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Thornhill Park has an estimated 6,758 residents, up from 3,066 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,692 people, or 120.4%. Growth has averaged 21.2% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 1,484 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 707 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 combining post-Census validated addresses and ABS regional demographic updates, the suburb of Thornhill Park has reached an estimated resident count of roughly 6,758 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 3,692 residents (120.4%) compared to the 2021 Census baseline of 3,066 individuals. The updated figure builds upon AreaSearch's prior estimate of 6,166 people from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, bolstered by 1,484 newly verified addresses post-Census. With 706 persons per square kilometer, the suburb's population density sits near typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
Outpacing both the state mark of 9.5% and nationwide figures, the suburb of Thornhill Park's 120.4% expansion firmly establishes it as an area growth frontrunner. While natural increase and overseas arrivals both contributed positively, interstate migration served as the principal engine, accounting for roughly 85.0% of recent population gains. Projections developed by Geoscience Australia and the ABS in 2024 using 2022 as a foundation are applied across individual SA2 areas, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures aggregated via weighted population growth models. Furthermore, age-cohort growth rates derived from this framework are projected forward across all territories between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Thornhill Park is positioned within the top 10 percent of statistical localities across the country for expected expansion, with aggregated SA2 modeling pointing to an increase of 17,750 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative 249.8% rise across the 16-year horizon.
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1,489 new dwellings have been approved in Thornhill Park over the past five years, an average of 297 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 44 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 283 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 314, 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 indicates that Thornhill Park averages roughly 297 residential consents annually, accumulating approximately 1,489 approvals across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 314 logged to date during FY-25. An influx of 2.6 new residents per approved dwelling annually over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) highlights robust buyer demand supporting property valuations, while average dwelling construction costs of $373,000 track below broader regional benchmarks to offer accessible options. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $91.1 million during this financial year, underscoring significant non-residential development activity.
On a per-capita basis, Thornhill Park generates 187.0% more residential construction approvals than Greater Melbourne, providing extensive selection for prospective purchasers. This elevated building rate significantly outpaces national averages, demonstrating robust developer commitment to the precinct. Standalone houses represent 89.0% of upcoming construction alongside 11.0% apartments and townhouses, preserving the neighborhood's low-density profile with family-oriented housing designs. Generating roughly 17 residents per approved dwelling, the location displays clear hallmarks of an expanding growth corridor. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate the addition of 16,883 inhabitants in Thornhill Park leading up to 2041. While current residential planning is advancing in reasonable alignment with this expansion, buyer competition could intensify alongside population growth.
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Development applications around Thornhill Park
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Thornhill Park, worth an estimated $5.14 billion. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.6 billion. 42 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital works and planning strategies play a critical role in local growth, with AreaSearch cataloging 16 key projects positioned to influence the precinct. Major undertakings include Bridgefield Estate, Opalia Estate, Thornhill Park Estate, Weir Views, and Monument Estate, with prominent schemes outlined below.
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Rockbank North Precinct Structure Plan (PSP)
The Rockbank North Precinct Structure Plan encompasses approximately 786 hectares within the City of Melton, establishing the planning framework for masterplanned urban development known as Woodlea. The precinct delivers around 7,000 residential lots, a major town centre, schools, commercial zones, and extensive open space along Kororoit Creek. Planning and delivery are overseen by the Victorian Planning Authority, Melton City Council, and primary developers Mirvac and VIP Properties.
Rockbank North Major Activity Centre (Aintree Major Town Centre)
The Rockbank North Major Activity Centre (Aintree Major Town Centre) is the primary commercial and civic focal point of the Woodlea masterplanned community within the Rockbank North PSP. Guided by Melton City Council's Urban Design Framework and master developer Woodlea (Mirvac and VIP Properties), the mixed-use precinct is masterplanned to deliver expansive retail, entertainment, civic facilities, commercial office suites, and health services for an ultimate catchment exceeding 60,000 residents.
Opalia Estate, Weir Views
Opalia is a masterplanned residential estate on 57 hectares in Weir Views, within the Melton growth corridor. Commenced in 2018, the estate delivers approximately 581 homes ranging from 300 to 600 square metres. Community amenity includes the Opalia Plaza shopping centre anchored by Woolworths and Aldi alongside Chemist Warehouse, McDonald's, KFC, cafes and medical facilities, plus sports ovals, connecting pathways and open green spaces. Stages 1 through 9 have all titled, with remaining land stages and homes continuing to sell and settle through 2026.
