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Tarneit has an estimated 77,786 residents, up from 56,370 at the 2021 Census — a change of 21,416 people, or 38.0%. Growth has averaged 7.6% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 6,468 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,034 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 Tarneit has an estimated population of around 77,786, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS demographic updates and validated new addresses recorded since the Census. When compared against the 56,370 people tallied at the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 21,416 people (38.0%). This shift draws upon an estimated resident tally of 76,381 established by AreaSearch from the ABS release of June 2025 ERP figures, alongside 6,468 newly validated addresses added post-Census. With a resulting population density of 2,033 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits higher than the national baseline evaluated by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the 38.0% surge in the suburb of Tarneit since the 2021 census substantially outstripped Victoria's 9.5% state rate as well as broader nationwide levels, establishing it at the forefront of regional expansion. Overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, supplying approximately 37.0% of recent population additions, while natural increase and interstate migration also registered positive contributions. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections grounded in a 2022 base year. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable, calculations integrate 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases through weighted aggregation methods scaling LGA trends down to the SA2 tier, with derived age-cohort growth trajectories projected forward for 2032 to 2041. Over this timeframe, demographic forecasts anticipate outstanding gains that place the suburb of Tarneit within the top 10 percent of statistical regions across the nation. Specifically, aggregated SA2 projections indicate the locality is positioned to expand by 66,446 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 82.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
9,763 new dwellings have been approved in Tarneit over the past five years, an average of 1,952 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 25 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,857 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,782, 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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ABS building consent data examined by AreaSearch shows that annual residential construction approvals in Tarneit have tracked at an average of roughly 1,952 units, totaling an estimated 9,763 approved residences across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), alongside 1,782 granted to date in FY-25. Local residential uptake remains robust, with an influx averaging 2.5 people per year for every newly built residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), signaling solid underlying absorption that underpins real estate values. Average construction costs for new dwellings sit at $399,000, aligning closely with broader regional norms.
Furthermore, commercial approvals recorded at $7.6 million this financial year underscore the suburb's overwhelmingly residential composition. Per capita residential construction in Tarneit outpaces Greater Melbourne by 107.0%, delivering extensive options for prospective purchasers and reflecting pronounced builder optimism well above national norms. Detached stand-alone dwellings represent 92.0% of recent construction volume, whereas medium and high-density projects constitute 8.0%, preserving a distinct suburban character focused on spacious family properties. Furthermore, an indicator of approximately 38 people per dwelling approval highlights an expanding local housing sector. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Tarneit is forecast to absorb 64,467 additional residents by 2041. Ongoing building trajectories indicate that future residential delivery is well positioned to satisfy incoming buyer demand, offering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially facilitating expansion exceeding existing population targets.
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 billion. 55 are already under construction and 52 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 performance is fundamentally shaped by planning programs, infrastructure upgrades, and major capital works. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 52 projects with potential community impact, headlined by Tarneit Plains Primary School, Bluestone Estate Tarneit, Tarneit North Community Precinct, and The Grove Tarneit, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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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.
39,629 residents of Tarneit are employed, from a labour force of 41,272. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 75.7%. 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 61,238, 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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Aggregated statistical metrics from AreaSearch highlight a well-qualified local labour pool in Tarneit with prominent professional services participation, an unemployment rate standing at just 4.0%, and annual jobs growth estimated at 1.4%. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 39,629, with joblessness tracking 0.8% lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.8% benchmark and labour force participation reaching a high 75.7% against the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. Meanwhile, Census data indicated that 23.8% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local workforce engagement centers predominantly around retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing.
In particular, transport, postal & warehousing exhibits significant regional concentration, capturing an employment proportion 2.7 times the metropolitan baseline. Conversely, education & training accounts for a smaller footprint at 6.2%, trailing the regional rate of 9.2%. Discrepancies between resident counts and Census workplace totals suggest that internal job opportunities within this largely residential suburb remain constrained. AreaSearch examined SALM and ABS data combined from larger statistical regions to show that during the last twelve months, employment rose by 1.4% while the labour force grew by 2.0%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. In Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1%, the labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts for Mar-26 to help understand possible future demand in Tarneit. These forecasts span five and ten-year periods and have been aligned with Tarneit's current employment structure to project future growth. Over five years, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%, though these growth rates vary across different industries. When these industry projections are applied to Tarneit's job mix, local employment is expected to rise by 6.5% over five years and by 13.3% over ten years, though this calculation is a basic weighting exercise for illustration and does not include local population 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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ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that earning levels in Tarneit trail nationwide figures, registering a median of $51,453 and an average of $59,465, against Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 for median income and $75,164 for average income. Factoring in a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate a median of roughly $56,403 and an average of $65,186. Findings from the 2021 Census situate personal, family, and household earnings near the 65th percentile across Australia.
