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Carlton has an estimated 25,267 residents, up from 16,655 at the 2021 Census — a change of 8,612 people, or 51.7%. Growth has averaged 3.9% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 269 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 13,883 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 from AreaSearch, the resident count in Carlton stands at approximately 25,267 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 8,612 people (51.7%) compared to the 16,655 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 25,267 as of June 2025 alongside 269 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. This population scale translates to a density of 13,883 persons per square kilometer, positioning the locality in the top 10% nationwide on AreaSearch metrics and underscoring intense demand for local land.
Carlton's 51.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outstripped both the state benchmark (9.5%) and national figures, establishing it as an outstanding regional growth hotspot. This demographic rise was overwhelmingly underpinned by international inbound migration, which served as virtually the sole catalyst for population additions in recent times. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as their starting baseline have been integrated by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. Where SA2 coverage is absent from that release, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting figures by aggregating LGA population expansion to the SA2 tier using weighted methods. Age-specific rates of growth calculated via these aggregations are similarly projected across all regions from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, strong demographic momentum is expected to place the area within the top quartile of Australian statistical territories, with Carlton anticipated to add 7,027 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP count, representing an overall expansion of 27.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
498 new dwellings have been approved in Carlton over the past five years, an average of 99 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 100 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% 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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Annual residential approvals in Carlton have averaged roughly 99 dwellings, totaling 498 homes sanctioned over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 8.8 people arrived annually for each completed residence, indicating that inbound demand is substantially outstripping new supply, an imbalance that typically heightens buyer competition and escalates pricing. Furthermore, newly constructed residences carry an average construction value of $641,000, signaling an active focus by developers on upscale, premium builds. Alongside residential construction, commercial approvals have reached $293.0 million this financial year, reflecting substantial commercial development activity.
In relation to Greater Melbourne, Carlton displays considerably subdued per-capita residential construction (72.0% below regional average per person). This constrained level of fresh supply tends to bolster pricing and competition across existing properties, notwithstanding recent upticks in construction activity. Of the latest residential building approvals, 1.0% represent separate houses while 99.0% are comprised of medium and high-density housing formats. Concentrating on higher-density developments offers more accessible price brackets, catering effectively to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. With approximately 162 people per approval, Carlton illustrates the profile of an evolving urban neighborhood. Demographic projections suggest Carlton will incorporate 7,027 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked against the newest quarterly assessment by AreaSearch). Should existing rates of residential delivery persist, additions to dwelling stock could lag behind incoming population growth, potentially heightening competition across the market and underpinning upward price trajectories.
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Development applications around Carlton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carlton, worth an estimated $1.97 billion. A further 179 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $89.4 billion. 63 are already under construction and 74 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and infrastructure upgrades exert a primary influence on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 50 major projects positioned to impact the district. Major developments include the Elgin Towers Carlton Social Housing Redevelopment, Drummond House, the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID), and the Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal, with key local works outlined in the accompanying details.
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183-187 Grattan Street Student Accommodation
Brookfield and Citiplan are constructing a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) tower spanning 183-187 Grattan Street and 166-174 Bouverie Street in Carlton. The multi-storey development delivers over 450 student beds with integrated study halls, communal kitchens, gym facilities, and rooftop terraces. Located immediately adjacent to the University of Melbourne and Parkville Metro Station, it offers premium academic living.
Corkman Irish Pub Reconstruction
Reconstruction of the historic Corkman Irish Pub (formerly the Carlton Inn Hotel) mandated under Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) enforcement orders following its unlawful demolition. The development reconstructs a two-storey heritage-style hospitality venue replicating the original facade and footprint. Works involve precast concrete panels with rendered finish to return the site to hospitality use.
Drummond House
13-storey fully electric residential building with 49 house-sized apartments targeting 8.7-star energy rating. Designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects with smart home technology, wellness amenities, and sustainable design features. Built by Balmain & Co with interiors by Sora Interior Architects.
