City Council providing community, health, educational, and recreational facilities for the growing Tarneit population. The Bembit Bag-rook Community Centre, completed in 2022, includes kindergarten, maternal child health services, and hireable spaces. Ongoing construction at Polly Parade Reserve features soccer fields, cricket oval, tennis courts, pavilions, and play areas, with stage one completing mid-2025 and further stages to follow.
Wyndham Regional Stadium Precinct
63-hectare masterplanned precinct in Tarneit incorporating a proposed 15,000-seat multi-purpose stadium (currently on hold), completed Ironbark Fields sports complex, future residential community of approximately 800 lots, commercial and business hub, extensive parkland and community facilities. The stadium component has been placed on hold indefinitely following the surrender of Western United FC's A-League licence in August 2025. Council is now reviewing alternative options for the site while continuing to deliver non-stadium elements.
Marigold Tarneit
A masterplanned residential community offering 900 new homes with convenient and connected lifestyle in Tarneit North. The development spans 60 hectares with over 14 hectares reserved for natural open space, featuring parks, playgrounds, wetlands, and Linear Creek Reserve. Stage 8 has reached major milestone with titling completed and construction substantially finished, with land lots still available for purchase.
Newhaven Tarneit
Master-planned community by Peet Limited in Tarneit, comprising 2,200 homes across a fully serviced estate. Amenities include Wimba Primary School and Kindergarten, four parks and playgrounds (Navigation Road Park and Universal Road Park open), future wetlands and waterway, proposed 10-hectare sports grounds, proposed town centre, and the future West Tarneit Train Station confirmed for 2026 delivery within the estate. A Display Village with 14 display homes from leading Melbourne builders is active on-site.
39,620 residents of Tarneit are employed, from a labour force of 41,261. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 75.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 60,938, 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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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with professional services representing a major sector, an unemployment rate of just 4.0%, and estimated job growth of 1.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch compilations. As of March 2026, there are 39,620 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.8% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the labor participation rate significantly elevated at 75.6% compared to Melbourne's 70.2%. Census records indicate a moderate 23.8% of the workforce worked from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for residents are transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local representation in transport, postal & warehousing is particularly strong, standing at 2.7 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training shows a smaller footprint, employing 6.2% of working residents compared to 9.2% across the wider region. Because it is mostly a residential area, local job opportunities appear limited, as seen when comparing the number of local jobs to the resident workforce. Based on SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regions, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 1.4% while the overall labor force grew by 2.0%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded job growth of 2.1% and workforce growth of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand in Tarneit. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. While the national workforce is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates differ widely by industry. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment in Tarneit would rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, noting this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and excludes localized demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tarneit is $2,103 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $850 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,453 a year against an average of $59,465. 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 suburb of Tarneit's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Tarneit's median income among taxpayers is $51,453 and the average income stands at $59,465, which compares to figures for Greater Melbourne's of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,403 (median) and $65,186 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Tarneit cluster around the 65th percentile nationally.
The data shows 45.3% of the population (35,105 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.8% in the same category. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 68th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tarneit had 15,542 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.1% 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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Residential structures in Tarneit at the time of the last Census consisted of 89.6% houses and 10.4% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of full home ownership in Tarneit was lower than the metropolitan average, sitting at 10.1%, with the majority of properties either being purchased with a mortgage (59.2%) or leased (30.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $380 compared to the metropolitan median of $390.
On a national level, Tarneit's mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tarneit counted 15,542 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 21,367 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 59% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 10% 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 units represent the vast majority of households at 86.4%, which is broken down into couples with children at 59.1%, couples without children at 16.7%, and single parent households at 9.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.6%, consisting of single-person households at 10.2% and group households at 3.3%. The median household size of 3.4 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.2% of adults in Tarneit hold a university qualification, including 25.0% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 13.8% hold a vocational qualification. 18 schools serve the area, with 13,048 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,057 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 outcomes in Tarneit are well above broader averages, with 43.2% of residents aged 15 and over having finished a university qualification, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.0% in the surrounding SA4 region. This educational profile positions the area well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.0%, followed by postgraduate study at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 27.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification certificates, split between advanced diplomas at 13.3% and standard certificates at 13.8%.
Participation in study is quite high, with 39.5% of the population enrolled in an educational program. This is composed of 14.9% attending primary school, 7.8% in secondary school, and 6.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tarneit reaches 153 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 400 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 153 active transit stops in Tarneit, which consist of a combination of train and bus facilities. These locations are connected by 12 distinct routes, which support a total of 5,055 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is classified as moderate, with residents generally living within 400 meters of their nearest transit stop. Given the residential setup, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 82%, and trains used by 12%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 cars per home, which is above the metropolitan average.
A total of 23.8% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may show the impact of COVID-19 rules. Transit schedules show an average of 722 trips per day across the network, which equates to roughly 33 weekly trips per individual stop. The associated map indicates the location of the 100 closest transit stops to the central point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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85.4% of residents in Tarneit report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate positive results across Tarneit according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness, with both younger and older cohorts displaying low rates of typical medical conditions. The percentage of the population with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 50% of the community, which translates to about 39,050 people. This compares to a rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical diagnoses in the locality, affecting 5.2% and 3.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 85.4% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 4.8% of the population, totaling 3,719 people, which is below the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Senior health outcomes rate above average, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
60.3% of Tarneit residents were born overseas and 68.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (24.1%) and Australian (9.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Tarneit stands as one of the most multicultural localities in Australia, with 68.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 60.3% born outside the country. Christianity is the largest religious affiliation, representing 30.3% of the community. The most distinct concentration is seen in Hinduism, which is practiced by 22.7% of the population, a figure significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups in Tarneit are Other at 33.7% of the population, which is well above the regional average of 14.6%, Indian at 24.1%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 4.2%, and Australian at 9.5%, which is much lower than the regional average of 18.4%.
Other notable differences in ethnic backgrounds include Samoan residents making up 1.6% of Tarneit compared to 0.3% across the region, Filipino residents at 4.1% compared to 1.3% regionally, and Sri Lankan residents at 0.7% compared to 0.8% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tarneit is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 28.3% 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 median age of 30 years in the suburb of Tarneit is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is lower than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Tarneit has a higher proportion of residents in the 35 to 44 age bracket (23.0%) but fewer residents aged 55 to 64 (5.0%). The concentration of residents aged 35 to 44 is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 45 to 54 age group grew from 8.6% to 10.4% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age group increased from 21.5% to 23.0%.
Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 20.2% to 16.4%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 10.8% to 9.7%. Demographic models suggest the age profile in the suburb of Tarneit will shift notably by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow significantly, increasing by 11,677 people (145%) from 8,059 to 19,737.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tarneit
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 28 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 6,175 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (56,370 at the 2021 Census → 77,496 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 (SAL22451). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.