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Alfredton has an estimated 20,894 residents, up from 16,835 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,059 people, or 24.1%. Growth has averaged 6.1% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 1,623 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.4% of that increase. That puts 396 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 assessment by AreaSearch indicates that Alfredton has reached a population of roughly 20,894 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 16,835 people enumerated during the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 4,059 people (24.1%). This updated total is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 20,850 recorded in June 2025 alongside 1,623 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Settlement patterns show a density of 396 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space alongside capacity for upcoming urban expansion. Expanding by 24.1% since the 2021 census, Alfredton significantly outpaced both Rest of Vic.
(4.4%) and the overarching SA4 region, establishing itself as an exceptional regional growth hub. Inflow from interstate migration served as the core catalyst, generating roughly 69.4% of total net population increases over recent intervals, with overseas arrivals and natural increase also making positive additions. Projections for each individual SA2 district are sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as their benchmark. Where local coverage is absent, AreaSearch applies 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures, redistributing municipal growth to the SA2 level through weighted aggregation techniques. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these models are similarly applied across every locality for 2032 to 2041. Long-term demographic forecasts indicate extraordinary expansion that ranks in the upper 10 percent of regional Australian locations, with local numbers projected to rise by 12,093 persons to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, amounting to an overall gain of 57.5% across the 16-year timeframe.
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1,829 new dwellings have been approved in Alfredton over the past five years, an average of 365 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 366 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% 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 planning activity across Alfredton has maintained a pace of roughly 365 residential approvals annually, delivering 1,829 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Driven by an influx averaging 2.9 new residents per dwelling each year across the prior 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), underlying property values remain supported by strong demand, with dwellings reflecting an average construction value of $409,000. Non-residential development has likewise seen $12.0 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, underlining continuous commercial investment. Per capita residential approvals in Alfredton stand 92.0% above Rest of Vic., providing purchasers with broader housing selection despite recent moderation in construction volume.
This building rate materially outstrips national benchmarks, highlighting substantial residential developer commitment. Detached houses account for 98.0% of recent construction while attached dwellings represent 2.0%, reinforcing low-density suburban living tailored to families and buyers seeking spacious footprints. With a ratio of approximately 87 people per approval, Alfredton demonstrates steady ongoing urban expansion. Projections indicate that Alfredton is slated to add 12,024 residents leading up to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Residential building activity continues to track anticipated population trajectories, though ongoing demographic expansion could intensify market competition among prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Alfredton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Alfredton, worth an estimated $3.02 billion. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.6 billion. 28 are already under construction and 37 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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Urban development, major project delivery, and planning investments serve as central drivers of community performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 33 key initiatives shaping the immediate area, highlighted by the Ballarat Private Hospital, Circular Economy Precinct, Shayne Reese Swimming Learn to Swim Facility, and Insignia Estate, with further details on significant developments outlined below.
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Lucas Estate Masterplanned Community
Lucas is the largest masterplanned community in Ballarat's history, spanning 220 hectares within the Ballarat West Growth Zone developed by Integra Group. Delivering over 2,500 residential lots across five neighbourhood precincts, the estate features extensive commercial, educational, and recreational infrastructure including the Lucas Town Centre and 32+ hectares of open space. The final construction phase is currently underway with completion anticipated around 2030.
Ballarat Private Hospital
A purpose-built three-storey private hospital development designed to serve the growing Ballarat West corridor. The facility features 24 inpatient beds and six state-of-the-art operating theatres on the upper levels, focused on lower-acuity surgical services. The ground floor acts as a multi-disciplinary medical hub, incorporating radiology, pathology, allied health suites, a pharmacy, and a cafe to support patients and the local community.
La Trobe Street Saleyards Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the historic 12-hectare former Ballarat Saleyards site into a revitalized precinct for employment, creative industries, and residential use. Following its closure in 2018, the site is undergoing extensive remediation and demolition of non-heritage structures, expected to be completed by late 2026. The master plan balances future housing supply with the preservation of locally significant heritage elements including the 1909 Administration Building and Selling Pavilion.
