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Burwood East has an estimated 12,465 residents, up from 10,675 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,790 people, or 16.8%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 482 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.0% of that increase. That puts 2,926 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count for Burwood East stands at approximately 12,465 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,790 individuals (16.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 10,675 individuals were recorded. This variance is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 12,460 from June 2025 alongside 482 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population level represents a density of 2,926 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all analyzed Australian territories. The 16.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (8.9%) and the state, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader.
The expansion was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which represented roughly 96.0% of the total population increase over recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are implemented for each SA2 locality. Where these are unavailable, VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are utilized, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population changes from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age cohort growth dynamics from these aggregations are applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, substantial population expansion in the highest quartile of national statistics is anticipated, with the locality projected to add 3,022 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a 24.2% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
639 new dwellings have been approved in Burwood East over the past five years, an average of 127 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 97 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 63, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 127 residential building approvals are logged annually in Burwood East, with a cumulative total of 639 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 58 registered during FY-26 so far. An average gain of 2.2 new residents per year was observed for every completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), pointing to healthy demand that underpins local property values, with new builds averaging a construction cost of $339,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $18.5 million during this financial year, showing continuous business investment.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, Burwood East registers elevated building rates (36.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period), which offers buyers choice while supporting established asset values, even though construction momentum has slowed lately. This level sits substantially higher than the national benchmark, demonstrating clear developer interest. Current residential building activity consists of 26.0% standalone houses and 74.0% multi-unit or attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly entry points, catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 74.0% houses), indicating a dwindling supply of vacant land, evolving resident preferences, and demand for varied, budget-conscious housing options. With roughly 320 people for each approved dwelling, Burwood East represents an evolving market. Projecting forward, the population of Burwood East is set to grow by 3,017 residents through to 2041 (computed from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on ongoing building volumes, residential supply looks set to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion that outpaces current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Burwood East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Burwood East, worth an estimated $6.04 billion. A further 150 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $175.7 billion. 42 are already under construction and 47 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions represent significant drivers of neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include SRL East - Works Package F - Stations - Glen Waverley to Box Hill, the Tally Ho Activity Centre Structure Plan, the East Burwood Reserve Master Plan, and the Mirrabooka Reserve Pavilion Redevelopment, with details below focusing on the most relevant initiatives.
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SRL East - Works Package F - Stations - Glen Waverley to Box Hill
Works Package F of the Suburban Rail Loop East project involves the design and construction of three major underground stations at Glen Waverley, Burwood, and Box Hill. The package includes the construction of station boxes, precinct integration, and public realm improvements to connect the new metro line with existing transport hubs. Following the contract award in early 2026, main works have commenced across all three sites, marking a critical transition from early utility relocations to heavy station infrastructure development.The broader SRL East project will eventually provide a 26 km twin-tunnel metro link from Cheltenham to Box Hill.
133 Burwood Highway Mixed-Use Development
Proposed 8-storey mixed-use development comprising approximately 156 apartments, ground-floor commercial space and basement parking. The proposal includes sustainable design measures and is intended to complement the evolving Burwood Highway corridor. Publicly available information indicates the site has not yet progressed to construction and remains subject to the planning process.
145-155 Burwood Highway Development
Mixed-use development featuring 251 apartments across 7-storey (21 metres) mid-rise buildings with 80 bicycle spaces. Transit-oriented design positioned for future connectivity within Whitehorse City council.
East Burwood Reserve Master Plan
A 15-year master plan delivering staged upgrades across the 16ha East Burwood Reserve. Following Council endorsement in October 2023, implementation is underway with construction of the new Southern Pavilion, replacement multipurpose cricket and netball training nets, internal road upgrades and associated infrastructure. Future stages include youth recreation areas, shared paths, dog park, sporting facility upgrades, landscape improvements and water sensitive urban design initiatives through to 2038.
Tally Ho Activity Centre Structure Plan
Whitehorse City Council adopted the Tally Ho Activity Centre Structure Plan in October 2025. This 15-year strategic framework aims to transform the 1980s-era business park into a vibrant, mixed-use hub. The plan facilitates up to 4,000 new dwellings and 3,700 jobs through mid-rise development, a creative business core, and a health and support services precinct. Central to the vision is a pedestrian spine linking Tally Ho Lake with East Burwood Reserve, shifting the area from a car-dependent office park to a walkable destination with high-quality public realms.
Suburban Rail Loop East
SRL East is delivering 26km of twin underground rail tunnels and six new underground stations connecting Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood, and Box Hill[cite: 1]. Major construction and site preparation are active across all station sites, with tunnel boring machines launching from the Burwood site[cite: 1]. The new orbital rail line will connect major educational, health, and commercial precincts while integrating with existing regional and metropolitan rail networks[cite: 1]. Trains are scheduled to commence passenger operations by 2035[cite: 1].
Forest Ridge (including MAX apartments)
A large-scale 9-hectare masterplanned community, formerly the Channel 10 television studio site. The project features approximately 700 dwellings, including townhouses and the 'MAX at Forest Ridge' apartment development. The MAX component consists of 115 luxury 1-3 bedroom apartments across two buildings, designed by SJB Architecture with landscapes by Jack Merlo. The wider community includes extensive parklands and nature trails with views over the Dandenong Ranges. Stages have been progressively developed since 2018.
