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Avoca has an estimated 3,624 residents, up from 3,532 at the 2021 Census — a change of 92 people, or 2.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 76% of areas nationally. 275 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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, the resident population of Avoca stands at approximately 3,624 according to research by AreaSearch. In comparison to the 2021 Census tally of 3,532 people, this represents an addition of 92 people (2.6%). This demographic update is derived from ABS estimated resident population statistics indicating 3,609 residents as of June 2025 alongside 275 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density stands at 2.1 persons per square kilometer, offering residents substantial living space. Avoca's 2.6% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 area (2.9%) by just 0.3 percentage points, indicating resilient expansion.
Interstate migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 81.4% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Population modeling from AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 (anchored to 2022 baseline figures) across SA2 localities. Where coverage is absent, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets are incorporated using weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregation methods, with resulting age-cohort growth projections applied across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, population gains are expected to exceed the median for national non-metropolitan areas. Grounded in the most recent annual ERP figures, Avoca is anticipated to expand by 430 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 11.4% across the 16 years.
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74 new dwellings have been approved in Avoca over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 in Avoca have averaged approximately 14 new homes each year, totaling 74 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). During these past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region gained an average of 2.2 people per year for every newly built residence, signaling solid demand that underpins residential values where newly constructed dwellings average a value of $416,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $6.3 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality. Relative to Rest of Vic., per capita construction activity across Avoca is 13.0% lower, placing the area at the 51st percentile on a national level.
In addition, recent residential additions have consisted solely of detached homes, maintaining low-density neighborhood character while providing standalone dwellings suited to space-focused purchasers. A quiet construction market with low overall activity is further demonstrated by a ratio of 333 people per residential dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Avoca is projected to welcome 415 residents by 2041. Although local construction levels currently match projected population growth, incoming residents may face rising competition for available housing as expansion unfolds.
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Development applications around Avoca
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Avoca, worth an estimated $150 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.7 billion. 12 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, public works, and planning frameworks play a transformative role in regional development. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 10 key projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent initiatives comprise the Ararat to Maryborough Line Upgrades (Murray Basin Rail Project), Western Highway Ballarat to Stawell Upgrade, Carisbrook Levee Project, and the Talbot Futures Sewerage System, with detailed assessments of relevant works outlined below.
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Ararat to Maryborough Line Upgrades (Murray Basin Rail Project)
Reopening and subsequent upgrades of the 88 km Maryborough-Ararat freight line (Avoca line) as part of the Murray Basin Rail Project. Works delivered standard gauge, 21-tonne axle loading, new 47 kg rail and ballast, a new passing loop at Elmhurst (mid-2024), and associated junction/signalling upgrades. The line is operational; further signalling works around Maryborough continue under the broader program.
Carisbrook Flood Management Plan Review and Levee Implementation
Central Goldfields Shire Council is updating the Carisbrook Flood Management Plan and reviewing levee implementation after the completed western levee and the 2024 independent review. The current work includes hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, calibration to the 2010, 2011 and 2022 flood events, climate change scenarios, review of the existing levee and flood infrastructure, flood warning and emergency management inputs, and assessment of further mitigation options for Carisbrook and nearby catchments.
Western Highway Upgrade
Multi-billion dollar duplication of the Western Highway between Ballarat and Stawell, the busiest national undivided highway in Australia and the key freight link between Melbourne and Adelaide. The Ballarat to Buangor section (55km) is complete. The Buangor to Ararat section (12km, Section 2B) is in preconstruction, with design, Cultural Heritage Management Plan, planning scheme amendment and key environmental approvals now finalised; construction is expected to start before the end of 2026, funded by an additional $446 million joint state and federal commitment announced in the 2026/27 budgets, taking the cost of this section to $1.17 billion.Works include an extra lane in each direction, a centre median, safety barriers, a new interchange at Hillside Road, and new bridges over the railway line and Hopkins River. The Ararat to Stawell section remains in planning. The corridor has recorded 158 crashes and 22 fatalities in the decade to March 2026, underscoring the safety case for the upgrade.
