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Ararat Surrounds has an estimated 3,188 residents. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Ararat Surrounds stands at approximately 3,188 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 16 individuals (0.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,204 residents. This variation is derived using the ABS estimated resident population of 3,181 as of June 2025 alongside an additional 33 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population count corresponds to a density ratio of 0.80 persons per square kilometer, indicating a setting with generous personal space. Although Ararat Surrounds recorded a 0.5% contraction since the 2021 census, its performance was stronger than the wider SA3 area (-1.6%).
Demographic expansion in the locality was chiefly supported by overseas migration, which served as virtually the sole source of population increases in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In cases where SA2 locations lack this data, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population increases from LGA to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates obtained from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is projected to run slightly below the median of national regional areas, with the region anticipated to grow by 256 individuals to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total rise of 7.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
58 new dwellings have been approved in Ararat Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, running ahead of 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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Dwelling approvals in Ararat Surrounds have run at an average of approximately 11 per year, amounting to 58 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 13 approvals have been documented. Because the population has decreased recently, the volume of housing supply has remained sufficient for local demand, yielding a balanced property market with favorable options for buyers, while new residential projects are built at an average cost of $356,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $9.1 million in this financial year, suggesting a modest focus on non-residential development.
Ararat Surrounds maintains building rates per capita that are comparable to the Rest of Vic., preserving a market balance in line with adjacent regions. Furthermore, recent building activity has consisted entirely of standalone houses, maintaining the low-density profile of the region with an emphasis on separate dwellings that appeal to buyers looking for space. With approximately 221 people for each dwelling approval, Ararat Surrounds exhibits the typical markers of a low-density environment. Long-term projections indicate that Ararat Surrounds will add 249 inhabitants by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimates by AreaSearch. In light of current construction trends, future residential supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ararat Surrounds
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Ararat Surrounds, worth an estimated $360 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.96 billion. 20 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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 performance is heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, major works, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Important initiatives include the Western Highway Upgrade - Ararat to Stawell, the Great Western Future Plan 2014-2024, the Western Highway Ballarat to Stawell Upgrade, and the Ararat to Maryborough Line Upgrades (Murray Basin Rail Project), with the provided list highlighting the projects that are most relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Western Highway Upgrade - Ararat to Stawell
Planning continues for duplication of the Western Highway between Ararat and Stawell. The project includes two lanes in each direction separated by a central median, upgraded intersections, safer local road connections, a bypass north of Great Western, new bridges and overpasses, and improved freight and road safety outcomes. Early environmental investigations and tree surveys are underway while planning and approvals continue.
Great Western Future Plan 2014-2024
A 10-year plan developed in partnership with the Northern Grampians Shire Council and the community to guide the future development and growth of Great Western. The plan considers the impact of the Western Highway bypass and aims to enhance the town's village feel, heritage, and tourism potential, particularly around its wineries.
Western Highway Upgrade
Multi-billion dollar duplication of the Western Highway between Ballarat and Stawell, the busiest national undivided highway in Australia and the key freight link between Melbourne and Adelaide. The Ballarat to Buangor section (55km) is complete. The Buangor to Ararat section (12km, Section 2B) is in preconstruction, with design, Cultural Heritage Management Plan, planning scheme amendment and key environmental approvals now finalised; construction is expected to start before the end of 2026, funded by an additional $446 million joint state and federal commitment announced in the 2026/27 budgets, taking the cost of this section to $1.17 billion.Works include an extra lane in each direction, a centre median, safety barriers, a new interchange at Hillside Road, and new bridges over the railway line and Hopkins River. The Ararat to Stawell section remains in planning. The corridor has recorded 158 crashes and 22 fatalities in the decade to March 2026, underscoring the safety case for the upgrade.
Correa Park Residential Development
Developed by the Pyrenees Shire Council, Correa Park aimed to create affordable residential housing lots to meet the needs of a growing population. The development proceeded in stages over seven years and was completed in 2021. Approximately 100 blocks of land were sold.
Beaufort Lake Caravan Park Upgrade
Phase one of the Beaufort Lake Caravan Park upgrade has been completed, delivering seven new visitor cabins including an all-abilities access cabin (two bedrooms, toilet, kitchen and ramp access). The works form part of a broader $3.8 million masterplan and included associated civil upgrades to power, wastewater, plumbing, roads and drainage. The new cabins double the total cabins in the park to 14 and are intended to support both tourism and short-term worker accommodation.
Beaufort Commuter Car Park Upgrade
A new car park at Beaufort Station, delivered through the Victorian Government's Car Parks for Commuters program. The project includes at least 40 new car parking spaces, two new accessible spaces, and 15 new bicycle hoops. It also features new lighting and CCTV for enhanced security and landscaping.
Beaufort Bypass
The Beaufort Bypass project, part of the Western Highway Upgrade, comprises 11 kilometres of dual carriageway bypassing Beaufort and connecting to duplicated sections of the Western Highway. It includes half-diamond interchanges, a full diamond interchange at Beaufort-Lexton Road, one road-over-rail bridge, overpass structures, culverts, small bridges, and watercourse realignments. The Environment Effects Statement (EES) process was concluded in November 2023.
Beaufort Linear Park Master Plan
The Beaufort Linear Park project aims to create a recreational corridor along the course of the Garibaldi Creek, extending from Beaufort Lake to Yam Holes Creek north of the railway line. The master plan, completed in May 2024, focuses on enhancing water quality and biodiversity, promoting community health and wellbeing, and improving the experience for visitors to Beaufort.
