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Bundoora - West has an estimated 6,825 residents, up from 6,186 at the 2021 Census — a change of 639 people, or 10.3%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 91.1% of that increase. That puts 2,666 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, the population of Bundoora - West stands at roughly 6,825 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 639 people (10.3%) following the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 6,186 people. This adjustment is determined using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,806 as of June 2025 alongside 69 validated new addresses added after the Census date. With these numbers, population density reaches 2,666 persons per square kilometer, positioning the community within the top quartile of national areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Surpassing both the state rate of 9.5% and the national benchmark, Bundoora - West's 10.3% post-2021 census increase establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner. International arrivals served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 91.1% of total population increases over recent timeframes. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (anchored to 2022) are incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries. Whenever an SA2 lacks coverage in that release, AreaSearch applies the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adapting them via a population-weighted aggregation technique from LGA down to SA2 divisions. Age-specific growth percentages derived from these models are likewise extended to every location for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic patterns, the area is slated for exceptional expansion that ranks within the highest 10 percent among Australian statistical zones, with forecasts indicating an influx of 2,765 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, translating to an overall rise of 40.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Bundoora - West over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. 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 - West average roughly 12 properties per year, totaling 64 homes sanctioned throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 5.4 new residents per year have arrived for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock fall well short of demand, typically intensifying competition among purchasers and driving upward pressure on prices. Newly approved residences carry an average construction value of $551,000, which sits moderately above regional figures and points toward a focus on higher-standard builds.
Concurrently, commercial building permits have reached $12.5 million during the ongoing financial year, indicating a stable level of commercial development. When evaluated against Greater Melbourne, new residential building in Bundoora - West is markedly subdued (85.0% below regional average per person). While such limited construction generally reinforces values and interest in existing stock, local building permits have picked up pace recently. Volumes also trail national averages, signaling an established market alongside possible land development restrictions. Recent approvals consist of 42.0% detached houses alongside 58.0% townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher-density formats provides more accessible price thresholds that appeal to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This highlights a clear evolution from current local dwellings (where 79.0% houses currently prevail), mirroring a shortage of vacant parcels, evolving lifestyle preferences, and heightened demand for varied, budget-conscious housing options. The metric of around 429 people per dwelling approval reflects a mature residential landscape. Projections indicate that Bundoora - West will add 2,746 residents through to 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). If current building volumes remain unchanged, the volume of new homes could trail demographic growth, which will likely magnify competition among purchasers and bolster future price increases.
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Development applications around Bundoora - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bundoora - West, worth an estimated $61 million. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $144.3 billion. 12 are already under construction and 18 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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Few elements shape community evolution as significantly as updates to local public assets, key infrastructure works, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has recorded 10 major initiatives expected to influence the district. Prominent developments encompass the M80 Ring Road Completion, Research and Development Centre, Mill Park Secondary College Performing Arts Centre, and Norris Bank Reserve Upgrade, with the most pertinent projects outlined below.
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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.
Northpark Private Hospital Redevelopment
Major redevelopment adding 22 mental health beds, dedicated older persons' mental health unit, expanded TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) service, group therapy rooms, patient lounges, dining areas, courtyards, and activity rooms. The expansion provides 73 total mental health beds including Early Parenting Unit, focusing on adult mental health, older persons' mental health, maternity, women's health, surgical, and medical services.
Norris Bank Reserve Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of the 10.3 hectare open space creating a regional facility for all ages. Features include a 6m high play tower with slides and water play, upgraded bocce courts, multi-use youth space with basketball court and performance area, off-leash dog area, and community amenities. The project was completed in stages with the main facilities opening in November 2023.
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.
The Park Estate Bundoora
Completed townhouse development by Decor Property Group featuring 45 brand new 2-3 bedroom townhouses. Contemporary design with private courtyards, double car garages, and quality finishes throughout. Located close to golf course, Bundoora Square shopping, DFO University Hill, La Trobe and RMIT University campuses. All townhouses are now completed and ready to move in.
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.
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.
La Trobe University City of the Future
La Trobe University's University City of the Future is a $5 billion master-planned transformation of its 235-hectare Bundoora campus in Melbourne's north, delivered in partnership with master development partner Plenary Group. The long-term blueprint creates an integrated innovation ecosystem featuring a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Hub, sports precinct, commercial research facilities, and residential housing for up to 15,000 residents. Early stages including the La Trobe Private Hospital and student accommodation are operational, with ongoing construction advancing across major development packages.
3,611 residents of Bundoora - West are employed, from a labour force of 3,769. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,006, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Bundoora - West demonstrates strong educational backgrounds and robust representation across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.2% and estimated employment growth of 2.0% during the previous twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,611, while the jobless rate sits 0.6% under Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. However, labor participation remains subdued (63.7% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%). According to Census records, a moderate 21.9% of employed locals conducted their work from home, though potential distortion from Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Retail trade demonstrates notable local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.2 times the broader metropolitan standard. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively scarce, engaging only 6.7% of workers in Bundoora - West versus 10.1% in Greater Melbourne. Given the discrepancy between Census figures for local jobs and working residents, this largely residential district provides restricted employment capacity within its borders. An evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, job counts expanded by 2.0% while the overall workforce grew by 2.8%, elevating the local unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw jobs rise by 2.1%, labor supply increase by 2.3%, and unemployment tick upward by 0.2 percentage points. Future workplace requirements in Bundoora - West can be contextualized via national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been aligned with the local industry distribution to gauge potential labor changes. Nationally, total employment is anticipated to climb by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, although trajectory varies widely across different industries. Mapping these sector projections onto the industry distribution of Bundoora - West suggests local employment will rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (noting this relies on illustrative weighted extrapolation without integrating area-specific population modeling).