Circular Economy Precinct
A transformational regional circular economy hub at Stage 3B of the Ballarat West Employment Zone, anchored by a $37.1 million Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) with a 30,000-tonne annual capacity. The precinct will co-locate waste management activities with recycling and remanufacturing businesses to process recyclables from the Grampians Central West Region, creating a self-sufficient regional waste management system that reduces landfill, cuts transport emissions, and supports innovation and job creation. The MRF will sort commingled recyclables including plastics, paper, cardboard, metals, and glass for local reprocessing.It is expected to create 62 FTE jobs when operational.
Shayne Reese Swimming Learn to Swim Facility
A purpose-built indoor learn-to-swim facility located at the Lucas Town Centre in Ballarat. Founded by Olympic Gold medalist Shayne Reese, the facility features dedicated heated indoor pools and modern climate control systems tailored for year-round aquatic education programs.
Insignia Estate
A prestigious masterplanned residential estate offering family lots with golf course frontage, modern amenities, parks, and proximity to Ballarat. The development features street names including Insignia Boulevard, Arch Drive, Waterway Drive, Signature Drive, Aspect Parade, and Prince of Wales Boulevard. Properties range from 561m2 to over 1000m2 with quality homes selling from $745,000 to over $1.4 million. The estate is nearing completion with only limited land lots remaining available for purchase.
Ballarat-Carngham Road Upgrade
Planning continues for the duplication and upgrade of approximately 2.4 km of Ballarat-Carngham Road between Dyson Drive and Wiltshire Lane. The project proposes two lanes in each direction, upgraded intersections, pedestrian crossings, shared walking and cycling paths, a central median and associated landscaping to support rapid population growth in Ballarat West. Community consultation concluded in 2025 and planning remains underway, with further funding and a full business case still required before construction can commence.
Ballarat West Growth Area
The Ballarat West Growth Area is a 1,290-hectare greenfield masterplanned community on Ballarat's western edge, comprising three sub-precincts: Bonshaw Creek (approximately 707 hectares), Greenhalghs Road, and Ballarat-Carngham Road. Guided by the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and Development Contributions Plan (DCP), the project is planned to deliver around 15,524 dwellings supporting a future population of about 40,000. On 25 March 2026 the City of Ballarat adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C234ball, incorporating the revised February 2026 PSP and DCP, and submitted it to the Minister for Planning for approval.The revised plan increases housing yield from 14,442 to 15,524 dwellings, raises residential densities in line with state housing policy, and updates infrastructure scope and contributions (Residential DIL rising from 316,339 to 362,610 AUD per hectare). Net developable area is 972.04 hectares once arterial roads, waterways and drainage reserves are excluded. The development includes integrated activity centres, schools, community and recreation hubs, employment precincts, and parkland corridors along Bonshaw, Winter and Kensington Creeks, with arterial connections via Ballarat-Carngham Road and Greenhalghs Road.
11,033 residents of Alfredton are employed, from a labour force of 11,307. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 69.8%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 17,806, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a highly educated talent pool with strong representation in core service sectors, registering an unemployment rate of only 2.4% alongside solid annual employment retention. Figures from March 2026 record 11,033 employed residents, while local unemployment sits 1.3% beneath the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7% and the participation rate achieves an elevated 69.8% against 61.1% across Regional Vic.. Census returns indicate that 16.9% of the workforce operates from home, a metric partly influenced by past Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment demonstrates substantial concentration across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
Industry specialization is especially pronounced in health care & social assistance, where local participation reaches 1.3 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.5% of local jobs compared to 7.5% across the region. A comparison between the Census working population and resident counts suggests that internal employment opportunities within the immediate area remain relatively limited. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM releases shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 0.3% alongside a 0.1% contraction in employment, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in the jobless rate. Across Regional Vic., employment slipped by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment declined by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking workforce demand can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national projections published in Mar-26, which model five- and ten-year industry trends against local sector distributions. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Calibrating these national patterns to Alfredton's employment base indicates projected local job growth of 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population shifts.
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Median household income in Alfredton is $1,952 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $865 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,417 a year against an average of $69,239. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the Alfredton SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $54,417 and a mean income of $69,239, slightly exceeding nationwide figures and surpassing Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $59,652 for median earnings and $75,900 for average earnings as of March 2026. Findings from the 2021 Census position local personal, family, and household earnings around the 61st percentile across Australia.