1,690 residents of Ararat Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 1,711. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 64.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,925, about 92% 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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Ararat Surrounds possesses a capable labour force employed across various sectors, with an unemployment rate of only 1.2%. In March 2026, 1,690 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.5% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while participation in the workforce is standard (64.3% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census data indicates that a notable 29.0% of local workers performed their jobs from home, although this should be evaluated in the context of pandemic lockdown restrictions. The primary sectors of employment for local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The region exhibits a distinct concentration of jobs in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with a share of employment that is 5.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is poorly represented, accounting for just 4.3% of the Ararat Surrounds workforce relative to 10.4% across Regional Vic.. The area appears to provide few local job options, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident labor force. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the labour force declined by 3.4% and total employment fell by 1.9% during the year ending March 2026, resulting in a 1.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labour force contract by 0.3%, and unemployment decline by 0.2 percentage points. Job prospects in Ararat Surrounds can be further understood through national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local workforce mix suggests that Ararat Surrounds employment should grow by 4.8% over five years and 11.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ararat Surrounds is $1,384 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $718 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,145 a year against an average of $59,764. 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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The most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that income levels in the Ararat Surrounds SA2 fall below the national benchmark, with a median of $49,145 and an average of $59,764. This compares to Regional Vic. levels where the median income is $50,954 and the average is $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at roughly $53,873 for the median and $65,513 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Ararat Surrounds are modest, placing between the 27th and 31st percentiles.
The figures indicate that the largest cohort includes 32.3% of residents (1,029 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the wider region where this group accounts for 30.3%. Housing expenses are manageable with 93.3% of income retained, though disposable income is below the norm at the 38th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ararat Surrounds had 1,234 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 59% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $151 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 10.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Ararat Surrounds at the time of the latest Census consisted of 99.2% standalone houses and 0.8% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional Vic. where houses made up 90.1% and other structures accounted for 9.9%. Home ownership rates in Ararat Surrounds were significantly higher than in Regional Vic. at 58.7%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (30.1%) or rented (11.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was lower than the Regional Vic. average at $1,083, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $151, compared to regional figures of $1,430 and $285.
On a national scale, mortgage costs in Ararat Surrounds are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are far below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ararat Surrounds counted 1,234 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 36% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.2%, which is composed of 27.1% couples with children, 36.3% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. The remaining 28.8% consists of non-family households, with single-person households at 27.1% and group living situations at 1.7%. The median household size of 2.4 residents aligns exactly with the average for Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.4% of adults in Ararat Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 15.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 199 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,006 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 outcomes in the area show areas for improvement, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications (20.4%) is considerably lower than the VIC average of 33.4%. This situation presents a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.6%, with graduate diplomas at 2.5% and postgraduate degrees at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 41.4% of citizens aged 15+ holding a vocational credential, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificates (26.9%). Engagement in education is quite strong, with 27.2% of the local population currently enrolled in study.
This includes 12.0% attending primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, and 1.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Ararat Surrounds means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transport network shows 16 active stops in Ararat Surrounds. These access points are serviced by 7 separate routes, which combine to deliver 60 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 1542 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 85% of commuters, while 12% walk to work. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.1 cars per home, which is above the regional norm.
A high proportion of residents, 29.0%, perform their work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 8 runs per day across all active routes, which equates to roughly 3 weekly runs per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.2% of residents in Ararat Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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 outcomes in Ararat Surrounds are positive relative to average benchmarks, according to AreaSearch indicators of mortality and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, standing at roughly 49% of the population (~1,558 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 10.5% and 7.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 65.2% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Residents of working age exhibit higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions. In Ararat Surrounds, 26.2% of the population is aged 65 and over (834 people), which exceeds the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health statistics for senior citizens are strong, with national percentiles matching the trends seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ararat Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 90.1% of residents, with 1.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.5%) and English (30.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Ararat Surrounds is lower than average, with citizens representing 88.5% of the population, 90.1% born in Australia, and 98.1% of residents speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 46.9% of the population in Ararat Surrounds. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% recorded across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestry (referring to the birth country of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Ararat Surrounds are Australian (33.5%), English (30.7%), and Scottish (12.6%). Notable differences also exist in the proportions of other ancestral backgrounds: Maori is overrepresented at 0.6% in Ararat Surrounds (compared to 0.2% regionally), Irish stands at 9.1% (compared to 9.7% regionally), and German is represented at 3.8% (compared to 3.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ararat Surrounds is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 16.6% 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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With a median age of 49, Ararat Surrounds is considerably older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to Regional Vic., the 65 - 74 age group is over-represented (16.3% of the local population), while young adults aged 25 - 34 are under-represented (7.8%). This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is also well above the national share of 9.4%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has expanded from 7.0% to 8.3% of the population, and the group aged 15 to 24 grew from 7.6% to 8.8%.
In contrast, the cohort aged 5 to 14 contracted from 12.8% to 11.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate notable changes in the age structure of Ararat Surrounds. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to grow strongly, increasing by 81 people (33%) from 248 to 330, whereas population drops are projected for the 85+ and 5 to 14 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ararat Surrounds
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 |
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| 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 1 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 Jul 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,204 at the 2021 Census → 3,188 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 (215011387). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.