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Thomastown has an estimated 20,741 residents, up from 20,234 at the 2021 Census — a change of 507 people, or 2.5%. 367 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,424 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 AreaSearch evaluations integrating ABS regional updates and 367 validated new addresses identified following the Census, the suburb of Thomastown has an estimated population of approximately 20,741 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 507 people (2.5%) compared to the 20,234 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch deduced these figures by examining the ABS ERP release from June 2025 showing a resident count of 20,721 alongside post-Census address additions. The local population density stands at 1,423 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark seen across nationwide locations analysed by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration was the primary catalyst for population growth, generating roughly 85.0% of recent population additions. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level figures founded on a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries where necessary. Projections for the years 2032 to 2041 additionally integrate age-bracket growth trajectories derived from these aggregations. Looking ahead, demographic patterns place the suburb of Thomastown within the top quartile nationwide for expansion, with forecasts projecting a gain of 5,644 persons by 2041 via aggregated SA2 estimations, representing an overall increase of 27.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
401 new dwellings have been approved in Thomastown over the past five years, an average of 80 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 83, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the suburb records an average of approximately 80 new residential approvals annually, totaling 401 dwellings sanctioned across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), with 83 registered during FY-25 to date. Given recent population contractions, this construction pipeline has maintained balance with housing demand to support purchaser choice, with average construction costs standing at $472,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $43.0 million in the current financial year, demonstrating solid non-residential investment. Recent residential development activity is split between detached houses at 52.0% and medium-to-high density formats at 48.0%, introducing more apartments and townhouses to cater to diverse budgets, spanning entry-level residences to traditional family dwellings.
This dynamic marks a distinct shift from the existing built environment (in which separate houses constitute 84.0%), driven by constrained land availability alongside evolving household preferences and cost pressures. Planning metrics show approximately 231 people per dwelling approval, representative of a low density building environment. Demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate that the locality is set to add 5,624 residents by 2041. If residential building activity continues at current rates, future housing delivery may fall behind incoming population growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and applying upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Thomastown
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 Thomastown, worth an estimated $559 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $123.6 billion. 20 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are heavily shaped by strategic development, capital works, and planning frameworks. A total of 26 significant projects have been tracked by AreaSearch across the locality. Notable developments include the Thomastown Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Edgars Creek Trail Extension, the 44-46 Derrick Street Townhouses development, and the Thomastown and Lalor Place Framework.
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Thomastown Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
AusNet is developing a 300MW/600MWh Battery Energy Storage System to support Victoria's renewable energy transition. Located approximately 17 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, this grid-scale BESS will store excess renewable energy and respond to high demand periods. The planning permit has been approved by the Minister for Planning and AusNet is currently satisfying permit conditions ahead of a planned late 2026 construction commencement. The project includes hardstand construction, access roads, acoustic walls, security fences, and approximately 200 metres of connection assets to the adjacent Thomastown Terminal Station, covering approximately 2.33 hectares.Terminal Station upgrades are also included.
Edgars Creek Trail Extension
Extension of Edgars Creek Trail between Thomas Street and Kingsway Drive in Thomastown/Lalor, part of the broader Edgars Creek Corridor Landscape Improvement Plan. Includes shared path construction, creek restoration, native revegetation, and enhancements for community access and safety.
Thomas Green Townhomes
An intimate neighbourhood of 69 premium double-storey townhomes by APD Projects and Boutique Homes. This Melbourne northern suburbs development offers 3-4 bedroom homes featuring open plan kitchen, dining and living areas, Caesarstone benchtops, premium finishes including ILVE appliances, and front and rear landscaping. Located in Thomastown's sweet spot between city convenience and relaxed lifestyle, with easy access to Thomastown Train Station (18.5km to CBD), parks, shops and Melbourne Airport (15 minutes). Over 85% sold with limited availability remaining.
