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Chelsea Heights has an estimated 5,447 residents, up from 5,393 at the 2021 Census — a change of 54 people, or 1.0%. That puts 1,702 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 resident count of Chelsea Heights stands at approximately 5,447 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 54 people (1.0%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 5,393 people. Such figures are derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 5,445 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 5 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. This population scale yields a density of 1,702 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations monitored by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the principal driver of demographic expansion, delivering around 58.1% of all recent population additions.
SA2 geographic projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch applies the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases via weighted growth aggregations from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort growth rates from these datasets are likewise extended across all locations from 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic patterns, Chelsea Heights is anticipated to achieve population gains above the median of AreaSearch statistical areas, expanding by 632 persons through 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which equals an overall rise of 11.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
28 new dwellings have been approved in Chelsea Heights over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Chelsea Heights have tracked at roughly 5 dwellings per year, accumulating to 28 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. With the population contracting across the previous timeframe, the available housing stock has matched local demand effectively, fostering balanced market conditions and ample options for purchasers, while newly approved residential builds average $577,000 in expected construction value—outpacing typical regional figures—highlighting premium-oriented building. Furthermore, non-residential approvals worth $5.6 million were logged during this financial year, underlining the suburb's overwhelmingly residential focus. When evaluated against Greater Melbourne, construction volume in Chelsea Heights is markedly subdued (standing 78.0% below the broader metropolitan per-capita benchmark).
Such constrained residential development commonly bolsters valuation levels and buyer competition for established dwellings. Activity also trails nationwide averages, reflecting an established urban fabric and potential regulatory planning limitations. Recent residential approvals comprise 80.0% detached dwellings alongside 20.0% medium and high-density housing, reinforcing local suburban character while catering to buyers seeking standalone footprints. With roughly 2043 people per approval, Chelsea Heights exhibits the profile of an established, mature locality. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Chelsea Heights is projected to welcome 630 residents through 2041. Should building volumes continue at current paces, new dwelling construction may fail to match population expansion, which could heighten market competition among buyers and reinforce home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Chelsea Heights
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 109 current infrastructure and development projects close to Chelsea Heights, worth an estimated $13.8 billion. 30 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and property dynamics are heavily shaped by planning initiatives, public works, and significant infrastructure upgrades. In total no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Notable infrastructure works in the surrounding district encompass The Dell by Stockland, Aspendale Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Monash Freeway Upgrade Stage 2, and Frankston Line Level Crossing Removal Program, with the following overview highlighting those of greatest local relevance.
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The Dell by Stockland
Large masterplanned residential community directly opposite Bonbeach Station featuring townhomes and apartments, with future retail and community amenities planned within the precinct.
Aspendale Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment
The proposed modernization and expansion of the Aspendale Gardens Shopping Centre aims to upgrade the existing Ritchies Supa IGA and approximately 17 specialty stores. The plan includes the potential development of a top floor of approximately 3700 square metres to accommodate additional retail or commercial space. Current efforts focus on leasing and tenant management as the project navigates the planning phase, following historical community debate regarding proximity to local gambling venues.
The Strand Aspendale
Luxury beachfront residential development featuring 18 exclusive apartments with direct beach access and premium coastal living amenities.
Rossdale Golf Course Redevelopment Aspendale
Proposed rezoning and redevelopment of the 43.5-hectare Rossdale Golf Course into a mixed-use residential community, which would fund the relocation of the financially non-viable golf club. The plan proposes approximately 30% public open space, new wetlands, and integrated walking/cycling paths, with around 700 to 1000 dwellings (mix of homes, townhouses, and low-scale apartments). The proposal is under review by the Victorian Government's Priority Projects Standing Advisory Committee.
The Promenade Patterson Lakes
Proposed medium-density townhouse and apartment development of approximately 120 dwellings within the established canal-front Lakeview precinct of Patterson Lakes. Planning permit reference CPA/2024/112 has been lodged with the City of Kingston. No independent public confirmation of a project named The Promenade at this location, its precise street number, or a named developer could be located through Kingston's planning register or other public sources at time of review.
Keysborough Golf Club Relocation and South East Sports Hub
The project involves the proposed relocation of the Keysborough Golf Club to a new Graham Marsh-designed 18-hole course in Bangholme to facilitate the creation of a 69-hectare South East Sports Hub (SESH). The SESH is planned to include five football pitches, three cricket fields, an Aussie Rules field, and eight netball courts. While the 1,600-dwelling residential component at the existing Hutton Road site is currently stalled due to the Victorian Government's refusal to amend the Urban Growth Boundary and a failed member vote to extend the developer's option in early 2026, the developer Intrapac and the Club continue to advocate for the relocation to safeguard the club's financial future and provide regional sporting infrastructure.
Mornington Peninsula Freeway Maintenance Program
Maintenance works on the southbound lanes of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway between Patterson River and Eastlink at Patterson Lakes, delivered under the Victorian Government's 964 million dollar road maintenance program. Works include asphalt resurfacing and line marking carried out overnight to restore the road surface, improve safety and reduce disruption to daily traffic.
Mordi Aquatic Centre
The Mordi Aquatic Centre is an $87 million state-of-the-art facility featuring a 50m indoor multi-purpose lap pool, learn-to-swim pool, warm water exercise pool, and leisure pool with a splash park. It includes wellness amenities such as a spa, sauna, and steam room, alongside a gymnasium, fitness areas, and a cafe. Designed for sustainability, it targets a 6 Star Green Star rating with an all-electric design. Construction is currently on track for completion in late 2026, with roofing complete and internal fit-outs underway.
