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Charlemont has an estimated 15,160 residents, up from 10,300 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,860 people, or 47.2%. Growth has averaged 11.3% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 2,460 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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Charlemont had a population of approximately 15,160 in May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Since the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,300 residents, the population grew by 4,860 people, or 47.2%. This upward trend is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 15,111 in June 2025 and 2,460 validated new addresses added since the census. The community has a density of 836 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical levels across regions monitored by AreaSearch. With its 47.2% growth rate outperforming both the Rest of Vic. average of 4.3% and the broader SA3 region, Charlemont stands out as a primary expansion zone.
Most of these population gains were generated by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 79.5% of the overall increase, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are adopted for each SA2 region. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, estimates are based on 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the Victorian State Government, adjusted by aggregating growth from LGA to SA2 levels using a weighted model. These aggregations also provide age group growth rates spanning 2032 to 2041. Future expectations indicate rapid expansion, placing the area in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan zones nationwide. The local population is projected to grow by 17,464 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a 114.9% increase over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,641 new dwellings have been approved in Charlemont over the past five years, an average of 528 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 35 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 380 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 573, broadly in line with 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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Charlemont registers approximately 528 new home approvals annually, totaling 2,641 dwellings over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 526 during FY-26. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 2.4 residents moved to the area for every completed home, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost of these new residences is $228,000, which is below the regional average and offers more affordable pricing for buyers. Additionally, commercial development is moving at a moderate pace, with $10.4 million in commercial building approvals registered in the current financial year.
Per capita construction activity in Charlemont is 357.0% higher than in the Rest of Vic., providing home buyers with more opportunities. This volume of building is significantly above the national average, reflecting high developer interest. Detached houses constitute 92.0% of the new construction projects, while 8.0% are attached dwellings, preserving the low-density profile of the neighborhood and its focus on spacious family residences. Reflecting its status as a developing growth zone, Charlemont averages about 28 people for each approved dwelling. Long-term forecasts indicate that Charlemont will gain 17,414 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Although residential construction is keeping pace with this projected growth, homebuyers may experience heightened competition as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 $4.65 billion. A further 147 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.7 billion. 49 are already under construction and 62 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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Local infrastructure updates, large-scale projects, and planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 39 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include Stockland Banksia Armstrong Creek, Charlemont Rise Estate, Armstrong Creek Town Centre, and Yirrama Primary School, with key details provided below.
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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 and commercial heart of the Armstrong Creek growth area. Following the completion of the retail anchor (Stage 1), construction is now well advanced on the $89 million Armstrong Creek Sports Centre (also known as Tarratarra Stadium). As of May 2026, roofing and external wall paneling are complete, with internal fit-outs for sports flooring and community spaces underway. The facility features four indoor multi-sport courts, a civic plaza with outdoor activity spaces, and is 5 Star Green Star certified.The broader masterplan includes 75,000sqm of retail, 50,000sqm of commercial/medical space, and over 1,200 residential dwellings to support a projected population of 110,000 by 2036.
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 70.3%. 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 11,864, 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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The local workforce is highly educated and features a strong representation of essential services workers, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.8%. In March 2026, there were 8,092 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.9% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%. Participation in the labor force is exceptionally high, standing at 70.3% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data shows that a moderate 19.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by past pandemic restrictions. Most employed residents work in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The local labor market is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, with the employment share in this sector reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of local jobs, compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic. The imbalance between the census count of local workers and the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are limited in this primarily residential area. According to SALM and ABS statistics analyzed by AreaSearch, the local labor force contracted by 0.8% and total employment dropped by 0.7% over the 12 months leading to March 2026, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Over the same period in Regional Vic., employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential employment trends in Charlemont. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Applying these national projections to Charlemont's specific industry mix yields an estimated local employment increase of 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.
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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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Data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that income levels in the Charlemont SA2 are slightly higher than the national average. Taxpayers in the Charlemont SA2 recorded a median income of $60,381 and an average income of $69,224, compared to Regional Vic. figures of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusting these figures for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 suggests that incomes as of March 2026 have risen to approximately $66,190 (median) and $75,883 (average). The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Charlemont place around the 66th percentile nationally.
The largest income band consists of 43.8% of households (representing 6,640 residents) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is higher than the 30.3% recorded across the broader metropolitan area. High housing expenses demand 17.3% of household income, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 62nd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area's income in the 6th decile.
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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Census data shows that the housing stock in Charlemont is composed of 90.5% standalone houses and 9.5% other dwelling types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. Home ownership in the area is lower than the regional rate, standing at 16.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (53.8%) or renters (30.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in Charlemont is $1,755, which is higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430. The median weekly rent is $420, compared to $285 in Regional Vic.
Across Australia, Charlemont's mortgage costs are lower than the national average of $1,863, whereas rental costs are notably higher than the national figure 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 households constitute the majority at 71.2% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 32.7%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single-parent homes at 9.6%. The remaining 28.8% are non-family households, which are made up of single-person households at 22.2% and group houses at 6.6%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, which is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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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The educational profile of the area is distinct when compared regionally, as 29.9% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree, exceeding the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.7% and certificates at 24.3%. Enrolment in education is high, with 28.9% of the population participating in formal study. This student cohort includes 9.2% in primary school, 6.7% in tertiary institutions, and 4.7% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Charlemont reaches 57 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 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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Public transport services in Charlemont include 57 active train stops. These stops are served by 26 different routes that carry a total of 2,754 passenger trips each week. Access to transit is high, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 235 meters. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Census data from 2021 indicates that 19.0% of residents worked from home, which may reflect conditions during pandemic lockdowns.
Transit routes provide an average of 393 daily trips, which equals approximately 48 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions by AreaSearch indicates notable health challenges in Charlemont, with common illnesses showing higher than average prevalence, particularly among older residents. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, held by approximately 53% of the population, or about 8,080 people, compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 8.9% and 10.8% of the population, respectively. However, 68.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.8% of the population (1,491 people), which is lower than the 23.9% average for Regional Vic. Seniors in the area experience some health difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the general 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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Charlemont exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 19.1% of the population born outside Australia and 14.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 41.8% of residents. The category of Other shows the most significant overrepresentation, accounting for 2.4% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic. English ancestry is the most common at 28.0%, followed by Australian at 27.3% and Irish at 8.9%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic backgrounds, with Dutch ancestry representing 1.9% of the population (compared to 1.7% in the region), Indian at 3.2% (compared to 0.8%), and Filipino at 1.6% (compared to 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. 34.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Charlemont's median age is 30 years, which is much lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (24.0%) compared to Regional Vic., but a lower share of people aged 65 - 74 (5.0%). The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is also significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. The 35 to 44 age group increased its share of the population from 15.2% to 19.5% since the 2021 Census, while the 85+ cohort decreased from 3.4% to 1.7%, and the 15 to 24 group dropped from 12.4% to 10.7%.
Demographic models project significant shifts in Charlemont's age profile by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow the most at 116%, adding 4,245 residents to reach 7,890.
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 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 17 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 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 — 2,460 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,300 at the 2021 Census → 15,160 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 (203021485). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.