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Truganina has an estimated 53,708 residents, up from 36,305 at the 2021 Census — a change of 17,403 people, or 47.9%. Growth has averaged 8.9% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 4,371 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 54.0% of that increase. That puts 870 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 Truganina has reached an estimated population of approximately 53,708, based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS regional releases alongside validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This represents an addition of 17,403 people (47.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 36,305 people were counted. This calculation builds upon an estimated resident population of 53,042 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, in combination with 4,371 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 870 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Surpassing the Victorian rate of 9.5% and nationwide figures, the suburb of Truganina achieved 47.9% growth since the 2021 census to rank among the region's primary expansion corridors. Net interstate arrivals served as the leading catalyst, generating approximately 54.0% of recent population gains, with natural increase and overseas migration also delivering positive additions. For demographic projections, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline across SA2 areas, supplemented where necessary by 2023 Victorian State Government LGA models adjusted down to the SA2 level through weighted population aggregation. Age-specific growth rates derived from these models are further applied across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2-level forecasts, the suburb of Truganina is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion placing within the top 10 percent of statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, with the local population projected to increase by 53,795 persons to 2041, achieving a cumulative expansion of 98.2% across 16 years.
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7,117 new dwellings have been approved in Truganina over the past five years, an average of 1,423 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 26 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,166 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 727, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records, the suburb has averaged approximately 1,423 new residential approvals each year, accumulating 7,117 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 so far, 727 approvals have been logged. With incoming population running at 3.1 new residents annually per built home over the past 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential demand comfortably exceeds new supply, a dynamic that generally fuels buyer competition and price increases. Newly approved homes reflect an average expected construction cost of $406,000, aligning with regional standards.
In addition, commercial construction approvals have reached $406.0 million during this financial year, demonstrating substantial commercial development. Residential building approvals consist of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density urban setting and catering to households looking for larger living spaces. Registering roughly 57 people per dwelling approval, Truganina exhibits clear growth corridor characteristics. According to quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Truganina is forecast to add 52,728 residents by 2041. Current residential development appears well-aligned with future requirements, fostering steady market conditions without severe pricing pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Truganina
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Truganina, worth an estimated $7.29 billion. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.1 billion. 39 are already under construction and 39 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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Strategic infrastructure, local initiatives, and major developments have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has documented 107 projects expected to influence the area, with prominent initiatives including Alamora Tarneit, Leakes Road Data Centre, Fortitude Drive Reserve, and Truganina Railway Station featured on the list of major projects.
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Fortitude Drive Reserve
Two-stage development of an active open space and athletics precinct in Truganina. Stage One ($10.1 million) is now complete and open, delivering an athletics facility, car park, play space, grassed multi-use kickabout area, circuit track, path network, lighting, shelters, and BBQ and picnic facilities. Stage Two will deliver a sports pavilion with social room, change rooms, storerooms, kiosk and public toilet, with construction expected to commence imminently. Supported by a $908,000 Victorian Government grant. Located adjacent to Bemin Secondary College on Morris Road.
Leakes Road Data Centre
A major data centre facility for Amazon Web Services (AWS) within the AWS Asia Pacific Melbourne Region. The site was acquired for $137.5 million in 2023 and has recently commenced physical construction to support advanced AI applications, cloud storage, and networking services. The project is part of a broader $20 billion AWS investment in Australian digital infrastructure over five years.
Stockland Grandview
Stockland Grandview is a 138-hectare masterplanned community in Truganina planned to deliver around 1,700 homes. Construction continues across multiple residential stages, while the new Local Convenience Centre on Altezze Drive is under construction with completion expected during 2027. Mindalk Primary School opened for Term 1 2026, supporting the growing community alongside parks, conservation reserves, walking trails and the free community bus to Rockbank Station.
Woods Road Datacenter
Microsoft's Woods Road datacenter is a 120,000 square metre facility under construction in Truganina, Victoria, forming part of the Azure availability zone in the Australia Southeast region. The facility provides physical infrastructure for cloud services supporting apps, virtual meetings, online gaming, and critical services for businesses, government, hospitals, and schools. General contractor is Kapitol Group; energy provider is AusNet Services; architect is METIER3. Construction commenced December 2022 with a mid-2025 target completion. As of early 2025, structural works, roofing, facade, car park, walkways, and landscaping were complete, with building fit-out and substation construction ongoing.
