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Warranwood has an estimated 4,962 residents, up from 4,820 at the 2021 Census — a change of 142 people, or 2.9%. That puts 1,654 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 Warranwood has an estimated population of roughly 4,962, according to AreaSearch analysis combining regional ABS updates with post-Census validated address counts. Compared to the 4,820 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 142 people (2.9%). This estimate builds on AreaSearch's evaluation of the ABS June 2025 ERP release (which indicated 4,947 residents) alongside 36 validated new addresses added since Census night. Population density stands at 1,654 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Warranwood trailed the broader SA4 region (3.9%) by just 1.0 percentage points, showing solid underlying momentum. Overseas migration served as the core driver of growth, accounting for approximately 65.0% of recent population gains. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets (using 2022 as a base), supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures weighted and aggregated down to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are projected forward across all regions from 2032 to 2041. Overall demographic projections point to growth tracking marginally below the national median; aggregated SA2 modeling anticipates the suburb of Warranwood will add 267 persons by 2041, representing a 5.1% cumulative increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
95 new dwellings have been approved in Warranwood over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Warranwood averages approximately 19 residential development approvals annually, amounting to roughly 95 new homes across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 10 approvals have been documented. In the context of a declining local population, residential supply has kept pace with demand to maintain a well-balanced market offering solid selection for buyers. With an average construction value of $662,000 per dwelling, developers are clearly concentrating on the higher-end, premium housing tier. Commercial approvals for the current financial year stand at $789,000, underscoring the locality's primarily residential character.
Per-capita building activity in Warranwood aligns closely with Greater Melbourne, helping sustain balanced market conditions in step with the broader metropolitan area. Approved construction is composed of 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% medium-to-high-density dwellings, reinforcing the traditional suburban layout while appealing to buyers in search of spacious detached properties. This breakdown deviates noticeably from the current housing stock (98.0% houses), pointing to constrained greenfield land while accommodating shifting lifestyle choices and affordability considerations. An established urban footprint is further evidenced by a ratio of roughly 448 people per dwelling approval. Forecasts project Warranwood to add 252 residents through to 2041, measured against the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Existing rates of residential construction appear well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, supporting favorable buyer dynamics and potentially laying the groundwork for population gains beyond current baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Warranwood
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Warranwood. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.95 billion. 11 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Infrastructure upgrades, planning frameworks, and major capital initiatives are critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 key projects positioned to influence the area. Leading undertakings encompass the Maroondah Planning Scheme, Revitalisation works at Jumping Creek, Warranwood, the Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project, and the 170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development, with the subsequent list detailing the most pertinent items.
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Revitalisation works at Jumping Creek, Warranwood
Revitalisation works are planned for Jumping Creek. The section of Jumping Creek from Berrywood Walk to Kelly Court has been identified for improvement works including various access upgrades, water quality and revegetation works along the length of the reserve. Initial investigative works are underway, involving weed management and access clearing for a Cultural Heritage Management Plan. Concept designs for proposed works are anticipated to be available for community consultation following these investigations.
Maroondah Planning Scheme
The Maroondah Planning Scheme sets out policies and requirements for the use, development and protection of land within the Maroondah City Council area. It is a comprehensive document that includes objectives of planning in Victoria, purposes of the planning scheme, a Planning Policy Framework, a Local Planning Policy Framework (including the Municipal Strategic Statement), zone and overlay provisions, particular provisions, operational provisions, and incorporated documents.
Manor Place Estate
Boutique luxury townhouse estate featuring 13 architect-designed homes with commanding exteriors including Melbourne Black Rock Bricks, Merbau entry steps and courtyard decking. Premium finishes include Belgium timber flooring, Ambassador Stone benchtops, Nero tapware, contemporary freestanding baths, and LG reverse cycle ducted heating and cooling. Located 200 meters from Ringwood North with construction commenced July 2025.
