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Broadmeadows has an estimated 15,113 residents, up from 13,859 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,254 people, or 9.0%. 470 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 1,712 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 Broadmeadows stands at roughly 15,113 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,254 people (9.0%) compared to the 13,859 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This upward trend is established using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,973 as of June 2025 alongside 470 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 1,711 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national average across regions examined by AreaSearch. The community's post-census expansion of 9.0% trails state growth (9.5%) by merely 0.5 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying growth drivers.
Recent population increases were largely underpinned by arrivals from overseas, which accounted for approximately 79.0% of total demographic additions. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a baseline are implemented across SA2 locations by AreaSearch. Whenever an SA2 is absent from this series, AreaSearch incorporates the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections, adjusting figures via population growth weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort growth rates derived from these models are likewise extended across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. On the back of these anticipated demographic developments, remarkable expansion placing the locality among the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas is projected, with latest annual ERP numbers indicating the community will add 8,550 persons to 2041, representing an overall increase of 55.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
730 new dwellings have been approved in Broadmeadows over the past five years, an average of 146 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 146 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% 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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Residential building approvals across Broadmeadows have maintained an annual pace of roughly 146 new dwellings, accumulating to 730 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. With an influx averaging a modest 0.3 people per year for every home constructed across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to local housing stock are matching or exceeding incoming demand, expanding opportunities for prospective buyers while setting the stage for demographic growth beyond baseline forecasts. Concurrently, average construction costs for new dwellings sit at $343,000—a level lower than typical regional figures—delivering more accessible price points for purchasers.
Furthermore, $76.5 million in commercial building approvals has been logged during this financial year, underscoring substantial commercial momentum. On a per-person basis, development volumes in Broadmeadows align closely with Greater Melbourne, reinforcing stability across the local property market in accordance with wider metropolitan trends. Among recent residential building permits, detached houses constitute 22.0% while attached dwellings represent 78.0%. This emphasis on higher-density formats creates affordable buying opportunities that appeal to first-home purchasers, investors, and downsizing households. Such an orientation presents a marked shift away from the existing built environment (in which houses currently comprise 70.0%), reflecting constraints on vacant land alongside shifting demographic preferences and affordability priorities. The area records approximately 151 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating a growing market. Demographic projections suggest that Broadmeadows will welcome an additional 8,409 residents through to 2041 (relative to the latest quarterly estimate compiled by AreaSearch). While ongoing residential construction continues to track alongside anticipated population expansion, prospective buyers might encounter increased competition as the community grows.
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 25 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major urban planning schemes, and strategic public projects exert a profound influence on an area's long-term trajectory. Within Broadmeadows, AreaSearch has identified a total of 39 projects anticipated to generate local impacts. Prominent initiatives include Parkview Broadmeadows, Assembly Broadmeadows, Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development, and the Hume Central Redevelopment, with key developments outlined in the subsequent schedule.
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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 fund a city-wide program of capital works and community infrastructure, committing $218.19 million total with a $149.04 million capital works allocation. Key active projects include the Jacksons Hill Arts and Culture Precinct, Willowbrook Recreation Reserve pavilion expansion, Vic Foster Reserve upgrade, and the Hume Hockey Centre second pitch.
Suburban Rail Loop North - Broadmeadows Station
A new underground transport super hub at Broadmeadows, forming a critical part of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) North segment connecting the Craigieburn line and regional V-Line services. The project is currently in early planning and development stages by the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, designed to catalyze urban renewal and support increased housing and employment density.
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 53.1%. 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 18,918, 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 features an capable workforce with substantial representation across the manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 11.5% and estimated jobs growth of 4.2% over the prior year. Employed residents numbered 5,667 as of March 2026; however, the local jobless rate sits 6.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, highlighting scope for labor market improvement, while workforce engagement also remains lower (53.1% compared to 70.1% for Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicated that a modest 13.5% of workers operated from home, though broader Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind.
Local employment is predominantly clustered within health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing. The district demonstrates an exceptional concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the local workforce share reaches 2.0 times the wider regional benchmark. By contrast, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, making up 5.0% locally against a regional standard of 10.1%. At the time of the Census, a ratio of 0.9 workers for every resident highlighted a considerable volume of localized employment opportunities. An examination of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment rose by 4.2% as the total workforce contracted by 0.8%, prompting a 4.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe across Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1%, the labor pool increased by 2.3%, and unemployment edged upward by 0.2 percentage points. Broader employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements for Broadmeadows. These five- and ten-year national estimates have been applied across the local industry distribution to gauge potential growth trajectories. Nationally, total employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary widely across industry categories. Aligning these sector-specific forecasts with the local industry profile suggests employment in Broadmeadows could rise 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline extrapolation for contextual modeling and excludes specific 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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AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the Broadmeadows SA2 sit beneath nationwide benchmarks, featuring a median income of $41,755 alongside an average income of $48,371. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $45,772 for median earnings and $53,024 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census records place local incomes between the 3rd and 11th percentiles across Australia.
