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Berwick - South West has an estimated 13,243 residents, up from 11,254 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,989 people, or 17.7%. Growth has averaged 3.4% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 489 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 42.8% of that increase. That puts 2,665 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 population of Berwick - South West is approximately 13,243 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,989 individuals (17.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 11,254 residents. This calculation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 13,243 for June 2025 alongside 489 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,664 persons per square kilometer, placing the location in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed. The 17.7% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (6.2%) and the state, making it a regional leader in population expansion.
The primary catalyst for this demographic growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 42.8% of the total population increase, though positive contributions were also made by overseas migration and natural population growth. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For SA2 regions lacking this data, figures are sourced from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 scales. Age-specific growth rates from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future estimates indicate a rapid increase in residents, placing the area in the highest national quartile, with an anticipated addition of 4,903 people by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a overall growth rate of 37.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,013 new dwellings have been approved in Berwick - South West over the past five years, an average of 202 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 155 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 119, 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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Building approvals in Berwick - South West average approximately 202 new residences per year, accumulating to 1,013 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 110 approvals have been documented. An average influx of 2 individuals per year for each newly built home between FY-21 and FY-25 points to healthy demand that helps maintain property values, with the average construction cost of these new homes sitting at $309,000, which aligns with regional averages. Furthermore, commercial building approvals total $1.2 million for the current financial year, representing a low level of commercial development.
Per capita, Berwick - South West registers 186.0% more building activity than Greater Melbourne, providing more choices for prospective purchasers despite a recent deceleration in building rates. This level of activity is substantially higher than the national average, showing strong developer engagement. Standalone houses account for 77.0% of the new construction, while apartments or townhouses make up the remaining 23.0%, preserving the traditional low-density residential feel and catering to families seeking space. This represents a clear departure from the current housing stock (95.0% houses), pointing to a reduction in available development sites and reflecting shifting buyer preferences for varied, affordable housing. There are approximately 86 people for each dwelling approval, suggesting a growing market. Future forecasts indicate that Berwick - South West will welcome an additional 4,903 inhabitants by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling population growth to outstrip current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Berwick - South West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Berwick - South West, worth an estimated $500 million. A further 126 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.5 billion. 38 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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, major projects, and planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 active projects expected to affect the local area. Significant developments include the Berwick South Development Plan, the Hunt Club Village Shopping Centre Expansion, the Casey Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, and the Stockland Minta Residential Estate, with details provided on the most relevant initiatives.
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Berwick South Development Plan
Council-approved 293 hectare development plan guiding the staged urban development of Berwick South. The plan coordinates multiple landowners and public authorities for residential neighbourhoods, local commercial uses, community facilities, open space, drainage and transport infrastructure. The precinct has an estimated capacity of approximately 2,900 to 3,100 dwellings and continues to be implemented through individual planning permit and subdivision applications.
Casey Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Major expansion of the emergency department at Casey Hospital in Berwick, supporting an additional 52,000 emergency presentations each year. The project forms part of a 280 million dollar Victorian Government package boosting emergency capacity at both Casey Hospital and Werribee Mercy Hospital. New facilities include extra immediate care cubicles, short stay beds, resuscitation bays, ambulatory care spaces, procedure rooms, consult and interview rooms, a dedicated mental health zone, satellite imaging area, and a purpose-built children's emergency department zone.A new multi-level carpark opened in September 2025 to free up the existing public carpark for construction. Builder Icon was appointed in February 2026, with site establishment works underway and major construction targeted for completion in 2027. The combined Casey and Werribee program is expected to support more than 1,000 jobs at peak construction.
Alira Village
Alira Village is a completed neighbourhood shopping centre and townhome development in the heart of Berwick. The village comprises 17 retail shops spanning 4,825 square metres including a supermarket, medical centre, gym, early education centre, and townhomes. The project is part of the larger 70-hectare Alira masterplanned community featuring wetlands, parklands and walking trails.
Minta
Large-scale masterplanned community by Stockland on the former Minta Farm site, covering approximately 114 hectares and delivering around 1,700 homes across land lots, house and land packages, and townhomes. The estate includes over 22 hectares of green open spaces, a lake-filled nature reserve, walking and cycling trails, and Hilltop Fantasy Park. Located in Berwick, 48km south-east of Melbourne CBD, with direct access to the Monash Freeway via Bells Road and close to Beaconsfield train station.The community passed 1,000 purchasers in 2023 and has now reached its final stages, with the last land lots and townhomes on sale and remaining lot registrations expected through mid-2026.
Stockland Minta Residential Estate
Masterplanned community in Berwick within the Minta Farm PSP, delivering around 1750 dwellings with wetlands, parks, trails and a future town centre. Ongoing staged delivery with recent community updates and a 2023 UDIA Victoria award for Best Residential Subdivision.
Casey Central Town Centre Precinct Structure Plan
Approved 60.4 hectare activity centre precinct at Casey Central, centred on the existing shopping centre and planned to develop over time into a compact mixed-use town centre with housing, employment, civic services, parks, walking streets and public transport access. The approved plan provides for about 1,850 homes, about 4,200 residents and more than 4,100 jobs, with infrastructure funded through landowner contributions under the Cranbourne North Development Contributions Plan.
