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Bundoora - West has an estimated 6,815 residents, up from 6,186 at the 2021 Census — a change of 629 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 91.1% of that increase. That puts 2,662 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 evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Bundoora - West stands at approximately 6,815 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 629 individuals (10.2%) from the 6,186 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,806 alongside 66 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such figures result in a population density of 2,662 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The 10.2% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the state average of 9.3% and the national benchmark, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 91.1% of the total population increase during recent timeframes. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch adopts the projections released by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where SA2 data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to convert LGA-level growth to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth patterns derived from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, future demographic trends point to outstanding growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas nationally, with the population projected to rise by 2,782 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 40.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
106 new dwellings have been approved in Bundoora - West over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the last 5 financial years, Bundoora - West registered an average of approximately 21 residential approvals annually, culminating in 106 new dwellings. In the current FY-26 period, 23 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.2 individuals moving to the locality for each completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of supply, which typically escalates purchasing competition and applies upward pressure on values. Meanwhile, the average construction cost for new builds is $178,000, which falls below regional averages and provides more budget-friendly purchasing options. Additionally, commercial development has shown moderate activity, with $12.5 million in commercial approvals registered this financial year.
Compared to Greater Melbourne, residential construction activity in Bundoora - West is significantly subdued, running 76.0% below the regional per capita average. This restricted flow of new housing generally supports the values and demand for existing properties. This volume is also below the national average, reflecting a mature locality and potential planning limitations. Recent construction projects consist of 38.0% standalone houses and 62.0% medium to high-density dwellings. The emphasis on higher-density developments offers cheaper entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the historical property mix of 79.0% houses, showing a reduction in developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied, economical housing. With roughly 845 residents for every new approval, the data highlights a mature and established community. Projections based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch indicate Bundoora - West will add 2,773 residents by 2041. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may fall short of population growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and foster stronger capital growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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. 11 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and municipal planning strategies have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. Chief among these developments are the M80 Ring Road Completion, the Research and Development Centre, the Mill Park Secondary College Performing Arts Centre, and the Norris Bank Reserve Upgrade, with the following list detailing the most significant initiatives.
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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.
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.
3,611 residents of Bundoora - West are employed, from a labour force of 3,769. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 63.5%. 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 5,995, 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 is highly qualified, with a strong presence in key essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.0% over the last year. Employed residents numbered 3,611 as of March 2026, while the unemployment rate remained 0.6% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. However, workforce participation is notably lower, sitting at 63.5% compared to the regional rate of 70.2%. Census records show a moderate 21.9% of the employed population worked from home, though these figures may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The local economy demonstrates a clear concentration in retail trade, where the employment share is 1.2 times the wider regional proportion. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, making up 6.7% of local jobs compared to the regional average of 10.1%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests this highly residential locality offers few local job opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 2.0% while the labor force expanded by 2.8%, leading to an increase of 0.8 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force by 2.3%, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.2 percentage points. Employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on future labor demand in Bundoora - West. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce mix suggests Bundoora - West's employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Bundoora - West SA2 recorded a median income of $48,021 and an average income of $58,482. These figures are below the national average, and contrast with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at roughly $52,641 for median income and $64,108 for average income as of March 2026. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in Bundoora - West between the 17th and 30th percentiles nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 32.2% of the local population (2,194 individuals), aligning closely with the wider regional average of 32.8% in the same category. Financial pressures from housing costs are significant, with residents retaining only 83.5% of their income, which ranks in the 29th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area 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 most recent Census, the housing stock in Bundoora - West consisted of 78.6% standalone houses and 21.3% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bundoora - West was significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, reaching 42.2%, while the remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (27.9%) or rented (29.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,900 was lower than the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $380 was slightly below the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, Bundoora - West's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundoora - West counted 2,405 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,650 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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Family households represent the largest segment at 67.6% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 26.7%, couples without children at 27.5%, and single-parent households at 11.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.4%, with single-person households representing 26.2% and group households making up 6.1%. The average household size of 2.4 residents is slightly smaller than the Greater Melbourne average 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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Educational attainment levels in Bundoora - West are lower than regional averages, with 30.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This disparity suggests opportunities for further educational growth and skills training. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is well represented, with 28.5% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (17.7%). The level of educational enrollment is notably high, with 26.6% of the population participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 7.5% in higher education, 6.7% in primary school, and 5.0% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bundoora - West reaches 17 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 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 public transit shows 17 active transport stops within Bundoora - West, providing access to a combination of light rail and bus services. These stops support 5 distinct routes that collectively accommodate 3,384 passenger trips every week. Transit accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 328 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 87%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 cars per household.
Additionally, 21.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency averages 483 journeys per day across all transport routes, which represents approximately 199 weekly trips for each individual 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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An evaluation of health indicators shows positive outcomes across Bundoora - West, based on AreaSearch's review of mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. While the overall population has a low rate of common health issues, rates are higher than the national average among older, vulnerable groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~3,284 individuals), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical diagnoses in the locality are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 8.8% and 7.6% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 69.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average. The population includes 22.6% of residents aged 65 and older (1,538 individuals), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%, though this cohort ranks lower nationally than the broader population.
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 displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 45.6% of residents born outside Australia and 49.2% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 54.5% of the local population. Islam represents the most notable relative overrepresentation, accounting for 4.7% of residents, compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of parental ancestry, the three largest ethnic groups in Bundoora - West are Australian at 14.1% of the population, English at 13.3% (which is considerably lower than the regional average of 20.1%), and Other at 12.8%.
There are also distinct variations in other ancestral backgrounds: Greek residents are highly overrepresented at 6.5% of Bundoora - West (compared to 2.7% regionally), Macedonian ancestry is at 3.8% (compared to 0.7%), and Croatian ancestry is at 1.8% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundoora - West is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.2% 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 39 years in Bundoora - West is slightly older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches closely with the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 8.7% locally, whereas children aged 5 - 14 are less represented at 8.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the local population has grown younger, with the median age falling 1.1 years from 40 to 39. Notable demographic shifts include the 15 to 24 age bracket increasing from 11.3% to 13.9% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group rising from 16.7% to 18.3%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 11.3% to 9.5% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.1% to 9.3%. By 2041, the age structure of Bundoora - West is projected to change significantly, led by a 33% increase in the 25 to 34 cohort, which is expected to grow by 411 individuals, rising from 1,244 to 1,656.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundoora - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 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. | ||
| 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,186 at the 2021 Census → 6,815 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 (209041217). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.