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Brunswick East has an estimated 14,879 residents, up from 12,738 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,141 people, or 16.8%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 638 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 83.3% of that increase. That puts 6,857 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 from AreaSearch, the resident count in Brunswick East reaches approximately 14,879 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 12,738 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 2,141 people (16.8%). Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,693 recorded in June 2025, alongside 638 validated new addresses added following the Census date. Consequently, the local density stands at 6,856 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper 10% across all evaluated Australian territories and highlighting intense demand for local real estate.
With a 16.8% expansion rate post-2021 Census, Brunswick East outpaced both Victoria (9.5%) and the country overall, solidifying its status as an regional expansion focal point. International arrivals served as the main catalyst for local expansion, generating roughly 83.3% of total resident additions across recent periods. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures are applied across SA2 territories by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 regions lack direct coverage, calculations incorporate the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying weighted growth aggregations from LGA levels down to the SA2 tier. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are further extended to cover all localities across the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated population shifts show exceptional forward momentum, ranking among the top 10 percent nationwide, with expectations that the suburb will expand by 9,137 persons through 2041 relative to latest annual ERP baselines, delivering an aggregate expansion of 60.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
703 new dwellings have been approved in Brunswick East over the past five years, an average of 140 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 141 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% 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 approvals across Brunswick East have tracked at an annual pace of roughly 140 dwellings, culminating in 703 homes over the last 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 2.3 new residents annually per approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years, signaling healthy underlying demand that underpins local property values. Construction costs average $433,000 per dwelling, mirroring broader regional benchmarks. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $3.8 million in the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area. On a per-capita basis, building activity in Brunswick East aligns closely with Greater Melbourne, sustaining local market equilibrium in step with the surrounding metropolis.
Development rates substantially exceed nationwide figures, demonstrating sustained builder confidence. Current approvals comprise 6.0% detached houses alongside 94.0% medium and high-density housing options. This strong concentration of compact dwellings creates accessible price tiers while drawing downsizers, property investors, and first-home purchasers. It also marks a distinct evolution away from the existing built environment (which comprises 24.0% houses), reflecting a tightening supply of vacant sites as well as shifts in household preferences toward diverse, accessible living options. Generating approximately 765 people per approval, the suburb exhibits the traits of an established, mature urban setting. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, Brunswick East is projected to add 8,951 residents leading up to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist unchanged, new housing additions could lag behind expanding resident numbers, likely heightening buyer competition and reinforcing upward valuation trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Brunswick East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brunswick East, worth an estimated $74 million. A further 160 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.1 billion. 56 are already under construction and 67 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Strategic infrastructure investment, major works, and urban planning decisions represent significant drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects anticipated to shape the suburb. Prominent initiatives include East Brunswick Village (EBV), Brunswick and Parkville Level Crossing Removals, Saxon Street by Milieu, and 25 Gale Street Apartments, with the following directory detailing key undertakings.
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Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment
The Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment is a mixed-use project in Fitzroy North that received VCAT approval in May 2021. The plan involves the demolition of the existing 1960s supermarket to make way for a new two-level 5,473sqm supermarket, 66 apartments, townhouses, and a cafe. The project includes the restoration of heritage facades on Scotchmer and Best Streets. As of April 2026, the project is under review by the developer following Yarra City Council's September 2025 decision to reject the sale of a critical laneway required for the full scope of the approved design.
Brunswick Early Years Hub
Construction of a multi-storey integrated early years hub providing kindergarten rooms, long day care spaces, maternal and child health consulting suites, and multi-purpose community facilities. Developed by Merri-bek City Council in partnership with the Victorian School Building Authority, the project replaces aging facilities with an all-electric, energy-efficient centre.
Saxon Street by Milieu
Nine-level mixed-use development by Milieu with 78 apartments (one, two and three-bedroom), ground-floor retail space, and a communal rooftop terrace with city views. Designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, interiors by DesignOffice, landscaping by OCULUS. Located on the corner of Dawson and Saxon Street in the Merri-bek Arts and Culture Precinct, adjacent to Brunswick Baths, Library, Town Hall and Balam Balam Place. All-electric operation, average 7.5-star NatHERS rating, rooftop solar PV, EV charging readiness, natural ventilation and passive design.Replaces the former Brosnan Centre. Builder is Manresa Constructions (McCorkell Brown Group). Move-in scheduled for early 2027.
Brunswick Established - 23 Hodgson Street
A limited collection of 23 sustainable heritage townhomes by Beulah, designed by Six Degrees Architects and built by Level 10. The project retains the 1920s industrial brick facade and delivers all-electric homes with recycled materials, EV charging, solar, and rainwater harvesting. Construction is underway with move-in targeted for 2026.
Brunswick and Parkville Level Crossing Removals
The project removes 8 level crossings on the Upfield Line between Albion Street, Brunswick and Park Street, Parkville by constructing a 2.1km elevated rail bridge. It includes building two new accessible stations in Brunswick to replace existing stations, unlocking new community open space and upgraded walking and cycling paths. Early works are scheduled to begin in 2028, with major construction starting in 2029 and project completion in 2030.
ACES Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Aboriginal Community Elders Services (ACES) facility in Brunswick East, involving the construction of a two-storey aged care facility with communal and office spaces, lift access, and extensive amenities tailored to support the comfort and well-being of Aboriginal Elders. The project incorporates culturally sensitive design elements.
The Wilds Northcote
A collection of 15 carbon-neutral, fully electric detached houses on Merri Creek in Northcote, delivered by Beulah and designed by Edition Office. Homes feature solar arrays, passive design, double glazing and biophilic landscaping. Construction is underway with sales active; move-in targeted for 2026.
