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Wheelers Hill has an estimated 21,289 residents, up from 20,652 at the 2021 Census — a change of 637 people, or 3.1%. That puts 2,041 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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Drawing from an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Wheelers Hill has an estimated population of approximately 21,289 as of May 2026. This marks a rise of 637 people (3.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 20,652 people. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 21,281, projected by AreaSearch after analyzing the ABS's most recent ERP data release (June 2025) and address validation post-Census. Such a population size translates to a density ratio of 2,041 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical average across national areas monitored by AreaSearch.
Overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for local population expansion, acting as virtually the sole contributor to population increases in recent times. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. Growth rates by age brackets from these aggregations are also projected across all sectors for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth is anticipated to run slightly below the median of Australian statistical areas, with the suburb of Wheelers Hill projected to grow by 1,438 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total expansion of 6.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
363 new dwellings have been approved in Wheelers Hill over the past five years, an average of 72 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 76 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 64, broadly in line with 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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Based on AreaSearch's study of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, the suburb of Wheelers Hill has averaged approximately 72 residential property approvals annually, culminating in an estimated 363 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 59 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.2 people annually relocating to the neighborhood for every new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), incoming supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing buyers with diverse options and enabling growth capacity beyond current predictions, while new residences carry an average development value of $918,000, illustrating a developer focus on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, $17.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, showing a moderate level of non-residential construction activity. Compared against Greater Melbourne, building activity per capita in the suburb of Wheelers Hill runs at about 66% and ranks in the 40th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, indicating tighter options for purchasers and bolstering demand for existing housing stock. This volume of activity is also lower than the national average, reflecting local market maturity and suggesting potential development barriers. Recent building approvals consist of 68.0% standalone houses and 32.0% semi-detached dwellings or apartments, with a diversifying product mix offering choice across various budgets, ranging from family residences to more affordable compact options. This marks a clear departure from the current local housing stock (which stands at 85.0% houses), indicating a dwindling supply of vacant land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and a demand for more varied, budget-friendly accommodation. With about 409 people for each housing approval, the suburb of Wheelers Hill presents a highly established market. Future forecasts indicate the suburb of Wheelers Hill will gain 1,430 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Judging by current construction trends, new dwelling supply is expected to comfortably satisfy local demand, presenting favorable buying conditions and potentially helping population growth outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wheelers Hill
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wheelers Hill, worth an estimated $1.66 billion. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $82.5 billion. 25 are already under construction and 24 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 projects, major developments, and planning schemes significantly shape neighborhood outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the HomeCo. Brandon Park Redevelopment, Collegium Avenue Townhouses, 855-869 Ferntree Gully Road Townhouses, and the Rowville Rail/Light Rail Project, with details provided below on those expected to be of greatest significance.
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HomeCo. Brandon Park Redevelopment
A multi-stage transformation of the Brandon Park sub-regional shopping centre into a modern daily-needs retail and community hub. Stage One commenced June 2025 with relocation of Chemist Warehouse, new travelator connections and reconfigured specialty tenancies. Stage Two involves improved mall linkages between Coles and ALDI with upgraded entries and new specialty stores. Stage Three delivers a new full-line Woolworths and rooftop retail and dining precinct. The approved mixed-use component (TPA/52240) adds a 7-storey building including medical centre, retail, office space and 103 serviced apartments within the northern portion of the site on Brandon Park Drive.
Collegium Avenue Townhouses
Development of 37 townhouses with 2 to 4 bedrooms on the former Brandon Park Secondary College site. Project features 33 two-storey and 4 three-storey buildings arranged in two rows, with southern row set back 15m from Academy Avenue. All dwellings accessed via new crossover and shared driveway from Brandon Park Drive with 70 car spaces provided. Council approved the amended Development Plan on 23 June 2025.
855-869 Ferntree Gully Road Townhouses
Modern residential development featuring 65 meticulously designed townhouses across 2-3 storeys on a 1.665ha site. Located opposite Monash Gallery Reserve with views of the Dandenong Ranges, close to Wheelers Hill Shopping Centre and Caulfield Grammar School. The project includes 178 car parking spaces, 320 bicycle spaces, and comprehensive amenities designed by leading professionals including CHT Architects and Davidson Design Studio.
Caulfield to Rowville Public Transport Link
Long-proposed public transport corridor connecting Caulfield Station to Rowville via Chadstone Shopping Centre and Monash University Clayton. The leading current proposal is a Trackless Rapid Transit (TRT) system along a 19 km route via Dandenong Road, Ferntree Gully Road, Blackburn Road and Wellington Road, with 13 proposed stations. Jointly developed by Monash University and Vicinity Centres and estimated at $1.4 billion, the TRT option offers dedicated lanes, high-capacity electric vehicles and peak-hour services every 5 minutes.The Victorian Government commenced a preliminary business case supported by $6 million in federal funding committed in the 2022-23 federal budget. No construction funding has been committed by either government as of May 2025, and the project does not appear in the 2025-26 Victorian Budget. The corridor has been under consideration since 1969, with repeated announcements and no construction.
Brandon Park Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Approved mixed-use redevelopment of the Brandon Park Shopping Centre. The project includes partial demolition and the construction of a 7-storey building featuring a medical centre, retail spaces, offices, and serviced apartments, alongside a 9-storey residential apartment building with 149 apartments.
Bellenden Residential Community
A completed residential community featuring 106 residences, including 52 apartments and 54 townhouses, with premium amenities such as a gym, indoor swimming pool, outdoor deck, sky walks, and children's playground. Inspired by the original Bellenden homestead built in the 1890s for the Robertson family, this development offers a perfect fusion of simple sophistication, urban living and greenery.
