Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
West Melbourne has an estimated 10,305 residents, up from 8,025 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,280 people, or 28.4%. Growth has averaged 4.8% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 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.
Detail
Analysis of ABS demographic updates and post-Census address validations by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of West Melbourne has a residency of approximately 10,305 individuals as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,280 people (28.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 8,025 people. This shift is calculated from the estimated population of 10,305, determined by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 91 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers yield a density of 1,595 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The 28.4% growth rate in the suburb of West Melbourne since the 2021 census outpaced the state increase of 9.3% and the national benchmark, positioning it as a leading growth zone. Overseas migration was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 82.0% of the overall population gains, though interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive results. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for SA2 zones, with missing areas supplemented by VIC State Government LGA projections from 2023 adjusted via weighted growth aggregation. Age cohort growth rates from these processes are projected through 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of West Melbourne is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of countrywide statistical zones, with an increase of 5,330 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing a total gain of 51.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
982 new dwellings have been approved in West Melbourne over the past five years, an average of 196 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 19 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 114 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 533, 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.
Detail
ABS building approval statistics processed by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of West Melbourne recorded an annual average of approximately 196 residential approvals, summing to an estimated 982 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, approvals stand at 489. With 2.2 residents added per completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, steady demand supports local real estate, while new builds average a value of $616,000, pointing to a developer focus on high-end residential options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $47.0 million this financial year, indicating substantial investment in the local business sector.
Per capita building approvals in the suburb of West Melbourne are 78.0% higher than in Greater Melbourne, providing more choices to purchasers despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This rate is far above the national benchmark, showing strong interest from builders. The entirety of recent construction has consisted of attached dwellings, a densification pattern that offers entry points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. The area has approximately 843 residents for every dwelling approval, which points to a mature property market. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of West Melbourne will add 5,330 residents by 2041 based on recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current volumes of construction seem to correspond well with future demand, supporting a balanced property market without major price pressures.
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 $107.8 billion. 76 are already under construction and 58 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.
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning schemes influence property market performance. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 135 developments impacting the suburb of West Melbourne. Key projects of interest include the Errol Street Private Hospital, the Abbotsford Street Social Housing project, the West End Mixed-Use Precinct, and the WOBO North Melbourne development.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Elysium Fields
A $1.7 billion biosphere-inspired wellness precinct in Docklands featuring approximately 1,100 to 1,700 dwellings across multiple towers. The project includes a 200-plus room luxury hotel, Australia's largest Saint Haven private wellness club, and the Elysian Reverse Ageing Medical Clinic. Designed to integrate advanced health technologies like cryotherapy, MRI diagnostics, and circadian lighting, the site also features 3,700 square meters of public gardens under a futuristic glass dome. Early construction works on the first phase, involving three towers, commenced in late 2024 with Hamilton Marino appointed as the lead builder.
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
A 10-story private hospital and healthcare facility located in the Parkville Biomedical Precinct. The development features 223 overnight beds, 10 ICU rooms, 7 operating theatres, and 3 basement levels. The project was fast-tracked via the Victorian Government Development Facilitation Program to enhance specialized medical services including imaging and pathology near existing major public hospitals.
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.
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.
Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID)
A $650 million state-of-the-art 15-storey research facility in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct designed by Wardle. It will house 1,000 researchers and feature high-containment PC3 laboratories, a human infection challenge unit, robotic biobanking, and the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics. The project is a collaboration between the University of Melbourne, Doherty Institute, and Burnet Institute, supported by a $400 million Victorian Government contribution to enhance Australia's sovereign pandemic response.
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.
7,395 residents of West Melbourne are employed, from a labour force of 7,684. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 79.7%. 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.
Detail
Data from AreaSearch shows that the suburb of West Melbourne has a highly qualified labor force, a significant professional services sector, a jobless rate of 3.8%, and a 4.3% expansion in employment over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,395, with unemployment sitting 1.0% lower than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation reaching 79.7% compared to 70.2% for the wider region. Census figures show that 43.6% of working residents operated from home, though this may reflect pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are professional & technical services, accommodation & food services, and health care & social assistance.
