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Caulfield - South has an estimated 19,386 residents, up from 18,075 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,311 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 380 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 4,090 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Caulfield - South stands at approximately 19,386 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,311 individuals (7.3%) from the 18,075 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 19,226 alongside 380 newly validated addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density reaches 4,089 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlights the high demand for local land.
The 7.3% post-census growth rate of the suburb is just 0.7 percentage points below the 8.0% growth documented for the broader SA4 region, indicating solid local growth trends. Population expansion in the locality has been driven almost entirely by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of population increases in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch applies projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where such specific data is unavailable, projections from the Victorian State Government released in 2023 are utilized, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from the LGA level down to the SA2 level. The age bracket growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest the suburb will experience population growth exceeding the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with an expected increase of 2,887 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, translating to a total growth of 14.1% over the 16 years.
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666 new dwellings have been approved in Caulfield - South over the past five years, an average of 133 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 103 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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On average, Caulfield - South has recorded approximately 133 new residential building approvals annually, totaling 666 approved dwellings over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 38 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. Because only 0.8 people relocated to the area for every new home built during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local supply matches or exceeds demand, offering buyers more choices and allowing for population growth that could outpace current forecasts, with new properties carrying an average construction value of $514,000, indicating developers are targeting the upscale sector with premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $109.5 million have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to strong investment by local enterprises. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, development activity in Caulfield - South is slightly higher, running at 13.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps preserve options for buyers and supports local property valuations, even though construction activity has slowed down in recent times. Modern building approvals consist of 17.0% stand-alone houses and 83.0% townhouses or units. This transition toward higher-density housing offers more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, property investors, and first-time home buyers. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing stock (which currently consists of 50.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land while responding to changing lifestyles and housing affordability pressures. The ratio of approximately 181 residents for every residential approval aligns with the characteristics of a growing area. According to demographic projections, Caulfield - South is set to add 2,727 new inhabitants by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Looking at established building patterns, incoming housing supply is expected to comfortably satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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Development applications around Caulfield - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caulfield - South, worth an estimated $575 million. A further 182 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.6 billion. 48 are already under construction and 55 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of local performance. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 16 projects expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Former ABC Elsternwick Studio Site (8 Gordon Street), Olive Green, the Elsternwick Cultural Precinct, and the Fabric Residential Development, with the list below detailing the projects of greatest significance to the area.
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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
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.
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.
10,479 residents of Caulfield - South are employed, from a labour force of 10,930. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 67.7%. 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 17,154, 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 workforce in Caulfield - South is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of workers in professional fields, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and stable employment patterns over the past year. In March 2026, 10,479 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.6% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the labor participation rate of 67.7% sat somewhat below the 70.2% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Census data indicated that 45.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by restrictions during the Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The suburb shows a notable specialization in professional & technical services, employing residents at 1.6 times the regional average rate. Conversely, the construction sector is underrepresented, accounting for 5.9% of local employment compared to 9.7% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population indicates that this largely residential suburb offers relatively few local jobs. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 0.3% while total employment also fell by 0.3%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1%, its labor force expand by 2.3%, and its unemployment rate rise by 0.2 percentage points. Employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Caulfield - South. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Although aggregate national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment profile of Caulfield - South indicates that local employment is poised to grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this serves as a simple weighted extrapolation and excludes specific local population projections.
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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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Based on the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the income level within the Caulfield - South SA2 ranks in the highest percentile nationwide. Among taxpayers in the area, the median income is $65,561 and the average income is $101,861, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 respectively in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current income levels are estimated at roughly $71,868 for the median and $111,660 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Caulfield - South all rank high nationally, placing in the 82nd to 83rd percentiles.
The data shows that 27.0% of the population (5,234 residents) earn weekly incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend of 32.8% in this bracket. A notable 38.9% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent segments that support local retail and commercial activity. High housing costs account for 15.5% of total income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 82nd percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 9th decile.
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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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Caulfield - South consisted of 50.0% separate houses and 50.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, or other formats, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Caulfield - South stood at 38.0%, which is notably higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average, with the remaining residences being either mortgaged (33.6%) or rented (28.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was recorded at $2,798, substantially higher than the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $483 compared to the metropolitan median of $390.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Caulfield - South are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
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Caulfield - South counted 6,741 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,230 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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Families make up the majority of households at 71.2%, consisting of 34.8% couples raising children, 27.2% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.8% of households, with single-person households at 24.8% and group share houses making up 4.0%. The average household size in the suburb is 2.5 residents, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average 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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Levels of education in Caulfield - South are significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 52.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in VIC. This educational pattern prepares the local population well for professional and knowledge-based career paths. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational education accounts for 21.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 10.3%. Participation in study is high in the suburb, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This student population includes 9.0% attending primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, and 7.2% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Caulfield - South reaches 84 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 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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An analysis of public transport networks shows there are 84 active passenger stops within Caulfield - South, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 8 separate routes, which run a combined total of 4,585 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 183 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of transport at 80%, followed by train travel at 9%.
Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. A high proportion of residents, 45.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Services run at an average frequency of 655 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 54 weekly trips at each individual transit 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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Health indicators in Caulfield - South are close to national averages according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, covering approximately 71% of the population (13,841 people). This is higher than the 56.7% coverage rate across Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health challenges and arthritis are the most common medical conditions reported in the area, affecting 8.0% and 6.4% of the population, respectively, while 71.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population exhibits good health with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the population (4,018 people), which exceeds the 15.0% proportion recorded in Greater Melbourne. Senior citizens in the suburb show favorable health outcomes, with national health rankings that correspond closely with those of the broader community.
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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Caulfield - South exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 27.8% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes and 39.3% born in another country. Judaism is the most common religious affiliation, representing 40.8% of the population in Caulfield - South, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest groups in Caulfield - South are Other at 20.7% of the population (above the regional average of 14.6%), Australian at 18.6%, and English at 16.0%. There are also distinct cultural concentrations compared to the wider region: residents of Polish ancestry account for 6.1% of the suburb (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian ancestry accounts for 4.0% (compared to 0.4%), and South Australian ancestry accounts for 3.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caulfield - South is 41. 26.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in Caulfield - South is 41 years, which is older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented locally at 8.1% of the population compared to the metropolitan average, while 25 - 34 year-olds are underrepresented at 13.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.0% to 8.1%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.1% to 13.0%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 cohort has fallen from 11.5% to 10.0%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.5% to 12.3%.
Demographic projections indicate the age profile of Caulfield - South will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow the fastest at 38%, adding 593 people to reach 2,162, while the 15 to 24 age group is projected to remain stable with 0% growth, adding only 8 residents.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 380 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,075 at the 2021 Census → 19,386 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (208021178). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.