Monument Estate
Monument is a masterplanned residential community by Resi Ventures delivering approximately 550 home lots across a 46-hectare site. The estate features 4.5 hectares of wetlands, expansive open parklands, walking and cycling trails, and high-tech fibre optic and security integration. Civil infrastructure and staged residential construction continue across the precinct.
Thornhill Park
Thornhill Park is a masterplanned residential community in Melbourne's western growth corridor, within the City of Melton. Developed by Wel.Co, the project has delivered more than 2,175 lots across a $325 million development, supported by parks, wetlands, walking trails and community facilities. The estate is located about 30 minutes from the Melbourne CBD and benefits from nearby infrastructure including the Western Freeway, Rockbank and Cobblebank train stations, with the future Thornhill Park train station and Melton Hospital planned nearby.Wel.Co lists the project as complete, with residential construction now largely finished across the community.
Warrensbrook Precinct Structure Plan
The Warrensbrook Precinct Structure Plan (PSP 1073) is a major greenfield urban growth framework prepared by the Victorian Planning Authority in partnership with Melton City Council. Located west of Bonnie Brook and Plumpton, the precinct covers over 700 hectares designated to support thousands of future residential dwellings, local town centres, schools, and community infrastructure. Detailed structure planning and technical background studies will guide future rezoning and development approvals.
Swarna Estate
Swarna Estate is a masterplanned residential community in Strathtulloh providing over 500 residential home lots. Developed by Platinum Developers, the estate incorporates dedicated community amenity spaces including planned parklands, children's play areas, a childcare facility, and a medical centre. Civil earthworks, infrastructure connections, and staged subdivision releases are actively being delivered.
Bridgefield Estate
Bridgefield is a 1,000-lot masterplanned community by 3L Alliance spanning 78.66 hectares in Rockbank, Melbourne's western growth corridor. The estate is now 100% sold and fully titled across 14 stages. Key amenities include a private Residents Club with pool, gym and tennis courts, 16 hectares of botanic gardens designed by Wes Fleming, and proximity to Rockbank train station. The $320 million development accommodates up to 3,000 residents.
3,351 residents of Thornhill Park are employed, from a labour force of 3,566. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 81.9%. 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 6,020, about 89% 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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Covering a broad cross-section of industries, Thornhill Park's skilled workforce recorded a 6.0% unemployment rate alongside an estimated 2.4% annual rise in jobs, according to AreaSearch's statistical area syntheses. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 3,351, while the jobless rate stood 1.3% higher than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, and the local participation rate of 81.9% substantially exceeded the regional benchmark of 70.1%. At the Census, 20.3% of workers indicated working from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Key employment sectors among local workers include construction, health care & social assistance, alongside transport, postal & warehousing.
The community demonstrates pronounced specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, capturing an employment concentration 2.6 times that of the surrounding region. In contrast, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 5.0% of workers, trailing the 10.1% regional standard. A comparison between resident workers and local workplace counts suggests that this residential setting provides fewer employment openings within its immediate borders. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics indicate that over the 12-month span, an employment rise of 2.4% fell behind a 3.6% workforce expansion, lifting local unemployment by 1.2 percentage points, whereas Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% increase in jobs against a 2.3% workforce rise to increase joblessness by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements in Thornhill Park over five-year and ten-year timeframes. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Aligning these sector projections with the local employment distribution suggests job gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years for Thornhill Park, though this calculation serves as an illustrative weighted model without incorporating local population growth projections.
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Median household income in Thornhill Park is $2,005 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $971 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,750 a year against an average of $63,453. 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 data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that median taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Thornhill Park reached $55,750, alongside an average of $63,453, both trailing Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164, as well as the national average. Factoring in 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated figures for March 2026 stand at approximately $61,113 (median) and $69,557 (average). The 2021 Census situated the suburb's personal, family, and household incomes near the 70th percentile nationwide. Income distributions show 49.5% of residents (3,345 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, compared to 32.8% regionally.