2,850 residents of Chelsea Heights are employed, from a labour force of 3,032. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 68.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,816, 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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Chelsea Heights features a capable local workforce distinguished by a prominent concentration in the construction sector, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.0% and an estimated 1.3% gain in local employment over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,850, while the local jobless rate sat 1.2% higher than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, with workforce participation closely aligning with the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. Census records indicated that a notable 28.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during Covid-19 must be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Notably, local participation in manufacturing is specialized, capturing a workforce proportion 1.6 times that of the surrounding region. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, accounting for merely 6.3% of workers in Chelsea Heights against 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Given the gap between the Census count of local working positions and total resident workers, the largely residential locality generates relatively few jobs within its own borders. AreaSearch assessment of data from the ABS and SALM indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.3% while the workforce pool contracted by 0.3%, resulting in a 1.5 percentage points drop in the jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment and labor supply rise by 2.1% and 2.3% respectively, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point climb in unemployment. Furthermore, the Mar-26 national workforce forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia shed light on future hiring trajectories for Chelsea Heights. These five- and ten-year federal models have been calibrated against local industry compositions to gauge prospective employment trends. While employment nationally is projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral trajectories show wide variation. Mapping these sector projections to the industry distribution of Chelsea Heights points to local employment expansions of 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this represents a proportional extrapolation for context and omits localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Chelsea Heights is $1,867 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $805 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,925 a year against an average of $67,347. 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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Taxation metrics compiled by AreaSearch from the latest ATO dataset for financial year 2023 place income levels across the Chelsea Heights SA2 close to the Australian benchmark. Taxpayers across the Chelsea Heights SA2 generate a median income of $55,925 and an average income of $67,347, compared with $57,688 and $75,164 throughout Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $61,305 (median) and $73,826 (average) by March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings for Chelsea Heights sat around the national 53rd percentile.
Looking at earning cohorts, the largest bracket encompasses 33.5% of residents (1,824 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which closely parallels the metropolitan share of 32.8%. Discretionary funds remaining after meeting housing obligations account for 85.6% of income, positioning the community within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chelsea Heights had 1,987 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 8% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $412 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,001 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing forms recorded in Chelsea Heights at the latest Census were made up of 79.0% houses and 21.0% other dwellings (incorporating units, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), whereas Melbourne metro reported 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Chelsea Heights stood well above the metropolitan rate at 40.4%, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (46.3%) or occupied by tenants (13.3%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $2,001, slightly surpassing the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $412 against $390 regionally.
From a nationwide perspective, loan repayments in Chelsea Heights exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chelsea Heights counted 1,987 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute the majority of dwellings at 74.8%, consisting of couples with children (39.5%), couples without children (23.2%), and single parent families (11.4%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 25.2%, made up of lone person households (23.4%) and group households (1.6%). The average household size stands at 2.6 people, matching Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.7% of adults in Chelsea Heights hold a university qualification, including 16.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 406 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,050 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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Higher education qualifications present a local development area, as the university attainment rate of 24.7% trails significantly behind the SA4 regional benchmark of 46.0%, highlighting a key focus for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational credentials are widespread, with 36.2% of people aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including certificates (24.1%) and advanced diplomas (12.1%). Community educational engagement is robust, as 28.9% of the local population is enrolled in formal study. This cohort comprises 10.3% attending primary school, 7.7% in secondary education, and 4.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chelsea Heights reaches 41 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 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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Local public transit infrastructure features 41 active transport stops across Chelsea Heights, comprising network bus services. These facilities are linked by 7 individual routes, delivering a collective 2,283 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is strong, with residents situated an average of 153 meters from their nearest transit departure point. Because the locality is primarily residential, outbound commuting prevails, with private car travel serving as the primary choice at 92%. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.5 per dwelling, tracking above the regional norm. In addition, 28.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Bus transit schedules provide an average of 326 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 55 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.8% of residents in Chelsea Heights report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 Chelsea Heights are favorable overall based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality, with broad community incidence of common conditions remaining contained, though rates elevate above national norms across older, vulnerable segments. The proportion of residents carrying private health insurance marginally exceeds the SA2 average at approximately 53% of all residents (~2,865 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical conditions locally, documented among 8.6 and 7.8% of inhabitants, respectively, while 68.8% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared with 72.6% regionally across Greater Melbourne.
Health measures across working-age cohorts are generally standard. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 20.0% of the population (1,089 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne, though their relative health ranking sits below that of the wider community on national measures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.1% of Chelsea Heights residents were born overseas and 17.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.5%) and Australian (25.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Chelsea Heights exhibits a broader cultural mix than most local markets, with 26.1% of inhabitants born overseas and 17.2% utilizing a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, representing 48.5% of local residents. The most noticeable religious divergence occurs within Judaism, which encompasses 0.3% of the community compared with 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental heritage and ancestry, the three largest demographic backgrounds in Chelsea Heights are English at 25.5% (substantially exceeding the 20.1% regional mark), Australian at 25.2% (considerably above the regional share of 18.4%), and Other at 8.4% (markedly below the 14.6% metropolitan level).
Other distinct cultural groups show notable variances: Russian background accounts for 0.9% locally (vs 0.4% regionally), Sri Lankan makes up 1.2% (vs 0.8%), and Hungarian represents 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chelsea Heights is 40. 20.3% 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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Demographics in Chelsea Heights are tilted toward older age brackets. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 20.0% of locals are retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas only 23.8% are young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), where the metropolitan region logs 32.1%. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 3 years older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that same Census. Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts has shifted from 18.5% to an estimated 20.0%.
Looking toward 2041, older age groups are forecast to capture the majority of net growth, expanding by 408 residents (37%) to reach 1,498, whereas young to middle aged adults and younger demographics including children and young adults are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chelsea Heights
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,393 at the 2021 Census → 5,447 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 (208031187). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.