University Square Master Plan - Stage 2
City of Melbourne is undertaking Stage 2 of the University Square Master Plan to transform surrounding roadways into over 2,500 square metres of high-quality public open space. The project integrates seamlessly with the new Metro Tunnel Parkville Station precinct, closing sections of Barry Street and Leicester Street to install new lawns, biodiverse gardens, seating, and active transport links. Detailed design and delivery coordination follow completion of major rail infrastructure works.
Elgin Towers Carlton Social Housing Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the former Elgin Towers public housing site delivering 248 new modern, accessible and energy-efficient social housing apartments across two new buildings of 15 and 20 storeys. The project replaces 196 ageing dwellings and includes communal open space, private balconies and high sustainability standards. Demolition was completed in April 2026 and construction commenced in May 2026 under Homes Victoria's High-Rise Redevelopment Program.
23-31 Lincoln Square South Student Accommodation
A 14-storey purpose-built student accommodation building located opposite Lincoln Square in Carlton. Developed by HS Optimus Holdings and Fathom Group, the development features 268 student accommodation units (up to 300 beds) alongside ground floor retail, communal study spaces, outdoor terraces, and student amenities.
46-78 Bouverie Street Precinct Development
A major mixed-use precinct development site of 6,561 sqm acquired by SP Setia for 114 million AUD. Located within the former Carlton and United Breweries site, the project plans to deliver residential apartments, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), dining, and retail options.
21-25 Bouverie Street Student Accommodation
A 17-storey purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development by Panorama Investment Corporation comprising 324 student beds across 300 rooms, 641 sqm of communal spaces, and bicycle facilities. The proposal includes the partial retention and restoration of the heritage 1928 Modern Printing Company Warehouse facade.
15,310 residents of Carlton are employed, from a labour force of 16,336. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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. The working-day population is estimated at 30,368, about 120% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Carlton, highlighted by substantial representation across professional services, a 6.3% unemployment rate, and 4.3% job growth over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, 15,310 residents are employed, with the local jobless rate tracking 1.5% above Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, while labor force participation registers at 66.7% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records indicate that 41.6% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome that should be evaluated in the context of Covid-19 restrictions. Key sectors employing local residents include professional & technical services, accommodation & food, as well as health care & social assistance.
Carlton exhibits distinct industry concentration in accommodation & food, where its share of employment reaches 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employment remains modest at 3.0%, underperforming the 9.7% observed regionally. Recording 1.1 workers for every resident as at the Census, the precinct operates as a major employment center, containing a higher volume of jobs than resident workers and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, employment grew by 4.3% while the local workforce expanded by 3.7%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Melbourne generated 2.1% employment expansion and 2.3% labor force growth, alongside a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. Additional guidance on prospective local labor demand is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry composition to assess forward growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying across sectors. Calibrating these sectoral trends against the local workforce indicates Carlton employment could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (noting this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation without factoring in localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Carlton is $1,289 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $652 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $35,381 a year against an average of $54,884. The average runs 55% 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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Aggregated ATO figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show taxpayer income levels within the Carlton SA2 tracking below national averages. Taxpayers in the Carlton SA2 report a median income of $35,381 and an average income of $54,884, contrasting with Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $38,785 (median) and $60,164 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census situates personal, family, and household earnings in Carlton between the 19th and 19th percentiles nationally.
