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Altona has an estimated 14,497 residents, up from 13,556 at the 2021 Census — a change of 941 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 300 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 74.6% of that increase. That puts 820 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Altona stands at approximately 14,497 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 941 individuals (6.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,556 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 14,428 in June 2025 alongside 300 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 820 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures across areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The 6.9% expansion in Altona since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (6.8%), positioning it as a primary driver of growth locally.
This population rise was largely propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 74.6% of the overall demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch adopts the projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 district, released in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 localities omitted from this dataset, AreaSearch incorporates the Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied to all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, a rate of population growth exceeding the median for Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the locality projected to gain 2,026 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to a 13.5% overall increase spanning the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
616 new dwellings have been approved in Altona over the past five years, an average of 123 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 99 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 85, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Altona averages approximately 123 residential building approvals per year, summing to 616 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 78 approvals documented. Given that only 0.9 people per year relocated to the locality for every new home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction activity is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, expanding choices for buyers and supporting population gains that may surpass current forecasts, while new residences carry an average building cost of $430,000—slightly above the regional benchmark—pointing to a focus on premium projects.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $145.8 million this financial year, pointing to robust local business investment. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Altona maintains comparable building approval rates on a per-capita basis, helping sustain market equilibrium in line with metropolitan trends. Recent residential construction is split between standalone houses at 30.0% and medium-to-high density formats (townhouses or apartments) at 70.0%. This pivot toward higher-density housing offers accessible points of entry and holds appeal for downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 64.0% houses), signaling a dwindling supply of vacant land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and a demand for more varied, economical housing types. With approximately 149 people per residential approval, Altona displays the attributes of an expanding area. Future forecasts point to Altona gaining 1,957 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under current construction trends, the supply of new housing is positioned to comfortably satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population growth to outstrip current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Altona
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Altona, worth an estimated $986 million. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.4 billion. 30 are already under construction and 30 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning updates. In total, 23 initiatives have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Primary projects include the Maidstone Street Level Crossing Removal (Altona), Level Crossing Removal - Maidstone Street Altona, the Altona / Racecourse Road Ford Crossing Rebuild, and the Altona Pier Redevelopment, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Maidstone Street Level Crossing Removal (Altona)
Removal of the dangerous and congested level crossing at Maidstone Street, Altona on the Werribee Line by constructing a new road bridge over the rail corridor. The bridge features patterned surfaces, porthole-inspired windows, a new pedestrian and bike path on the western side, street lighting, and landscaping with over 70 native trees and 12,000 plants reflecting the nearby Altona Grasslands. The project removes congestion for more than 14,400 vehicles that use the crossing daily, with boom gates currently down over 20 percent of the morning peak.Major construction is underway, with the crossing set to be gone for good in 2027 and the Werribee Line boom gate free by 2030.
Level Crossing Removal - Maidstone Street Altona
The Victorian Government's Level Crossing Removal Project is removing the Maidstone Street level crossing by constructing a new road bridge over the Werribee Line. Major construction is underway, with bridge beam installation in progress, a temporary road now operating to maintain traffic flow, and almost 700 metres of new shared walking and cycling paths being delivered. The crossing is scheduled to be removed and the bridge opened in 2027.
Halcyon Communities
Portfolio of four Stockland Halcyon over-55s land lease communities across Melbourne's south-east, south-west and north: Halcyon Evergreen in Clyde (295 homes, $14M clubhouse now open), Halcyon Jardin in Clyde North (280 homes, $13M clubhouse under construction), Halcyon Highlands in Mickleham (239 homes, $13.5M clubhouse under construction, opening early 2026), and Halcyon Horizon in Armstrong Creek near Geelong (234 homes). Communities feature resort-style pools, gyms, health and wellness centres, clubhouses, bar, cinema, bowling greens and pickleball courts, within gated, CCTV-monitored settings.Homes are architecturally designed, 7-star energy rated with standard solar systems, offered with no stamp duty and no exit fees.
Altona / Racecourse Road Ford Crossing Rebuild
$1.9 million project to rebuild the Altona / Racecourse Road Ford Crossing at the lower end of Kororoit Creek. Upgrade will improve flood resilience, vehicle access during high water events, and enhance safety for motorists and pedestrians using this important local connection.
Altona Pier Redevelopment
The $11.9 million redevelopment of the historic Altona Pier, completed in January 2024, delivered a new 310-metre-long Y-shaped pier with timber decking, modern lighting, handrails, accessible lower landing for swimming and boating, seating (including from salvaged timber), and emergency vehicle access. Managed by Parks Victoria, the project provides a safe, accessible facility for fishing, boating, walking, recreation, and community gatherings on Port Phillip Bay.
Bruce Comben Reserve Master Plan
Master plan development for Bruce Comben Reserve in Altona Meadows including upgrades to sports facilities, playground equipment, walking tracks, and community amenities. Project aims to enhance recreational opportunities and community gathering spaces for growing residential population in the area.
