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Beaufort has an estimated 4,846 residents, up from 4,644 at the 2021 Census — a change of 202 people, or 4.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 242 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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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Beaufort is approximately 4,846 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 202 individuals (4.3%) from the 4,644 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 4,816 combined with 242 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The region has a population density of 2.6 persons per square kilometer, which highlights a spacious living environment. The growth rate of 4.3% since the 2021 census paced ahead of the broader SA3 region (2.8%), establishing the town as a local growth leader.
The primary driver of these gains was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 89.4% of the overall population increase in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 region. In cases where specific SA2 areas lack coverage in that dataset, estimates are drawn from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population changes from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates calculated by age group through these aggregations are applied to all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks suggest that non-metropolitan areas nationally will experience growth above the median, with this specific locality projected to increase by 640 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, marking a total expansion of 12.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
141 new dwellings have been approved in Beaufort over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 6.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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Residential development in Beaufort averages approximately 28 dwelling approvals annually, resulting in 141 new homes during the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 26 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.5 new residents added per constructed home between FY-21 and FY-25, the local market exhibits a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand that fosters stable conditions. The average construction cost of these new dwellings stands at $347,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $5.9 million this financial year, underscoring the dominant residential character of the locality.
Beaufort displays moderately elevated building activity compared to the Rest of Vic. (standing 17.0% higher than the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe), which supports current real estate values while maintaining choices for purchasers, even though construction pace has slowed recently. Furthermore, recent development consists entirely of standalone houses, preserving the low-density profile of the community and attracting buyers looking for extra space. There are roughly 240 people for every approved dwelling, indicating a low-density residential environment. Long-term forecasts suggest Beaufort will add 610 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current pace of construction indicates that new housing availability will easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Beaufort
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Beaufort, worth an estimated $1.17 billion. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.42 billion. 19 are already under construction and 29 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works are critical drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 11 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Principal works include the Beaufort Linear Park Master Plan, the Beaufort Lake Caravan Park Upgrade, the Beaufort Bypass, and the Correa Park Residential Development, with the subsequent list outlining those of greatest relevance.
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Beaufort Linear Park Master Plan
The Beaufort Linear Park project aims to create a recreational corridor along the course of the Garibaldi Creek, extending from Beaufort Lake to Yam Holes Creek north of the railway line. The master plan, completed in May 2024, focuses on enhancing water quality and biodiversity, promoting community health and wellbeing, and improving the experience for visitors to Beaufort.
Beaufort Lake Caravan Park Upgrade
Phase one of the Beaufort Lake Caravan Park upgrade has been completed, delivering seven new visitor cabins including an all-abilities access cabin (two bedrooms, toilet, kitchen and ramp access). The works form part of a broader $3.8 million masterplan and included associated civil upgrades to power, wastewater, plumbing, roads and drainage. The new cabins double the total cabins in the park to 14 and are intended to support both tourism and short-term worker accommodation.
Beaufort Bypass
The Beaufort Bypass project, part of the Western Highway Upgrade, comprises 11 kilometres of dual carriageway bypassing Beaufort and connecting to duplicated sections of the Western Highway. It includes half-diamond interchanges, a full diamond interchange at Beaufort-Lexton Road, one road-over-rail bridge, overpass structures, culverts, small bridges, and watercourse realignments. The Environment Effects Statement (EES) process was concluded in November 2023.
Correa Park Residential Development
Developed by the Pyrenees Shire Council, Correa Park aimed to create affordable residential housing lots to meet the needs of a growing population. The development proceeded in stages over seven years and was completed in 2021. Approximately 100 blocks of land were sold.
Beaufort Commuter Car Park Upgrade
A new car park at Beaufort Station, delivered through the Victorian Government's Car Parks for Commuters program. The project includes at least 40 new car parking spaces, two new accessible spaces, and 15 new bicycle hoops. It also features new lighting and CCTV for enhanced security and landscaping.
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.
Ballarat West Employment Zone (BWEZ)
The 438-hectare Ballarat West Employment Zone is a major industrial and logistics precinct delivered by Development Victoria in partnership with the City of Ballarat. Stage 2 civil works are complete, unlocking 55 hectares of serviced land. Current activity focuses on Stage 3A (21.5 hectares) and the Ballarat Intermodal Freight Hub. The freight hub, which recently completed its Stage 2 construction tender in early 2026, is a critical component for regional freight connectivity, linking road, rail, and aviation infrastructure.The precinct supports advanced manufacturing, logistics, and circular economy initiatives.
Ballarat West Growth Area
The Ballarat West Growth Area is a 1,290-hectare greenfield masterplanned community on Ballarat's western edge, comprising three sub-precincts: Bonshaw Creek (approximately 707 hectares), Greenhalghs Road, and Ballarat-Carngham Road. Guided by the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and Development Contributions Plan (DCP), the project is planned to deliver around 15,524 dwellings supporting a future population of about 40,000. On 25 March 2026 the City of Ballarat adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C234ball, incorporating the revised February 2026 PSP and DCP, and submitted it to the Minister for Planning for approval.The revised plan increases housing yield from 14,442 to 15,524 dwellings, raises residential densities in line with state housing policy, and updates infrastructure scope and contributions (Residential DIL rising from 316,339 to 362,610 AUD per hectare). Net developable area is 972.04 hectares once arterial roads, waterways and drainage reserves are excluded. The development includes integrated activity centres, schools, community and recreation hubs, employment precincts, and parkland corridors along Bonshaw, Winter and Kensington Creeks, with arterial connections via Ballarat-Carngham Road and Greenhalghs Road.
