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Warranwood has an estimated 4,959 residents, up from 4,820 at the 2021 Census — a change of 139 people, or 2.9%. That puts 1,653 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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In Warranwood, the local population is estimated to have reached approximately 4,959 by May 2026, a figure calculated from AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses. This represents an addition of 139 residents, or 2.9%, since the 2021 Census, which documented 4,820 individuals. This update is derived from an estimated resident count of 4,946 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP data release, supplemented by 35 new validated addresses confirmed since the Census. Based on these figures, the suburb has a density of 1,653 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density across areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
This 2.9% post-census growth rate trails the SA4 region's rate of 3.8% by 0.9 percentage points, indicating competitive local growth dynamics. The expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 65.0% of the overall population increase in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 area, with gaps filled via VIC State Government projections from 2023 adjusted using a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 level. These age-specific growth rates are applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is anticipated to sit slightly under the median for Australian statistical areas, with projections indicating an increase of 272 individuals by 2041, representing a total rise of 5.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Warranwood over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 3.2 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS allocated to local statistical boundaries, the area has averaged approximately 15 new home approvals annually, resulting in an estimated 79 properties over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 10 approvals have been documented. Since the population has contracted in recent times, the volume of housing remains sufficient to satisfy local demand, maintaining a balanced market with options for buyers, while newly approved builds carry an average estimated cost of $556,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $789,000 this financial year, pointing to a market that is overwhelmingly residential. Warranwood generates approximately 75% of the per-capita construction activity observed across Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 50th percentile of all locations evaluated nationally. This volume of building is also below the countrywide average, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Residential development is comprised of 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% attached dwellings, preserving the suburban style with a focus on family houses for those wanting space. This indicates a shift away from historical patterns, where houses make up 98.0% of the stock, suggesting that available vacant land is decreasing and developers are adjusting to changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals is approximately 329 people per approval, pointing to a low-density residential market. According to projections based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, the population is set to rise by 259 individuals by 2041. Given the current pace of building, housing availability should comfortably satisfy this demand, which supports favorable conditions for buyers and could help support growth above the projected rate.
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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Local infrastructure updates, planning schemes, and major projects are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to influence this location. Significant initiatives include the Maroondah Planning Scheme, Jumping Creek revitalisation works in Warranwood, the Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project, and the 170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development, with the details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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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.
2,928 residents of Warranwood are employed, from a labour force of 2,995. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 73.8%. 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 3,653, 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.7% over the last year. As of March 2026, there are 2,928 working residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.5% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the labour force sits at 73.8%, compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. According to Census records, a high proportion of residents, at 38.7%, worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
Local employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The community displays a strong specialization in education & training, where the share of employment is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 2.9% of workers, which is below the Greater Melbourne level of 5.2%. Due to its heavily residential nature, the area provides few local jobs, as highlighted by comparing the census working population to the resident population. According to SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment rise by 1.7% and the labour force expand by 1.7%, which kept the unemployment rate stable. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context for potential future trends in the area. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation that does not account for local population changes.
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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According to aggregated ATO data from financial year 2023, personal income levels in the area exceed the national average. The median income among taxpayers is $57,444, and the average is $72,687, which compares to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting these for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 results in estimated figures of $62,970 for the median and $79,679 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows household incomes are in the 95th percentile, sitting at $2,852 per week. Looking at the income distribution, 30.1% of the population, or 1,492 residents, earn in the $4000+ bracket, whereas the regional profile is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 32.8%.
The large proportion of high earners, with 47.5% above $3,000 per week, indicates strong financial capacity. Residents retain 89.4% of their income after meeting housing costs, showing strong purchasing power, and the area is positioned in the 9th decile of the SEIFA 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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix consisted of 98.4% detached houses and 1.6% other dwelling types, including semi-detached houses and apartments, compared to the Melbourne metro split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates are much higher than the metropolitan average, with 38.2% owning outright, 52.6% paying off a mortgage, and 9.3% renting. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, above the Melbourne metro average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $423, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.9%, comprising couples with children at 52.7%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parents at 9.7%. Non-family households account for 12.1%, which is made up of lone-person households at 10.8% and group households at 0.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average 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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In Warranwood, the proportion of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees is 34.3%, slightly higher than the national average of 30.4%, pointing to a well-educated community. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.7%, with postgraduate qualifications at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational skills are also prominent, with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 19.3%. Enrolment in education is high, with 32.6% of residents currently studying. This includes 11.0% in secondary schools, 10.2% in primary schools, and 6.3% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Warranwood reaches 24 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 510 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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Public transport services in the area include 24 active stops serviced by a mix of buses. These stops accommodate 2 routes, providing a total of 509 weekly trips. Transit access is good, with the average distance to a stop being 310 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute outside the area, and cars are the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Vehicle ownership sits at 2.1 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 38.7%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Services average 72 trips per day across the network, which translates to approximately 21 weekly trips at each individual 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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Health indicators in the area show exceptional outcomes based on mortality and chronic disease prevalence, with low rates of common illnesses across all cohorts, and private health insurance cover is high, held by approximately 56% of the population, which represents ~2,754 individuals. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 8.2% and 7.5% of residents. However, 72.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for residents under 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.6% of the population, or 823 people, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%.
Health outcomes for these older residents are strong, with national rankings in line with the broader local population.
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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The local population reflects regional averages for cultural diversity, with 82.0% of residents born in Australia, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 89.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 52.0% of the population. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.1% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. The top ancestries reported are English at 27.0%, which is above the metropolitan average of 20.1%, Australian at 26.1%, which is above the metropolitan average of 18.4%, and Scottish at 8.2%. Other notable backgrounds include Dutch at 3.0% of the population, compared to 1.2% regionally, Macedonian at 0.6%, compared to 0.7%, and Sri Lankan at 0.6%, compared to 0.8%.
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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The median age of 41 years is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is over-represented locally at 15.2%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented at 6.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 group has increased from 8.5% to 10.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 3.7% to 5.2%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 17.1% to 15.3%, and the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 8.0% to 6.7%.
Modeling suggests the age distribution will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow the most at 16%, adding 119 residents to total 878. The aging trend is set to continue, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 65% of the projected growth, while declines are expected in the 55 to 64 and 0 to 4 brackets.
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 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 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 — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,820 at the 2021 Census → 4,959 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 (SAL22704). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.