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West Footscray has an estimated 12,972 residents, up from 11,729 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,243 people, or 10.6%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 125 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 3,459 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and post-Census address validations, the suburb of West Footscray has an estimated count of 12,972 residents as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,243 people (10.6%) compared to the 11,729 people counted in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon the resident tally of 12,829 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 125 validated new addresses added following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 3,459 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of West Footscray in the upper quartile nationally across AreaSearch benchmarks.
The 10.6% pace of expansion outstripped both the broader state outcome (9.5%) and national trends since the 2021 census, establishing the suburb of West Footscray as a regional growth leader. Inbound overseas migration was the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 72.0% of total local population additions over recent timeframes. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are incorporated for each SA2 district, supplemented by VIC State Government LGA projections from 2023 via weighted growth aggregation where required, with age cohort trajectories applied from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling positions the suburb of West Footscray in the top quartile of AreaSearch statistical areas, forecasting an increase of 3,227 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing overall growth of 23.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
257 new dwellings have been approved in West Footscray over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 25% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, 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 residential permits in West Footscray average roughly 51 annually, totaling an estimated 257 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 21 recorded to date in FY-25. Over this same 5 financial years span (between FY-21 and FY-25), net additions tracked at 2.2 people per year for each newly built home, pointing to solid underlying demand. Construction costs for new residences average $552,000, moderately higher than the regional benchmark to indicate an emphasis on premium residential stock.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $50.7 million in the current financial year, demonstrating considerable business investment. Per capita residential development in West Footscray is considerably subdued compared to Greater Melbourne, trailing the regional average by 67.0%. These supply constraints typically bolster buyer interest and price resilience for existing properties. Construction volumes also sit below the national benchmark, reflecting an established urban landscape and potential planning caps. Medium and high-density formats make up 75.0% of new residential approvals, while detached houses account for 25.0%. This pivot toward density offers entry points for downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors, contrasting with the current residential stock (where separate houses represent 59.0%) and underscoring both site scarcity and changing buyer requirements. The ratio of approvals stands at approximately 583 people per dwelling approval, highlighting a mature market. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, West Footscray is projected to gain 3,084 residents by 2041. If construction remains at subdued rates, new dwelling creation may fail to keep pace with incoming residents, potentially heightening competition for homes and placing upward pressure on values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around West Footscray
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Footscray, worth an estimated $1.15 billion. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $61.9 billion. 34 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Strategic infrastructure and local development projects play a major role in shaping future neighborhood trends. AreaSearch has highlighted 26 key initiatives in the area, headlined by the West Footscray Community Facilities Plan, Barkly Village, Perri Melbourne Data Centre (WEFO Woolstores), and the 590-596 Barkly Street Development.
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West Footscray Community Facilities Plan
Council is delivering the Shorten and Barrett Reserves Master Plan under the West Footscray Community Facilities Plan, including a new RecWest leisure centre (two indoor courts), an expanded and reconstructed Shorten Reserve oval with ground remediation, a cycleable public plaza via partial Market Street closure, new cricket nets, a refreshed playground and landscaping. The Victorian Government has committed $10m alongside Council funding. Demolition and ground works commenced in September 2025 with completion targeted for December 2027.
Perri Melbourne Data Centre (WEFO Woolstores)
Adaptive reuse and new development of a 4-storey data centre adjacent to the historic Goldsbrough Mort and Co Woolstore building at the WEFO Woolstores precinct. Planning Permit PA2403320 was approved by the Minister for Planning via the Development Facilitation Program with subsequent permit amendments in late 2025. Designed by Greenbox Architecture for Perri Projects, the project includes multi-level data halls, substations, and associated infrastructure.
590-596 Barkly Street Development
Five-storey mixed-use development with ground floor retail, 56 apartments designed for owner-occupiers, basement parking, sustainable features including solar PV system, rainwater tank, green roof, and community spaces in West Footscray's retail precinct.
Barkly Village
A two-storey mixed-use neighbourhood retail centre comprising 7,063 square metres of floor space, including a 3,606 square metre Woolworths supermarket, BWS bottle shop, 8 specialty retail tenancies, 110-place childcare centre, medical centre, gymnasium, and office space, with two-level basement parking for 278 cars. The development replaces the former 501 Receptions venue on Barkly Street. VCAT overturned Maribyrnong Council's refusal and directed the council to issue a planning permit on 6 May 2025.
Braybrook Activity Centre (Tottenham Station)
The Braybrook Activity Centre is a significant urban renewal initiative focused on the Tottenham Station precinct. Part of the Victorian Government's expanded Activity Centres Program, the plan was officially finalised and implemented in March 2026. It facilitates the delivery of approximately 10,000 new dwellings by 2051 through updated planning controls that allow for building heights up to 12 storeys in the core area near the station. The project is integrated with the Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1, which includes a total rebuild of Tottenham Station starting in 2027 to improve accessibility and connection to the Sunbury Line and Metro Tunnel.
Bradmill Yarraville
Bradmill Yarraville is a $1.5 billion urban renewal project by Frasers Property Australia and Irongate Group transforming a historic 26-hectare former denim factory into a sustainable mixed-use neighborhood. The development will deliver approximately 1,500 homes alongside the Bradmill Quarter retail hub, the Arbory dining precinct, a 1.5-hectare Linear Park, and community resident amenities housed within adaptively reused heritage buildings.
West Footscray Village
A major mixed-use redevelopment of the former 501 Receptions site. The project features a 3,606sq m Woolworths supermarket, BWS bottle shop, nine specialty retail tenancies, a 110-place childcare facility, a 425sq m medical centre, commercial office space, and a gymnasium. Sustainability targets include a 4-Star Green Star rating with rainwater harvesting and solar panels. The development includes two levels of basement parking for 278 cars and upgrades to the Barkly Street and Summerhill Road intersection.
