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Bendigo has an estimated 14,612 residents, down from 14,929 at the 2021 Census — a change of 317 people, or 2.1%. The population has thinned by an average 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. 206 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 909 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count in Bendigo stands at approximately 14,612 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census total of 14,929 people, this indicates a reduction of 317 people (2.1%). This updated figure incorporates ABS estimated resident population data showing 14,459 as of June 2025 alongside 206 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, local population density settles at 908 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations. Inbound overseas migration served as the core demographic catalyst, accounting for virtually all population additions over recent timeframes.
SA2 demographic modelling relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 figures are absent, AreaSearch applies 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections adjusted via weighted aggregation methods to map growth down to SA2 zones, extending age-bracket trajectories through 2032 to 2041 across all territories. Future demographic outlooks point to above median population growth relative to Australia's regional areas, with local headcounts forecast to expand by 1,934 persons to 2041 from current annual ERP baselines, representing a cumulative increase of 12.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
293 new dwellings have been approved in Bendigo over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% 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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Annual residential building approvals in Bendigo have averaged roughly 58 new homes, accumulating to 293 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Given prevailing local population contractions, this level of construction supply has remained balanced for prospective purchasers, with dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $425,000. In parallel, non-residential activity has been robust, evidenced by $306.6 million in commercial development approvals recorded this financial year. Per capita building activity in Bendigo runs at roughly 63% of the pace observed across Rest of Vic., situating the locality in the 39th percentile nationally, a dynamic that constrains new purchasing stock while channeling demand toward established properties.
Recent approvals comprise 53.0% standalone homes and 47.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting a broader shift toward townhouses and apartment complexes across varied price brackets to cater for families as well as entry-level buyers. This structural delivery departs markedly from the existing profile of 86.0% houses, signaling limited greenfield development capacity alongside evolving lifestyle choices and affordability considerations. The ratio of 487 people per approved dwelling highlights a comparatively restrained construction landscape. Projections indicate that Bendigo will add 1,779 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. While current building volumes maintain reasonable alignment with this anticipated expansion, buyer competition could intensify as demographic numbers build over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bendigo
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bendigo, worth an estimated $1.7 billion. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.1 billion. 32 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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 economic and social outcomes are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure delivery and capital works programs. AreaSearch has pinpointed 38 key projects influencing the catchment, with major works including the Bendigo Stadium and Showgrounds Redevelopment, Water and Sewer Network Program, Bendigo Art Gallery Redevelopment, and Regional Sports Infrastructure Program - Bendigo.
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Water and Sewer Network Program
A major program to renew and upgrade critical water and sewer infrastructure across the Coliban Water region. Key 2026 activities include routine water mains cleaning via air scouring in Maiden Gully and Bendigo Central, and significant upgrades to the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant. The program also encompasses the Coliban Rural Water Efficiency Project, a $160 million initiative to modernize gold rush-era open channels with piped networks to reduce water loss by up to 79%. The Maiden Gully to Marong pipeline, a 17km critical link, is a centerpiece of this 'Big Water Build' to support regional population growth.
Regional Sports Infrastructure Program - Bendigo
The Bendigo Sports Package is a major revitalization of three key sporting precincts. The Bendigo Stadium upgrade features a new 2-court annex, refurbishment of courts 9 and 10, and sustainability upgrades including solar panels. The Bendigo Showgrounds works include a new 500-seat multipurpose pavilion (the Showgrounds Function Centre), arena redevelopment with improved drainage, and perimeter fencing. The Bendigo Bowls and Croquet Clubs are receiving 4 refurbished bowls greens, 2 compliant croquet lawns, and a major clubhouse upgrade.These projects aim to boost regional tourism and community participation.
Bendigo Art Gallery Redevelopment
The largest civic infrastructure project by the City of Greater Bendigo, this $45M redevelopment includes a second-level blockbuster exhibition space, an innovative learning centre, a 100-seat theatre, and a Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural materials. Construction officially commenced in February 2026, aimed at increasing gallery capacity and regional tourism impact by an estimated $35M annually.
