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Armadale has an estimated 10,036 residents, up from 9,336 at the 2021 Census — a change of 700 people, or 7.5%. 138 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 4,604 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Armadale stands at approximately 10,036 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 700 residents (7.5%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,336 individuals. This adjustment is calculated based on the ABS estimated resident population of 10,032 in June 2025 combined with 138 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The local population density reaches 4,603 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top 10% of all Australian locations analyzed and highlighting the intense demand for local land. This 7.5% post-census expansion rate is within 1.8 percentage points of the state average of 9.3%, indicating strong and competitive growth.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 86.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. In instances where these projections are unavailable, adjustments are made using the 2023 Regional and LGA projections from the VIC State Government, employing weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA to the SA2 level. The age-specific growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb is projected to experience growth matching the lower quartile of areas studied by AreaSearch, with an expected increase of 232 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall expansion of 2.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
285 new dwellings have been approved in Armadale over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That is 5.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 57 residential building approvals have been granted annually in Armadale, representing a total of 285 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 21 approvals have been documented so far. As the population has trended downward in recent times, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local demand, preserving a balanced market environment with plenty of options for buyers, while newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $874,000, showing that builders are focusing on the upscale market with high-end projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $44.3 million during this financial year, demonstrating active development interest in the commercial sector.
Compared on a per-capita basis with Greater Melbourne, Armadale generates roughly half the volume of residential building approvals, though it ranks in the 65th percentile among all locations evaluated across the country. Newly approved building work consists of 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% medium and high-density developments. This preference for higher density living creates reachable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the suburb's historical housing stock, which currently consists of 26.0% houses, reflecting a diminishing supply of vacant land alongside shifting lifestyles and a call for more varied, budget-friendly housing choices. With a ratio of approximately 299 residents for every approved dwelling, Armadale displays a growing market. Demographic projections indicate that Armadale will add 228 new residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Under ongoing construction trends, the volume of incoming housing should easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially assisting expansion beyond current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Armadale
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Armadale, worth an estimated $168 million. A further 179 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.4 billion. 60 are already under construction and 64 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments are primary drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include Amara Armadale, Heirloom Armadale, Mercer Armadale, and 872-874 High Street Armadale, with the following list detailing those of primary significance.
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Amara Armadale
Boutique residential building of around 10 residences designed by Bruce Henderson Architects on High Street, featuring premium finishes and large terraces. Sales underway with display suite nearby on High Street.
Heirloom Armadale
A boutique multi-residential development in Armadale, featuring 38 oversized two, three, and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Designed by Woods Bagot with landscaping by Jack Merlo, the project draws on the area's Edwardian and Victorian architectural heritage. Construction has commenced, with completion anticipated in mid-2027. It includes retail spaces, a concierge service, and secure basement parking.
Mercer Armadale
An exclusive collection of 8 luxurious three and four-bedroom townhomes, designed by Conrad Architects, with high-end amenities, private lifts, rooftop gardens, and a focus on natural stone and quality finishes in the culturally rich suburb of Armadale.
872-874 High Street Armadale
Permit-approved infill apartment project on High Street with an Ewert Leaf-designed, four-level residential building comprising 14 dwellings over basement parking. The site was sold in 2021 with the permit in place; as of 2025 there is no verified commencement of construction on the existing clinic buildings fronting High Street.
Grandview Prahran
A boutique collection of 26 luxury all-electric residences across four levels at 646 High Street, Prahran East Village. Designed by Carr Architecture for Abadeen Group and built by Manresa Construction, the project is anchored by a 100-year-old nationally heritage-listed Apple Myrtle gum tree, around which a curved architectural form has been crafted. Features include 3m ceilings, rooftop terraces with city views, 305sqm of communal gardens landscaped by Acre, EV charger readiness, number plate recognition, and a 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating.ANZ confirmed as project funder. Over $50 million in sales achieved within six months of launch.
Huntingtower Place
Contemporary residential development featuring 10 finely detailed apartments with sculptural colonnade facade, designed by Jolson architects. Located on tree-lined street with generous outdoor spaces and classical proportions.
One Toorak Place
Eight-storey mixed-use precinct on the former Mercedes-Benz Toorak site, delivering 44 premium residences with boutique commercial suites, curated retail, a Chris Lucas hospitality precinct, hotel-style concierge services and wellness amenities including a 25-metre pool, gym, sauna, steam room, plunge pools and resident lounge. Designed by KHA Studio for Orchard Piper, with Cobild appointed as construction partner.
941-951 High St, Armadale Vic 3143
Luxury shoptop apartment project with 26 apartments above commercial buildings, including north-facing apartments with city views and penthouses with rooftop terraces and a pool. Features access to a two-level basement car park and ground floor retail.
