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Ashwood - Chadstone has an estimated 21,199 residents, up from 19,507 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,692 people, or 8.7%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 178 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 3,159 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the resident count in Ashwood - Chadstone stands at approximately 21,199 as of Aug 2026. This represents a rise of 1,692 individuals (8.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 19,507 residents were recorded. This updated figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 21,139 as of June 2025 alongside 178 validated new addresses added following the Census. Living density reaches 3,159 persons per square kilometer, ranking the locality in the top quartile of areas examined nationwide by AreaSearch. The local 8.7% expansion rate since the census sits just 0.8 percentage points under the broader state mark of 9.5%, highlighting healthy demographic momentum.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary catalyst, driving roughly 88.0% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch integrates the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023, utilizing weighted aggregation techniques to transition growth metrics from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific rates from these aggregations are projected forward across all regions for 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, substantial demographic expansion is anticipated, positioning the region within the highest quartile of AreaSearch study areas, with an influx of 6,168 persons forecast by 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, corresponding to an overall 16-year increase of 28.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
439 new dwellings have been approved in Ashwood - Chadstone over the past five years, an average of 87 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 87 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 57% 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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Annual residential building consents in Ashwood - Chadstone have averaged roughly 87 dwellings, amounting to 439 residences over the last 5 financial years. Balancing an average inflow of 1.9 new occupants yearly for each completed home between FY-22 and FY-26, supply has generally matched absorption to maintain steady conditions, although demand accelerated to 3.1 people per dwelling across the past 2 financial years, pointing toward heightened market interest and potential tightening of stock. Construction expenditure per new residence averages $670,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on higher-end builds. Furthermore, commercial consents have reached $48.7 million during this financial year, demonstrating solid progress in non-residential property.
Per capita building activity in Ashwood - Chadstone reaches roughly 75% of the rate recorded across Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 56th percentile nationwide. Recent residential construction is divided between 57.0% standalone houses and 43.0% multi-unit or attached dwellings, indicating a growing prevalence of medium-density formats that offer diverse housing choices across varied budgets, spanning classic family residences to compact living arrangements. A ratio of approximately 251 people per dwelling approval characterizes this evolving development sector. Longer-term forecasts indicate Ashwood - Chadstone will gain 6,108 new occupants by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If residential building continues at current paces, additions to the dwelling stock could fall behind demographic growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 $131.4 billion. 31 are already under construction and 40 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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Capital investments, public planning strategies, and major projects exert a considerable influence on local area outcomes. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 19 developments poised to affect the community. Prominent initiatives encompass the Ashburton Library and Community Centre, Suburban Rail Loop East, 65A Power Avenue Social Housing, and Ashwood Green, with key schemes outlined below.
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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 17,179, 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 local workforce in Ashwood - Chadstone is characterized by high tertiary qualification levels and notable representation across professional occupations, alongside a jobless rate of merely 2.9% and 4.6% estimated annual job creation. As of March 2026, employed residents total 12,457, with local unemployment sitting 1.8% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while participation aligns closely with the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. At the Census, working from home was reported by 40.4% of employed persons, although prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be factored into this figure. Health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade represent the leading employment sectors for local residents.
The professional & technical domain is especially prominent, capturing a workforce proportion 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 7.2% of resident jobs, trailing the 9.7% observed across Greater Melbourne. Given the gap between resident workers and local jobs counted at the Census, this largely residential district provides a modest volume of employment internally. AreaSearch assessment of data from SALM and the ABS shows that in the twelve months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 4.6% while the total workforce grew by 4.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% gain in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements across Ashwood - Chadstone. These five-year and ten-year models have been aligned with the local industry distribution to map future employment trends. Nationwide job totals are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with trajectories varying markedly by sector. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the existing Ashwood - Chadstone workforce base indicates local employment could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation without adjusting for localized demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Data compiled by AreaSearch from postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 shows taxpayers in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 achieved a median personal income of $58,423 and an average of $79,395, placing earnings among the top tiers nationally compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Incorporating a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $64,043 for the median and $87,033 for the average as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census earnings in Ashwood - Chadstone sit near the 64th percentile nationwide.
