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Altona Meadows has an estimated 18,800 residents, up from 18,479 at the 2021 Census — a change of 321 people, or 1.7%. That puts 1,784 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count in Altona Meadows stands at approximately 18,800 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 321 people (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 18,479 people were counted. This updated figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 18,783 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 27 validated new addresses registered following the Census benchmark. Consequently, population density settles at 1,783 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level observed across AreaSearch's nationwide benchmarks. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 86.3% of total population additions over recent intervals.
Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, utilizing 2022 as a base year, are applied across SA2 locations by AreaSearch. Where SA2 data points are missing, 2023 Victorian State Government Regional and LGA forecasts are integrated via a weighted aggregation framework converting LGA figures down to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket expansion rates derived from these aggregated series are subsequently extended across all territories for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated demographic changes indicate future growth tracking slightly beneath the median of SA2 localities evaluated by AreaSearch, with an expected expansion of 1,481 persons through to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 7.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
120 new dwellings have been approved in Altona Meadows over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% 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 Meadows have averaged approximately 24 dwellings annually, totaling 120 homes sanctioned over the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-22 to FY-26). Following prior population declines, incoming residential stock appears balanced against local demand to provide sufficient buyer choice, with approved dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $414,000 in line with wider regional norms. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $19.7 million across the current financial year, signaling steady non-residential development. Dwelling creation in Altona Meadows is substantially subdued compared with Greater Melbourne, trailing the per-capita metropolitan benchmark by 84.0%.
Such restrained additions typically reinforce values and strengthen buyer demand for existing properties. Construction volumes also lag national benchmarks, highlighting the established urban footprint and potential regulatory or planning limits. Approved residential construction comprises 62.0% detached houses alongside 38.0% townhouses or apartments, with this broader inclusion of attached formats providing diverse price tiers spanning detached family dwellings to cost-effective medium-density formats. This represents a distinct shift from the existing built landscape (where houses make up 85.0%), indicating shrinking supplies of greenfield land alongside shifting resident preferences and affordability requirements. Overall, a metric of roughly 737 people per dwelling approval underscores the mature nature of the local housing market. Projections indicate that Altona Meadows will add 1,464 residents up to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). If current building volumes remain unchanged, dwelling additions could fall short of resident inflows, likely heightening market competition and supporting upward pressure on dwelling prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Altona Meadows
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Altona Meadows, worth an estimated $134 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44 billion. 28 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and infrastructure upgrades exert a decisive impact on local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 key infrastructure developments with potential local influence. Notable initiatives include the Central Avenue Duplication and Upgrade, Point Cook Community Hospital, Greening the Pipeline, and Somerdale Heights, with primary projects detailed below.
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Point Cook Road and Central Avenue Intersection Upgrade
Major road upgrade replacing the existing roundabout with a signalised intersection, constructing a new outbound Princes Freeway exit ramp, adding extra traffic lanes on Point Cook Road and Central Avenue, improving pedestrian crossings and shared walking and cycling paths, and increasing capacity for around 28,000 vehicles each day. Construction is underway with completion targeted for mid-2027.
Central Avenue Duplication and Upgrade
The Central Avenue Duplication involves upgrading and duplicating Central Avenue between Lunn Court and Skehan Boulevard in Altona Meadows to improve capacity, traffic flow, and safety. The project also delivers upgraded intersections, enhanced shared walking and cycling paths, and improved public transport connections across Melbourne's western suburbs.
Greening the Pipeline
A 27km transformation of the heritage-listed Main Outfall Sewer reserve into a linear parkland. Recent milestones include the 2025 completion of Zone 5 West in Truganina, featuring an amphitheatre and education lookout. As of May 2026, minor maintenance and lighting upgrades are underway at the Williams Landing Pilot Park to integrate it with the new Arndell Park Stormwater Harvesting system.
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.
Holyoake Parade Reserve, Manor Lakes
Completed active open space and sports reserve delivered by Wyndham City Council at Holyoake Parade, Manor Lakes. The facility includes a sports pavilion with community room, cricket and tennis changerooms, umpires room, accessible toilets, kiosk and kitchen, plus an oval with synthetic cricket wicket, cricket nets, six tennis/pickleball courts, playground, BBQ facilities, basketball court, multi-use court and public toilets. Stage one was still having finishing touches added in late 2025 and the reserve is now listed by Council as an operating hireable venue.
Williams Landing Station Improvements
Station accessibility and amenity upgrade at Williams Landing Station including a new lift on the Wallace Avenue side, new Parkiteer secure bicycle storage, upgraded platform shelters and station amenity improvements. Minor works were completed in late 2025, with lift, shelter and bike storage construction continuing through 2026 under the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution program.
Point Cook South West School Enabling Works
Infrastructure delivery to support new schools, kindergarten and open space in Point Cook South West within the East Werribee Precinct. Includes roads, intersections, drainage and service infrastructure to enable construction and operation of new schools.
Point Cook Community Hospital
The Point Cook Community Hospital is a multi-storey day healthcare facility delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority and operated by Western Health. The project provides urgent care, chemotherapy, dialysis, allied health, and a 160-space multi-deck car park to divert non-critical patients from major emergency departments. Structural works completed in mid-2026 with full operational opening scheduled by late 2026.