Mobil Melbourne Terminal Conversion
Conversion of the former Altona refinery into one of Australia's largest fuel import and storage terminals, leveraging existing tanks, pipelines and deep-water wharf access at Gellibrand. The terminal is fully operational, supplying approximately 40% of Victoria's fuel needs. Additional storage capacity of almost 250 million litres was commissioned by mid-2025 to meet the federal government's Minimum Stockholding Obligation. Demolition of former refinery process units and associated infrastructure commenced September 2025, with works continuing through to end of 2027.Contractor Liberty Industrial is carrying out the demolition. Parts of the site not required for terminal operations may be rezoned for alternative industrial or commercial uses in future.
Altona Connect
Altona Connect is a completed trade and restricted retail destination at the gateway of the Altona Garden Industrial Estate, featuring six commercial tenancies each offering 625 square metres of flexible retail space with complementary mezzanine offices and back-of-house warehouse areas. The development features modern amenities, secure roller shutters, native landscaping, and high-quality design for trade suppliers and restricted retail businesses.
8,172 residents of Altona are employed, from a labour force of 8,366. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 69.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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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Altona is characterized by a highly educated workforce, with professional services heavily represented, a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, and an estimated employment expansion of 1.9% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 8,172 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.4% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and labor force participation matching the metropolitan level of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 40.1%, worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions during this period should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.
Public administration & safety stands out as a key area of local specialization, with its employment share reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance employs only 11.3% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 14.2% average across Greater Melbourne. A ratio of 0.6 local jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates an above-average volume of local employment opportunities. An AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the year leading to March 2026, the count of employed individuals rose by 1.9% and the labor force grew by 2.0%, which kept the unemployment rate relatively unchanged. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and its labor force expand by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Altona. These forecasts, looking five and ten years ahead, have been aligned with local employment sectors to project growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably across different industries. Applying these industry-specific trends to the local employment structure suggests Altona's job numbers will grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Altona is $1,861 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $945 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,816 a year against an average of $83,362. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer incomes in the Altona SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $67,816 and an average of $83,362. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $74,340 (median) and $91,381 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal income at the 72nd percentile ($945 weekly) and household income at the 56th percentile.
Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 28.5% of the local population (4,131 people), which is comparable to the 32.8% recorded across the broader region. Residents retain 85.1% of their income for non-housing costs, and the area is situated in the 7th decile of the national SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Altona had 5,591 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 8% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. 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, the housing mix in Altona consisted of 63.9% standalone houses and 36.1% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The rate of home ownership in Altona was notably higher than the metropolitan average at 38.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (31.1%) or rented (30.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,200, while the median weekly rent matched the metropolitan figure of $390, compared to Melbourne's overall figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, Altona's mortgage costs are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Altona counted 5,591 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,979 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of homes at 67.2%, consisting of couples with children at 28.7%, couples without children at 27.5%, and single parent families at 9.8%. The remaining 32.8% of households are non-family arrangements, with single-person households representing 30.6% and group housing making up 2.4%. The median household size of 2.3 people is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.5% of adults in Altona hold a university qualification, including 22.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 18.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,959 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,079 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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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, as university completion rates (35.5% of residents aged 15+) surpass the national average of 30.4% and the SA4 regional average of 32.0%, showing a strong local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 29.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (18.8%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 26.9% of the local population currently engaged in formal studies.
This total includes 9.7% of residents attending primary school, 6.3% in secondary school, and 4.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Altona reaches 76 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 76 active stops within Altona, consisting of various bus options. These stops are serviced by 10 separate routes, which combine to support 3,658 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 190 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban character of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 82%, followed by trains at 10%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per dwelling, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high share of residents, 40.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements. Transit service frequency averages 522 trips per day across the network, which translates to approximately 48 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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69.0% of residents in Altona report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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 show excellent results in Altona, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with younger age groups showing exceptionally low rates of common health conditions. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 61% of the population (8,814 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.8 and 7.7% of residents, respectively, while 69.0% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The population aged under 65 shows better than average health profiles. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the local population (3,002 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health profiles among these older residents are above average, although they rank lower nationally than the younger segments of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.2% of Altona residents were born overseas and 20.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.7%) and Australian (20.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Altona exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than most suburban markets, with 29.2% of its residents born outside of Australia and 20.2% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.5% of local residents. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Islam, which accounts for 2.0% of the population, compared to a higher average of 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent countries of birth, the primary ancestries represented in Altona are English at 23.7%, Australian at 20.1%, and Irish at 8.8%.
In addition, there are notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Maltese ancestry is highly represented at 4.5% of Altona (compared to 1.1% regionally), Croatian ancestry stands at 1.3% (compared to 0.7%), and Macedonian ancestry is at 0.9% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Altona is 42. 19.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 years in Altona is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age group is highly represented at 14.8% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 10.0%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 15 to 24 cohort has increased its share from 8.2% to 9.6%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 11.6% to 10.0%. Projections for the year 2041 show notable demographic shifts for Altona, led by the 55 to 64 group, which is expected to grow by 33% (an increase of 563 people, rising from 1,719 to 2,283).
Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Altona
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 300 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,556 at the 2021 Census → 14,497 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (213021341). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.