Croydon Community Wellbeing Precinct
A staged redevelopment of the Civic Square precinct in central Croydon delivering a major community wellbeing destination. The project consists of two new hubs alongside upgraded open space. The Cultural Hub, on the corner of Mt Dandenong Road and Civic Square, will house a new Croydon Library, a 160-seat black box theatre and performance space, multipurpose rooms, a Council customer service centre, cafe and meeting spaces, and will retain the heritage facades of EV's Youth Centre and the Cottage.The Multipurpose Hub will replace Keystone Hall and back onto new bowling greens, providing a permanent home for Croydon Bowls Club, Croydon RSL and other sporting groups. Stage 1 (Hub B - the multigenerational community hub in the former Civic Offices) was completed in mid 2023. The planning permit for the new hubs was approved on 2 June 2025, Keystone Hall was demolished in October 2025, and as of February 2026 ground works are in progress on the Cultural Hub with the main Multipurpose Hub works scheduled to begin in mid 2026. The Cultural Hub is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating with solar power, rainwater harvesting and low-carbon materials. The Australian Government has contributed funding toward the precinct.
165 Wonga Road Development Site
Expansive 3,012 sqm* General Residential Zone (GRZ) development site adjoining Quambee Reserve, offered for sale via Expressions of Interest. The site is suitable for flexible development outcomes including residential (townhouses), childcare, or medical uses (STCA). Existing improvements include a 14-bedroom dwelling suitable for specialist disability accommodation (NDIS) or community care accommodation. The property has a history of use as a supported residential service.
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment)
A complete rebuild and expansion of the existing Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood East, delivering the renamed Queen Elizabeth II Hospital via the Victorian Health Building Authority. The redevelopment includes two six-storey inpatient towers with over 200 extra beds, an expanded emergency department, a dedicated children's emergency department, and a new mental health hub. While currently remaining in the planning phase, preliminary funding and design work are continuing towards a future completion target.
170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development
Corner freehold retail investment on a 1,423 sqm* Commercial 1-zoned site at the Ringwood North Activity Centre, comprising four ground-floor retail shops totalling approximately 584 sqm* with 72m* of frontage to Warrandyte Road and Dickson Crescent. The property is fully leased and carries approved permits for further development, including first-floor offices above the car park, that allow construction to proceed while existing tenants continue trading. The site was taken to public auction on 23 October 2025 by Fitzroys and Stonebridge Property Group on behalf of a private syndicate, with the Commercial 1 zoning supporting future retail, office, residential, or community use.(*Approximate)
Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project
A Maroondah Council initiative to develop a shared strategic plan (Place Opportunities Report) for a more liveable, vibrant, and inclusive neighbourhood activity centre in Ringwood North, one of two first focus areas for the project alongside Croydon South. The plan will guide priorities in placemaking, transport, housing, environment and public spaces within the centre's 800m walkable catchment. Community consultation (survey and workshop) closed in April 2025 and feedback is currently under review by Council, with outcomes to inform a Place Opportunities Report and future investment priorities.The project is funded by the Victorian Planning Authority through its Streamlining for Growth Fund 2022/23.
2,932 residents of Warranwood are employed, from a labour force of 3,000. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 74.3%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 3,654, about 74% 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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Warranwood boasts a highly skilled labor pool where essential services are well represented, an unemployment rate of 2.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,932 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 38.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Resident employment is primarily clustered in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The education & training sector is especially prominent, engaging workers at 1.4 times the regional norm. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for merely 2.9% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. Census comparisons between resident workers and local workplace counts highlight that the suburb is predominantly residential with limited on-site employment capacity. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, compiled from larger statistical regions, indicates that over the past twelve months employment rose by 1.7% while the labour force also grew by 1.7%, leaving unemployment virtually unchanged. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.3%, and an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Warranwood. These projections, which span five and ten year periods, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate future growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Warranwood's current employment composition, local employment is expected to grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years. It is important to note that this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Warranwood is $2,852 a week (about $148,000 a year), with median personal income at $954 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,444 a year against an average of $72,687. 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 taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that local earnings in the suburb of Warranwood sit above national norms, with a median of $57,444 and an average of $72,687, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $62,970 for median income and $79,679 for average income. The 2021 Census placed household earnings in the upper echelon at the 95th percentile ($2,852 weekly).