Bendigo Stadium and Bendigo Showgrounds Redevelopment
Two of the three projects in the Victorian Government's Bendigo Sports Package, delivered by Development Victoria on behalf of Sport and Recreation Victoria under the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Construction commenced at both venues in September 2025 and is due for completion in late 2026. At Bendigo Stadium (Red Energy Arena, 91 Inglis Street, West Bendigo), Fairbrother Pty Ltd is delivering a new two-court indoor annex with amenities and a second community entry, accessibility refurbishment of existing courts 9 and 10, an upgrade to the Sky Lounge and tournament office, a solar installation and backup generator, water reuse and energy-efficient systems, and car park and pedestrian access improvements.New 200-lux lighting across the 12 outdoor netball courts was completed and switched on in March 2026, ahead of the Central Victorian Netball Association season. At Bendigo Showgrounds (42-72 Holmes Road, North Bendigo), AW Nicholson is delivering a new multipurpose pavilion and function centre with 500-seat capacity and additional market sites, a re-levelled and resurfaced grass arena with upgraded drainage and new LED light poles relocated to the arena edge, new perimeter and security fencing, upgrades to all four entrances including a new pedestrian entry and ticket box at Gate 1, new asphalt trafficable surfacing for parking and stall areas, and additional seating, lighting and landscaping. The showgrounds component is funded at approximately 19.1 million dollars and remains open to the public throughout construction. Design was led by City Collective with Bendigo-based RMG Civil & Structural Engineers and Trident Building Surveyors. Both venues were originally slated to host 2026 Commonwealth Games events before the Victorian Games program was cancelled in July 2023. Delivery partners include the City of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo Stadium Limited and the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society.
Greater Bendigo Managed Growth Strategy
Long-term residential growth framework adopted by the City of Greater Bendigo on 16 September 2024 to guide housing and settlement planning to 2056. The strategy plans for about 87,000 additional residents and 38,000 additional dwellings, with a strong focus on infill housing, housing diversity, safer settlement planning, environmental constraints and growth areas including Huntly, Maiden Gully, Marong, Strathfieldsaye, Jackass Flat and Ravenswood as an investigation area. Implementation is being pursued through proposed Planning Scheme Amendment C287gben.As of early 2026, the Minister for Planning has appointed the Bushfire Planning Advisory Committee to provide independent advice on bushfire settlement planning and whether proposed Amendment C287gben can be considered for authorisation.
Myers Street Bendigo Community Housing
A $44 million community housing development delivered by Uniting Housing on land around St Andrews Uniting Church in central Bendigo. Comprises 73 apartments across three architecturally designed buildings - 49 two-bedroom and 24 one-bedroom units - providing homes for more than 130 people experiencing housing stress. Co-funded through the Victorian Government Big Housing Build ($26.3 million from Homes Victoria), a $10 million contribution from Uniting Vic.Tas, a $4.2 million philanthropic donation, and land valued at $3.7 million from the St Andrews-Axedale congregation.Features 21 car parks, 81 bicycle parks, split systems, balconies, and environmentally sustainable design. Operational support provided through the Housing Australia Future Fund. The development was fully tenanted by February 2026 and officially opened by Premier Jacinta Allan on 20 March 2026.
Bendigo Hospital
Australia's largest regional hospital development in Victoria's history. $630 million state-of-the-art facility completed in June 2018 with 372 inpatient beds, 72 same-day beds, 11 operating theatres, integrated cancer centre with 4 radiotherapy bunkers, mental health facility, and maternity units. Features multi-deck carpark, helipad, automated guided vehicles, and sustainable design innovations achieving multiple awards including 6-Star Green Star Rating.
Hargreaves Mall Revitalisation
Comprehensive mall upgrade under the 2023-2026 Action Plan featuring new landscaping, organic shaped timber-look modules, low-level performance stage, seating with planter boxes, three urban shade canopy structures, coloured LED lighting, water misting tower, and business attraction initiatives. Includes micro tenancy activation of lantern structures and enhanced accessibility features.
6,678 residents of Bendigo are employed, from a labour force of 7,168. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 58.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 22,213, about 152% 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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Bendigo is characterized by a skilled local workforce with prominent representation across essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 6.8%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 1.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,678, while joblessness sits 3.2% above the 3.7% benchmark in Regional Vic., alongside a lower labour participation rate of 58.5% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic.. Census returns indicate that 14.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, an outcome partially shaped by pandemic movement restrictions. Core local employment pillars include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
In particular, health care & social assistance exhibits strong concentration, employing personnel at 1.4 times the regional average. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.6% of jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 7.5%. Recording 1.5 workers for every resident at the Census, the area operates as a vital regional employment center that draws in substantial commuter inflows from surrounding districts. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM series show that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment rose 1.9% while the labor pool expanded 0.8%, lowering the jobless rate by 1.0 percentage points. Across Regional Vic., employment dropped by 0.1%, the workforce contracted by 0.3%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 models nationwide employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years. Applying these sector-weighted trajectories against local industry composition yields an implied expansion of 6.8% over five years and 14.3% over ten years in Bendigo, assuming a baseline weighting without localized demographic adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bendigo is $1,267 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $712 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,616 a year against an average of $61,632. 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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Taxpayer earnings across the Bendigo SA2 sit below national averages based on financial year 2023 ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxable income within the SA2 is $49,616 against a mean of $61,632, compared to $50,954 and $62,728 across Regional Vic.. Indexed against a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $54,389 (median) and $67,561 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics, Census records position local incomes in the 18th to 30th percentiles nationally. The primary earning band encompasses 28.7% of residents taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,193 residents), matching the 30.3% observed regionally.
