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Abbotsford has an estimated 10,316 residents, up from 9,088 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,228 people, or 13.5%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 135 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 85.3% of that increase. That puts 5,929 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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Recent findings from AreaSearch indicate the population of Abbotsford stands at approximately 10,316 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 9,088 residents, this represents an expansion of 1,228 people (13.5%). This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,316 from June 2025 alongside 135 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the suburb registers a population density of 5,928 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest 10% of all locations nationwide analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the competitive nature of local land.
The 13.5% rate of expansion outpaced both the state (9.3%) and national figures, establishing the locality as a regional leader in growth. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which comprised roughly 85.3% of the total population increases during recent intervals. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 districts, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base reference. For SA2 territories lacking this information, estimates rely on the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, modified through a weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA level down to SA2 zones. Age distribution growth rates derived from these models are also applied across all regions for the span from 2032 to 2041. In terms of future outlooks, the district is projected to experience remarkable growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. It is anticipated to add 5,507 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total rise of 53.4% across the 16 years.
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247 new dwellings have been approved in Abbotsford over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 49 residential building approvals have been registered annually in Abbotsford, totaling 247 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 1 during the current FY-26 period. An average of 2.6 people moved to the neighborhood for every new residence built over these past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), indicating robust demand that helps maintain property values. The average construction cost of these new properties is $710,000, illustrating a developer focus on high-end, premium housing options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $87.8 million during the current financial year, pointing to significant business investment locally.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, the per capita rate of new housing approvals in Abbotsford is roughly three-quarters, though it ranks in the 79th percentile of all analyzed locations nationally, with construction activity showing an upward trend recently. Breakdown of the building approvals indicates 6.0% represent detached houses, whereas 94.0% consist of multi-unit, attached structures. This orientation toward denser living arrangements offers entry-level options and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. With roughly 145 people per residential approval, Abbotsford shows characteristics of a growing community. Demographic projections suggest Abbotsford will add 5,507 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). If current building volumes do not increase, the delivery of new housing may fall behind population growth, which could increase buyer competition and support upward pressure on prices.
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Development applications around Abbotsford
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 Abbotsford, worth an estimated $588 million. A further 189 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.6 billion. 68 are already under construction and 87 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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 planning developments, and new initiatives represent key influences on the performance of a suburb. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects expected to affect the local area. Prominent developments include the Amber Abbotsford Mixed-Use Project, Kodak Headquarters Adaptive Reuse (Abbotsford Self Storage), New Johnston, and 33 Queens Parade Clifton Hill, with details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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Amber Abbotsford Mixed-Use Project
An eight-storey mixed-use development at 422-430 Johnston Street featuring 68 retirement-living apartments, 1,122 square metres of ground-floor retail, and 1,641 square metres of communal space. The project, designed by K2LD Architects, received planning approval in May 2024 and was subsequently offered for sale by Amber Property Group to allow capital allocation toward larger projects.
Kodak Headquarters Adaptive Reuse (Abbotsford Self Storage)
Adaptive reuse and expansion of the heritage-listed former Kodak Australasia headquarters and CUB office building. The project involves converting the 6,048sqm curved office/laboratory building into a high-tech self-storage facility. The development includes an adjoining nine-level commercial building on Duke and Bond Streets, providing a total of approximately 1,200 storage units while maintaining the historic facade and character of the 1928 structure.
329 Johnston Street Apartments
A seven-storey mixed-use development featuring 59 premium apartments in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations. Designed by Kavellaris Urban Design, the project includes a ground-floor boutique supermarket, three food and drink tenancies, and a communal rooftop space for residents. The architectural design is characterized by a stepped rear facade and circular motifs.
New Johnston
Nine-storey mixed-use development delivering 46 one, two and three bedroom apartments above ground-floor retail, office and hospitality spaces at 398-400 Johnston Street, Abbotsford. Developed by DCF Property Group and designed by MA+CO Architects with interiors by Zunica, the building reflects Abbotsford's industrial heritage through concrete, red brickwork and metal detailing. Construction by Valeo Construction Group is underway with the building topped out and approximately 65% complete. Completion targeted mid-2027.
130 Hoddle St, Abbotsford
A six-storey mixed-use development by Coff Property Group and Idle Architecture, preserving the heritage facade of a former Edwardian warehouse. The project features ground-floor retail, three levels of boutique office space, and a two-storey four-bedroom penthouse apartment with a roof terrace.
10-32 Duke Street, Abbotsford
Approved commercial office redevelopment replacing existing warehouses with three buildings up to eight storeys plus roof plant, providing office space and ground floor food and drink premises with public realm and access improvements along Duke Street.
Fairfield by Marriott and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Richmond
A dual-branded hotel development comprising Australia's first Fairfield by Marriott and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. The six-storey project includes 100 hotel rooms and 26 apartment-style units with full kitchens. The development also features a restaurant, cafe/bar, and end-of-trip facilities. It is being delivered in two stages, with the apartment component opening in 2026 and the hotel following in 2028.
