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Bundoora - East has an estimated 10,352 residents, up from 9,831 at the 2021 Census — a change of 521 people, or 5.3%. Overseas migration accounts for 89.7% of that increase. That puts 2,544 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 analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Bundoora - East is approximately 10,352 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 521 individuals (5.3%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,831 residents. This growth calculation incorporates the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,339 along with 21 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. The population density stands at 2,543 persons per square kilometer, which is in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed. The 5.3% population growth of Bundoora - East since the census is within 0.2 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (5.5%), showing competitive local growth.
The primary contributor to this growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 89.7% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 for each SA2 area, using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, applying weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA level down to the SA2 level. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the area is projected to experience population growth that ranks in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas. Based on the latest annual ERP figures, Bundoora - East is projected to gain 3,903 residents by 2041, representing a total population increase of 37.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
87 new dwellings have been approved in Bundoora - East over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Bundoora - East has recorded an average of approximately 17 new dwelling approvals annually, resulting in a total of 87 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 11 approvals have been documented. With an average of only 0.5 new residents per new home arriving between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand. This trend provides buyers with more options and supports population growth that could surpass current forecasts, with new properties being built at an average value of $323,000.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $10.8 million during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial development. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Bundoora - East exhibits low levels of development activity, running 74.0% below the regional average per capita. This limited level of new supply typically supports demand and property values for existing homes. This rate of construction is also lower than the national average, highlighting the maturity of the market and potential development constraints. The current pipeline of new projects consists of 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an increasing shift toward attached housing options that offer diversity in price points from large family residences to smaller entry-level properties. This marks a notable shift from the current housing composition, which is 93.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of development sites and adapting to changing lifestyles and affordability. Averaging about 857 people per approval, Bundoora - East exhibits the characteristics of a mature and established community. Projections indicate that Bundoora - East will add 3,890 residents by 2041, calculated from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should the current pace of construction persist, the supply of new housing may fall short of population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support stronger growth in property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bundoora - East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bundoora - East, worth an estimated $3.81 billion. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $137.6 billion. 12 are already under construction and 20 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 developments, and new initiatives significantly influence regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects expected to impact the local area. Prominent projects include the M80 Ring Road Completion, the Research and Development Centre, the Uni Hill Factory Outlets Stage 3A, and the Northpark Private Hospital Redevelopment, with the subsequent list detailing the most relevant developments.
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M80 Ring Road Completion
Final stage of the M80 Ring Road upgrade, completing the link between Plenty Road, Greensborough and the North East Link tunnels in Watsonia. The project delivers 14 km of new lanes, express lanes connecting to the North East Link, and major new interchanges at Plenty Road and Grimshaw Street. Key features include two landscaped bridges at Elder Street and Watsonia Road, a new accessible overpass at Macorna Street, and over 10 km of walking and cycling paths.It utilizes smart freeway technology and is designed to remove approximately 19,000 vehicles per day from local roads.
Hilton Garden Inn Bundoora
A proposed 168-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel within the Polaris 3083 mixed-use precinct. The hotel is planned to include a restaurant and bar, fitness centre, approximately 127 sqm of meeting and event space, and accommodation supporting La Trobe University, nearby health facilities and Melbourne's northern growth corridor. As of mid-2026, no confirmed hotel opening date or construction commencement has been publicly announced.
Mill Park Place Framework
The Mill Park Place Framework outlines a shared vision for the future development of Mill Park, guiding stakeholders including government bodies, developers, community groups, and residents. It focuses on key opportunities identified by the community to shape and improve local spaces, such as streets, public spaces, parks, community precincts, infrastructure, and built form, with changes introduced gradually over time. The framework aligns with Victorian State Government and City of Whittlesea policies, including the Plan for Victoria, Whittlesea 2040: A Place for All, and the Plenty Valley Structure Plan.It addresses opportunities and challenges under four themes: greener spaces, connected places, thriving community and culture, and land use and built form, with key directions and initiatives for implementation.
Bundoora Secondary College Upgrade and Modernisation
Comprehensive modernisation of Bundoora Secondary College including construction of a new science building, conversion of the multipurpose block into a new administration building with modern staff workspaces and a new school entrance, completion of landscaping and creation of a new outdoor piazza, construction of an inclusive outdoor learning space with timber deck, and refurbishment of the STEM Centre. The project enhances learning opportunities for students and provides improved work areas for staff.
Diamond Creek Township Streetscape Improvements
Streetscape improvements throughout Diamond Creek township including tree planting, improved lighting, pedestrian infrastructure, and public realm enhancements to support local business and community amenity. Part of the Diamond Creek Major Activity Centre Structure Plan.
BioNTech mRNA Manufacturing Facility
Construction of a state-of-the-art clinical-scale mRNA manufacturing facility and R&D laboratory by BioNTech at La Trobe University. The facility will produce investigational mRNA-based medicines, including cancer immunotherapies and vaccines, supporting clinical trials across the Asia-Pacific region. The clinical facility is expected to be completed in 2026.
