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Altona has an estimated 14,524 residents, up from 13,556 at the 2021 Census — a change of 968 people, or 7.1%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 318 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 74.6% of that increase. That puts 822 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Altona stands at approximately 14,524 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 13,556 people, this indicates an expansion of 968 people (7.1%). This updated figure draws upon an ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,428 as of June 2025 alongside 318 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. The local population density calculates to 821 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks across locations assessed by AreaSearch. With a 7.1% expansion since the 2021 census, Altona outpaced the wider SA3 area (6.9%), establishing itself as a regional growth leader.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 74.6% of recent population gains. Projections for each SA2 area utilised by AreaSearch originate from ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 with 2022 serving as the base year. Where SA2 locations lack direct coverage, AreaSearch incorporates VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting figures through weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-cohort growth trends derived from this modeling are similarly applied to all localities between 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic shifts, Altona is forecasted to achieve above median population growth relative to statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the locality projected to add 2,019 persons to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, translating to an overall rise of 13.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
586 new dwellings have been approved in Altona over the past five years, an average of 117 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 117 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 32% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Altona have averaged approximately 117 per annum, totaling 586 homes over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same period across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the area registered an average of just 0.9 people arriving annually per constructed home, meaning residential supply matches or exceeds local demand, expanding options for prospective buyers while accommodating potential population gains above projections. New dwellings carry an average construction value of $553,000, which sits moderately above regional levels and highlights a focus on quality construction.
Concurrently, commercial building approvals reached $145.8 million this financial year, underlining robust commercial investment locally. On a per-person metric, dwelling approval rates in Altona align closely with Greater Melbourne, maintaining steady market balance alongside surrounding districts despite a recent cooling in overall building volume. Recent residential development comprises 32.0% detached houses and 68.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density formats provides accessible pricing for incoming buyers while catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend contrasts sharply with the established housing stock (currently 64.0% houses), reflecting tightening availability of greenfield land alongside shifting lifestyle demands and affordability considerations. Recording roughly 176 people per dwelling approval, Altona displays typical indicators of an active growth area. Projections indicate that Altona will expand by 1,923 residents through to 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided construction activity maintains its current pace, residential delivery appears well-positioned to satisfy future demand, sustaining advantageous conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.3 billion. 31 are already under construction and 34 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 projects, and urban planning developments play a pivotal role in shaping an area's economic and community trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 23 projects expected to influence Altona. Notable initiatives include the Maidstone Street Level Crossing Removal (Altona), Level Crossing Removal - Maidstone Street Altona, Altona / Racecourse Road Ford Crossing Rebuild, and the Altona Pier Redevelopment, with key details provided in the following project overview.
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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 69.7%. 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 features a highly educated local workforce with substantial representation in professional services, complemented by a low unemployment rate of 2.3% and an annual estimated employment growth rate of 1.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,172, while local unemployment sits 2.4% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, alongside a labour force participation rate matching Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 40.1% of working locals indicated they work from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures. Resident employment centers primarily within health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical disciplines.
Public administration & safety shows distinctive local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.5 times higher than the broader region. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 11.3% of workers in Altona compared to 14.2% across Greater Melbourne, representing an under-represented sector locally. A ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident recorded at the Census demonstrates a higher-than-average volume of local employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, Altona experienced a 1.9% rise in employment and a 2.0% increase in the total labour force, holding the unemployment rate largely steady. Over the same timeframe across Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1%, the labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment climbed by 0.2 percentage points. Five- and ten-year national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 offer guidance on prospective local hiring trends when aligned with Altona's industry structure. While national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary across individual sectors. Applying these industry weightings to Altona's local job composition indicates employment could expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for illustrative context without incorporating localized demographic adjustments).
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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Taxation statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the Altona SA2 among the upper tiers nationally, featuring a median income of $67,816 and an average income of $83,362. These results significantly exceed Greater Melbourne, where the median income is $57,688 and the average income is $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $74,340 (median) and $91,381 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings placed at the 72nd percentile ($945 weekly), whereas household earnings reached the 56th percentile.
A substantial 28.5% of residents (4,139 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring broader regional distributions where 32.8% occupy this bracket. After meeting accommodation costs, residents retain 85.1% of income for living expenses, positioning the area within the 7th decile of the 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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At the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Altona consisted of 63.9% houses alongside 36.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared with 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright home ownership in Altona stood at 38.3%, well above the Melbourne metro level, while remaining properties were held under a mortgage (31.1%) or occupied by tenants (30.6%). Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $2,200, exceeding the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent matched the metro figure at $390. Across Australia, Altona's monthly mortgage commitments sit substantially above the national mark of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Altona counted 5,591 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,990 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 arrangements constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 67.2%, including 28.7% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 32.8% of the total, driven by single-person dwellings at 30.6% and group households at 2.4%. With an average of 2.3 people per dwelling, household sizes in Altona are somewhat smaller than the Greater Melbourne median 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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Educational attainment in the area is prominent across the region, with 35.5% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary qualifications, tracking higher than both the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region figure of 32.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational and technical pathways are also well represented, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (18.8%). Participation in formal study remains strong, with 26.9% of the local population actively undertaking education.
Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 9.7%, secondary schooling represents 6.3%, and tertiary studies comprise 4.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Altona reaches 75 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 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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Local transit analysis identifies 75 active transport stops in Altona providing bus connections across 11 individual routes, delivering 4,850 weekly passenger trips in total. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with residents situated an average distance of 191 meters from their nearest transit point. As a primarily residential community, outward travel is common, with private vehicles accounting for 82% of journeys and trains carrying 10%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 per dwelling, below regional norms. In addition, 40.1% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, a metric subject to pandemic-related conditions.
Across all transit lines, service levels average 692 trips per day, which translates to roughly 64 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 assessments across Altona indicate positive community outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and chronic illness metrics, with younger age groups showing minimal prevalence of standard health ailments. Private health insurance uptake is notably high, covering approximately 61% of the population (8,830 people), outperforming Greater Melbourne at 56.7% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent health concerns in the community, affecting 7.8 and 7.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.0% of locals report having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 display better than average health outcomes. Senior citizens aged 65 and over make up 20.4% of the population (2,968 people), exceeding the 15.1% proportion observed in Greater Melbourne. While health metrics for older residents track above average, their relative national ranking is slightly lower than that of the broader local demographic.
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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Cultural diversity in Altona surpasses that of many surrounding suburbs, with 29.2% of locals born overseas and 20.2% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 49.5% of the community. In contrast, Islam is less represented locally at 2.0% of residents compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Reflecting parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestral backgrounds in Altona are English (23.7%), Australian (20.1%), and Irish (8.8%). Several European heritages also show distinct local concentrations relative to regional averages, including Maltese at 4.5% (vs 1.1% regionally), Croatian at 1.3% (vs 0.7%), and Macedonian at 0.9% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Altona is 42. 19.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Altona exhibits a mature demographic structure skewed toward mature families. Based on August 2026 updates, retirees and seniors (65+) account for 20.4% of residents, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 26.4% against a regional benchmark of 32.1%. The median age is estimated at 42, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years higher than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has decreased from 28.1% to an estimated 26.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are projected to drive the majority of local growth by expanding 25% (an addition of 978 residents) to reach 4,897. The retiree and elderly segment is expected to see the fastest rate of growth, climbing 33% to 3,945, while the young to middle aged adult cohort is projected to contract.
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 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 | Aug 2026 last 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 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 — 318 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,556 at the 2021 Census → 14,524 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 (213021341). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.