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Bulleen has an estimated 11,810 residents, up from 11,289 at the 2021 Census — a change of 521 people, or 4.6%. That puts 1,771 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, Bulleen is home to approximately 11,810 people as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 11,289 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a net expansion of 521 individuals (4.6%). This demographic update derives from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,810 from June 2025 alongside 92 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, the local population density stands at 1,770 persons per square kilometer, positioning it above the typical benchmark across nationwide areas monitored by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the principal catalyst for local population expansion, generating roughly 89.6% of all recent demographic gains.
For each SA2 area, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline year. In instances where specific SA2 regions are missing from this series, AreaSearch applies the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them through weighted aggregation of population changes moving from LGA to SA2 tiers. These aggregated age-specific growth trajectories are likewise extended across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Factoring in anticipated demographic transitions, local population growth is projected to sit slightly underneath the median benchmark for locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Supported by current annual ERP statistics, Bulleen is forecast to add 756 persons by 2041, constituting an overall rise of 6.4% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
322 new dwellings have been approved in Bulleen over the past five years, an average of 64 a year. That is 5.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 34% 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 Bulleen have averaged roughly 64 units per annum, resulting in 322 total homes permitted throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of merely 0.5 persons per year for every dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years, signaling that residential supply is tracking alongside or outpacing incoming demand. This dynamic broadens options for prospective buyers while establishing capacity for population gains to exceed forecasts. Furthermore, newly approved properties carry an average construction value of $716,000, underscoring that homebuilders are concentrating on the upper-tier, high-end market segment.
In addition, $8.1 million in commercial building permits have been logged during this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly suburban fabric of the community. When evaluated on a per-capita basis, building activity in Bulleen closely mirrors Greater Melbourne, maintaining overall market balance consistent with the wider metropolitan region. Recent residential construction comprises 34.0% detached houses and 66.0% medium-to-high density attached units. This shift toward higher-density dwelling options delivers accessible entry points for first-time purchasers, investors, and downsizing households. Such building trends signal a marked transition from the established housing stock (which currently consists of 80.0% standalone houses), mirroring shrinking land availability alongside evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability concerns. Yielding roughly 307 residents for each approved dwelling, Bulleen continues to reflect a low-density suburban setting. Projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Bulleen will absorb an additional 756 inhabitants leading up to 2041. Provided current construction volumes persist, upcoming residential additions are positioned to comfortably satisfy local requirements, fostering positive buyer conditions and potentially facilitating demographic increases exceeding standard population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bulleen
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bulleen, worth an estimated $52.6 billion. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.2 billion. 28 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Regional performance and evolution are heavily shaped by strategic planning programs, major developments, and local infrastructure enhancements. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 20 key projects expected to influence the community. Core undertakings feature the North East Link, Manningham Road Interchange, Bulleen Park Sports Upgrade, and the Yarra Link Green Bridge, with the most critical works outlined below.
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North East Link
The North East Link is Victoria's largest road project, linking the M80 Ring Road at Greensborough to the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen via twin 6.5 kilometre three-lane tunnels. The works include an Eastern Freeway upgrade with express lanes, Melbourne's first dedicated busway and about 34 kilometres of walking and cycling paths. Tunnel boring machine Zelda completed the northbound tunnel in May 2026, while Gillian was still boring the southbound tunnel. Segment installation and road fit-out are under way inside the tunnels.The project is scheduled to open to traffic in 2028.
Manningham Road Interchange
A new interchange at the corner of Manningham Road and Bulleen Road in Bulleen, forming part of the North East Link tunnels project. Elevated ramps link the upgraded Eastern Freeway to the tunnels, and the simplified design redirects about 14,700 vehicles a day from Bulleen Road. It protects the River Red Gum on Bridge Street and frees land for cultural wetlands and walking and cycling paths. Tunnelling was reported more than 80 per cent complete in April 2026, with tunnel ramp works continuing on Bridge Street.The wider North East Link is scheduled to open in 2028.
Yarra Link Green Bridge
A 2-hectare green bridge over Bulleen Road forming a centrepiece of the North East Link Southern Portal. The bridge links the Koonung Creek Trail to Bulleen Park for the first time, and is planted with indigenous trees, grasses and shrubs. Features include bike and walking trails, a fitness station and viewing areas with Yarra River outlooks. The design takes inspiration from traditional Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung eel traps and integrates the tunnel ventilation structure beneath its landscaped surface.Active construction is underway on bridge walls, foundations and associated interchange structures as of early 2026.
