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Bentleigh East - South has an estimated 14,993 residents, up from 14,057 at the 2021 Census — a change of 936 people, or 6.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 181 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 73.6% of that increase. That puts 3,266 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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Bentleigh East - South has a population of approximately 14,993 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation. This represents a growth of 936 individuals (6.7%) from the 14,057 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The calculation combines the ABS estimated resident population of 14,949 from June 2025 with 181 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population size results in a density of 3,266 persons per square kilometer, placing the location in the upper quartile of all areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. During the last ten years, Bentleigh East - South has shown steady development with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate, which is higher than the broader SA4 region.
The primary driver of this population expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 73.6% of the total demographic gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. In cases where SA2 data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, adapted via a weighted aggregation methodology to scale growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth rates derived from these models are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is projected to experience population growth above the national median, increasing by 2,693 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to a total growth of 17.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
565 new dwellings have been approved in Bentleigh East - South over the past five years, an average of 113 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 76, well below 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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Over the last 5 financial years, Bentleigh East - South has registered an average of approximately 113 new dwelling approvals annually, summing to 565 homes. In the current FY-26 period, 70 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of 1.4 new residents per completed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand matches supply closely, supporting stable conditions in the market. Newly built properties carry an average construction value of $465,000, which is higher than regional averages and points to a focus on quality builds.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $18.3 million have been logged during this financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity. Development activity in Bentleigh East - South is slightly higher than the wider Greater Melbourne average, tracking 24.0% higher per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for purchasers while underpinning existing property valuations despite a slowdown in building activity lately. The composition of new building approvals consists of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for medium and high-density designs provides more affordable entry points and draws interest from downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the established housing stock, which is currently 70.0% houses, showing the shrinking availability of development land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. The ratio of approximately 183 people for every dwelling approval highlights the characteristics of a growing area. Demographic projections indicate that Bentleigh East - South will add 2,649 residents up to 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. With current construction rates, the supply of new housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially underpinning population growth beyond what is currently projected.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bentleigh East - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bentleigh East - South, worth an estimated $261 million. A further 157 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $93.2 billion. 38 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works are critical factors in the development of a suburb. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that are anticipated to affect this location. Prominent developments include the Westfield Southland Ongoing Upgrades, the Mackie Road Reserve Upgrade, the 1 Victor Road Retirement Village, and the 7-21 Station Road Apartments, with the following list highlighting the projects that are most relevant to the area.
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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.
Mackie Road Reserve Upgrade
Glen Eira City Council is delivering the Mackie Road Reserve Masterplan as a staged community recreation upgrade. The works include replacement of the ageing sports pavilion with a new single-storey pavilion including social space, change rooms, amenities, storerooms and kitchen facilities; a new fully fenced off-leash dog park at the Orange Street end of the reserve; and a future all-ages, all-abilities playspace with public toilet, barbecue, shelter, seating, paths and solar lighting. Current status is pre-construction and detailed design: pavilion permits and power disconnection are being prepared before demolition and construction, while dog park design is being finalised after community consultation.
East Bentleigh Ambulance Station
A new multi-million-dollar ambulance station on the Moorabbin Hospital campus in Bentleigh East. The station is planned to include a four-bay ambulance garage, four rest and recline areas for paramedics, training facilities, a fully equipped kitchen and secure car parking, improving paramedic working conditions and emergency response coverage for Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Moorabbin and nearby south-eastern Melbourne suburbs.
Summerset Oakleigh South
A premium retirement village and aged care facility featuring a continuum of care model. The development includes 135 units consisting of 50 independent living villas, 41 independent living apartments, 26 assisted living apartments, and 18 residential aged care rooms. Amenities include a village green, putting green, rooftop terrace, and community gardens. Construction officially commenced with a sod-turning event in late 2025, with major civil and basement works continuing through 2026.
Bluff Road, Hampton East
A major social and affordable housing redevelopment delivered by Homes Victoria via the Ground Lease Model, in which the land is leased to project partner Building Communities for 40 years while remaining in public ownership. The project replaces 146 older, non-compliant dwellings across a 3.12ha site with 285 new homes in eight buildings of two to four storeys, comprising 170 social, 32 affordable and 83 market rental homes plus specialist disability accommodation. Homes will achieve a 5-star Green Star rating and an average 7-star NatHERS rating.The precinct includes a new cafe, community room, vegetable garden, children's play area and landscaped open space. Icon Construction is the builder and Community Housing Limited will manage the completed social homes. Construction began in late 2024 and new homes are expected from late 2026.
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 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.
Porter Road Bentleigh Open Space
Glen Eira City Council is delivering a new neighbourhood park on the former 15-19 Porter Road properties in Bentleigh. Detailed design has been completed and endorsed following community consultation. The proposed park includes open lawns, junior play equipment, a basketball and netball half court, picnic facilities, seating, shade trees and indigenous planting to improve biodiversity. The land is currently available for temporary community use while Council seeks external funding for construction.
