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Williamstown (Vic.) has an estimated 15,027 residents, up from 14,407 at the 2021 Census — a change of 620 people, or 4.3%. 232 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,693 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 investigations of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with fresh locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Williamstown (Vic.) has a population projected at approximately 15,027 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 620 people (4.3%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 14,407 people. The change is calculated from a resident population of 14,941, computed by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) along with 232 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population scale translates to a density ratio of 2,693 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top quartile of domestic settings evaluated by AreaSearch. The 4.3% expansion of the suburb of Williamstown (Vic.) since the census is within 2.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.8%), indicating strong growth dynamics. Population expansion for the locality was mainly supported by overseas migration, which made up roughly 90.0% of all population increases during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA forecasts published in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation technique of population increases from LGA to SA2 tiers. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a higher than median population expansion of statistical areas across the country is anticipated, with the suburb of Williamstown (Vic.) expected to expand by 3,022 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level forecasts, showing a total rise of 19.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
290 new dwellings have been approved in Williamstown (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 70 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch reviews of ABS building approvals, distributed from statistical area statistics, Williamstown has seen approximately 58 homes obtain development consent annually, with an estimated 290 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 9 thus far in FY-26. Since the population has contracted recently, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, establishing a balanced market with healthy options for purchasers, while new homes are built at an average cost of $644,000, showing that developers are focusing on the upscale market with high-end assets.
Furthermore, $21.5 million in commercial building approvals have been registered this financial year, pointing to steady commercial building activity. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Williamstown has far less construction activity (57.0% below the regional per capita average). This shortage of new supply generally bolsters demand and prices for existing stock. New construction comprises 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% attached homes. This concentration on denser housing options provides more economical entry points and fits downsizing buyers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from historical housing stock (currently 56.0% houses), reflecting a decline in vacant developable land and answering modern lifestyle trends and housing affordability constraints. With roughly 2133 people per approval, Williamstown presents as a mature, settled location. Looking forward, Williamstown is projected to add 2,936 residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). If current construction averages persist, housing supply may fall short of population gains, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and encouraging stronger capital growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Williamstown (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Williamstown (Vic.), worth an estimated $544 million. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.1 billion. 27 are already under construction and 33 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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Few elements impact local real estate dynamics as much as updates to regional infrastructure, key civil works, and planning developments. A total of 19 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include the Workshops Pier Repairs Project, the Williamstown Mechanics Institute Masterplan and Restoration, the Williamstown Foreshore Precinct Upgrade, and the Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club Redevelopment, with the subsequent list detailing the projects expected to be of greatest significance.
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Williamstown Mechanics Institute Masterplan and Restoration
Council-led restoration of the historic 1860s Mechanics Institute. Following community consultation in 2024/25, the project has moved into a masterplan phase featuring three concept designs. Council is currently seeking state/federal partnerships to fund the full upgrade and fit-out of flexible spaces for museum, arts, and community activities while the main complex remains closed for safety.
Workshops Pier Repairs Project
The Workshops Pier Repairs Project involves strengthening the pier's foundation by installing new steel piles and beams, and making minor repairs to the concrete deck and abutment. It aims to restore berthing and structural capacity, ensure public safety, and extend the pier's lifespan. The pier, managed by the Seaworks Foundation, is Melbourne's only remaining public port facility for large vessels in the inner city and a key berthing site for tall ships, emergency response vessels, and small commercial vessels in the Williamstown Maritime Precinct.Major works commenced in early 2025 with contractor Duratec appointed in late 2024, and completion is expected by mid-2026. The project is funded as part of a Victorian Government investment in critical pier infrastructure across the state.
Williamstown Foreshore Precinct Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of Williamstown's foreshore precinct including improved public spaces, walking and cycling paths, recreational facilities, and environmental enhancements to create a premier waterfront destination.
Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the iconic Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club facilities including new clubhouse, training facilities, and community spaces to serve local swimmers and lifesavers.
Newport Level Crossing Removal - Maddox Road and Champion Road
Level Crossing Removal Project removing the Maddox Road and Champion Road level crossings by constructing new rail bridges over Maddox Road, permanently closing Champion Road at the rail line, extending Akuna Drive to create a new road connection, and delivering a new pedestrian and cycling bridge. Passenger rail bridges are complete, the final freight rail bridge is under construction, and the project remains on track for completion in late 2026.
193-195 Douglas Parade Mixed-Use Development
The redevelopment of the former Pantelis Service Station site into a mixed-use precinct. The project includes 32 bespoke residences across multiple levels and an upgraded ground-floor retail offering that retains elements of the site's history as a convenience shop and service station. Architectural design by Rothelowman features bold corner treatments and sculptured canopies, aiming to create a contemporary gateway for Newport.
Newport Community Hub Upgrade
Upgrade and expansion of community services facility providing programs, activities and spaces for community engagement. Includes improved accessibility, modern facilities, and enhanced outdoor areas.
Dennis Reserve Multipurpose Facility
The Dennis Reserve Multipurpose Facility is a modern community center featuring two large multipurpose rooms with storage, a dedicated room for the tennis club with storage, a large kitchen, toilets, a lounge, and a business center. It serves as home to the Williamstown Central Tennis Club, Country Womens Association Williamstown, U3A Hobsons Bay-Williamstown, Conversations for the Curious, and Williamstown Senior Citizens. The building incorporates historical elements with images of HMAS Castlemaine, Nelson Place, and historic cannons on the exterior windows.This facility is part of the Dennis Reserve Master Plan, which also included open space upgrades such as an extensive climbing frame, landscaped areas, and spring rockers.
