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Balwyn has an estimated 16,883 residents, up from 16,163 at the 2021 Census — a change of 720 people, or 4.5%. 110 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,020 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 demographic evaluations from AreaSearch, the population of Balwyn stands at approximately 16,883 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 720 people (4.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 16,163 people were enumerated. Such growth is deduced using the ABS estimated resident population of 16,868 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 110 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With 3,020 persons per square kilometer, the locality falls into the upper quartile for population density across nationally evaluated areas by AreaSearch. Moreover, the 4.5% post-census gain sits within 2.1 percentage points of the surrounding SA3 area (6.6%), highlighting competitive local expansion.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for these gains, functioning as virtually the sole source of population increases in recent times. Projections published in 2024 by Geoscience Australia and the ABS, using 2022 as their benchmark year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 forecasts. For locations lacking this coverage, 2023 Regional/LGA figures from the VIC State Government are incorporated via weighted aggregation methods transferring LGA trends down to the SA2 level. Age-specific expansion rates derived from this process are further applied across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic patterns, anticipated growth sits in the lower quartile of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch. Relying on current annual ERP population figures, the locality is projected to add 713 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 4.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
543 new dwellings have been approved in Balwyn over the past five years, an average of 108 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 109 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Balwyn have averaged approximately 108 dwellings each year, amounting to 543 homes overall. With the local population contracting during the recent period, available dwelling supply has comfortably kept pace with demand to maintain a balanced marketplace offering ample selection for buyers. New residential developments exhibit an average construction cost of $1,205,000, underscoring strong builder focus on high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $20.2 million during this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of non-residential development activity. Per-capita development activity in Balwyn tracked 24.0% above regional average per person across the 5 year period compared to Greater Melbourne, helping sustain existing asset valuations while ensuring sufficient choices for purchasers.
Recent building works have been evenly divided, with detached houses accounting for 50.0% and medium and high-density housing making up 50.0%. This significant presence of higher-density formats creates more accessible price points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors alike. Generating roughly one approval per 162 people, the suburb displays low density characteristics. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Balwyn is slated to expand by 698 residents through to 2041. If building activity continues at prevailing volumes, the delivery of new residential stock should readily satisfy local requirements, sustaining positive buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth to exceed prevailing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Balwyn
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Balwyn, worth an estimated $209 million. A further 149 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $109.9 billion. 40 are already under construction and 64 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Strategic planning frameworks, public works, and significant development undertakings play a foundational role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 14 projects expected to exert a meaningful influence across the district. Prominent initiatives include White & Weston Balwyn Village, Koonung Creek Reserve Restoration, Parring Collection, and Maleela Rise Balwyn, with further details on the primary proposals outlined below.
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White & Weston Balwyn Village
A sophisticated collection of 45 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across a low-rise three-level building designed by Cera Stribley with gardens by Jack Merlo. Features a full-line Coles supermarket at ground level, opposite Balwyn Park with premium finishes including Miele appliances, a 7.5-star NatHERS rating, and an energy-optimised design aligned with Sustainability Victoria's Whole of Home Initiative. Construction has commenced, with demolition completed and builders mobilising on site.
Koonung Creek Reserve Restoration
Restoration of Koonung Creek Reserve following the North East Link and Eastern Freeway upgrade. Council adopted its preferred master plan in February 2024 and continues to advocate for reinstatement after construction. The plan includes upgraded walking and cycling trails, wetlands, BBQ areas, rest areas, fitness stations, extensive indigenous planting and around 2,900 new trees.
Parring Collection
An exclusive ensemble of 14 townhouse-style residences by Orion International Group in Balwyn. Planning permit granted; project website live with design by Ascui & Co and landscape by Jack Merlo. Positioned close to parklands, retail and schools.