Household financial strain is pronounced, with remaining income after housing standing at 84.0%, which places the area in the 18th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bendigo had 6,229 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% 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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Census records show that standalone houses represent 86.5% of Bendigo dwellings while 13.4% consist of other dwellings such as apartments and townhouses, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Full home ownership accounts for 29.5% of residences, trailing the regional standard, with 25.6% mortgaged and 44.9% rented. Typical housing costs are comparatively moderate: median monthly mortgage payments sit at $1,300 versus $1,430 in Regional Vic., and median weekly rent is $280 compared to $285 regionally. Relative to wider Australian figures of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, local shelter costs remain notably discounted.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bendigo counted 6,229 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 57.5% of local households, encompassing couples without children (23.3%), couples with children (18.4%), and single parent families (14.3%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 42.5%, dominated by lone person households at 37.4% and group households at 5.0%. The median household size of 2.1 people remains below the Regional Vic. norm of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.0% of adults in Bendigo hold a university qualification, including 17.1% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 6,129 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,006 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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Attainment levels in Bendigo lag wider Victorian benchmarks, with 27.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 33.4% in VIC. Bachelor degrees represent 17.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational training shows solid representation, with 34.2% of persons aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between certificates (24.6%) and advanced diplomas (9.6%). Current educational engagement is substantial, with 27.7% of the population attending formal learning institutions. This cohort includes 8.4% enrolled in primary schools, 7.0% in secondary institutions, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bendigo reaches 144 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 12,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Public transport connectivity in Bendigo is supported by 144 stops accommodating train services, which are linked across 43 individual routes delivering 12,127 weekly passenger trips. Service access is generally convenient, with the typical resident situated 211 meters from the nearest transit stop. Commuting is heavily road-reliant, with private vehicles accounting for 85% of journeys, walking representing 10%, and household vehicle ownership averaging 1.1 cars. Working from home was recorded at 14.5% in the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings. Across the entire route network, service frequency totals 1,732 trips per day, translating to roughly 84 weekly trips per stop.
The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
59.6% of residents in Bendigo report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.0 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 patterns and chronic illnesses highlight notable health vulnerabilities across both younger and older cohorts in Bendigo. Private health insurance coverage is subdued, encompassing approximately 50% of residents (~7,276 people), beneath the national proportion of 55.7%. Prevalent medical diagnoses within the community include mental health conditions (12.9%) and arthritis (10.1%), with 59.6% reporting an absence of long-term conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are particularly noticeable among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 19.8% of the local population (2,888 people), below the 24.0% regional share, with health metrics among older residents tracking generally in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bendigo is largely Australian-born, at 87.2% of residents, with 9.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.8%) and Australian (28.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect modest cultural diversity in Bendigo, where 87.2% of residents were born in Australia, 86.4% hold citizenship, and 90.8% speak solely English at home. Christianity represents the primary faith at 41.5% of the population. Notably, Buddhism exhibits a distinct local concentration at 2.4%, compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic.. The dominant ancestral backgrounds identified in Bendigo are English (30.8%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (11.0%). Other notable cultural heritages include Scottish at 8.6% (compared to 8.8% regionally), German at 3.4% (vs 3.5%), and Sri Lankan at 0.2% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bendigo is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.2% 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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Bendigo exhibits a younger age distribution than Regional Vic. at upper age brackets. Demographic updates to August 2026 indicate that 30.0% of the population are young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 23.1% in Regional Vic., while seniors aged 65+ account for 19.8% against 24.0% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 38, decreasing from 39 at the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years below the Regional Vic. mark of 43 at the 2021 Census. Young to middle aged adults expanded from 26.8% at the Census to 30.0%, and this cohort is projected to add 1,564 residents (36%) to reach 5,945 by 2041, whereas middle-aged and young retiree segments are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bendigo
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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 17 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 206 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,929 at the 2021 Census → 14,612 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 (202011018). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.