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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. 140 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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Demographic evaluations by AreaSearch indicate that Abbotsford reaches an estimated resident count of 10,316 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,228 people (13.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 9,088 people. This figure is derived by taking the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,316 and incorporating 140 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, local density stands at 5,928 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb among the top 10% nationwide and highlighting intense demand for local space. Furthermore, the 13.5% post-2021 Census expansion outpaced both the state benchmark (9.5%) and nationwide figures, establishing the locality as a leading regional growth node.
Inbound overseas migration formed the primary catalyst, generating roughly 85.3% of total population additions in recent periods. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their baseline) are applied across SA2 territories by AreaSearch. Where these are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting LGA growth to the SA2 level through weighted aggregation techniques. These calculated age-cohort growth trajectories are extended across all territories between 2032 and 2041. Over this timeframe, the district is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion ranking in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally, adding 5,525 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, translating to an overall 53.6% gain throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
246 new dwellings have been approved in Abbotsford over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 60th 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. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Abbotsford have maintained an annual average of approximately 49 dwellings, totaling 246 approved homes over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the area gained an average of 2.6 new residents per constructed residence, pointing to healthy underlying demand that underpins local real estate values. Meanwhile, an average construction cost of $721,000 per dwelling indicates a developer focus geared toward upmarket, higher-tier builds. In addition, commercial planning activity registered approvals valued at $87.8 million during this financial year, underscoring substantial non-residential investment.
Per-capita building activity in Abbotsford represents about 63% of the Greater Melbourne level and places the suburb in the 47th percentile across the country, creating tighter housing availability that sustains interest across established properties. Construction composition is heavily weighted toward higher-density options, with 6.0% detached houses alongside 94.0% medium and high-density housing. This dense development profile delivers relatively accessible price thresholds catering to first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. A ratio of roughly 2661 people per dwelling approval further underlines the market's highly established profile. Moving forward, the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipates Abbotsford expanding by 5,525 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing output could struggle to keep pace with inbound demographic growth, which may heighten buyer competition and foster upward momentum in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 $32.7 billion. 67 are already under construction and 91 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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Urban development, major capital works, and civic planning initiatives play a fundamental role in shaping local performance. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 49 projects with the potential to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include the Amber Abbotsford Mixed-Use Project, Kodak Headquarters Adaptive Reuse (Abbotsford Self Storage), New Johnston, and 33 Queens Parade Clifton Hill, with key developments outlined in the subsequent schedule.
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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 technology sector dominates the local employment landscape in Abbotsford, reflecting a highly skilled labor pool alongside a 4.1% unemployment rate and an estimated 3.3% growth in jobs over the previous year. By March 2026, the community recorded 7,830 individuals actively employed, with an unemployment rate that sits 0.7% lower than the 4.8% observed in Greater Melbourne. Participation in the workforce reaches 85.8%, which significantly exceeds the 70.1% participation level typical of Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that 51.1% of residents were working from home, a figure that likely reflects lingering effects from the Covid-19 lockdown period.
The primary employment fields for resident workers consist of professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical services display the most pronounced concentration, claiming a local employment proportion 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, construction accounts for a smaller footprint of 5.0% compared to 9.7% regionally. Recording 1.2 workers for every resident during the Census, the locality serves as a net employment destination, accommodating more jobs than resident workers and drawing commuting personnel from surrounding districts. According to AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM records, the preceding 12-month period saw employment increase by 3.3% while the local workforce expanded by 3.8%, resulting in an unemployment uptick of 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% gain in labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labour patterns are informed by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons, which have been aligned with the local industry distribution. While nationwide job growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories differ markedly by discipline. Applying these sectoral forecasts across the Abbotsford worker profile projects local employment to rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation without factoring in localized 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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Data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 ranks the Abbotsford SA2 among the most affluent regions nationwide. Taxpayers in the Abbotsford SA2 record a median income of $70,745 and an average income of $89,350, outperforming Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, local earnings are estimated at roughly $77,551 (median) and $97,945 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal earnings in the 95th percentile across Australia at $1,354 weekly.