Acteo Group Collingwood Showroom
A four-storey automotive sales and service facility designed by David Earle Architects for Acteo Group (Ateco). The development involves the amalgamation of several sites to create a flagship showroom hub for brands including Maserati, Renault, and Dodge Ram. The facility features ground-floor vehicle displays, upper-level workshops and repair stations, and rooftop vehicle storage, replacing a former pharmacy and industrial warehouse buildings.
7,830 residents of Abbotsford are employed, from a labour force of 8,166. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 85.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,279, about 119% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong presence in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and a yearly job growth rate estimated at 3.3%. By March 2026, there were 7,830 residents in employment. The unemployment rate sits 0.7% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while the workforce participation rate is exceptionally high at 85.8% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census records show that 51.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of COVID-19 restriction periods.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The neighborhood shows a pronounced concentration in professional & technical services, with employment shares at 1.8 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, employing 5.0% of the local workforce compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Registering 1.2 workers for each local resident at the time of the Census, the suburb operates as an employment center, containing more positions than working residents and drawing commuters from other areas. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.3% while the labor force expanded by 3.8%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered job growth of 2.1%, labor force expansion of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context regarding potential future demand in Abbotsford. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Applying these national sector trends to the local employment mix suggests a potential growth in local employment of 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (this represents a simple weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Abbotsford is $2,197 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,354 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,745 a year against an average of $89,350. 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 Abbotsford SA2 area recorded a median taxpayer income of $70,745 and an average taxpayer income of $89,350, based on the latest postcode data from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are very high relative to national benchmarks, contrasting with a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $77,551 for the median and $97,945 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates individual weekly earnings are in the 95th percentile nationally at $1,354.
Income data shows that 35.4% of the population (3,651 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to regional levels where 32.8% fall into the same bracket. The significant proportion of high-income earners (33.3% earning above $3,000/week) demonstrates strong financial capacity. Housing costs account for 17.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income levels in the 75th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income metric ranks in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Abbotsford had 4,398 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 10% detached houses and 63% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 57% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of residential properties in Abbotsford, measured during the last Census, consisted of 10.2% houses and 89.7% other dwellings (comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Abbotsford was lower than the metropolitan average, standing at 15.9%, with remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (27.5%) or renting (56.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was $425, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Abbotsford are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
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Abbotsford counted 4,398 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,992 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the largest segment at 47.9% of households, consisting of couples with children at 12.4%, couples without children at 29.9%, and single parent families at 4.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 52.1%, which includes single-person households at 40.7% and group households at 11.4%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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62.7% of adults in Abbotsford hold a university qualification, including 39.5% with a bachelor degree and 18.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 9.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 327 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,130 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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Rates of educational attainment in Abbotsford are high compared to broader averages, with 62.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in VIC. This educational profile positions the suburb well for opportunities in knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 39.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 18.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Vocational training accounts for 18.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (9.1%). A total of 24.8% of the population is enrolled in formal education, which includes 11.7% in tertiary programs, 3.5% in primary school, and 2.8% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Abbotsford reaches 24 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 10,400 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 0.5 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 public transit reveals 24 active transport stops in Abbotsford, consisting of lightrail and bus services. These stops support 33 routes, which generate 10,448 passenger journeys each week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 180 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, and the majority of commuters travel outside the area for work. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 49%, followed by walking at 13% and train travel at 11%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.5 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 51.1% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service frequency averages 1,492 runs per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 435 weekly services for each transit stop.
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71.0% of residents in Abbotsford report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Abbotsford exhibits favorable health statistics according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic disease metrics, with the occurrence of common health conditions being low overall, though exceeding national averages within older and high-risk groups. The rate of private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 65% of the population (6,726 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.8 and 9.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 experience better health metrics than average. The population includes 9.4% of residents aged 65 and over (968 people), below the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health metrics for senior residents present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the metrics for the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.9% of Abbotsford residents were born overseas and 24.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.4%) and Australian (16.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Culturally diverse characteristics are prominent in Abbotsford compared to most other property markets, with 24.8% of residents speaking a language other than English in their households and 35.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 25.7% of the population. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.9% of residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Abbotsford are English at 23.4%, Australian at 16.5%, and Irish at 11.2%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds, with Vietnamese ancestry accounting for 3.4% of the population (compared to 1.9% regionally), French at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Abbotsford is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 44.3% 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 Abbotsford residents is 33, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (35.2%) and a lower proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (4.0%) relative to Greater Melbourne. This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 19.6% to 20.7%, while the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 36.1% to 35.2%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest changing demographics, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 114%, adding 1,220 people to reach a total of 2,290.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Abbotsford
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 SA2 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 | Apr 2026 4 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 Apr 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 — 135 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,088 at the 2021 Census → 10,316 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 (206071139). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.