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Boronia has an estimated 24,825 residents, up from 23,560 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,265 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 373 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 2,205 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, Boronia has a population of approximately 24,825 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,265 individuals (5.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 23,560 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 24,763 alongside 373 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers result in a density of 2,204 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the typical density found in other evaluated national areas. The 5.4% expansion rate in Boronia since the 2021 census was greater than both the SA3 area (3.1%) and the SA4 region, establishing the locality as a leader in regional growth.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 79.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though natural increase and interstate migration also registered positive contributions. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. In instances where SA2 areas lack this data, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA release are applied, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population increases from LGA to SA2 scales. These aggregations also supply the age group growth rates used for the years 2032 to 2041 across all sectors. Future demographic patterns suggest a population growth rate that exceeds the national median, with the locality projected to gain 3,044 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a 12.0% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
647 new dwellings have been approved in Boronia over the past five years, an average of 129 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 96 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 96, 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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Approximately 129 residential building approvals are granted in Boronia each year, totaling 647 homes authorized over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 88 during the current FY-26. With an average ratio of 1.3 new occupants per built dwelling annually over the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local supply and demand appear well aligned, supporting a stable market environment. New constructions carry an average building cost of $276,000, which sits below the regional average and points to more economical options for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $11.6 million in the current financial year, indicating a moderate level of non-residential building activity.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, new residential approvals in Boronia are moderately elevated, tracking at 18.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps maintain choices for buyers while supporting demand for existing properties. Newly approved housing is composed of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% semi-detached properties, townhouses, or apartments. Focusing on higher-density projects provides more affordable pathways into the market, catering to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This pattern is a clear shift away from the current housing stock (where houses make up 71.0%), pointing to a decrease in available vacant land alongside changing lifestyle options and affordability demands. Recording about 240 people per housing approval, Boronia displays the characteristics of a low-density area. Projections for the population suggest Boronia will add 2,982 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of building activity, the supply of housing should be sufficient to meet this demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces these predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Boronia
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Boronia, worth an estimated $215 million. A further 103 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25.5 billion. 22 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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 schemes, and major developments are primary drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 35 projects expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the apartments at 1-13 Erica Avenue, the Boronia Station Upgrade & Plaza, the Tormore Reserve Pavilion Upgrade, and the 285-289 Dorset Road Development, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Boronia Station Upgrade & Plaza
Upgrade of Boronia Station and creation of a new landscaped plaza connecting to Dorset Road. Scope includes widened concourse, entrance canopies, relocated ticket and PSO offices, upgraded platform shelters and waiting room, new pedestrian crossing, improved pick-up/drop-off on Lupton Way, accessibility upgrades, enhanced lighting and CCTV. A new pocket park near Boronia Junction Shopping Centre is also included. Early works commenced in 2025 with geotechnical investigations along Lupton Way. Major works scheduled for early 2026 with the upgraded station, plaza and pocket park to open by end of 2026.Delivered by an alliance of Acciona, WSP and Metro Trains Melbourne under the Level Crossing Removal Project.
Mountain Highway Logistics Hub
Staged development of a major industrial logistics estate on a 16.8 hectare site formerly occupied by GlaxoSmithKline for over 50 years, featuring four separate warehouses totalling up to 50,000 sqm. Stage 1 comprises a purpose-built national head office and distribution centre for CoolDrive Auto Parts, consolidating three Melbourne facilities into one site with automation systems, dedicated dangerous goods and refrigerant stores, and a workshop for the Blanchard Racing Team Supercars program. The development includes a new access road and signalised intersection to Mountain Highway, estate signage, and directional signage.Construction began in July 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony, with the CoolDrive facility targeted for completion around October 2026 and practical completion of Stage 1 expected by late 2026. Future stages will add smaller warehouses of approximately 10,000 sqm each. All warehouses will operate 24/7 once complete, with Stage 1 expected to accommodate up to 225 staff.
1-13 Erica Avenue Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising 58 apartments across 5 storeys, with an ALDI supermarket and 2 retail shops at ground level with basement car parking. Designed by Select Architects and Peter Brown Architects, the project is located in the heart of the Boronia Activity Centre, directly opposite Boronia Junction Shopping Centre and approximately 50 metres from Boronia Train Station. A planning permit has been granted by Knox City Council, however construction has not commenced as rising building and land costs have stalled the project.
Boronia Renewal Project (Amendment C192knox)
The Boronia Renewal Project is a 20-year strategic framework guiding the urban renewal of the Boronia Major Activity Centre. Approved by the Minister for Planning, Amendment C192knox implements the Boronia Renewal Strategy by introducing new planning controls, including Design and Development Overlay Schedule 10. These controls facilitate building heights up to 10 storeys in the commercial core while protecting views of the Dandenong Ranges. The project integrates with the Boronia Station Upgrade to improve connectivity, public spaces, and economic investment across key precincts.
Tormore Reserve Pavilion Upgrade
Full redevelopment of the Tormore Reserve Pavilion, home to the Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club and Boronia Cricket Club, is now complete. Built in 1976, the pavilion has been refurbished and expanded with a second storey to create a modern, inclusive facility for sports and community activities. The upgrade delivered inclusive change rooms and toilets with dedicated female facilities, two umpire change rooms, social and multi-purpose spaces with a viewing platform, a meeting room, office space, expanded storage, and a fully refurbished kitchen, servery, and kiosk.The project was officially opened in July 2026, jointly funded by Knox City Council, the Australian Government (Investing in Our Community program), and the Victorian Government (Community Support Fund).
