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California Gully - Eaglehawk has an estimated 13,759 residents, up from 12,949 at the 2021 Census — a change of 810 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 387 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 49.8% of that increase. That puts 418 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of California Gully - Eaglehawk stands at roughly 13,759 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 810 people (6.3%) compared to the 12,949 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment incorporates an estimated resident population count of 13,524 published by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 387 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a population density of 417 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous personal space and scope for future expansion. Outperforming both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (4.4%), California Gully - Eaglehawk's 6.3% increase positions it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 49.8% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and overseas migration also delivered positive contributions. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In areas where such figures are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, applying a population growth weighted aggregation method to convert LGA numbers to SA2 divisions. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth rates derived from these aggregations are also implemented. Demographic modeling indicates the locality ranks within the top quartile among regional areas nationwide for projected population expansion, with an anticipated increase of 5,022 persons through to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 34.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
457 new dwellings have been approved in California Gully - Eaglehawk over the past five years, an average of 91 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 91 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% 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 across California Gully - Eaglehawk have averaged approximately 91 new homes annually, amounting to 457 homes across the past 5 financial years. With an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), residential supply aligns closely with demand to support market stability. Furthermore, approved dwellings show an average value of $347,000, sitting below regional benchmarks and offering accessible pricing for home purchasers. Underscoring the predominantly residential character of the area, commercial development approvals reached $1.8 million during this financial year.
Per capita building activity across California Gully - Eaglehawk tracks closely with Rest of Vic., sustaining balanced market conditions in step with the surrounding territory. Detached houses account for 95.0% of recent residential approvals compared to 5.0% for medium and high-density housing, preserving a low-density suburban landscape suited to buyers looking for larger allotments. Building activity reflects around 159 people per dwelling approval, reinforcing the low-density profile of the local market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, California Gully - Eaglehawk is projected to welcome 4,786 residents through to 2041. If future building volumes remain at current levels, housing creation may fail to match population inflows, potentially driving heightened buyer competition and supporting property value increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around California Gully - Eaglehawk
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside California Gully - Eaglehawk, worth an estimated $162 million. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.1 billion. 32 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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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Strategic planning policies, local infrastructure investments, and major capital works exert a fundamental influence over local community progress. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 public and private initiatives positioned to shape the locality. Notable developments encompass Virginia Hill, Bendigo, Barrell Street Childcare Centre, California Gully Oval Upgrade, and Watson Avenue Childcare Centre, with further information on the most influential works outlined below.
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Barrell Street Childcare Centre
Single-storey childcare centre for up to 110 children across four rooms, including demolition of the existing dwelling, outdoor play areas and a minor reduction in on-site car parking. City of Greater Bendigo issued a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit on March 17, 2025 subject to conditions.
Virginia Hill, Bendigo
Part of the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build, this project in the Virginia Hill neighbourhood of Eaglehawk, Bendigo, will deliver 129 modern, accessible and energy-efficient social housing and affordable rental homes in a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom options, replacing 64 ageing public housing dwellings. At least 5% of homes are fully accessible for people with disabilities. All homes achieve a minimum 7-star NatHERS rating and Silver standard Liveable Housing Australia guidelines. Site clearing and early works commenced November 2025 and are scheduled to run through to August 2026, with main construction starting mid-2026 and full completion expected in 2028.
California Gully Oval Upgrade
Upgrades proposed to facilities at California Gully Recreation Reserve (California Gully Oval) to increase community use for sport and recreation, supporting the Eaglehawk Junior Football Club and the California Gully Cricket Club. The reserve currently includes an AFL/cricket oval, cricket training nets, a pavilion with two changerooms, a kiosk, and a playspace.
Poplar Street Townhouse Development
Permit approved 32 lot subdivision with 32 townhouse dwellings on an 8,878 m2 site in the General Residential Zone. Site servicing and ground works appear completed. The parcel is currently for sale with Ray White Bendigo and Savills, seeking a developer to deliver the townhouses.
Watson Avenue Childcare Centre
Permit-approved childcare project on a 3,042 sqm site at 5-7 Watson Avenue, with endorsed plans for a 136-place early learning centre. The site previously held a Goldrush-era bakery, grocer and residence, which were demolished ahead of construction, and a mature ironbark tree at the rear of the property was removed in 2023, prompting local concerns about tree and heritage protection in Greater Bendigo. The project is being delivered by Melbourne-based Mason Developments, a boutique developer specialising in childcare centres.The site was sold in 2024, with marketing indicating an agreement for lease with a national childcare operator (20 + 10 + 10 years). Located close to Eaglehawk town centre and near Lightning Reef Primary School and California Gully Primary School, the facility is positioned to serve working families in Bendigo's north-west.
Eden Academy Eaglehawk Childcare Centre
A childcare project pre-leased to Eden Academy.
Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade - Electronic Train Order (ETO) System
Delivery of a modernised electronic train order (ETO) system on the Bendigo regional network, covering the corridors to Swan Hill and Echuca. The ETO system enables additional services to Epsom and Eaglehawk and supports tripled weekday services between Bendigo and Echuca, along with faster, more reliable journeys.
Raywood Railway Station
New railway station on Swan Hill line featuring single-sided platform, car parking, bus stops, cycling facilities, lighting and CCTV. Part of $49.6 million Bendigo Metro 3 project providing regional rail access.
6,088 residents of California Gully - Eaglehawk are employed, from a labour force of 6,463. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 58.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,747, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The employment landscape in California Gully - Eaglehawk reflects a mix of white and blue collar roles, with essential services playing a significant part of the local economy. The area recorded an unemployment rate of 5.8% alongside an estimated employment growth of 1.5% during the previous year. By March 2026, the total number of residents employed stood at 6,088. This unemployment figure was 2.1% higher than the corresponding rate in Regional Vic., which stood at 3.7%. Workforce participation in California Gully - Eaglehawk was slightly lower than the standard, registering at 58.3% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.
