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Burwood (Vic.) has an estimated 15,525 residents, up from 12,336 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,189 people, or 25.9%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 172 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 98.4% of that increase. That puts 3,080 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 demographic assessments by AreaSearch, Burwood registers a resident count of approximately 15,525 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 12,336 people documented in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 3,189 people (25.9%). This estimate incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,480 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 172 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 3,080 persons per square kilometer, positioning the locality within the upper quartile of territories analyzed across Australia. Surpassing both Victoria as a whole and the wider SA4 region (8.9%), Burwood's 25.9% expansion post-2021 establishes it as a standout performer in regional growth.
The influx was overwhelmingly propelled by overseas migration, which made up around 98.4% of total population additions in recent times. Projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, using weighted aggregation models to step down LGA population trajectory to the SA2 tier. Projected age cohort growth rates generated from these models are similarly applied to all districts for the 2032 to 2041 period. Anticipated demographic shifts suggest the suburb will rank within the top quartile nationwide for expansion, with forecasts pointing to an increase of 4,439 persons up to 2041 based on recent annual ERP counts, representing an overall rise of 28.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
403 new dwellings have been approved in Burwood (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 80 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 80 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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 Burwood average roughly 80 dwellings annually, totaling 403 homes authorized across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these same 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), approximately 5 people entered the suburb annually per completed residence, showing that resident demand comfortably outpaces new construction—a dynamic typically fueling heightened purchaser competition and capital appreciation. The expected construction cost of incoming stock averages $565,000, which sits above broader regional benchmarks and underscores an emphasis on premium builds. Commercial activity has also been robust, with $62.6 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year.
Burwood exhibits 13.0% less per-capita residential construction volume than Greater Melbourne, yet it places in the 68th percentile nationally among evaluated locations. The composition of approved dwellings consists of 30.0% detached houses and 70.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density formats delivers accessible entry points for buyers, catering effectively to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It also marks a noticeable transition away from the existing property footprint (where detached houses comprise 55.0%), reflecting constraints on development parcels as well as adapting to changing lifestyle preferences and buyer budgets. A figure of approximately 202 people per dwelling approval characterizes Burwood as an evolving market. Moving forward, projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate Burwood will add 4,394 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, additions to the dwelling stock could lag behind incoming population growth, which may heighten buyer competition and reinforce stronger property price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Burwood (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Burwood (Vic.), worth an estimated $68 billion. A further 133 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $135.3 billion. 31 are already under construction and 43 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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Major planning initiatives, transport upgrades, and civic infrastructure projects play a critical role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 projects likely to exert an influence on the area. Leading undertakings encompass the 145-155 Burwood Highway Development, Suburban Rail Loop East - Burwood Station, the 133 Burwood Highway Development, and Warrigal Road Cycling Infrastructure, with key details on priority schemes outlined below.
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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].
Suburban Rail Loop East - Burwood Station
Burwood Station is a key underground hub within the 26km SRL East rail line, providing the first rail connection to Deakin University. The station features a 94m platform 18m below ground, a pedestrian overpass across Burwood Highway, and a new bus interchange on Sinnott Street. In 2026, works include the assembly and launch of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) towards Glen Waverley and Box Hill, construction of acoustic sheds to manage noise, and the naturalisation of Gardiners Creek.The project supports 70,000 new homes across the corridor and aims to double local employment to 24,000 jobs by completion.
Deakin University Burwood Campus Expansion
Ongoing transformation of Deakin University's Melbourne Burwood Campus through multiple staged building projects. Works include Stage 2 engineering laboratory expansion in Building B (DS Architects appointed August 2024), refurbishment of teaching and learning spaces across multiple buildings, and food outlet upgrades (Market Hall completion expected mid-2026). The campus is also directly benefiting from the adjacent Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Burwood Station, currently under active construction by contractor Terra Verde with tunnel boring machine launch shafts complete and station box works underway.The SRL Burwood Station, expected operational by 2035, will deliver the first direct train service to the campus, with a pedestrian overpass connecting the station to the university precinct.
170 Highbury Road Medical, Childcare and Residential Development
A 3-storey mixed-use development featuring a medical centre for up to 22 practitioners, a 128-place childcare centre, ground floor cafe, and 12 residential apartments over basement parking.
Roberts Reserve Masterplan & Sports Pavilion
Major upgrade to Roberts Reserve in Box Hill South, delivering a new community sports pavilion with modern change rooms and social space, improved sports fields and courts, upgraded paths and lighting, and more accessible open space for local clubs and residents.
Deakin University Law School Building
Nine-level, 20,000 sqm law school building featuring flexible learning spaces, student support services, and sustainable design. Achieved 5 Star Green Star rating with rooftop solar panels and rainwater harvesting. Innovative design replaces traditional lecture theatres.
Deakin University Campus Infrastructure Upgrades
Ongoing infrastructure upgrades at Melbourne Burwood Campus including new buildings, accessibility improvements, and facility enhancements to support the university community of over 30,000 students and 2,000 staff members.
Park View Burwood
Boutique apartment development by Norus Projects offering 45 apartments ranging from 1, 2 & 3 bedroom configurations. Features 80mm European marble countertops, premium Bosch appliances, and expansive double-glazed windows. Located near Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre and Deakin University with excellent public transport access including tram 75.
8,470 residents of Burwood (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 8,964. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 63.7%. 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 labour pool in Burwood features high levels of education and prominent participation in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.5% and a 1.9% rise in estimated employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,470, while the local jobless rate sits 0.7% above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Furthermore, the local participation rate of 63.7% trails Greater Melbourne's 70.1% by a considerable margin. Census returns highlighted that 33.7% of local workers were based at home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during Covid-19 must be kept in mind.
