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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. 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Carlton stands at approximately 25,267 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 8,612 people (51.7%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 16,655 residents. The update is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 25,267 and 60 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population numbers produce a density of 13,883 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest 10% of all Australian locations analyzed and highlighting the high demand for local land. The 51.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state figure of 9.3% and the national average, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
This population increase was almost exclusively fueled by overseas migration, which served as the sole contributor to recent gains. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch adopts the projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories where these figures are unavailable, AreaSearch uses the 2023 LGA and regional projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them through a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA level down to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics by age bracket derived from these aggregations are also projected across all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate substantial population growth within the top national quartile, with the suburb projected to add 7,131 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total expansion of 28.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
252 new dwellings have been approved in Carlton over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 270, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Carlton has recorded an average of approximately 50 new residential approvals annually, amounting to 252 homes during the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26248 approvals have been logged. With an average of 17.5 new residents per built dwelling arriving over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand outstrips new construction, which typically triggers price increases and heightened competition among buyers, while newly constructed properties show an average value of $587,000, indicating that builders are focusing on the higher-end, premium sector. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $293.0 million this financial year, highlighting strong local business development.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Carlton displays much lower levels of construction activity, sitting 81.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited addition of new stock tends to support the value and demand of established properties. This rate is also below the national average, reflecting a mature market that may face physical or regulatory building constraints. Furthermore, recent residential builds have consisted entirely of medium and high-density formats. This concentration on compact home designs provides more accessible entry points for buyers and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Long-term forecasts indicate Carlton will gain 7,131 residents by 2041, according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Should the pace of construction remain unchanged, the supply of housing is unlikely to meet the needs of the growing population, potentially intensifying rivalry among purchasers and driving up property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Carlton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carlton, worth an estimated $1.68 billion. A further 182 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $85 billion. 61 are already under construction and 62 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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An area's growth is often driven by updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 50 projects that are expected to influence the suburb. Significant projects 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 the following list highlighting those of the greatest local relevance.
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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.
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.
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.
Parkville Materials Handling Building (RMH Parkville) - Decommissioning and Demolition
Decommissioning, decanting, and demolition of the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Materials Handling Building at Parkville to enable the Parkville Precinct Redevelopment. The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is delivering the works, with Multiplex appointed as the Managing Contractor. Early decanting works are underway, with full demolition works scheduled to commence in mid-2027 to clear the western side of the campus for the new hospital tower.
Errol Street Private Hospital
A 10-story private hospital and healthcare facility located in the Parkville Biomedical Precinct. The development features 223 overnight beds, 10 ICU rooms, 7 operating theatres, and 3 basement levels. The project was fast-tracked via the Victorian Government Development Facilitation Program to enhance specialized medical services including imaging and pathology near existing major public hospitals.
Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID)
A $650 million state-of-the-art 15-storey research facility in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct designed by Wardle. It will house 1,000 researchers and feature high-containment PC3 laboratories, a human infection challenge unit, robotic biobanking, and the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics. The project is a collaboration between the University of Melbourne, Doherty Institute, and Burnet Institute, supported by a $400 million Victorian Government contribution to enhance Australia's sovereign pandemic response.
Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal
A transformative multi-stage program to modernize Australia's largest 19th-century market. The flagship southern precinct, Gurrowa Place, is a $1.7 billion mixed-use development delivered by Lendlease and Scape. It features three towers providing build-to-rent apartments, student accommodation, and affordable housing. Key elements include the 1.8-hectare Market Square public park replacing the current open-air car park, restoration of the heritage Franklin Street Stores into retail and hospitality, and a new 220-space basement car park. Heritage shed restorations and core trader facilities were largely completed by 2024, with site works for the southern towers commencing in May 2026.
Greenline Project
The Greenline Project is a transformational 4km urban renewal initiative creating a continuous promenade along the north bank of the Yarra River (Birrarung). It connects five precincts: Birrarung Marr, The Falls, River Park, Maritime, and Saltwater Wharf. As of mid-2026, the first major stage at Birrarung Marr is complete, featuring 450 metres of new boardwalks, native habitat restoration, and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural design elements. Planning and detailed design are currently underway for the central riverfront sections, including Federation Wharf and Flinders Walk.
