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Wendouree has an estimated 10,174 residents, down from 10,376 at the 2021 Census — a change of 202 people, or 1.9%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 1,070 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 ABS demographic updates and address verifications conducted by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Wendouree has an estimated population of 10,174 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 202 residents (1.9%) from the 2021 Census count of 10,376 people. The figure is derived from an estimated resident population of 10,169 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 76 new validated addresses added after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,069 persons per square kilometer, a level that matches typical benchmarks recorded in AreaSearch assessments.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of growth, accounting for approximately 75.0% of all population increases during recent timeframes. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) have been adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, adjusted by allocating growth from LGA to SA2 levels using weighted aggregation. The age group growth rates derived from these models are also applied to the years 2032 through 2041. Looking forward, projections indicate substantial population expansion that ranks in the top nationwide quartile for regional areas, with the suburb of Wendouree anticipated to grow by 2,690 residents by 2041, representing a 26.4% total increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
145 new dwellings have been approved in Wendouree over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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 by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Wendouree has recorded an average of roughly 29 new home approvals per year. This compiles to an estimated 145 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 5 approvals during FY-26 to date. Because the population has decreased recently, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, leading to a balanced market environment with options for purchasers, while newly constructed residences average a value of $385,000—a figure exceeding regional benchmarks and pointing to higher-end builds.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $71.4 million have been registered during this financial year, demonstrating active non-residential building trends. In comparison to the Rest of Vic. region, construction activity in the suburb of Wendouree is significantly constrained, tracking at 77.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited addition of new stock tends to bolster demand and values for existing properties. This volume is also lower than the national benchmark, suggesting a mature local market and potential limits on development. New housing approvals are split between standalone houses at 78.0% and semi-detached options or apartments at 22.0%, preserving the classic low-density suburban aesthetic centered on spacious family living. A ratio of approximately 1076 residents per single housing approval indicates a highly established property market. Projections indicate that the suburb of Wendouree is on track to add 2,685 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the pace of home construction does not accelerate, housing supply could fall short of this demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving up property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wendouree
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wendouree, worth an estimated $221 million. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.28 billion. 8 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Changes in infrastructure, major projects, and local planning frameworks are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Key developments include the Learmonth Road Retail Hub, the Wendouree Library and Learning Centre, upgrades to the Ballarat Major Events Precinct, and the Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework, with details on the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades
The Ballarat Major Events Precinct project involves a major redevelopment of Mars Stadium and the surrounding Eureka Sports Precinct in Wendouree. Delivered by Development Victoria in partnership with the City of Ballarat and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the project includes 5,000 new permanent seats at Mars Stadium (increasing total capacity to 10,000) and a new Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre on the former showgrounds site with a synthetic track, pavilion, and light towers. It also features accessibility improvements, water-sensitive urban design, and extensive landscaping.The design highlights a structural timber roof and Wadawurrung-inspired brickwork patterning. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in late 2026.
Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework
The City of Ballarat is preparing a new Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for the Wendouree Station precinct as part of its Urban Renewal Program, initiated in 2024. The plan will guide land use, built form, housing development, employment retention and growth, transport integration, contamination management, and environmental and heritage outcomes around Wendouree train station. It supersedes the 2019 Wendouree Station Masterplan and will provide the strategic justification required to amend the Ballarat Planning Scheme.Community engagement is planned in two stages, commencing late 2025, including a Discussion Paper followed by a Draft Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for public comment.
Wendouree Library and Learning Centre
A proposed 2,700 sqm double-storey library and learning centre at Weeramar Park that will replace the existing Wendouree Library at Stockland Wendouree. The facility will include a modern library, City of Ballarat customer service point, Visitor Information Centre services, Parent Place, maker space, study and activity areas, relaxation spaces, cafe and free WiFi. Haskell Architects, with Porter Architects, is completing the detailed design following appointment in June 2025. Community engagement on the detailed design has been undertaken and the project remains a Tier 1 advocacy priority while the City of Ballarat seeks State and Federal Government funding for construction.
Learmonth Road Retail Hub
A large-format retail destination in Wendouree spanning approximately 29,450 square metres, completed in early 2026. Designed for homemaker and lifestyle brands, the centre features over 360 on-site car parks and tenancies ranging from 1,000 to 2,700 square metres. Tenants include Amart Furniture, Forty Winks, Pillow Talk, Nick Scali, Eureka Furniture, Suave, Adriatic Furniture, and discount retailer Choice. The site occupies a strategic golden mile location on Learmonth Road with high visibility and approximately 20,000 daily passing vehicles.
Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre Expansion
A $37 million redevelopment and expansion of Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre, adding 6,700m2 of new retail space including an expanded Woolworths, 22 specialty stores, new food court, two new entrances, and 50 additional parking spaces. The project included sustainability features with rooftop solar installation and inclusive playgrounds.
Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment
The $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment is in its third and final stage, building a new seven-level hospital tower delivered by Built in partnership with the Victorian Health Building Authority and Grampians Health. The tower will include a new main entrance off Sturt Street, a new emergency department with an integrated mental health, alcohol and other drugs hub, a women and children's hub, a state-of-the-art operating theatre suite, an expanded critical care floor, a new helipad, and around 100 extra inpatient and short stay beds.As of late 2025, structural works on the new tower are well advanced, with vertical concrete pours progressing and four tower cranes operating on site. Earlier stages have already delivered a six-storey central energy plant and support services building on Drummond Street, and an expanded multi-deck carpark adding 400 spaces. Once complete, the upgraded hospital will treat at least 18,000 more emergency patients and 14,500 additional inpatients per year, supporting around 4,000 extra surgeries annually. The project is on track for completion in 2027.
