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Broadmeadows has an estimated 15,090 residents, up from 13,859 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,231 people, or 8.9%. 453 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 1,709 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 of Broadmeadows stands at approximately 15,090 in May 2026. Compared to the 13,859 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,231 individuals, or 8.9%. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,973 alongside 453 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 1,708 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical density of other national areas analyzed. The growth rate of 8.9% post-census is just 0.4 percentage points lower than the state mark of 9.3%, indicating solid local growth trends.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 79.0% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. In instances where SA2 level projections are unavailable, adjustments are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections by applying a weighted system to scale population growth from LGA down to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics across different age cohorts from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on recent annual ERP statistics, the area is projected to experience rapid expansion that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical divisions nationwide, adding 8,560 individuals by 2041 and representing an overall increase of 55.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
781 new dwellings have been approved in Broadmeadows over the past five years, an average of 156 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 132 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 68, 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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Broadmeadows has registered an average of approximately 156 new dwelling approvals annually, resulting in a total of 781 residential builds over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 63 approvals have been documented. Since only 0.3 individuals migrated to the district for every new home constructed over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the supply of housing matches or exceeds local demand, offering prospective buyers plenty of options and building capacity for demographic growth beyond current estimates. Additionally, these new residences carry an average construction value of $288,000, which falls below regional averages and provides more economical housing choices.
Commercial approvals have also reached $76.5 million this financial year, pointing to robust local business development. Per capita building approvals in Broadmeadows are 12.0% lower than in Greater Melbourne, yet the area ranks in the 88th percentile among all national locations. This high national ranking indicates a strong level of developer confidence in the local market. Of the homes constructed recently, 20.0% are standalone houses while 80.0% consist of medium and high-density developments. This emphasis on denser housing configurations yields lower entry prices that appeal to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers, representing a shift from the current housing landscape which is 70.0% houses. This trend points to a shrinking pool of vacant land, shifting lifestyle habits, and a demand for more varied, budget-friendly housing choices. With approximately 95 people per approval, Broadmeadows displays the characteristics of a developing area. Looking forward, the population of Broadmeadows is projected to rise by 8,442 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections. While residential construction is keeping reasonable pace with this projected population expansion, home buyers could face heightened competition as the number of residents increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Broadmeadows
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 26 current infrastructure and development projects inside Broadmeadows, worth an estimated $37.1 billion. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $175 billion. 20 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, business parks & technology hubs 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 performance is heavily shaped by changes to infrastructure, major developments, and local planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified 39 projects that are expected to impact the local community. Key developments include Assembly Broadmeadows, Parkview Broadmeadows, the Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development, and the Hume Central Redevelopment, with the subsequent list outlining the most significant projects.
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Hume City Council Council Plan 2025-2029 and Budget 2025/26 Infrastructure Program
Hume City Council's adopted Council Plan 2025-2029 and Budget 2025/26 funds a city-wide program of services, infrastructure and capital works for the rapidly growing municipality. The 2025/26 budget commits $218.19 million across services and infrastructure, including a $149.04 million capital works program. Current funded works include construction of the Jacksons Hill Arts and Culture Precinct, Willowbrook Recreation Reserve pavilion expansion, Vic Foster Reserve pavilion upgrade, the Hume Hockey Centre second pitch, road resurfacing, footpaths, open space and play space upgrades, libraries, waste services, maternal and child health and other community facilities.
Suburban Rail Loop North - Broadmeadows Station
A new underground transport super hub at Broadmeadows, part of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) North segment. The station will serve as a major northern interchange, connecting the Craigieburn line and regional V-Line services with the 90km orbital rail loop. As a transport super hub, it is designed to catalyze urban renewal, supporting a 20-minute neighborhood strategy with increased housing and employment density in the activity centre to accommodate Melbourne's growth toward 2050.
Hume Central - Broadmeadows Central Activities Area
Hume Central is a transformative urban renewal initiative aimed at creating a vibrant, mixed-use heart for Broadmeadows. The vision involves developing underutilised land around the Broadmeadows Town Hall and Global Learning Centre into a high-density precinct. Key objectives include establishing a commercial core, integrated civic spaces, and significant residential growth with heights up to 12 storeys. Recent updates focus on the Broadmeadows Activity Centre Plan which aligns with the Victorian Government Housing Statement to increase dwelling density and improve pedestrian links to the railway station.
Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development
The project will deliver approximately 120 new social homes that are modern, well-designed, and energy-efficient on an underutilised site. A master plan guides the longer-term renewal of the neighbourhood, including future housing, improved open spaces, and community connections.
Parkview Broadmeadows
Townhouse community of approx. 65 architect designed 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes by Met Communities / Moment Group, arranged around a centrally located park of about 7,500 sqm with walking and bike connections to Meadowlink Reserve. Sales underway with civil works commenced, delivering a mix including a small portion for an affordable housing provider under the Inclusionary Housing Pilot.
Hume Central Hotel and Mixed-Use Development
Hume City Council has signed an agreement with a preferred private development partner to deliver a mixed-use building on Lot E (approx. 3,500 square metres) at the corner of Tanderrum Way within the Hume Central precinct in Broadmeadows. The proposed development features a hotel with quality short-stay accommodation, office and retail spaces. The development partner is currently seeking future tenants through early 2026 to refine plans and confirm project viability. This forms part of the broader Hume Central revitalisation vision which has already delivered the $25M Town Hall Broadmeadows redevelopment, a new Study Hub in partnership with La Trobe University, and upgrades to the Hume Global Learning Centre.Future precinct phases include a new town square, expanded library and a multi-level car park.
