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Bentleigh East - North has an estimated 17,928 residents, up from 16,583 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,345 people, or 8.1%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 193 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.8% of that increase. That puts 3,897 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Bentleigh East - North is approximately 17,928 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,345 residents (8.1%) relative to the 16,583 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 17,873 combined with 193 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 3,897 persons per square kilometer, placing this location in the highest 10% of all national areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The growth rate of 8.1% since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA4 region's expansion of 8.0%, positioning this suburb as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 82.8% of the total population increase during recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, utilizing 2022 as a baseline year for the data published in 2024. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to translate population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. The age bracket growth rates calculated from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to substantial population gains, placing the suburb in the top national quartile, with an expected increase of 4,308 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total growth of 23.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
646 new dwellings have been approved in Bentleigh East - North over the past five years, an average of 129 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 103 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 201, running ahead of 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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Bentleigh East - North has recorded an average of approximately 129 new residential approvals each year, resulting in 646 total dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 185 approvals have been registered. With an average of 1.6 new residents moving in per completed dwelling annually between FY-21 and FY-25, the local housing market exhibits a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, promoting steady market dynamics. The average construction cost for these new dwellings is $524,000, indicating a developer focus on higher-end, premium residential projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $60.5 million during this financial year, pointing to strong investment in the local business sector.
Building activity in Bentleigh East - North is moderately higher than the Greater Melbourne average, tracking at 19.0% above the regional per capita figure over the 5 year timeframe, which helps sustain property values while providing options for purchasers. Newly approved construction consists of 27.0% standalone houses and 73.0% medium-to-high density options like townhouses or apartments. This preference for higher density housing offers more affordable entry points and attracts first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. This pattern represents a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 68.0% standalone houses, highlighting a scarcity of vacant land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and the demand for more varied and budget-friendly housing choices. The ratio of approximately 164 people for every dwelling approval highlights the characteristics of a growing suburb. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the population of Bentleigh East - North is projected to rise by 4,253 residents by 2041. Although construction activity is keeping pace with this projected growth, prospective purchasers may face increased competition as the population expands.
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Development applications around Bentleigh East - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bentleigh East - North, worth an estimated $3.25 billion. A further 151 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $59.2 billion. 30 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, development plans, and major projects represent significant influences on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include East Village, the Bentleigh East Structure Plan Implementation, the East Boundary Road Pedestrian Safety Improvements, and the East Village Precinct Infrastructure, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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East Village
A 1.25 billion dollar master-planned urban renewal precinct spanning 24 hectares. The project transforms a former industrial site into a sustainable mixed-use hub. It features approximately 3000 dwellings, 15000 sqm of retail, and 80000 sqm of commercial space. Assemble Communities and Make Ventures are delivering a 4.3-hectare portion dedicated to 940 build-to-rent apartments. The site includes the completed McKinnon Secondary College East Campus, a one-hectare central park, and a new town square area.
East Village Strategic Site - Assemble Build-to-Rent Precinct
A $1.25 billion major urban renewal project transforming a 24-hectare former industrial site into a sustainable mixed-use precinct. The masterplan includes 3,000 dwellings, 15,000 sqm of retail, and 80,000 sqm of commercial space. Assemble Communities is delivering a build-to-rent (BTR) component. The first stage includes 400-450 apartments across four buildings with communal gardens and a neighborhood park. As of May 2026, planning is ongoing following the conclusion of public consultations on draft amendments in early 2026.The McKinnon Secondary College East Campus, located on-site, has been operational since 2022.
Bentleigh East Activity Centre Built Form Framework (Amendment C247glen)
Amendment C247glen implements the Bentleigh East Neighbourhood Activity Centre Built Form Framework into the Glen Eira Planning Scheme across the Centre Road retail spine. The framework establishes clear height limits, setback parameters, active frontage controls, and public realm improvements to guide future mixed-use apartment and commercial developments. Following community consultation and independent panel review, the amendment has received formal adoption and approval.
236-262 East Boundary Road Masterplan Precinct
Proposed multi-stage residential and commercial urban renewal scheme along East Boundary Road incorporating mid-rise housing and retail amenities.
East Boundary Road Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Installation of a new staggered signalised crossing, raised crossings, widened footpaths, enhanced bike lanes, and shortened right turn lane to improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians and bike riders near Bentleigh Secondary College. Part of the Victorian Government's broader pedestrian safety initiatives.
Summerset Oakleigh South
Construction is actively underway on the premium Summerset Oakleigh South retirement village and aged care facility, featuring a continuum of care model across 135 units. The development comprises independent living villas and apartments, assisted living apartments, and residential aged care suites, alongside comprehensive community amenities. Major civil and basement works are continuing following the official sod-turning event.
Levande Bentleigh East Retirement Village
Purpose-built retirement village under construction at 1 Victor Road, Bentleigh East. The project has transitioned to the Levande brand and will deliver a contemporary retirement living community with apartments, clubhouse, wellness facilities and landscaped communal areas. Planning permit amendments and extensions have been processed while construction proceeds, with first residents expected from Spring 2027.
