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Canadian - Mount Clear has an estimated 12,538 residents, up from 12,225 at the 2021 Census — a change of 313 people, or 2.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 76% of areas nationally. 269 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 563 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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AreaSearch indicates that the resident count of Canadian - Mount Clear stands at approximately 12,538 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 313 individuals (2.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 12,225 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 12,518 from June 2025 alongside 269 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 563 persons per square kilometer, offering ample personal space and room for future expansion. The local growth rate of 2.6% since the census lags the Rest of Vic.
(4.3%) by 1.7 percentage points, showing competitive local dynamics. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 80.4% of the total population increases in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised for each SA2. For areas lacking this coverage, population projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 release are applied, using a weighted aggregation method to scale growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age cohort growth rates from these models are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks suggest substantial gains that place this location within the top quartile of regional areas nationwide, with an expected increase of 4,185 people by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP, representing a 33.2% rise over the 16 years.
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316 new dwellings have been approved in Canadian - Mount Clear over the past five years, an average of 63 a year. That is 5.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual residential approvals in Canadian - Mount Clear average approximately 63 dwellings, with a total of 316 residential units approved across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 44 recorded during FY-26. Given that 1 new resident has arrived per approved home annually over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, supply appears aligned with demand to maintain balanced market conditions. New residential construction averages a value of $191,000, which is below the regional benchmark and suggests affordable purchasing opportunities. Commercial building approvals have reached $195,000 during the current financial year, underlining the dominant residential profile of the locality.
In comparison to the Rest of Vic., construction activity in Canadian - Mount Clear is notably quiet, tracking 57.0% below the regional average on a per capita basis. This limited supply of new dwellings generally supports demand and values for established homes. Recent building approvals consist of 68.0% standalone houses and 32.0% medium and high-density options, offering a diverse selection ranging from family residences to affordable townhouses and apartments. The ratio of 532 people for every single dwelling approval reflects a slow-paced development environment. Long-term forecasts suggest Canadian - Mount Clear will add 4,165 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply may not keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Canadian - Mount Clear
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Canadian - Mount Clear, worth an estimated $174 million. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.9 billion. 33 are already under construction and 40 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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Developments in public infrastructure, major works, and local planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. A total of 29 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Notable initiatives include the Sebastopol Community Hub, the Sovereign Hill Master Plan: Gold Vault, Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3, and the Urban Ripple: Restoring our Yarrowee River and its Little Creeks, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Urban Ripple: Restoring our Yarrowee River and its Little Creeks
A community-led waterways restoration project funded by a Victorian Government Green Links Program grant of $701,000. Led by the Bunanyung Landscape Alliance in partnership with the Yarrowee-Leigh Catchment Group, the project restores 13 sites along Ballarat waterways spanning 80.5 hectares and 9.8 kilometres of the Yarrowee River, Specimen Vale Creek, Canadian Creek and connecting tributaries. Works involve extensive weed control, replanting 39,500 indigenous plants, and creating habitat for threatened species including the Growling Grass Frog, brush-tailed phascogale and platypus.Delivery is led by five local Landcare and Friends groups, with 66 scheduled planting days in 2025 alone. The project also integrates community planting events, Traditional Owner cultural knowledge, and ecological plant selection guided by Ballarat ecologist Tim D'Ombrain's native plant community mapping system. Target completion is 2026.
Sovereign Hill Master Plan: Gold Vault
The Gold Vault is a proposed 1,000 square metre immersive visitor experience and the hero project of Sovereign Hill's 20-year Master Plan. Designed to attract up to 100,000 additional visitors annually, the new pavilion will combine high-security displays of Victoria's most significant gold collection items with interactive digital installations, dramatic lighting and curated artefacts from Sovereign Hill, the Victorian State Collection and partner institutions. The project will also deliver a redesigned arrival and orientation zone with new Welcome to Country experiences, retail and amenities.Sovereign Hill received 500,000 dollars from the Victorian Enabling Tourism Fund in 2024 to develop the schematic design, and the 17.9 million dollar build is currently the headline ask in the Ballarat. Now and Into the Future: Enabling Growth 2026 advocacy campaign ahead of the 2026 Victorian state election. The project is forecast to create between 124 and 168 construction jobs and 21 to 37 ongoing jobs, and will incorporate solar panels and energy-efficient design as part of Sovereign Hill's transition to net zero energy, waste and water.
The Roads Mount Clear
A residential homesite community developed by Hygge Property in Mount Clear, south of the Ballarat CBD, set beside the Woowookarung Regional Park with Canadian Creek running through the site. The Roads comprises 48 homesites ranging from 505sqm to 1764sqm, released across a Lifestyle Collection and standard homesite range. Stage 1 is titled and sold out, Stage 2 is titled with construction of new homes underway, and 16 homesites remain available for sale as of mid-2026.The estate is within walking distance of childcare, primary and secondary schools, and local shopping.
Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3
Stage 3 of Delacombe Town Centre is under construction and will expand the retail precinct with a new Coles, ALDI, approximately 13 to 14 specialty retail stores, additional parking and supporting infrastructure, strengthening the centre as the primary shopping destination for Ballarat's growing western and southern suburbs.
Ballarat Regional Animal Facility
A new regional animal management facility providing modern kennels, veterinary services, adoption facilities, education centre and administration offices. The $8 million facility will replace aging infrastructure and provide enhanced animal welfare standards, community education programs and improved adoption services for the Ballarat region.