9,151 residents of Williamstown (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 9,336. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 73.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,896, 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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Williamstown features a highly qualified labor force with solid representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, and a 2.0% estimated increase in jobs over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 9,151 residents are employed, while the jobless rate is 2.8% below the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, and labor participation is relatively standard (73.8% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicate that a high 47.8% of residents worked from home, though the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns must be taken into account.
The primary employment fields for local workers are professional & technical, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The community exhibits a strong concentration in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, retail trade is under-represented, employing only 7.0% of Williamstown's workers compared to 9.8% in Greater Melbourne. The mostly residential suburb seems to offer limited local job opportunities, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 2.0% while the labor force expanded by 1.8%, leading to a drop in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. Future demand in Williamstown can be further analyzed using Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests Williamstown's employment should grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted extension for context and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Williamstown (Vic.) is $2,411 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,106 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,801 a year against an average of $107,492. The average runs 54% 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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The most recent postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that income in the suburb of Williamstown ranks in the top percentile nationwide, with the median calculated at $69,801 and the average income reaching $107,492. This compares to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $76,516 (median) and $117,833 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all highly ranked in Williamstown, placing between the 85th and 88th percentiles nationally.
The statistics reveal that the largest segment accounts for 31.0% of residents (4,658 people) in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with patterns across the metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common with 32.8%. Economic affluence is demonstrated by 42.4% of households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports strong retail spending. Housing costs represent 13.4% of income, while strong compensation places residents in the 89th percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income score falls in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Williamstown (Vic.) had 5,460 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 56% detached houses and 13% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. 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 structures in Williamstown, as recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 56.4% houses and 43.6% other properties (semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative homes), compared to the Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other properties. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Williamstown was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro level, standing at 40.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (33.9%) or rented (25.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment in the area was significantly above the Melbourne metro average at $2,700, while the median weekly rent was registered at $450, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
Nationwide, Williamstown's mortgage obligations are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Williamstown (Vic.) counted 5,460 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 72.8%, consisting of 36.5% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.2%, with single person households representing 25.9% and group living situations making up 1.4% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.1% of adults in Williamstown (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 28.4% with a bachelor degree and 12.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 12.9% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,083 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,108 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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Academic credentials in Williamstown are substantially higher than general averages, with 46.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.0% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of qualifications positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational training paths represent 23.7% of qualifications for residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (12.9%). Enrollment rates in education are very high, with 30.4% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This comprises 10.4% in primary schools, 9.3% in secondary schools, and 6.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Williamstown (Vic.) reaches 67 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Analysis of transit options shows 67 active transport stops operating in Williamstown, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 4 unique routes, which together provide 4,770 weekly passenger trips. Transport connectivity is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 182 meters from their closest transport stop. Being a mostly residential area, the majority of workers travel outwards – cars remain the primary method at 79%, with 10% utilizing the train and 6% walking. Average vehicle ownership is 1.2 per home. A high 47.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules).
Service frequency averages 681 runs per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 71 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.0% of residents in Williamstown (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate excellent results for Williamstown, based on AreaSearch's analysis of death rates and chronic illness prevalence, showing very low rates of common medical issues across all age bands, while the level of private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 69% of the overall population (10,383 people). This compares to 56.7% for Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.4 and 7.2% of residents, respectively, while 72.0% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents show strong health profiles with a low incidence of chronic illnesses. The suburb has 21.4% of its population aged 65 and over (3,215 people), which exceeds the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Health profiles among older residents are highly positive, with national standings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Williamstown (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 76.7% of residents, with 15.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.2%) and Australian (21.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Williamstown displays higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 23.3% of residents born abroad and 15.4% using a language other than English at home. The predominant religious affiliation in Williamstown is Christianity, representing 47.5% of the population. However, the most pronounced disproportion is found in Judaism, which makes up 0.2% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family background (parents' country of birth), the three largest ancestral groups in Williamstown are English at 26.2% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 21.2%, and Irish at 10.0%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Croatian is highly represented at 1.5% of Williamstown (compared to 0.7% regionally), Maltese at 1.9% (compared to 1.1%) and Macedonian at 1.0% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Williamstown (Vic.) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 21.2% 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 45 in Williamstown is much higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and similarly older than the national median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Williamstown has a higher share of residents aged 55 - 64 (16.2%) but a smaller proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (7.7%). This concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is well above the national figure of 11.2%. Following the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 5.0% to 7.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age group increased from 11.8% to 13.5%.
On the other hand, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.1% to 12.3%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 16.7% to 15.0%. Projecting forward to 2041, demographic models point to major changes in Williamstown's age profile. Driven by demographic changes, the 75 to 84 cohort will expand by 61% (675 people), growing to 1,787 from 1,111. Notably, the combined 65+ age brackets will account for 56% of total population growth, showing the area's aging population profile. In contrast, both the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age groups will experience declines in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Williamstown (Vic.)
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 11 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 — 232 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,407 at the 2021 Census → 15,027 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 (SAL22792). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.