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Box Hill has an estimated 28,036 residents, up from 22,841 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,195 people, or 22.7%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 1,477 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 98.7% of that increase. That puts 3,999 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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AreaSearch indicates that Box Hill has a population of approximately 28,036 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 5,195 people (22.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 22,841 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 27,211 and 1,477 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 3,999 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top 10% of all areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlights the high demand for local land. The 22.7% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region (8.9%) and the state, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader.
This population rise was driven mostly by arrivals from overseas, who accounted for roughly 98.7% of the total demographic growth in recent times. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 details are unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 Victorian State Government release, modified using a weighted system to aggregate growth from LGA down to SA2 dimensions. Age demographic growth projections from these models are further applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these changing demographic patterns, significant population gains within the highest national quartile are anticipated. The district is projected to add 8,843 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which would represent a 28.6% increase over the 16 years.
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2,005 new dwellings have been approved in Box Hill over the past five years, an average of 401 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 238 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 117, 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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An average of approximately 401 residential approvals have been granted annually in Box Hill, resulting in 2,005 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 108 approvals have been logged. The market has remained balanced with steady conditions, supported by an average of 1.5 new residents per constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25. However, recent figures show this metric climbing to 10.4 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to heightened popularity and possible supply bottlenecks. The construction cost for new dwellings averages $308,000, which aligns with regional patterns.
Furthermore, commercial developments worth $233.5 million have been approved in this financial year, illustrating strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Box Hill displays 96.0% more development activity on a per capita basis, offering buyers a broad range of options despite a recent slowdown. This volume is far higher than the national standard, showing intense developer focus. Recent residential builds consist of 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% higher-density options like townhouses and apartments. This concentration on denser formats provides more budget-friendly paths to homeownership, catering to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct departure from the current local housing profile, which consists of 37.0% houses, showing that developable land is becoming scarcer as lifestyle preferences evolve toward varied, affordable housing. With a ratio of about 323 people per approval, Box Hill indicates a market in transition. Projections indicate that Box Hill will gain 8,013 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If development remains at current speeds, the volume of new housing should easily accommodate this influx, yielding favorable buying conditions and potentially facilitating growth beyond current population estimates.
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Development applications around Box Hill
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 32 current infrastructure and development projects inside Box Hill, worth an estimated $38.5 billion. A further 132 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $145.7 billion. 38 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 improvements, major developments, and urban planning decisions strongly influence area performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 35 projects expected to impact this locality. The most relevant projects include Wembley Hill Townhomes, the Box Hill City Oval Redevelopment, the Box Hill Metropolitan Activity Centre - Public Realm initiative, and the Suburban Rail Loop East - Box Hill Station.
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Roberts Reserve Masterplan & Sports Pavilion
Major upgrade to Roberts Reserve in Box Hill South, delivering a new community sports pavilion with modern change rooms and social space, improved sports fields and courts, upgraded paths and lighting, and more accessible open space for local clubs and residents.
Box Hill Central South Masterplan
A multi-stage masterplanned revitalization of Box Hill Central South into an integrated mixed-use precinct featuring a 25-storey residential tower with 366 apartments, a 42,000 sqm commercial office tower, 7,000 sqm of upgraded retail, 4,100 sqm of Hub Australia coworking space, and 3,350 sqm of new public open space.
Suburban Rail Loop East - Box Hill Station
The Suburban Rail Loop East project at Box Hill involves the construction of a new underground station approximately 23 metres below ground level. As of mid-2026, works include site establishment at the compound, relocation of underground services along Whitehorse Road, and demolition of structures at Court and Watts Streets. The station will feature two main entrances at Market Street and north of Whitehorse Road, providing seamless interchanges with the existing Belgrave/Lilydale line, tram, and bus services.Key features include the realignment of Whitehorse Road to create a new linear park and integrated retail and dining plazas. Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are scheduled to launch in 2026, with the line expected to be operational for passengers by 2035.
Box Hill Metropolitan Activity Centre - Public Realm
A comprehensive transformation of the Box Hill CBD public realm, integrated with the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East precinct. Key features include the creation of a Spanish Steps-inspired amphitheatre, a new town square, and the extension of Main Street and Prospect Street. The project focuses on greener streets, enhanced pedestrian connectivity between transport hubs, and high-quality urban design to support a projected population of 48,500 by the 2050s.
69 Carrington Road Box Hill Office and Retail Tower
Approved 15-storey strata commercial office and retail tower by Golden Age Group at 69 Carrington Road, Box Hill. The project includes about 13,495 sqm of gross floor area, around 1,390 sqm of retail space, 6,661 sqm of office tenancies, two basement parking levels, 41 car bays, 50 bicycle spaces and end-of-trip facilities. The permit was issued through Victoria's Development Facilitation Program in February 2025.
Box Hill South Community Hub
Proposed new community facility in Box Hill South providing library services, meeting rooms, health services, and childcare facilities. Intended to serve the growing residential population of Box Hill South as the broader Box Hill precinct undergoes significant densification in response to state government housing targets.
Box Hill South Primary School Modernisation
Planned modernisation of Box Hill South Primary School including upgraded learning environments, STEM-focused facilities and improvements to outdoor learning and play spaces to support future enrolment demand. No public evidence was found that construction has commenced.
