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Brighton (Vic.) has an estimated 24,424 residents, up from 22,758 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,666 people, or 7.3%. 287 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.4% of that increase. That puts 2,979 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 findings from AreaSearch, the population of Brighton stands at approximately 24,424 in May 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,666 individuals (7.3%) relative to the 22,758 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 24,343 combined with 287 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,978 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The 7.3% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (6.0%), establishing the suburb as a local growth frontrunner.
Overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 96.4% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections for each SA2 locality published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as their starting point. Where this dataset does not cover a specific SA2, projections are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to transition growth projections from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age bracket growth trends from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest the area will see expansion slightly below the national median, with estimates showing an increase of 2,508 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total gain of 9.9% across the 16 years.
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1,116 new dwellings have been approved in Brighton (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 223 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 183 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 109, 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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In Brighton, development approvals have averaged approximately 223 dwellings annually, culminating in 1,116 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) alongside 100 approvals recorded in FY-26. Because only 0.2 net new residents migrated to the area per completed dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction volume is satisfying or exceeding local demand, which increases options for buyers and supports the capacity for population gains above current forecasts, with new homes showing an average building cost of $891,000, indicating a focus by builders on upscale, premium residential projects.
Furthermore, the current financial year has seen $50.7 million in commercial building approvals, indicating robust business-related construction activity locally. Per capita development activity in Brighton aligns closely with Greater Melbourne, maintaining a balanced property market in line with the surrounding metropolitan region. The composition of new approvals is 16.0% detached houses and 84.0% multi-unit or high-density projects. This shift toward higher density offers more accessible entry points for buyers and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 57.0% of dwellings), indicating a decline in vacant developable land while reflecting evolving consumer preferences and a demand for more varied, attainable housing alternatives. With roughly 220 residents for each approved dwelling, Brighton represents a growing property market. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly statistics, Brighton is projected to add 2,424 residents by 2041. Given ongoing construction patterns, the volume of incoming housing should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and potentially enabling population expansion to exceed current baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Brighton (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brighton (Vic.), worth an estimated $739 million. A further 161 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.9 billion. 48 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Developments in local infrastructure, key projects, and planning frameworks are major drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that are likely to influence the suburb. Key developments include the Star of the Sea College Nano Nagle Centre, the residential development at 467 New Street, the Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades for the Sandringham, Werribee, and Williamstown Cross-City Service, and the New Street Brighton Social Housing project, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Star of the Sea College Nano Nagle Centre
Construction of the Nano Nagle Centre as the next stage of the Star of the Sea College Master Plan. The redevelopment replaces Sebastian Hall with a modern multi-level education and community facility including two full-sized basketball courts, 900 retractable seats, flexible learning spaces, student social areas and future stages incorporating a new library and cafe. Construction commenced in 2025 with Stage 1 progressing and targeted for completion by the end of 2026.
467 New Street Residential Development
A permit-approved luxury residential development featuring 10 townhouses designed by renowned Cera Stribley Architects on a 1,629sqm landholding. The site includes existing apartments providing holding income and offers high-profile frontage of over 32 metres to New Street. Located in Brighton's sought-after retail and lifestyle precinct, moments from Elsternwick Park and Elwood Beach.
New Street Brighton Social Housing
Big Housing Build redevelopment completed in early 2024, replacing 127 older social homes with 291 modern, energy-efficient residences (151 social, 132 market rental, and 8 Specialist Disability Accommodation homes). Delivered under a 40-year Ground Lease Model in partnership with Building Communities (Vic) Limited and managed by Community Housing Limited, featuring a 2,000 sqm central park, community pavilion, cafe, and garden plots.
Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades - Sandringham, Werribee and Williamstown Cross-City Service
Rail network upgrade works associated with the Metro Tunnel program and the 2026 timetable changes. The Metro Tunnel is open and major construction of the five new stations and tunnels is complete, while some rail works and disruptions continue. The Werribee, Laverton and Williamstown lines now start and end at Flinders Street under the new timetable, and later in 2026 are planned to connect with the Sandringham Line to form a new cross-city service. The broader program frees capacity in the City Loop and supports more frequent services across Melbourne's rail network.
111 Carpenter Brighton Townhomes
Boutique development of seven two and three-level townhomes by Sloane Property, with architecture by Megowan and landscaping by John Patrick. Builder is Virgon Construction. Homes feature north-facing terraces, double garages and crafted interiors. Site is walking distance to North Brighton Station, Church Street and Brighton Beach. Works are underway with completion targeted for late 2025.
Esplanade Brighton
Lowe Living has acquired the iconic former Brighton Savoy Hotel site to develop into 14 ultra-luxury apartments with uninterrupted Port Phillip Bay views, featuring a full-floor wellness amenity level in partnership with Aurora Spa and Bathhouse, designed by Kennon Architects. The project aims to redefine luxury coastal living in one of Melbourne's most prestigious locations.