New Yarra River Wetlands
Redesign and expansion of the Yarra River and Koonung Creek wetlands in Bulleen and Balwyn North. The project features a rebuilt Koonung Creek, a new Heyington bridge, and integrated water management systems. Key improvements include replacing concrete retaining walls with landscaped batters, adding new viewing platforms, and expanding flood storage to enhance biodiversity and community access within the Cultural Landscape Precinct.
Bulleen Park Sports Upgrade
The Bulleen Park Sports Upgrade is a comprehensive redevelopment transforming local sporting facilities in Melbourne's north east as part of North East Link's investment. The project includes two new replacement pavilions with modern changerooms and facilities, three realigned and upgraded AFL-standard sports ovals with synthetic cricket pitches, improved sports field lighting, upgraded cricket nets and fencing, new playground equipment and park amenities, enhanced pedestrian connectivity with lighting, and reconfigured car parking. Construction commenced in early 2025 following contract award in late January 2025, with major works now well advanced including piling for both pavilions and oval earthworks.The project is being delivered by Development Victoria with head contractor Built Environs and architect Williams Ross. The facilities will benefit Yarraleen Cricket Club, Bulleen Templestowe District Junior Football Club, and Yarra Junior Football League. Sporting ovals and pavilion are under a 12-month closure to fast-track delivery, with reopening targeted for March 2027. Upon completion, the park will remain owned and managed by Manningham Council.
Bulle Apartments
Boutique 32-apartment development featuring contemporary design over four storeys. Located at the peak of Manningham Road with north orientation and energy efficiency. Includes private resident access via Nirvana Crescent, landscaped surrounds, double-glazed windows, and rooftop amenities featuring BBQ, lounge, and dining facilities. Several apartments are SDA compliant, purpose-built for High Physical Support and Improved Liveability standards.
Bulle
A boutique collection of 32 luxury apartments by developer FormQuip, designed by CCornetta Partners Architects. This refined and contemporary development exemplifies modern apartment living with clean architectural lines and functional design. Bulle features 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments spread across 4 storeys, with north-facing orientation for energy efficiency and sweeping landscape views. Located at the peak of Manningham Road with private resident access via Nirvana Crescent, the development offers curated finishes, timber-detailed lobby areas, rooftop terrace, BBQ facilities, lounge and dining areas, and 41 car parking spaces over 2 basement levels.Residents enjoy proximity to the Yarra River, Eastern Freeway, Bulleen Plaza, Westfield Doncaster, Heide Museum of Modern Art, and quality schools including Marcellin College.
38 Manningham Road Townhouses
Proposed townhouse development comprising eight two-storey dwellings with on-site parking and upgraded vehicle access to Manningham Road (Transport Zone 2). Site is within established suburban context near Bulleen Plaza and public transport.
6,062 residents of Bulleen are employed, from a labour force of 6,436. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 63.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,176, about 86% 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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Bulleen features an educated local talent base characterized by strong professional services employment, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and a 1.9% increase in workforce expansion over the prior year. In March 2026, 6,062 local residents were actively employed, while unemployment tracked 1.0% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Furthermore, workforce engagement trails the broader metropolitan landscape, with a local participation rate of 63.2% versus 70.1% for Greater Melbourne. Census figures also indicate that 34.2% of workers carried out their roles remotely, though this elevated share must be interpreted in light of prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Locals are primarily employed across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical fields. Retail trade stands out as a core local specialization, capturing a workforce concentration 1.3 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, the transport, postal & warehousing sector represents a smaller proportion of local employment at 3.7%, compared to 5.2% across the broader metropolitan area. The balance between local resident workers and the daytime Census working population indicates that this largely residential community provides limited commercial job opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.9% while the total labour pool increased by 2.6%, driving a 0.6 percentage point rise in the local unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% growth in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Further context regarding long-term local employment trajectory is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts released in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to model forward-looking trends. While countrywide employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, trajectories fluctuate markedly among sectors. Applying these specific industry patterns to the local worker profile indicates that employment among Bulleen residents could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for illustrative purposes and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bulleen is $1,812 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $739 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,706 a year against an average of $76,819. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Findings from AreaSearch utilizing the latest postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 reveal that earnings in the Bulleen SA2 exceed the nationwide standard, featuring a median of $54,706 and an average of $76,819. Across Greater Melbourne, the corresponding figures were recorded at a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Accounting for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 reach approximately $59,969 for median earnings and $84,209 for average earnings. According to 2021 Census data, weekly household income ($1,812) places at the 53rd percentile, while individual earnings fall in the 36th percentile.