262 Camp Road Broadmeadows Development
Residential development project on Camp Road in Broadmeadows, strategically located near the future Broadmeadows transport superhub. Part of Activity Centre growth supporting increased density around transport. Listed on Urban.com.au as new off-the-plan development.
Broadmeadows Activity Centre Plan
A finalized strategic framework by the Victorian Government to transform Broadmeadows into a high-density urban hub by 2051. The plan introduces streamlined planning controls to deliver between 3,000 and 4,500 new homes, featuring building heights up to 12 storeys in the commercial core and 3-6 storeys in surrounding residential catchments. It prioritizes transit-oriented development near Broadmeadows Station, improved public spaces, and better connectivity to jobs and services while respecting airport flight path height restrictions.
5,667 residents of Broadmeadows are employed, from a labour force of 6,402. Unemployment sits at 11.5%, with participation at 53.2%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 18,884, about 125% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Broadmeadows is characterized by a workforce with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 11.5%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 4.2%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,667, while the local unemployment rate sat 6.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, highlighting areas for progress. Workforce participation is also lower at 53.2% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate that a modest 13.5% of the local workforce worked from home, a figure that may be influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing. The community is highly specialized in the transport, postal & warehousing sector, where its share of employment is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. At the time of the Census, the ratio of 0.9 jobs for every resident indicates a substantial volume of local employment possibilities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 4.2% while the total labor force shrank by 0.8%, resulting in a 4.3 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labor force expand by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate tick up by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts for nationwide employment published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate prospective long-term trends in Broadmeadows. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Projecting these industry trends onto the current workforce profile of Broadmeadows suggests local employment could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Broadmeadows is $1,172 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $492 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,755 a year against an average of $48,371. 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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According to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median income for taxpayers in the Broadmeadows SA2 is $41,755, with an average of $48,371. These levels are low on a national scale, comparing to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting these figures for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $45,772 for the median and $53,024 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Broadmeadows fall between the 3rd and 11th percentiles nationwide.
The weekly income range of $800 - 1,499 represents 29.3% of the community, or 4,421 individuals, whereas the dominant bracket across the wider region is $1,500 - 2,999 at 32.8%. Affordable housing remains a critical issue, with only 78.5% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 8th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Broadmeadows had 4,357 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 11% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $331 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,419 a month. Rent absorbs 28.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.9%. 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 last Census, the housing stock in Broadmeadows consisted of 69.7% separate houses and 30.2% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other options in metropolitan Melbourne. The home ownership rate of 23.6% was lower than the metropolitan Melbourne average, with mortgaged properties representing 26.4% and rentals comprising 50.0% of local dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,419 was much lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $331 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Globally within Australia, the monthly mortgage costs in Broadmeadows are notably below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broadmeadows counted 4,357 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,744 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 18% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 households at 69.5%, consisting of couples with children at 31.6%, couples without children at 17.9%, and single parent households at 17.4%. The remaining 30.5% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 25.0% and group living situations accounting for 5.6%. The local median household size of 2.8 people is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.2% of adults in Broadmeadows hold a university qualification, including 16.1% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.7% hold a vocational qualification. 20 schools serve the area, with 7,723 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 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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Educational challenges exist within the area, where the rate of university qualification is 26.2%, which is significantly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation presents opportunities for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 16.7%. A high level of educational enrollment is recorded, with 37.8% of the population participating in formal studies.
This enrollment includes 11.3% of residents in primary schools, 8.8% in secondary institutions, and 6.4% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Broadmeadows reaches 94 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 7,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network shows 94 active passenger stops in Broadmeadows, including both bus and rail options. These stops are serviced by 26 distinct routes, which provide a total of 7,882 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is rated as good, with residents living an average of 242 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel outside the area to work, with cars being the primary mode of travel at 75%, followed by 14% using trains and 5% using buses.
Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars, which is below the regional average. A low 13.5% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may have been impacted by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 1,126 daily trips across the entire network, representing approximately 83 weekly trips for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.0% of residents in Broadmeadows report no long-term health condition. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Assessments of mortality rates and chronic health conditions by AreaSearch indicate that Broadmeadows face notable health concerns. Standard medical conditions are present across the population and are especially prominent among older age groups. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance coverage is low at approximately 46% of the population, representing about 6,956 residents. This compares to a rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 7.7% and 6.8% of the population respectively, while 73.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Health statistics for working-age residents are in line with average trends. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.4% of the population, or 1,874 individuals, which is below the Greater Melbourne level of 15.0%. Health indicators for senior citizens show some areas of concern, though they rank more favorably on a national scale than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.9% of Broadmeadows residents were born overseas and 65.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (13.9%) and English (11.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Broadmeadows ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 53.9% of the population born outside the country and 65.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Islam is the most common religious affiliation, followed by 36.4% of the local population. In comparison, 5.6% of residents across Greater Melbourne identify as Muslim. In terms of parental heritage, the three largest groups in Broadmeadows are Other at 39.2% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Australian ancestry at 13.9%, and English heritage at 11.7%, which is below the regional average of 20.1%.
Several cultural groups show significant local concentration, with Lebanese ancestry representing 8.6% of Broadmeadows compared to 0.8% across the region, Samoan background at 1.3% compared to 0.3%, and Vietnamese heritage at 2.1% compared to 1.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broadmeadows is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 32.4% 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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With a median age of 33, the population of Broadmeadows is younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Melbourne region, Broadmeadows has a higher proportion of residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket at 19.2%, but a smaller share of 45 - 54 year-olds at 9.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 14.5% to 16.4%, while the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 20.1% to 19.2%. Projections for the year 2041 point to significant changes in local demographics, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest, increasing by 90% and adding 1,340 people to reach 2,833.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Broadmeadows
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 26 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 453 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,859 at the 2021 Census → 15,090 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 (210051242). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.