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Ashburton (Vic.) has an estimated 8,515 residents, up from 7,952 at the 2021 Census — a change of 563 people, or 7.1%. 145 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 68.4% of that increase. That puts 2,998 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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AreaSearch indicates that Ashburton has a population of approximately 8,515 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 563 individuals (7.1%) relative to the 7,952 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,471 and 145 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 2,998 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 7.1% expansion rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of the broader SA3 region (6.6%), positioning the locality as a leader for growth in the vicinity.
This population rise was chiefly supported by overseas migration, which represented roughly 68.4% of the total population increases during recent timeframes. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are applied by AreaSearch to each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 details are missing, projections are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from the LGA level to the SA2 level. Growth statistics by age brackets from these aggregations are also utilized for all districts between 2032 and 2041. Future projections suggest growth will fall in the bottom quartile nationally, with the suburb expected to add 280 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 2.8% over the 16 years.
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471 new dwellings have been approved in Ashburton (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 94 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 70, 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 94 home approvals have been logged annually in Ashburton, totaling 471 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 65 during FY-26 so far. Because only 0.3 new residents have arrived for each new dwelling built over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), housing supply is matching or exceeding demand, widening options for buyers and allowing for population growth to potentially outpace projections, with new builds averaging an estimated construction cost of $384,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals have reached $16.3 million during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial building trends.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, the per capita rate of construction in Ashburton is 108.0% higher, offering purchasers a wide selection, even though building volumes have decelerated in recent times. This level is significantly above the national benchmark, demonstrating high developer confidence in the local market. The mix of new construction consists of 45.0% detached homes and 55.0% attached dwellings. The emphasis on higher-density projects offers more economical options and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the existing housing stock (which stands at 76.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of development sites as well as evolving lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. The area averages about 164 people for every home approval, suggesting a growing market. Long-term forecasts suggest Ashburton will add 236 residents by 2041 according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of housing should be sufficient to meet demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting expansion that outstrips current predictions.
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Development applications around Ashburton (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashburton (Vic.), worth an estimated $1.07 billion. A further 157 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $103.7 billion. 32 are already under construction and 50 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and local planning policies are key drivers of suburban performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 13 active projects that are expected to impact the suburb. Notable developments include Ashburton Place (situated at the former Ashburton Shopping Centre site), the Ashburton Baptist Church Redevelopment, the Ashburton Village Precinct Structure Plan (Ashburton Activity Centre), and the Alamein Line Duplication (specifically the Ashburton to Alamein section), with the most significant projects listed below.
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Ashburton Baptist Church Redevelopment
Planned mixed-use redevelopment of the Ashburton Baptist Church site to deliver a new multi-purpose church auditorium, community facilities, a childcare centre and approximately 38 apartments within a 5-storey building.
Ashburton Place
Large scale mixed use redevelopment of the former Ashburton Shopping Centre site at 207-219 High Street in Ashburton. The project is expected to deliver around 450 new apartments in several mid rise buildings above a new supermarket, street facing shops and improved public open space and laneway connections into the Ashburton Village shopping strip.
Ashburton Station Activity Centre Plan
A state-led planning initiative under the Victorian Government's Activity Centres Program to increase housing density and diversify dwelling types around Ashburton Station. The plan introduces a 'core' area with new building height and setback controls (typically 4 to 6 storeys) and a 'catchment' area for incremental growth. It aims to support approximately 800 new dwellings by 2040 while improving walking and cycling links, public spaces, and local retail vitality along the High Street shopping strip.
Alamein Line Duplication (Ashburton to Alamein section)
Proposed duplication of the single-track section of the Alamein Line between Ashburton and Alamein stations, with associated signalling and rail infrastructure upgrades to improve service frequency, reliability and network resilience. As of July 2026, no funded construction program or approved delivery timetable has been announced by the Victorian Government, and the project remains a long-term proposal.
Stonnington Activity Centres Program - Malvern East Precincts
State Government and Local Council urban renewal program implementing new planning controls (Amendment GC270) allowing 3-to-12 storey residential and mixed-use developments around Chadstone and key transport hubs across Malvern East as part of the Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program.
Suburban Rail Loop East
SRL East is delivering 26km of twin underground rail tunnels and six new underground stations connecting Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood, and Box Hill[cite: 1]. Major construction and site preparation are active across all station sites, with tunnel boring machines launching from the Burwood site[cite: 1]. The new orbital rail line will connect major educational, health, and commercial precincts while integrating with existing regional and metropolitan rail networks[cite: 1]. Trains are scheduled to commence passenger operations by 2035[cite: 1].
Ashburton Library and Community Centre
Co-located library and community centre on High Street, Ashburton, delivered by the City of Boroondara at an estimated cost of about $6 million and reopened in November 2013. The existing Ashburton Community Centre was demolished and replaced with a purpose-built single-level community centre sharing an entrance and foyer with the library. The community centre provides five program rooms for classes, meetings and activities, shared multipurpose rooms including the Copland Room, a kitchen, three outdoor areas, reception and administration space.The adjoining library was refurbished and extended to deliver a larger public floor area, dedicated quiet study rooms, bookable meeting and activity spaces, lounge seating, an expanded children's area with an outdoor deck and parent and child facilities, and self-service check-in and check-out. External works included decorative pavements, timber decks and a 100,000 litre underground stormwater detention system. The library remained operational throughout construction of the community centre. Head contractor was 2Construct, with architecture by Whitefield McQueen Irwin Alsop. The facility now operates as one of six branches in the Boroondara Library Service and as a neighbourhood house delivering term-based classes, social groups and room hire. Accessibility features include accessible parking and drop-off, automatic doors, ramp access, accessible toilets with tactile signage, a hearing loop and quiet areas. The site is served by bus route 734 and sits about 450 metres from Ashburton station on the Alamein line.
