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Castlemaine has an estimated 11,704 residents, up from 11,352 at the 2021 Census — a change of 352 people, or 3.1%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 383 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 139 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Castlemaine maintains an estimated count of 11,704 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census total of 11,352 people, this represents an expansion of 352 people (3.1%). This updated figure incorporates ABS estimated resident population statistics of 11,641 from June 2025 alongside 383 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. The local population density stands at 139 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space and capacity for prospective development. Although Castlemaine's 3.1% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 area (4.4%) by 1.3 percentage points, it reflects resilient expansion dynamics.
Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 64.3% of total net population increases in recent times. SA2 demographic projections utilise 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia figures based on 2022 benchmarks. Where SA2 data is unavailable, projections incorporate 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases through a population-weighted aggregation method translating LGA trends to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are projected forward across every region from 2032 to 2041. Applying this modelling, future demographic trajectories suggest an overall contraction, with the local population projected to decrease by 738 persons by 2041. In contrast, several demographic segments are set to expand, most notably individuals in the 85 and over age category, which is projected to grow by 139 people.
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384 new dwellings have been approved in Castlemaine over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% 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 in Castlemaine have averaged roughly 76 residential properties annually, culminating in 384 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area added an average of only 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the rate of new building matches or surpasses local demand, expanding options for purchasers and facilitating higher-than-expected population growth. The average construction value of newly built dwellings stands at $427,000. Additionally, commercial development has shown significant vigor, supported by $100.2 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year.
Residential development activity in Castlemaine tracks slightly higher than regional benchmarks, sitting 17.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period compared to Rest of Vic., which protects existing property values while maintaining ample buyer choice. Detached dwellings represent 91.0% of recent construction, while townhouses or apartments constitute the remaining 9.0%, preserving the low-density, family-oriented environment that attracts space-seeking buyers. A ratio of approximately 187 people per dwelling approval reinforces Castlemaine's distinct low-density profile. Given that demographic projections point towards a steady or shrinking resident base, downward pressure on housing demand should benefit incoming property purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Castlemaine
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Castlemaine, worth an estimated $131 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.5 billion. 32 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and environmental & disaster management. 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 civil projects, and strategic planning decisions play a decisive role in shaping local development patterns. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 11 projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent initiatives include the Haven Castlemaine, the Frederick Street Precinct Project, the Levee Banks Project, and the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant Upgrade, with critical details on key developments outlined below.
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Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant Upgrade
Coliban Water is delivering a once-in-a-generation upgrade to the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant at Langslow Street. The project will construct a completely new water reclamation facility and biosolids handling plant on the existing site, replacing infrastructure dating to the late 1990s. All key approvals were secured in 2025, including EPA development licence approval (March), planning permit from Mount Alexander Shire Council (July), and state business case approval (October). An Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) tender process was launched in late 2025, with contract award expected in early 2027 and construction to begin mid-to-late 2027.Completion is targeted for 2030. The upgraded plant will serve over 15,000 customers across Castlemaine, Campbells Creek, Maldon, Chewton, Harcourt and Newstead, increasing treatment capacity, reducing odour and noise, improving recycled water quality, and targeting net zero emissions by 2030.
Haven Castlemaine
Integrated social housing of 14 one bedroom homes with 24/7 on site Mind Australia support. Delivered by The Haven Foundation in partnership with Mind Australia and funded by Homes Victoria under the Big Housing Build. Architect rendered images indicate a low rise multi unit complex with shared indoor and outdoor community spaces, overnight staff facilities and landscaped grounds. Construction announced in September 2024 with completion expected in early to mid 2026.
Frederick St and Mechanics Lane Redevelopment Project
A major streetscape upgrade transforming Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine into a vibrant town centre precinct. Works include at-grade footpaths and kerbs, upgraded pavement surfaces, a shared zone for cyclists and pedestrians, new public lighting, street trees and plantings, upgraded stormwater drainage, reuse of existing heritage materials, undergrounding of overhead power, and car parking. The project is funded by a $12.19 million Federal Government grant through the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program. Frederick Street is closed to vehicles between Mostyn Street and Templeton Street while construction continues, with works on track for completion by March 2027.
Camp Reserve Upgrade
Stage 1 of the Camp Reserve Master Plan will deliver a new sports and community pavilion, all-gender change rooms, social and community spaces, kiosk, public toilets, two relocated netball and multipurpose courts, upgraded parking, access roads, pathways and landscaping. An amended planning permit application was publicly advertised in early 2026 and the project is progressing through the statutory planning process following community consultation.
Levee Banks Project
Mount Alexander Shire Council is developing six levee banks and waterway improvements to protect homes, businesses, roads and footpaths in flood-prone areas including Campbells Creek, Chewton and Castlemaine. As of March 2026, the project remains in the development phase: finalising designs, obtaining planning permits, resolving land and heritage requirements, and preparing documentation for Council to approve entry into the construction (delivery) phase. No construction has commenced. Levees planned include a 430 m earthen and concrete levee at Elizabeth Street, a 580 m levee at Campbells Creek township, a 100 m levee at Central Cabins and Van Park, and a 50 m levee at National School Lane.Engineering advice was provided by GHD.
Castlemaine Art Museum Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the heritage-listed 1931 Castlemaine Art Museum building, with Mount Alexander Shire Council leading delivery in partnership with Castlemaine Art Museum and the Victorian Government. The funded works focus on improved all-abilities access to the entrance, protection of heritage elements, critical building upgrades, more sustainable operations and better capacity to host touring exhibitions.
Ten NorthMaine Residential Development
Development of ten solar passive designed sustainable homes with 2-4 bedrooms, rammed earth walls, solar PV systems, rainwater storage, and landscaping in a quiet residential area of Castlemaine.