Burwood Heights Activity Centre including Former Brickworks Site
Burwood Heights is a major activity centre focused on the former 20.5 hectare brickworks site, Burwood Heights Shopping Centre and nearby key sites. The former brickworks site has been delivered by Frasers Property Australia as Burwood Brickworks, a completed mixed-use precinct with housing, retail, open space, roads, pathways, community facilities, rooftop urban farm and high sustainability credentials. The wider Burwood area is also being reviewed through SRL East precinct structure planning for long-term growth around the future Burwood station.
6,416 residents of Burwood East are employed, from a labour force of 6,783. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 62.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 Burwood East is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.6% over the past year. In March 2026, 6,416 residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 0.6% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and labor participation was notably lower (62.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicate that a high 34.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.
The suburb exhibits a notable concentration in accommodation & food, with employment proportions standing at 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, the construction sector employs only 7.1% of the local workforce, which is below the 9.7% share seen in Greater Melbourne. Although local employment positions exist within the boundaries, the ratio of Census employment data to the local population indicates that a significant number of residents travel to other areas for work. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS records, the recent 12-month timeframe saw a 1.6% rise in employment alongside a 2.6% increase in the labor force, which lifted the unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Melbourne registered job growth of 2.1% and a labor force expansion of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Burwood East. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry breakdown to project expansion paths. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local occupational structure indicates that employment in Burwood East should rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Burwood East is $1,610 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $676 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,529 a year against an average of $63,006. 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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The Burwood East SA2 area records a median taxpayer income of $48,529 and an average of $63,006, according to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national average and contrast with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $53,197 (median) and $69,067 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household income is at the 42nd percentile ($1,610 weekly), while personal income is at the 23rd percentile.
The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 30.2% of the local population (3,764 individuals), which is close to the wider region where 32.8% fall into this range. Affordability pressures are high, with only 83.8% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area at the 42nd percentile, while the SEIFA income ranking positions the suburb in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burwood East had 4,021 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 8% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $439 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,147 a month. Rent absorbs 27.3% 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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Dwelling distribution in Burwood East at the time of the latest Census stood at 73.9% standalone houses and 26.1% alternative formats (townhouses, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative formats across metropolitan Melbourne. The level of outright home ownership in Burwood East was higher than the metropolitan Melbourne rate at 44.3%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (29.2%) or rented (26.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,147 exceeded the metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $439 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national scale, Burwood East's mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burwood East counted 4,021 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,695 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 23% 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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Family units constitute the majority of households at 72.3%, consisting of couples with children (33.7%), couples without children (26.5%), and single parent homes (10.8%). Non-family living arrangements represent 27.7% of the total, with single person households making up 22.5% and group households accounting for 5.1%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.5% of adults in Burwood East hold a university qualification, including 26.7% with a bachelor degree and 13.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,945 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,082 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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Academic credentials in Burwood East are well above regional and national benchmarks, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This educational pattern prepares the local population well for knowledge-driven industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (13.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational training accounts for 22.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (11.8%). Academic participation is strong, with 28.0% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 8.2% of residents in higher education, 7.2% in primary school, and 6.1% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Burwood East reaches 64 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 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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Public transport analysis identifies 64 active transit stops operating within Burwood East, consisting of light rail and bus options. These stops accommodate 15 unique routes that combine to offer 4,326 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 224 meters from the closest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute outward. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 82%, with 8% traveling by train. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars per home. A high proportion of residents, 34.2%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).
The average frequency of service across all routes is 618 trips per day, which translates to approximately 67 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.6% of residents in Burwood East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show favorable outcomes in Burwood East based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with younger residents showing low rates of common illnesses. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~6,282 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.2% and 6.2% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 73.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The area has 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,793 people), which is higher than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, though they rank lower nationally than the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.5% of Burwood East residents were born overseas and 56.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (25.3%) and English (13.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Burwood East ranks among the most culturally diverse locations in the country, with 56.5% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 53.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 43.5% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 8.5% of residents compared to 4.2% in Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Burwood East are Chinese at 25.3% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 6.5%), English at 13.5% (below the regional average of 20.1%), and Other at 11.9%.
Notable variations are also present in other heritages: Greek ancestry represents 7.8% of Burwood East (compared to 2.7% regionally), Sri Lankan is at 1.5% (compared to 0.8%), and Vietnamese is at 2.1% (compared to 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burwood East is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.5% 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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With a median age of 40, Burwood East is slightly older than Greater Melbourne at 37 and Australia at 38 years. Relative to metropolitan averages, the 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 8.3%, while the 5 - 14 cohort is underrepresented at 9.3%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has risen from 14.9% to 17.3% of the population, and the 85+ cohort has increased from 3.5% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.8% to 10.8%, and the 55 to 64 bracket declined from 11.1% to 10.0%.
Projections indicate the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 demographic expected to grow by 575 people (27%) from 2,151 to 2,727.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burwood East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 10 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 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 — 482 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,675 at the 2021 Census → 12,465 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 (207031166). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.