Individual earnings data shows 30.1% of the cohort (1,493 individuals) earning $4000+ per week, contrasting with the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is most common at 32.8%. With 47.5% of earners exceeding $3,000 per week, local spending capacity is substantial. Residents keep 89.4% of their earnings once housing overheads are met, reflecting strong financial resilience and placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Warranwood had 1,531 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $423 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 14.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the dwelling structures in Warranwood were made up of 98.4% houses and 1.6% other dwellings, which included semi-detached units, apartments, and other types of housing. This breakdown contrasts with the Melbourne metro area, where houses accounted for 67.9% and other dwellings made up 32.1%. Home ownership rates in Warranwood were notably higher than those in the Melbourne metro, standing at 38.2%, while the remaining dwellings were either mortgaged at 52.6% or rented at 9.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warranwood exceeded the Melbourne metro average, reaching $2,167, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $423, compared to Melbourne metro's figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a national scale, Warranwood's mortgage repayments are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Warranwood counted 1,531 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 53% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 87.9%, comprising couples with children (52.7%), couples without children (24.8%), and single parent arrangements (9.7%). The remaining 12.1% consists of non-family households, including single-person dwellings at 10.8% and group accommodations at 0.8%. With an average of 3.1 people per home, household sizes in the suburb exceed the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.3% of adults in Warranwood hold a university qualification, including 22.7% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 19.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 861 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,096 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment among Warranwood residents aged 15+ is above the national standard, with 34.3% holding a university degree compared to 30.4% across Australia. Bachelor degree holders constitute the largest cohort at 22.7%, accompanied by postgraduate award recipients (7.2%) and graduate diploma holders (4.4%). Technical and trade qualifications are also broadly represented, with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into certificates (19.3%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). Participation in formal study is substantial across the community, with 32.6% of residents actively enrolled. This student population includes 11.0% attending secondary school, 10.2% in primary education, and 6.3% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Warranwood reaches 24 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.1 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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Warranwood contains 24 operating public transport stops across its local bus network. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which generate a combined total of 1,214 passenger trips each week. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 310 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward commuting is standard and private vehicles dominate modal share at 94%. Households own an average of 2.1 vehicles, higher than the regional benchmark. Additionally, 38.7% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 173 daily trips across the entire network, translating to roughly 50 weekly services per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.5% of residents in Warranwood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease data indicate exceptional health measures throughout Warranwood, highlighted by low rates of common health conditions across every demographic cohort. In addition, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 56% of the population (~2,755 people). Among recorded conditions, asthma (8.2%) and mental health concerns (7.5%) represent the most prevalent diagnoses, while 72.5% of local residents reported no chronic medical ailments, closely mirroring the Greater Melbourne rate of 72.6%. Favorable health metrics are particularly pronounced among residents under 65. The proportion of seniors aged 65 and over sits at 16.4% (813 people), slightly above the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%, with older residents maintaining robust health outcomes that align with broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Warranwood is largely Australian-born, at 82.0% of residents, with 10.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.0%) and Australian (26.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Warranwood broadly parallels the regional profile, with Australian-born residents accounting for 82.0% of the community, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 89.4% speaking exclusively English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 52.0% of residents. The most noticeable variation appears in the Jewish community, which comprises 0.1% of the local population versus 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Warranwood are English (27.0%, compared to the regional figure of 20.1%), Australian (26.1%, above the 18.4% regional average), and Scottish (8.2%).
Further distinct demographic variations include a higher proportion of Dutch ancestry at 3.0% (against 1.2% regionally), while Macedonian and Sri Lankan backgrounds both stand at 0.6% (compared to 0.7% and 0.8% across the broader region, respectively).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warranwood is 41. 22.9% 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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Warranwood functions as a mature, established residential community. Estimates from AreaSearch for August 2026 indicate that mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 account for 30.4% of the population, compared to 22.3% in Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 44 age cohort represents 18.7% locally versus 32.1% regionally. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 41, matching the 2021 Census baseline and remaining 4 years above Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37. Since the Census, the share of seniors aged 65+ has increased from 12.9% to an estimated 16.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, older age groups are projected to see the strongest growth, expanding by 240 residents (30%) to reach 1,054, while cohorts of younger adults and children are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Warranwood
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 36 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,820 at the 2021 Census → 4,962 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 (SAL22704). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.