Project Windows and Doors Factory (Wendouree)
State of the art factory in Wendouree bringing JG King Homes and Project Windows and Doors operations under one roof. Solar powered automated production line makes double glazed, energy efficient uPVC windows and doors to support 7 star home builds, creating local jobs and boosting advanced manufacturing in Ballarat.
Ballarat Private Hospital
A purpose-built three-storey private hospital development designed to serve the growing Ballarat West corridor. The facility features 24 inpatient beds and six state-of-the-art operating theatres on the upper levels, focused on lower-acuity surgical services. The ground floor acts as a multi-disciplinary medical hub, incorporating radiology, pathology, allied health suites, a pharmacy, and a cafe to support patients and the local community.
4,021 residents of Wendouree are employed, from a labour force of 4,446. Unemployment sits at 9.5%, with participation at 51.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 Wendouree has a workforce comprised of both blue-collar and white-collar workers, with a strong presence in public and essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.5% based on aggregated statistical data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,021, while the unemployment rate was 5.9% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, suggesting opportunities for job growth. Additionally, labor force participation is low at 51.6% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic. Census data shows that a minor 9.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are retail trade, manufacturing, and healthcare & social assistance. The suburb of Wendouree displays a high concentration of manufacturing workers, tracking at 1.4 times the regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.3% of local employment, compared to the regional representation of 7.5%. The heavily residential character of the suburb of Wendouree means local employment opportunities are somewhat restricted, as seen when comparing the local working population to the resident count from the Census. Based on AreaSearch processing of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader areas, the labor force shrank by 0.8% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 2.9%, leading to a 1.9 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where employment decreased by 0.1%, the labor force dropped by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future labor demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates differ by industry. Extrapolating these industry trends to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Wendouree could rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a weighted model that does not adjust for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wendouree is $990 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $571 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,873 a year against an average of $51,911. 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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Based on the most recent ATO postcode data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Wendouree recorded a median income of $41,873 and an average income of $51,911. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of approximately $45,901 and an average of $56,905 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Wendouree rank between the 3rd and 8th percentiles nationwide.
The largest segment of taxpayers, accounting for 31.5% of residents (3,204 people), falls into the $400 - 799 weekly range, whereas the wider region has its largest group (30.3%) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category. With 40.2% of residents earning less than $800 weekly, local households face budget limitations that restrict local commerce. Affordability metrics show substantial mortgage and rent stress, with only 83.1% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wendouree had 4,470 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 5% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,166 a month. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. 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 last Census, residential properties in the suburb of Wendouree consisted of 79.9% detached houses and 20.1% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, units, and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Wendouree tracked below the regional average at 34.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (21.2%) or renting (44.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,166, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent was $250 compared to the regional median of $285.
In comparison to national averages, local monthly mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wendouree counted 4,470 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 56.8%, which is broken down into couples with children at 15.4%, couples without children at 23.3%, and single parent households at 16.5%. The remaining 43.2% are non-family households, with single person dwellings making up 39.7% and group housing accounting for 3.5%. The average household occupancy stands at 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.2% of adults in Wendouree hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,241 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 960 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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The suburb of Wendouree shows lower levels of higher education attainment, with university graduation rates at 14.2% compared to the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted education programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 37.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 28.9%. A high proportion of residents are active students, with 28.1% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This student population includes 9.5% in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wendouree reaches 91 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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An analysis of public transport networks shows that the suburb of Wendouree is serviced by 91 transit stops, which include train services. These facilities are linked by 8 separate routes that generate 1,653 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as excellent, with homes located an average of 193 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb of Wendouree is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary commute mode for 92% of residents. Average vehicle ownership is 1.0 per household, which sits below the regional average.
Census data from 2021 shows that a relatively low 9.7% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions. Transit services average 236 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 18 weekly services for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
53.6% of residents in Wendouree report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 10.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 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 assessments in the suburb of Wendouree reveal significant issues based on mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, impacting both younger and older residents. The proportion of the population with private health insurance is low at roughly 47% (~4,826 people). This tracks below the Regional Vic. average of 50.5% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions reported among residents are mental health difficulties and arthritis, which affect 13.1% and 11.2% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 53.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age segment experiences notable health issues with higher rates of long-term conditions. Residents aged 65 and older make up 23.3% of the community (2,370 people), with senior health indicators generally matching broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wendouree is largely Australian-born, at 90.1% of residents, with 5.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.1%) and English (31.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Wendouree displays lower cultural and linguistic diversity than average, with citizens making up 89.9% of the population, 90.1% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.3% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, matching the 0.1% recorded across Regional Vic. The most common self-reported ancestries in the suburb of Wendouree are Australian at 32.1%, English at 31.8%, and Irish at 9.2%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Dutch ancestry overrepresented at 1.9% of the population (compared to 1.7% regionally), Scottish at 8.6% (compared to 8.8% regionally), and Filipino at 1.3% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wendouree is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in the suburb of Wendouree is 41 years, which is slightly lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 years but higher than the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 16.3% compared to the regional average, while children aged 5 - 14 are less common at 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 demographic has increased its share from 14.1% to 16.3%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 10.7% to 9.4%, and the 45 to 54 group has declined from 11.2% to 10.0%.
Long-term modeling suggests the age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group projected to grow by 61%, adding 1,010 residents to reach 2,669, while the 55 to 64 group is expected to experience minimal growth of 5% (62 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wendouree
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 76 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,376 at the 2021 Census → 10,174 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 (SAL22745). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.