The most common bracket covers 27.6% of residents (3,259 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader metropolitan region where 32.8% fall into this tier. Following housing commitments, residents retain 85.7% of their earnings for discretionary living costs, positioning the area within the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bulleen had 4,279 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 8% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.6%. 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 most recent Census, the residential landscape in Bulleen was divided into 79.6% separate houses and 20.4% attached or medium-to-high density formats (encompassing semi-detached residences, units, and alternative housing categories), contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses accounted for 67.9% and other formats represented 32.1%. Outright home ownership in Bulleen reached 49.9%, far surpassing the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties making up 29.5% and rental homes accounting for 20.6%. Monthly mortgage payments in the locality carried a median of $2,400, well above the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $460 compared to $390 across the metropolitan region.
On a nationwide scale, Bulleen's mortgage overheads significantly exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and local weekly rents sit comfortably above the national norm of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bulleen counted 4,279 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 75.3% of local households. This group includes couples with children (35.2%), couples without children (27.7%), and single parent arrangements (11.2%). The remaining 24.7% consists of non-family living situations, led by lone person households at 22.3% and share houses accounting for 2.5%. The community's median household size is 2.6 people, aligning precisely with the Greater Melbourne standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.0% of adults in Bulleen hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,909 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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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Attainment levels present noticeable hurdles locally, as the proportion of individuals holding university degrees (38.0%) falls well short of the 50.2% baseline seen across the wider SA4 region. This shortfall highlights clear scope for targeted educational support programs. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate awards (9.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational training accounts for 23.8% of formal credentials among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (13.2%). Active participation in academic pursuits is pronounced, with 25.9% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This cohort comprises 7.6% attending primary school, 6.8% enrolled in secondary school, and 6.7% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bulleen reaches 60 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 5,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 transport connectivity in Bulleen includes 60 active passenger stops delivering bus connections across the area. These stops are served by 15 separate bus routes that combine to offer 5,327 scheduled trips each week. Access to local services is rated as excellent, with households situated an average of 187 meters from their closest transit point. Given its residential orientation, most local commuters travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode for 87% of trips and buses capturing 8%. Vehicle access averages 1.5 cars per household, outperforming regional norms.
Furthermore, 34.2% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era working patterns. Transit schedules provide an average of 761 daily services across the collective route network, representing roughly 88 weekly connections per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.7% of residents in Bulleen report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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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Health indicators across Bulleen point to exceptional overall outcomes, as evidenced by AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality rates and the low occurrence of chronic ailments across every demographic tier. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is notably high, covering approximately 57% of the total population (~6,731 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical issues identified locally, affecting 8.0% and 5.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.7% of the population reported experiencing no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age locals demonstrate excellent vitality with minimal instances of chronic disease.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 24.0% of the community (2,829 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 15.1%. Health metrics among older demographics are especially positive, aligning closely with national averages for the wider public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.3% of Bulleen residents were born overseas and 50.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (16.5%) and Italian (16.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bulleen exhibits a pronounced multicultural profile, with 42.3% of residents born outside Australia and 50.1% using a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the leading faith, adhered to by 59.8% of Bulleen's population, whereas the Greater Melbourne metropolitan average sits at 43.0%. Examining parental country of birth, the top three ancestries in Bulleen are Chinese at 16.5% (substantially exceeding the 6.5% regional benchmark), Italian at 16.3% (well above the 5.2% regional average), and Australian at 12.5% (trailing the 18.4% regional baseline). Distinct variations also appear across other cultural heritages: Greek ancestry represents 10.4% locally (versus 2.7% regionally), Macedonian accounts for 1.2% (compared to 0.7%), and Croatian comprises 1.1% (relative to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bulleen is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 24.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Bulleen functions clearly as an established lifestyle and retirement locality, as reflected in its demographic structure. Updates to August 2026 show that seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 24.0% of the community, exceeding the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne, while young-to-middle adults aged 25 - 44 represent 23.6%, below the metropolitan level of 32.1%. The estimated median age sits at 45 as at August 2026, remaining consistent with the 2021 Census and tracking 8 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census. Across Australia, the Census median stood at 38.
Looking ahead to 2041, growth will be concentrated heavily within senior brackets, which are forecast to add 638 individuals (23%) to reach 3,468, while numbers of younger adults and children are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bulleen
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2026 this month all 14 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 92 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,289 at the 2021 Census → 11,810 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 (207021156). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.