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Charlemont has an estimated 15,161 residents, up from 10,300 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,861 people, or 47.2%. Growth has averaged 11.3% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 2,447 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 79.5% of that increase. That puts 837 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Charlemont stands at approximately 15,161 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 4,861 residents (47.2%) compared to the 10,300 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced from the ABS estimated resident population of 15,111 recorded in June 2025 alongside 2,447 validated new addresses identified post-Census. Consequently, population density sits at 836 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks evaluated across AreaSearch locations. Surpassing both the Rest of Vic. benchmark (4.4%) and the surrounding SA3 district, Charlemont's 47.2% post-2021 census surge positions it as an exceptional regional outperformer.
Interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 79.5% of recent net population additions, while overseas migration and natural increase also provided positive support. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as the base reference period. Where SA2 coverage is absent, regional and municipal forecasts published by the VIC State Government in 2023 are integrated via weighted population growth aggregations scaled to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific expansion trajectories derived from these aggregations are similarly incorporated across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the district is slated for remarkable gains that rank within the upper 10 percent of regional areas across the nation, expanding by 17,423 persons to 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures and achieving a cumulative 114.6% increase over the 16 years.
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2,470 new dwellings have been approved in Charlemont over the past five years, an average of 494 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 33 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 494 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Charlemont have averaged roughly 494 per annum, amounting to 2,470 new homes across the last 5 financial years. The region absorbed an average of 2.5 new residents annually for every newly constructed residence over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), signalling robust underlying demand supportive of property market values. Newly consented homes average an expected construction cost of $326,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to present more affordable options for homebuilders. In addition, commercial planning approvals valued at $10.4 million have been registered during the current financial year, pointing to a sound pace of non-residential development.
Relative to the Rest of Vic., per capita residential construction approvals in Charlemont are 299.0% higher, offering prospective purchasers extensive housing options. This building volume comfortably eclipses nationwide norms and demonstrates substantial builder enthusiasm. Standalone houses constitute 93.0% of recent construction while townhouses or apartments represent 7.0%, sustaining the neighbourhood's low-density suburban fabric and catering to buyers prioritising living space. With roughly 29 people per approval, Charlemont clearly exhibits the characteristics of an expanding growth corridor. Over the period running through to 2041, forecasts indicate Charlemont will gain 17,372 residents according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction activity continues to track this expected expansion reasonably well, though incoming residents may face heightened market competition as the local population base widens.
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Development applications around Charlemont
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Charlemont, worth an estimated $4.97 billion. A further 162 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.1 billion. 50 are already under construction and 80 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Regional performance is fundamentally shaped by ongoing infrastructure investment, major development projects, and urban planning initiatives. A total of 39 projects have been pinpointed by AreaSearch as having significant relevance for the locality. Prominent ventures include Charlemont Rise Estate, Stockland Banksia Armstrong Creek, Armstrong Creek Town Centre, and Yirrama Primary School, with key developments outlined in the subsequent summary.
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Charlemont Rise Estate
Charlemont Rise Estate is a staged masterplanned residential community in Charlemont near Geelong, delivered by Lillrose Developments. The estate includes more than 1,400 residential lots, tree-lined streets, native conservation reserves, pocket parks, active open space, recycled water, broadband, and access to nearby Marshall Station. The official project site remains active with Stage 26 now selling, and the broader estate now includes or is being supported by new local amenities including Yirrama Primary School, Charlemont Rise Shopping Centre, childcare, neighbourhood retail and a planned community hub.
Armstrong Creek Town Centre
A $1 billion master-planned precinct serving as the civic, commercial, and retail heart of the Armstrong Creek growth area. Construction is well advanced on the $89 million Tarratarra Stadium (Armstrong Creek Sports Centre), featuring four indoor multi-sport courts and a civic plaza. The broader masterplan incorporates extensive retail, commercial, medical space, and residential dwellings to support the growing regional population.
Ashbury Estate Armstrong Creek
Master-planned residential estate by Dennis Family Corporation in Armstrong Creek, offering over 1,400 homes with house and land packages. Combines natural living with modern conveniences, surrounded by parklands, nature reserves, and wetlands. Features open spaces, future community facilities, and proximity to Geelong CBD and Surf Coast.