Edison North Fitzroy
Sustainable residential development featuring 17 fossil fuel free residences designed by Austin Maynard Architects. The project achieves an 8-star NatHERS rating and features all-electric family homes with natural ventilation and ground floor retail activation in the heart of Fitzroy North Village.
10,505 residents of Brunswick East are employed, from a labour force of 11,027. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 83.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 11,260, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool in Brunswick East is distinguished by exceptional qualification levels and strong representation within the tech industry, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.7% and a 4.1% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 10,505, matching the Greater Melbourne unemployment benchmark of 4.8%, while labour force engagement is exceptionally elevated at 83.0% against 70.1% for Greater Melbourne. Census figures indicate that 53.2% of workers operated from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Key industries employing local residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The community shows a distinctive concentration in professional & technical services, capturing a workforce proportion 1.7 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, construction is noticeably under-indexed, engaging just 4.5% of local workers relative to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between resident counts and Census workplace data highlights the suburb's primary role as a residential haven with limited internal job capacity. Analysis by AreaSearch utilizing ABS and SALM figures indicates that for the year ending March 2026, local employment expanded by 4.1% alongside a 3.7% increase in the labour force, driving a 0.4 percentage points drop in unemployment. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% gain in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Further context on future labour requirements is available from Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26. These five and ten-year models have been calibrated against local workforce concentrations. Nationally, aggregate employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variance across individual industries. Projecting these trends onto the existing Brunswick East industrial profile suggests local job gains of 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted calculation for illustrative reference rather than localized demographic modeling).
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Median household income in Brunswick East is $2,087 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,244 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,540 a year against an average of $83,940. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrate that the Brunswick East SA2 achieved a median taxpayer income of $70,540 alongside an average of $83,940. These figures place the suburb near the apex nationally, considerably outperforming the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, present values are estimated at approximately $77,326 for median income and $92,015 for average earnings as of March 2026. Individual weekly compensation reached $1,244 during the 2021 Census, ranking at the 93rd percentile nationally.
In terms of distribution, 37.2% of residents (5,534 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 32.8%. Local spending capacity is bolstered by 30.3% of households earning weekly incomes exceeding $3,000. While residential expenses absorb 16.9% of income, strong earnings position net disposable funds in the 69th percentile, with the overall SEIFA income metric positioning the suburb in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brunswick East had 6,059 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 24% detached houses and 49% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $421 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Brunswick East was comprised of 23.7% houses and 76.3% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership in Brunswick East stood at 18.9%, trailing Melbourne metro levels, while 26.9% of properties carried a mortgage and 54.1% were leased. Monthly mortgage commitments matched the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $421, exceeding the Melbourne metro benchmark of $390 and matching its mortgage baseline of $2,000.
Relative to national figures, local mortgage repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and rents sit substantially above the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brunswick East counted 6,059 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,077 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 48.8% of total households, consisting of 14.4% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 5.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 51.2%, made up of lone person households at 38.6% and group households at 12.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.0 people, which is more compact than the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
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62.3% of adults in Brunswick East hold a university qualification, including 36.9% with a bachelor degree and 19.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 9.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 923 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,148 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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Academic credentials in Brunswick East exceed broad regional standards, with 62.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% within VIC. This strong base provides robust advantages in knowledge-focused industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 36.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.9%). Technical and vocational training accounts for 17.2% of educational attainments among those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificates (9.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 27.1% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program.
This cohort includes 13.2% attending tertiary education, 4.5% enrolled in primary education, and 3.9% completing secondary education.
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Public transport in Brunswick East reaches 47 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 8,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Brunswick East encompasses 47 active transport stops providing lightrail and bus connections across 12 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 8,597 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is exceptionally strong, placing residents an average of 125 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuter movements are predominantly outward, with 53% using private vehicles, 13% cycling, and 7% walking. Motor vehicle availability averages 0.5 per dwelling, tracking below the regional norm. In addition, 53.2% of residents performed their jobs remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era operating settings.
Network schedules provide an average frequency of 1,228 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 182 weekly trips per transport stop.
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69.3% of residents in Brunswick East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Community wellness measures in Brunswick East demonstrate strong outcomes across AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, showing a low incidence of typical medical ailments across age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 62% of the local population (9,165 people). This exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 56.7% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, reported by 14.0 and 9.2% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 69.3% of the community indicated an absence of medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 exhibit favorable overall health indicators. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 8.7% of the populace (1,298 people), sitting below the 15.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Health measures among older residents remain notably resilient, tracking closely with wider population standings nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.4% of Brunswick East residents were born overseas and 24.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.0%) and Australian (16.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Brunswick East displays elevated cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 31.4% of residents born abroad and 24.1% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most prevalent religious affiliation, encompassing 26.9% of the population. A distinctive concentration is observed among followers of Judaism, who constitute 0.5% of the local community compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds reported in Brunswick East are English at 22.0%, Australian at 16.6%, and Other at 11.1%. Noticeable variations also emerge in several specific ancestries: Italian heritage represents 8.3% of the suburb (compared to 5.2% regionally), Spanish accounts for 0.8% (against 0.4%), and French comprises 0.8% (relative to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brunswick East is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 42.0% 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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The demographic profile of Brunswick East is predominantly young and pre-family. Per August 2026 updates, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 53.4% of the population, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 19.3%, against a regional benchmark of 30.5%. The median age is an estimated 33 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 4 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census, as well as below the national median of 38 at the same Census.
Since that Census, the proportion of children and young adults decreased from 20.5% to an estimated 19.3%. Growth to 2041 is expected to be led numerically by young to middle aged adults, adding 3,724 residents (47%) to reach 11,669, while the fastest proportional expansion will occur among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), rising 106% to 2,673.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brunswick East
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 8 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 638 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,738 at the 2021 Census → 14,879 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 (206011106). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.