Nexus Corporate Park
Victoria's largest business park by Salta Properties featuring multiple office buildings across 12 hectares. Latest 6-storey office building with 8,600 sqm of office space includes premium amenities: childcare, health/wellness programs, cafes, 1.4km running track, rooftop sports courts, and 24/7 gym facilities.
855-869 Ferntree Gully Road Townhouse Development
65 townhouses across 2-3 storeys on 1.66 hectare corner site with 240m road frontage. Designed by CHT Architects with landscape by Davidson Design Studio. Views of Dandenong Ranges and proximity to Jells Park.
10,652 residents of Wheelers Hill are employed, from a labour force of 10,855. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 59.1%. 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 18,259, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Wheelers Hill is characterized by a highly qualified resident workforce with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of a mere 1.9%, and a 4.5% estimated rise in employment over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. In March 2026, 10,652 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 2.9% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while labor force participation remained notably lower (59.1% relative to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicated that a high 35.7% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The principal sectors of employment for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The suburb of Wheelers Hill displays a distinct concentration in wholesale trade, where its employment share is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented, employing only 3.1% of the local workforce compared to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. The heavily residential character of the neighborhood means local employment opportunities are limited, as shown by the disparity between the Census working population and resident population numbers. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month timeframe saw a 4.5% rise in local employment alongside a 4.6% expansion of the labor force, which kept unemployment levels steady. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and its labor force grow by 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Wheelers Hill. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary substantially by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wheelers Hill is $1,818 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $720 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,153 a year against an average of $71,803. The average runs 56% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Wheelers Hill taxpayers have a median income of $46,153 and an average income of $71,803. This exceeds the national benchmark, and compares to a median of $57,688 and average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at roughly $50,593 (median) and $78,710 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household incomes are in the 54th percentile ($1,818 weekly), while personal incomes are in the 32nd percentile.
Income distribution statistics show that 26.9% of the community (5,726 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, while in the wider region this group accounts for 32.8%. Following housing costs, 85.6% of income is available for other household expenses, and the area ranks in the 8th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wheelers Hill had 7,274 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 9% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $481 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 26.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in the suburb of Wheelers Hill at the time of the latest Census consisted of 84.9% standalone houses and 15.2% alternative dwellings (townhouses, apartments, or other structures), compared to Melbourne metro's breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Wheelers Hill were considerably higher than the Melbourne metro average, standing at 52.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (33.3%) or tenants (14.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,500 was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $481, compared to $390 in the metro area.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in the suburb of Wheelers Hill exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wheelers Hill counted 7,274 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 78.6%, consisting of 38.6% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.4%, with single-person households representing 19.8% and group homes comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 residents is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.6% of adults in Wheelers Hill hold a university qualification, including 26.5% with a bachelor degree and 11.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 12.5% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,650 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,103 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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Qualifications in the suburb of Wheelers Hill are significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 29.8% in the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge sector roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational training represents 23.8% of qualifications for those aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (12.5%). Participation in study is high, with 28.3% of local residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 8.7% in primary school, 8.2% in secondary school, and 6.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wheelers Hill reaches 105 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transit shows 105 active transport stops in the suburb of Wheelers Hill, consisting of bus services. These facilities are served by 30 separate routes, which combine to support 4,201 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 215 meters from their closest stop. As the locality is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the area – private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 90%, while 6% use train services. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 per home, which is above the metropolitan average.
A high 35.7% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 related conditions). Transit services average 600 daily journeys across all active routes, which represents approximately 40 weekly journeys for each individual stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest stops to the geographic center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.5% of residents in Wheelers Hill report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.2% 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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An evaluation of health indicators shows positive outcomes throughout the suburb of Wheelers Hill, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic health issues, with younger age groups showing exceptionally low rates of common medical conditions, and private health insurance membership is high at roughly 55% of the total population (~11,751 people). The most prevalent health issues recorded in the neighborhood were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.9 and 5.9% of the population, respectively, while 70.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 30.4% of the population (6,471 people), which is double the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Health measures among these older residents are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the metrics for the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.3% of Wheelers Hill residents were born overseas and 48.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.8%) and English (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Wheelers Hill displays high levels of multiculturalism, with 48.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 48.3% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.3% of residents in the suburb of Wheelers Hill. The most notable religious variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 6.4% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Wheelers Hill are Chinese at 20.8% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 6.5%, English at 16.0%, and Australian at 13.7%.
There are also distinct differences in other ancestral groups: Sri Lankan ancestry is overrepresented at 1.9% of the population (compared to 0.8% across the region), Greek ancestry at 5.3% (compared to 2.7% regionally), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wheelers Hill is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 21.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in the suburb of Wheelers Hill is 48 years, which is notably higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and older than the national median of 38 years. Looking at age distribution, the 75 - 84 cohort is highly represented (11.7%), while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (8.1%) than in Greater Melbourne. This concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is higher than the national share of 6.1%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.5% to 12.9% of the population, and the 85+ group has grown from 5.7% to 7.1%.
In contrast, the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 13.0% to 11.6%. Projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts for the suburb of Wheelers Hill. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow the fastest at 63%, adding 958 residents to total 2,470. Seniors aged 65+ are expected to account for 76% of all population growth, highlighting local aging trends. Conversely, population decreases are projected for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wheelers Hill
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 May 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (20,652 at the 2021 Census → 21,289 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 (SAL22766). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.