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Carrum - Patterson Lakes has an estimated 12,516 residents, up from 12,032 at the 2021 Census — a change of 484 people, or 4.0%. That puts 2,151 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Carrum - Patterson Lakes stands at approximately 12,516 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 484 people, or 4.0%, relative to the 12,032 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,478 from June 2025 alongside 92 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Population density is calculated at 2,150 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. With post-census expansion of 4.0%, the locality sits within 2.8 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (6.8%), pointing to solid underlying growth drivers.
Recent population gains have been largely underpinned by overseas migration, which generated roughly 77.5% of net additions. Population projections for each SA2 area utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets with a 2022 baseline. Where local figures are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA trends down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth trajectories from these models are similarly applied to all localities for the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on anticipated demographic patterns, the locality is projected to achieve growth above the national statistical area median, gaining an estimated 1,617 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 12.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
188 new dwellings have been approved in Carrum - Patterson Lakes over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Carrum - Patterson Lakes have tracked at approximately 37 dwellings per year, yielding 188 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-22 and FY-26, local supply appears well aligned with population demand to sustain market stability. Meanwhile, approved residential dwellings carry an average value of $692,000, signaling developer focus on higher-end, premium stock. Commercial development activity has also been substantial, with $29.6 million in approvals recorded during the current financial year. Per capita residential construction in Carrum - Patterson Lakes tracks at roughly 65% of the Greater Melbourne level and ranks within the 45th percentile across nationally monitored markets, restricting purchaser options and reinforcing demand for established dwellings.
Construction volumes also sit below national benchmarks, underscoring local maturity and potential development bottlenecks. Among recent approvals, detached houses account for 47.0% while attached dwellings or apartments comprise 53.0%. This emphasis on higher-density housing provides accessible price points that appeal to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households. A ratio of roughly 325 people per dwelling approval reflects a thoroughly established market environment. Demographic projections indicate that Carrum - Patterson Lakes will add 1,579 residents up to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure. If residential building continues at its current rate, local housing additions may fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Carrum - Patterson Lakes
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carrum - Patterson Lakes, worth an estimated $138 million. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.5 billion. 30 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning initiatives, and civic developments serve as central drivers of local real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 key projects positioned to influence the area, including The Dell by Stockland, Carrum Level Crossing Removal and Revitalisation, Carrum Foreshore and Patterson River Precinct Improvements, and Bonbeach Station Precinct Redevelopment & Level Crossing Removal, with relevant specifications outlined below.
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The Promenade Patterson Lakes
Proposed medium-density townhouse and apartment development of approximately 120 dwellings within the established canal-front Lakeview precinct of Patterson Lakes. Planning permit reference CPA/2024/112 has been lodged with the City of Kingston. No independent public confirmation of a project named The Promenade at this location, its precise street number, or a named developer could be located through Kingston's planning register or other public sources at time of review.
Harbour Plaza Redevelopment
Major refurbishment and expansion of the existing Harbour Plaza shopping centre, adding new retail tenancies, improved pedestrian access, and a refreshed marina-front dining precinct. The centre is part of the established Patterson Lakes Shopping Centre precinct. The redevelopment involved a full strip-out and rebuild of 26 shops following a fire and included extensive underground works for power resupply and a full rewire to base build, with the project now appearing to be complete and fully leasing retail spaces.
Mornington Peninsula Freeway Maintenance Program
Maintenance works on the southbound lanes of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway between Patterson River and Eastlink at Patterson Lakes, delivered under the Victorian Government's 964 million dollar road maintenance program. Works include asphalt resurfacing and line marking carried out overnight to restore the road surface, improve safety and reduce disruption to daily traffic.
The Dell by Stockland
Large masterplanned residential community directly opposite Bonbeach Station featuring townhomes and apartments, with future retail and community amenities planned within the precinct.
Carrum Foreshore and Patterson River Precinct Improvements
Multi-stage public realm upgrades led by the City of Kingston to improve access and amenity across the Carrum foreshore and Patterson River precinct. Stage 1 (Beauty Spot Memorial Park upgrade) is completed. Stage 2 (Carrum Boardwalk extension north to the Patterson River path with handrails, tactile indicators, viewing platform, interpretive signage and solar bollard lighting) commenced in October 2024 and was scheduled to finish by March 2025. Stage 3 (Stephens Street Car Park pavements, new accessible bays, linemarking, signage and solar lighting) targeted completion by mid-2025.As of August 2025, the precinct works are considered completed per the council delivery program.
Carrum Level Crossing Removal and Revitalisation
Removal of three dangerous and congested level crossings at Station Street, Eel Race Road, and Mascot Avenue, and the construction of a new, elevated Carrum Station. The project also included a major revitalisation of the area, creating new community spaces, including a foreshore park, a village green, and a town square.
Bondi Road, Bonbeach Level Crossing Removal
Completed Victorian Government Level Crossing Removal Project works at Bonbeach removed the Bondi Road level crossing by lowering the Frankston line into a rail trench and rebuilding the road at surface level. The project also delivered the new Bonbeach Station, improved walking and cycling connections, upgraded accessibility, bike facilities, lighting, landscaping, and station precinct improvements as part of the Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach package.
Seaford Level Crossing Removal - Armstrongs Road & Station Street
Removal of the Armstrongs Road and Station Street level crossings by constructing two separate rail bridges, together with a new elevated and fully accessible Seaford Station. The project will improve safety, reduce congestion, create new public open space and enhance walking and cycling connections. Early designs were released in 2026, planning approvals are progressing, construction is scheduled to commence in 2027 and completion is expected in 2028.