Distribution analysis shows 35.7% of residents (7,459 individuals) in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the 30.3% observed regionally. Discretionary funds stand at 86.2% of income following housing outlays, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Alfredton had 5,763 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 4% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,698 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, housing stock in Alfredton consisted of 92.7% separate houses and 7.3% alternative housing types including apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership trailed regional standards at 29.7%, while 41.6% of homes were held under a mortgage and 28.8% were rented. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $1,698 and weekly rent stood at $370, outpacing Regional Vic. averages of $1,430 and $285. In a broader national context, local mortgage servicing costs remain below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also sitting below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Alfredton counted 5,763 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,152 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 77.8% of local households, encompassing couples with children at 39.0%, couples without children at 24.9%, and single parent households at 13.2%. The remaining 22.2% comprises non-family residences, consisting of single-person dwellings at 19.0% and share houses at 3.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 people exceeds the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
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29.8% of adults in Alfredton hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,707 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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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Alfredton displays a prominent tertiary education profile, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, surpassing benchmarks for both Rest of Vic. (21.7%) and the broader SA4 region (24.6%). Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 19.0%, accompanied by postgraduate awards (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational and technical training is equally well established, with 33.4% of the population aged 15+ holding applied qualifications across certificates (22.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 33.8% of the local population currently enrolled in education.
Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 12.1%, secondary education represents 9.9%, and 5.3% are enrolled in tertiary study programs.
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Public transport in Alfredton reaches 43 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 450 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Alfredton comprises 43 active passenger stops served by 2 distinct transit routes, providing an aggregate of 2,550 weekly services. Network access is considered moderate, with residents located an average distance of 446 meters from their nearest stop. Reflecting its suburban commuter profile, 96% of trips rely on private vehicles, with vehicle density averaging 1.6 per household. In addition, 16.9% of workers operated from home according to 2021 Census records collected during COVID-19 conditions. Transit schedules deliver an average frequency of 364 daily trips across the local network, representing approximately 59 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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68.4% of residents in Alfredton report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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 across Alfredton demonstrate favorable community well-being based on AreaSearch assessments of chronic illness and mortality statistics. While general illness rates remain contained overall, elevated rates are evident among senior vulnerable segments, and private health insurance adoption slightly leads typical SA2 levels at roughly 54% of the community (~11,261 people) compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic.. Asthma and mental health conditions constitute the primary reported health challenges locally, affecting 9.4% and 9.6% of residents, while 68.4% of the population reported experiencing no long-term medical issues against 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Health outcomes among working-age individuals align closely with standard norms. Residents aged 65 and over account for 13.9% of the population (2,906 people), well below the 24.0% regional proportion, though health outcomes for this senior demographic face specific hurdles and rank lower nationally than the overall community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Alfredton is largely Australian-born, at 83.8% of residents, with 13.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.8%) and Australian (27.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics in Alfredton align closely with regional patterns, with Australian-born citizens comprising 83.8% of the population, Australian citizenship at 89.7%, and 86.5% of households using only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith group at 46.3% of the community, while the category of Other demonstrates the clearest divergence, representing 1.3% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.. Ancestry data tracking parental birthplace shows the leading ancestral backgrounds in Alfredton to be English (28.8%), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (9.9%). Notable variations against regional figures are evident among other heritages, including Indian ancestry at 3.5% (compared to 0.8% across the region), Dutch at 2.1% (versus 1.7% regionally), and Scottish representation at 8.6% (compared to 8.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Alfredton is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 26.7% 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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Alfredton maintains a distinctly youthful demographic structure. In estimates updated to August 2026, children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 36.7% of the population against 28.5% across Regional Vic., whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise only 13.9% compared to 24.0% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 34 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census and positioning the locality 9 years younger than the Regional Vic. median of 43 recorded at that Census. The proportion of residents aged 0 - 24 has shifted from 38.0% at the Census to an estimated 36.7%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic expansion will be led by the 25 - 44 age bracket, which is forecast to add 4,449 residents (76%) to reach a total of 10,283.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Alfredton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 20 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 1,623 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,835 at the 2021 Census → 20,894 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 (201011001). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.