Sole by mckimm
Exclusive collection of 12 luxury apartments in Brighton designed to set a new standard for Bayside living. Named after the Italian word for 'sun', Sole celebrates creativity and natural light with thoughtfully crafted spaces featuring neutral palettes, natural stones, and complementing timbers. The development offers gourmet kitchens with VZug appliances, integrated gas fireplaces, zoned Daikin heating/cooling, keyless entry, and secure basement parking for two cars per apartment.
24 Burrows Street Brighton
A premium boutique development comprising six luxury residences in Brighton, offering high-end finishes including natural marble, custom joinery, and premium appliances. Designed for discerning buyers, featuring private terraces, spas, and proximity to amenities and transport.
12,667 residents of Brighton (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 13,075. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 62.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% 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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The local workforce in Brighton is highly qualified, with a prominent professional services sector, a low unemployment rate of just 3.1%, and stable employment patterns over the past year. Employment figures for March 2026 show 12,667 residents in jobs, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.6% lower than the 4.8% rate seen across Greater Melbourne, though the participation rate is notably lower (62.2% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Data from the Census indicated that a high 50.8% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
Local resident employment is concentrated heavily within professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The community displays a distinct concentration in professional & technical services, with its share of employment reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, construction workers are less represented, accounting for 7.0% of the workforce compared to the metropolitan average of 9.7%. Comparing the number of working residents to local job counts suggests that a significant portion of the population commutes outside the area for employment. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 0.3% and total employment fell by 0.2%, while the unemployment level remained steady. Conversely, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and a labour force expansion of 2.3%, alongside an increase of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Brighton. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local job mix indicates Brighton's employment could grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brighton (Vic.) is $2,718 a week (about $141,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,265 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,357 a year against an average of $160,486. The average runs 122% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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For the 2023 financial year, postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch shows the Brighton SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $72,357 and an average taxpayer income of $160,486. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards, contrasting with a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates suggest incomes reached approximately $79,318 (median) and $175,925 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Brighton are highly ranked, placing between the 93rd and 94th percentiles nationally.
Distribution analysis shows the $4000+ weekly income category is the largest with 37.8% of residents (9,232 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 32.8%. Local economic strength is highlighted by the 47.0% of households with weekly incomes above $3,000, supporting robust retail spending. Housing costs represent 13.9% of total income, while strong household earnings place residents in the 94th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brighton (Vic.) had 8,799 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 20% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,467 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. 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 Brighton was composed of 57.1% detached houses and 42.8% alternative residential structures (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Brighton was notably high at 46.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (28.9%) or rented (24.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $3,467, which is considerably higher than the Melbourne metro average, while the median weekly rent was $600 compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Brighton's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brighton (Vic.) counted 8,799 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,443 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 28% 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 make up the majority of homes at 70.3%, consisting of couples with children at 32.3%, couples without children at 28.7%, and single parent families at 8.6%. Non-family households constitute 29.7% of the total, with lone person households representing 27.9% and group households accounting for 1.7%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.7% of adults in Brighton (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 34.2% with a bachelor degree and 13.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 8.5% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 5,515 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,151 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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Brighton residents show high levels of educational attainment, with 52.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This educational pattern positions the area well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational education accounts for 19.5% of qualifications for those aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (8.5%). Participation in education is high, with 28.9% of local residents enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 9.1% in secondary schools, 8.6% in primary schools, and 7.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Brighton (Vic.) reaches 120 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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Public transport infrastructure in Brighton includes 120 active transit stops, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 18 different routes that provide a total of 5,454 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is high, with the average distance to the nearest stop standing at 183 meters. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 80%, followed by train travel at 9% and walking at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home.
A significant 50.8% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Transit services average 779 trips daily across all local routes, which represents approximately 45 weekly departures per individual transit stop. The map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.2% of residents in Brighton (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 87.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 Brighton show very positive outcomes, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness statistics showing a low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 87% of the population (21,346 people) covered, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions reported in the area, affecting 7.3% and 6.4% of residents, respectively, while 72.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.1% of the population (6,628 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Senior residents in the area show strong health profiles, with national rankings that align with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.4% of Brighton (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 16.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.3%) and Australian (20.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Brighton displays greater cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 16.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 28.4% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 49.3% of the community. The most notable religious difference is the representation of Judaism, which accounts for 3.8% of the population in Brighton compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in Brighton are English at 27.3% (above the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 20.1%, and Irish at 10.1%.
There are also differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Polish heritage representing 1.5% of Brighton (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian heritage at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian heritage at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brighton (Vic.) is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 21.4% 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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Brighton's median age of 48 years is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Demographic data shows a high proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 age group (10.7%), while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (7.5%) than in Greater Melbourne. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has increased from 8.4% to 10.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 11.7% to 13.8%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.1% to 12.9% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.7% to 10.4%.
Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 85+ bracket expected to grow by 93%, adding 972 residents to reach a total of 2,013. Residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 78% of the population growth, emphasizing the local aging trend, while population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brighton (Vic.)
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 21 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 Jul 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 — 287 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,758 at the 2021 Census → 24,424 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 (208011169). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.