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Brighton (Vic.) has an estimated 24,422 residents, up from 22,758 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,664 people, or 7.3%. 265 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.4% of that increase. That puts 2,978 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Brighton reaches approximately 24,422 by Aug 2026. This figure marks an expansion of 1,664 people (7.3%) compared to the 22,758 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 24,341 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 265 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. With 2,978 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits within the highest fourth of regions nationwide reviewed by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 7.3% expansion recorded in Brighton since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 area (6.0%), establishing the locality as a leading growth hub across the broader district.
This demographic upward shift was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, which generated roughly 96.4% of total population additions in recent times. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) have been incorporated by AreaSearch for every individual SA2 locality. Wherever coverage is missing, regional and LGA projections released by the VIC State Government in 2023 are applied, using population growth weighting techniques to step down LGA figures to the SA2 level. The corresponding age-group growth percentages derived from this modeling are projected across all territories between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, population gains are anticipated to track slightly under the national median across statistical areas, with Brighton projected to add 2,494 persons by 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, representing an overall expansion of 9.9% across the 16 years.
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1,020 new dwellings have been approved in Brighton (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 204 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 204 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approvals in Brighton have run at an annual rate of roughly 204 residences, totaling 1,020 homes granted approval over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26) registered an average of just 0.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed, residential construction has comfortably matched or exceeded local demand, widening choices for property seekers and supporting population gains above baseline forecasts. Meanwhile, freshly approved residences carry an average estimated construction value of $1,215,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on luxury and high-end offerings.
In addition, commercial planning approvals reached $50.7 million during this financial year, pointing to solid commercial capital commitment in the local area. On a per-capita basis, construction activity in Brighton aligns closely with Greater Melbourne, sustaining a balanced property landscape relative to the broader metropolis. Detached homes make up 19.0% of recent builds, whereas medium-to-high-density stock such as townhouses and apartments accounts for 81.0%. This growing focus on higher-density building presents manageable points of entry and caters well to downsizers, investors, and new market entrants. It highlights a clear departure from the historical residential fabric (houses make up 57.0% of current stock), signaling both shrinking availability of greenfield or low-density parcels and an increasing requirement for varied, accessible housing types. A metric of roughly 229 people per dwelling approval characterizes this evolving local market. Demographic outlooks project that Brighton will take in an extra 2,412 residents leading up to 2041, based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. If building activity continues at current levels, forthcoming residential supply will readily accommodate this incoming population, creating positive purchasing dynamics and allowing for expansion beyond existing demographic forecasts.
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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 $1.09 billion. A further 177 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.8 billion. 49 are already under construction and 73 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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Local economic and social outcomes are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, capital works, and transport enhancements. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 31 projects expected to influence the surrounding area. Prominent developments include Star of the Sea College Nano Nagle Centre, 467 New Street Residential Development, Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades - Sandringham, Werribee and Williamstown Cross-City Service, and New Street Brighton Social Housing, with the key initiatives itemized 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.
Maritima Brighton
Golden Age Group is developing an ultra-luxury residential masterplanned community across a 3.3-hectare site on the former Xavier College Kostka Hall campus. The approved development delivers 83 luxury two- and three-bedroom townhomes and residences alongside the restoration of the heritage-listed mansion and surrounding gardens.
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.
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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Brighton boasts a well-educated labor pool, with professional services holding a prominent share, and the unemployment rate stands at just 3.1%, reflecting considerable job stability throughout the previous twelve months. By March 2026, the number of working residents reached 12,667, and the local unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, while workforce participation remained notably lower at 62.2% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Survey data indicates that a substantial 50.8% of residents engaged in remote work, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical fields, which employ residents at 1.8 times the broader metropolitan rate. Conversely, construction occupies only 7.0% of working locals, below the 9.7% observed throughout Greater Melbourne. Although employment is available locally, comparing Census workplace participants with the local resident base suggests a substantial proportion travels outside the boundary for work. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that over a 12-month timeframe, the local workforce contracted by 0.3% while overall employment fell by 0.2%, maintaining a largely unchanged unemployment environment. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% lift in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage points increase in joblessness. Broader perspective on future workforce requirements in Brighton is provided by national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models, when aligned with local industry representation, outline potential growth paths. Across the nation, total employment is modeled to rise 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories diverge widely by sector. Calibrating these sectoral trends against the local employment distribution suggests local job numbers could rise 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative weighted extrapolation that omits specific localized population projections).
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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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AreaSearch's most recent postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in the Brighton SA2 ranks among the highest percentiles across the country, with a median value of $72,357 and an average of $160,486. These figures stand in contrast to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. When adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, projected values reach approximately $79,318 for the median and $175,925 for the average by March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Brighton all sit between the 93rd and 94th percentiles on a national scale.