Professional & technical services show a strong concentration, with its share being 1.9 times the regional average, while construction is underrepresented at 4.5% compared to 9.7% across the region. There were 0.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, showing an above-average level of local employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that over the 12 months to March 2026, employment grew by 4.3% and the labor force expanded by 3.4%, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, labor force increase by 2.3%, and unemployment go up by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from May-25 offer guidance on future local labor demand. Applying these five and ten-year national industry growth forecasts to the local profile suggests employment in the suburb of West Melbourne could increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, assuming a weighted extrapolation without factoring in local demographic shifts. Nationally, jobs are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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.
Detail
Taxpayer statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of West Melbourne has an income level above the national average. The median income among taxpayers is $53,328, while the average is $71,318, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated figures for March 2026 are approximately $58,458 for the median and $78,179 for the average. Census data places individual weekly earnings in the 83rd percentile nationally at $1,058, whereas household income is in the 52nd percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 35.4% of taxpayers (3,647 individuals), matching the regional rate of 32.8%. Housing costs consume a significant portion of earnings, leaving 79.7% of income disposable, which ranks in the 47th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area 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.
Detail
At the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of West Melbourne consisted of 1.2% separate houses and 98.7% other dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, differing from the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of West Melbourne was lower than the metropolitan average at 12.0%, with mortgaged properties making up 21.1% and rented properties accounting for 66.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,106 and the median weekly rent was $388, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390. Locally, mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Melbourne counted 3,853 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,948 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.
Detail
Families make up 47.7% of households in the suburb of West Melbourne, consisting of 11.2% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 4.0% single parents. Non-family households account for 52.3% of the total, with lone person households representing 39.0% and group households at 13.3%. The median household size is 1.9 people, below the Greater Melbourne average 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.
Detail
Educational qualifications in the suburb of West Melbourne are high, with 62.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This educational profile aligns the community with professional services and knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees represent 37.9% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational education accounts for 17.2% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 8.0%. A significant proportion of residents are active students, with 35.7% of the population enrolled in education.
This group comprises 18.1% in higher education, 3.4% in primary schools, and 3.1% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in West Melbourne reaches 50 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 21,700 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.
Detail
There are 50 active public transport stops in the suburb of West Melbourne, including train stations, tram stops, and bus stops. These stops serve 29 separate routes, providing 21,676 weekly passenger trips. Transport links are dense, with residents living an average of 111 meters from their nearest stop. Because of its residential profile, many workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the main transport mode at 34%, followed by walking at 22% and trains at 19%. Car ownership averages 0.3 vehicles per dwelling, below the wider metropolitan average.
At the 2021 Census, 43.6% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic conditions. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 3,096 trips daily, representing approximately 433 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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.
Detail
Mortality data and chronic illness rates analyzed by AreaSearch show strong health profiles across the suburb of West Melbourne, with low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 55% of the population, which is about 5,668 people. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 8.6% and 6.7% of residents. A high proportion of the population, 80.5%, reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 4.7% of the population (484 people), below the metropolitan average of 15.0%.
Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings matching those of the general population.
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.
Detail
The suburb of West Melbourne is highly multicultural, with 48.5% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 56.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 24.7% of the community. Buddhism shows a notable local concentration at 5.7% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the main ancestries are Chinese at 17.4% of the population (compared to 6.5% regionally), Other at 16.8%, and English at 15.3%. Other groups showing local concentrations relative to the region include Korean at 2.1% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Melbourne is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 55.1% 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.
Detail
The median age in the suburb of West Melbourne is 31 years, below the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38. The suburb of West Melbourne has a higher share of residents aged 25 to 34 (38.8%) compared to Greater Melbourne, but fewer children aged 5 to 14 (4.2%). The concentration of young adults aged 25 to 34 is also above the national rate of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 17.2% to 19.5% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 40.5% to 38.8%.
Projections suggest that by 2041, the age structure will change, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to increase by 1,451 people (36%) from 3,998 to 5,450.
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 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 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 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 — 91 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,025 at the 2021 Census → 10,305 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 (SAL22757). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.