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Bentleigh - McKinnon has an estimated 27,080 residents, up from 24,896 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,184 people, or 8.8%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 335 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.4% of that increase. That puts 4,354 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Bentleigh - McKinnon stands at roughly 27,080 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,184 people (8.8%) compared with the 24,896 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 26,966 as of June 2025 alongside 335 validated new addresses added post-Census. Consequently, the population density reaches 4,353 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper 10% of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting high demand for local land.
Furthermore, the 8.8% growth rate achieved by Bentleigh - McKinnon since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA4 region (8.2%), establishing it as a regional frontrunner in demographic expansion. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, generating approximately 92.4% of total population additions in recent times. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022 baseline figures) are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In areas lacking this direct coverage, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts are integrated through a population-weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 divisions, with age-specific growth trajectories applied uniformly across the 2032 to 2041 projection window. Looking forward, demographic modelling places the locality in the highest quartile among statistical areas reviewed by AreaSearch, forecasting an addition of 5,884 persons through to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, which translates to a cumulative expansion of 21.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
615 new dwellings have been approved in Bentleigh - McKinnon over the past five years, an average of 123 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 123 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% 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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Planning activity across Bentleigh - McKinnon has yielded an average of approximately 123 residential approvals per annum, totaling 615 homes sanctioned over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same five-year window (between FY-22 and FY-26), the area absorbed an average of 2.5 new residents annually per approved dwelling, demonstrating sustained underlying demand that reinforces local property values. Newly permitted residences show an average construction cost of $681,000, underscoring building activity geared toward high-spec, premium-tier dwellings. Simultaneously, the current financial year has registered $14.3 million in approved commercial building works, pointing to steady non-residential development.
On a per-capita basis, building approvals in Bentleigh - McKinnon trail Greater Melbourne by 15.0%, positioning the locality in the 56th percentile nationally. Recent residential construction is divided between standalone houses at 31.0% and medium-to-high density formats (townhouses and apartments) at 69.0%. This growing emphasis on higher-density housing creates attainable buying avenues for entry-level purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks an evolving departure from the established neighborhood fabric (where freestanding houses presently account for 58.0%), reflecting constraints on development parcels as well as growing preference for diverse, cost-effective residential formats. With an approval ratio of roughly 248 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays characteristics of an evolving residential market. Demographic projections indicate that Bentleigh - McKinnon will expand by 5,770 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Should the existing pace of residential construction persist, incoming housing stock could lag behind incoming population requirements, potentially heightening competition among prospective buyers and driving capital appreciation.
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Development applications around Bentleigh - McKinnon
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bentleigh - McKinnon, worth an estimated $1.3 billion. A further 151 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.2 billion. 43 are already under construction and 48 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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Community growth and property performance are heavily shaped by civil infrastructure works, master planning, and capital project delivery. AreaSearch has pinpointed 50 significant developments poised to influence the immediate area. Prominent among these undertakings are the East Village Strategic Site - Assemble Build-to-Rent Precinct, Laurel, Bentleigh (Bentleigh Club Redevelopment), Ormond Station Development (Ormond Place), and The Aston, with further details on the most impactful projects set out below.
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Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program - Bentleigh Centre
State government planning initiative under Stage 2 of the Activity Centres Program establishing updated planning controls, height limits, and transit-oriented development frameworks within 800 metres of Bentleigh Railway Station to accommodate housing growth.
Laurel, Bentleigh (Bentleigh Club Redevelopment)
Redevelopment of the former Bentleigh Club site into Laurel, a Metro Property Development townhome project in Bentleigh. Now under construction and nearing completion, the project delivers 35 all-electric family townhomes across 4 and 5 bedroom layouts with two living zones, street frontage, deep backyards, double glazing, 7.5-star NatHERS ratings and 4.4kW solar systems. Architecture is by ClarkeHopkinsClarke with landscapes by MDG Landscape Architects, and the project is marketed by Marshall White Projects. Homes are priced from $1,595,000 with move-in expected in spring 2026.