2 David Street Apartments
Permit-approved development for 26 spacious apartments on a 1,262 sq m site in Lalor's Residential Growth Zone. The project features apartments averaging 78 sq m with abundant natural light, located near retail strips, schools, and transport. The site offers potential for alternative uses including childcare or medical facilities subject to council approval.
Whittlesea Public Gardens Redevelopment
Multi-stage transformation of the 14.5-hectare Whittlesea Public Gardens into a regional recreation hub. Stage 1 (completed 2022) delivered a major playground and learn-to-ride circuit. Stage 2 (completed 2024) added a 100-metre skate park, basketball courts, and climbing wall. Stage 3 is currently underway to upgrade the dog off-leash area with partitioned zones and sensory elements, alongside future wetland enhancements, walking trails, and the repurposing of the redundant lake into an events lawn. The project is integrated with the adjacent Garden View Estate residential development.
44-46 Derrick Street Townhouses
Development approved for five ultra-modern townhouses on 1373sqm site. Plans include four two-storey three-bedroom townhouses and one two-storey two-bedroom townhouse. Designed by Mi Design Group with landscaping by Justin Hutchinson from Urban Commons. Site currently for sale to developers with planning permits approved and ready.
Thomastown and Lalor Place Framework
The Thomastown and Lalor Place Framework is a long-term strategic plan endorsed by the City of Whittlesea to guide the evolution of these established suburbs over the next 20 years. Key focus areas include revitalizing the High Street and May Road activity centers, improving pedestrian and cycling connectivity, enhancing local parks, and supporting housing diversity near transport hubs. It coordinates infrastructure investment and policy to ensure sustainable growth and community wellbeing.
Northern Hospital Redevelopment
The Northern Hospital Redevelopment is an $813 million two-stage expansion of the Epping campus at 185 Cooper Street, Epping, serving Melbourne's growing northern growth corridor. Stage one is a four-storey Ambulatory Care Centre providing outpatient, clinical and administration services, linked at ground level to the existing hospital. The Victorian Health Building Authority reported a construction milestone for the centre in August 2026. Stage two will deliver a new emergency department and inpatient tower fronting Cooper Street, due for completion in late 2029.As of October 2026 the project remains under construction.
8,834 residents of Thomastown are employed, from a labour force of 9,827. Unemployment sits at 10.1%, with participation at 55.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 24,809, about 120% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 area data evaluated by AreaSearch indicates that the local labor market features an industrial and manufacturing workforce foundation, an unemployment rate of 10.1%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 8,834 local residents are employed, although the jobless rate sits 5.3% above the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, and the local participation rate of 55.7% trails the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. Furthermore, Census metrics recorded 16.1% of workers operating from home, an outcome potentially influenced by pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors among local workers are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Manufacturing stands out with a concentration 1.6 times the wider metropolitan benchmark. In contrast, the professional & technical services sector is comparatively small, employing 5.1% of local workers relative to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census findings show a ratio of 0.9 jobs for every local resident, highlighting substantial local job opportunities. ABS and SALM figures compiled across broader areas show that throughout the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 2.7% while resident employment rose by 0.2%, leading to a 2.3 percentage points rise in unemployment. Across Greater Melbourne over the same timeframe, employment expanded by 2.1% and the labour force by 2.3%, yielding an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. Forward projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context on industry hiring demand. Across the country, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by industry. Applying these sector-specific trajectories to the local occupational base suggests employment expansion of 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative weighting exercise excluding local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Thomastown is $1,225 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $502 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,195 a year against an average of $51,832. 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 records for financial year 2023 analysed by AreaSearch show local earnings below national levels, with a median of $45,195 and an average of $51,832, whereas Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Accounting for 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, modelled benchmarks reach roughly $49,543 (median) and $56,818 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all placed between the 4th and 15th percentiles across the nation. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket includes 28.8% of the local population (5,973 individuals), broadly aligned with the 32.8% regional proportion.