The primary income bracket covers 26.0% of local earners (6,569 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring wider regional trends where 32.8% fall within this band. Cost pressures on housing are pronounced, with residual earnings after shelter costs at 75.1%, ranking in the 11th percentile, while the SEIFA income metric sits in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carlton had 7,099 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 81% apartments. 11% are owned with a mortgage, 76% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $365 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,871 a month. Rent absorbs 28.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the residential composition of Carlton was divided into 1.3% houses and 98.7% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), differing from the Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Carlton trailed metro figures at 13.9%, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (10.5%) or occupied by tenants (75.6%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,871 and median weekly rental outlays were $365, below the Melbourne metro medians of $2,000 and $390 respectively. When assessed against countrywide benchmarks, Carlton's monthly mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas local rents sit below the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carlton counted 7,099 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,770 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 7% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 46% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 36.4% of all local households, divided between couples without children at 21.3%, couples with children at 6.9%, and single parent families at 5.1%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 63.6%, consisting of lone person households at 45.5% and group households at 18.2%. The area's median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.5% of adults in Carlton hold a university qualification, including 35.5% with a bachelor degree and 21.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 6.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 577 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,057 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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Tertiary credentials in Carlton track well above broader regional and national averages, with 59.5% of persons aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared against 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This pronounced educational depth positions the suburb favorably for opportunities within knowledge-oriented sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification category at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (21.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational and technical training accounts for 13.9% of attainments among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (6.4%). Participation rates in formal learning are exceptionally strong, with 48.2% of residents currently undertaking education.
This cohort includes 35.4% attending tertiary institutions, 2.5% enrolled in primary education, and 2.1% participating in secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Carlton reaches 54 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 17,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Carlton encompasses 54 operating transport stops offering a combination of buses and lightrail services. These locations are linked across 29 individual routes, which collectively generate 17,099 weekly passenger trips. Access to the network is outstanding, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop measuring 106 meters. Being an outward-commuting residential population, cars serve as the primary transit mode for 28% of commuters, alongside 24% walking and 15% traveling by train. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.3 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard, while 41.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may incorporate COVID-19 pandemic impacts).
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 2,442 trips per day, translating to roughly 316 weekly trips per individual stop.
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76.9% of residents in Carlton report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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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Mortality metrics and the prevalence of chronic health conditions evaluated by AreaSearch highlight meaningful health pressures in Carlton, with common ailments present across older and younger demographics alike, while private health insurance coverage remains low at around 47% of all residents (~11,824 people). This coverage rate compares against 56.7% for Greater Melbourne and a countrywide benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions (10.1%) and asthma (7.0%) constitute the primary diagnosed medical conditions among Carlton residents, while 76.9% indicated an absence of long-term health ailments, exceeding the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Chronic illness remains particularly low across the working-age demographic. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 5.5% of residents (1,394 people), well below the 15.1% share seen across Greater Melbourne, with national health standings tracking above the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
58.6% of Carlton residents were born overseas and 51.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.3%) and English (15.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Carlton is among the highest nationwide, with 58.6% of residents born abroad and 51.0% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the most widespread faith, accounting for 22.7% of the Carlton population. The most prominent statistical divergence occurs with Buddhism, which is practiced by 6.6% of locals compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental birthplaces, the three most prevalent ancestries in Carlton are Chinese at 20.3% of the community (substantially above the 6.5% regional standard), Other at 18.3%, and English at 15.7%.
Other distinct ethnic concentrations include Spanish ancestry at 0.8% of Carlton residents (versus 0.4% across the region), Vietnamese at 2.0% (versus 1.9%), and Korean at 0.9% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carlton is 23, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 4 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 76.2% 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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Carlton's demographic profile is heavily weighted toward childless young adults. As of August 2026 estimates, children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 44.9% of the local population, compared to 30.5% in Greater Melbourne, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) account for 6.8%, well below the regional proportion of 22.3%. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 23 as at August 2026, a decline from 27 at the 2021 Census, and 14 years younger than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at the 2021 Census (which matched against a national median of 38 at the same Census).
Since that count, the proportion of children and young adults has risen from 36.0% to 44.9%. Forecasts to 2041 indicate that the largest absolute population increase will occur within the young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) cohort, expanding by 3,953 residents (37%) to 14,752, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts will experience the fastest relative surge, increasing 76% to 3,035 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carlton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 21 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 Sep 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 — 269 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,655 at the 2021 Census → 25,267 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 (206041117). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.