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Avoca has an estimated 3,619 residents, up from 3,532 at the 2021 Census — a change of 87 people, or 2.5%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 77% of areas nationally. 269 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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According to AreaSearch's findings, the population in Avoca stands at approximately 3,619 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 87 individuals, or 2.5%, compared to the 3,532 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The adjustment stems from the ABS estimated resident population of 3,609 as of June 2025, combined with 269 verified new addresses added after the Census date. Such population levels translate to a density of 2.1 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous living space availability. Avoca's 2.5% expansion since the census places it just 0.3 percentage points below the SA3 region's 2.8%, highlighting strong growth fundamentals.
Recent demographic shifts were largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 81.4% of the total population increase observed in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline for each SA2 district. In cases where SA2 data is unavailable, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to translate LGA figures to the SA2 level. The age-specific growth rates from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to exceed the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with the locality expected to add 452 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 12.2% total increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
71 new dwellings have been approved in Avoca over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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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Avoca has registered an average of approximately 14 new home approvals annually, resulting in 71 residential properties over the prior 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 15 approvals have been documented. The average ratio of new residents to newly built homes stands at 2.3 people per year over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, indicating solid demand that reinforces local property values, with the average construction cost of new dwellings sitting at $318,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $6.3 million during this financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential nature of the locality.
Compared to the Rest of Vic. average, building activity per resident in Avoca is about three-quarters, placing it in the 47th percentile of all analyzed locations across the country, which translates to fewer purchasing options for buyers and increases demand for existing properties. Furthermore, all recent residential construction has consisted of detached houses, maintaining the low-density profile of the region and catering to buyers looking for larger blocks of land. The ratio of 365 people per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low construction volumes. Demographic projections indicate that Avoca will add 442 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction activity is currently aligned with these population projections, though purchasing conditions may become more competitive as the number of residents increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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. 13 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 performance is strongly affected by infrastructure modifications, major capital works, and planning updates. AreaSearch has tracked 10 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Ararat to Maryborough Line Upgrades (Murray Basin Rail Project), the Western Highway Ballarat to Stawell Upgrade, the Carisbrook Levee Project, and the Talbot Futures Sewerage System, with the compiled list showing the most relevant details.
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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 52.7%. 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 3,270, 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 workforce in Avoca exhibits a balanced mix of professional and industrial occupations, with a notable presence of manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside a jobless rate of 5.5%. As of March 2026, there are 1,552 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.9% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while labor market participation is significantly lower at 52.7% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census data indicates that a moderate 20.4% of the workforce performed their roles from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lock-down restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The district exhibits a strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the employment proportion is 2.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the education & training sector is underrepresented, employing only 5.9% of the workforce in Avoca compared to 9.1% across Regional Vic.. The relationship between the census working population and the resident population suggests that local employment options within the area are limited. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force expanded by 0.4% during the twelve months leading to March 2026, while the number of employed persons fell by 0.6%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw a 0.1% drop in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective workforce demand in Avoca. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate potential trends. Nationally, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these sectoral rates to the employment profile of Avoca indicates a potential local employment increase of 5.1% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted calculation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, personal earnings in the Avoca SA2 are below the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the Avoca SA2 recorded a median income of $46,276 and an average income of $54,748, compared to regional Victorian figures of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusted for the Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $50,728 for the median and $60,015 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Avoca all place between the 3rd and 4th percentiles across the country.
In terms of earnings brackets, 30.1% of the population (1,089 people) falls within the $400 - 799 weekly range, whereas the broader region shows 30.3% of individuals earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Given that 41.0% of residents earn less than $800 weekly, Avoca is subject to significant financial limitations that influence local consumer spending. Although housing expenses are low with residents retaining 90.5% of their income, total disposable income sits at the 7th percentile nationwide.
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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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in Avoca consisted of 97.6% standalone houses and 2.3% other formats like semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Vic. where houses comprised 90.1% and other formats made up 9.9%. Home ownership in Avoca was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 58.0%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (30.5%) or occupied by renters (11.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,006, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent was $200 compared to the regional figure of $285.
On a national scale, Avoca's mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median 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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Families make up 64.0% of the household structure, consisting of couples with children at 19.1%, couples without children at 35.3%, and single-parent homes at 9.0%. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.0%, with single-person households representing 33.5% and group households making up 2.0% of the total. The median size of households is 2.2 people, which is smaller than 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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The district displays lower levels of educational attainment, with university completion rates at 16.4%, which is below the VIC state benchmark of 33.4%. This represents a key area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for 11.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical credentials are more common, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (10.1%) or certificates (29.2%). Engagement in learning is high, with 25.7% of the local population enrolled in an educational program. This comprises 9.4% in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 2.4% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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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Public transport data lists 18 active stops within Avoca, serviced by 3 routes that provide a total of 13 passenger trips per week. Transport options are limited, with residents living an average of 1,701 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the district, with private cars being the main transport mode at 91% and walking at 7%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 20.4% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Service frequency across the transport routes averages 1 trip per day, which translates to approximately 0 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates, Avoca faces notable health challenges, with common medical conditions prevalent in both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 47% of the population (~1,693 people). This compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 13.0% and 9.9% of the population respectively, while 58.2% of residents reported having no long-term health issues compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.. The working-age population experiences elevated rates of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 30.3% of the local population (1,096 people), which is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health trends among the senior population show some difficulties, though national rankings are generally consistent with the broader community.
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 in Avoca is lower than average, with citizens making up 87.3% of the population, 89.4% of residents born in Australia, and 97.6% of households using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 48.5% of the population. The most distinct statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups in Avoca are English at 34.5%, Australian at 31.8%, and Scottish at 10.2%. There are also small variations in other backgrounds, with Hungarian slightly overrepresented at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally), Irish at 9.6% (compared to 9.7%), and Maltese at 0.6% (compared to 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. 17.8% 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 of 52 in Avoca is older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is larger than the regional average, making up 16.7% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 7.7%. This local 65 - 74 cohort is also larger than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 8.7% to 10.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 8.3% to 10.0%.
In contrast, the 65 to 74 group decreased from 19.4% to 16.7%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.5% to 12.2%. Population projections for 2041 indicate that the 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to grow by 49%, adding 137 residents to total 417, while the 65 to 74 age group is projected to decrease by 5.
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 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 | May 2026 3 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 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 — 269 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,532 at the 2021 Census → 3,619 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 (201031013). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.