Castlemaine Railway Precinct Masterplan
The Castlemaine Railway Precinct Masterplan is a long-term strategic framework adopted by Mount Alexander Shire Council in December 2023 to guide renewal of the historic railway precinct. The plan supports heritage conservation, improved pedestrian and cycling connections, activation of underutilised land, enhancement of Barkers Creek, adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and future mixed community, tourism and commercial opportunities. The project remains in the implementation and funding phase with Council, VicTrack and the Victorian Government progressing future delivery priorities.
4,929 residents of Castlemaine are employed, from a labour force of 5,095. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 50.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Castlemaine is characterised by an educated local labour pool, robust representation across vital services, a low unemployment rate of 3.3%, and a 1.1% increase in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,929, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.4% lower than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic.. However, labour force participation of 50.8% substantially trails the Regional Vic. benchmark of 61.1%. In the Census, 29.7% of employed locals reported working from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are predominantly employed in health care & social assistance, education & training, and manufacturing.
The education & training sector demonstrates pronounced concentration, commanding an employment share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.3% of local employment, well below the 7.5% regional share. Comparing total employed residents to locally available jobs indicates that a notable portion of the workforce travels outside the district for work. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that in the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.1% while the labour force expanded by 0.8%, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Regional Vic. experienced an employment contraction of 0.1%, a 0.3% decline in labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Broader national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 outline anticipated employment shifts across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations among industries. Mapping these sector projections onto Castlemaine's industry composition yields an expected local employment increase of 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model that does not incorporate localised demographic shifts.
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Median household income in Castlemaine is $1,200 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $683 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,172 a year against an average of $59,657. 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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Castlemaine SA2 below nationwide averages. The median taxable income within the Castlemaine SA2 is $46,172 while the average reaches $59,657, sitting below the respective Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $50,614 (median) and $65,396 (average). Based on 2021 Census metrics, personal, family, and household earnings across Castlemaine fall into the 13th to 25th percentiles across Australia.
The primary earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which encompasses 27.5% of residents (3,218 people), aligning with the wider region where 30.3% fall within this band. Disposable income remaining after housing costs is 86.3%, placing the area in the 16th percentile nationally, with an overall SEIFA income score situated in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Castlemaine had 4,737 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 94.4% separate houses and 5.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Full home ownership in Castlemaine reached 48.3%, well above regional norms, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.1% and rented dwellings made up 20.6%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,408, lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while weekly median rent stood at $310 compared to $285 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage costs sit considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and median rents are noticeably lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Castlemaine counted 4,737 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of domestic arrangements at 61.1%, comprising couples without children (29.0%), couples with children (19.8%), and single parent families (11.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 38.9% of households, consisting predominantly of single-occupant dwellings at 35.9% and group households at 3.1%. The area records a median household size of 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. figure of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.7% of adults in Castlemaine hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 9.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 1,644 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,058 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 among Castlemaine residents substantially outpaces wider regional figures, with 36.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification, versus 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 25.4% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications provides a strong foundation for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 20.8% of the adult cohort, while postgraduate qualifications account for 9.9% and graduate diplomas represent 6.0%. Technical and trade credentials are also widely held, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including 11.7% with advanced diplomas and 18.1% with certificates.
Formal study engagement is substantial, with 30.7% of the community undertaking an educational course. Broken down by sector, primary education comprises 10.3% of residents, secondary schooling accounts for 9.2%, and tertiary studies involve 4.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Castlemaine reaches 63 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 580 services a week. The typical home sits about 410 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Castlemaine is served by 63 active public transport stops, incorporating train services. Operating across 14 distinct routes, the network delivers 577 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is ranked as moderate, with an average distance of 409 meters from dwellings to the nearest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 84%, followed by 7% who walk and 3% who travel by bicycle. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 29.7% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 82 trips daily, representing approximately 9 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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60.8% of residents in Castlemaine report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Overall health outcomes among Castlemaine residents align closely with nationwide trends, with AreaSearch evaluations of health conditions and mortality rates reflecting typical patterns across various age groups. Private hospital and health insurance adoption is comparatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~5,723 people) against the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 11.3 and 10.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 60.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.. Long-term health issues occur at an elevated frequency among working-age locals.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 30.3% of the resident population (3,547 people), exceeding the 24.0% regional proportion. Health metrics for older demographics rank above average, outperforming general population benchmarks nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Castlemaine is largely Australian-born, at 85.7% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.5%) and Australian (25.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Castlemaine track below broader averages, with Australian citizens comprising 86.0% of residents, 85.7% born in Australia, and 95.7% speaking English as their sole language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 28.7% of the local population. A distinct religious variance is observed in Judaism, which makes up 0.3% of residents locally compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral heritage, the most frequently reported backgrounds among Castlemaine residents are English (32.5%), Australian (25.8%), and Irish (12.3%). Other specific heritages display notable differences from regional distributions, including Scottish ancestry at 10.9% (compared to 8.8% regionally), German at 3.9% (versus 3.5%), and Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Castlemaine is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 15.8% 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 age profile of Castlemaine is skewed towards older age brackets, with individuals aged 65+ making up 30.3% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic., while younger people aged 0 - 24 represent 21.2% versus 28.5% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 50, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and exceeding the Regional Vic. Census benchmark of 43 by 7 years, alongside a national median of 38 at that time. Since the Census, the cohort aged 45 - 64 has declined from 27.9% to an estimated 26.9%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain is forecast in the 25 - 44 age bracket, adding 69 residents (3%) to reach 2,595, while both younger cohorts and retirement-age groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Castlemaine
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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 10 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 383 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,352 at the 2021 Census → 11,704 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 (202021027). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.