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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%. 142 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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As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the resident count of Ashburton at approximately 8,515 persons. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,952 people, this represents an addition of 563 residents, or an expansion of 7.1%. This assessment stems from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,471 recorded in June 2025 alongside 142 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb exhibits a population density of 2,998 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the upper quartile among nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 7.1% increase outpaced the broader SA3 area mark of 6.6%, establishing Ashburton as an outperforming pocket regionally.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 68.4% of total population additions over recent intervals. Longer-term demographic modeling utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 locations published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented by Victorian State Government Regional/LGA figures from 2023 adapted through weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 geographies where needed. These cohorts also inform age-specific growth trajectories between 2032 and 2041 across all territories. Looking forward, local demographic trajectory places Ashburton in the lower quartile of nationwide statistical areas, with an anticipated increase of 244 persons through to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP baselines, translating to a cumulative 16-year rise of 2.4%.
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303 new dwellings have been approved in Ashburton (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 60 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Ashburton have averaged approximately 60 dwellings per annum, totaling 303 approvals across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region absorbed an average of only 0.5 inbound residents per newly constructed dwelling, indicating that building activity matches or outpaces underlying demand to offer ample choice to purchasers and capacity for upside demographic growth. Approvals carry an average construction value of $788,000, signaling a clear development emphasis on higher-tier and premium residential projects. Concurrently, $16.3 million in commercial construction approvals have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to a moderate volume of non-residential development.
When measured against Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential approval activity in Ashburton tracks moderately above regional benchmarks, sitting 41.0% above the regional per-person average over the 5-year timeframe. Newly approved building work is split between standalone houses at 47.0% and medium-to-high density structures at 53.0%. This emphasis on attached and multi-unit product provides accessible price points for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also signals an evolution from the prevailing neighborhood fabric, where detached homes comprise 76.0% of existing stock, driven by constrained site availability, shifting lifestyle preferences, and rising requirements for diverse accommodation. The ratio of roughly 142 people per residential approval underscores an evolving urban landscape. Projections indicate Ashburton will add roughly 200 residents leading up to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. Sustained construction at current paces appears well positioned to satisfy upcoming residential requirements, preserving favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating demographic growth in excess of baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 156 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $103.6 billion. 31 are already under construction and 51 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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Local economic and spatial trajectories are significantly shaped by civic works, strategic development, and planning frameworks. In total, 13 impactful initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch across the locality. Notable undertakings comprise 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 (Ashburton to Alamein section), with core schemes outlined 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].
Sycamore Place
Developed by Buxton Projects, Sycamore Place is an approved boutique residential development comprising 28 contemporary townhouses at 50 Sycamore Street, Malvern East. Designed by Telha Clarke with landscaping by John Patrick, the development achieves a 7-star NatHERS energy rating with net-zero carbon, all-electric designs. The project has received planning approval and is in the pre-construction sales and delivery phase.
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.
4,672 residents of Ashburton (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 4,925. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 70.4%. 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 talent pool in Ashburton is characterized by high levels of education and substantial participation in white-collar industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.1% and yearly employment expansion estimated at 2.0%. Employment counts stood at 4,672 working residents as of March 2026, while the jobless rate was 0.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate aligned with the Greater Melbourne level of 70.1%. In addition, Census records indicated that 50.5% of working residents operated from home, though the context of Covid-19 restrictions must be noted.
The primary employment fields for residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical disciplines represent an area of pronounced concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.6 times the regional norm. In contrast, construction constitutes only 5.3% of resident employment, trailing the wider metropolitan average of 9.7%. Comparison of Census daytime workplace populations against residing workers indicates that this largely suburban district generates relatively few jobs within its immediate borders. Analysis by AreaSearch using ABS and SALM releases demonstrates a 2.0% expansion in local employment alongside a 2.6% increase in the labor pool across the 12-month timeframe, causing local unemployment to climb by 0.5 percentage points. In Greater Melbourne over the same duration, jobs expanded by 2.1%, labor force participation increased 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking perspectives from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 outline national employment growth expectations of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sector-level expectations against the local industry footprint suggests Ashburton resident employment could rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative comparison and does not integrate localized demographic shifts).