15,310 residents of Carlton are employed, from a labour force of 16,336. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 66.6%. 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of 6.3%, and a 4.3% estimated rise in employment over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 15,310, while the unemployment rate sat 1.5% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the labor participation rate was slightly subdued at 66.6% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate that a significant 41.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of Covid-19 restrictions. Local jobs are heavily weighted toward professional & technical services, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance.
The suburb shows a notable concentration in the accommodation & food sector, where employment is 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction has a minor presence at 3.0% of the workforce compared to 9.7% across the region. With 1.1 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as an employment hub, importing workers from neighboring areas and hosting more jobs than working residents. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 4.3% and the labor force expanded by 3.7%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force increased by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide further context for future labor demand in Carlton. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion varies widely by sector. Applying these industry trends to the Carlton employment profile suggests local job numbers will grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes localized population models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Based on the latest financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch, tax returns show Carlton SA2 has income levels below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $35,381, with an average of $54,884, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, the current estimates would be roughly $38,785 for median and $60,164 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Carlton all place in the 19th percentile nationally.
In terms of earnings distribution, 26.0% of the population (6,569 residents) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the wider region where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only 75.1% of their income, ranking in the 11th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area 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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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Carlton consisted of 1.3% houses and 98.7% other dwellings, such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative options, whereas the Melbourne metro area recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Carlton was low at 13.9% compared to the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being rented (75.6%) or under mortgage (10.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,871 was lower than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $365 compared to the metropolitan figure of $390.
Across the nation, Carlton's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national average 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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Families make up 36.4% of local households, consisting of couples with children (6.9%), couples without children (21.3%), and single parents (5.1%). The remaining 63.6% are non-family households, which are divided between single-person households at 45.5% and group share houses at 18.2%. The median household occupancy of 1.8 persons is below the Greater Melbourne average 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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The level of education in Carlton is considerably higher than average, with 59.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This educational pattern positions the population well for professional and academic opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (21.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational qualifications are held by 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (6.4%). Student representation is particularly high in the area, with 48.2% of the population enrolled in formal studies.
This total includes 35.4% attending tertiary institutions, 2.5% in primary schools, and 2.1% in secondary education.
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Public transport in Carlton reaches 54 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 26,500 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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Analysis of the local network shows 54 active public transit stops in Carlton, containing both light rail and bus options. These stops host 29 distinct routes, which combine to support 26,524 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 105 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of workers travel out of the area to work, with cars being the main transport mode at 28%, followed by walking at 24% and train travel at 15%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.3 cars per home, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
A high 41.6% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 3,789 daily trips across all routes, which is equal to approximately 491 weekly trips per individual transit 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, Carlton faces notable health issues, with common ailments appearing across both older and younger demographics, while the rate of private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of the population (~11,824 people). This is below the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 10.1 and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 76.9% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is generally healthy, showing low rates of chronic diseases. Residents aged 65 and older represent 5.8% of the local population (1,465 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.0%, with national comparisons showing even higher health relative rankings for this cohort.
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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Carlton ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 51.0% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 58.6% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 22.7% of the population. The most prominent statistical difference is in Buddhism, which accounts for 6.6% of residents, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding heritage, the three most common ancestries in Carlton are Chinese at 20.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 6.5%, Other at 18.3%, and English at 15.7%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Spanish representing 0.8% of Carlton (versus 0.4% regionally), 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. 75.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 23, Carlton is much younger than Greater Melbourne at 37 and Australia at 38 years. The demographics show that the 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 41.8%, while children aged 5 - 14 make up a smaller proportion (1.7%) compared to Greater Melbourne. This concentration of 15 - 24 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Data from after the 2021 Census reveals a shift toward a younger population, with the median age dropping from 27 to 23 years. The 15 to 24 age group increased from 30.7% to 41.8% of the population, while the 35 to 44 bracket fell from 10.9% to 8.5% and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 6.3% to 4.1%.
By 2041, population forecasts indicate changes in the age structure of Carlton, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 2,979 people (35%), rising from 8,456 to 11,436.
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 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 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 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 — 60 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (206041117). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.