106-126 Main Street Greensborough Affordable Housing
A 17-storey mixed-use development fast-tracked under the Victorian Government Development Facilitation Program. The project delivers 211 affordable dwellings, ground-level retail, and commercial spaces. Managed by HousingFirst, it features communal areas and improved pedestrian links near the Greensborough train station. While a planning permit (PA2503550) was issued by the Department of Transport and Planning, construction start dates are yet to be confirmed as of May 2026.
Diamond Creek Community Infrastructure Master Plan
Master plan project providing long-term direction for community infrastructure delivery in Diamond Creek. Includes a Community Hub with a library, creative spaces, and a Neighbourhood House, plus an Aquatic, Health and Fitness Centre. Currently in Phase B.2b, targeting exhibition of the final Draft Master Plan between September 2025 and June 2026.
5,587 residents of Bundoora - East are employed, from a labour force of 5,811. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 65.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,748, about 85% 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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Bundoora - East has a workforce characterized by high levels of education, strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.0% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 5,587 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. However, the workforce participation rate is slightly low, standing at 65.9% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. According to Census data, a notable 25.4% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be considered in light of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The local resident workforce is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The construction sector shows a particularly high concentration, employing workers at 1.3 times the regional average rate. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 7.8% of employment compared to 10.1% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this primarily residential area offers limited local employment opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 2.0% while the labour force expanded by 2.8%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labour force expand by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future employment demand in Bundoora - East. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of growth vary considerably by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment profile of Bundoora - East indicates that local employment would grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration that does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bundoora - East is $1,705 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $706 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,903 a year against an average of $63,209. 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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Income levels in the Bundoora - East SA2 are below the national average based on financial year 2023 ATO data compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in Bundoora - East SA2 have a median income of $51,903 and an average income of $63,209, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 respectively in Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,896 for median income and $69,290 for average income as of March 2026. Census data indicates household income is at the 47th percentile ($1,705 weekly), while personal income is at the 29th percentile.
Regarding income brackets, 32.8% of the population (3,395 residents) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, matching the wider regional proportion of 32.8% in this bracket. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 85.7%, and the area ranks in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundoora - East had 3,507 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $385 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,013 a month. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. 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 Bundoora - East consisted of 93.0% houses and 6.9% other dwelling types, including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative options, compared to the Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was high at 43.7%, compared to Melbourne metro, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (33.2%) or renting (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,013, which is higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $385, compared to $390 in Melbourne metro.
Nationally, Bundoora - East's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundoora - East counted 3,507 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,693 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 21% 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 households represent the largest segment at 74.6% of all households, consisting of couples with children (35.9%), couples without children (25.0%), and single parent families (12.2%). Non-family households account for the remaining 25.4%, which includes lone person households at 20.5% and group households at 5.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.4% of adults in Bundoora - East hold a university qualification, including 19.8% with a bachelor degree and 7.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,167 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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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The local area presents educational challenges, with the university qualification rate of 30.4% falling well short of the SA3 area average of 41.2%. This gap highlights opportunities for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational skills are well represented, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (18.2%). The rate of educational enrollment is high, with 28.8% of the local population currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 7.9% in primary school, 7.5% in secondary school, and 6.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bundoora - East reaches 43 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 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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Analysis of the local transport network shows 43 active public transport stops operating in Bundoora - East, providing a combination of lightrail and bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which accommodate 3,386 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 277 meters from their nearest stop. Because Bundoora - East is primarily a residential suburb, most workers commute outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 85%, followed by train travel at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.5 cars per household, which is above the regional average.
A high proportion of residents (25.4%) work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Public transport services across all routes average 483 trips daily, which equates to approximately 78 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.5% of residents in Bundoora - East report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Bundoora - East records positive health outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic health conditions. The prevalence of common medical conditions is low across the general population, although it is higher than the national average within older, vulnerable demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 50% of the population (~5,227 people) covered, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 8.5% and 7.3% of residents, respectively.
Meanwhile, 69.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. The population under 65 years of age generally reports better health outcomes than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.9% of the population (2,056 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne, though this group ranks lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.0% of Bundoora - East residents were born overseas and 35.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.3%) and Australian (17.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bundoora - East exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 32.0% of the population born overseas and 35.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 54.0% of the population. Buddhism represents 4.1% of the population, showing a notable relative concentration when compared to the 4.2% average across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestry (parental country of birth), the primary groups in Bundoora - East are English at 19.3%, Australian at 17.6%, and Other at 10.0%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic backgrounds, with Macedonian ancestry overrepresented at 2.5% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Italian ancestry at 9.5% (compared to 5.2%), and Greek ancestry at 4.4% (compared to 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundoora - East is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.0% 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 median age of 38 years in Bundoora - East aligns closely with the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Bundoora - East has a higher proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 age bracket (8.4%) but fewer people in the 35 - 44 cohort (13.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 13.1% to 14.9% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 13.9% to 15.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.5% to 12.1%, and the 65 to 74 demographic has dropped from 9.7% to 8.4%.
By 2041, Bundoora - East is projected to experience shifts in its age structure, led by the 45 to 54 group which is expected to expand by 49% (614 people), rising from 1,251 to 1,866.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundoora - East
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,831 at the 2021 Census → 10,352 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 (209011196). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.