Mount Clear Childcare Centre
Believe Early Learning received a planning permit from the City of Ballarat on 21 January 2026 for a 124-place childcare centre at 7 Recreation Road, Mount Clear. The approved centre spans eight activity rooms, including two nursery rooms, one room for one and two year olds, three toddler rooms, and two preschooler rooms, plus food preparation, laundry, staffing and reception areas. It was set to be the first Ballarat centre to offer extended hours, operating from 6:30am to 7pm.However, Believe Early Learning entered voluntary administration on 10 April 2026, placing the future of the site in doubt while an administrator assesses the company's position. The company's two existing regional Victorian centres, at Eaglehawk and Mooroopna, are continuing to operate during the administration process. This project is a standalone childcare development; it is unrelated to the separate childcare and medical centre proposal (PLP/2024/228) at 107-109 Whitehorse Road, Mount Clear.
Victoria and Albert Streets Streetscape Project
A $924,000 streetscape improvement project enhancing Sebastopol's main shopping precinct from north of Birdwood Avenue to Ophir Street. Works include landscaping, new trees, improved parking, pedestrian safety, accessibility upgrades, outdoor dining spaces and beautification of the area.
Hertford Street Bike Path
A $2.1 million shared path connecting Ballarat's north to the CBD, running along Hertford Street from existing paths at Russell Square to connect with planned infrastructure near the railway line. The project includes improved lighting, landscaping, and safer pedestrian and cycling connections.
6,638 residents of Canadian - Mount Clear are employed, from a labour force of 6,963. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 66.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,489, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong representation in key service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.7%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,638, while the local jobless rate sat 1.0% higher than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%. Participation in the labor force is relatively typical, standing at 66.1% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data shows that a moderate 20.3% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns. Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The education & training sector is particularly prominent, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, agricultural, forestry, and fishing activities are minimally represented at 0.9%, compared to the regional average of 7.5%. The balance between the local working population and resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities within the area are limited. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force grew by 0.3% while total employment fell by 0.7%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment drop by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decline in its unemployment rate. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for local demand patterns. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment distribution suggests Canadian - Mount Clear could see job numbers grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that excludes local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Canadian - Mount Clear is $1,396 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $733 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,521 a year against an average of $69,540. 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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Aggregated ATO data from AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayer incomes in the Canadian - Mount Clear SA2 are slightly above the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $54,521 and the average is $69,540, compared to Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $59,766 for median income and $76,230 for average income as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are modest, placing between the 28th and 35th percentiles.
The largest income bracket consists of weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999, representing 31.4% of taxpayers (3,936 residents), which is similar to the wider regional proportion of 30.3%. Financial pressures regarding housing are notable, with 84.7% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 29th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Canadian - Mount Clear had 4,863 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 4% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,387 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Canadian - Mount Clear consists of 82.8% standalone houses and 17.2% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. The rate of outright home ownership is 30.2%, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average, with the remaining homes being purchased under a mortgage (33.3%) or occupied by tenants (36.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,387 is below the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent is $295, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285.
On a national scale, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Canadian - Mount Clear counted 4,863 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 62.6% of the local area, consisting of couples with children at 23.5%, couples without children at 25.6%, and single parent families at 12.4%. The remaining 37.4% are non-family households, which include single person households at 32.0% and group households at 5.5%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.0% of adults in Canadian - Mount Clear hold a university qualification, including 18.3% with a bachelor degree and 7.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.9% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,115 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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 is a defining characteristic of this community, with university attainment rates at 29.0% among residents aged 15 and over, exceeding both the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% and the wider SA4 region average of 24.6%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are most common at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and vocational training is also well represented, with 34.1% of the population aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 22.9%. Student numbers are high in the community, with 30.6% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 9.7% in primary schools, 7.8% in secondary schools, and 6.3% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Canadian - Mount Clear reaches 63 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 910 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit infrastructure features 63 active transport stops within Canadian - Mount Clear. These facilities are served by 4 routes, which generate 909 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is generally good, with residents living an average of 256 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the dominant mode of travel at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per household, which is lower than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 20.3% of residents recorded working from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit services average 129 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to approximately 14 weekly services per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.3% of residents in Canadian - Mount Clear report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges in mortality rates and chronic health conditions across various age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the average SA2 rate, standing at approximately 54% of the population, or about 6,757 people, compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 12.6% and 9.9% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 61.3% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. Chronic disease rates are elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.6% of the population (2,332 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health outcomes for local seniors rank similarly to the broader national population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Canadian - Mount Clear is largely Australian-born, at 86.6% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (27.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Canadian - Mount Clear is lower than average, with citizens representing 88.2% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 86.6%, and English-only speakers at home representing 91.3%. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 41.5% of residents. The most distinct variance from regional averages is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.3% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic. The most common ancestries reported are English at 30.1%, Australian at 27.1%, and Irish at 11.5%. Certain European backgrounds show higher representation than the regional average, with Scottish ancestry at 9.7% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 2.1% (compared to 1.7%), and French at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Canadian - Mount Clear is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 36 years in Canadian - Mount Clear is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 years and the national average of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age group is well represented at 17.9%, whereas the 55 - 64 cohort is smaller at 9.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 15.9% to 17.9%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.2% to 10.7%. Long-term forecasts to 2041 indicate significant shifts, led by a 63% increase in the 25 to 34 cohort (adding 1,402 people to reach 3,644 from 2,241), contrasted with a modest 10% increase in the 65 to 74 cohort (adding 120 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Canadian - Mount Clear
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 17 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 — 269 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,225 at the 2021 Census → 12,538 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 (201011483). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.