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Caulfield - North has an estimated 25,655 residents, up from 22,362 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,293 people, or 14.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 1,093 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 86.7% of that increase. That puts 3,996 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 demographic research by AreaSearch, the resident count for Caulfield - North reaches approximately 25,655 by Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 3,293 people (14.7%) compared to the 22,362 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 24,635 alongside 1,093 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 3,996 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper 10% of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting intense local land demand.
Outpacing both the broader SA4 region (8.2%) and Victoria overall, Caulfield - North's 14.7% expansion establishes it among the premier regional growth locations. Net overseas migration served as the principal demographic catalyst, generating roughly 86.7% of recent population additions. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied across SA2 territories by AreaSearch. Where SA2 coverage is absent, regional and local government forecasts released by the VIC State Government in 2023 are used via weighted aggregation techniques converting LGA data into SA2 geographies. Age cohort expansion rates derived from these models are incorporated across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, long-term projections position the area in the upper quartile nationwide, forecasting an influx of 5,996 persons through 2041 based on recent annual ERP counts, which equates to an aggregate rise of 19.4% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
732 new dwellings have been approved in Caulfield - North over the past five years, an average of 146 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 146 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% 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 Caulfield - North have run at an annual average of roughly 146 units, accumulating to 732 homes throughout the last 5 financial years. Balanced supply and demand dynamics were evident between FY-22 and FY-26, with an average ratio of 1.7 new residents per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years; however, this metric surged to 6.1 people per dwelling across the preceding 2 financial years, pointing toward heightened market interest and emerging supply constraints. Construction costs for new residences average $734,000, underscoring builders' strategic orientation toward upscale, higher-end stock.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $48.8 million in the current financial year, signalling robust non-residential development activity. Per capita building approvals in Caulfield - North track 11.0% above the wider metropolitan benchmark over the 5 year period, sustaining healthy buyer selection and safeguarding local real estate values despite a recent deceleration in building activity relative to Greater Melbourne. Recent housing output is heavily weighted toward medium and high density, with attached dwellings accounting for 84.0% and detached houses representing 16.0%. This orientation toward higher-density stock creates accessible price points that appeal to first-time buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. It also contrasts sharply with the established residential landscape, where freestanding houses currently comprise 37.0%, reflecting shifting consumer preferences, greater need for varied price tiers, and a scarcity of vacant land. Showing approximately 450 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits the attributes of a mature urban market. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate Caulfield - North gaining 4,976 residents through 2041. While residential development continues to align with anticipated population increases, prospective buyers could encounter stronger competition for properties as local numbers expand.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Caulfield - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 32 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caulfield - North, worth an estimated $5.62 billion. A further 168 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35.8 billion. 52 are already under construction and 77 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Urban enhancements, strategic town planning, and capital projects play a pivotal role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 70 active or proposed initiatives likely to influence the locality. Notable developments include Caulfield Village - Stage 9, the mixed-use scheme at 219-229 Balaclava Road, the Caulfield Plaza Redevelopment, and the broader Caulfield Village precinct, with key initiatives summarised below.
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Caulfield Structure Plan
The Caulfield Structure Plan is a long-term urban renewal framework for the 122-hectare Caulfield Major Activity Centre, encompassing Caulfield Station, the Racecourse Reserve, and Monash University. The Victorian Government finalised the Stage 2 Activity Centre Plan controls in mid-2026, introducing height limits ranging from six to 12 storeys in core areas and up to 20 storeys on a key strategic site to streamline higher-density housing. Implementation into the Glen Eira Planning Scheme took effect in July 2026.
Caulfield Village
A masterplanned mixed-use precinct on the former Caulfield Racecourse Reserve, adjacent to Caulfield Railway Station and Monash University Caulfield campus. Delivered across three precincts over a 15-year horizon, the development comprises around 2,000 dwellings spanning build-to-sell apartments, build-to-rent (REALM Caulfield, 437 apartments) and retirement living. Precinct 2 South (390 apartments) was completed in 2019, and Precinct 2 North was completed in 2022 with a full-line Coles supermarket, specialty retail, cafes and restaurants forming a new activity centre.Precinct 3 West (Stage 9) is currently under construction, comprising two towers with a three-storey podium delivering 354 apartments, 258 basement car parks, ground-floor retail and resident amenities including a pool, gym, cinema and communal spaces. Precinct 3 is targeting completion in late 2026, with the wider masterplan extending towards 2030. The Smith Street Precinct, designed by SJB Architects, remains in the planning pipeline.
