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Bayswater North has an estimated 12,182 residents, up from 11,871 at the 2021 Census — a change of 311 people, or 2.6%. 234 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,229 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population residing in Bayswater North stands at approximately 12,182 as of Aug 2026. This demographic count represents a gain of 311 people (2.6%) compared to the 11,871 people enumerated in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,097 recorded as of June 2025 alongside an observed 234 validated new addresses completed following the Census. Consequently, local population density sits at 1,229 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmarks recorded across nationwide locations reviewed by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the local post-census expansion rate of 2.6% sits within 1.3 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.9%), highlighting resilient local demographic growth. Net overseas arrivals served as the principal catalyst for these local population gains, accounting for roughly 79.2% of the net growth recorded in recent times. SA2 geographic forecasts generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's projections. Wherever these series lack coverage, the 2023 regional and municipal projections published by the VIC State Government are utilized, applying a weighted aggregation approach to translate LGA data to SA2 geographic definitions. Age-specific expansion trajectories obtained via these aggregate models are likewise extended across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Extending these patterns forward, Bayswater North is projected to undergo demographic gains tracking marginally below the national statistical area median, expanding by 655 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP baselines, which equates to an overall 4.7% rise throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
164 new dwellings have been approved in Bayswater North over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 39% 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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Residential building authorisations in Bayswater North have averaged approximately 32 dwellings per year, yielding 164 homes approved across the last 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26). In an environment where the local resident base has trended downwards recently, additions to housing stock appear to have kept pace with market demand, providing prospective purchasers with adequate selection. Concurrently, newly approved dwellings show an average construction value of $377,000—a figure lower than the regional standard—suggesting more attainable build costs for purchasers. Non-residential building activity has also generated $20.8 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year, demonstrating an ongoing flow of commercial investment into the precinct.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita building volume in Bayswater North sits at roughly 65% of the wider metropolitan level and places the community in the 37th percentile across national territories, a dynamic that narrows purchasing opportunities while providing support for established housing stock. This rate sits lower than nationwide benchmarks as well, illustrating local precinct maturity and potential land supply ceilings. Recent building approvals break down into 39.0% detached dwellings and 61.0% attached dwellings. Such emphasis on higher-density built form creates accessible pricing options suited to downsizers, property investors, and first-home purchasers. This pattern signals an evident divergence from the standing housing base (in which 84.0% houses currently feature), reflecting site development constraints alongside evolving lifestyle and price-point expectations. Yielding roughly 671 people per approval, Bayswater North exhibits the structural attributes of an established, fully formed urban market. Longer-term demographic projections indicate that Bayswater North will gain 570 residents by 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). Assuming existing construction momentum persists, incoming dwelling stock is expected to adequately satisfy buyer requirements, maintaining balanced conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating growth beyond projected trajectories.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bayswater North
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 Bayswater North, worth an estimated $404 million. A further 133 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.5 billion. 21 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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, major works, and strategic planning frameworks exert a substantial influence on local precinct performance. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 27 initiatives anticipated to shape the area. Key works include the Bayswater North Primary School Redevelopment and Upgrades, the Kilsyth Connect Logistics Park, the Bayswater Business Precinct Transformation Strategy, and the Suffern Reserve Playground Renewal, with notable projects summarized below.
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Bayswater North Primary School Redevelopment and Upgrades
Upgrade of Bayswater North Primary School including a new inclusive outdoor learning space, replacement playground equipment with new soft fall surfaces, renewed hardcourts and outdoor learning improvements. The Inclusive Schools Fund works have been completed, while the Australian Government Schools Upgrade Fund playground and hardcourt works remain under construction with forecast completion in Q4 2026.
Bayswater Business Precinct Transformation Strategy
A collaborative initiative between Knox, Maroondah, and Yarra Ranges councils to revitalize one of Melbourne's largest industrial hubs. The strategy focuses on transitioning the precinct into a modern employment zone by supporting advanced manufacturing, enhancing transport connectivity, and improving public realm amenity. Key actions include updating planning controls to encourage investment and infrastructure upgrades to facilitate better freight and pedestrian access through 2040.
