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Viewbank has an estimated 6,982 residents, down from 7,030 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 94% of areas nationally. That puts 1,535 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 investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh locations confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the population of Viewbank is projected at approximately 6,982 in May 2026. This indicates a decline of 48 residents (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,030 individuals. This shift is calculated from a local residency of 6,978, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 12 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,534 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across national locales analysed by AreaSearch.
Expansion in the area was mostly fueled by net overseas arrivals, which accounted for roughly 86.0% of all demographic growth in recent times. AreaSearch employs demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories excluded from this database, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA estimates published in 2023, modified using a system of weighted aggregation of growth metrics from LGA to SA2 tiers. Projected expansion rates by age cohort derived from these aggregations are also utilized across all zones for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, a major expansion placing this district within the highest national quartile is predicted, with the location set to add 2,641 individuals by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level estimates, representing an overall increase of 37.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Viewbank over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS residential construction permit figures distributed from regional statistics, the suburb of Viewbank has averaged approximately 10 residential approvals per year, summing to an estimated 54 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 3 permits have been registered. While the suburb of Viewbank has seen its population shrink, building output has remained relatively balanced, which benefits buyers, with new housing units averaging a construction cost of $650,000, indicating that builders are focusing on the upscale market with higher-quality structures. Furthermore, commercial permits worth $3.2 million have been logged this financial year, highlighting the dominant suburban residential nature of the locality.
When contrasted with Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Viewbank displays a marked deficit in construction volume, tracking 77.0% below the metropolitan average per capita. This relative lack of new housing supply frequently bolsters values and interest for established properties. This rate is similarly below the nationwide benchmark, pointing to the mature nature of the locality and implying potential regulatory restrictions. The mix of new construction is divided between 50.0% standalone houses and 50.0% medium to high-density formats. This emphasis on denser configurations offers more budget-friendly options and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing stock, which is currently 90.0% detached houses, pointing to a shortage of buildable plots and representing a reaction to changing residential preferences and financial constraints. With roughly 778 residents for every building permit, the suburb of Viewbank exhibits the traits of an established, fully developed locality. Looking forward, the suburb of Viewbank is anticipated to add 2,637 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimation. With the current pace of construction, supply might struggle to keep pace with demand, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Viewbank
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 50 current infrastructure and development projects close to Viewbank, worth an estimated $56 billion. 16 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure changes, major public works, and planning updates are primary drivers of neighborhood change. AreaSearch has identified 1 project expected to influence this locality. Notable initiatives include the North East Link, the Yarra Link Green Bridge, the North East Link, and the 180 Manningham Road Development, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Manningham Road Interchange
A major new interchange in Bulleen forming part of the North East Link tunnels project. The interchange features a simplified design with entry and exit ramps that will redirect 14,700 vehicles each day from Bulleen Road into the tunnel system, returning local roads to the community while preserving the historic River Red Gum on Bridge Street. As of May 2026, the Spark Joint Venture team has completed the final base slab pour on the northbound ramp (using 272 tonnes of reinforcement steel and 956 cubic metres of concrete), with the final plenum slab pour on the southbound ramp also complete.Crews are progressing 24/7 tunnel ramp excavation and have assembled the 550 tonne gantry crane to retrieve the Tunnel Boring Machines. Eastbound traffic was successfully shifted onto new permanent Manningham Road lanes in late January 2026, and a Longitudinal Egress Passage precast panel will be installed before the northbound ramp opens to construction crews. The interchange will connect the Manningham Cut and Cover box to the SEM tunnel and is scheduled to open with the broader North East Link in 2028.
North East Link
The North East Link is Victoria's largest road project, featuring 6.5km twin three-lane tunnels to connect the M80 Ring Road at Greensborough to the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen. As of May 2026, Tunnel Boring Machines Zelda and Gillian are carving out the tunnels between Watsonia and Bulleen. The project involves a massive upgrade of the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, Melbourne's first dedicated busway, and 34km of walking and cycling paths. Recent milestones include the approval of the Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the Tram Road to Springvale Road section and the commencement of the Elder Street landscaped bridge in Watsonia.
North East Link Environmental Parklands
Creation of 5 MCGs of new community parklands at Borlase Reserve as part of the North East Link tunnel project, including adventure and nature playgrounds, fitness areas, walking trails, a wildlife crossing, and revitalised Banyule Creek wetlands. A new pedestrian Eel (Iuk) bridge over Lower Plenty Road will connect the parklands to Banyule Flats and Yarra River trails. Tunnelling on the main North East Link bored tunnels was completed in July 2026, with above-ground works including the Borlase Reserve parklands and Greensborough Road boulevard continuing ahead of the project's scheduled opening in 2028.
Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Victorian Government funded $275 million expansion of Austin Hospital's emergency department in Heidelberg. Main works are underway to deliver a new three-storey emergency department, refurbishment within the existing hospital footprint, up to 29 additional treatment spaces, a dedicated paediatric emergency zone, improved clinical administration areas, expanded staff amenities and an upgraded short stay unit. The project will support around 30,000 additional emergency presentations each year while Austin Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women remain operational during staged construction.
Yarra Link Green Bridge
A 2-hectare green bridge over Bulleen Road forming a centrepiece of the North East Link Southern Portal. The bridge links the Koonung Creek Trail to Bulleen Park for the first time, and is planted with indigenous trees, grasses and shrubs. Features include bike and walking trails, a fitness station and viewing areas with Yarra River outlooks. The design takes inspiration from traditional Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung eel traps and integrates the tunnel ventilation structure beneath its landscaped surface.Active construction is underway on bridge walls, foundations and associated interchange structures as of early 2026.
