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Ashwood - Chadstone has an estimated 21,169 residents, up from 19,507 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,662 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 175 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 3,155 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count for Ashwood - Chadstone is approximately 21,169 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 1,662 individuals (8.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 19,507 residents. This adjustment is calculated based on the ABS estimated resident population of 21,139 in June 2025 alongside 175 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting density ratio stands at 3,154 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile among all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The area's post-census growth of 8.5% is within 0.8 percentage points of the state level (9.3%), indicating strong competitive performance.
This population rise has been driven mostly by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 88.0% of the overall gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the 2023 Regional and LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them through weighted aggregation of growth rates from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is projected to experience substantial population growth within the top national quartile, adding 6,186 persons by 2041 compared to the latest annual ERP data, which represents an expansion of 29.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
491 new dwellings have been approved in Ashwood - Chadstone over the past five years, an average of 98 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 70 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 91, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approvals in Ashwood - Chadstone have averaged roughly 98 annually, culminating in 491 residential permits over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 84 approvals recorded. With an average of 1.7 new residents arriving per approved home over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, demand and supply appear balanced, ensuring stable conditions. However, this metric has risen to 4.1 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to higher demand and a reduction in available supply. Newly built properties show an average construction cost of $458,000, which is slightly higher than regional averages and points to a focus on premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals have reached $48.7 million this financial year, showing strong local corporate investment. Relative to Greater Melbourne, building activity per resident in Ashwood - Chadstone is similar, maintaining a balanced property market aligned with adjacent suburbs. The mix of new construction consists of 56.0% detached houses and 44.0% multi-unit dwellings or apartments, showcasing a growing proportion of semi-detached options that provide choices across various budgets, ranging from roomy family residences to more affordable smaller options. With a ratio of about 337 residents for each dwelling approval, Ashwood - Chadstone exhibits a growing real estate market. Projecting forward, the population of Ashwood - Chadstone is expected to rise by 6,156 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current building rates do not increase, housing additions may not keep pace with population growth, which is likely to increase purchaser competition and support upward pressure on prices.
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Development applications around Ashwood - Chadstone
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashwood - Chadstone, worth an estimated $500 million. A further 148 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $131.5 billion. 31 are already under construction and 39 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 infrastructure updates, major construction works, and planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely to influence the local area. Key developments include the Ashburton Library and Community Centre, the Suburban Rail Loop East, the Social Housing project at 65A Power Avenue, and Ashwood Green, with the following list detailing the most relevant projects.
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65A Power Avenue Social Housing
Council identified 65A Power Avenue for a 48-dwelling social housing project led by HousingFirst Limited. Following EOI and lease negotiations through 2023-24, HousingFirst advised in June 2024 that it could not proceed under the proposed lease model due to funding model changes. On 27 August 2024, Council resolved not to proceed with the lease after rejecting alternatives proposed by HousingFirst. The concept remains a 3-level building with 48 dwellings, basement car and bike parking, and communal spaces; however the project is not advancing at this time.
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].
170 Highbury Road Medical, Childcare and Residential Development
A 3-storey mixed-use development featuring a medical centre for up to 22 practitioners, a 128-place childcare centre, ground floor cafe, and 12 residential apartments over basement parking.
Mount Waverley Reserve Masterplan & Pavilion Upgrade
An $11M multi-stage sports reserve renewal featuring a modern double-storey sporting pavilion, reconstructed 115-space car park, sports field lighting upgrades, and enhanced active recreation facilities for local sports clubs and the community.
Holmes Hill Apartments
Completed 212-apartment development by CBD Development Group across 6 levels at 70 Batesford Road, Chadstone. Features ground floor retail including cafe/restaurant and supermarket, basement parking with lift access, communal rooftop areas with city views and BBQ facilities. Designed with contemporary interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and proximity to Holmesglen TAFE.
1-9 Allen Street & 777-781 Warrigal Road Retirement Development
The development at 1-9 Allen Street and 777-781 Warrigal Road in Oakleigh proposes a multi-storey seniors living and aged care community led by EBG Developments and Sinclair Brook. The facility includes independent living units, assisted living apartments, residential aged care suites, and dedicated resident wellbeing amenities. Planning approvals have been secured through Monash City Council and VCAT.
695 Warrigal Road Apartments
Mixed-use concept for the Chadstone Village / Homemaker Centre site proposing around 198 dwellings across mid-rise buildings above retail. Recent public records suggest the site continues to operate as a retail centre (Coles, Liquorland and other tenancies) with permits relating to signage and venue licensing; there is no clear evidence of the apartment component moving to construction.
