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Thornbury has an estimated 20,338 residents, up from 19,005 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,333 people, or 7.0%. 104 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 3,965 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Thornbury's population is estimated at around 20,338 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,333 people (7.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,005 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 20,322, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 104 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,964 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource.
Thornbury's 7.0% growth since census positions it within 1.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (8.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 7,631 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 37.4% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
284 new dwellings have been approved in Thornbury over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 129, running ahead of 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Thornbury has recorded around 56 residential properties granted approval annually, with an estimated 284 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 119 so far in FY-26. With an average of 1.5 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, though recent data reveals this has increased to 7.1 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, reflecting the area's growing popularity and potential supply constraints.
New homes are being built at an average value of $717,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. Also, $43.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Thornbury has 16.0% less new development (per person) while it places among the 35th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning more limited choices for buyers, supporting demand for existing dwellings. This activity is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 40.0% standalone homes and 60.0% medium and high-density housing. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 475 people per dwelling approval, Thornbury shows a developed market. Future projections show Thornbury adding 7,615 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Thornbury
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Thornbury, worth an estimated $265 million. A further 134 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $146.2 billion. 47 are already under construction and 50 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 34 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 712-716 High Street Mixed-Use Development, Route 86 Tram Accessibility Upgrades, 680 High Street Residential Development, and 791-793 High Street Development, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Bastings Community
47 architecturally designed, fossil fuel-free townhouses by KUD for Lucent Group. Features a 7.5 Star NatHERS rating, rooftop solar, north-facing courtyards, and a central communal space.
Thornbury House
Thornbury House is a seven-storey, mixed-use development designed by Austin Maynard Architects. The 100 percent all-electric, fossil-fuel-free building features 44 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments over ground-level commercial, retail, and food tenancies. Key amenities include a communal rooftop terrace with sweeping views, a central planted lightwell garden, and a 7.8-star average NatHERS energy rating.
680 High Street Residential Development
A proposed residential development featuring 23 apartments with 22 car spaces on High Street in Thornbury. The project represents part of the ongoing urban renewal along the High Street corridor in this vibrant inner-north Melbourne suburb.
791-793 High Street Development
Proposed mixed-use development consisting of ground floor commercial tenancy (food and drink premises) and twelve apartments with a reduction in car parking requirement. Planning application reference D/470/2022 lodged with Darebin City Council.
Route 86 Tram Accessibility Upgrades
Major accessibility improvements for tram Route 86 along High Street Thornbury and Northcote, including platform raising and DDA compliance upgrades.
The Wilds Northcote
A collection of 15 carbon-neutral, fully electric detached houses on Merri Creek in Northcote, delivered by Beulah and designed by Edition Office. Homes feature solar arrays, passive design, double glazing and biophilic landscaping. Construction is underway with sales active; move-in targeted for 2026.
Northcote Green (Northcote Plaza Redevelopment)
A $500 million revitalization of the southern 15,000 sqm portion of Northcote Plaza. The VCAT-approved masterplan, designed by Fender Katsalidis, features four residential towers (up to 18 storeys) containing approximately 605 apartments, including a Build-to-Rent component and a 10% commitment to social and affordable housing. The precinct includes 6,500 sqm of new retail space, 15,000 sqm of A-grade office space, a central park, and a public through-site link connecting High Street to All Nations Park.Key amenities include a library, cinema, and a residents gymnasium.
Preston Crossing
A masterplanned urban regeneration project delivering up to 650 homes. Partnership between Homes Victoria, MAB Corporation, and HousingFirst replacing outdated social homes with new social housing and market apartments. Designed by architects Archier, Hayball, Nightingale, and Breathe Architecture with 5-star Green Star certification and a 7-star NatHERS rating. The first three stages were completed in 2024, with remaining homes under construction.
12,490 residents of Thornbury are employed, from a labour force of 13,398. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 76.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,656, about 82% 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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Thornbury has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of 6.8%, and 3.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 12,490 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (76.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 48.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, construction employs just 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 3.8% and labour force increased by 3.7%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Thornbury. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Thornbury's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Thornbury is $1,971 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,042 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,613 a year against an average of $81,157. 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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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Thornbury had a median income among taxpayers of $62,613 with the average level standing at $81,157. This is extremely high nationally and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $68,636 (median) and $88,964 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals individual earnings stand out at the 82nd percentile nationally ($1,042 weekly).
Distribution data shows 30.3% of the population (6,162 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 30.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 63rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Thornbury had 7,996 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 25% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $391 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Thornbury, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 51.4% houses and 48.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Thornbury was slightly lagging that of Melbourne metro, at 27.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (29.5%) or rented (42.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Melbourne metro average at $2,200, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $391, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Thornbury's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thornbury counted 7,996 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,557 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 58.9% of all households, comprising 25.5% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 41.1%, with lone person households at 33.6% and group households comprising 7.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.2% of adults in Thornbury hold a university qualification, including 31.2% with a bachelor degree and 14.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 11.3% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 8,476 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,081 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in Thornbury significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 51.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.0%) and graduate diplomas (6.0%). Vocational pathways account for 20.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (11.3%). Educational participation is notably high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in tertiary education, 7.6% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Thornbury reaches 85 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 7,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 analysis reveals 85 active transport stops operating within Thornbury comprising a mix of lightrail and buses. These stops are serviced by 14 individual routes, collectively providing 7,023 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 176 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 67%, with 10% by train and 7% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 48.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 1,003 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 82 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.5% of residents in Thornbury report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Thornbury residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (11,966 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.7 and 8.3% of residents, respectively, while 68.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,786 people), which is lower than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. , with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.4% of Thornbury residents were born overseas and 26.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.0%) and Australian (17.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Thornbury was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.4% of its population born overseas and 26.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Thornbury was found to be Christianity, which makes up 37.0% of people in Thornbury. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Thornbury are English, comprising 21.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 17.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.1% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Greek is notably overrepresented at 7.7% of Thornbury (vs 2.7% regionally), Italian at 8.9% (vs 5.2%) and Macedonian at 1.1% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thornbury is 37. 31.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 37, Thornbury is equal to the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and remains comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 20.6% compared to Greater Melbourne, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less prevalent at 9.0%. This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.6%. In the period since 2021, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 9.8% to 10.6% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.1% to 12.8%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Thornbury's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 55 to 64 group will grow by 60% (1,286 people), reaching 3,442 from 2,155.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Thornbury
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 15 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 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 — 104 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,005 at the 2021 Census → 20,338 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 (SAL22508). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.