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8,205 residents of West Footscray are employed, from a labour force of 8,549. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 80.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,738, about 83% 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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West Footscray maintains a well-credentialed labor force, featuring solid representation in professional fields, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and a 1.5% annual rise in employment based on aggregated statistical data. Employed local residents totaled 8,205 as of March 2026, with local unemployment sitting 0.7% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Furthermore, the local participation rate reached 80.1%, notably above the 70.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Census records indicated that 42.7% of workers operated from home, an outcome influenced by pandemic lockdown measures. Leading fields of resident employment include health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside professional & technical services.
A high local concentration is evident in public administration & safety, where workforce presence is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, construction represents only 7.2% of the local workforce, lagging the 9.7% share seen across Greater Melbourne. The area is predominantly residential, providing fewer jobs locally relative to its resident worker base according to Census counts. According to an analysis conducted by AreaSearch using data from the SALM and ABS, aggregated from larger statistical regions, employment rose by 1.5% and the labour force expanded by 1.9% over the 12 months leading up to March 2026, which led to an increase in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1% and a labour force increase of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. The national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in West Footscray. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been aligned with the local employment profile to project growth trends. Although the national economy 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 projections are applied to the employment composition of West Footscray, the area is expected to see employment growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years. This calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Footscray is $1,989 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,003 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,588 a year against an average of $71,176. 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 postcode figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $59,588 and an average of $71,176 in the suburb of West Footscray. This median exceeds the national norm and outperforms Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688, though the metropolitan average is higher at $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, local income estimates reach roughly $65,320 (median) and $78,023 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels in the 2021 Census, earnings clustered around the 71st percentile nationally.
The single largest income group comprises 31.8% of residents (4,125 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 32.8% observed across Greater Melbourne. Housing commitments account for 16.3% of income, while net disposable earnings sit at the 64th percentile and the area achieves an income ranking in the 7th decile of SEIFA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Footscray had 4,597 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 22% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $351 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,129 a month. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that freestanding houses make up 59.0% of residential structures in West Footscray, while other dwellings (including townhouses and apartments) represent 41.0%, compared with 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwelling formats across Melbourne metro. Outright homeownership stands at 22.2%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties comprise 36.2% and rental homes account for 41.7%. Typical monthly mortgage costs locally are $2,129 compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while weekly median rents are $351 versus $390 regionally. Against national averages, West Footscray's mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas local rents remain beneath the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Footscray counted 4,597 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,084 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 63.0% of local households, encompassing couples with children at 28.0%, couples without children at 24.3%, and single parent households at 9.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.0%, consisting of 28.9% lone person households and 8.1% group households. The typical household size is 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.6 person average recorded for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.4% of adults in West Footscray hold a university qualification, including 28.2% with a bachelor degree and 13.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 13.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 880 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 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 in West Footscray is well above wider regional standards, with 46.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.0% in the wider SA4 region. This profile positions the community effectively for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degree holders account for 28.2%, postgraduate alumni make up 13.5%, and graduate diplomas represent 4.7%. Vocational education comprises 23.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 13.2%. Student enrollment levels are substantial, with 30.8% of the local population engaged in study.
This includes 9.4% enrolled in primary education, 7.6% attending tertiary institutions, and 5.4% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Footscray reaches 56 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 5,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 transit infrastructure in West Footscray comprises 56 active stops focused on bus services across 10 distinct routes, facilitating 5,270 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is high, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 157 meters. Private motor vehicles are the primary commuting choice at 69%, while trains carry 15% and buses account for 6%. Household car ownership averages 0.9 vehicles per residence, below regional levels. Additionally, 42.7% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a metric subject to pandemic conditions. Transit services provide an average of 752 daily trips across the local network, translating to roughly 94 trips per stop each week.
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71.6% of residents in West Footscray report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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General health metrics for West Footscray residents align closely with national standards according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical diagnoses across demographic cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is prominent, held by approximately 55% of the community (~7,128 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported health challenges, affecting 8.5% and 10.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age health outcomes remain typical, while older residents aged 65 and over constitute 10.5% of the local population (1,362 people), sitting beneath the 15.1% share recorded for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.4% of West Footscray residents were born overseas and 34.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.6%) and Australian (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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West Footscray exhibits substantial multicultural character, with 35.4% of inhabitants born abroad and 34.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most widely followed faith, encompassing 33.8% of residents. A notable concentration is observed among followers of Buddhism, who make up 6.4% of the local populace compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental heritage, English ancestry leads at 19.6%, followed by Australian at 18.6%, and Other backgrounds at 12.6%. The suburb also exhibits distinct concentrations of specific ancestral origins compared to regional norms: Vietnamese background accounts for 6.1% (against 1.9% regionally), Croatian background comprises 1.2% (versus 0.7%), and Macedonian background represents 0.9% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Footscray is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 31.8% 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 demographic profile in West Footscray skews younger than Greater Melbourne overall. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 41.0% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 32.1% regionally, whereas seniors aged 65+ make up 10.5% against a metropolitan figure of 15.1%. The estimated median age is 35 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 2 years younger than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at that time. The 0 - 24 youth age band expanded from 26.1% to an estimated 28.0% following the Census. By 2041, the 45 - 64 cohort is expected to see the largest absolute expansion, increasing by 1,188 (44%) to 3,899 residents, while the 65+ age group will register the fastest percentage rise, growing 50% to 2,039 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Footscray
9 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 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 125 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,729 at the 2021 Census → 12,972 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 (SAL22756). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.