Although accommodation costs absorb 20.5% of earnings, solid remuneration places disposable income at the 59th percentile and positions the locality in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Thornhill Park had 987 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 70% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 5% 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 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, separate houses made up 97.3% of residential stock in Thornhill Park, while townhouses, flats, and other structures represented 2.7%, contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses constituted 67.9% and alternate dwellings 32.1%. Outright ownership stood at 4.5%, lagging behind Melbourne metro norms, with mortgaged properties comprising 70.0% and rental accommodation accounting for 25.4%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments of $1,950 and weekly rents of $380 sat below Melbourne metro levels of $2,000 and $390. Across the country, however, Thornhill Park's mortgage obligations and rental costs both exceed the Australian averages of $1,863 and $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thornhill Park counted 987 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,176 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 83.2%, consisting of couples with children (46.2%), couples without children (25.0%), and single parent arrangements (10.7%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 16.8%, led by single-person households at 14.4% and shared group accommodation at 2.5%. With a median size of 3.0 people per dwelling, local households exceed the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.0% of adults in Thornhill Park hold a university qualification, including 24.5% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 572 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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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Higher education qualifications in Thornhill Park exceed regional standards, as 35.0% of people aged 15+ possess university degrees, compared to 24.3% within the wider SA3 area, positioning the local workforce effectively for knowledge-oriented industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 24.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are similarly prevalent, with 34.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (20.3%) and advanced diplomas (14.5%). Academic engagement is elevated across the community, with 28.4% of the population participating in some form of structured education.
Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 10.5%, secondary studies comprise 4.9%, and higher tertiary education represents 4.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Thornhill Park means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Thornhill Park includes 3 operational bus and rail facilities. Across 6 dedicated transit routes, these stops provide 1,195 passenger trips per week. Transit connectivity remains constrained, with local residents situated an average distance of 1827 meters from the closest stop. Outbound commuting characterizes the residential area, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel compared to 8% for rail. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles, exceeding regional figures, while 20.3% of workers operated remotely according to the 2021 Census amidst pandemic conditions. Transit route operations average 170 daily journeys across the network, providing roughly 398 weekly services per individual boarding facility.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.8% of residents in Thornhill Park report no long-term health condition. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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 assessments by AreaSearch based on mortality statistics and chronic disease rates demonstrate positive outcomes across Thornhill Park, showing minimal occurrence of common illnesses across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 52% of the population (~3,510 people), slightly trailing the typical SA2 standard and the 56.7% rate observed across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported ailments, affecting 6.8 and 4.9% of residents, while 82.8% reported no chronic medical issues compared to 72.6% regionally. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 6.5% of the community (439 people), well below the 15.1% proportion in Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators showing robust performance consistent with broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.5% of Thornhill Park residents were born overseas and 57.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.1%) and Indian (12.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demonstrating significant cultural diversity, Thornhill Park registers 50.5% of its inhabitants as overseas-born and 57.8% communicating in languages other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, observed by 45.7% of locals. Furthermore, affiliations designated as Other encompass 11.7% of the populace, markedly higher than the 2.3% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, the three leading ancestries represented in Thornhill Park are Other at 29.0% (surpassing the regional benchmark of 14.6%), Australian at 12.1% (trailing the regional mark of 18.4%), and Indian at 12.0% (substantially exceeding the 4.2% regional level).
Notable demographic variations also appear among several other communities, including Filipino residents who comprise 8.8% locally versus 1.3% regionally, Maltese at 3.7% versus 1.1%, and Serbian at 1.0% versus 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thornhill Park is 33, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 4 years older than at the 2021 Census. 28.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Thornhill Park trends markedly younger than Greater Melbourne. Updated figures for August 2026 show children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 42.6% of residents against 30.5% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 6.5% compared to 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. As of August 2026, the median age is estimated at 33, increasing from 29 at the 2021 Census, which sat 4 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that Census. Since then, adults aged 25 - 44 declined from 49.0% to an estimated 29.8%.
Specifically, children aged 0 to 4 decreased from 13.9% to an estimated 11.4%, while the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 12.9% to 17.9%. By 2041, youths and young adults are expected to drive growth by adding 6,299 people (219%) to reach 9,178, while residents aged 45 - 64 will register the quickest expansion, climbing 340% to 6,280.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Thornhill Park
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 8 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 Sep 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 — 1,484 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,066 at the 2021 Census → 6,758 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 (SAL22509). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.