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Benalla Surrounds has an estimated 3,815 residents, up from 3,781 at the 2021 Census. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Benalla Surrounds stands at approximately 3,815 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 34 people (0.9%) compared to the 3,781 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment incorporates an estimated resident population count of 3,809 published by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 77 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density is calculated at 1.8 persons per square kilometer, ensuring substantial room across the locality. Throughout the preceding decade, Benalla Surrounds recorded steady momentum with a 0.7% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the broader SA3 area.
Inbound overseas migration formed the primary driver of demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 63.9% of recent population additions, though natural increase and interstate migration also delivered positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 region rely on figures released in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as their starting baseline. Wherever SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch applies the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections via a weighted aggregation framework translating LGA trends to SA2 geographies. In addition, aggregated growth trajectories by age cohort are mapped across every region for 2032 to 2041. Looking at long-term outlooks, these models forecast a contraction in total headcount, with local numbers projected to drop by 34 persons by 2041 under this framework. Nonetheless, particular demographics are set to expand, most notably the 45 to 54 cohort, which is anticipated to grow by 71 people. Further details are outlined in the age analysis section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
69 new dwellings have been approved in Benalla Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Benalla Surrounds have averaged approximately 13 dwellings each year, totaling 69 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an average of only 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), overall building volumes are keeping pace with or outstripping local demand. This trend expands options for buyers and underpins capacity for demographic growth beyond baseline forecasts, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction valuation of $508,000—moderately higher than regional figures—underscoring a focus on higher-end builds.
Furthermore, $3.5 million in commercial approvals was logged during this financial year, emphasizing the district's largely residential character. Relative to Rest of Vic., per capita construction volumes in Benalla Surrounds reach around 56%, placing the area within the 49th percentile across nationwide benchmarks, which produces narrower buyer choice and stimulates demand for established real estate. Additionally, residential construction has consisted entirely of standalone detached houses, maintaining the neighborhood's low-density layout and appealing to buyers pursuing spacious properties. The presence of roughly 324 people per dwelling approval demonstrates a subdued, low-volume development setting. Given that the local population is projected to stabilize or diminish, Benalla Surrounds is poised to experience less competition for dwellings, which may open favorable opportunities for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Benalla Surrounds
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Benalla Surrounds, worth an estimated $1.54 billion. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.31 billion. 32 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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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Public works, regional planning, and infrastructure upgrades play a crucial role in shaping local community development. AreaSearch has highlighted 18 notable projects positioned to influence the district, with prominent developments including Livingston Benalla, Benalla Art Gallery Redevelopment, Benalla West - Stage One, and Park Lane Estate.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Benalla Art Gallery Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Benalla Art Gallery is being delivered in two parallel stages by Midson Construction Victoria at a contracted cost of $8.2 million plus contingencies. Stage 1A, funded by the Victorian Government Regional Cultural Infrastructure Program, includes modern art storage facilities, staff area upgrades, cafe relocation and lobby improvements. Stage 1B, supported by the Australian Government Growing Regions Program, focuses on climate control modernisation, gallery space renovation, and sustainable design features. The heritage-listed Munro and Sargeant building is preserved throughout.The gallery closed to the public in September 2025 and operates from a temporary pop-up site at 75 Bridge Street East during construction.
Defence Mulwala and Benalla Facility Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Commonwealth-owned, contractor-operated Benalla Munitions Facility in Victoria and Mulwala Explosive Facility in NSW to modernise domestic munitions, explosives and propellant production. The Benalla works support ammunition and explosive ordnance manufacturing, including domestic 155mm artillery ammunition capability, while the broader program includes infrastructure, building, security, utilities, resilience and climate adaptation upgrades. As of May 2026 the project remains in planning/procurement, with shortlisted managing contractor tender participants announced and contract award expected later in 2026.
Benalla Indoor Recreation Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Benalla Indoor Recreation Centre (BIRC) to modernize sports facilities, add compliant multi-use indoor courts, upgrade change amenities, and improve universal accessibility and energy efficiency across the precinct.
Benalla West - Stage One
Homes Victoria's Big Housing Build project delivering 48 modern, accessible and energy-efficient social and affordable rental homes, replacing 21 ageing dwellings. The project also includes upgrades to Waminda Park with new play equipment, BBQ facilities, lighting and improved public spaces. Demolition and early works have commenced, with main construction scheduled through 2026 and completion expected in 2027.