Yirrama Community Hub (formerly Horseshoe Bend Community Hub)
Integrated community hub under construction beside Yirrama Primary School in Charlemont. The facility will provide four kindergarten rooms for 132 children at a time, three maternal and child health and allied health consult rooms, a sensory room, multipurpose community rooms, meeting spaces, community kitchen, outdoor play areas, landscaping, bicycle parking and car parking. Construction commenced in June 2025 and the facility is expected to open in January 2027. The project was renamed Yirrama Community Hub following consultation with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners.
Ashbury Estate
Ashbury Estate is a masterplanned residential community in Armstrong Creek, Geelong, comprising approximately 1,450 lots across 107 hectares and 36 staged releases. The estate features parklands, wetlands, nature reserves, active open spaces, and planned community infrastructure including a primary school, local retail activity centre, and community complex. Located 15 minutes from Geelong CBD and close to Torquay and Barwon Heads beaches, it offers varied allotments from 220m2 to 850m2+ with house and land packages available.As of mid-2025, over 31 residential stages have been titled and delivered, with remaining stages under active civil construction.
Armstrong Creek Mixed Use Precinct
A 4.96 ha mixed-use development site opposite Armstrong Creek Town Centre with a 420m frontage to Surf Coast Highway. Sold in August 2025 to an undisclosed buyer by Stonebridge and Colliers. The site has an existing development approval for 43 townhouses on two of its three lots. Future potential exists for additional residential, retail, and commercial uses subject to new planning permits.
Glenlee Armstrong Creek Estate
Glenlee is a masterplanned community featuring over 600 dwellings across 40 hectares. The project is currently in its final construction phases, with Stage 13 completed and Stage 14 (the final stage) undergoing road pavement and infrastructure works as of mid-2026. The estate is noted for its proximity to Lake Connewarre and integrated regional parkland.
Warralily Estate Armstrong Creek
Master-planned residential community by Newland Developers with approximately 4500 residential lots across the Warralily Coast and Warralily Grange precincts. The estate is centred on the rejuvenated Armstrong Creek, with 82 hectares of open space, 30 kilometres of hike and bike trails, and over 1 million trees planted. Warralily is already home to a thriving community of over 10,000 residents, with schools, a childcare centre, sporting facilities, and the Warralily Village shopping centre (Woolworths and Aldi) under construction.New land releases continue, including the LOMA townhome precinct and the Promenade section, with land registrations progressing into 2027.
8,092 residents of Charlemont are employed, from a labour force of 8,325. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 70.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 11,865, about 78% 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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Charlemont features a highly qualified labour pool with strong engagement in vital community services, maintaining an unemployment rate of merely 2.8%. With 8,092 employed residents as of March 2026, the area's jobless rate sits 0.9% beneath the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, while labour force participation reaches an elevated 70.5% against 61.1% in Regional Vic.. According to Census returns, 19.0% of local workers performed their roles remotely, a figure influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade represent the primary fields of employment for local residents.
Concentration in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering 1.3 times the wider regional employment proportion. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry accounts for only 0.6% of local employment in Charlemont relative to 7.5% across Regional Vic.. Given the disparity between the local working population and residing workers recorded in the Census, this largely residential community provides limited local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that over a 12-month interval, the local workforce contracted by 0.8% alongside a 0.7% decrease in employment, driving a 0.1 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. registered a 0.1% employment reduction and a 0.3% drop in the labour pool, yielding a 0.2 percentage point decline. Further perspectives regarding workforce prospects in Charlemont stem from Jobs and Skills Australia national projections issued in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been cross-referenced against the local industry profile to outline future trajectories. Nationally, overall employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry weights to the local workforce structure indicates local employment growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this represents a baseline weighted model for context and excludes local population forecasting).
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Median household income in Charlemont is $1,988 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $918 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,381 a year against an average of $69,224. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records at postcode scale for financial year 2023 reviewed by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in Charlemont SA2 slightly outpace nationwide levels, recording a median of $60,381 and a mean of $69,224. These figures exceed Regional Vic. benchmarks, where the median stands at $50,954 and the mean is $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $66,190 (median) and $75,883 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings across Charlemont sit around the 66th percentile across the country.