10,112 residents of Altona Meadows are employed, from a labour force of 10,643. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,638, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Altona Meadows possesses a qualified workforce distributed across multiple sectors, registering an unemployment rate of 5.0% alongside an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% across the preceding twelve months. Employed locals numbered 10,112 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 0.2% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and the labour participation rate reaches 67.6%, trailing the metropolitan standard of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 26.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The workforce shows pronounced concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where local representation is 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.5% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Melbourne mark of 10.1%. Given the divergence between Census counts of local jobs and working residents, this largely residential district generates a relatively low volume of internal employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the twelve-month period to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 1.9% while the local workforce rose by 1.9%, leaving joblessness practically steady. Over the identical timeframe across Greater Melbourne, employment increased by 2.1%, the labour pool expanded by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide indicative medium-term expectations for local employment demand. These five- and ten-year models have been weighted against the local industry distribution to gauge potential trajectories. Nationwide employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though sector-specific trajectories vary widely. Extrapolating these industry projections across the local workforce structure indicates prospective employment gains of 6.2% across five years and 12.9% across ten years for Altona Meadows (representing a weighted baseline calculation that excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Altona Meadows is $1,573 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $730 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,837 a year against an average of $62,694. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data compiled at postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the Altona Meadows SA2 track below countrywide averages, recording a median of $55,837 and a mean of $62,694. By comparison, Greater Melbourne logged a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $61,209 for median income and $68,725 for average income as of March 2026. 2021 Census records show that personal, family, and household earnings within Altona Meadows sit within modest tiers, occupying the 34th to 39th percentiles.
The primary earnings cohort includes 34.3% of earners receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,448 residents), aligning with the wider metropolitan proportion of 32.8%. Residual income after housing costs accounts for 85.6% of funds, placing the area in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Altona Meadows had 7,120 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 5% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $341 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that the residential fabric of Altona Meadows is comprised of 85.1% separate houses and 14.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared to Greater Melbourne where houses represent 67.9% and alternative formats account for 32.1%. Outright ownership reached 38.5%, substantially higher than metropolitan levels, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (34.3%) or rented (27.1%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,700, below the metropolitan median of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $341 against $390 across Greater Melbourne. In a national context, local mortgage servicing costs sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents remain lower than the countrywide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Altona Meadows counted 7,120 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in the area, accounting for 70.5% of total households, consisting of 31.5% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent arrangements. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 29.5%, with single-person residences representing 27.0% and group households comprising 2.5%. The average household size sits at 2.5 people, slightly beneath the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.2% of adults in Altona Meadows hold a university qualification, including 16.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,164 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,035 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 benchmarks indicate that 24.2% of residents hold university credentials, below the Greater Melbourne level of 37.0%, highlighting opportunities for expanded tertiary education programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest tertiary category at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational qualifications are widespread, with 31.7% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade or technical certifications, including 10.7% with advanced diplomas and 21.0% holding certificates. Community participation in education is strong, with 26.0% of the local population actively enrolled in formal study. This cohort comprises 8.4% attending primary school, 6.3% in secondary school, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Altona Meadows reaches 46 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 Altona Meadows comprises 46 operational stops across a dedicated bus network. These interchange points are served by 6 separate transit lines, delivering a combined total of 1,342 weekly trips. Accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 261 meters from their nearest transit boarding point. As an established residential community, external commuting is customary; private vehicles account for 88% of travel journeys, while trains comprise 7%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.3 motor vehicles. Working from home was recorded at 26.6% in the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 191 daily trips across the entire network, translating to roughly 29 weekly departures per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.8% of residents in Altona Meadows report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic illness data highlight notable public health challenges, with health conditions apparent among younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is comparatively subdued at approximately 50% of the community (~9,475 people), trailing both the Greater Melbourne proportion of 56.7% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, reported by 8.5 and 8.0% of the local population, respectively, while 67.8% of residents reported having no long-term health issues compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health measures for working-age adults align closely with broader norms. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 20.7% of the population (3,887 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%, with health profiles among older residents showing some challenges while remaining broadly consistent with nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.9% of Altona Meadows residents were born overseas and 33.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.8%) and English (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Altona Meadows, where 34.9% of residents were born overseas and 33.3% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation, representing 55.2% of local residents. Islam represents a prominent faith community accounting for 4.7% of the area, compared with 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental countries of birth, the primary ancestries identified across Altona Meadows are Australian at 18.8%, English at 18.6%, and Other at 10.7%. Specific cultural backgrounds exhibit elevated local representation relative to regional averages, including Maltese at 6.1% (compared with 1.1% regionally), Macedonian at 2.1% (versus 0.7%), and Croatian at 1.6% (against 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Altona Meadows is 41. 23.2% 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 in Altona Meadows is comparatively older than the Greater Melbourne standard. AreaSearch figures for August 2026 indicate that 20.7% of the population falls into the senior and retiree bracket (65+) compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 25.5% against a metropolitan level of 30.5%. The median age remains at 41, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 4 years higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. Since the Census, the share of seniors and retirees has expanded from 18.0% to an estimated 20.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest demographic increase will occur in the 65+ cohort, expanding by 1,400 residents (36%) to reach 5,288, while the cohorts for children, youth, and younger-to-middle-aged adults are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Altona Meadows
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 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 2 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,479 at the 2021 Census → 18,800 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 (213021342). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.