Berwick Waters
Berwick Waters is a large masterplanned community in Clyde North delivered by Frasers Property Australia with Mondous Property. The estate is established and still progressing, with land, house and land packages and townhouses being sold, more than 5000 residents, wetlands, parks, playgrounds, walking and cycling links, display homes and community facilities. Turrun Primary School and Wulerrp Secondary College opened in January 2025. The March 2026 community update reported further open space works, the planned College Creek Conservation Reserve, Upper Banks wetlands works expected to run for about 12 months from July 2026, and Woolworths recommitting as the anchor tenant for the future proposed Town Centre while Mondous works through a revised delivery timeline.
Berwick Waters Masterplanned Community
A major masterplanned community spanning Clyde North and Berwick, incorporating over 50 hectares of wetlands, sports ovals, multiple planned schools, town centre, and 2,500+ homes.
7,387 residents of Berwick - South West are employed, from a labour force of 7,772. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 76.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 10,203, about 77% 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 Berwick - South West is characterized by high levels of education, with notable representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 5.0%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.2% over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 7,387 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.2% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate is significantly elevated (76.2% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census data shows that a substantial 27.1% of the workforce worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a high concentration of manufacturing jobs, standing at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 7.9% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between the local working population and the resident population suggests that this mostly residential locality offers few local job opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the number of employed persons rose by 4.2% while the total labor force grew by 4.5%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Melbourne, employment increased by 2.1%, the labor force grew by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future local demand. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project regional trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry composition suggests employment in Berwick - South West will grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Berwick - South West is $2,175 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $880 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,152 a year against an average of $76,835. 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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The median taxpayer income in the Berwick - South West SA2 is $58,152, with an average of $76,835, according to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These figures are high on a national scale, comparing 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, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $63,746 (median) and $84,227 (average). Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in the area sit near the 70th percentile nationally.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 42.8% of residents (5,668 people), which is higher than the regional average of 32.8% in this bracket. Although housing expenses consume 16.8% of income, strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 75th percentile, and the area sits in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Berwick - South West had 3,488 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. 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, residential structures in Berwick - South West consisted of 94.8% standalone houses and 5.2% alternative dwellings (townhouses, apartments, and other types), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The home ownership rate stood at 16.2%, which is lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average, with 51.7% of homes mortgaged and 32.0% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,000, matching the Melbourne metropolitan median, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to $2,000 and $390 in metropolitan Melbourne. Locally, mortgage payments exceed the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Berwick - South West counted 3,488 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,104 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 12% 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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Families make up 85.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children (53.5%), couples without children (18.8%), and single-parent households (11.9%). The remaining 14.9% are non-family households, which include single-person households (12.4%) and group shared houses (2.4%). The median household size is 3.1 residents, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.4% of adults in Berwick - South West hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 20.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 930 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 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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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with tertiary qualification rates (32.4% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the SA3 average of 25.7%, showcasing a local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (20.6%). Enrolment in education is high, with 35.2% of the population active in formal study. This cohort includes 12.9% in primary school, 9.1% in high school, and 5.4% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Berwick - South West reaches 27 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 public transport options shows 27 active stops within Berwick - South West, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected by 8 distinct routes, providing 1,339 passenger trips per week. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 328 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban profile, most workers commute outside the area, with cars being the primary mode of travel at 91%, followed by trains at 6%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 27.1%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions).
Services average 191 trips per day across all available routes, which translates to roughly 49 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.8% of residents in Berwick - South West report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Health indicators in Berwick - South West show favorable results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic disease data, with common illnesses showing low prevalence in the general population, although rates are higher than the national average among older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 57% of the population (~7,548 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 8.0% and 7.0% of the population, respectively, while 75.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The population aged under 65 demonstrates strong health outcomes. Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.0% of the population (1,187 people), which is lower than the 15.0% representation in Greater Melbourne. Seniors in the area face some health challenges, with national rankings for this age group lower than those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.3% of Berwick - South West residents were born overseas and 42.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.5%) and English (18.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Berwick - South West exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 42.3% of the population born outside Australia and 42.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.5% of the population. There is a notable overrepresentation of Buddhism, which is practiced by 7.0% of residents compared to 4.2% in Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries are Other at 20.5% (higher than the regional average of 14.6%), Australian at 18.5%, and English at 18.3%. There is also a higher representation of certain other background groups, with Sri Lankan ancestry at 3.3% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Indian at 8.7% (compared to 4.2%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Berwick - South West is 35, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 years in Berwick - South West is slightly below Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is highly represented at 16.1% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 13.2%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 4.6% to 5.7%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 18.9% to 17.5% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 17.2% to 16.1%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest major shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to increase by 1,039 people (54%), growing from 1,909 to 2,949.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Berwick - South West
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 2 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 Jun 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 — 489 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,254 at the 2021 Census → 13,243 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 (212021554). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.