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Caulfield - South has an estimated 19,391 residents, up from 18,075 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,316 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 381 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 4,091 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 AreaSearch evaluations, the population of Caulfield - South stands at approximately 19,391 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,316 people (7.3%) compared to the 18,075 people counted during the 2021 Census. This adjustment draws upon the ABS estimated resident population of 19,226 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 381 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a resulting density of 4,090 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the highest 10% across the country evaluated by AreaSearch, underscoring high demand for local real estate.
The 7.3% expansion recorded since the census tracks within 0.9 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (8.2%), highlighting resilient local expansion. Inward overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, essentially providing the entire impetus behind recent population additions. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. Wherever specific SA2 data is unavailable, projections draw from the VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset published in 2023, utilizing weighted aggregation techniques to transition LGA demographic gains down to the SA2 tier. Projected age-cohort growth rates derived via these aggregations are similarly implemented for all localities between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, demographic modeling points to expansion outpacing median benchmarks across Australian statistical areas, with Caulfield - South anticipated to add 2,848 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall rise of 13.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
556 new dwellings have been approved in Caulfield - South over the past five years, an average of 111 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 111 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% 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 - South average approximately 111 properties per year, tallying 556 approved dwellings over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of only 0.9 new residents arrived per new home annually, demonstrating that residential construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, broadening buyer choice, and supporting demographic expansion that might surpass initial projections. Furthermore, newly approved dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $684,000, signaling developer focus on high-end, premium housing. Commercial construction activity has also been notable, with $109.5 million in commercial approvals authorized this financial year, reflecting substantial local commercial capital investment.
Per-capita construction activity in Caulfield - South mirrors the broader Greater Melbourne benchmark, preserving overall market equilibrium even as recent development tempo has eased. Upcoming supply is heavily skewed toward medium- and high-density formats, with townhouses or apartments comprising 80.0% of approvals against 20.0% for detached dwellings. This shift toward denser housing formats provides more accessible price thresholds, catering effectively to first-home purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. This represents a marked departure from the prevailing housing stock (which currently stands at 50.0% houses), responding to constrained development land, evolving lifestyle trends, and affordability considerations. The presence of roughly 342 people per dwelling approval reflects a mature, established residential market. Demographic projections indicate that Caulfield - South will expand by 2,683 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current volumes of residential building, housing delivery is well-positioned to satisfy incoming population requirements, fostering advantageous buyer dynamics and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Caulfield - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caulfield - South, worth an estimated $620 million. A further 188 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.7 billion. 50 are already under construction and 70 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Local economic and social trajectory is heavily shaped by major project delivery, transport updates, and urban planning schemes. In total, AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by the Former ABC Elsternwick Studio Site (8 Gordon Street), Olive Green, Elsternwick Cultural Precinct, and Fabric Residential Development, with key details summarized below.
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Elsternwick Cultural Precinct
Council-led upgrade of Selwyn Street into a pedestrian-focused cultural precinct connecting the Jewish Holocaust Museum, the future Jewish Arts Quarter and nearby venues. Works include slow-speed street treatments, wider footpaths, lighting, planting, public art and a central civic space for events. Council has deferred detailed design to 2028/29 and construction to 2029/30, subject to annual budget decisions, to avoid clashes with major builds at 7 and 10-16 Selwyn Street.
Olive Green
Contemporary residential development at 380 Hawthorn Road featuring 44 high-end apartments ranging from 2-3 bedrooms with integrated study nooks, secure basement parking, and communal rooftop terrace with 270-degree Melbourne views. Designed by Freeman Group with emphasis on natural light, thermal efficiency and modern living.
Olive Green Caulfield
Olive Green Caulfield is a four-storey residential apartment development comprising 44 premium two- and three-bedroom residences alongside ground-floor retail tenancies and double basement parking. Designed with sustainable living features and a communal rooftop terrace, the project activates the Hawthorn Road commercial and residential corridor.
Olive Green
Boutique 5-level development of 44 two and three bedroom apartments with ground floor retail, secure basement parking and a communal rooftop terrace. Led by Freeman Group with Balmain & Co as builder. Construction is underway with completion targeted for late 2026.