The weekly earning band of $1,500 - 2,999 captures the largest share at 28.3% of individuals (5,999 people), echoing regional trends where 32.8% fall within this interval. Affluence is evident with 32.1% collecting more than $3,000 weekly, providing a strong base for discretionary commerce. Although accommodation costs absorb 17.5% of income, disposable earnings remain at the 64th percentile, placing the district in the 8th decile on 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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Census records show that the residential profile in Ashwood - Chadstone was made up of 58.2% standalone houses and 41.8% alternative formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas Greater Melbourne recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other configurations. Full home ownership stood at 28.3%, slightly beneath the metropolitan standard, while properties under a mortgage comprised 33.5% and rental accommodation made up 38.2%. Median monthly home loan repayments reached $2,500, outstripping the Greater Melbourne norm of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $415 compared to $390 regionally. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Ashwood - Chadstone exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain higher than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashwood - Chadstone counted 7,294 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,927 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 units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 69.0% of households, consisting of couples with children (32.3%), couples without children (24.1%), and single parent arrangements (11.0%). The remaining 31.0% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person living accounting for 24.7% and group dwellings representing 6.2%. The area records a median household size of 2.5 people, marginally below the Greater Melbourne standard 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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Academic credentials in Ashwood - Chadstone track well above broader indicators, as 47.3% of persons aged 15+ possess higher education degrees, outperforming both the SA4 region (29.8%) and Australia overall (30.4%). This high concentration of tertiary-trained individuals underpins a strong orientation toward professional fields. Bachelor qualifications represent 29.8% of residents, complemented by postgraduate study at 13.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational accreditations encompass 22.2% of individuals aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 11.8%. Formal study participation is widespread across the population, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in coursework.
This cohort comprises 8.6% pursuing higher education, 8.4% attending primary school, and 6.9% engaged in secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Ashwood - Chadstone reaches 65 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 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 transit infrastructure in Ashwood - Chadstone includes 65 active bus stops operating across the district. These points are connected by 11 separate lines, delivering a collective 4,459 weekly services. Transit accessibility is strong, with residents located an average distance of 256 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburban nature of the district, outbound commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 82% of journeys and trains carrying 10%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per household. At the 2021 Census, working from home was registered by 40.4% of workers, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 637 daily departures across all routes, translating to roughly 68 weekly trips per boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Public wellness measures present favorable circumstances for residents of Ashwood - Chadstone, with AreaSearch investigations of mortality and general health metrics aligning broadly with countrywide averages. General condition prevalence remains modest across the total population, despite higher incidence among vulnerable older brackets, while private health insurance uptake is extensive at approximately 58% of the community (~12,380 people). Mental health conditions and asthma constitute the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 7.5 and 6.9% of the population, whereas 73.7% of individuals noted no chronic health concerns compared to 72.6% regionally.
The working-age segment demonstrates strong general wellness with low rates of persistent illness. Older individuals aged 65 and over make up 14.9% of the community (3,154 people), though this demographic stands somewhat lower in national comparisons than the general 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 significant cultural variety, with 44.8% of households communicating in a language other than English and 45.2% of residents born abroad. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation, comprising 43.3% of the community. Judaism demonstrates the most distinct concentration relative to broader patterns, accounting for 0.8% of locals compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family heritage based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Ashwood - Chadstone are English (16.8%), Chinese (15.9%, markedly higher than the regional level of 6.5%), and Australian (15.0%). Other community backgrounds show noticeable representation compared to regional averages, including Sri Lankan at 1.5% (against 0.8% regionally), Greek at 5.3% (against 2.7%), and Korean at 1.2% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashwood - Chadstone is 36. 31.9% 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 age breakdown in Ashwood - Chadstone closely mirrors Greater Melbourne, with no single broad category diverging by more than 3.0 percentage points from metropolitan distributions. This produces an estimated median age of 36, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 1 year below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the most notable shift occurred among residents aged 25 - 44, rising from 33.3% to roughly 35.0%. Projections to 2041 indicate that senior cohorts (65+) will record the highest numeric expansion, increasing by 1,811 (57%) to reach 4,965.
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 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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 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 — 178 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,507 at the 2021 Census → 21,199 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 (212051319). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.