Melbourne Business Park
Melbourne Business Park is a 260-hectare masterplanned industrial and logistics precinct in Truganina, around 25 kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD. Jointly developed by Stockland and Mt Atkinson Holdings, the estate has an estimated end value of around 2 billion AUD and is planned to deliver approximately 1 million square metres of warehouse and logistics space at full buildout, making it one of the largest masterplanned industrial precincts in Melbourne's western corridor. The 95-hectare first stage is well advanced, with completed and committed tenants including New Aim (31,500 square metre distribution centre at 90 Melbourne Drive, 5-Star Green Star Buildings v1 certified), DHL (two prime-grade warehouses totalling 58,190 square metres at 80 Melbourne Drive, now held by IFM Investors), Makita, Ashi Hire, Califam, Pelligra, Winslow and Universal.Leasing activity has continued through 2025, including a pre-completion deal for a 6,090 square metre facility at 33 Rhine Road secured by fibreglass manufacturer Tricomposite. The estate is positioned around 2 kilometres from the Western Freeway, 18 kilometres from the Port of Melbourne, 18 kilometres from Melbourne Airport and 2.4 kilometres from the proposed Mt Atkinson train station. Sustainability features across the precinct include rooftop solar arrays, EV charging, energy-efficient lighting, electric forklifts and rainwater harvesting. Subsequent stages will continue to be released through the late 2020s and into the 2030s.
Truganina Railway Station
Proposed railway station on the Deer Park-West Werribee railway line to serve the growing suburb of Truganina. The Victorian Government has committed funding for the design phase, and Wyndham City Council is actively advocating for construction funding to support the rapidly growing population in Melbourne's west.
Truganina South East Community Precinct
The Truganina South East Community Precinct is a community development providing a wide range of facilities including the Koomail Tardy Community Centre with early education, kindergarten, maternal and child health services, and specialist support for children. It also includes active open spaces with sports fields, pavilion, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Alamora Tarneit
Alamora is Villawood Properties' flagship masterplanned community in Tarneit, around 30 km from Melbourne CBD. The project includes more than 2000 residential lots, over 15 hectares of open space, parks, wetlands, a major display village with 23 builders and 51 homes, and resident amenities including Club Alamora with pools, gym, cafe, function spaces and community facilities. As at the Autumn 2026 construction update, the estate remains in staged delivery, with Stage 32 at 46 percent complete and Stage 33 at 39 percent complete, while Stages 16 and 17 are titled.Club Alamora was completed in May 2025.
28,723 residents of Truganina are employed, from a labour force of 29,863. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 77.9%. 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. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The employment landscape in Truganina reflects a highly skilled population, with professional services being particularly prominent. An unemployment rate of 3.8 percent stands alongside an estimated employment growth of 4.9 percent over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, the number of residents employed reached 28,723. The local unemployment rate sits at 1.0 percent lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8 percent. Workforce participation in this area reaches 77.9 percent, which exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.1 percent. Census data indicates that 26.3 percent of residents worked from home, a figure that should be interpreted with consideration of the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors engaging local residents include transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The workforce shows a pronounced concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where local representation is 2.7 times the metropolitan average. In comparison, education & training employs 5.8% of resident workers, lower than the 9.2% recorded for Greater Melbourne. When comparing Census working counts against local resident numbers, it is evident that many residents commute to other districts for work. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that over the year to March 2026, local employment increased by 4.9% while the labor pool expanded by 5.6%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded 2.1% employment growth, a 2.3% workforce increase, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends in Truganina. Although nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, performance varies by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts across Truganina's occupational distribution suggests local employment may grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, noting this weighted calculation serves an illustrative purpose and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Truganina is $2,126 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $887 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,266 a year against an average of $61,605. 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 aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Truganina recorded a median taxable income of $53,266 and an average of $61,605. These figures sit below nationwide averages and compare to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $58,390 (median) and $67,531 (average) as of March 2026. Census metrics place local personal, family, and household earnings around the 69th percentile nationally. In terms of earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 44.0% of residents (23,631 people), compared to 32.8% across the metropolitan region.
