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Bundoora - North has an estimated 8,014 residents, up from 7,350 at the 2021 Census — a change of 664 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 90.2% of that increase. That puts 1,698 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the resident count of Bundoora - North stands at roughly 8,014 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 664 people (9.0%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,350 people. Such change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,014 alongside 7 validated new addresses identified following the Census. This headcount generates a population density of 1,697 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Recording 9.0% expansion since census, Bundoora - North trails the state level (9.5%) by merely 0.5 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum.
Inbound international arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 90.2% of total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch applies the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level demographic projections, which use 2022 as their starting baseline. Wherever SA2 coverage is absent, figures from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset are integrated via weighted aggregation translating LGA growth to the SA2 level. Corresponding age-cohort growth rates derived from this process are applied to every location spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected structural changes in demographics, the locality is forecast to experience remarkable expansion that sits within the top 10 percent of statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, adding 5,048 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures and achieving an aggregate rise of 63.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
22 new dwellings have been approved in Bundoora - North over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 in Bundoora - North have averaged roughly 4 properties annually, totaling 22 homes authorized over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 11.6 people per year have arrived for each residence completed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), inbound demand substantially outpaces building volume, typically fueling upward price movement and heightened competition among purchasers. Meanwhile, new residential construction averages an estimated building cost of $616,000—exceeding broader regional benchmarks—suggesting a focus on premium construction standards. Additionally, the local non-residential sector recorded $22.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating steady capital commitment.
Bundoora - North displays notably subdued building activity relative to Greater Melbourne. A restricted pipeline of new construction tends to bolster buyer interest and property valuations across established stock. Construction levels also track below the national standard, underscoring local geographic maturity and potential urban planning bottlenecks. New dwelling supply splits evenly at 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium and higher-density living creates accessible entry pricing, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-home purchasers. This composition marks a noticeable shift from the existing residential profile (currently 67.0% houses), reflecting tighter land supply while meeting modern lifestyle and budgetary requirements. With roughly 3338 people per dwelling approval, the precinct exhibits the characteristics of an established residential enclave. Demographic projections indicate that Bundoora - North will expand by 5,048 residents by 2041 (benchmarked against the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should residential construction maintain its current velocity, dwelling completions could lag behind population growth, compounding competition for available properties and providing underlying support for price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bundoora - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bundoora - North, worth an estimated $1.55 billion. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.1 billion. 15 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local capital works, master planning frameworks, and infrastructure delivery play a pivotal role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has recorded 11 key infrastructure projects poised to influence the immediate surroundings. Major initiatives include Uni Hill Factory Outlets Stage 3A, Mill Park Place Framework, M80 Ring Road Completion, and Childs Road Upgrade, with further information on the most prominent works presented below.
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Creekside, Bundoora
Intrapac Property's Creekside is a planned masterplanned community on the former 36.4 hectare Bundoora quarry site at 149 McKimmies Road. The approved planning scheme amendment enables a residential neighbourhood of about 730 homes, including 5 percent social housing and 10 percent affordable housing, with two local parks, shared paths, a pedestrian bridge over Darebin Creek, roundabout and intersection upgrades, and revegetation of the Darebin Creek corridor. Intrapac describes the project as currently in planning, with market launch targeted for late 2026.
University Hill Master Planned Community
A $1 billion mixed-use master planned community by MAB Corporation spanning 104 hectares. Features residential areas home to around 3,000 residents, DFO retail outlet with 130+ national and international retailers, business parks, town centre with 40+ specialty stores, conference centre, and community facilities. The development includes 3 hectares of recreation parks, 5 hectares of wetlands, and 10 hectares of nature reserves.
Uni Hill Factory Outlets Stage 3A
Proposed 4,500 square metre ground floor retail extension to the existing DFO Uni Hill outlet centre at University Hill, Bundoora. To be known as Uni Hill Lifestyle Centre, the development targets large format retail tenants with prominent Plenty Road signage frontage, plus two additional levels of car parking above. Designed by i2C Architects for MAB Corporation as part of the broader University Hill masterplanned precinct. The project has been in pre-construction since at least 2018 with no confirmed planning permit or construction commencement recorded.
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.
The Stables Kindergarten Redevelopment
Redevelopment of The Stables Kindergarten into a modern two-room early learning facility with landscaped outdoor play areas, staff amenities, onsite parking and sustainable design features including solar panels, rainwater reuse and double glazing. Construction is progressing well with foundations, framing and roofing substantially completed. The kindergarten is operating from a temporary site at 152 Mill Park Drive during construction, with opening planned for Term 1 2027.
240 UNI HILL Commercial Development
A $22 million landmark commercial development at University Hill featuring 39 office suites across 5 levels. Designed by Watson Young architects with secure undercover parking, conference facilities, corporate lobby, and on-site cafe. Gateway building to University Hill estate with 110sqm conference suite for 40 people. Building has become a medical hub with multiple health services and professional offices.
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.
Uni Hill Conference Centre
A modern and contemporary conference venue located in the University Hill business district in Bundoora, featuring four conference rooms with natural light, an auditorium with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, and facilities suitable for conferences, meetings, seminars, product launches, exhibitions, and events.