285-289 Dorset Road Development
Mixed residential development across three lots (285, 287 and 289 Dorset Road, approximately 3040sqm) proposing 34 dwellings in a mix of 2-3 storey townhouses and a low-rise apartment building. Design by C Kairouz Architects. A development application has been submitted to Knox City Council and remains under assessment; no construction has commenced on site.
Everson Place
Architecturally designed residential enclave by R Architecture featuring 4 three-bedroom townhouses and 2 two-bedroom villas with 6-star energy rating. Private courtyards and premium natural materials including stone benchtops, timber veneer, engineered timber floors. Collaboration with Carr Architecture for landscaping.
Prestige on Pine
A boutique residential development featuring 11 contemporary townhouses designed by Newground Building Design. These two and three-storey homes offer versatile 2 and 3 bedroom layouts with high-quality finishes including stone benchtops, engineered timber floors, Technika appliances, and modern conveniences. Located in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges with easy access to Boronia Central and transport links.
12,961 residents of Boronia are employed, from a labour force of 13,822. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 66.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,588, about 87% 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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Boronia possesses a qualified labor force with notable representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, reporting an unemployment rate of 6.2% and a 0.8% increase in estimated employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 12,961 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.5% higher than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while the participation rate of 66.6% is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents (27.6%) worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The resident workforce is largely employed within health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality exhibits a distinct specialization in manufacturing, where the employment concentration is 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 8.2% of jobs compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Given the difference between the Census working population and the resident population, this primarily residential locality appears to present relatively few local job opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 0.8% while the overall labor force grew by 1.8%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts for national employment from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context for future labor demand in Boronia. These five-year and ten-year projections are applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. While the national workforce is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably across different industry groups. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment distribution suggests that local employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Boronia is $1,609 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $796 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,252 a year against an average of $64,300. 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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Based on the aggregation of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Boronia SA2 recorded a median income of $57,252 and an average income of $64,300. These figures are below the national averages and compare to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 brings estimated current figures to approximately $62,760 for the median and $70,486 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Boronia are moderate, ranking between the 41st and 48th percentiles.
Looking at income brackets, the largest group comprises 35.4% of residents (8,788 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which align with the regional trend of 32.8% in this bracket. Housing affordability presents challenges, with only 82.4% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 40th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area's income in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Boronia had 9,271 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 3% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $376 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,869 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in Boronia consisted of 71.3% separate houses and 28.7% other housing types like semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in Greater Melbourne. The home ownership rate in Boronia was equivalent to the Melbourne metro average at 30.6%, with remaining properties being mortgaged (40.5%) or rented (28.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,869 was lower than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $376 was below the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, Boronia's mortgage payments are above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Boronia counted 9,271 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,769 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 29% 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 households constitute the majority at 68.1% of all households, consisting of 28.6% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. The remaining 31.9% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 28.6% and group households at 3.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.6% of adults in Boronia hold a university qualification, including 18.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,371 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Boronia is lower than regional averages, with 27.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This difference suggests opportunities for further educational programs and skills training. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 35.8% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (23.7%). A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 26.3% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 8.7% in primary school, 6.3% in secondary school, and 4.3% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Boronia reaches 115 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of local transit options shows 115 active public transport stops in Boronia, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 18 distinct routes, which combine to support 4,453 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is good, with an average distance of 218 meters from residents' homes to the nearest stop. Because Boronia is predominantly residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 90%, followed by train travel at 5%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per household.
A high proportion of residents (27.6%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Local transit routes average 636 daily trips, which translates to about 38 weekly trips per transit stop. The accompanying map displays the location of the 100 closest transit stops to the geographical center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.3% of residents in Boronia report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 metrics indicate notable challenges for Boronia, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 51% of the population (~12,710 people) compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 9.8% and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 65.3% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Chronic illness rates among working-age residents are higher than average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.4% of the population (4,557 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for seniors present some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.4% of Boronia residents were born overseas and 21.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.5%) and Australian (24.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Boronia exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 28.4% of residents born outside Australia and 21.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 40.0% of the local population. Buddhism is the most notably overrepresented non-Christian religion, accounting for 3.7% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Boronia are English at 26.5% (well above the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 24.3% (well above the regional average of 18.4%), and Other at 8.5% (notably below the regional average of 14.6%).
Other ethnic backgrounds show distinct concentrations, with Hungarian ancestry overrepresented at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Dutch at 2.1% (compared to 1.2% regionally), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Boronia is 39. 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 median age in Boronia is 39 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, there is a higher concentration of residents in the 75 - 84 age bracket (6.5%) and a lower proportion in the 15 - 24 age bracket (10.7%). Post-2021 Census figures show the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 15.1% to 16.2% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 15.8% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts, led by a 24% increase in the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to rise by 764 people to reach 3,984 from 3,219, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age brackets are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Boronia
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 16 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 373 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,560 at the 2021 Census → 24,825 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 (211011446). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.