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West Melbourne has an estimated 10,303 residents, up from 8,025 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,278 people, or 28.4%. Growth has averaged 4.8% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 108 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 1,595 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 evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with 108 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date, the suburb of West Melbourne has reached an estimated 10,303 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 2,278 people (28.4%) from the 2021 Census baseline of 8,025 people. The calculation stems from an estimated resident population of 10,302 determined by AreaSearch via the latest ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside post-Census address additions. Density currently stands at 1,594 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb above typical nationwide benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the suburb of West Melbourne outpaced both the Victorian benchmark (9.5%) and national averages with its 28.4% post-2021 surge, establishing itself as an area of notable regional expansion. Inbound overseas migration served as the principal driver by generating roughly 82.0% of total expansion in recent times, supplemented by positive inflows from natural increase and interstate movements. Population forecasting by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level figures using 2022 as their origin year. Where SA2 data is unavailable, projections rely on the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying weighted aggregations to convert LGA growth metrics to the SA2 level. Between 2032 and 2041, cohort-specific growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied across all locations. Forward-looking models position the suburb of West Melbourne in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across Australia, forecasting an expansion of 5,363 persons by 2041 via aggregated SA2 estimations, which equates to a 52.0% overall rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
977 new dwellings have been approved in West Melbourne over the past five years, an average of 195 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 19 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 207 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 585, running ahead of 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS, compiled across statistical areas by AreaSearch, indicates that West Melbourne has averaged roughly 195 residential permits annually, accumulating to an estimated 977 residences across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 585 residential permits have been approved. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 1.8 incoming residents arrived each year per constructed dwelling, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics alongside an average residential building cost of $443,000. Additionally, commercial development permits have reached $47.0 million during this financial year, reflecting substantial local commercial investment.
Compared to the Greater Melbourne region, West Melbourne experiences building activity that is 68.0% greater on a per capita basis, which offers buyers more options. This level of activity exceeds the national average and reflects strong interest from developers. All recent construction projects involve attached dwellings. This preference for denser housing provides more accessible entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area has roughly 34 people per dwelling approval, signaling a growing market. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, future population projections indicate West Melbourne will gain 5,362 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction activity matches anticipated future needs effectively, maintaining stable conditions in the property development sector without generating heightened cost pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around West Melbourne
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 200 current infrastructure and development projects close to West Melbourne, worth an estimated $112.1 billion. 77 are already under construction and 65 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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Local infrastructure investment and planning projects play a critical role in shaping regional trajectories. Within West Melbourne, AreaSearch has cataloged 135 projects anticipated to influence the locality. Notable developments include WOBO North Melbourne, the West End Mixed-Use Precinct, Errol Street Private Hospital, and Abbotsford Street Social Housing.
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Elysium Fields
Elysium Fields is a $1.75 billion wellness-focused mixed-use precinct being developed by GURNER Group and City Harbour across a 2.7-hectare site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade in Melbourne's Docklands. The masterplan comprises approximately 1,100 build-to-sell and build-to-rent apartments across multiple towers up to 30 storeys, paired with extensive health clubs, retail, dining, and a Veriu hotel. Construction is actively underway with builders Hamilton Marino and Maxcon delivering initial residential towers.
Parkville Materials Handling Building (RMH Parkville) - Decommissioning and Demolition
Decommissioning, decanting, and demolition of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Materials Handling Building at Parkville to enable the Parkville Precinct Redevelopment. The Victorian Health Building Authority is delivering the works with Multiplex appointed as Managing Contractor, clearing the western side of the campus for a new hospital tower.
Greenline Project
The Greenline Project is a transformational 4km urban renewal initiative creating a continuous promenade along the north bank of the Yarra River (Birrarung). Connecting five precincts from Birrarung Marr to Saltwater Wharf, the first major stage at Birrarung Marr is complete while planning and detailed design advance for the central riverfront sections. Delivered by the City of Melbourne in partnership with design studios ASPECT Studios and TCL, the project integrates native habitat restoration and Indigenous cultural design.
