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Ardeer - Albion has an estimated 7,991 residents, up from 7,502 at the 2021 Census — a change of 489 people, or 6.5%. 123 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.9% of that increase. That puts 1,741 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Ardeer - Albion stands at approximately 7,991 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 489 people (6.5%) compared to the 7,502 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 7,955 from June 2025 alongside 123 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such figures indicate a density of 1,741 persons per square kilometer, a level that surpasses the typical average across the national regions examined. The 6.5% population increase in Ardeer - Albion since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (2.1%), establishing it as a frontrunner for growth locally.
The main driver of this expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 81.9% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch adopts the population projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 localities, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 territories not represented in this dataset, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 projections from the VIC State Government for regions and LGAs, applying a weighted aggregation technique to translate LGA growth figures to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics by age bracket derived from these calculations are extended across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, projections indicate a substantial population rise that places this location in the highest tier of analyzed statistical areas, with a projected gain of 1,699 persons by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a 20.8% overall increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
238 new dwellings have been approved in Ardeer - Albion over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That is 6.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, broadly in line with 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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Development approvals in Ardeer - Albion average approximately 47 dwellings annually, with 238 residential units authorized over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 33 recorded during FY-26 so far. Even with recent population declines, the incoming supply appears to match demand levels to maintain options for prospective purchasers, while new homes carry an average building cost of $253,000—a figure below the regional standard that represents more budget-friendly options. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $15.1 million have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment.
Ardeer - Albion exhibits a construction rate per capita that is 106.0% higher than Greater Melbourne, expanding opportunities for purchasers despite a recent deceleration in building activity. Newly approved projects consist of 22.0% standalone houses and 78.0% medium to high-density options. This emphasis on high-density properties delivers more economical options for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. This pattern deviates from the current housing landscape which is comprised of 64.0% houses, showing a reduction in vacant development sites alongside shifting lifestyles and a demand for more varied, economical housing types. With a ratio of roughly 229 people for every approved dwelling, Ardeer - Albion presents an evolving market. Long-term forecasts suggest Ardeer - Albion will grow by 1,663 residents by 2041, referencing the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Construction rates are moving in tandem with these growth forecasts, though purchasers could face increased competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ardeer - Albion
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ardeer - Albion, worth an estimated $80 million. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.9 billion. 23 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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An area's growth and performance are highly dependent on changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 projects expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Vietnamese Museum Australia, the Sunshine Superhub and Albion Station Upgrade, the Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, and River Valley, with the following list detailing those of greatest significance.
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Albion Station Redevelopment
A new, modern and accessible Albion Station will be rebuilt slightly east of its current location as part of Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1: West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade, a $4.1 billion joint investment by the Victorian and Australian governments. The rebuild includes a new overpass with lifts and stairs leading to the central platform, upgraded lighting, new shelters and seating, with the existing underpass retained. Early concept designs were released in 2026 and community feedback surveys closed in June 2026, with further design development continuing through the year.Works span more than 6km from West Footscray to Albion to untangle Melbourne's most complex rail junction outside the CBD, unlocking capacity for around 1000 daily train services through Sunshine. Planning is underway with construction to commence in 2027 and completion expected by 2030 alongside the broader Melbourne Airport Rail project.
Sunshine Superhub and Albion Station Upgrade
A major transformation of Sunshine Station into a transport superhub and the complete rebuild of Albion Station as part of Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1. The project involves 6km of track upgrades from West Footscray to Albion, untangling a complex rail junction to enable airport services and Melton Line electrification. Features include two new regional platforms, an extended concourse, a new pedestrian/cycling link over the rail line, and a new station forecourt. Major construction began in early 2026 with underground utility relocations and car park closures currently underway.