The earnings distribution reveals that 37.8% of the population, representing 9,231 individuals, earn more than $4000, whereas in the metropolitan region 32.8% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Economic vitality is demonstrated by 47.0% of households earning over $3,000 per week, which fuels higher consumer spending. Housing costs consume 13.9% of income, while robust earnings position residents at the 94th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA income ranking places 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, residential accommodation in Brighton was divided between 57.1% freestanding houses and 42.8% other housing categories (encompassing semi-detached properties, units, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses constituted 67.9% and alternative dwellings 32.1%. Outright residential ownership reached 46.6%, well above the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties making up 28.9% and rented properties accounting for 24.5%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $3,467, well above the $2,000 average in Melbourne metro, while typical weekly rent reached $600 compared to $390 across the wider metropolis. On a nationwide scale, mortgage commitments in Brighton sit significantly above the national benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brighton (Vic.) counted 8,799 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,442 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 70.3%, comprising couples with children at 32.3%, couples without children at 28.7%, and single parent families at 8.6%. The remaining 29.7% consists of non-family living situations, with lone person households representing 27.9% and group households making up 1.7%. At 2.4 people, the median household occupancy remains slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne norm 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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Tertiary attainment in Brighton significantly exceeds regional and national standards, as 52.7% of residents aged 15+ hold a university qualification, versus 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This substantial educational profile strongly supports participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Undergraduate awards represent 34.2% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate degrees at 13.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Technical and vocational credentials account for 19.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (8.5%). Participation in study is substantial across the suburb, with 28.9% of the population engaged in formal courses.
This cohort comprises 9.1% attending secondary schools, 8.6% enrolled in primary education, and 7.2% undertaking university or higher-level studies.
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Public transport in Brighton (Vic.) reaches 123 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 10,400 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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An assessment of local transit networks identifies 123 active transport stops situated across Brighton, consisting of a mix of buses. These boarding points are linked to 22 individual routes that deliver a combined 10,432 weekly passenger trips. Network convenience is rated as excellent, as the typical resident is situated 183 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's predominantly suburban residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private car use representing the leading transit method at 80%, followed by 9% using train services and 6% traveling on foot. Average vehicle access stands at 1.3 per dwelling.
A substantial 50.8% of workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Transit services run at an overall volume of 1,490 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 84 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops to the central coordinate.
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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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Assessment of mortality figures and chronic disease incidence by AreaSearch indicates outstanding overall health metrics for Brighton, with very low rates of common health ailments across all age demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is remarkably widespread, encompassing approximately 87% of all residents (21,344 people), substantially outpacing the 56.7% recorded throughout Greater Melbourne and the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Among reported long-term illnesses, arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent, diagnosed in 7.3 and 6.4% of the population, respectively, while 72.2% of locals reported being unaffected by medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 26.9% of residents (6,569 people), exceeding the 15.1% share found across Greater Melbourne. Health measures among older residents remain exceptionally strong, aligning closely with top national standing across the broader community.
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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Cultural metrics show that Brighton has greater diversity than most comparable suburban areas, with 28.4% of its resident population born overseas and 16.4% using a language other than English in the home. In terms of religious affiliation, Christianity represents the largest group at 49.3%. A notable distinctive feature is the Jewish community, which accounts for 3.8% of the local population versus 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, English heritage is the most widespread in Brighton, claimed by 27.3% of residents compared to 20.1% regionally, followed by Australian ancestry at 20.1% and Irish heritage at 10.1%.
Several other cultural backgrounds also show higher local representation relative to regional averages: Polish ancestry represents 1.5% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian background stands at 0.9% (vs 0.4%), and Hungarian accounts for 0.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brighton (Vic.) is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 21.7% 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 is widely recognized as a retirement and lifestyle destination, and the age profile clearly reflects this. As of August 2026, the 65+ retiree and elderly groups make up 26.9% of the population, compared to 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. The 25-44 age group comprises 18.1% of residents here, while the regional average stands at 32.1%. AreaSearch reports a median age of 48 as of August 2026, which matches the 2021 Census figure and sits 11 years higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded in the same census. The national median at that time was 38.
Since the 2021 Census, the retiree and elderly cohorts have increased from 24.9% to an estimated 26.9%. By 2041, these older groups are projected to drive most of the population increase, contributing 2,182 new residents, which represents 33% of the growth, bringing the total to 8,752. In contrast, younger demographics including children and young adults are forecast to decline.
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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 265 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,758 at the 2021 Census → 24,422 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 Aug 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.