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Alphington - Fairfield has an estimated 9,767 residents, up from 8,994 at the 2021 Census — a change of 773 people, or 8.6%. 125 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 80.3% of that increase. That puts 3,380 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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As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the total population of Alphington - Fairfield to be approximately 9,767. This represents an expansion of 773 people (8.6%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 8,994 people. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 9,749 recorded in June 2025, alongside 125 validated new addresses established post-Census. With a resultant density of 3,379 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper quartile across national areas assessed by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the district's 8.6% increase since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 benchmark (8.0%), establishing it as an area of notable regional growth.
This expansion was predominantly supported by net overseas migration, which made up around 80.3% of recent demographic gains. Population projections for each SA2 region are drawn from ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch integrates VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, utilizing a weighted aggregation approach to step down LGA figures to the SA2 level. Age-cohort growth trends derived through this aggregation are applied across all territories for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Forward-looking estimates place the area in the top 10 percent of statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, with the local count projected to expand by 4,166 persons through to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall rise of 42.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
190 new dwellings have been approved in Alphington - Fairfield over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Alphington - Fairfield have averaged around 38 each year, accumulating to 190 homes. During the 5 financial years spanning FY-22 and FY-26, construction coincided with an average addition of 1.1 new residents per approved dwelling annually, indicating a balanced market environment; however, this ratio has climbed to 4.4 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing toward rising local demand and tighter dwelling supply. Approved residential builds carry an average expected construction cost of $730,000, underscoring a developer focus on high-end, premium housing.
In addition, commercial approvals have reached $13.8 million in the current financial year, highlighting steady non-residential development investment. Building activity within Alphington - Fairfield tracks above the Greater Melbourne benchmark on a per-capita basis (standing 14.0% above regional levels over the 5 year period), supporting diverse purchasing options while helping underpin local asset values, despite a moderation in recent building volume. Approved residential construction is divided between 45.0% standalone homes and 55.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density dwelling options offers more accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Measuring approximately 345 people per dwelling approval, the precinct demonstrates characteristics of an established, developed market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, demographic forecasts indicate that Alphington - Fairfield is set to add 4,148 residents by 2041. Should dwelling construction persist at historic rates, residential supply may struggle to match incoming resident numbers, which could intensify competition among purchasers and provide upward support for local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Alphington - Fairfield
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Alphington - Fairfield, worth an estimated $203 million. A further 136 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.1 billion. 49 are already under construction and 52 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major development initiatives, and planning schemes play a vital role in shaping community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 17 key infrastructure projects poised to influence the locality. Prominent works include Alphington Village, Paper House Alphington, Samma Place, Ivanhoe, and the Fairfield Station Precinct Redevelopment, which represent the most significant developments underway.
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Paper House Alphington
A boutique residential development of 79 architect-designed apartments and townhouses within the YarraBend masterplan on the former Amcor Paper Mill site in Alphington. The building retains a heritage mill facade and is positioned within the riverfront precinct, offering residents access to YarraBend amenities including the Health and Wellness Centre, The Bend retail district, and 300m of Yarra River frontage.
Fairfield Station Precinct Redevelopment
Proposed revitalisation of the Fairfield Station precinct following the cancellation of the multi-deck commuter car park. Planning focuses on streetscape upgrades, improved pedestrian and cycling connectivity within the Fairfield Village heritage precinct, and long-term urban renewal as part of the Heidelberg Road Corridor plan.
Greenfield Apartments
Contemporary 4-storey low-rise development at 29 Railway Place featuring 26 apartments (1 and 2 bedroom). Modern amenities including oak timber floors, stone benchtops, secure basement parking, storage, Miele appliances, and communal rooftop garden with BBQ facilities.
Alphington Village
A major mixed-use precinct on the former Amcor Paper Mill site, featuring 632 build-to-rent apartments, 150 affordable housing units, and 25,000sqm of retail and commercial space. The development includes six towers ranging from 5 to 14 levels, a Coles supermarket, ALDI, childcare centre, and community facilities centered around a village square.
YarraBend - The Mills Alphington
YarraBend is Glenvill Developments' $1.2 billion masterplanned community on the 16.5-hectare former Amcor paper mill site in Alphington, 6.5km from Melbourne CBD. The Mills is a completed sub-precinct within YarraBend featuring 137 DKO-designed townhouses and loft-style residences that draw on the site's industrial heritage. The broader YarraBend precinct comprises approximately 1,500 dwellings across multiple precincts including apartments, townhouses, heritage warehouse conversions, and riverfront homes. Active construction continues on later precincts including Seren Row and Tambour Townhouses.Amenities include a world-class subterranean wellness centre with pools and spa, The Bend dining and retail precinct, 300 metres of Yarra River frontage, and multiple parks.
Thomas Embling Hospital Expansion
The Victorian Government is investing 515.7 million AUD to expand the Thomas Embling Hospital forensic mental health facility. The project delivers 82 additional beds, including a 34-bed women's precinct and a 48-bed medium security men's facility. It also features a new entry complex, clinical administration facilities, and a multi-deck carpark. This expansion implements key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.
Bastings Community
47 architecturally designed, fossil fuel-free townhouses by KUD for Lucent Group. Features a 7.5 Star NatHERS rating, rooftop solar, north-facing courtyards, and a central communal space.
Park Avenue Alphington
Mid-rise apartment development at 700 Heidelberg Road. 8-storey building with 80 residences and 104 car spaces. Located next to Alphington Park. Pre-construction phase by Giancorp Property Group.