Vietnamese Museum Australia
Australia's first museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of Vietnamese refugee settlement in Australia. The three-storey building, designed by Konzepte Melbourne, features a wave-like facade and bamboo exterior details symbolising the journey to freedom. Total funding of approximately $20.4 million includes $9.7M Federal, $8.7M State, and $2M additional State contributions plus community fundraising. The museum will house over 100,000 stories on veterans, refugees, and Vietnamese Australians, receive more than 280 artefacts, and include a resource centre, function centre and cafe for up to 450 guests.Part of the Multicultural Museums Victoria network. Construction commenced April 2025 and reached the topping-out milestone in September 2025, two weeks ahead of schedule. Builder is McCorkell Constructions.
661-663 Ballarat Road, Ardeer
Small townhouse infill development on Ballarat Road in Ardeer. Current approval permits 6 dwellings (2 triple-storey and 4 double-storey). The site has been sold and no construction activity is publicly indicated. Jontian Group is referenced as the building designer on third-party listings. Council is Brimbank.
Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct
The Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct is a 67 hectare health, education and employment precinct in St Albans centred on Sunshine Hospital, Joan Kirner Womens and Childrens Hospital, Ginifer Station and surrounding health and education uses. The Victorian Planning Authority has prepared a draft plan with Brimbank City Council and Victorian Government agencies to guide land use change, new jobs in health, wellbeing and education, improved streetscapes and environmental upgrades. The precinct sits within the broader Sunshine Precinct and Sunshine National Employment and Innovation Cluster, which the Victorian Government identifies as a key western Melbourne growth area supported by major transport investment and future employment, housing and liveability improvements.
Western Rail Plan - Sunshine Superhub (West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade)
The Western Rail Plan umbrella program is now centred on the Sunshine Superhub, formally known as the Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade. The $4.1 billion program spans 6km from West Footscray to Albion, untangling a complex rail junction by building 6km of new raised track and 2 rail bridges to separate 6 regional and metropolitan rail lines. Sunshine Station will be transformed into a superhub with 2 new dedicated regional platforms and an extended concourse, supporting more than 1,000 train services per day.A new Tottenham Station and a rebuilt Albion Station are also included. The enabling works contract was awarded in February 2026 to a consortium of McConnell Dowell, Arup, Metro Trains Melbourne, V/Line and VIDA Rail, with early works commencing April 2026. Full construction completion is targeted for 2030. The Geelong Fast Rail component has been cancelled following the withdrawal of federal funding in November 2023. Electrification to Melton and Wyndham Vale remains a future stage subject to separate business cases.
LUMA Sunshine North
LUMA is a masterplanned community being developed on the 4.7-hectare former City West Water site. The project features approximately 300 sustainable townhomes (1-4 bedrooms) and the 3,600 square metre Willowbark Park. All homes are designed with a minimum 7-star NatHERS rating and include solar PV systems with battery storage.
Melbourne Airport Rail - Sunshine to Albion Package
Stage 1 of the Melbourne Airport Rail connecting passengers from West Footscray to Albion. The project involves upgrading Sunshine Station into a superhub, laying over 6 kilometres of new track, constructing two new rail bridges, and adding new regional platforms. Construction commenced in early 2026.
4,305 residents of Ardeer - Albion are employed, from a labour force of 4,633. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 68.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,599, about 83% 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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The resident workforce in Ardeer - Albion is characterized by high levels of education and diverse industry representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.1% and a 2.2% increase in estimated employment over the previous year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,305, while the unemployment rate was 2.3% higher than the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, and the workforce participation rate closely aligned with the 70.2% average for Greater Melbourne. Census figures indicate that a moderate 24.8% of the working population performed their jobs from home, though these figures may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and construction. The community exhibits a distinct concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment share is 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 6.4% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. This largely residential locality appears to provide a low volume of local jobs, as demonstrated by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12-month period leading to March 2026 saw employment grow by 2.2% and the labour force expand by 1.8%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labour force grow by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding prospective demand in Ardeer - Albion. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Applying these national sector trends to the employment distribution of Ardeer - Albion indicates local employment increases of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes local population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ardeer - Albion is $1,366 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $704 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,646 a year against an average of $57,767. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Ardeer - Albion SA2 recorded a median income of $50,646 and an average income of $57,767. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $57,688 and average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $55,518 for the median and $63,324 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Ardeer - Albion are positioned modestly between the 25th and 29th percentiles.