Bentleigh East Structure Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Bentleigh East Neighbourhood Activity Centre Built Form Framework through Planning Scheme Amendment C247glen. The amendment introduced Design and Development Overlay Schedule 13 to guide future building heights, urban design outcomes and development within the activity centre. The amendment was approved and gazetted on 24 July 2024 and is now in operation.
9,659 residents of Bentleigh East - North are employed, from a labour force of 10,144. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,775, about 88% 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 workforce in Bentleigh East - North is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. As of March 2026, there are 9,659 employed residents, matching the Greater Melbourne unemployment rate of 4.8%, while the participation rate aligns with the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Data from the Census indicates that 41.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.
The local representation in professional & technical fields is notably high, standing at 1.3 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing is less prominent, employing 5.3% of workers compared to the regional share of 7.2%. The gap between the resident workforce and the local working population suggests this mainly residential suburb offers few internal employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS data to determine that between the 12-month period ending in March 2026, the labour force shrank by 0.3% while employment fell by 0.9%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. This trend differs from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia regarding national employment, published in May-25, provide additional context for potential future demand in Bentleigh East - North. These predictions span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate how jobs may grow. National employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific growth rates are applied to the employment composition of Bentleigh East - North, local employment is projected to grow by 6.9% over five years and by 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Bentleigh East - North is $2,250 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $919 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,946 a year against an average of $82,184. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that the Bentleigh East - North SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $63,946 and an average income of $82,184. These figures are high on a national scale, comparing favorably to the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $70,098 for the median and $90,090 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked high nationally, falling between the 70th and 80th percentiles.
The largest earnings group is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, containing 28.3% of residents (5,073 people), which resembles the regional pattern of 32.8%. The area's economic status is highlighted by the 36.8% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, which supports local retail activity. High accommodation costs take up 16.1% of incomes, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 79th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bentleigh East - North had 5,809 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 17% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $508 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing composition of Bentleigh East - North consisted of 67.7% standalone houses and 32.4% alternative dwellings like semi-detached properties and apartments, which closely mirrors the metropolitan Melbourne average of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. However, home ownership in the area was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 34.3%, while the remaining properties were either being purchased under a mortgage (40.0%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,500, notably higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $508, compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Bentleigh East - North are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bentleigh East - North counted 5,809 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,280 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 78.2%, consisting of couples with children at 43.9%, couples without children at 20.7%, and single-parent households at 12.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 21.8%, with single-person households accounting for 19.6% and group households representing 2.2%. The median household size stands at 2.8 people, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.3% of adults in Bentleigh East - North hold a university qualification, including 27.8% with a bachelor degree and 11.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 13.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,471 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,142 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Residents of Bentleigh East - North exhibit high educational qualifications, with 43.3% of individuals aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to national and state averages of 30.4% and 33.4% respectively. This higher level of education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 24.5% of the population aged 15 and over, comprising 11.1% with advanced diplomas and 13.4% with certificates. Engagement in education is high throughout the community, with 33.2% of residents enrolled in some form of study.
This includes 11.6% attending primary schools, 10.2% in secondary education, and 6.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bentleigh East - North reaches 71 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of the local transport network shows 71 active public transport stops, consisting of bus services, within Bentleigh East - North. These stops are served by 13 distinct routes, which accommodate 2,543 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is excellent, with the typical resident living 191 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles remain the primary transport mode at 85%, while 8% use trains. The average vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per household. A high proportion of residents, 41.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time.
The average service frequency is 363 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 35 weekly trips per transport stop.
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76.1% of residents in Bentleigh East - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness points to very positive health profiles in Bentleigh East - North, with low rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 60% of the population (10,738 people) holding coverage, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues reported, affecting 6.5% and 6.2% of residents respectively. However, 76.1% of the population reported no chronic health issues, exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.9% of the population (2,665 people). While the health status of these older residents is above average, their national ranking is slightly lower than that of the area's general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.4% of Bentleigh East - North residents were born overseas and 38.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.1%) and English (16.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bentleigh East - North displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.4% of the population born outside of Australia and 38.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 41.5% of residents. The suburb also features a notable concentration of Jewish residents, who make up 10.8% of the population, which is significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the largest groups in Bentleigh East - North are Australian at 17.1%, English at 16.9%, and Other at 14.0%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other heritage groups, with Russian ancestry representing 2.6% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Polish ancestry at 1.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Greek ancestry at 7.4% (compared to 2.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bentleigh East - North is 39. 24.1% 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 39 in Bentleigh East - North is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and close to the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 45 - 54 age bracket is over-represented locally at 16.2%, while the 25 - 34 demographic is under-represented at 9.5%. Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 12.3% to 14.6% of the total population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 16.0% to 14.7%. Demographic projections to 2041 indicate significant changes for the suburb, with the 45 to 54 demographic leading the shift, growing by 32% (an increase of 942 people) to reach 3,852 from 2,909.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bentleigh East - North
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 |
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| 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 16 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 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 — 193 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,583 at the 2021 Census → 17,928 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 (208021426). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.