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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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Burwood is approximately 15,525 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,189 residents (25.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,336 people. This shift is deduced using the ABS estimated resident population of 15,480 as of June 2025 alongside an extra 172 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. Such a population size results in a density of 3,080 persons per square kilometer, putting the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The 25.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census outstripped both the wider SA4 region (8.9%) and the state, establishing the suburb as a primary driver of regional expansion.
Overseas migration was the main catalyst for this population increase, accounting for roughly 98.4% of total population growth in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a base year of 2022, are utilized by AreaSearch for individual SA2 districts. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are applied, adjusted via a weighted aggregation process mapping LGA population trends to SA2 divisions. Age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also extended to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate substantial expansion within the upper quartile of nationwide statistical zones, with the suburb anticipated to add 4,414 people by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 28.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
372 new dwellings have been approved in Burwood (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 74 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 34% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 121, running ahead of 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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Annual residential building approvals in Burwood average approximately 74, totaling 372 dwelling approvals during the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with an additional 111 registered during FY-26 to date. With an average of 5.4 incoming residents per completed dwelling annually over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction rates fall short of demand, typically driving up values and intensifiying market competition, while the expected construction cost of new homes averages $453,000, representing a premium over the regional baseline that points to high-quality builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $62.6 million in the current financial year, indicating strong corporate investment in the area.
The rate of per-capita residential approvals in Burwood is roughly two-thirds of the Greater Melbourne level, ranking at the 55th percentile across Australia. Recent construction data highlights that 34.0% of approvals are for detached houses, whereas 66.0% are for attached designs. This focus on higher-density options provides budget-friendly options for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. This represents a major shift from the existing housing stock where houses make up 55.0%, showing constraints on vacant land and evolving homebuyer preferences. With approximately 290 residents for each new dwelling approval, the local real estate sector continues to mature. Demographic projections suggest the local population will expand by 4,369 citizens up to 2041 according to recent quarterly assessments from AreaSearch. Under current construction trajectories, residential development may not keep pace with this influx, which could intensify demand and put upward pressure on property valuations.
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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 132 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $135.3 billion. 30 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Changes in local infrastructure, key developments, and urban planning policies are crucial factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 16 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works comprise the 145-155 Burwood Highway Development, the Suburban Rail Loop East - Burwood Station, the 133 Burwood Highway Development, and the Warrigal Road Cycling Infrastructure, with the following index highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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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 63.9%. 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 is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong concentration of professionals, a jobless rate of 5.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,470, while the local unemployment rate stood 0.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and the participation rate of 63.9% was notably lower than the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that 33.7% of the employed population worked remotely from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, along with education & training. Accommodation & food services displays a notable concentration, with a workforce share that is 1.5 times the broader regional average. In contrast, the construction sector accounts for a relatively low 6.2% of local jobs compared to 9.7% across the region. At the time of the Census, there were 0.6 employed individuals for every resident, pointing to a relatively strong local labor market. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.9% and the labor force grew by 2.6%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point rise in the jobless rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in jobs, a 2.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National occupational projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide an indication of future employment trends in the suburb. These projections, modeling five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry distribution. On a national level, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will experience varied trajectories. Aligning these national patterns with the local workforce composition suggests job numbers could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not integrate local population dynamics.
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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According to the most recent ATO postcode statistics for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Burwood SA2 earn a median income of $46,183 and an average of $66,071. These figures sit slightly below national averages, and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, local earnings are estimated at roughly $50,626 for the median and $72,427 for the average as of March 2026. In the Census, individual weekly earnings placed at the 17th percentile ($637 weekly), whereas household incomes ranked higher at the 39th percentile.
The dominant household weekly income range is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 27.6% of residents (4,284 people), comparable to the regional rate of 32.8%. Residents experience notable housing affordability constraints, retaining 79.5% of their income, which corresponds to the 35th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
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 most recent Census, the housing distribution in Burwood consisted of 55.4% detached homes and 44.6% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates matched the Melbourne metropolitan level of 31.4%, with mortgaged properties representing 27.2% and rented properties accounting for 41.4% of the market. Median monthly home loan repayments were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at $2,457, and the median weekly rent stood at $401, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390, respectively.
Nationally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, while local rents also surpass the nationwide average 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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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 60.5%, consisting of couples with children at 25.4%, childless couples at 22.5%, and single parent households at 10.6%. The remaining 39.5% are non-family arrangements, including single-person households at 29.6% and shared group households at 9.9% of all homes. The typical household size of 2.4 residents is 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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Academic achievements in Burwood are considerably higher than standard rates, with 47.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This strong educational profile supports engagement in the professional and knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 28.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical training accounts for 20.8% of qualifications for residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificate courses at 10.0%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 37.7% of residents currently attending an educational institution.
This includes 18.2% studying at the tertiary level, 7.0% enrolled in high schools, and 6.1% attending primary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Burwood (Vic.) reaches 75 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 8,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Trams 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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A review of local transit options shows 75 active public transport stops in Burwood, providing access to lightrail and bus networks. The transit network consists of 16 separate routes, which support 8,591 weekly passenger trips. Public transport access is solid, with a typical distance of 204 meters from homes to the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 74%, followed by 8% utilizing trains, and 7% using buses. Household car ownership stands at an average of 1.1 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan standard.
A notable 33.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, as recorded in the 2021 Census, which could be associated with COVID-19 pandemic settings. On average, local transit routes run 1,227 trips daily, which translates to roughly 114 weekly services per stop.
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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 health trends indicates strong outcomes in Burwood, as measured by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses, with younger age groups showing particularly low rates of typical medical conditions. Private health insurance membership stands slightly below the standard SA2 benchmark at roughly 52% of residents (~8,057 people), compared to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. The most frequently reported medical diagnoses locally are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.4 and 6.1% of citizens, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.4% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.3% of the community (2,069 people), which is below the metropolitan rate of 15.0%. Elderly residents experience favorable health status overall, although their national standing is lower than that of the younger 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 a prominent feature of Burwood, where 49.0% of residents speak a non-English language at home and 50.7% were born in another country. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 39.2% of the local population. Notably, Buddhism shows a strong relative concentration at 7.3% of residents, compared to 4.2% throughout metropolitan Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background, the three most common heritages in Burwood are Chinese, representing 21.1% of the population, which is well above the regional benchmark of 6.5%, followed by English at 16.4%, and Australian at 14.7%. Significant variations also appear in other backgrounds: Sri Lankan ancestry accounts for 1.7% of the local population (compared to 0.8% across the region), Greek heritage is at 3.7% (vs 2.7%), and Indian background represents 5.9% (vs 4.2%).
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. 51.2% 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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With a median age of 30 years, Burwood has a significantly younger population profile than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, the suburb shows a higher concentration of individuals aged 15 - 24 (28.7%) and a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (6.2%). The representation of the 15 - 24 demographic is substantially higher than the national average of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, an influx of younger residents has reduced the median age by 2.9 years to 30.
Specific demographic shifts show the 15 to 24 age group expanding from 21.1% to 28.7% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 19.3% to 22.5%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 10.8% to 8.3%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 8.4% to 6.2%. Long-term projections for 2041 anticipate notable demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to expand the most at 41%, growing by 1,417 people to reach 4,908.
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 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 2026 this month 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 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 — 172 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (207031165). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.