Rochester Canterbury
Integrated retirement living, residential aged care and community precinct on Rochester Road in Canterbury, VIC, developed by BASScare and designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke. The approved masterplan comprises 62 retirement living apartments (2 and 3 bedroom, including penthouses) plus 5 townhomes, alongside 45 residential aged care suites. Community facilities include a cafe with grocer, community hall, activity rooms, pool, spa, sauna, gym, allied health rooms, cinema, salon, art studio and craft workshop, with landscaping oriented around the adjacent Shrublands Creek Reserve.Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2026, with residents able to move in from late 2028. Note: the site was previously marketed as a separate 42-residence Canterbury Gardens townhouse and apartment proposal by Luxe Property Group; that scheme does not appear to have proceeded and has been superseded by the BASScare redevelopment.
Maleela Rise Balwyn
A four-storey residential development comprising 31 apartments, including 2, 3, and 4-bedroom residences and penthouses, with two basement levels for parking. Designed by Cera Stribley Architects with interiors by Studio Tate and landscaping by Jack Merlo. Features high-end amenities such as concierge service, club lounge bar with wine cellar, curated library, reflection garden, wellness facilities including gym, infrared sauna, and hot and cold therapy. Includes 74 car parking spaces and bicycle storage. Developed by Chapter Group, focusing on luxury living and wellbeing in the prestigious Reid Estate near Riverside Estate precinct.Estimated completion mid-2026.
Maling Road Mixed-Use Development (Canterbury Hill)
A boutique collection of 28 luxury residences above ground-floor retail in the heart of the historic Maling Road precinct. The project was designed by Carr Architecture and developed by Figurehead.
1207-1209 Burke Road Townhomes
A premium permit-approved development site for 12 architect-designed luxury townhomes by Cera Stribley. Located on a 2,405sqm site with over 40m street frontage to Burke Road in Kew's prestigious Sackville Ward. The development offers boutique luxury living in one of Melbourne's most sought-after suburbs with potential for yield uplift under Victoria's new Townhouse and Low Rise Code.
359-365 Canterbury Road Retail Development
Proposed retail and commercial development involving three adjoining retail freeholds with a cafe, offices/showroom, and warehousing. The site offers potential for value-add redevelopment subject to council approval, aiming to enhance local retail spaces and provide modern commercial facilities with parking and improved access.
8,704 residents of Balwyn are employed, from a labour force of 9,011. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 62.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,996, about 89% 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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Balwyn possesses a highly qualified resident workforce with prominent representation across professional services, an unemployment rate of merely 3.4%, and an annual employment gain estimated at 1.5%. By March 2026, 8,704 residents were employed. The local unemployment rate settled 1.4% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, though labor force participation was notably lower (62.3% versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne). Furthermore, 43.2% of working residents reported working remotely during the Census, an outcome likely shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is predominantly concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade.
The community exhibits substantial occupational specialization within professional & technical roles, employing residents at 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, construction represents an under-indexed sector, absorbing just 5.1% of local workers relative to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Given the disparity between Census working population numbers and resident population figures, the largely residential neighborhood offers relatively few workplace positions within its own borders. Analysis of SALM and ABS data through AreaSearch shows that over the past 12 months, employment grew by 1.5% while the labour force expanded by 2.5%, resulting in an unemployment rate increase of 1.0 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts for Mar-26 that provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Balwyn. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid with Balwyn's local employment structure to estimate future growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Balwyn's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this estimate relies on a straightforward weighting method for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Balwyn is $2,017 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $873 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,163 a year against an average of $96,866. The average runs 86% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to financial year 2023 ATO tax figures at the postcode tier from AreaSearch, Balwyn SA2 taxpayers reported a median income of $52,163 alongside an average income of $96,866. This average stands at an exceptionally high level across the nation, while Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Incorporating 9.62% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 indicates indexed benchmarks of roughly $57,181 (median) and $106,185 (average) by March 2026. Across personal, family, and household tiers, 2021 Census data places local earnings near the 64th percentile nationally.