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.
12,457 residents of Ashwood - Chadstone are employed, from a labour force of 12,834. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 71.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,145, about 81% 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 workforce residing in Ashwood - Chadstone is highly educated, featuring a strong presence in professional fields, a low unemployment rate of 2.9%, and estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, working residents total 12,457, with an unemployment rate that is 1.8% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the labour force is quite close to the metropolitan rate of 70.2%. Census records show that a significant 40.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of pandemic-era lockdown measures.
Locals are primarily employed in healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The local concentration of jobs in professional & technical services is particularly high, reaching 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing only 7.2% of the Ashwood - Chadstone workforce compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. A comparison of the local working population against the resident workforce suggests the suburb is primarily residential with a limited number of local job opportunities. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures to show that from the period to March 2026, employment rose 4.6% while the labour force grew 4.4%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow 2.1% and the labour force grow 2.3%, which resulted in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Ashwood - Chadstone. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and were overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Ashwood - Chadstone, the area is expected to see employment grow 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, with the caveat that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Ashwood - Chadstone is $2,011 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $871 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,423 a year against an average of $79,395. 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 tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, income levels in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 are positioned at a very high tier nationally. Taxpayers in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 recorded a median income of $58,423 and an average income of $79,395, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 results in current estimates of approximately $64,043 for median income and $87,033 for average income as of March 2026.
Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Ashwood - Chadstone reside around the 64th percentile nationally. The largest income bracket contains 28.3% of the local population (5,990 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend where 32.8% of people fall into this bracket. Economic strength is reflected in the 32.1% of households earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports consumer spending. While high housing expenses account for 17.5% of incomes, strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 64th percentile and place the area in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashwood - Chadstone had 7,294 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 24% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Ashwood - Chadstone consisted of 58.2% standalone houses and 41.8% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The home ownership rate in Ashwood - Chadstone was slightly below the Melbourne average at 28.3%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (33.5%) or renting (38.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 was significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $415 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Ashwood - Chadstone are well above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
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Ashwood - Chadstone counted 7,294 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,915 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 69.0% of the local area, consisting of couples with children at 32.3%, couples without children at 24.1%, and single-parent households at 11.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.0%, with single-person households making up 24.7% and group housing comprising 6.2%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.3% of adults in Ashwood - Chadstone hold a university qualification, including 29.8% with a bachelor degree and 13.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,242 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,078 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 Ashwood - Chadstone is considerably higher than regional and national averages, with 47.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 29.8% in the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational credentials are held by 22.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 11.8%.
Enrollment rates in education are high, with 30.7% of residents actively participating in formal study. This comprises 8.6% studying at the tertiary level, 8.4% in primary school, and 6.9% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashwood - Chadstone reaches 65 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 services in Ashwood - Chadstone include 65 active stops, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected by 9 separate routes, which provide a total of 2,032 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 256 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential profile, most workers commute outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 82%, followed by train travel at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars per home. A high proportion of residents (40.4%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic restrictions.
Transit service frequency averages 290 trips per day across all routes, which averages out to approximately 31 weekly services per individual stop.
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73.7% of residents in Ashwood - Chadstone report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show positive trends for residents of Ashwood - Chadstone, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and health outcomes showing figures aligned with national averages. The incidence of common health issues is low among the general population, though higher than the national standard for older, vulnerable demographics. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing approximately 58% of the population, which equates to about 12,362 residents. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the suburb are mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 7.5 and 6.9% of residents respectively.
Conversely, 73.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents demonstrate good health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.1% of the population (3,200 people), ranking lower on national health measures relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.2% of Ashwood - Chadstone residents were born overseas and 44.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.8%) and Chinese (15.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ashwood - Chadstone exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 44.8% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.2% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.3% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries represented in Ashwood - Chadstone are English at 16.8%, Chinese at 15.9% (which is notably higher than the regional average of 6.5%), and Australian at 15.0%.
Other ethnic ancestries show notable differences from regional averages, with Sri Lankan ancestry representing 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Greek ancestry at 5.3% (compared to 2.7%), and Korean ancestry at 1.2% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashwood - Chadstone is 36. 31.8% 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 in Ashwood - Chadstone is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Melbourne metropolitan area, Ashwood - Chadstone has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (18.5%) but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (10.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.2% to 13.3%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 11.0% to 10.1%. Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 29%, adding 1,121 residents to reach a total of 5,029.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashwood - Chadstone
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 4 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 Aug 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 — 175 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,507 at the 2021 Census → 21,169 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 (212051319). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.