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Median household income in Bundoora - West is $1,423 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $638 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,021 a year against an average of $58,482. 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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Taxation metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ATO records for financial year 2023 place Bundoora - West SA2 personal earnings below national averages. Taxpayer median income across the Bundoora - West SA2 stands at $48,021, accompanied by an average income of $58,482, in comparison to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $52,641 (median) and $64,108 (average) as of March 2026. From Census 2021 records, household, family, and individual incomes throughout Bundoora - West sit within the 17th and 30th percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution indicates that 32.2% of residents (2,197 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring broader regional trends where 32.8% fall in this category. Housing cost strain is pronounced, leaving residents with only 83.5% of income remaining, which ranks at the 29th percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the locality in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundoora - West had 2,405 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 3% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in Bundoora - West was made up of 78.6% houses and 21.3% other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached properties, units, and alternative formats), compared with Melbourne metro figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, outright property ownership in Bundoora - West significantly exceeded the metropolitan rate, reaching 42.2%, while remaining residences were either subject to a mortgage (27.9%) or occupied by tenants (29.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,900, coming in lower than the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, and median weekly rental payments reached $380, below the metropolitan figure of $390.
Across Australia as a whole, however, mortgage payments in Bundoora - West sit above the national level of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundoora - West counted 2,405 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,653 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 67.6% of all households, broken down into 26.7% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family living situations account for the other 32.4%, comprising lone person households at 26.2% and group households making up 6.1%. The typical household size of 2.4 people sits below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.5% of adults in Bundoora - West hold a university qualification, including 18.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,133 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,063 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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Tertiary attainment in Bundoora - West sits below metropolitan standards, with 30.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, suggesting scope for ongoing educational and professional upskilling. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest share at 18.4%, with postgraduate degrees accounting for 9.7% and graduate diplomas comprising 2.4%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications show strong representation, as 28.5% of residents aged 15+ possess technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (17.7%). Engagement with learning institutions is substantial, with 26.6% of the population actively participating in structured education.
Within this cohort, 7.5% attend higher education institutions, 6.7% are in primary school, and 5.0% are enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bundoora - West reaches 17 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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An assessment of local transit networks identifies 17 active passenger stops across Bundoora - West, encompassing both light rail and bus options. These locations are connected via 5 separate routes, delivering a collective 3,076 passenger departures each week. Transit proximity is favorable, as local residents typically live within 328 meters of their nearest boarding point. Due to the area's predominantly suburban residential profile, outbound travel is common, with private motor vehicles serving as the dominant commuting choice at 87%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. Around 21.9% of employed locals worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 439 daily trips across the combined network, translating to roughly 180 weekly services per passenger stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.1% of residents in Bundoora - West report no long-term health condition. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Assessments by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term health issues indicate strong overall health standing in Bundoora - West, with standard health issues remaining uncommon across the broader populace, although rates rise above the national standard among senior, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is notably restrained at roughly 48% of the community (~3,289 people), trailing the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread diagnosed issues locally, diagnosed in 8.8 and 7.6% of residents, respectively, while 69.1% reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience comparatively favorable health outcomes. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 21.9% of the local population (1,497 people), which sits above the 15.1% share recorded for Greater Melbourne, though their relative standing nationally is lower than that of younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.6% of Bundoora - West residents were born overseas and 49.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (14.1%) and English (13.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bundoora - West demonstrates high cultural variety, with 45.6% of residents born abroad and 49.2% communicating in a language other than English in their homes. Christianity forms the largest religious group, observed by 54.5% of the local population. Meanwhile, Islamic affiliation shows a distinctive presence at 4.7% of the community, relative to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental heritage (country of birth of parents), the leading reported lineages across Bundoora - West comprise Australian at 14.1% of residents, English at 13.3% (noticeably lower than the regional share of 20.1%), and Other representing 12.8%.
Other ancestral groups show distinctive local representation as well, with Greek heritage prominent at 6.5% of Bundoora - West (versus 2.7% regionally), Macedonian at 3.8% (versus 0.7%), and Croatian at 1.8% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundoora - West is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.9% 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 age profile of Bundoora - West leans noticeably toward senior demographics. As of August 2026 estimates, 21.9% of the population belongs to retiree and elderly age groups (65+), in contrast to 15.1% throughout Greater Melbourne, while middle-aged and young retiree brackets (45 - 64) represent 18.7% compared to 22.3% regionally. AreaSearch figures place the median age at 39 as at August 2026, a decrease from 40 recorded at the 2021 Census, but still 2 years older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. The most pronounced shift across major brackets since the Census appears in the middle-aged and young retiree cohort, which declined from 22.4% to an estimated 18.7% of the community.
Looking forward to 2041, senior and retiree groups are projected to represent the majority of expansion, adding 989 residents (66%) to total 2,486.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundoora - West
8 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 69 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,186 at the 2021 Census → 6,825 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 (209041217). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.