6,866 residents of Carrum - Patterson Lakes are employed, from a labour force of 7,256. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,911, about 79% 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 labour market features a skilled resident base, marked by a substantial concentration in construction, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an annual employment increase of 0.7%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,866, with unemployment sitting 0.6% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8% and participation aligning closely with the regional level of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 29.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction activity is particularly pronounced, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 7.7% of local workers, trailing the 10.1% observed across Greater Melbourne. Given the gap between resident workers and local job counts at the Census, this largely residential district generates comparatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment increased by 0.7% while the labour pool contracted by 0.3%, driving a 1.0 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term expectations can be drawn from national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected onto the local industry structure over five and ten-year horizons, overall national employment is forecast to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these sector-specific trajectories to the local employment distribution suggests job numbers for Carrum - Patterson Lakes could expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this reflects an unadjusted weighted extrapolation for context and omits local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carrum - Patterson Lakes is $1,853 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $890 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,676 a year against an average of $79,652. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the Carrum - Patterson Lakes SA2 earned a median income of $61,676 and an average income of $79,652. These figures rank exceptionally high across the country and exceed Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of $67,609 and an average of $87,315 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual, household, and family income metrics around the 60th percentile nationally.
The weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 encompasses 32.0% of the local population (4,005 individuals), closely matching the regional proportion of 32.8%. Housing commitments absorb 15.6% of income, yet robust earnings maintain disposable income at the 57th percentile, with the district placing in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carrum - Patterson Lakes had 4,877 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 55% detached houses and 14% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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During the most recent census evaluation, the residential structures in Carrum - Patterson Lakes consisted of 54.5% houses and 45.5% non-house dwellings such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other types of living quarters, which contrasts with the Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Carrum - Patterson Lakes exceeded those of the Melbourne metro, reaching 37.4%, while the rest of the housing stock was divided into mortgaged properties at 41.0% and rented units at 21.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment in this locality stood at $2,100, surpassing the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, whereas the median weekly rent was noted at $420, higher than the Melbourne metro's $390.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Carrum - Patterson Lakes are notably higher than the Australian mean of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carrum - Patterson Lakes counted 4,877 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 29% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 69.3%, consisting of couples with children (30.1%), couples without children (26.6%), and single parent arrangements (12.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.7%, comprising single-person households at 28.5% and share houses at 2.2%. Average household size sits at 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.6 recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.3% of adults in Carrum - Patterson Lakes hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 882 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,063 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 attainment across the district remains subdued, with university qualification levels at 26.3% compared to the SA4 regional benchmark of 46.0%, highlighting an area for educational development. Within tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees represent 18.0%, postgraduate degrees account for 5.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.1%. Technical and vocational training is widely held, with 36.6% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, comprising certificates (24.1%) and advanced diplomas (12.5%). Student engagement is elevated across the community, with 25.1% of residents actively participating in educational programs. This cohort includes 7.9% attending primary school, 7.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carrum - Patterson Lakes reaches 59 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit infrastructure includes 59 passenger stops serving bus connections across Carrum - Patterson Lakes. A network of 9 discrete routes operates across these stops, generating 4,135 weekly transit trips. Stop access is convenient, with residents situated an average distance of 204 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel to destinations outside the suburb, with private motor vehicles capturing 91% of commuter journeys and trains carrying 5%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded by 29.0% of the workforce in the 2021 Census, a figure subject to COVID-19 lockdown influences.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 590 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 70 weekly services per stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.9% of residents in Carrum - Patterson Lakes report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality metrics show positive health indicators throughout Carrum - Patterson Lakes, with below-average incidence of common health issues recorded across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 58% of the resident community (~7,309 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the primary long-term conditions within the locality, each affecting 7.4 and 7.4% of residents, while 69.9% reported having no diagnosed medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents under 65 years old record favourable health outcomes. Those aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the community (2,922 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%, with older cohorts maintaining strong wellness profiles that align with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.6% of Carrum - Patterson Lakes residents were born overseas and 16.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.9%) and Australian (23.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic data shows elevated cultural diversity across Carrum - Patterson Lakes relative to most local areas, with 25.6% of residents born abroad and 16.1% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 47.5% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a notable local concentration at 0.3% of residents, compared to 1.0% regionally. Looking at parental background, the most prevalent ancestries in Carrum - Patterson Lakes are English at 27.9% (exceeding the regional share of 20.1%), Australian at 23.5% (above the 18.4% regional average), and Irish at 8.6%.
Other heritage groups display notable differences from wider regional shares, including Hungarian ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Russian at 0.7% (versus 0.4%), and Greek at 2.6% (against 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carrum - Patterson Lakes is 44. 20.2% 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 demographic profile of Carrum - Patterson Lakes is weighted noticeably toward mature age brackets. As of updated estimates for August 2026, seniors and retirees (65+) account for 23.3% of the community, exceeding the 15.1% share in Greater Melbourne, whereas individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 22.1% against 32.1% regionally. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 44, matching the 2021 Census level, sitting 7 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at the Census, and exceeding the national Census figure of 38. The most significant shift since the Census occurred in the 65+ demographic, expanding from 20.0% to an estimated 23.3%.
Long-term forecasts to 2041 indicate this cohort will see the greatest growth, increasing by 1,424 residents (49%) to 4,346, whereas younger adult and child cohorts are expected to decrease over the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carrum - Patterson Lakes
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 5 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 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 — 92 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,032 at the 2021 Census → 12,516 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 (208031185). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.