The dominant earning category covers 30.0% of taxpayers who receive $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,397 residents), which is comparable to the wider regional share of 32.8% in this bracket. Housing affordability constraints are pronounced, with residents retaining only 81.5% of their income, which places the area in the 22nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ardeer - Albion had 2,912 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 16% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing composition in Ardeer - Albion consisted of 63.7% detached houses and 36.4% alternative dwellings like semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates in Ardeer - Albion lagged slightly behind metropolitan Melbourne at 28.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (29.9%) or renters (42.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,700 was lower than the metropolitan Melbourne median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $320 compared to metropolitan Melbourne's $390.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Ardeer - Albion are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents remain well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ardeer - Albion counted 2,912 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,102 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 59.1%, which is broken down into couples with children at 22.2%, couples without children at 22.0%, and single parents at 12.4%. The remaining 40.9% consists of non-family households, where single-person households account for 34.6% and group living situations make up 6.3%. The median household size is 2.3 persons, which is smaller than the average of 2.6 across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.2% of adults in Ardeer - Albion hold a university qualification, including 19.6% with a bachelor degree and 8.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 698 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational makeup of the area is distinct within the region, as university qualification rates (31.2% of residents aged 15+) exceed the SA3 average of 23.9%, showing a strong orientation toward higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 19.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 29.2% of the population aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (17.7%). Engagement in learning is high, with 29.9% of the population currently registered in formal study.
This includes 8.7% attending primary schools, 6.6% in tertiary institutions, and 5.4% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ardeer - Albion reaches 34 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 statistics indicate there are 34 active transit stops within Ardeer - Albion, which are serviced by bus networks. These stops accommodate 9 distinct routes that generate 2,887 passenger journeys each week. Transport connectivity is classified as good, with residents living an average of 208 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 75% and trains accounting for 15%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
In the 2021 Census, 24.8% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 412 daily runs across all routes, which translates to approximately 84 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.2% of residents in Ardeer - Albion report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Ardeer - Albion presents notable health concerns based on an analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates, with common conditions observed in both younger and older cohorts, alongside a very low rate of private health insurance at roughly 48% of the population (~3,851 people). This is lower than the 56.7% rate in Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 8.1% and 7.3% of the population respectively, while 72.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience health outcomes that are more favorable than average. The population includes 16.5% of residents who are aged 65 and over (1,316 people), exceeding the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Senior citizens face several health difficulties, with their national rankings corresponding closely to the general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.1% of Ardeer - Albion residents were born overseas and 51.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (15.1%) and Australian (13.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ardeer - Albion ranks among the most culturally diverse locations nationwide, with 51.3% of residents using a non-English language at home and 50.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 44.1% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 6.9% of residents compared to 4.2% in Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestry based on parental birthplace, the three largest groups in Ardeer - Albion are Other at 21.9% (higher than the regional average of 14.6%), English at 15.1% (lower than the regional average of 20.1%), and Australian at 13.2% (lower than the regional average of 18.4%).
There are also notable differences in other ethnic communities, with Polish residents overrepresented at 2.1% (vs 0.8% regionally), Vietnamese residents at 8.1% (vs 1.9% regionally), and Maltese residents at 3.7% (vs 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ardeer - Albion is 36. 30.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 36 years in Ardeer - Albion closely matches the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and sits slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ardeer - Albion features a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (20.7%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (8.8%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is notably higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.8% to 6.1%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has contracted from 21.4% to 20.7%.
Future demographic models indicate the age profile of Ardeer - Albion will change by 2041. The 55 to 64 age group is projected to see the most significant growth of 45%, adding 315 residents to reach a total of 1,010, while the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to grow by just 3% (24 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ardeer - Albion
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 5 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 — 123 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,502 at the 2021 Census → 7,991 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 (213011328). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.