Earning distributions show 43.8% of individuals (6,640 individuals) generating between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion where this bracket captures 30.3%. Shelter expenses absorb 17.3% of income, yet solid compensation keeps disposable income around the 62nd percentile, placing the district in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Charlemont had 3,708 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,755 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the dwelling landscape in Charlemont consisted of 90.5% separate houses and 9.5% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), closely tracking Regional Vic. distributions of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was lower than the regional standard, standing at 16.2%, whereas remaining properties were held under a mortgage (53.8%) or rented (30.1%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations of $1,755 noticeably exceeded the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while weekly rent of $420 surpassed the regional figure of $285. In a nationwide context, mortgage commitments in Charlemont are more moderate than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain considerably above the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Charlemont counted 3,708 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,458 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 22% 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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Family arrangements constitute the clear majority of households at 71.2%, split between couples with children at 32.7%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single parent families at 9.6%. Non-family setups make up the remaining 28.8%, where single-person homes represent 22.2% and share houses account for 6.6%. The typical household size of 2.6 people sits above the Regional Vic. norm of 2.4.
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29.9% of adults in Charlemont hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 24.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,322 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Charlemont is prominent within the region, as 29.9% of residents aged 15+ hold a university credential compared to the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7%, highlighting an educated resident profile. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 20.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widespread, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (24.3%). Participation in study is substantial across the community, with 28.9% of residents actively enrolled in education.
Among these, primary schooling accounts for 9.2%, tertiary courses comprise 6.7%, and secondary programs involve 4.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Charlemont reaches 57 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 evaluation of local public transport infrastructure identifies 57 active transport stops in Charlemont providing train connectivity. These facilities are served across 27 individual routes, delivering 5,353 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Overall transport accessibility is favourable, with residents situated an average of 235 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's predominantly suburban character, most journeys are outward-bound, with private vehicles accounting for 96% of travel. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 per dwelling. In addition, 19.0% of residents work from home based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace settings.
Across all transit routes, services operate at a mean frequency of 764 trips per day, translating to roughly 93 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.5% of residents in Charlemont report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators highlight notable challenges for Charlemont based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence, displaying higher than average rates of widespread health conditions, particularly across older cohorts. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake slightly leads standard SA2 levels, covering approximately 53% of the total population (~8,080 people), compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic.. Prevalent medical diagnoses among residents comprise mental health issues (10.8%) and asthma (8.9%), whereas 68.5% reported no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Regional Vic. mark of 63.4%. Residents aged under 65 exhibit comparatively positive general health metrics.
Those aged 65 and over make up 10.0% of the population (1,520 people), below the Regional Vic. share of 24.0%. While senior health outcomes encounter certain difficulties, they rank more favourably in national comparisons than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Charlemont is largely Australian-born, at 80.9% of residents, with 14.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (27.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Charlemont sits above typical levels, with 19.1% of residents having been born overseas and 14.5% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, representing 41.8% of the community. The most distinct variance appears in the Other category, which accounts for 2.4% locally versus 0.8% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Charlemont are English at 28.0%, Australian at 27.3%, and Irish at 8.9%. Noticeable variations emerge among other backgrounds: Dutch ancestry represents 1.9% of Charlemont (vs 1.7% regionally), Indian represents 3.2% (vs 0.8%), and Filipino comprises 1.6% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Charlemont is 30, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic makeup of Charlemont is heavily weighted toward households in their family-establishment stage. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 42.4% of the population, compared to 23.1% across Regional Vic., while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 10.0% against a regional benchmark of 24.0%. The median age is an estimated 30 as at August 2026, dropping from 31 at the 2021 Census and sitting 13 years under the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census, while Australia's Census median was 38.
Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts has fallen from 13.5% to an estimated 10.0%. Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated within young to middle aged adults, expanding by 8,042 residents (125%) to 14,476. In percentage terms, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) will expand most rapidly, rising 127% to 5,067 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Charlemont
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 18 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 — 2,447 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,300 at the 2021 Census → 15,161 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 (203021485). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.