Glen Iris Village Corner
Mixed-use redevelopment comprising a five-storey building with 60 apartments above a full-line Woolworths supermarket, including six affordable housing apartments, direct-to-boot facilities, and 170 parking spaces. The project received Victorian Government approval through the Development Facilitation Program in October 2024. As of mid-2026 the approved scheme remains subject to ongoing public discussion regarding potential amendments, with the original approval still forming the basis of the project.
4,672 residents of Ashburton (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 4,925. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 69.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,332, about 86% 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 local workforce in Ashburton is highly qualified, with a strong presence of professional service workers, a jobless rate of 5.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.0% over the last year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,672, while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the labor participation rate matched the Greater Melbourne figure of 70.2%. Census data reveals that a substantial 50.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The professional & technical sector is highly concentrated, employing residents at 1.6 times the regional average rate. Conversely, construction is under-represented, accounting for only 5.3% of the Ashburton workforce compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. The highly residential character of the suburb limits local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of Census local jobs against the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the recent 12-month window experienced a 2.0% rise in employed residents alongside a 2.6% increase in the labor force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point lift in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide additional context for prospective demand in Ashburton. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are mapped to the local industry mix to model potential growth. Although the nationwide workforce is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these national projections to the local workforce mix suggests Ashburton's employment could grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note this is a basic weighted calculation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Ashburton (Vic.) is $2,743 a week (about $143,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,002 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,688 a year against an average of $94,781. The average runs 49% 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Ashburton SA2 is $63,688, with an average of $94,781. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 for Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of approximately $69,815 for the median and $103,899 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census places local household incomes in the 94th percentile, with a weekly median of $2,743.
Income distribution analysis indicates that 34.8% of the population (2,963 individuals) falls within the $4000+ weekly bracket, contrasting with regional trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 32.8%. The high proportion of households earning over $3,000 weekly (46.5%) demonstrates strong financial capacity. Residents retain 86.8% of their income after housing expenses, indicating high disposable income, and the suburb ranks in the 9th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashburton (Vic.) had 2,714 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 2% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $455 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. 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 distribution of housing types in Ashburton at the time of the latest Census consisted of 76.3% detached houses and 23.6% other structures, such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to the Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Ashburton was 38.9%, significantly higher than the Melbourne metro average, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (35.5%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 was well above the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $455, compared to Melbourne metro's $390.
Locally, mortgage obligations are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rental costs are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashburton (Vic.) counted 2,714 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,906 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 77.7% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 45.5%, couples without children at 21.8%, and single-parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.3% of dwellings, with lone person households representing 19.8% and group households making up 2.4%. The average household size is 2.8 people, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.6% of adults in Ashburton (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 33.4% with a bachelor degree and 14.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 8.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,047 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,154 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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Academic credentials in Ashburton are significantly higher than broader averages, with 53.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in VIC. This high level of education positions the suburb well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 6.0%. Vocational training accounts for 18.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (8.6%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 32.5% of the population currently undertaking formal study.
This comprises 10.6% in primary school, 9.3% in high school, and 7.6% attending university or college.
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Public transport in Ashburton (Vic.) reaches 30 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Analysis of the local transport network shows 30 active transit stops operating in Ashburton, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 8 distinct routes, which combine to support 3,357 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 221 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 79%, followed by trains at 10% and walking at 5%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles.
A high proportion of residents (50.5%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic lockdowns. Transit service frequency averages 479 trips per day across the local network, which translates to approximately 111 weekly services at each individual stop.
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72.6% of residents in Ashburton (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, health outcomes in Ashburton are comparable to national averages, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 69% (5,849 people). This compares to private coverage rates of 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the suburb are asthma and mental health concerns, which affect 7.6% and 7.0% of the population, respectively, while 72.6% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, matching the 72.6% figure for Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population exhibits good health outcomes with low rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and older represent 17.7% of the population (1,508 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, with national health rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.8% of Ashburton (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 23.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.8%) and Australian (21.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ashburton displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable suburban areas, with 28.8% of the local population born overseas and 23.5% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 44.3% of local residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental birthplace and heritage, the three largest ancestry groups in Ashburton are English (22.8%), Australian (21.4%), and Chinese (10.0%). There are also notable differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds: Hungarian ancestry is overrepresented at 0.6% of the local population (compared to 0.3% across the region), Sri Lankan ancestry stands at 0.8% (matching the 0.8% regional rate), and Greek ancestry is recorded at 2.7% (matching the 2.7% regional rate).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashburton (Vic.) is 41. 24.9% 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 41 years in Ashburton is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the suburb has a high concentration of residents in the 15 - 24 age bracket (15.8% locally) and a lower concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds (9.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.8% to 15.8%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 14.7% to 12.3%. Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will shift by 2041.
The 75 to 84 bracket is expected to grow the fastest, increasing by 40% and adding 196 residents to total 684. Demographic aging is set to continue, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 67% of the projected population increase. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashburton (Vic.)
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 7 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 — 145 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,952 at the 2021 Census → 8,515 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 (207011146). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.