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.
The Aston
The Aston is a partially constructed four-level residential building featuring 22 apartments in the heart of Bentleigh. The project is under administration but has recently received a planning permit extension, indicating potential resumption of construction.
Bentleigh Major Activity Centre Structure Plan 2024
A 15-year strategic plan to manage growth and improvement for the Bentleigh Major Activity Centre, approved by Council on 13 June 2024. The plan accommodates population increase by enabling higher densities closer to shops, services, and public transport, while maintaining the historic character of the Centre. The State Government has now taken over the planning for Bentleigh through its Activity Centres Program, with new controls expected to be implemented by mid-2026.
Ormond Station Development (Ormond Place)
Mixed-use build-to-rent development above and adjacent to Ormond Station comprising 288 rental apartments, a full-line supermarket, retail, commercial space and commuter facilities. The revised build-to-rent proposal replaces the earlier build-to-sell scheme following increased construction costs. As of 2026, the project remains in planning with construction yet to commence.
Bentleigh 'Eat-Street' Precinct
Urban renewal project to create a vibrant dining and entertainment precinct along Centre Road in Bentleigh. The project aims to enhance streetscape, improve pedestrian access, and attract diverse dining and retail businesses.
91 McKinnon Road Residential Apartments
Boutique multi-residential development planned at 91 McKinnon Road comprising up to 10 low-rise luxury apartments across three levels. Architecturally designed by Parallel Workshop Architecture (PWA), the building is situated within walking distance of McKinnon Station and within the McKinnon Secondary College school zone.
15,144 residents of Bentleigh - McKinnon are employed, from a labour force of 15,710. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 70.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 22,771, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Bentleigh - McKinnon is characterised by an accomplished, skilled local talent base with pronounced concentration in professional roles, a low jobless rate of 3.6%, and steady labor conditions over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents tally 15,144 individuals, while the area's unemployment rate sits 1.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and the local participation rate matches the broader metropolitan level of 70.1%. Additionally, Census returns indicated that 45.7% of working locals operated from home, though this metric reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Professional & technical services stand out as a key area of local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.4 times greater than the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction industry accounts for only 7.2% of resident workers, trailing the 9.7% observed across Greater Melbourne. Given the disparity between the resident labour force and the Census working population, the predominantly residential suburb offers comparatively few on-site job opportunities within its own boundary. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics show that across the 12-month period, local employment edged up by 0.1% while total labour force participation contracted by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. Industry growth projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide an outlook on future employment requirements for Bentleigh - McKinnon. While national projections anticipate employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary by sector. When modeled against Bentleigh - McKinnon's resident industry composition, local employment is estimated to expand by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this weighting-based calculation serves as an illustrative model and excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bentleigh - McKinnon is $2,240 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $970 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,205 a year against an average of $89,035. 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 taxation figures from the ATO for financial year 2023 highlight that Bentleigh - McKinnon SA2 ranks among the nation's highest-earning areas, registering a median individual income of $64,205 and an average income of $89,035. These figures exceed Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated earnings are estimated at approximately $70,382 (median) and $97,600 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed the suburb's personal, family, and household earnings between the 75th and 80th percentiles across Australia.