Housing costs absorb 18.8% of income, with disposable earnings remaining at the 69th percentile and the SEIFA income index ranking the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Truganina had 9,845 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. 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 latest Census, the housing composition in Truganina comprised 90.8% standalone houses and 9.2% alternative residential formats such as apartments and semi-detached dwellings, contrasting with Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was recorded at 8.6%, trailing Melbourne metro levels, while 59.5% of homes were held under a mortgage and 31.9% were rented. Monthly median mortgage repayments matched the Melbourne metro benchmark at $2,000, and weekly median rent likewise matched Melbourne metro at $390. Across Australia, Truganina residents face higher mortgage repayments than the national median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Truganina counted 9,845 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 14,564 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family dwellings comprise 85.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 58.1%, childless couples at 17.5%, and single parent households at 8.6%. The remaining 14.3% consists of non-family arrangements, with single occupant homes representing 9.8% and group households making up 4.6%. The median household size of 3.4 people exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.6% of adults in Truganina hold a university qualification, including 26.5% with a bachelor degree and 16.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 12.0% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 10,449 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,063 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 levels in Truganina track well above broader benchmarks, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% across the SA4 region, positioning the local workforce for knowledge-oriented industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification category at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational training is also strongly represented, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, comprised of advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificate programs (12.0%). Participation in study is elevated, with 40.0% of local residents actively enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 15.5% attending primary schools, 7.0% in secondary education, and 5.8% completing tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Truganina reaches 99 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 450 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 Truganina is supported by 99 bus stops operating across 7 routes, generating 2,950 scheduled passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is evaluated as moderate, with residents living an average distance of 452 meters from their nearest transit stop. Reflecting its residential character, outward commuting is standard, with 84% of commuters utilizing private cars and 10% traveling by train. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, above regional averages. In addition, 26.3% of workers worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting COVID-19 circumstances.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 421 trips per day across the network, providing approximately 29 weekly departures per stop.
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87.5% of residents in Truganina report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 2.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics assessed by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes throughout Truganina across chronic disease and mortality indicators, with very low rates of common medical conditions across age groups. Private hospital and health insurance is held by approximately 51% of the population (~27,509 people), below the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7%. Asthma and diabetes constitute the most frequently diagnosed medical ailments, recorded among 4.4 and 3.5% of residents, respectively. A total of 87.5% of residents report no medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Senior residents aged 65 and over represent 4.6% of the population (2,470 people), below the 15.1% share in Greater Melbourne, with senior health profiles remaining strong and tracking in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
61.6% of Truganina residents were born overseas and 74.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (24.7%) and Australian (8.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Truganina displays significant cultural diversity, with 61.6% of residents born abroad and 74.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group at 26.8% of the local population. Hinduism is notably prominent, accounting for 22.4% of residents compared to 4.4% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of parental ancestry, the leading background categories in Truganina are Other at 34.3% (against 14.6% regionally), Indian at 24.7% (compared to 4.2% across the wider region), and Australian at 8.5% (below the regional benchmark of 18.4%). Other cultural groups also show distinct concentrations, including Filipino at 4.8% (versus 1.3% regionally), Samoan at 1.7% (versus 0.3%), and Sri Lankan at 0.7% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Truganina is 31, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 29.4% 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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Truganina features a youthful demographic profile centered around working-age residents and families with children. As of estimates updated to August 2026, 42.4% of residents are aged 25 - 44, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 4.6% against a regional benchmark of 15.1%. The estimated median age is 31, rising from 30 at the 2021 Census, which sits 6 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census and below the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the 45 - 64 age cohort grew from 11.7% to an estimated 14.7% of the area.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 0 - 24 age bracket is expected to experience the largest numerical increase, adding 18,019 residents (87%) to reach 38,643, while the 45 - 64 cohort is projected to record the fastest expansion, rising 163% to 20,751.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Truganina
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 23 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 4,371 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (36,305 at the 2021 Census → 53,708 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 (SAL22582). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.