Melbourne Racing Club Masterplan - Caulfield Racecourse
Multi-phase upgrade program at Caulfield Racecourse led by the Melbourne Racing Club. Phase 1, valued at $79 million and delivered by Kane Constructions, reached practical completion in early 2024 and was officially opened in March 2024. Works included a new 5,500 square metre timber administration building, centralised horse stalls, subterranean mounting yard, jockey facilities, revitalised entries and expanded lawn areas, and the Caulfield Heath inner racetrack. In January 2025 a fire caused significant damage to the heritage Norman Robinson Stand; the stand has since been repaired.The proposed $240 million Grand Pavilion grandstand was subsequently cancelled under the Kanga board. Current focus is on ongoing venue improvements including Rupert Clarke Stand upgrades, a new members deck and lounge, and remedial works responding to member feedback, with racing operations continuing throughout.
Caulfield Station Upgrade
A proposed major upgrade of Caulfield Station to transform it into a fully accessible, high-capacity interchange following the opening of the Metro Tunnel in early 2026. Caulfield is now a critical transfer point between the Frankston line (operating via the City Loop) and the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines (operating through the new Metro Tunnel to Sunbury). Proposed works include a new overhead concourse with lifts to all platforms, wider platform areas, weather protection and barrier-free transfers so passengers no longer need to touch off and on when changing lines.Existing facilities are heritage listed and date largely from 1915, with steep ramps that fall short of modern accessibility standards. The Victorian Government allocated 2 million dollars in the 2021-22 State Budget for planning, but full construction funding has not yet been committed. Community groups including the Public Transport Users Association, Streets Alive Glen Eira and the Victorian Transport Action Group continue to campaign for the upgrade to be fast-tracked, citing rising passenger volumes from the new turn-up-and-go network and incoming higher-density development around the station.
The Parker on Caulfield Park
Boutique seven-level luxury apartment building directly opposite Caulfield Park in Caulfield North. Rebranded as The Parker on Caulfield Park, the project has been redesigned by Powell and Glenn Architects within the approved building envelope, reducing the dwelling count from 30 to 20 residences to deliver larger, higher-specification apartments. The development features park and city views, concierge, gym, sauna, steam room, residents lounge, and basement parking with number plate recognition. Pre-sales launched October 2025 with construction commencing early 2026 and completion targeted for 2027.
Caulfield Village - Stage 9
Stage 9 of the Caulfield Village masterplanned precinct delivers a 14-storey mixed-use building with 354 apartments, ground-floor retail and food and beverage tenancies, a new public plaza and improved pedestrian connections to Caulfield Station and the racecourse. Construction is underway with completion expected in 2026.
Reverie Caulfield - 79-89 Hawthorn Road
Residential apartment development featuring 2 and 3-bedroom apartments across seven storeys, offering 34 meticulously designed residences. It promises a blend of serenity, elegance, and community, with architecture inspired by nature and interiors designed for comfort and luxury. Estimated completion mid 2026.
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A planned multi-residential project comprising 18 apartment units with 38 car parking spaces and 17 bike spaces in a highly accessible precinct of Caulfield North.
14,060 residents of Caulfield - North are employed, from a labour force of 14,651. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 22,827, about 89% 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 in Caulfield - North is characterised by a highly credentialed workforce, prominent white-collar participation, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Records from March 2026 show 14,060 employed residents, an unemployment rate sitting 0.7% below the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, and an overall participation rate that aligns closely with the metropolitan average of 70.1%. Census records indicate that 45.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure reflects pandemic-related restrictions during the survey period. Local employment is predominantly concentrated in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Specialisation is exceptionally pronounced within professional & technical roles, where resident participation is 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction industry is noticeably under-indexed, engaging 5.2% of the local workforce relative to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between local resident workers and Census workplace counts suggests that this largely suburban community contains a relatively modest pool of internal employment options. Evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch demonstrates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.3% while total employment fell by 0.5%, yielding a 0.2 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. Over the same interval, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% expansion in its labour force, with unemployment similarly climbing 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking employment estimates published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context on occupational trajectories. National projections point to a 6.6% job expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When applying these specific industry trajectories to Caulfield - North's resident industry composition via a weighted baseline model, local employment is projected to grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (note that this illustrative weighting does not incorporate localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Caulfield - North is $2,184 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,110 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,045 a year against an average of $113,482. The average runs 69% 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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According to ATO postcode records assessed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Caulfield - North SA2 sit within the premier tier across the country, showing a median taxable income of $67,045 and an average of $113,482. These figures substantially exceed Greater Melbourne's benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate typical earnings of roughly $73,495 (median) and $124,399 (average). Census findings confirm that household, personal, and family earnings all place between the 77th and 86th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows 28.4% of residents (7,286 people) situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, broadly mirroring the wider region's 32.8% share. Upper-bracket earners are heavily represented, with 36.4% generating weekly incomes above $3,000. While residential expenses absorb 15.2% of earnings, solid remuneration ensures net disposable funds reach the 77th percentile, complemented by a SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caulfield - North had 8,679 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 37% detached houses and 38% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $426 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that the dwelling profile in Caulfield - North consists of 36.8% separate houses and 63.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metropolitan breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership matches the greater metropolitan rate at 31.8%, while the remaining properties are occupied under a mortgage (27.3%) or tenanted (40.9%). Local housing costs are elevated: median monthly mortgage payments stand at $2,500 compared to $2,000 across metropolitan Melbourne, and median weekly rental payments reach $426 versus $390 regionally.