Among individual earners, 27.2% (7,365 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, closely tracking the metropolitan proportion of 32.8%. Local economic capacity is underscored by 37.5% of households receiving weekly earnings over $3,000, which sustains strong retail and lifestyle spending. While residential accommodation accounts for 15.7% of gross earnings, after-housing disposable funds place the area in the 79th percentile, complemented by a SEIFA income score in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bentleigh - McKinnon had 9,239 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 20% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $491 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing composition in Bentleigh - McKinnon stood at 58.0% houses and 42.0% other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas Melbourne metro recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Bentleigh - McKinnon surpassed the metropolitan average at 34.8%, while remaining households held mortgages (35.4%) or rented their accommodation (29.8%). The typical monthly mortgage cost reached $2,500 and median weekly rent was $491, both exceeding Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390. Across Australia, Bentleigh - McKinnon's financing repayments remain substantially above the national standard of $1,863, with rental payments similarly surpassing the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bentleigh - McKinnon counted 9,239 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,049 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 24% 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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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 72.8% of all households; this includes 38.1% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family dwellings comprise the remaining 27.2%, consisting of single-occupant homes at 24.1% and group living situations at 3.0%. The local median household occupancy of 2.6 people aligns identically with the Greater Melbourne benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.1% of adults in Bentleigh - McKinnon hold a university qualification, including 30.7% with a bachelor degree and 13.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 11.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 4,656 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,125 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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Tertiary qualification levels in Bentleigh - McKinnon significantly outpace regional and national standards, with 48.1% of the population aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally across Australia and 33.4% across VIC. This substantial academic foundation primes the locality for high-value, knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest educational attainment bracket at 30.7%, with postgraduate qualifications comprising 13.0% and graduate diplomas representing 4.4%. Additionally, technical and vocational training accounts for 22.5% of qualifications held by individuals aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (11.4%). A substantial 32.1% of the local population is currently enrolled in formal schooling or study.
Within this student population, 9.8% attend primary education, 9.4% are engaged in secondary education, and 7.2% are enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bentleigh - McKinnon reaches 82 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 6,900 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 1.2 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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A review of public transport assets identifies 82 operational bus stops throughout Bentleigh - McKinnon. These facilities are served across 20 individual routes, delivering a collective 6,876 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is outstanding, with locals situated an average of 192 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an established residential enclave, outgoing commuting is standard: private vehicles serve as the main transport choice at 79%, while train travel accounts for 12%. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.2 per dwelling. In addition, 45.7% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related workplace arrangements.
Transit service frequency across the network averages 982 daily scheduled trips, which translates to roughly 83 weekly departures for each designated stop.
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74.4% of residents in Bentleigh - McKinnon report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, Bentleigh - McKinnon exhibits excellent community health metrics, highlighted by particularly low disease incidence among youth cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, with approximately 65% of all residents (17,656 people) insured. This level of private medical coverage exceeds both the Greater Melbourne figure of 56.7% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. The primary reported chronic health conditions across the suburb are mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 6.7 and 6.6% of residents, respectively. A high 74.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, outperforming the Greater Melbourne proportion of 72.6%.
The working-age population demonstrates robust general health with low chronic illness rates. Senior citizens aged 65 and over account for 16.8% of the community (4,554 people), exceeding the metropolitan figure of 15.1%. While health outcomes among local seniors remain very strong overall, their relative national rank is slightly below that of the wider neighborhood population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.0% of Bentleigh - McKinnon residents were born overseas and 32.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.2%) and Australian (17.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bentleigh - McKinnon exhibits strong multicultural representation, with 38.0% of the community born abroad and 32.5% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, encompassing 40.5% of residents. A notable demographic feature is the Jewish community, which comprises 7.6% of the population, well above the 1.0% proportion observed across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the most common ancestral backgrounds in Bentleigh - McKinnon are English (20.2%), Australian (17.8%), and Other (12.4%). The locality also displays above-average concentrations of specific ethnic lineages: Greek ancestry represents 4.2% of residents (compared with 2.7% across the region), while Polish and Russian backgrounds each account for 1.9% (relative to regional shares of 0.8% and 0.4%, respectively).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bentleigh - McKinnon is 40. 25.2% 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 demographic profile of Bentleigh - McKinnon closely aligns with Greater Melbourne across broad age categories, with the maximum variation between the four bands standing at 6.5 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 3 years older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded in that Census. Looking forward to 2041, the senior and retired demographic (65+) is projected to drive the majority of population expansion, increasing by 2,271 residents (50%) to reach 6,826.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bentleigh - McKinnon
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 | Sep 2026 this month all 22 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 Sep 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 — 335 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,896 at the 2021 Census → 27,080 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 (208021174). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.