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Bright - Mount Beauty has an estimated 8,985 residents, up from 8,903 at the 2021 Census. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 87% of areas nationally. 103 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 the population of Bright - Mount Beauty is approximately 8,985 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 82 people (0.9%) compared to the 8,903 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The fluctuation is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 8,976 for June 2025 alongside 103 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This count translates to a density of 2.1 persons per square kilometer, suggesting residents enjoy a generous amount of personal space. The post-census expansion of 0.9% in Bright - Mount Beauty trails the broader SA3 region (2.4%) by 1.5 percentage points, showing solid competitive dynamics.
The expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, who made up roughly 82.9% of the overall population growth during recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised for each SA2 district. Where such figures are unavailable, AreaSearch relies on the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them by executing a weighted aggregation of population gains from LGA levels down to individual SA2s. The age bracket growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is projected to land slightly underneath the median for non-metropolitan areas, with a projected rise of 457 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a cumulative increase of 5.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
238 new dwellings have been approved in Bright - Mount Beauty over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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Bright - Mount Beauty has recorded a yearly average of approximately 47 new home approvals, accumulating to 238 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 26 approvals documented. Because the region averaged only 1 people migrating to the district per built home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the pace of construction is keeping up with or running ahead of demand, expanding options for buyers and supporting population gains that may outpace current forecasts, with new dwellings carrying an average estimated construction cost of $491,000, which highlights a focus by developers on premium, upscale housing options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $4.7 million in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. In comparison to Rest of Vic., the per-capita rate of new home approvals in Bright - Mount Beauty is roughly three-quarters as high, placing it in the 69th percentile of all examined locations nationwide. The latest building activity is split between detached houses at 88.0% and semi-detached options or apartments at 12.0%, preserving the historic low-density profile of the community with a focus on spacious family residences. The ratio stands at about 197 people per dwelling approval, signifying a low density housing market. Demographic projections indicate that Bright - Mount Beauty is set to add 448 new residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under prevailing building volumes, residential supply looks set to sufficiently satisfy demand, which creates advantageous conditions for home buyers and could facilitate population growth that surpasses current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bright - Mount Beauty
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bright - Mount Beauty, worth an estimated $2 million. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.24 billion. 21 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 updates, planning schemes, and major construction projects play a crucial role in shaping an area's trajectory. A total of 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Notable initiatives include Bright Valley, Alpine Shire Land Development Strategy 2024, The Great Valley Trail, and Porepunkah Roadworks and Rail Trail Reconstruction, with the most significant developments outlined in the list below.
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Bright Valley
Bright Valley is a new masterplanned community offering two, three, four, and five-bedroom residences designed in a modern alpine style. The homes are built to coexist effortlessly with their stunning natural surroundings. Located in close proximity to the picturesque town of Bright and the Alpine National Park, it features established gardens, landscaped streetscapes, pedestrian pathways, open spaces, cycling trails, lookouts, playgrounds, and an overall focus on connecting with nature. This multi-stage residential development is built on a 40ha former tobacco farm, comprising 300 lots for up to 350 homes.Homes are designed with a minimum 7-star energy rating, including double-glazed windows, solar panels, and EV provisioning.
Alpine Shire Land Development Strategy 2024
A crucial plan adopted by the Alpine Shire Council outlining the shire's growth and development until 2041 and beyond. It aims to accommodate a projected population increase of approximately 2,734 people and the need for 2,167 new homes across the Shire. Growth will be concentrated in Bright, Mount Beauty-Tawonga South, Myrtleford, and Porepunkah, with a focus on environmental considerations. The strategy will be reviewed every five years.
The Great Valley Trail
A 27km family-friendly shared trail linking Bright and Harrietville, following the Ovens River. Fully sealed and suitable for bikes. Aims to stimulate cycle tourism and support health and well-being. Part of the larger Murray to Mountains Rail Trail network.
Porepunkah Roadworks and Rail Trail Reconstruction
Local road improvements in Porepunkah (Service Street and Martley Street) addressing drainage with new kerb, channel, and stormwater pits. Also includes reconstruction and widening of the Rail Trail section between Bright and Porepunkah. Part of the State Government-funded Murray to Mountains (M2M) Rail Trail Enhancements Project, aimed at boosting cycle tourism.
Mt Hotham Central Precinct Development
A four-storey, mixed-use development within the Hotham Central Precinct as part of the Mt Hotham Masterplan. Includes basement car parking, retail premises, restaurant, function centre, office space, visitor centre, and premium parcels for residential, hotel, retail, food and beverage, recreation, and medical facilities to enhance visitor experience and boost commercial opportunities.
Poo Farm Track, Hotham Heights
Alpine glamping project with eco-village includes three snow domes, teepee, barbecue area, shop, water tank, hot tub, and composting toilet. Structures are temporary to align with Crown Land Act.
Myrtleford Splash Park
Myrtleford Splash Park is a new community water play and recreation space on Lewis Avenue in Myrtleford. The project delivers a splash pad with interactive water features, toilets and accessible amenities, a pump house, picnic shelters, BBQ areas and landscaped surrounds. Developed by Alpine Shire Council in partnership with the Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and fully funded through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, the park supports community wellbeing, outdoor activity and tourism, and is now open daily for public use.
Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail
A 31km sealed rail trail connecting the historic towns of Beechworth and Yackandandah through scenic rural landscapes, including multiple sections with signage, wayfinding, and traffic management features to promote cycling tourism and community access. Construction was completed in April 2024 and it forms part of the broader Murray to Mountains Rail Trail network.