8,083 residents of Bentleigh East - South are employed, from a labour force of 8,457. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 68.9%. 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 11,935, about 80% 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 workforce in Bentleigh East - South is highly qualified, featuring a strong concentration of professional services workers and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. In March 2026, there were 8,083 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.3% lower than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while participation in the labour force aligned closely with the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 40.7%, worked from home, although this metric was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.
Conversely, the transport, postal & warehousing sector is underrepresented at 3.5% compared to the regional benchmark of 5.2%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this mostly residential suburb offers few local employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that the labour force contracted by 0.3% during the year to March 2026, while employment fell by 0.7%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Melbourne, however, showed stronger trends with employment growing 2.1% and the labour force expanding 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that can help shed light on future demand in Bentleigh East - South. Those projections span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid on the local employment profile to gauge likely growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to the employment mix in Bentleigh East - South, local employment is estimated to grow 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years. This calculation relies on a straightforward weighting extrapolation for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bentleigh East - South is $2,173 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $934 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,949 a year against an average of $82,270. 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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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics released by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Bentleigh East - South SA2 have a median income of $63,949 and an average income of $82,270. These statistics place the area among the highest earning in the country, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values are approximately $70,101 for the median and $90,184 for the average as of March 2026.
2021 Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Bentleigh East - South are around the 73rd percentile nationally. Looking at the income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings range contains 28.7% of local taxpayers (4,302 individuals), which matches regional patterns where this group accounts for 32.8%. High income levels are evident, with 35.0% of residents earning more than $3,000 per week, which helps sustain high-end retail and local services. Residential costs account for 16.0% of local earnings, but strong incomes keep net disposable income in the 76th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bentleigh East - South had 5,169 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 16% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,512 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling structures in Bentleigh East - South was 70.3% separate houses and 29.7% other types of dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in Greater Melbourne. The home ownership rate stood at 36.6%, which is higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (40.1%) or rented (23.3%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $2,512 per month, significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $490, compared to the metro average of $390.
Globally across Australia, the area's median mortgage repayments are higher than the national figure of $1,863, and median rents are also above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bentleigh East - South counted 5,169 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,513 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the majority of local households at 76.0%, which consists of couples with children at 40.1%, couples without children at 23.9%, and single parent households at 10.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.0% of the total, with single person households representing 21.8% and group living situations making up 2.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the metropolitan Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.4% of adults in Bentleigh East - South hold a university qualification, including 26.5% with a bachelor degree and 10.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,589 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,089 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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Educational challenges are present in the area, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications (40.4%) is lower than the SA3 average of 50.6%. This scenario highlights an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 26.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (15.0%). A high level of educational enrollment is observed locally, with 28.4% of the population studying in formal institutions.
This student group comprises 9.9% in primary schools, 7.6% in secondary schools, and 5.1% in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bentleigh East - South reaches 82 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 82 active public transport stops in Bentleigh East - South, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 13 routes, which together provide 2,178 passenger trips per week. Transport options are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 148 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 87%, followed by train travel at 6%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per household.
A high proportion of residents, 40.7%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Average service frequency across all transit routes is 311 trips per day, which translates to approximately 26 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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73.4% of residents in Bentleigh East - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, Bentleigh East - South exhibits excellent health outcomes, with younger age groups showing a particularly low rate of common health issues. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 60% of the total population (8,980 people) covered, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 6.5% and 6.4% of residents, respectively. A high 73.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age cohort shows strong health indicators with a low frequency of chronic illnesses. The suburb has 18.1% of its population aged 65 and over (2,707 people), which is higher than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne, although this cohort ranks lower on a national scale than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.2% of Bentleigh East - South residents were born overseas and 30.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.0%) and English (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bentleigh East - South displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.2% of the population born outside of Australia and 30.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 46.5% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is in Judaism, which accounts for 9.2% of residents, significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%. For ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the three largest groups in Bentleigh East - South are Australian at 19.0%, English at 18.6%, and Other at 12.3%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic heritages: Russian background is represented at 2.1% of Bentleigh East - South (compared to 0.4% across the region), Polish background at 1.8% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Greek heritage at 6.5% (compared to 2.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bentleigh East - South is 40. 22.2% 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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The median age in Bentleigh East - South is 40 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 45 - 54 age group is overrepresented (14.3% locally), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is underrepresented (10.3%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 10.7% to 11.9% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 13.3% to 12.4%. Projections indicate the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow by 578 people (27%) from 2,142 to 2,721, while the 0 to 4 group will grow by a modest 8% (68 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bentleigh East - South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 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 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 — 181 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,057 at the 2021 Census → 14,993 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 (208021427). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.