Talbot Futures Sewerage System
Proposed reticulated sewerage system for Talbot led by Central Highlands Water as part of the Talbot Futures program. The sewerage scheme business case has been endorsed and Council is actively seeking State and Federal Government funding for detailed design and construction. The project will support future housing, improve public health, reduce environmental impacts from septic systems and enable long-term township growth.
Growing Talbot Housing Development Program
A $630,000 Victorian Government program to enable Central Goldfields Shire to plan for a centralized sewerage system and identify future subdivision and development zones in Talbot to provide housing options for workers in Central Victoria and ease pressure on nearby towns including Maryborough.
Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Pool Upgrade
Renovation and rebuild of the heritage-listed Maryborough Municipal Olympic Pool Complex, the only heritage-listed outdoor Olympic-sized pool operating in regional Victoria. Stage One, completed in December 2024, delivered a full rebuild of the Octagonal Toddlers Pool, pavilion roof and carpentry repairs, and pump room restoration. Stage Two, currently in detailed design (due for completion by 30 October 2026) and fully funded, will replace the intermediate learn-to-swim pool with a new filtration system, balance tank, disability access ramp, a new standalone change room building, pavilion entry and kiosk upgrades, and site services works, with delivery expected across 2026 and 2027.Stage Three, also in detailed design, covers demolition and rebuild of the 50-metre pool, a new concourse, filtration system and connecting footpaths, but remains unfunded, with Council advocating to the Victorian Government for an additional 5 million AUD to proceed. The pool has been closed since 2022 after an independent assessment found the 50-metre pool at end-of-life due to structural cracking and subsidence.
Central Goldfields Land Use Framework Plan
Strategic land use planning project for Central Goldfields Shire covering Maryborough North, Flagstaff and Carisbrook. Comprises two components: the Maryborough, Carisbrook and Flagstaff Framework Plan (LUFP) identifying areas suitable for future housing and industrial growth, and the Rural Living Zone Review (URLO) assessing subdivision potential of rural living land. Draft plans were released for public consultation in August 2025, informed by a 2020 Population, Housing and Residential Settlement Strategy. Council adopted the Land Use Planning Framework and Urban Residential Land Opportunities documents at its 27 May 2026 meeting; a Planning Scheme Amendment to formally reference the documents is expected to follow.Funded by the Victorian Planning Authority under the Streamlining for Growth program.
Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD)
The Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD) involves significant public sector investment to revitalise key civic anchor sites in Central Maryborough. It aims to leverage these projects to drive public realm improvements, support affordable town-centre housing, and stimulate private sector investment in retail, tourism, hospitality, and services. The project includes re-imagining spaces like the Post Office, courthouse, and Town Hall as a civic square or open plaza, integrating urban infrastructure treatments to enhance walkability and connect key areas such as the Central Goldfields Art Gallery, High Street retail area, and the redeveloped Hospital precinct.The MCAD forms a central component of the Victorian Goldfields UNESCO World Heritage Bid.
1,552 residents of Avoca are employed, from a labour force of 1,643. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 52.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,275, about 90% 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 labour market in Avoca features an even distribution of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by sizable manufacturing and industrial operations, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 1,552, while the local jobless rate sits 1.9% higher than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., and labour force participation is substantially lower (52.4% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census findings showed 20.4% of employed locals working remotely from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Resident employment centers predominantly on agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.
Sector concentration is exceptionally prominent in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local representation is 2.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, education & training shows a smaller footprint, employing only 5.9% of the local workforce compared to 9.1% across Regional Vic.. A comparison between Census local workplace counts and resident worker numbers suggests constrained employment opportunities within the immediate area. Analysis using SALM and ABS figures indicates that the labour force expanded by 0.4% while employment dropped 0.6% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts for Mar-26 that can provide additional context regarding future demand in Avoca. These projections span five and ten year intervals and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate future growth patterns. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across a five year span and by 13.7% across a ten year span, though these growth rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector specific forecasts are applied to Avoca's employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 5.1% over five years and by 11.7% over ten years. This calculation represents a simple weighting extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Avoca is $985 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $516 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,276 a year against an average of $54,748. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer income levels in the Avoca SA2 beneath the national baseline. Within the Avoca SA2, median taxpayer income is $46,276 and mean income is $54,748, trailing Regional Vic. levels of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures near $50,728 (median) and $60,015 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 ranks household, family, and individual incomes in Avoca within the 3rd to 4th percentiles across Australia.