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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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 position Ashburton SA2 personal earnings among the highest tiers in Australia. Taxpayer median income reached $63,688 while the mean stood at $94,781, outperforming Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% from financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $69,815 for the median and $103,899 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household income in the 94th percentile ($2,743 per week). High-earning households are prominent, with the $4000+ per week bracket encompassing 34.8% of the community (2,963 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan center where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 32.8%.
Approximately 46.5% of households generate more than $3,000 each week, reinforcing affluent conditions and strong consumer spending. Residents preserve 86.8% of gross earnings after servicing accommodation costs, placing the area in the 9th decile on 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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Census data reveals that standalone houses represent 76.3% of the Ashburton residential stock, with medium density, apartments, and other configurations accounting for the remaining 23.6%, compared with 67.9% detached houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership reached 38.9%, noticeably exceeding metropolitan rates, while mortgaged residences accounted for 35.5% and tenanted homes represented 25.7%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $3,000, well above the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $455 against $390 regionally. Ashburton housing costs also sit substantially higher than the Australian median mortgage payment of $1,863 per month and nationwide median rent of $375 per week.
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 constitute 77.7% of all domestic arrangements in the area, divided into couples with children (45.5%), couples without children (21.8%), and single-parent households (9.5%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 22.3%, primarily single-person dwellings at 19.8% alongside group living arrangements at 2.4%. The typical household size is 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne standard 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 throughout Ashburton stand well above broader state and national levels, with 53.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees, compared to 33.4% across VIC and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile underpins strong capability in white-collar sectors. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees comprise 33.4%, postgraduate qualifications make up 14.2%, and graduate diplomas represent 6.0%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 18.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 8.6%. Community engagement in learning is pronounced, with 32.5% of the local population actively participating in an educational program.
Broken down by tier, primary education accounts for 10.6%, secondary schooling encompasses 9.3%, and higher education programs involve 7.6% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashburton (Vic.) reaches 29 stops on 10 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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Public transport connectivity in Ashburton includes 29 active transit stops providing bus connections across 10 distinct routes, generating a combined total of 3,395 passenger trips per week. Transit reach is strong, with the typical resident residing 221 meters away from the closest stop. Given the area's suburban profile, outward commuting predominates: private vehicles account for 79% of work travel, rail transit captures 10%, and walking constitutes 5%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 private vehicles. In addition, 50.5% of working residents commuted from home based on 2021 Census findings, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Transit route frequency averages 485 trips each day across the network, translating to roughly 117 weekly services for each transit 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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General health indicators in Ashburton align closely with broader Australian trends across both younger and older cohorts according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic health rates. A standout characteristic is the extensive uptake of private medical insurance, which covers approximately 69% of the local populace (5,849 people), markedly exceeding the Greater Melbourne figure of 56.7% and the nationwide level of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent chronic conditions, identified among 7.6 and 7.0% of the local population respectively, whereas 72.6% of residents indicated freedom from long-term health ailments, matching the 72.6% reported throughout Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts display favorable vitality with minimal chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.8% of the community (1,429 people), exceeding the 15.1% share recorded for Greater Melbourne, while older residents enjoy favorable health metrics consistent with broader population benchmarks.
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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Cultural variation in Ashburton tracks ahead of typical suburban settings, with overseas-born individuals comprising 28.8% of the population and 23.5% of residents using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, representing 44.3% of the community. A distinct local concentration is observed in Judaism, which encompasses 0.6% of the population, compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Reflecting the country of birth of residents' parents, the primary ancestries in Ashburton are English at 22.8%, Australian at 21.4%, and Chinese at 10.0%. Other ancestral backgrounds show distinct representations, including Hungarian heritage at 0.6% of the area (against 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan background at 0.8% (against 0.8%), and Greek lineage at 2.7% (against 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashburton (Vic.) is 41. 25.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Ashburton conforms closely to the broader metropolitan structure, with no standard bracket diverging by more than 9.8 percentage points from the Greater Melbourne proportion. The estimated median age stood at 41 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census baseline and 4 years older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that Census. Structural shifts occurred within specific younger brackets: the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.7% to an estimated 12.6%, whereas the 15 to 24 group increased from 12.8% to 15.7%, reflecting aging of the resident base rather than significant external migration.
Retirees and older cohorts (65+) are projected to experience the greatest absolute growth by 2041, increasing by 327 persons (23%) to reach 1,757, while cohorts of children and young adults are forecasted to decrease.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 142 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (207011146). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.