Glen Eira Strategic Property Plan 2025-2030
Glen Eira City Councils first-ever Strategic Property Plan, adopted June 2025, setting a long-term direction for over $1.46 billion in community infrastructure across the municipality. The plan covers parks, libraries, sportsgrounds, community hubs and leisure centres serving a population forecast to grow by 30,000 by 2036. Guided by the Council Plan 2025-2029 and a 10-year Financial Plan, it delivers approximately $37 million per annum in capital works including road upgrades, open space improvements, pavilion renewals and accessible community facilities.
Elsternwick Structure Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Elsternwick Structure Plan focusing on sustainable urban development, improved public spaces, enhanced transport connectivity, and balanced residential and commercial growth in the Elsternwick activity centre.
Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades - Sandringham, Werribee and Williamstown Cross-City Service
Rail network upgrade works associated with the Metro Tunnel program and the 2026 timetable changes. The Metro Tunnel is open and major construction of the five new stations and tunnels is complete, while some rail works and disruptions continue. The Werribee, Laverton and Williamstown lines now start and end at Flinders Street under the new timetable, and later in 2026 are planned to connect with the Sandringham Line to form a new cross-city service. The broader program frees capacity in the City Loop and supports more frequent services across Melbourne's rail network.
Fabric Residential Development
A collection of 50 luxury apartments designed by Cera Stribley, featuring sustainable design, high energy ratings, EV ready, and premium finishes. Located on Glen Huntly Road, offering convenient access to local amenities and public transport. Incorporates biophilic design with lush private terraces, communal gardens, integrated planting, rooftop edible garden beds, and beehives. Architectural style includes symmetrical proportions with a pale brick facade and tinted glazing.
10,479 residents of Caulfield - South are employed, from a labour force of 10,930. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,159, about 88% 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 resident workforce in Caulfield - South is characterized by high levels of education, substantial engagement in professional services, a low unemployment rate of 4.1%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 10,479, and local unemployment sits 0.6% beneath the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, while the local participation rate of 67.8% sits slightly under the metropolitan average of 70.1%. In the Census, a substantial 45.9% of local workers reported working from home, a metric influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions. The primary industry sectors employing local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Professional & technical activities exhibit notable concentration, engaging workers at 1.6 times the wider regional rate. Conversely, the construction industry accounts for a modest 5.9% of local employment, compared with 9.7% across the wider region. As a largely residential enclave, internal employment capacity is relatively constrained when evaluating the Census workforce based locally against resident worker numbers. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that the local labour force contracted by 0.3% over the 12-month period alongside a 0.3% reduction in total employment, leaving the local unemployment rate practically stationary. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne generated 2.1% employment growth and a 2.3% rise in its labour force, while seeing unemployment lift by 0.2 percentage points. Further context regarding prospective occupational demand stems from Jobs and Skills Australia national projections issued in Mar-26. Projected forward across five and ten-year horizons, these sectoral forecasts have been weighted against the local occupational profile. Nationally, aggregate employment is modeled to rise 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectory varies widely. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the employment profile of Caulfield - South points to modeled employment growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Caulfield - South is $2,289 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,044 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,561 a year against an average of $101,861. The average runs 55% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer income within the Caulfield - South SA2 places the community in the premier percentile nationwide, as demonstrated by ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median taxable income reaches $65,561 while average taxable earnings stand at $101,861, comparing favorably to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $71,868 for median income and $111,660 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 confirms that household, family, and individual incomes all occupy elevated positions, ranking between the 82nd and 83rd percentiles across Australia.