Benalla West Housing Development - Big Housing Build
Redevelopment of ageing properties delivering 48 new modern, accessible, and energy-efficient social and affordable homes. The project includes an inclusive upgrade to Waminda Park and is funded by the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build.
Benalla Park Estate Residential Development
Large lot residential subdivision delivered by the Inglis Family. Estate comprises 32 rural residential lots (all 4,000 sqm plus) arranged around a native reserve with fibre to the premise NBN. Stage 1 (Lots 2-13) sold; Stage 2 (Lots 14-33) currently selling. Roads and services for Stage 1 completed and titles issued; ongoing sales and delivery for Stage 2.
Benalla Zone Substation Upgrade
A 16.5 million dollar lifecycle renewal of the Benalla Zone Substation on the Midland Highway at Benalla, delivered by AusNet as part of its wider network upgrade program. The project replaced 66kV switchgear, protection and control equipment that had reached the end of its serviceable life, extending the facility's operating life by a further 50 years. One of the 66kV powerlines running out of the substation supplies more than 12,500 customers across the Benalla Rural City and Mansfield Shire areas, including Mansfield, Bonnie Doon, Jamieson, Merrijig, Mount Buller and Woods Point.The critical asset switchover from old to new equipment was carried out during a single planned full-day outage on Sunday 4 May 2025, scheduled on a weekend and ahead of the alpine snow season to limit disruption to schools, commercial and industrial customers and regional tourism. AusNet used the same outage window to complete more than 70 parallel maintenance jobs across the two shires, including power pole and fuse replacements, reducing the need for future outages. Remaining substation works were programmed for completion in March 2026, and the project has since been retired from AusNet's active project register.
Park Lane Estate
A premium residential lifestyle estate featuring 75 blocks ranging from 2000m2 to 4210m2, offering modern country living with NBN connectivity, tree-lined streets, and panoramic views. Stage 2 is now selling with lots designed for families, retirees, and professionals seeking a tree change while maintaining city convenience. Located just 2 hours from Melbourne and 1 minute from Benalla CBD.
2,052 residents of Benalla Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 2,111. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 64.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,197, about 84% 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 labor pool in Benalla Surrounds features strong expertise across various industries, maintaining an unemployment rate of only 2.8%. There are 2,052 employed residents as of March 2026, and the jobless rate sits 0.9% under the 3.7% benchmark of Regional Vic., accompanied by typical workforce participation (64.4% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census findings showed that an elevated 25.4% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 pandemic conditions. Primary employment sectors for resident workers include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, along with construction.
Notably, agriculture, forestry & fishing displays heavy local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 3.1 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is comparatively underrepresented, accounting for 11.3% of workers against 16.8% across the broader region. Local job generation appears constrained, as evidenced by comparing the tally of resident workers with the Census working population working within the area. Examining data from SALM and the ABS, AreaSearch tracks a 12-month shrinkage of 2.3% in the local workforce and a 2.5% reduction in employment, pushing the jobless rate upward by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment soften by 0.1% and the labor force contract by 0.3%, with unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on expected workforce demand in Benalla Surrounds. These outlooks, mapped across five- and ten-year horizons against the local industry baseline, indicate uneven sector gains despite nationwide job growth projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Aligning these sectoral forecasts with the local workforce distribution implies area employment could lift by 5.2% over five years and 11.6% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for context and excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Benalla Surrounds is $1,363 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $688 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,486 a year against an average of $52,913. 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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ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings across Benalla Surrounds SA2 sit below the national standard, recording a median of $42,486 and a mean figure of $52,913. These benchmarks trail Regional Vic., which registered a $50,954 median income alongside an average of $62,728. Incorporating a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates estimated local levels to roughly $46,573 (median) and $58,003 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions personal, household, and family incomes in modest tiers between the 25th and 25th percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range represents the largest group at 29.8% of the local population (1,136 people), aligning with metropolitan regional figures of 30.3%. Housing outlays remain manageable with residents retaining 89.8% of income, though disposable funds rank in the lower-tier 33rd percentile and the SEIFA income position falls into the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Benalla Surrounds had 1,462 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 53% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,365 a month. Rent absorbs 16.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Benalla Surrounds was dominated by separate houses at 99.2%, while apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling forms accounted for 0.8%, compared to Regional Vic.'s breakdown of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was noticeably stronger than regional benchmarks at 52.9%, with remaining residences being mortgaged (37.8%) or occupied by tenants (9.3%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations of $1,365 were lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and median weekly rental payments sat at $220 compared to $285 regionally.