The largest cohort falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, comprising 35.4% of residents (3,651 people), mirroring broader surrounding regional trends of 32.8%. Furthermore, 33.3% earn in excess of $3,000 weekly, highlighting substantial affluence that stimulates local commerce. Although residential expenses absorb 17.2% of income, strong remuneration sustains disposable earnings at the 75th percentile, positioning the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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According to the latest Census, housing stock in Abbotsford was divided into 10.2% houses and 89.7% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where 67.9% were houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was comparatively low at 15.9% compared to the wider metropolitan area, while 27.5% of homes were held under a mortgage and 56.6% were tenanted. Local mortgage servicing required a median monthly payment of $2,167 against the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $425 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro.
Nationally, Abbotsford residents face higher financing costs than the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863, alongside rent levels exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
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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Families constitute 47.9% of local living arrangements, comprised of 29.9% couples without children, 12.4% couples with children, and 4.2% single parent families. Non-family residences represent 52.1% of the total, consisting of lone person households at 40.7% and group households at 11.4%. The area's median household occupancy of 1.9 people is noticeably lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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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Academic credentials in Abbotsford substantially outpace regional and national standards, with 62.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% in Australia. This high concentration of qualifications provides a solid foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the single largest share at 39.5%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (18.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Meanwhile, vocational training accounts for 18.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (9.1%). A significant 24.8% of the community is currently engaged in some form of study.
Among these learners, 11.7% are enrolled in tertiary education, 3.5% attend primary education, and 2.8% participate in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Abbotsford reaches 24 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 12,700 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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Public transit infrastructure in Abbotsford includes 24 operational transit stops spanning lightrail and bus networks. These facilities are connected by 33 individual routes that deliver a total of 12,737 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is exceptionally high, with an average distance of 179 meters to the closest transit boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential population, the private motor vehicle is the primary travel choice at 49%, followed by 13% walking and 11% by train. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, tracking below the regional norm. In addition, 51.1% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic circumstances.
Transit schedules provide an average of 1,819 daily trips across the broader network, representing roughly 530 weekly departures for each individual 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence show that Abbotsford experiences favorable health indicators, with typical ailments remaining subdued among the broad population despite higher prevalence across older, vulnerable demographics. Private health insurance membership is particularly widespread, covering approximately 65% of the total population (6,726 people), exceeding both the Greater Melbourne figure of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 11.8 and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 71.0% indicated they have no diagnosed medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 exhibit superior overall health profiles. Those aged 65 and over comprise 9.6% of residents (987 people), a smaller share than the 15.1% seen in Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators presenting certain vulnerabilities that track below broader nationwide health standings.
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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Abbotsford exhibits a higher degree of multicultural representation than most comparable areas, with 35.9% of residents born abroad and 24.8% speaking a primary language other than English at home. Christianity forms the most widespread faith, accounting for 25.7% of the populace. Meanwhile, Judaism displays a noticeable presence at 0.9% of the population, closely tracking the 1.0% observed across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental heritage, the most common ancestral backgrounds reported across Abbotsford are English (23.4%), Australian (16.5%), and Irish (11.2%). Several other cultural backgrounds also show distinct local representation: Vietnamese residents account for 3.4% of the population (compared to 1.9% regionally), French background represents 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Hungarian lineage stands at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Abbotsford is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 43.5% 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 local community is predominantly young and pre-family. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 56.8% of the populace, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 16.1% versus 30.5% regionally. The median age is an estimated 33 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census, which sits 4 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and below the national median of 38 from that same Census. Since the Census, the share of children and young adults has shifted from 17.5% to an estimated 16.1%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the largest absolute population increase will occur in the young to middle aged adults segment, adding 2,240 residents (38%) to reach 8,105, while the sharpest proportional increase is projected among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), rising 99% to 3,586.
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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 5 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 140 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (206071139). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.