Wendys and Jasbe Petroleum Development
Convenience retail and fuel precinct on the corner of Canterbury and Dorset Roads in Bayswater North, developed by Jasbe Petroleum. The $7 million development replaced a former car yard and comprises a petrol station, a Wendys drive-thru (Melbourne's first), a second convenience restaurant tenancy, a four-bay car wash and 53 on-site parking bays. The complex opened in 2026 with steel framing supplied by Dynamic Steel Frame.
Mountain Highway Logistics Hub
Staged development of a major industrial logistics estate on a 16.8 hectare site formerly occupied by GlaxoSmithKline for over 50 years, featuring four separate warehouses totalling up to 50,000 sqm. Stage 1 comprises a purpose-built national head office and distribution centre for CoolDrive Auto Parts, consolidating three Melbourne facilities into one site with automation systems, dedicated dangerous goods and refrigerant stores, and a workshop for the Blanchard Racing Team Supercars program. The development includes a new access road and signalised intersection to Mountain Highway, estate signage, and directional signage.Construction began in July 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony, with the CoolDrive facility targeted for completion around October 2026 and practical completion of Stage 1 expected by late 2026. Future stages will add smaller warehouses of approximately 10,000 sqm each. All warehouses will operate 24/7 once complete, with Stage 1 expected to accommodate up to 225 staff.
Marie Wallace Bayswater Oval Sportsfield Renewal
Comprehensive renewal of the playing field at Marie Wallace Bayswater Oval to better accommodate AFL and cricket activities. Works include levelling and resurfacing of the playing field, installation of modern irrigation and drainage systems, and improvements to ensure consistent playability year-round. Funded under Knox City Council's 2025-26 capital works program which allocates $4.5 million to sports field and training facility improvements across the municipality.
Tarralla Creek Estate
Completed masterplanned house and land estate in Bayswater North delivering around 120 turnkey dwellings within walking distance of Tarralla Creek Trail, local parks, schools and Eastfield shops, developed and built by Boutique Homes for first home buyers and families.
Domain East
Completion of a new bulky goods and warehouse precinct branded Domain East comprising two office warehouses and three retail/showroom tenancies with dual access via Canterbury Road and Market Drive, high-clearance warehousing, generous hardstand and approximately 52 car parks.
711-717 Mountain Highway Mixed Use Development
7-storey mixed use development comprising 55 apartments (15 one-bedroom, 39 two-bedroom, 1 three-bedroom), two ground floor retail tenancies totaling approximately 340sqm, 67 car parking spaces, and 78 bicycle spaces. The project was initially refused by Knox City Council in July 2018 but approved by VCAT in April 2019. It features premium finishes, strategic location near Bayswater Train Station, and is currently on hold with no construction started.
6,772 residents of Bayswater North are employed, from a labour force of 7,155. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,663, about 112% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Bayswater North features a capable labour pool, highlighted by strong representation across the construction domain, a 5.4% unemployment rate, and a 0.9% rise in estimated job numbers over the previous twelve-month period. Records from March 2026 show 6,772 residents actively employed, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.6% above the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, while local labour participation largely mirrors the wider metropolitan figure of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, approximately 24.7% of working residents stated they performed their roles from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary industry sectors providing work to local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Construction in particular forms a distinct local specialisation, capturing an employment share 1.4 times that seen across the wider region. Conversely, the professional & technical services sector is comparatively small locally, absorbing only 6.7% of the Bayswater North workforce in contrast to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. An observed ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident recorded during the Census underscores the presence of significant local employment generation. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.9% alongside a 1.8% rise in the active labour force, causing local unemployment to climb by 0.9 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne over the identical timeframe, employment expanded by 2.1% against a labour force increase of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise. Broader guidance on forward workforce demand in Bayswater North is provided by national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected across five and ten-year horizons, these sectoral outlooks are correlated with the area's existing industry profile to gauge employment potential. While aggregate nationwide employment is modeled to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary notably among individual sectors. Weighting these projections to reflect the industry composition of Bayswater North suggests local job numbers could rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (noting this is a weighted illustrative projection that excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bayswater North is $1,800 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $838 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,775 a year against an average of $65,407. 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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Taxation records compiled by the ATO at the postcode level and modeled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Bayswater North SA2 at $57,775, with the corresponding average reaching $65,407. These numbers sit slightly under national averages, while Greater Melbourne registered a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median income around $63,333 and an average near $71,699 as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories, Census 2021 results place local income levels near the 55th percentile nationwide.