6,420 residents of Armadale are employed, from a labour force of 6,613. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 74.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Armadale is characterized by a highly qualified labor force with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.5% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 6,420 employed local citizens, with the unemployment rate tracking at 1.9% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while participation in the labor force is relatively typical at 74.4% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate that a substantial 49.9% of local employees worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors of employment for local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The suburb displays a strong specialization in professional & technical services, where the share of employment is 1.8 times the wider regional proportion. In contrast, construction workers are underrepresented, making up 5.3% of the local workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 9.7%. A ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates an above-average availability of local work opportunities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment numbers rise by 3.5% and the labor force expand by 3.7%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% increase in the labor force, with the unemployment rate also rising by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts for national employment published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding potential future hiring trends in Armadale. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment distribution suggests that employment in Armadale could grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this serves as a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Armadale is $2,207 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,361 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $79,157 a year against an average of $134,449. The average runs 70% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Armadale SA2 recorded a median income of $79,157 and an average income of $134,449. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards and compare to median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for the 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $86,772 for median income and $147,383 for average income. The 2021 Census highlights that individual weekly earnings are in the 96th percentile nationally at $1,361.
The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which contains 28.8% of residents (2,890 people), mirroring the broader regional pattern where 32.8% of the population falls into this category. High-earning households receiving more than $3,000 weekly make up 37.7% of the area, reinforcing strong local purchasing power. Housing costs consume 14.8% of income, while these solid earnings place residents in the 79th percentile for disposable income, and the suburb's SEIFA income score falls in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Armadale had 4,336 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 26% detached houses and 57% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $421 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,479 a month. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Armadale at the latest Census consisted of 25.5% separate houses and 74.4% other residences such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Armadale matched the wider Melbourne metropolitan rate of 30.8%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (23.7%) or occupied by tenants (45.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,479 was notably higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $421 compared to $390 for the wider metro area.
On a national scale, Armadale's mortgage costs are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Armadale counted 4,336 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,661 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 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 54.4%, consisting of couples with children at 18.7%, couples without children at 27.5%, and single parent households at 7.0%. The remaining 45.6% are non-family households, with single person households representing 39.6% and group households accounting for 5.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 residents is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.1% of adults in Armadale hold a university qualification, including 39.1% with a bachelor degree and 16.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 7.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,168 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,177 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 level of education in Armadale is significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 61.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% across VIC. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the suburb well for roles in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 39.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 16.9% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational qualifications are held by 17.1% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 7.1%. Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 25.7% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 9.1% attending university or college, 6.2% in primary school, and 5.4% enrolled in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Armadale reaches 70 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 9,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of local public transport shows 70 operational stops in Armadale, consisting of a combination of tram and bus services. These stops are served by 9 separate routes, which combine to support 9,628 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 136 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the most common transport choice at 68%, followed by trains at 15% and walking at 7%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.8 cars per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average.
A significant 49.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency averages 1,375 journeys per day across the network, which translates to roughly 137 weekly journeys for each individual transit stop.
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73.3% of residents in Armadale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 81.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Assessments of mortality rates and chronic health issues by AreaSearch point to exceptional health profiles in Armadale, with a very low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is remarkably high, covering approximately 82% of the population (8,179 people). This is well above the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent medical issues in the suburb, affecting 7.7 and 7.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 73.3% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and older make up 20.5% of the local population (2,061 people), which is higher than the 15.0% share across Greater Melbourne. Senior health outcomes remain very favorable, with national rankings matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.0% of Armadale residents were born overseas and 19.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.0%) and Australian (19.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Armadale displays higher cultural diversity than most comparable local property markets, with 19.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 30.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, followed by 41.4% of the population. The most prominent religious concentration is Judaism, which is practiced by 7.2% of residents, a proportion far exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%. Regarding parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestral groups represented in the suburb are English at 25.0%, Australian at 19.2%, and Other at 10.3%. Significant differences are visible in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Polish ancestry overrepresented at 2.4% of the population (compared to 0.8% across the region), Russian at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Armadale is 38. 32.8% 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 38 years in Armadale is comparable to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb has a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.1%) and a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (7.6%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.2% to 8.9%, while the 25 to 34 cohort grew from 20.6% to 22.1%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.6% to 10.9%. By 2041, the age profile of the suburb is expected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 96% (287 people), increasing from 300 to 588. This shift toward an older demographic is clear, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 84% of all projected population growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 55 to 64 and 35 to 44 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Armadale
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 12 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 Apr 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 — 138 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,336 at the 2021 Census → 10,036 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 (206061135). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.