4,795 residents of Bright - Mount Beauty are employed, from a labour force of 4,892. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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A highly qualified workforce characterizes Bright - Mount Beauty, with notable representation in the tourism and hospitality sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.0%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,795, meaning the unemployment rate is 1.7% below the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, while the participation rate is relatively typical (63.7% in comparison to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census data reveals that a moderate 22.5% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The local workforce is heavily concentrated in accommodation & food, employing staff at 2.7 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint, accounting for 10.0% of local jobs compared to the regional average of 16.8%. Although there are local employment options nearby, comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for their jobs. According to an assessment of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the labor force shrank by 2.2% over the 12-month period, while employment dropped by 2.4%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labor force decrease by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate decline by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential employment demands in Bright - Mount Beauty. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with local workforce data to project future growth. While national employment is anticipated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests that employment within Bright - Mount Beauty could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (this represents a direct weighting extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bright - Mount Beauty is $1,397 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $768 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,390 a year against an average of $60,779. 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 most recent postcode ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Bright - Mount Beauty SA2 have a median income of $47,390 and an average income of $60,779. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $50,954 and average of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates point to approximately $51,949 (median) and $66,626 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes are modest in Bright - Mount Beauty, tracking between the 28th and 42nd percentiles.
Looking at specific brackets, 30.2% of residents (2,713 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the wider region where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs are relatively manageable, leaving residents with 87.7% of their income, though disposable income levels are lower than average at the 33rd percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bright - Mount Beauty had 3,340 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 3% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $298 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Bright - Mount Beauty at the time of the last Census consisted of 92.1% separate houses and 7.9% alternative structures (including townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings), which compares to 90.1% separate houses and 9.9% alternative structures in Regional Vic. Home ownership rates in Bright - Mount Beauty were notably high at 47.6%, leaving the remaining properties split between those with a mortgage (32.3%) and rental properties (20.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430 at $1,500, while the median weekly rent was $298 compared to Regional Vic.'s $285.
In a national context, mortgage repayments in Bright - Mount Beauty are considerably below the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are also significantly lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bright - Mount Beauty counted 3,340 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 67.8%, consisting of couples with children at 24.5%, childless couples at 35.3%, and single-parent homes at 7.5%. The remaining 32.2% consist of non-family households, with single-person households representing 29.3% of the total and group households accounting for 2.9%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.8% of adults in Bright - Mount Beauty hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.1% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 1,068 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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, as university degree holders (28.8% of residents aged 15+) surpass the average of both the SA4 region (19.8%) and the SA3 area (21.1%), highlighting a strong local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widespread, with 39.9% of citizens aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (27.1%). A high level of educational enrollment is observed locally, with 28.0% of the population participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 9.8% in primary schools, 8.8% in secondary schools, and 3.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bright - Mount Beauty means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transit shows 15 active stops operating in Bright - Mount Beauty. These locations are served by 3 distinct routes, which combine to provide 79 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is classified as limited, with local residents living an average of 1473 meters away from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, a large portion of the workforce travels outward for work, with private cars remaining the primary transit mode at 77%, followed by walking at 17% and cycling at 2%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.
Around 22.5% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic circumstances of the time. Transit services average 11 trips daily across all local routes, which translates to approximately 5 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.5% of residents in Bright - Mount Beauty report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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 analysis indicates excellent overall outcomes for Bright - Mount Beauty, with AreaSearch pointing to low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic medical conditions across all age brackets. The portion of the population with private health insurance is relatively low, standing at roughly 49% of the population (~4,420 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the locality are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 9.1 and 7.4% of citizens respectively. Conversely, 68.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Residents under the age of 65 display better health outcomes than average. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 24.5% of the local population (2,204 people), and health measurements within this older demographic are particularly strong, mirroring the high national rankings seen across the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bright - Mount Beauty is largely Australian-born, at 84.4% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (28.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bright - Mount Beauty exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 86.9% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 84.4%, and English-only speakers at home representing 94.2%. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 36.8% of the local population. The most disproportionate religious representation is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% recorded across Regional Vic. Regarding ancestral backgrounds (parental birthplaces), the three largest ancestries in Bright - Mount Beauty are English at 31.3%, Australian at 28.1%, and Irish at 9.6%.
Additionally, there are minor variations in the shares of other heritages: Dutch ancestry is slightly more common at 2.0% in Bright - Mount Beauty (compared to 1.7% in the region), Scottish ancestry is at 8.9% (compared to 8.8%), and German ancestry accounts for 4.6% (compared to 3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bright - Mount Beauty is 46, older than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.8% 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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With a median age of 46, Bright - Mount Beauty has an older age profile than Regional Vic. at 43 and sits significantly above the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is well represented at 13.2% compared to Regional Vic., while the 15 - 24 demographic is less common at 9.1%. Post-2021 Census figures indicate the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 11.7% to 13.5% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 10.0% to 11.7%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 15.6% to 13.6%, and the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 11.3% to 10.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the age structure is projected to shift, led by a 25% growth (262 people) in the 25 to 34 cohort, which is expected to rise from 1,046 to 1,309, while the 75 to 84 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bright - Mount Beauty
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 | Nov 2025 9 months ago all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Nov 2025. | ||
| 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 — 103 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,903 at the 2021 Census → 8,985 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 (204031069). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.