The primary earnings cohort includes 45.3% of the population taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (35,237 residents), mirroring the regional concentration of 32.8%. Residential expenses absorb 18.2% of earnings, yet healthy cash flow elevates disposable income into the 68th percentile, with socioeconomic SEIFA metrics positioning the suburb 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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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 89.6% houses and 10.4% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the Melbourne metro composition of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Full home ownership in Tarneit trailed the wider metropolitan benchmark, recording 10.1%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 59.2% and rental tenures comprised 30.6%. Monthly mortgage payments stood at a median of $1,950, coming in below the Melbourne metro standard of $2,000, and weekly rental costs averaged $380, compared to $390 across Melbourne metro.
In contrast to wider Australian averages, Tarneit exceeded the national median mortgage payment of $1,863 as well as the national weekly rent benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tarneit counted 15,542 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 21,447 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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Domestic living arrangements are predominantly family-oriented, representing 86.4% of all households, consisting of 59.1% couples with children, 16.7% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. The remaining 13.6% are non-family arrangements, with single occupant homes representing 10.2% and group households making up 3.3%. Overall occupancy averages a median household size of 3.4 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne figure 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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Academic qualifications in Tarneit rank well above wider averages, as 43.2% of inhabitants aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared to 32.0% across the SA4 region and 30.4% in Australia, establishing strong readiness for knowledge-intensive sectors. Attainment is spearheaded by bachelor degrees at 25.0%, supplemented by 15.8% with postgraduate credentials and 2.4% possessing graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational expertise is likewise substantial, with 27.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade certifications, comprising 13.8% certificates and 13.3% advanced diplomas. Active participation in study is widespread, with 39.5% of the local population undertaking formal schooling or higher study.
Within this enrolled cohort, primary education accounts for 14.9%, secondary education comprises 7.8%, and tertiary education represents 6.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tarneit reaches 153 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 10,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 390 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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Public transport connectivity in Tarneit encompasses 153 operational train and bus stops across 13 distinct routes, delivering 10,261 weekly passenger trips. Network access is solid, with locals situated an average of 389 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuting patterns reflect outbound travel from the residential community, with car travel serving as the primary transport mode at 82%, followed by 12% by train. Household car ownership stands above the metropolitan baseline at an average of 1.5 per dwelling, while 23.8% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 lockdown influences.
Network timetables deliver an average of 1,465 daily departures spanning all transit lines, translating to around 67 weekly services per stop. The 100 transport hubs closest to the centroid are mapped for reference.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic condition rates reveal positive overall health indicators in Tarneit across both older and younger demographics, who record low rates of common medical ailments. Private health insurance take-up stands at approximately 50% of the total population (~39,196 people), which trails Greater Melbourne at 56.7% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent chronic ailments locally, affecting 5.2 and 3.8% of residents, respectively, while 85.4% of the population reported experiencing no major health conditions, surpassing the Greater Melbourne rate of 72.6%.
The proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 4.7% (3,655 people), well below the 15.1% seen across Greater Melbourne, with senior health performance tracking above average and maintaining national standings comparable to the broader community.
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 exhibits high multicultural diversity on a nationwide scale, with 60.3% of the community born abroad and 68.6% conversing in a non-English language at home. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation at 30.3% of local residents. Notably, Hinduism shows a pronounced presence, accounting for 22.7% of the populace compared to the Greater Melbourne baseline of 4.4%. Regarding parental birthplaces and ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds in Tarneit are Other at 33.7% (against 14.6% regionally), Indian at 24.1% (compared to 4.2% across the wider region), and Australian at 9.5% (trailing the regional rate of 18.4%).
Further demographic variations include Samoan representation at 1.6% of Tarneit (vs 0.3% regionally), Filipino heritage at 4.1% (vs 1.3%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.7% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tarneit is 31, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographically, the suburb of Tarneit is characterized by working-age families and youth. In estimates brought forward to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 40.4% of the population compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Melbourne, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 4.7% versus the regional share of 15.1%. This positions the estimated median age at 31, climbing from 30 at the 2021 Census and remaining 6 years under Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at that Census, against the nationwide Census median of 38. The bracket of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) shifted from 41.7% at the Census to an estimated 39.4%.
In absolute numbers, children and young adults are forecast to see the largest increase by 2041, rising 23,606 (75%) to 55,032, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts will experience the fastest proportional growth, up 181% to 10,280.
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 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 | Oct 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 Oct 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 — 6,468 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (56,370 at the 2021 Census → 77,786 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 (SAL22451). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.