Errol Street Private Hospital
The Errol Street Private Hospital is a $300 million private healthcare project proposed by Australian Unity at 265-281 Errol Street in North Melbourne. Approved under the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program, the planned 11-storey hospital includes 223 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 10-bed intensive care unit, and diagnostic imaging. The proponent is currently advancing pre-construction tenant procurement.
Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal
A transformative multi-stage program to modernize Australia's largest 19th-century market. The flagship southern precinct, Gurrowa Place, is a $1.7 billion mixed-use development delivered by Lendlease and Scape. It features three towers providing build-to-rent apartments, student accommodation, and affordable housing. Key elements include the 1.8-hectare Market Square public park replacing the current open-air car park, restoration of the heritage Franklin Street Stores into retail and hospitality, and a new 220-space basement car park. Heritage shed restorations and core trader facilities were largely completed by 2024, with site works for the southern towers commencing in May 2026.
Gurrowa Place - QVM Southern Precinct
Gurrowa Place is a 1.7 billion dollar mixed-use urban renewal project delivered by Lendlease in partnership with the City of Melbourne and Scape. Located in the Queen Victoria Market Southern Precinct, the development features three distinct towers: a 28-level next-generation office building, a build-to-rent tower with approximately 560 units (including affordable housing), and a dedicated student accommodation tower with 1,100 beds. The project integrates the 1.8-hectare Market Square public park, the restoration of the heritage Franklin Street Stores into a retail and dining hub, and a new underground car park for market visitors.
Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID)
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is a $650 million research, education and public health facility on Elizabeth Street in Parkville's Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, connecting to the Doherty Institute. Designed by Wardle, it will house high-containment laboratories and research teams. The University of Melbourne, Doherty Institute and Burnet Institute are foundation partners, with $400 million from the Victorian Government. Key planning approvals were achieved in mid-2025 and site demolition has started. Status as at October 2026: early works under way, with completion scheduled for 2029.
Younghusband Kensington
Melbourne's largest carbon-neutral adaptive reuse precinct, transforming a 122-year-old woolstore into a 50,000 sqm office and retail destination. Stage 1 (Station and Stock Buildings) is fully leased as of early 2026, with retail tenants ONA Coffee and Cobb Lane opening in the first half of 2026. Stage 2 and 3 continue the expansion, including a silo-inspired office building and a public plaza, targeting a 6-star Green Star rating.
7,384 residents of West Melbourne are employed, from a labour force of 7,672. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 79.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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A well-qualified talent pool defines West Melbourne, where professional services represent a major share, the jobless rate sits at a modest 3.8%, and annual employment growth reached an estimated 4.3% according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,384, while local unemployment tracks 1.0% under the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%. Furthermore, the local participation rate of 79.6% noticeably outstrips the metropolitan standard of 70.1%. At the Census, remote work was recorded among 43.6% of local workers, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of professional & technical, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance.
Concentration in professional & technical fields is especially prominent, exceeding the broader regional rate by a multiple of 1.9. In contrast, the construction sector accounts for only 4.5% of resident employment, well below the 9.7% observed regionally. A workforce balance of 0.7 jobs per resident at the Census points to above-average access to local employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, employment in West Melbourne grew by 4.3%, while the labour force expanded by 3.4%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point decrease in unemployment. This trend differs from Greater Melbourne, where employment increased by 2.1%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Job and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in West Melbourne. These projections, which cover five and ten-year periods, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to West Melbourne's employment mix, it is projected that local employment will rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.1% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in West Melbourne is $1,788 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,058 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,328 a year against an average of $71,318. 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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Taxation records from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, show taxpayer income in the suburb of West Melbourne tracking above the nationwide average. The median taxable income stands at $53,328 while the average reaches $71,318, compared to respective metropolitan benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 sit at approximately $58,458 for median earnings and $78,179 for average earnings. According to Census 2021 returns, individual weekly earnings reached $1,058, placing at the 83rd percentile nationally, whereas household earnings tracked at the 52nd percentile.