Box Hill City Oval Redevelopment
Major $28 million redevelopment of Box Hill City Oval including a new western pavilion, refurbishment of the southern pavilion, upgraded lighting, training facilities and spectator amenities to support elite VFL/VFLW football, premier cricket, and community sport. As of February 2026, the southern pavilion construction is nearing readiness for the 2026 football season with internal finishes and joinery installations underway, while piling works have concluded for the new western pavilion.
15,166 residents of Box Hill are employed, from a labour force of 16,153. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 66.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, 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 32,250, about 115% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong representation of professional services workers, an unemployment rate of 6.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.4% over the prior year. In March 2026, 15,166 local residents were employed. The unemployment rate sits 1.3% higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, while the participation rate is slightly below average at 66.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census records show that a substantial 33.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Local employment is largely concentrated within the sectors of health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and accommodation & food. In particular, the area displays a specialized focus on accommodation & food, where the employment share is 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 6.9% of the local workforce, which is below the Greater Melbourne average of 9.7%. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a strong local job market. According to SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch, employment grew by 1.4% and the overall labor force expanded by 2.6% in the year leading up to March 2026, which led to a 1.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Melbourne, where employment expanded by 2.1%, the labor force increased by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context regarding long-term local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future growth trends. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. When these national industry trends are applied to the local workforce mix, Box Hill is projected to see employment increases of 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years. Note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for specific local population projections.
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Median household income in Box Hill is $1,441 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $682 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,002 a year against an average of $62,103. 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 ATO postcode data compiled for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Box Hill SA2 recorded a median income of $45,002 and an average income of $62,103. These figures are below the national standard and compare to median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $49,331 for median income and $68,077 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Box Hill were relatively low, falling between the 25th and 32nd percentiles.
The statistics show that 27.8% of residents (7,794 individuals) have incomes in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 78.2% of their income, placing the area in the 23rd percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the suburb in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Box Hill had 9,096 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 37% detached houses and 39% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $391 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,088 a month. Rent absorbs 27.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.4%. 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 mix in Box Hill was comprised of 37.2% separate houses and 62.7% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Greater Melbourne. The home ownership rate in Box Hill was lower than the metropolitan Melbourne level, sitting at 25.3%, with remaining households holding mortgages (25.1%) or renting (49.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,088, while the median weekly rent was $391, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, Box Hill's median mortgage costs are higher than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
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Box Hill counted 9,096 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,165 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 60.9% of all local households, consisting of 24.3% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 9.6% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 39.1%, with single-person households representing 30.4% and group households making up 8.8%. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.2% of adults in Box Hill hold a university qualification, including 29.3% with a bachelor degree and 15.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 9.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,604 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,126 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 level of education in Box Hill is notably higher than broader geographical averages, with 48.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This provides the local community with a strong foundation for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 29.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational training accounts for 21.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (9.4%). There is a high level of educational enrollment locally, with 35.7% of the population participating in formal study.
This figure is made up of 12.7% in tertiary institutions, 7.0% in secondary schools, and 6.7% in primary schools.
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Public transport in Box Hill reaches 146 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 14,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 transport options shows 146 active public transport stops within Box Hill, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops support 36 distinct routes, which accommodate 13,979 weekly passenger journeys. Access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 153 meters from the nearest stop. The majority of working residents commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 64%, followed by trains at 17% and walking at 9%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.8 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan standard.
Additionally, 33.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,997 daily trips, which translates to approximately 95 weekly services per stop. The map shows the locations of the 100 closest stops to the center of the suburb.
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77.5% of residents in Box Hill report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 Box Hill show positive outcomes, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses showing low rates of common health conditions among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~13,961 people), which compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical issues reported in the suburb are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 6.5% and 5.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.5% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 14.4% of the population (4,051 people), and health measurements for this demographic remain positive, matching general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.5% of Box Hill residents were born overseas and 55.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (32.7%) and English (16.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Box Hill ranks as one of the country's most culturally diverse communities, with 55.3% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 56.5% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 31.3% of residents. However, the most pronounced difference compared to the wider Melbourne metropolitan area is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 8.1% of the local population compared to 4.2% regionally. Regarding parental birthplace, Chinese ancestry is the most common at 32.7% of the population, which is considerably higher than the metropolitan average of 6.5%.
English ancestry stands at 16.4%, and Australian ancestry is at 13.0%, which is lower than the regional average of 18.4%. Other notable differences in ethnic representation include Korean ancestry at 1.2% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.6% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Vietnamese at 1.6% (compared to 1.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Box Hill is 33, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 40.8% 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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Box Hill has a median age of 33, which is younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38. The suburb contains a higher proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (23.4%) compared to Greater Melbourne, but fewer children aged 5 to 14 (8.0%). The concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is also higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this 25 to 34 group has increased from 21.4% to 23.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 16.4% to 17.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.1% to 10.8%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to continued changes, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 30%, adding 1,966 residents to reach a total of 8,521.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Box Hill
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 33 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 — 1,477 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,841 at the 2021 Census → 28,036 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 (207031163). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.