4,889 residents of Bundoora - North are employed, from a labour force of 5,070. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 71.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 - North features a qualified resident workforce with strong representation in core services, registering an unemployment rate of only 3.6% alongside an estimated 2.1% expansion in employment over the past year. By March 2026, employed locals reached 4,889 residents, with joblessness tracking 1.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while workforce engagement remains closely aligned with Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. At the time of the Census, an elevated 28.0% of workers conducted their duties from home, though this figure reflects prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is predominantly anchored in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Conversely, professional & technical occupations are comparatively underrepresented, engaging just 7.9% of local workers relative to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. A measure of 0.6 workers for each resident at the Census points to local job availability that exceeds standard benchmarks. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures, the trailing 12-month period saw local employment rise by 2.1% while the workforce expanded by 2.9%, leading to a 0.8 percentage points increase in unemployment. Across Greater Melbourne over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 2.1% and the labour pool rose by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points rise in joblessness. Further forward-looking guidance stems from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections. These five and ten-year models have been applied to the local workforce base to anticipate sector shifts. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary considerably by industry. Applying these sector-level expectations to the local job structure indicates that employment among residents would rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this is a baseline weighted extrapolation provided for context and does not incorporate localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bundoora - North is $1,833 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $733 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,172 a year against an average of $67,190. 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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According to the latest financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics analyzed by AreaSearch, individual earnings in the Bundoora - North SA2 sit near the national standard, recording a median of $55,172 and an average of $67,190. These numbers compare to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Factoring in the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $60,480 for the median and $73,654 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census records, local household income sits at the 55th percentile ($1,833 weekly), whereas individual earnings place at the 35th percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, 32.4% of residents (2,596 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, closely matching regional patterns where 32.8% occupy the same segment. While mortgage and rent obligations account for 16.1% of earnings, solid household income maintains disposable funds at the 55th percentile, positioning the locality in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundoora - North had 2,578 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 14% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Bundoora - North during the most recent Census was composed of 66.8% houses and 33.2% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and non-standard housing), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across greater metropolitan Melbourne. Fully owned properties accounted for 31.1% of all tenures, mirroring the Melbourne metro rate, while the remainder were occupied under a mortgage (39.5%) or rented (29.4%). Local median monthly mortgage payments matched metropolitan Melbourne at $2,000, while median weekly rents stood at $381, against metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390. Relative to Australia-wide metrics, local home loan repayments sit above the national benchmark of $1,863, and rents outpace the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundoora - North counted 2,578 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,811 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the bulk of the community, representing 70.0% of total households, structured into couples with children at 37.0%, couples without children at 22.0%, and one-parent families at 9.7%. The remaining 30.0% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-occupant households comprising 23.8% and group living environments representing 6.0%. Average household density stands at 2.7 people, slightly above the 2.6 recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.6% of adults in Bundoora - North hold a university qualification, including 22.7% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment across the precinct is distinct within the region, as 34.6% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees—higher than both the SA3 area average of 25.9% and the Australian figure of 30.4%—demonstrating a strong community commitment to academic study. Undergraduate bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Technical and trade training is also widely held, with vocational qualifications held by 25.5% of residents aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (15.0%). Learning engagement across the community is substantial, with 32.9% of the population actively enrolled in an educational institution.
Among those studying, 11.3% attend tertiary institutions, 8.5% are in secondary schooling, and 7.4% are engaged in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bundoora - North reaches 36 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 8,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 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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Local public transit networks in Bundoora - North comprise 36 active transport stops across lightrail and bus modes. These stops are integrated into 8 individual routes that deliver a combined 8,235 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 254 meters from their nearest boarding point. As a predominantly commuter residential suburb, outward travel is the norm, and private vehicles remain the dominant choice at 88%. Motor vehicle availability sits at 1.5 per dwelling, tracking above the regional norm. In addition, 28.0% of the workforce indicated working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure likely influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit service frequency across the network provides an average of 1,176 trips per day over all combined lines, translating to approximately 228 weekly trips at each separate stop.
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74.9% of residents in Bundoora - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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AreaSearch health metrics show strong community wellbeing across Bundoora - North when reviewing chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, with younger age groups showing minimal incidence of typical ailments, while private health insurance adoption slightly leads the standard SA2 level at around 53% of the resident population (~4,215 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The primary reported health conditions locally consist of mental health challenges and arthritis, affecting 6.6 and 6.3% of the population, respectively, while 74.9% of residents stated they have no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Members of the working-age population demonstrate robust general health with limited long-term conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 15.4% of residents (1,238 people), though this demographic cohort ranks lower nationwide relative to the broader population profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.3% of Bundoora - North residents were born overseas and 46.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (13.8%) and English (13.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced throughout Bundoora - North, where 39.3% of residents were born outside Australia and 46.1% speak a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 56.5% of the local population. Buddhism shows the most prominent positive variance against regional figures, accounting for 4.8% of the community compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental birthplaces, the most prevalent identities across Bundoora - North are Other at 13.9%, Australian at 13.8%, and English at 13.4%, which falls noticeably below the regional benchmark of 20.1%.
Several specific backgrounds show distinct local concentrations, with Macedonian ancestry significantly overrepresented at 6.8% locally (versus 0.7% across the broader region), Italian at 11.8% (versus 5.2%), and Greek at 5.9% (versus 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundoora - North is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 38.5% 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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Demographically, Bundoora - North features a strong concentration of young adults without children. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 36, shifting down from 37 recorded at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. Looking at generational segments, the 45 - 64 age group of mature workers and early retirees contracted from 26.2% at the Census to an estimated 24.1%. This shift is highlighted by children aged 5 to 14 decreasing from 10.4% to an estimated 7.6%, while the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 17.3% to 20.0% without a corresponding influx in early childhood age brackets.
Looking forward to 2041, middle-aged residents and young retirees are projected to record the largest absolute expansion, increasing by 1,425 (74%) to 3,356 people. The sharpest relative demographic growth is anticipated among older residents and seniors (65+), climbing 113% to 2,633 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundoora - North
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 6 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 Jul 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,350 at the 2021 Census → 8,014 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 (209041216). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.