Against nationwide figures, Caulfield - North exceeds the Australian median monthly mortgage of $1,863 and the national weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caulfield - North counted 8,679 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,957 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in the area, representing 62.5% of all households; this breakdown includes couples with children at 28.1%, childless couples at 27.0%, and single parent households at 6.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.5%, comprising single-person households (30.8%) and group living situations (6.7%). The average household size stands at 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.5% of adults in Caulfield - North hold a university qualification, including 36.1% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 8.8% hold a vocational qualification. 14 schools serve the area, with 6,756 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,106 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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Residents of Caulfield - North exhibit exceptional academic credentials, with 56.5% of those aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, outperforming both the Australian benchmark of 30.4% and the Victorian standard of 33.4%. This strong academic profile underpins the community's capacity for high-skill professional employment. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 36.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Technical and vocational training encompasses 18.5% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (8.8%). A substantial proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 33.6% of residents actively undertaking formal education.
Enrolments are distributed across higher education (10.3%), primary schooling (9.0%), and secondary education (7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Caulfield - North reaches 109 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 9,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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The local transit network in Caulfield - North includes 109 active public transport stops providing bus, light rail, and train connections. A total of 17 individual routes operate across these stops, delivering 9,875 passenger departures each week. Network proximity is notable, with dwellings positioned an average of 175 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel out of the area for employment, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 74%, followed by train journeys at 11% and walking at 5%. Vehicle ownership sits below metropolitan norms at an average of 1.0 per dwelling, while 45.3% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic circumstances.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 1,410 daily scheduled trips throughout the combined network, translating to roughly 90 weekly departures per stop. The accompanying diagram plots the 100 transport access points closest to the geographic midpoint of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.6% of residents in Caulfield - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 mortality statistics and chronic health patterns indicate superior health outcomes across Caulfield - North, marked by a minimal prevalence of common medical conditions across all age groups. Private medical insurance coverage is widespread, held by approximately 78% of the populace (20,010 people), substantially surpassing the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Among reported long-term illnesses, mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent, diagnosed in 7.3 and 6.5% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.6% of the population reported no chronic health issues, outperforming the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%.
The demographic profile includes 4,433 residents aged 65 and over (17.3%), higher than the metropolitan proportion of 15.1%, with older residents demonstrating strong health metrics that align with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.4% of Caulfield - North residents were born overseas and 26.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.1%) and English (15.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Caulfield - North, where 36.4% of residents were born abroad and 26.9% speak a non-English language in their homes. Judaism forms the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 45.0% of the local community, in marked contrast to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading classifications in Caulfield - North are Other at 22.4% (well above the regional figure of 14.6%), Australian at 19.1%, and English at 15.2%. Distinct cultural concentrations are evident in other backgrounds, with Polish ancestry representing 6.8% locally compared to 0.8% across the wider region, Russian accounting for 2.5% versus 0.4%, and South Australian making up 2.2% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caulfield - North is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.8% 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 distribution of Caulfield - North closely tracks broader metropolitan patterns, with maximum variation across any standard age bracket limited to 3.1 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 34, down from 35 at the 2021 Census, and sits below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census. Since that time, the proportion of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 has shifted from 20.4% down to an estimated 19.2%. By 2041, the senior demographic (65+) is anticipated to experience the highest growth, expanding by 1,635 people (37%) to reach a total of 6,068.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caulfield - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 33 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,093 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,362 at the 2021 Census → 25,655 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 (208021177). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.