2,168 residents of Beaufort are employed, from a labour force of 2,269. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 54.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,404, about 91% 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 economy is supported by a balanced workforce of blue-collar and white-collar workers across a variety of sectors, with a jobless rate of 4.5%. As of March 2026, 2,168 residents are employed, which is accompanied by an unemployment rate 0.8% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%. Participation in the labor force is low, sitting at 54.8% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic. According to Census data, 18.7% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The community displays a pronounced concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the employment proportion is 2.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, making up 13.5% of local jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 16.8%. The comparison between the resident labor force and locally available jobs suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat constrained. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the workforce expanded by 0.4% over the 12-month period, while overall employment contracted by 1.0%, resulting in a 1.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Regional Vic., where employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce declined by 0.3%, and the jobless rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a guide for future demand in Beaufort. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the occupational profile of Beaufort yields an estimated local job growth of 5.5% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for context and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Beaufort is $1,193 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $628 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,227 a year against an average of $58,500. 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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Tax data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that the Beaufort SA2 has income levels below the national average. Taxpayers in the Beaufort SA2 earn a median income of $48,227 and an average income of $58,500, compared to regional Victorian benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $52,866 for the median and $64,128 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual earnings in Beaufort place the area in the 12th to 15th percentile band nationally.
Income distribution figures show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 27.8% of the local population (1,347 individuals), which aligns with the wider regional trend of 30.3% in the same bracket. Although residents retain 89.3% of their income due to affordable housing, overall disposable income sits at the 18th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Beaufort had 1,746 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $218 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,216 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. 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 mix in Beaufort consisted of 95.5% standalone houses and 4.6% other options (such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwellings), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership in Beaufort is high, with 51.6% of properties owned outright, while the remaining homes are mortgaged (35.5%) or occupied by tenants (13.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,216 is lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent is $218 compared to the regional figure of $285.
On a national scale, mortgage costs in Beaufort are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental prices are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Beaufort counted 1,746 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 66.3%, consisting of couples without children at 33.4%, couples with children at 22.8%, and single-parent homes at 9.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.7% of the community, made up of single-person households at 31.4% and group living arrangements at 2.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.2 individuals is slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.5% of adults in Beaufort hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 372 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 995 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 locality displays low levels of higher education, with university graduation rates of 15.5% falling short of the Victorian average of 33.4%. This highlights an area where focused educational initiatives could make an impact. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.3%, while postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas each account for 2.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (28.4%). Participation in study is high, with 32.4% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 12.4% attending primary school, 9.6% in high school, and 3.1% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Beaufort means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 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 services in Beaufort include 8 stops, which are comprised of train connections. These locations are served by 7 distinct routes that provide a total of 99 weekly passenger departures. Transport access is limited, with residents living an average of 1022 meters from the nearest stop. The town is predominantly residential, leading most working residents to travel elsewhere for employment. Private vehicles are the main form of transit at 94%, while 5% of residents walk to work. Households own an average of 1.9 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
Census data from 2021 shows that 18.7% of residents work from home, which may be reflective of pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 14 trips per day, which translates to roughly 12 weekly departures for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.2% of residents in Beaufort report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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An analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates by AreaSearch indicates that Beaufort faces notable health difficulties. Common medical conditions are prevalent across different age brackets, and the rate of private health insurance is low at roughly 48% of the population (~2,345 people). This compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical concerns, affecting 11.0% and 10.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 59.2% of the population reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Chronic illness rates are elevated among the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.9% of the population (1,257 people), exceeding the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%, with national health comparisons for the area tracking higher than the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Beaufort is largely Australian-born, at 89.3% of residents, with 2.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.2%) and Australian (32.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Beaufort is lower than the national average, with citizens making up 82.3% of the community, 89.3% born in Australia, and 97.5% speaking English as their sole home language. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 48.0% of the population. The most pronounced disproportion is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, the three largest groups in Beaufort are English at 33.2%, Australian at 32.4%, and Irish at 10.2%. There are also notable concentrations of other heritages: Scottish heritage is overrepresented at 9.8% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 2.0% (compared to 1.7%), and Macedonian at 0.2% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Beaufort is 48, older than 89% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.0% 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 48 years in Beaufort is older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is especially large at 15.4% of the population, whereas the 5 - 14 group is relatively small at 9.9% compared to Regional Vic. The concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 8.7% to 11.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 7.3% to 8.7%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 16.0% to 13.8%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 14.8% to 13.6%. Demographic projections suggest significant shifts in the age structure by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to rise by 256 people (48%) from 532 to 789, while declines are anticipated for the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Beaufort
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 6 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 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 — 242 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,644 at the 2021 Census → 4,846 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 (201031014). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.