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Brunswick - South has an estimated 16,424 residents, up from 12,983 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,441 people, or 26.5%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 1,058 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 70.9% of that increase. That puts 6,016 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 the latest demographic assessment by AreaSearch, the population of Brunswick - South is estimated at approximately 16,424 in May 2026. Compared to the 12,983 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a population gain of 3,441 people (26.5%). This growth calculation is derived by combining the ABS estimated resident population of 15,366 from June 2025 with 1,058 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With 6,016 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% of all Australian areas for population density, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 26.5% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced both the state average of 9.3% and the country as a whole, positioning the suburb as a regional growth leader. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 70.9% of the overall population rise, though other contributors such as interstate migration and natural increase also remained positive. Projections for each SA2 region are based on 2024 releases from the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023 for LGAs and regions are applied using a weighted aggregation method to translate growth patterns down to the SA2 scale. These combined datasets are also used to project age cohort growth rates from 2032 to 2041. Based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, future population forecasts indicate that the area is set for exceptional growth within the top 10 percent of statistical divisions nationally, with an estimated increase of 8,657 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 46.3% over the 16 years.
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1,518 new dwellings have been approved in Brunswick - South over the past five years, an average of 303 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 267 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 333, broadly in line with 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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Within Brunswick - South, building approvals have averaged approximately 303 residential properties annually, resulting in 1,518 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 306 during the current FY-26 period. Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the ratio of new residents to newly approved homes stood at just 0.8 people per year, indicating that the supply of new housing is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, which gives purchasers more options and facilitates population growth beyond current projections. The average construction value for these new properties is $441,000, a figure that is moderately higher than the regional average and points to a focus on premium building standards.
Conversely, commercial approvals have totaled only $8.4 million this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the neighborhood. Per capita building approvals in Brunswick - South are 99.0% higher than the wider Greater Melbourne average, which increases options for buyers even though local development rates have slowed down recently. This level of activity is also considerably above the national benchmark, demonstrating that developers have high confidence in the local market. Newly approved projects are heavily weighted toward higher-density options, with attached dwellings accounting for 98.0% of approvals and detached houses representing just 2.0%. This structural focus offers more accessible price points for buyers and caters well to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. This pattern represents a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 28.0% of existing properties), reflecting the scarcity of vacant land, changing modern lifestyles, and a push for more diverse, affordable housing. With a ratio of approximately 67 people for every approved dwelling, Brunswick - South exhibits the traits of an expanding growth corridor. Long-term forecasts indicate that Brunswick - South is on track to gain 7,599 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. The current volume of construction appears well aligned with these future demographic requirements, which should help maintain stable market conditions without causing severe upward pressure on prices.
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Development applications around Brunswick - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brunswick - South, worth an estimated $2.49 billion. A further 148 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.3 billion. 47 are already under construction and 51 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 23 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Among the most significant projects are the Brunswick and Parkville Level Crossing Removals, the Albert Street Stockland Development, the residential development at 23 Hodgson Street, and the Australian Liquorice Factory Redevelopment, with the following list highlighting the developments most relevant to the area.
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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's north and south to replace the existing Jewell, Brunswick and Anstey stations, with the new northern station between West Street and Hope Street near RMIT Brunswick, and the new southern station near Hope Street. The works will deliver around 2 MCGs worth of new community open space and upgraded separated walking and cycling paths along the Upfield Bike Path from Moreland Road to Park Street.The eight crossings to be removed are at Albion Street, Hope Street, Victoria Street, Albert Street, Dawson Street, Union Street, Brunswick Road (all Brunswick) and Park Street, Parkville. As of January 2026 the project has been referred to the Victorian Minister for Planning to determine whether an Environment Effects Statement is required, with potential triggers being visual amenity and heritage. Early works are scheduled to begin in 2028, major construction from 2029, and the level crossings removed and new stations opened in 2030.
Australian Liquorice Factory Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the historic Australian Liquorice Factory site featuring four multi-storey mixed-use residential buildings across 10 levels offered as a Build-to-Rent-to-Own model. The campus-style development delivers over 280 apartments, approximately 2,300 sqm of office space and 1,500 sqm of retail space. The project preserves the heritage-listed brick chimney and associated firebox as the central focus of the public realm, celebrating the sites industrial heritage within Brunswicks Activity 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.
Assemble Brunswick
A build-to-rent-to-buy precinct of four multi-storey buildings on the former Australian Licorice Company factory site, adjacent to Brunswick railway station. The approved plans deliver 268 apartments (19 studio, 83 one-bedroom, 131 two-bedroom and 35 three-bedroom) plus around 5125 square metres of commercial and retail space across up to eight tenancies, and a 1400 square metre public plaza. The heritage-listed brick chimney and firebox from the former factory, along with two Victorian-era terrace houses, are retained and integrated into the design.Assemble is developing the site with Hacer Group as main contractor and Fieldwork Architects as design partner.
Albert Street Stockland Development
Mixed-use residential development by Stockland on a former timber yard site at 429-435 Albert Street, Brunswick West, opposite Clifton Park. Council refused an initial permit for 155 apartments and townhouses; VCAT approved a revised scheme of 129 apartments and townhouses in May 2022. In July 2026, Stockland lodged a substantially larger proposal for 223 apartments in an 11-storey building, designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, filed under the state's Development Facilitation Program pathway. The new plans include 185 basement car spaces across two levels, ground floor retail, and a 3 percent affordable housing contribution to the Social Housing Growth Fund.