A breakdown of earnings shows that 36.4% of locals (4,434 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the 32.8% observed in that same tier regionally. Monthly accommodation costs account for 15.6% of income, yet solid local earnings keep disposable income within the 54th percentile, placing the district in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bayswater North had 4,331 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $361 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,849 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing landscape in Bayswater North comprised 83.6% houses and 16.5% other dwellings (encompassing units, semi-detached options, and other residential types), presenting a marked contrast to the metropolitan breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Bayswater North aligned with the broader Melbourne metro figure of 31.3%, while remaining properties were occupied with a mortgage (48.0%) or rented (20.8%). Typical monthly mortgage expenses in the locality averaged $1,849, while median weekly rent stood at $361, both tracking below the metropolitan metrics of $2,000 and $390.
Evaluated against national benchmarks, local home loan repayments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track beneath the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bayswater North counted 4,331 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 24% 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 living arrangements at 74.0% of all households, consisting of 36.9% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 26.0%, with lone person households representing 23.6% and group dwellings accounting for 2.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.6 people, matching the Greater Melbourne benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.7% of adults in Bayswater North hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 233 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,019 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 community exhibits lower formal tertiary credentials, with 24.7% of residents holding university degrees compared to the 37.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Practical and vocational qualifications are well represented, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (25.3%). Active participation in education is strong across the area, with 27.4% of the population attending an educational institution. This group comprises 9.4% enrolled in primary schools, 7.3% undertaking secondary schooling, and 3.9% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bayswater North reaches 84 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Transport network assessments record 84 active transport stops across Bayswater North, operating via bus services. These facilities are supported by 14 distinct transit routes that combine to deliver 2,723 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is favourable, with residents situated an average distance of 231 meters from their closest transit point. Given the predominantly suburban residential character, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode at 91%. Vehicle access averages 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the metropolitan rate. Additionally, 24.7% of employed locals worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting pandemic conditions at the time.
Across the entire network, service scheduling delivers an average of 389 trips per day, which translates to roughly 32 weekly trips per transit stop.
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66.5% of residents in Bayswater North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 mortality metrics and chronic ailment rates indicate notable health vulnerabilities in Bayswater North, with common medical conditions appearing frequently across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage lags the typical SA2 level, accounting for roughly 52% of the overall community (~6,322 people) compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 10.3 and 9.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 66.5% of locals reported being unaffected by chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% recorded for Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents experience an above-average incidence of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 17.2% of the population (2,090 people), exceeding the 15.1% metropolitan average, with elderly health indicators presenting ongoing challenges that align generally with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bayswater North is largely Australian-born, at 77.3% of residents, with 17.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.2%) and English (27.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Bayswater North tracks above average levels, with 22.7% of the community born abroad and 17.5% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the leading reported faith, representing 42.2% of local residents. The most pronounced divergence is seen in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.4% of the population versus 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, the primary heritages identified in Bayswater North are Australian at 27.2% of the population (above the 18.4% regional average), English at 27.0% (higher than the 20.1% regional mark), and Other at 8.0% (substantially below the 14.6% recorded across the region).
Distinct variations also appear across other specific backgrounds: Dutch ancestry is elevated at 2.4% locally (compared to 1.2% regionally), Hungarian stands at 0.5% (versus 0.3%), and Sri Lankan represents 0.7% (against 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bayswater North is 39. 25.4% 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 demographic profile of Bayswater North aligns closely with Greater Melbourne across broad life stages, with the greatest variance across the four main age brackets measuring 2.9 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 2 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 14.9% to an estimated 17.2%. Between now and 2041, the retiree and senior demographic is projected to see the largest expansion, growing by 680 residents (33%) to 2,770, whereas the numbers of children, young adults, and young-to-middle-aged residents are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bayswater North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 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 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 — 234 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,871 at the 2021 Census → 12,182 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 (211031263). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.