Across the country, mortgage costs in Benalla Surrounds sit well below the nationwide median of $1,863, with weekly rent also substantially lower than the $375 Australian benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Benalla Surrounds counted 1,462 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 41% couples without children. 24% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 74.4%, encompassing couples without children (40.6%), couples with children (26.3%), and single parent families (6.4%). Non-family residences represent the remaining 25.6%, comprising single-person households at 24.0% and group households at 1.8%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the broader average across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.8% of adults in Benalla Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 13.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 18 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 972 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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Higher education qualifications present a key area for development locally, with 19.8% holding tertiary credentials compared to the wider VIC standard of 33.4%, highlighting a target for educational engagement. Bachelor degrees represent 13.6% of qualifications, followed by graduate diplomas at 3.3% and postgraduate degrees at 2.9%. Conversely, vocational and technical training is widespread, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ holding practical accreditations, comprising certificates (30.4%) and advanced diplomas (12.4%). Active learning engagement is prominent, with 25.4% of the population attending an educational institution. This cohort is composed of 9.9% in primary schooling, 8.3% in secondary programs, and 1.5% engaged in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Benalla Surrounds means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 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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Local public transit infrastructure features 4 passenger transit stops in Benalla Surrounds, which are connected by 1 individual routes delivering 18 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is comparatively sparse, with residents averaging a distance of 7178 meters to the closest stop. Given the residential makeup, outward commuting is standard, with private motor vehicles accounting for 94% of trips and walking representing 5%. Vehicle ownership sits above regional benchmarks at 2.2 per dwelling, while 25.4% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic conditions. Transit schedules provide an average frequency of 2 trips per day across all servicing routes, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips for each passenger stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.5% of residents in Benalla Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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General health conditions across Benalla Surrounds align closely with nationwide standards, with analysis from AreaSearch showing standard incidence rates of common medical issues among both younger and older residents. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, held by roughly 46% of the population (~1,766 people), trailing the Regional Vic. benchmark of 50.5% as well as the 55.7% national figure. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most frequently recorded ailments, affecting 10.8 and 8.1% of community members, while 63.5% reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 63.4% in Regional Vic..
Chronic health concerns are relatively elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 28.9% of the populace (1,102 people), above the 24.0% recorded across Regional Vic., and health metrics among this older group perform strongly against nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Benalla Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 91.3% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (30.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Benalla Surrounds sit below broader norms, with 89.2% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 91.3% born domestically, and 97.6% communicating solely in English in their homes. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 49.6% of residents. The most noticeable relative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, accounting for 0.2% locally versus 0.1% in Regional Vic.. Looking at parental lineage, the most prominent ancestral backgrounds identified in Benalla Surrounds are English (32.7%), Australian (30.4%), and Irish (11.5%). Specific heritage groups also show higher local representation compared to regional averages, including Scottish at 11.0% (vs 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 1.8% (vs 1.7%), and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Benalla Surrounds is 51, older than 94% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 16.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Benalla Surrounds leans heavily toward older brackets. AreaSearch figures for August 2026 place 28.9% of the population within senior and retiree age groups (65+), compared with 24.0% across Regional Vic., whereas younger adults aged 25 - 44 account for 17.7% versus 23.1% regionally. The estimated median age reached 51 in August 2026, shifting from 52 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 8 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and above the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the sharpest reduction occurred within the 45 - 64 age category, dropping from 33.9% to 29.1%.
Projections toward 2041 indicate that younger working-age cohorts will drive demographic expansion, adding 86 residents (13%) to reach 761, while mature, retiree, and elderly segments are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Benalla Surrounds
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 7 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 — 77 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,781 at the 2021 Census → 3,815 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 (204021064). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.