A central cohort of 35.4% (comprising 3,647 residents) earns between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the regional proportion of 32.8%. Affordability measures indicate tight conditions, with uncommitted income at 79.7% (ranking at the 47th percentile), while the broader SEIFA income measure places the suburb in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Melbourne had 3,853 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 80% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 67% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $388 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,106 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.7% 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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Census figures show that freestanding houses constituted only 1.2% of West Melbourne's residential fabric, with apartments, semi-detached houses, and other formats comprising 98.7%, whereas metropolitan Melbourne recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% multi-unit housing. Outright homeownership was low at 12.0% compared to the wider metro market, with rented residences making up 66.9% and mortgaged properties accounting for 21.1%. Median monthly mortgage costs sat at $2,106 compared to $2,000 regionally and $1,863 nationally. Meanwhile, median weekly rent reached $388, exceeding the Australian standard of $375 and tracking close to the metropolitan figure of $390.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Melbourne counted 3,853 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,947 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Non-family living arrangements account for 52.3% of residences, consisting of single-person households at 39.0% and group households at 13.3%. Family units make up the remaining 47.7%, divided into couples without children (30.6%), couples with children (11.2%), and single parent families (4.0%). The area exhibits a median household occupancy of 1.9 individuals, lower than the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.6% of adults in West Melbourne hold a university qualification, including 37.9% with a bachelor degree and 21.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 8.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 389 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,045 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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Higher education rates in West Melbourne outpace wider benchmarks by a substantial margin, as 62.6% of residents aged 15+ possess university qualifications, compared against 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. Bachelor qualifications form the largest segment at 37.9%, followed by postgraduate study at 21.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 17.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (8.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 35.7% of local inhabitants actively enrolled in educational programs. Higher education captures 18.1% of the population, while primary schooling and secondary schooling account for 3.4% and 3.1% respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Melbourne reaches 49 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 11,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 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 extensive network of 49 active transport stops provides West Melbourne with access to bus, light rail, and train connections across 21 routes, delivering 11,297 weekly passenger trips. Connectivity is strong, with typical proximity to a transit point measuring 111 meters. Private vehicles account for 34% of local commuter trips, followed by walking at 22% and rail transit at 19%, while vehicle availability averages 0.3 per dwelling, below regional norms. At the 2021 Census, 43.6% of residents reported working from home, reflecting pandemic conditions. Across all transit options, scheduled operations deliver an average of 1,613 trips per day, which translates to roughly 230 departures weekly for each active stop.
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80.5% of residents in West Melbourne report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 1.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality indicate strong health outcomes across West Melbourne, marked by a low incidence of chronic conditions across every demographic bracket. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is widespread, extending to approximately 55% of all residents (~5,667 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions locally, diagnosed in 6.7% and 8.6% of the population respectively, whereas 80.5% of residents reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 4.5% of the community (463 people), well below the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark, with older residents recording health outcomes consistent with broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.3% of West Melbourne residents were born overseas and 48.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (17.4%) and English (15.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in West Melbourne, where 56.3% of the resident base was born overseas and 48.5% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the most widespread faith group, accounting for 24.7% of residents, while Buddhism exhibits notable local concentration at 5.7% of the populace compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental ancestry reveals Chinese heritage as the leading background at 17.4% (exceeding the regional share of 6.5%), followed by Other at 16.8% and English ancestry at 15.3%. Further distinct concentrations appear across specific backgrounds, including Korean ancestry at 2.1% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Spanish ancestry at 0.8% (against 0.4%), and Russian ancestry at 0.6% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Melbourne is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 54.8% 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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Demographics in West Melbourne are heavily weighted toward young and middle-aged adults (25 - 44), who comprise 58.8% of the populace as of August 2026 estimates, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne. Retirees and senior residents (65+) represent 4.5%, versus a metropolitan proportion of 15.1%. The estimated median age remains at 31, identical to the 2021 Census level, sitting below the metropolitan median of 37 and national median of 38 recorded at that time. The share of children and younger inhabitants (0 - 24) declined from 23.8% at the Census to an estimated 22.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive net volume by adding 2,615 people (43%) to reach 8,673, while senior cohorts (65+) will record the fastest relative increase, expanding by 112% to 983.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Melbourne
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 |
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| 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 15 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 — 108 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,025 at the 2021 Census → 10,303 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 (SAL22757). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.