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
New integrated early years facility providing kindergarten, childcare and maternal health services. Features sustainable design with natural play areas, flexible learning spaces and community meeting rooms to support young families in Brunswick.
10,889 residents of Brunswick - South are employed, from a labour force of 11,505. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 81.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with particularly strong representation in the technology sector, alongside a local unemployment rate of 5.4% and an estimated employment growth rate of 3.8% over the past year. In March 2026, the number of employed residents stood at 10,889. The local unemployment rate sits 0.6% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the workforce participation rate is exceptionally high at 81.5% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a significant 51.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area exhibits a strong specialization in the professional & technical sector, where the proportion of workers is 1.7 times higher than the metropolitan average. In contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing only 4.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.7% across the region. At the time of the Census, there were 0.6 local jobs available for every resident worker, pointing to a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. According to an analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, employment in the region grew by 3.8% and the total labor force expanded by 3.7% during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, keeping the overall unemployment rate stable. Over the same period in Greater Melbourne, employment rose by 2.1%, the labor force increased by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate ticked up by 0.2 percentage points. Broader trends can be observed in the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Across the nation, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at different rates. Applying these national industry trends to the employment profile of Brunswick - South indicates that local job numbers would grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, serving as a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population adjustments.
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Median household income in Brunswick - South is $2,126 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,154 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,232 a year against an average of $81,087. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Brunswick - South SA2 recorded a median income of $65,232 and an average income of $81,087. These figures rank among the highest nationally, compared to median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $71,507 for the median income and $88,888 for the average income.
Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Brunswick - South are highly ranked, falling between the 74th and 88th percentiles across Australia. The local income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which accounts for 33.2% of residents (5,452 people), mirroring the regional rate of 32.8% for the same bracket. The high proportion of top-tier earners, with 32.5% earning more than $3,000/week, highlights the strong financial capacity of the local population. Although high housing expenses absorb 16.8% of local incomes, robust earnings keep disposable income at the 73rd percentile nationally, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
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Brunswick - South had 5,911 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 28% detached houses and 41% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,018 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. 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, the housing stock in Brunswick - South was split between 27.8% houses and 72.2% other housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, which contrasts with the Greater Melbourne breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Brunswick - South was lower than the metropolitan average, standing at 21.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (27.0%) or renting (51.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,018, slightly above the Greater Melbourne median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $450, compared to $390 across the metropolitan area.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Brunswick - South exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brunswick - South counted 5,911 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,478 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 36% 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 make up 50.0% of all households, consisting of couples without children at 28.1%, couples with children at 15.2%, and single-parent households at 5.0%. The remaining 50.0% of the household mix consists of non-family living arrangements, with lone-person households representing 35.8% and group share houses making up 14.2% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.5% of adults in Brunswick - South hold a university qualification, including 35.9% with a bachelor degree and 20.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 8.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,181 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,081 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 attainment levels in Brunswick - South are significantly higher than broader geographic benchmarks, with 61.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to national and state levels of 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This concentration of higher education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based industries. Among those aged 15 and over, bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.6%. Vocational education is the highest level of attainment for 16.8% of residents aged 15+, which is split equally between advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (8.4%).
A high proportion of the local population is engaged in learning, with 26.6% of residents enrolled in formal studies. This student cohort includes 13.6% studying at the tertiary level, 4.3% in primary school, and 3.4% attending secondary school.
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Public transport in Brunswick - South reaches 68 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 9,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure in Brunswick - South consists of 68 active transit stops, comprising both light rail and bus options. These stops accommodate 10 separate routes, which combine to support 9,647 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is highly rated, with the average distance from a resident's home to the nearest stop standing at 141 meters. Because the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the most common choice at 47%, followed by cycling at 14% and train travel at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.6 cars per dwelling, which is lower than the regional average.
A significant 51.9% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements. Transit services average 1,378 trips per day across all local routes, which translates to approximately 141 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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67.4% of residents in Brunswick - South report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, Brunswick - South faces notable health challenges, with common ailments being somewhat prevalent across both younger and older cohorts, alongside an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 60% of the population (9,837 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health issues reported among local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 14.4 and 9.2% of the population, respectively, while 67.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health statistics for the working-age cohort are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and older represent 10.4% of the local population (1,716 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.0%. The health profiles of these older residents present some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.4% of Brunswick - South residents were born overseas and 22.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.9%) and Australian (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Brunswick - South features a higher level of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 31.4% of the population born outside of Australia and 22.5% of residents using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 24.1% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious deviation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents locally compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the top three heritages identified by residents in Brunswick - South are English at 22.9% of the population, Australian at 18.0%, and Irish at 11.3%.
There are also notable differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds, with Italian heritage overrepresented at 6.9% of the population (compared to 5.2% across the region), French at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Greek at 3.1% (compared to 2.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brunswick - South is 33, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 44.5% 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 Brunswick - South is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (32.9%) and fewer children aged 5 - 14 (4.5%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 31.2% to 32.9% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age bracket has decreased from 5.5% to 4.5%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest further demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to experience the strongest growth at 36%, adding 1,940 residents to reach a total of 7,339.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brunswick - South
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 15 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 — 1,058 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,983 at the 2021 Census → 16,424 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (206011496). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.