Residents are predominantly employed across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Notably, accommodation & food demonstrates pronounced local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, construction exhibits lower representation, employing 6.2% of the local workforce relative to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. A ratio of 0.6 workers per resident recorded at the Census demonstrates above-average access to local employment opportunities. Analysis by AreaSearch using ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, a 1.9% gain in employment was accompanied by a 2.6% increase in the labour pool, elevating the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment lift 2.1% and the labour force expand 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. National employment modeling from Mar-26 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provides further perspective on anticipated workforce demand in Burwood over five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different sectors. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Burwood's current industry composition indicates potential local employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for context and excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Burwood (Vic.) is $1,564 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $637 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,183 a year against an average of $66,071. The average runs 43% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 reviewed by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings across the Burwood SA2 sit slightly underneath national midpoints, showing a median of $46,183 and an average of $66,071. These figures sit below Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $50,626 for median income and $72,427 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local individual earnings at the 17th percentile ($637 weekly), whereas household earnings tracked higher at the 39th percentile.
Income distribution metrics reveal that 27.6% of residents (4,284 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with the 32.8% observed regionally. Affordability pressures remain intense, with households retaining only 79.5% of income (ranking at the 35th percentile), while the area occupies the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burwood (Vic.) had 4,481 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 55% detached houses and 13% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $401 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,457 a month. Rent absorbs 25.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.3%. 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, residential accommodation across Burwood was split between 55.4% separate houses and 44.6% other property types (encompassing semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative housing forms), contrasting with the wider metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matched metropolitan levels at 31.4%, while remaining households held mortgages (27.2%) or lived in rental properties (41.4%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $2,457, exceeding the Greater Melbourne median of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $401 compared to the regional figure of $390.
On a national scale, local monthly mortgage repayments markedly exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burwood (Vic.) counted 4,481 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,639 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the primary living arrangement at 60.5% of the total, comprising couples with children (25.4%), couples without children (22.5%), and single parent families (10.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 39.5%, consisting of single-person households at 29.6% and share houses at 9.9%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.3% of adults in Burwood (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 28.1% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,123 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,139 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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Burwood demonstrates exceptional rates of formal educational attainment, with 47.3% of the population aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, outperforming both the Australian benchmark of 30.4% and the VIC average of 33.4%. This strong academic profile equips the local workforce effectively for skilled, knowledge-oriented industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share of credentials at 28.1%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational accreditations account for 20.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (10.0%). Engagement in learning pathways is widespread throughout the community, with 37.7% of residents actively enrolled in educational programs.
This student cohort includes 18.2% attending higher education institutions, 7.0% in secondary schooling, and 6.1% enrolled in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Burwood (Vic.) reaches 75 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 9,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 infrastructure within Burwood features 75 active transport stops spanning both bus routes and lightrail services. These locations are served across 17 individual routes, supplying an aggregate of 9,393 weekly passenger trips. Network convenience is solid, with local residents situated an average distance of 204 meters from their nearest transport node. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outbound travel dominates work journeys; private vehicles serve as the primary mode for 74% of commuters, alongside 8% by train and 7% by bus. Average vehicle ownership sits below regional figures at 1.1 per dwelling.
Additionally, 33.7% of the workforce operated from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Across the entire network, service scheduling delivers an average of 1,341 trips per day, which translates to roughly 125 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.4% of residents in Burwood (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% 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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Data on local health parameters reflects strong well-being across Burwood, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence showing notably low rates of common medical conditions among younger residents. Uptake of private health insurance is slightly lower than the broader SA2 average, covering approximately 52% of the population (~8,057 people) compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most widespread health issues reported locally, experienced by 6.1% and 7.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.4% of the population indicated an absence of any long-term medical conditions, tracking above the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 12.9% of the local population (2,008 people), which is lower than the metropolitan proportion of 15.1%. While health outcomes for older residents exceed standard benchmarks, their relative standing nationwide is more modest than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.7% of Burwood (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 49.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.1%) and English (16.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Burwood, where 50.7% of residents were born overseas and 49.0% communicate in a language other than English within the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 39.2% of the population. However, Buddhism displays the strongest relative concentration, accounting for 7.3% of local residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental ancestry, the three most prominent heritages in Burwood are Chinese at 21.1% (substantially exceeding the regional baseline of 6.5%), English at 16.4%, and Australian at 14.7%. Specific ethnic representations also diverge noticeably from broader metropolitan patterns, including Indian ancestry at 5.9% (vs 4.2%), Greek ancestry at 3.7% (vs 2.7%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 1.7% (vs 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burwood (Vic.) is 30, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 3 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 51.9% 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 demographic profile of Burwood is distinctly youthful and largely pre-family. Estimates from AreaSearch as of August 2026 indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 37.3% of the community compared to 30.5% in Greater Melbourne, while mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) represent 15.3% versus 22.3% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 30 as at August 2026, decreasing from 33 at the 2021 Census and remaining 7 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that same Census (when the national median was 38).
The most pronounced proportional reduction since the Census occurred among mature adults and young retirees, falling from 19.8% to an estimated 15.3%. This is largely explained by cohort progression: the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 8.4% to an estimated 5.9%, while the 15 to 24 band expanded from 21.1% to 28.3%, reflecting residents aging into the next bracket rather than fresh arrivals. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain will be among younger working-age adults (25 - 44), rising by 1,833 residents (34%) to reach 7,178. In percentage terms, retirees and seniors (65+) will experience the fastest growth, expanding by 50% to 3,013 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burwood (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 11 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 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 172 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,336 at the 2021 Census → 15,525 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 (207031165). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.