6,072 residents of Alphington - Fairfield are employed, from a labour force of 6,353. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 76.1%. 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. 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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Alphington - Fairfield features an accomplished local workforce with substantial representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and an estimated 4.2% employment growth over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,072, with unemployment sitting 0.3% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. The local participation rate is exceptionally strong at 76.1%, compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records also indicated that 50.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, an outcome influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training sectors.
The local economy demonstrates a pronounced concentration in professional & technical services, with local representation reaching 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, construction employment remains relatively low at 5.5%, compared to 9.7% across the broader region. While local jobs exist, comparison of the Census working population against resident counts indicates that a substantial proportion of workers commute to employment hubs outside the area. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 4.2% alongside a 3.7% increase in the labour force, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment increase by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.3%, leading to an unemployment uptick of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future sector demand across five and ten-year timeframes. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce distribution implies potential employment gains of 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years in Alphington - Fairfield (as an illustrative weighting model that does not factor in localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Alphington - Fairfield is $2,112 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,098 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,409 a year against an average of $101,740. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Alphington - Fairfield SA2 sit in the top percentile across Australia. The median taxpayer income in the area is $71,409 and the average income is $101,740, compared to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 puts estimated figures at roughly $78,279 (median) and $111,527 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census ranks local household, family, and individual incomes between the 73rd and 85th percentiles nationally.
Around 26.3% of residents (2,568 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, broadly tracking the regional share of 32.8%. Local affluence is further evidenced by 36.7% of individuals earning more than $3,000 per week, bolstering high-end retail and commercial trade. Housing expenses account for 14.2% of income, placing local disposable earnings in the 75th percentile, while the SEIFA income measure positions the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Alphington - Fairfield had 3,690 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 26% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Alphington - Fairfield consists of 51.9% houses and 48.1% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, units, and apartments), contrasting with metropolitan Melbourne where 67.9% are houses and 32.1% are other dwellings. Outright home ownership matches the metropolitan Melbourne proportion of 31.5%, while mortgaged properties represent 30.2% and rental homes make up 38.3%. Median monthly mortgage costs stand at $2,200 (compared to $2,000 across metropolitan Melbourne), while median weekly rent is $381 (compared to $390 regionally). On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments significantly exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Alphington - Fairfield counted 3,690 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,007 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 60.5% of total households, comprising couples with children (28.8%), couples without children (23.2%), and single parent households (7.6%). The remaining 39.5% comprises non-family residences, consisting of single-person households at 33.5% and group arrangements at 5.9%. The area records an average household size of 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.8% of adults in Alphington - Fairfield hold a university qualification, including 31.7% with a bachelor degree and 15.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 9.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 693 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,148 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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Alphington - Fairfield displays exceptional educational attainment levels, with 54.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree, substantially exceeding the 33.4% recorded in VIC and 30.4% in Australia. This strong intellectual foundation supports high participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 31.7% of the adult population, postgraduate qualifications by 15.9%, and graduate diplomas by 7.2%. Vocational qualifications are held by 17.9% of persons aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificate credentials (9.5%). Community engagement in learning is robust, with 29.8% of the local population actively enrolled in study.
This includes 9.1% attending tertiary institutions, 8.0% in primary schooling, and 6.8% enrolled in secondary education programs.
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Public transport in Alphington - Fairfield reaches 61 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 in Alphington - Fairfield is supported by 61 active transit stops operating across a network of buses. These facilities are served by 12 distinct routes providing 5,452 passenger trips each week, resulting in strong local accessibility where residents are located an average of 131 meters from their closest stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this residential setting, with private vehicles accounting for 67% of journeys to work, trains capturing 13%, and bicycles representing 8%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.0 per dwelling, below broader regional norms.
Furthermore, 50.5% of working residents operated from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related working arrangements. Across all transit routes, service scheduling provides an average of 778 daily departures, translating to roughly 89 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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70.7% of residents in Alphington - Fairfield report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes throughout Alphington - Fairfield, characterized by low mortality and low incidence of chronic health conditions across all cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, covering approximately 71% of residents (6,973 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% across Australia. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported ailments, diagnosed in 8.0% and 10.3% of the community, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health measures among residents aged under 65 are stronger than broader averages.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 14.7% of the population (1,430 people) and exhibit positive health outcomes that align closely with national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Alphington - Fairfield is largely Australian-born, at 76.7% of residents, with 19.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.2%) and Australian (20.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Alphington - Fairfield exhibits higher cultural diversity than many comparable markets, with 23.3% of residents born abroad and 19.9% utilizing a non-English language in the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 37.1% of the population. In terms of distinct community concentrations, Judaism represents 0.3% of the local population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading heritages in Alphington - Fairfield are English (23.2%), Australian (20.3%), and Irish (10.9%). Specific cultural communities also demonstrate distinct concentrations relative to regional benchmarks, including Greek heritage at 5.6% (compared to 2.7% regionally), Italian at 7.4% (compared to 5.2%), and Macedonian at 0.9% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Alphington - Fairfield is 38. 29.7% 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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The age distribution of Alphington - Fairfield closely aligns with Greater Melbourne, showing a maximum variance of 4.0 percentage points across age groups. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38 years, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, which decreased from 26.7% to an estimated 24.9%. Forecasts to 2041 indicate that this 45 - 64 cohort will capture the largest volume of growth, expanding by 1,284 residents (53%) to total 3,711.
Meanwhile, the retiree and senior group (65+) is projected to see the fastest rate of growth, increasing by 88% to 2,693 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Alphington - Fairfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 8 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 Jun 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 — 125 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,994 at the 2021 Census → 9,767 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 (206021110). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.