Plenty River Trail Upgrades
The Plenty River Trail Upgrades project involves enhancements to the access path between Allima Ave, Yallambie, and Willinda Park, Greensborough. Key improvements include widened pathways for better accessibility, upgraded drainage systems, improved lighting for enhanced safety, new seating areas, and updated signage to improve user experience for walkers, cyclists, and families. The project aims to create a safer and more enjoyable recreational environment while supporting local biodiversity.
Bell Street Mall Neighbourhood Activity Centre Masterplan
Masterplan and Design Guide to revitalise Bell Street Mall. Includes new public spaces, well-designed higher-density housing, preserving historic character, promoting economic growth, and urban design frameworks for building heights and landscaping. The Masterplan was adopted in December 2025 with works to improve signage, shopfronts, seating, lighting, and murals scheduled to begin in late 2026.
New Yarra River Wetlands
Redesign and expansion of the Yarra River and Koonung Creek wetlands in Bulleen and Balwyn North. The project features a rebuilt Koonung Creek, a new Heyington bridge, and integrated water management systems. Key improvements include replacing concrete retaining walls with landscaped batters, adding new viewing platforms, and expanding flood storage to enhance biodiversity and community access within the Cultural Landscape Precinct.
3,706 residents of Viewbank are employed, from a labour force of 3,816. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 67.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,954, about 85% 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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The suburb of Viewbank features a highly qualified labor force, marked by a strong concentration of professionals, a jobless rate of only 2.9%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 2.0% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 3,706 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.9% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while participation in the workforce sits slightly below average at 67.2% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates a high proportion of 39.4% of residents worked from their homes, though this is likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The primary employment fields for working residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The suburb of Viewbank displays a notable concentration in education & training, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, retail trade is underrepresented at 8.0% compared to the regional benchmark of 9.8%. This highly residential setting seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of active local workers with the total resident labor force. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regions, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw a 2.0% rise in employment alongside a 2.6% expansion of the labor force, causing the jobless rate to increase by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment predictions issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Viewbank. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been modeled against the local workforce structure to project growth. While overall Australian employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local job profile suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Viewbank should grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Viewbank is $2,062 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $826 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,621 a year against an average of $75,069. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Viewbank have a median income of $55,621 and an average income of $75,069. This sits comfortably above the nationwide baseline, though it is lower than the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index lift of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at roughly $60,972 for the median and $82,291 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Viewbank are situated around the 61st percentile nationally.
Regarding income brackets, 28.3% of the community (1,975 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is close to the wider metropolitan level where this cohort accounts for 32.8%. A notable share of high earners (33.6% making more than $3,000 weekly) points to healthy economic capacity. Post-housing disposable income stands at 87.6%, showing healthy purchasing capabilities, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Viewbank had 2,466 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $451 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,171 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the suburb of Viewbank at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.2% standalone houses and 9.8% alternative formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in the suburb of Viewbank was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 47.7%, while the remaining properties were either under mortgage (39.3%) or occupied by tenants (13.0%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,171, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $451, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Viewbank are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Viewbank counted 2,466 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Domestic arrangements are dominated by family households at 80.4%, which are made up of couples with children (44.6%), couples without children (24.3%), and single-parent households (10.9%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 19.6%, consisting of single-person households at 18.5% and group share houses at 1.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 individuals exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.1% of adults in Viewbank hold a university qualification, including 24.7% with a bachelor degree and 12.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 14.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,119 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,126 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials in the suburb of Viewbank are substantially higher than regional and national averages, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.8% within the SA4 region. This strong academic foundation prepares the local population well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 24.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Practical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 25.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (14.8%).
School and university enrollment is high, with 31.7% of the population currently engaged in formal studies. This includes 11.7% of residents attending primary school, 9.6% in high school, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Viewbank reaches 23 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 960 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 options include 23 operational stops within the suburb of Viewbank, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, which combine to support 961 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 244 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because it is a residential area, most working residents travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 86%, followed by trains at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per household, which is above the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of 39.4% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Services run at an average frequency of 137 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 41 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.4% of residents in Viewbank report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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 indicate excellent outcomes throughout the suburb of Viewbank, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, where younger demographics show a very low incidence of common ailments and private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 56% of the population (~3,942 individuals). The most prevalent chronic conditions recorded among residents were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.8% and 6.8% of the population respectively, while 71.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The local population includes 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,494 individuals), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%.
Health indicators for senior residents are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the metrics for the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.4% of Viewbank residents were born overseas and 32.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.8%) and Australian (19.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Viewbank shows higher cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 31.4% of its residents born outside Australia and 32.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 48.4% of the population. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which represents 3.1% of local residents compared to 4.4% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ethnic heritage, the three most common backgrounds reported in the suburb of Viewbank are English (19.8%), Australian (19.3%), and Chinese (10.6%). There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Italian ancestry overrepresented at 8.2% of the local population (compared to 5.2% across the region), Macedonian at 1.3% (compared to 0.7% regionally), and Greek at 3.9% (compared to 2.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Viewbank is 43. 19.0% 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 median age of 43 in the suburb of Viewbank is significantly older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents aged 75 to 84 (9.7%), while the 25 to 34 age bracket is relatively small (5.8%) compared to Greater Melbourne. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.6% to 13.2% of the population, and the group aged 75 to 84 has risen from 8.4% to 9.7%. Meanwhile, children aged 0 to 4 have decreased from 4.5% to 3.4% of the population.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant adjustments in the age mix, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 483 individuals (45%) from 1,068 to 1,552.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Viewbank
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,030 at the 2021 Census → 6,982 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 (SAL22633). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.