Residual income after housing costs is restricted to 83.2%, sitting at the 15th percentile and signaling substantial mortgage and rent pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Thomastown had 7,347 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 6% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 28.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.8%. 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 84.4% separate houses and 15.6% other dwelling formats such as apartments, semi-detached residences, and alternative dwellings, whereas Melbourne metro comprised 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 44.2%, well above the metropolitan rate, while 26.1% of properties were held with a mortgage and 29.7% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,690, and weekly rental costs recorded a median of $350, both below the Melbourne metro levels of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
Compared to broader Australia, local mortgage payments sit beneath the $1,863 national median, and rent remains below the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thomastown counted 7,347 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements represent the vast majority of local households at 72.6%, consisting of couples with children (31.3%), couples without children (24.8%), and single parent families (14.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.4%, led by single-person residences at 24.3% alongside group households at 3.1%. The area records a median household size of 2.6 people, matching the Greater Melbourne benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.4% of adults in Thomastown hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.0% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,203 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment levels in the area are below the broader metropolitan landscape, with 20.4% of residents holding a university qualification relative to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 13.0%, postgraduate credentials represent 6.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.4%. Vocational and technical education is well established, with 26.1% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (17.0%) and advanced diplomas (9.1%). A significant share of the population is engaged in learning, with 27.3% of local residents attending an educational institution. Broken down by stage, this includes 7.8% in primary school, 6.7% in secondary education, and 5.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Thomastown reaches 117 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 10,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The local transit network in the suburb of Thomastown encompasses 117 active transport stops providing bus connections. These stops are served by 14 separate routes that generate 9,999 weekly passenger trips. Public transport access is excellent, with residents located an average distance of 198 meters from the nearest stop. The commuting profile reflects outward travel, with private vehicle usage accounting for 83% and rail representing 11%. Car ownership sits at an average of 1.2 per dwelling, while 16.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect COVID-19 settings).
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 1,428 trips daily across the entire network, translating to roughly 85 weekly trips at each stop. The accompanying spatial map details the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.7% of residents in Thomastown report no long-term health condition. 10.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term illnesses align closely with nationwide trends, although chronic condition rates are slightly elevated across both younger and older cohorts. Private hospital insurance uptake is notably low at approximately 47% of the community (~9,833 people), trailing the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most widespread chronic conditions in the locality, recorded among 8.5% and 7.1% of residents respectively, whereas 69.7% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% regionally.
Better-than-average health metrics are observed among residents aged under 65. The proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is 22.1% (4,583 people), higher than the 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, with overall national rankings tracking the wider general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.2% of Thomastown residents were born overseas and 69.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (12.3%) and Australian (10.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The neighborhood exhibits substantial cultural diversity, with 54.2% of residents born abroad and 69.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 50.2% of residents. Islam shows a pronounced local presence at 16.2%, significantly higher than the 5.6% regional average for Greater Melbourne. Ancestry data based on parents' birthplace shows the largest local groups as Other at 22.8% (above the 14.6% metropolitan figure), Italian at 12.3% (exceeding the 5.2% regional level), and Australian at 10.1% (below the 18.4% regional share). Notable overrepresentation also appears among several specific background groups, including Macedonian at 8.3% (against 0.7% across the region), Greek at 6.8% (against 2.7%), and Vietnamese at 6.1% (against 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thomastown is 39. 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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Demographic profiles updated to August 2026 highlight a significant senior presence in the suburb of Thomastown, with elderly and retiree residents (65+) comprising 22.1% of the population compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and youth (0 - 24) account for 26.6% versus 30.5% regionally. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 39 years, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 2 years above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 from that census. The primary shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 age cohort, expanding from 29.1% to an estimated 31.0%.
Looking toward 2041, senior brackets (65+) are projected to drive growth by adding 2,241 residents (49%) to reach a total of 6,825.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Thomastown
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago 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 Jun 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 — 367 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,234 at the 2021 Census → 20,741 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 (SAL22504). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.