The $400 - 799 weekly income bracket forms the largest segment, encompassing 30.1% of residents (1,090 people), contrasting with regional distributions where 30.3% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. Budgetary pressures are evident locally, as 41.0% of households manage on weekly sums under $800. Even though housing expenses remain manageable with 90.5% of earnings retained, overall disposable income sits at the 7th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Avoca had 1,448 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 58% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,006 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Avoca consisted of 97.6% houses alongside 2.3% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, apartments, and alternative dwelling types), whereas Regional Vic. recorded 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Avoca was substantially higher than the regional benchmark, reaching 58.0%, with remaining properties distributed between mortgaged homes (30.5%) and rental accommodation (11.5%). Typical monthly mortgage installments in the locality were markedly lower than Regional Vic. at $1,006, and median weekly rent stood at $200, compared to regional averages of $1,430 and $285 respectively.
On a national scale, Avoca's mortgage costs sit well under the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs tracking substantially beneath the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Avoca counted 1,448 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 64.0%, consisting of 19.1% couples with children, 35.3% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 36.0%, comprising single-person households at 33.5% and share houses at 2.0%. The local median household occupancy of 2.2 people tracks below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.4% of adults in Avoca hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 29.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 196 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 951 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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Educational attainment levels in the locality reflect clear challenges, with 16.4% of residents holding tertiary degrees compared to the wider VIC benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a distinct target for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational training remains prominent, with 39.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical or trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (29.2%). A significant 25.7% of local residents participate in structured educational programs. Within this student population, 9.4% attend primary school, 8.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.4% undertake tertiary coursework.
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Getting around Avoca means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 18 active transport stops across Avoca, connected by 3 individual routes that deliver 13 weekly passenger trips in total. Overall transit connectivity remains restricted, with residents situated an average distance of 1701 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outwards by private vehicle, with cars accounting for 91% of travel and pedestrian commutes making up 7%. Household vehicle availability sits above regional norms at an average of 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, while 20.4% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit service schedules average 1 trips per day across the network, resulting in no weekly trips per individual stop.
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58.2% of residents in Avoca report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding chronic illness and mortality statistics highlight substantial healthcare hurdles in Avoca, with health conditions prevalent across younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing roughly 47% of the total population (~1,696 people), in contrast to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and 55.7% nationwide. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 13.0 and 9.9% of residents respectively, while 58.2% reported no diagnosed medical issues compared to 63.4% throughout Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are particularly noticeable among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 31.4% of the population (1,138 people), outpacing the 24.0% regional proportion in Regional Vic.. Health measures among older demographics show specific challenges while generally aligning with national cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Avoca is largely Australian-born, at 89.4% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.5%) and Australian (31.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Avoca track below broader averages, with Australian citizenship held by 87.3% of the community, 89.4% born within Australia, and 97.6% utilizing solely English at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, comprising 48.5% of the local population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a distinct local overrepresentation at 0.3% in Avoca, against 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds among Avoca residents are English (34.5%), Australian (31.8%), and Scottish (10.2%). Distinct variances also appear across other heritage groups: Hungarian heritage accounts for 0.4% in Avoca (compared with 0.2% across the wider region), Irish heritage stands at 9.6% (versus 9.7%), and Maltese ancestry represents 0.6% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Avoca is 52, older than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 17.7% 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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Avoca's age structure skews older when evaluated against Regional Vic.. As at August 2026, older adults and retirees (65+) represent 31.4% of the community, compared to 24.0% in Regional Vic., while residents aged 25 - 44 account for 16.2%, versus 23.1% regionally. This places the estimated median age at 52, down slightly from 53 at the 2021 Census, but still 9 years older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and above the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 45 - 64, which decreased from 30.6% to an estimated 28.4%.
Demographic forecasts indicate that by 2041, younger to middle-aged adults will drive population growth, expanding by 176 residents (30%) to reach 764.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Avoca
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 275 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,532 at the 2021 Census → 3,624 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 (201031013). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.