Data from Census responses indicated that only 10.2% of residents worked from home, a figure that likely reflects the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures. Resident employment is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. Health care & social assistance represents a key regional specialization, commanding a local workforce proportion 1.2 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.9% of local workers compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic.. A comparison between resident workers and local Census workplace counts suggests limited employment capacity directly within the suburb boundaries. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.5% and the labor force grew by 0.8%, reducing the jobless rate by 0.7 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe across Regional Vic., jobs contracted by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment declined 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term hiring outlooks for California Gully - Eaglehawk can be evaluated via national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, total workforce demand is expected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Applying these national industry trends to the area's specific economic makeup indicates local employment increases of 6.2% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation without integrating local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in California Gully - Eaglehawk is $1,223 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $660 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,037 a year against an average of $55,905. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics at postcode level released by the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $51,037 and a mean of $55,905 in the California Gully - Eaglehawk SA2, both sitting beneath national levels and comparing to a median of $50,954 and mean of $62,728 across Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 9.62% since financial year 2023 lifts estimated levels to approximately $55,947 (median) and $61,283 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and personal measures, Census incomes in California Gully - Eaglehawk sit between the 14th and 20th percentiles nationally.
Looking at earnings brackets, 30.3% of the community (4,168 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, matching the 30.3% share observed across the wider metropolitan region. Housing costs place heavy strain on household budgets, with remaining income averaging 84.0%, placing the area in the 16th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
California Gully - Eaglehawk had 5,178 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data on residential housing in California Gully - Eaglehawk shows separate houses making up 94.9% of the dwelling stock while 5.2% consists of other formats (such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Home ownership stands at 32.8%, trailing the wider Regional Vic. level, with mortgaged properties comprising 36.5% and rental properties accounting for 30.7%. Median monthly mortgage costs of $1,300 sat below the Regional Vic. benchmark of $1,430, while median weekly rent was $280 compared to $285 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments fall well short of the $1,863 Australian norm, and weekly rents track significantly below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
California Gully - Eaglehawk counted 5,178 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,502 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 65.0% of dwellings, including 24.5% couples without children, 23.1% couples with children, and 15.8% single parent households. Non-family residences make up the remaining 35.0%, consisting of lone person occupants at 31.9% and group arrangements at 3.1%. The typical household contains 2.4 people, matching the Regional Vic. standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.7% of adults in California Gully - Eaglehawk hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,446 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 937 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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Higher education qualifications present a local development priority, with university attainment standing at 14.7% compared to the VIC benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for future education programs. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees comprise 10.0%, postgraduate credentials account for 2.4%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 39.7% of citizens aged 15+ holding trade credentials, divided between certificates (30.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.0%). Engagement with formal learning is strong throughout the community, with 28.0% of residents actively undertaking study. This cohort encompasses 10.4% attending primary school, 7.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing higher education programs.
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Public transport in California Gully - Eaglehawk reaches 79 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 390 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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The local transit network in California Gully - Eaglehawk comprises 79 active transport stops providing train connections. Operating across 10 individual routes, these facilities generate 2,970 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is generally convenient, with residents situated an average of 394 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential function, commuting is predominantly outbound, and private vehicles remain the dominant choice at 96%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. At the 2021 Census, 10.2% of workers worked from home, a figure influenced by pandemic conditions at the time.
Across the entire network, service frequencies average 424 trips per day, which translates to roughly 37 weekly trips per stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.4% of residents in California Gully - Eaglehawk report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Analysis of chronic disease rates and mortality by AreaSearch indicates noticeable health pressures in California Gully - Eaglehawk affecting younger as well as older residents, alongside a low rate of private health insurance held by roughly 48% of the populace (~6,535 people). In comparison, private coverage stands at 50.5% across Regional Vic. and 55.7% nationwide. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the two most widespread diagnosed health concerns locally, impacting 12.7 and 10.8% of the community respectively, while 58.4% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness, creating significant wellness challenges. Senior citizens aged 65 and over comprise 19.3% of the populace (2,652 people), tracking below the 24.0% regional proportion in Regional Vic., with health metrics among older residents mirroring broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
California Gully - Eaglehawk is largely Australian-born, at 90.5% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (31.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in California Gully - Eaglehawk register below regional averages, with 90.5% of the community born in Australia, 90.3% holding citizenship, and 92.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the most common religious denomination, practiced by 42.9% of residents. Meanwhile, Buddhism shows a notable local concentration at 1.8% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic.. Looking at parental background and ancestral heritage, the three most prevalent lineages in California Gully - Eaglehawk are English (32.2%), Australian (31.5%), and Irish (9.1%). Other specific ancestries show varying distributions, including Scottish at 8.3% locally (vs 8.8% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 2.7% (vs 1.4%), and German at 3.3% (vs 3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of California Gully - Eaglehawk is 38. 28.4% 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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Compared to Regional Vic., California Gully - Eaglehawk exhibits a younger overall demographic profile. Based on figures to August 2026, individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 29.0% of the population versus 23.1% across Regional Vic., whereas residents aged 65+ account for 19.3% against a 24.0% regional share. The estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 5 years below the Regional Vic. median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 age cohort has grown from 26.1% to an estimated 29.0% of total residents.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest population expansion is projected within this 25 - 44 bracket, which is forecast to increase by 2,562 residents (64%) to reach 6,556.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for California Gully - Eaglehawk
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 8 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 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 — 387 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,949 at the 2021 Census → 13,759 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 (202011019). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.