Examining weekly personal income distributions, 27.0% of the population (5,235 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns closely with the 32.8% observed regionally. Upper-income earners make up a substantial 38.9% of residents receiving over $3,000 per week, reflecting robust household purchasing capacity. While mortgage and rent obligations account for 15.5% of income, strong earnings position net disposable income at the 82nd percentile, placing the suburb in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caulfield - South had 6,741 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 50% detached houses and 16% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $483 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,798 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The dwelling landscape in Caulfield - South recorded at the most recent Census was evenly split, consisting of 50.0% separate houses and 50.1% alternative formats (apartments, semi-detached properties, and other configurations), contrasting with Greater Melbourne where houses represented 67.9% and attached dwellings 32.1%. Outright home ownership reached 38.0%, markedly higher than the metropolitan baseline, with 33.6% of properties mortgaged and 28.4% occupied under rental agreements. Housing expenditures remain elevated: local median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,798 compared to $2,000 across Greater Melbourne, while median weekly rent was $483 against $390 regionally.
Against nationwide figures, local monthly mortgage obligations exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caulfield - South counted 6,741 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,232 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 25% 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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The local household structure is predominantly family-oriented, with family households accounting for 71.2% of total residences; this includes 34.8% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements represent 28.8% of dwellings, consisting of single-person households at 24.8% and group households at 4.0%. The local median household size is 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.3% of adults in Caulfield - South hold a university qualification, including 35.0% with a bachelor degree and 12.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 10.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,137 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,131 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 - South demonstrate exceptional academic attainment, with 52.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, vastly exceeding the national rate of 30.4% and the VIC average of 33.4%. This strong academic profile provides a solid foundation for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most widespread qualification at 35.0%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 12.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 21.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (10.3%). Participation in study is widespread throughout the community, with 29.5% of residents actively undertaking formal education.
Among these learners, primary education accounts for 9.0%, secondary schooling represents 8.0%, and 7.2% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Caulfield - South reaches 84 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 3,300 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 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity within Caulfield - South features 84 operating transit stops spanning lightrail and bus networks. These stops are served by 8 distinct transit lines that generate a combined 3,296 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with the typical resident residing 183 meters from their closest transport facility. Being primarily residential, outbound commuting is typical, with private vehicle travel serving as the main mode at 80% and train commuting accounting for 9%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per dwelling. Working from home was noted by 45.9% of residents during the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire transit network, service volumes average 470 trips per day, which equates to roughly 39 weekly departures per individual stop.
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71.1% of residents in Caulfield - South report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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General health conditions in Caulfield - South closely reflect national standards, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease showing typical occurrences across younger and older age brackets, while private health insurance adoption is remarkably high at approximately 71% of the overall population (13,845 people). This exceeds the 56.7% proportion reported across Greater Melbourne as well as the national level of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the two most common diagnosed health issues locally, affecting 8.0 and 6.4% of the population, while 71.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, closely tracking the 72.6% rate across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts display strong health indicators with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 20.0% of the community (3,874 people), above the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%, with older residents maintaining favorable health outcomes consistent with broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.3% of Caulfield - South residents were born overseas and 27.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.6%) and English (16.0%). 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 across Caulfield - South, where 39.3% of inhabitants were born overseas and 27.8% converse in a language other than English at home. Judaism is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 40.8% of the local population, contrasting sharply with the 1.0% observed across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading group in Caulfield - South is categorized as Other at 20.7% of the populace (surpassing the 14.6% regional benchmark), followed by Australian at 18.6% and English at 16.0%. Several specific heritages display distinctive concentrations relative to metropolitan norms: Polish ancestry represents 6.1% locally versus 0.8% regionally, Russian accounts for 4.0% compared to 0.4%, and South Australian constitutes 3.7% against 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caulfield - South is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.6% 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 Caulfield - South tilts toward older age segments. In updated figures to August 2026, individuals in retiree and elderly brackets (65+) constitute 20.0% of the community, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 27.4% relative to 32.1% across the wider metropolis. The median age is calculated by AreaSearch at 40 as at August 2026, slightly down from 41 at the 2021 Census and exceeding the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that census by 3 years.
Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has risen from 25.8% to 27.4%. Demographic projections indicate that by 2041, seniors and retirees will drive the majority of growth, expanding by 1,276 residents (33%) to reach 5,150.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caulfield - South
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 12 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 — 381 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,075 at the 2021 Census → 19,391 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 (208021178). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.