The central income bracket comprises 26.3% of the resident cohort (4,440 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with metropolitan trends where 32.8% fall into this band. High earning capacity is underscored by 34.3% of households generating over $3,000 per week, reinforcing robust retail demand. While accommodation outlays absorb 15.8% of income, strong remuneration lifts disposable earnings to the 67th percentile, positioning the district in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balwyn had 6,089 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 14% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $461 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.3%. 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 assessments show that the local housing stock in Balwyn was composed of 59.8% houses and 40.2% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), whereas Melbourne metro recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Balwyn stood at 44.8%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan standard, while 28.2% of homes were held under a mortgage and 27.0% were leased. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $3,000 and median weekly rent stood at $461, both tracking well above the respective Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390. When viewed nationally, local repayments heavily outpace the $1,863 Australian mortgage median and the $375 national weekly rental benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balwyn counted 6,089 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of domestic living arrangements in the area at 72.2%, comprising couples with children (36.1%), couples without children (23.7%), and single parent families (11.4%). Non-family living structures represent the remaining 27.8%, consisting of lone person households at 25.4% and group households at 2.3%. The typical household size sits at 2.6 people, matching the average across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.8% of adults in Balwyn hold a university qualification, including 33.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 7.4% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,078 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,153 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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Residents of Balwyn demonstrate exceptional educational attainment, with 52.8% of those aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees compared against 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This substantial qualifications advantage equips the locality exceptionally well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 33.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Additionally, technical and vocational pathways account for 17.9% of credentials among persons aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (7.4%). A substantial 31.8% of local residents are actively pursuing formal study. Among these learners, 9.6% attend secondary education, 8.9% are engaged in tertiary education, and 8.8% are enrolled in primary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balwyn reaches 61 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Trams 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 61 operational transport stops within Balwyn, spanning lightrail and bus connections. These facilities are served by 11 individual routes that combine to deliver 3,567 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is favorable, with residents generally situated 218 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outbound travel dominates commuter movements; private car usage remains the leading transit choice at 80%, while train travel comprises 6%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per dwelling. In addition, 43.2% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Across all transit corridors, service volumes average 509 trips per day, which translates to roughly 58 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.6% of residents in Balwyn report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics indicate outstanding health measures throughout Balwyn, characterized by very low condition rates across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally prominent, encompassing roughly 70% of the overall population (11,767 people). This exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical ailments in the suburb, diagnosed in 6.8 and 6.1% of residents respectively. Concurrently, 74.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, outpacing the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 23.5% of the population (3,965 people), notably above the 15.1% share seen across Greater Melbourne. Health metrics for local older residents remain strong, though ranking somewhat lower against national benchmarks than the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.5% of Balwyn residents were born overseas and 45.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (26.8%) and English (17.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Balwyn exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 45.5% of its resident population born overseas and 45.2% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 41.7% of the community. In contrast to regional patterns, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, comprising 5.8% of locals compared with 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral heritage based on parental birthplace, Chinese ancestry represents the largest background in Balwyn at 26.8%, significantly surpassing the regional share of 6.5%. English ancestry follows at 17.6%, with Australian ancestry at 14.0%.
Additional variations emerge across other lineages, with Greek heritage overrepresented at 3.2% (vs 2.7% regionally), while Vietnamese represents 1.6% (vs 1.9%) and Sri Lankan accounts for 0.6% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balwyn is 43. 25.5% 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 structure of Balwyn skews notably older than the surrounding metropolitan area. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 23.5% of the community versus 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 22.6% compared to 32.1% regionally. This results in an estimated median age of 43, holding steady from the 2021 Census and remaining 6 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the most prominent expansion has occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, rising from 21.9% to an estimated 23.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, senior brackets are anticipated to experience the largest numerical increase, adding 1,085 residents (27%) to total 5,051, whereas cohorts comprising children and young adults along with young to middle aged adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balwyn
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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 110 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,163 at the 2021 Census → 16,883 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 (207011147). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.