The $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket is the most prevalent, accounting for 29.3% of residents (4,428 people), in contrast to the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 32.8%. Cost-of-living constraints remain significant, with households retaining only 78.5% of income after housing expenses, placing the area at the 8th percentile nationally.
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 latest Census, residential housing stock in Broadmeadows consisted of 69.7% separate houses and 30.2% alternative dwelling formats (such as semi-detached residences, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Fully owned homes accounted for 23.6% of properties—trailing metropolitan averages—while remaining households held a mortgage (26.4%) or lived in rental properties (50.0%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,419 and median weekly rents were $331, both considerably lower than the respective metropolitan Melbourne figures of $2,000 and $390. Across the country, Broadmeadows maintains housing costs well beneath national benchmarks, with average Australian mortgage repayments at $1,863 per month and weekly rents at $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broadmeadows counted 4,357 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,751 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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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 69.5% of households; this includes 31.6% couples with children, 17.9% couples without children, and 17.4% single parent households. Non-family living situations comprise the remaining 30.5%, consisting of lone person households (25.0%) and group shared arrangements (5.6%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.8 people, higher than the 2.6 person average recorded across Greater Melbourne.
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 remain evident within the community, as tertiary attainment (26.2%) sits well below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%, presenting a clear target for structured learning programs. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 16.1%, followed by postgraduate awards at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational pathways are well established, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (16.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.7%). Engagement in formal study is notably broad, with 37.8% of the local population currently undertaking education. This cohort comprises 11.3% enrolled in primary education, 8.8% attending secondary schools, and 6.4% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Broadmeadows reaches 95 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 13,400 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 identifies 95 active transport stops servicing Broadmeadows across both train and bus modes. These facilities are connected by 24 individual routes that deliver 13,402 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transit accessibility is considered good, with local residents living an average of 242 meters from their closest transit point. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private cars serving as the primary mode for 75%, alongside 14% using train services and 5% traveling by bus.
Household vehicle availability averages 1.1 per dwelling, below broader metropolitan levels. Furthermore, a relatively low 13.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit schedules deliver an average of 1,914 trips per day across the collective network, corresponding to roughly 141 weekly trips for each individual 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and chronic illness metrics, Broadmeadows confronts noticeable health disparities, with widespread medical issues present across the community and concentrated more heavily among older residents. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 46% of the population (~6,967 people). By contrast, coverage reaches 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationwide. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic medical conditions diagnosed locally, affecting 6.8% and 7.7% of residents, respectively, whereas 73.0% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, aligning closely with the 72.6% benchmark in Greater Melbourne.
General health among working-age individuals remains broadly in line with standard patterns. Residents aged 65 and over account for 12.4% of the population (1,870 people), below the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne. While older residents experience notable health challenges, their overall national risk profile remains lower than that observed across the broader local demographic.
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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Reflecting significant cultural richness, Broadmeadows stands out nationally with 53.9% of its community born overseas and 65.8% using a non-English language at home. Islam forms the most common religious affiliation, embraced by 36.4% of residents in Broadmeadows compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Evaluating parent country of birth shows that the three largest ancestral backgrounds in Broadmeadows are Other at 39.2% (substantially exceeding the metropolitan rate of 14.6%), Australian at 13.9%, and English at 11.7% (well beneath the regional benchmark of 20.1%). Specific community representations also diverge noticeably from metropolitan norms, including Lebanese ancestry at 8.6% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.1% (compared to 1.9%), and Samoan at 1.3% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broadmeadows is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 32.3% 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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Broadmeadows maintains a younger demographic profile compared to Greater Melbourne overall. Updated modeling to August 2026 shows that 36.2% of residents fall into the young to middle aged adult cohort (25 - 44), compared to 32.1% regionally, while 19.3% belong to the middle aged and young retiree bracket (45 - 64), where the wider regional proportion is 22.3%. The median age is an estimated 33 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 4 years lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census, while the national median was 38 at the same Census.
Since that Census, young to middle aged adults have expanded from 34.6% of the population to an estimated 36.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical increase will occur among young to middle aged adults, adding 2,251 residents (41%) to reach 7,716, whereas the highest proportional increase is expected among retiree and elderly groups (65+), growing 91% to 3,578.
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 470 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,859 at the 2021 Census → 15,113 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 (210051242). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.