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Clayton - Central has an estimated 15,493 residents, up from 12,052 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,441 people, or 28.6%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 305 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 97.9% of that increase. That puts 3,707 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Clayton - Central stands at approximately 15,493 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,441 residents (28.6%) from the 12,052 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The progression is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,483 alongside 305 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 3,706 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quarter of all areas assessed nationwide by AreaSearch. The 28.6% rise since the 2021 census outpaced the state rate of 9.3% and the countrywide benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
This population gain was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 97.9% of the total increase over the recent timeframe. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For localities lacking this coverage, projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023 are applied, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are extended to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modeling indicates that this area will experience a substantial population increase, placing it in the top quarter of all evaluated statistical areas, with a projected expansion of 6,243 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a total rise of 40.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
333 new dwellings have been approved in Clayton - Central over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, 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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On average, Clayton - Central has registered 66 new dwelling approvals annually, resulting in a total of 333 residential units over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 48 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of 4.4 people migrating to the locality for every new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which tends to drive up property values and heighten competition among buyers, while newly constructed residences average a cost of $343,000. Furthermore, $2.5 million in commercial project approvals have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to a quiet commercial building sector.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Clayton - Central experiences a similar volume of building activity per capita, indicating a supply-demand equilibrium aligned with the wider metropolitan region. The breakdown of new building approvals reveals that 12.0% are detached houses, while 88.0% comprise townhouses or apartments. Focusing on high-density properties provides cheaper options and caters to buyers looking to downsize, investors, and those purchasing their first home. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing stock (which currently consists of 40.0% houses), indicating a decline in available vacant land and responding to changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability constraints. Recording approximately 223 people for each dwelling approval, Clayton - Central presents a developing property market. Demographic projections indicate that Clayton - Central will add 6,233 inhabitants by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). With current construction paces, residential supply could fall short of matching this population growth, which may intensify competition among purchasers and help drive price growth.
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Development applications around Clayton - Central
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Clayton - Central, worth an estimated $35.5 billion. A further 122 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $164.9 billion. 33 are already under construction and 35 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 projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 28 developments have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. Key examples include the Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project, the 409 Clayton Road Mixed-Use Development, the Waverley Woods Estate, and the Clayton Structure Plan and Precinct Development, with details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project
A $535 million major redevelopment delivering a new seven-storey clinical services tower constructed above the existing emergency department. Key features include a state-of-the-art operating theatre complex with capacity for 7,500 additional surgeries annually, a new intensive care unit, and expanded maternity services featuring upgraded birthing suites to support 2,400 births per year. The project also establishes a new Central Sterile Services Department to enhance operational efficiency across the hospital precinct.
PMP Printing Precinct
Mixed-use redevelopment of the former PMP Printing industrial site in Clayton into a 10 hectare urban precinct. The approved Comprehensive Development Plan and Development Contributions Plan provide for around 1180 new homes and approximately 1000 local jobs, centred on a new town square, three local parks and upgraded streets and walking and cycling links. Within the precinct, Assemble, Make Ventures and Housing Choices Australia are delivering a major build-to-rent project at 209-211 Carinish Road with around 700 apartments including significant social and affordable housing, together with supermarket and mixed commercial space.The precinct is next to Clayton Station, the future Suburban Rail Loop Clayton station and the Monash health and education precinct, making it a key transit-oriented renewal project for Melbournes south east.
Clayton Structure Plan and Precinct Development
The transformation of Clayton into a transport super hub through the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project and associated precinct planning. Major construction is underway as of 2026, including site preparation for the new 18m deep underground station and the 'Paid to Paid' interchange with the existing Metro station. The plan facilitates up to 70,000 new homes by the 2050s and high-density development up to 15 storeys. Key features include an elevated walkway over Clayton Road, new cycling links to Monash University, and a world-class health and research hub centered around the Monash Medical Centre.
409 Clayton Road Mixed-Use Development
Approved 12 to 17-storey mixed-use development comprising 144 apartments, ground floor retail, office space, resident amenities including a swimming pool and communal terraces, 147 car spaces and 121 bicycle spaces. The revised design by Cera Stribley was approved by Monash City Council in December 2023 following earlier VCAT proceedings. The project remains in the approvals phase with no confirmed construction completion announced.
193-195 Clayton Road Apartments
A proposed low-rise apartment development on a 1,555 square metre site in Residential Growth Zone 3 (RGZ3). The site is strategically located near Monash University, Monash Medical Centre, and Clayton transport hub, with potential for 30 apartments across 3 floors. The land is currently for sale and suitable for apartments, student accommodation, or mixed-use development.
Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion
A $535 million seven-storey tower being constructed above the emergency department at Monash Medical Centre by Monash Health. Features a new operating theatre complex with up to 5 theatres and 34 pre-operative and post-operative beds, providing capacity for up to 7,500 additional surgeries per year. Includes intensive care unit expansion with modern technology, expanded maternity services with new birthing suites and maternity beds supporting approximately 2,400 births annually, enhanced patient facilities, cardiac catheterisation labs and imaging services.Designed by Lyons Architecture with 'earth to sky' colour palette. Early works commence 2025 with completion by 2029.
New Clayton Campus Student Accommodation
New student accommodation being developed in the North East Precinct of the Clayton campus, alongside College Walk and north of Jock Marshall Reserve. Designed by Jackson Clements Burrows, the hybrid cross-laminated timber project features a 252-bed hall to enhance the on-campus living experience and expand capacity for Monash University students. Construction commenced in February 2026.
The Belmont Clayton
A curated collection of 28 one, two and three-bedroom apartments thoughtfully designed for contemporary living. Delivered by Pitard Group with premium quality and successful delivery, featuring lifts, secure basement parking, and a remarkable residents' lounge on the ground floor. Estimated completion late 2024.
10,049 residents of Clayton - Central are employed, from a labour force of 10,234. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 71.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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 20,989, about 135% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 in Clayton - Central is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professional services workers, a low unemployment rate of 1.8%, and estimated job growth of 4.1% over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,049, while the unemployment rate was 3.0% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate was similar to Greater Melbourne's figure of 70.2%. Data from the Census showed that a moderate 23.2% of residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The locality features a particularly high concentration of accommodation & food workers, who are employed at 1.5 times the broader regional average. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 6.2% of the local workforce, compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Having 1.4 workers for each resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment node, providing more jobs than it has working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 4.1% while the overall labor force rose by 4.2%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Melbourne, employment expanded by 2.1%, the labor force increased by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand for Clayton - Central. These estimates, looking five and ten years ahead, have been aligned with the local employment structure to project future trends. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary significantly across different industries. Applying these industry-specific projections to Clayton - Central's local workforce mix indicates that local employment would increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Clayton - Central is $1,711 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $709 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,799 a year against an average of $59,068. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on taxpayer statistics from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the income levels in Clayton - Central SA2 fall below the national average. Taxpayers in Clayton - Central SA2 earn a median income of $48,799 and an average income of $59,068, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $53,493 (median) and $64,750 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 47th percentile ($1,711 weekly), and personal incomes sit at the 30th percentile.
Looking at the income distribution, the largest cohort consists of 34.2% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 5,298 residents), which matches the metropolitan pattern where this bracket accounts for 32.8%. Affordable housing options are limited, with residents retaining only 81.2% of their income, which ranks in the 45th percentile, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clayton - Central had 4,175 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 40% detached houses and 9% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 58% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $401 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. 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 property types in Clayton - Central at the time of the latest Census consisted of 40.2% detached houses and 59.8% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to Greater Melbourne where houses represented 67.9% and alternative dwellings stood at 32.1%. The rate of home ownership in Clayton - Central was lower than the metropolitan Melbourne average at 22.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (19.6%) or renting (57.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $401, compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, Clayton - Central's mortgage payments sit above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clayton - Central counted 4,175 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,367 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 59.7% of all households, which includes 23.6% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.3% of households, consisting of single-person households at 21.5% and group households at 18.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.7 residents is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.1% of adults in Clayton - Central hold a university qualification, including 28.6% with a bachelor degree and 21.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 9.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 165 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 level of education in Clayton - Central is significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 52.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 29.8% in the wider SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the locality well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (21.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational training accounts for 19.2% of qualifications for those aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (9.4%). Student representation is notably strong, with 37.9% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This cohort includes 18.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions, 5.1% in primary school, and 3.6% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Clayton - Central reaches 36 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 6,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 Clayton - Central include 36 active stops, providing a combination of train and bus connections. These stops are served by 24 separate routes, which together account for 6,109 passenger journeys each week. Access to transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 269 meters from the nearest stop. Because Clayton - Central is a predominantly residential suburb, most working residents travel out of the area to work, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 63%, followed by trains at 18% and buses at 8%.
Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.0 vehicle per home, which is below the metropolitan average. A total of 23.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related restrictions. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 872 daily trips, which translates to roughly 169 trips per week for each individual transit stop.
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81.8% of residents in Clayton - Central report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.2 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 Clayton - Central align closely with national averages based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, showing typical rates of illness across both older and younger populations, while the percentage of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 48% of the population (~7,498 people). This compares to a rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 5.5 and 4.7% of the population respectively, while 81.8% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 8.1% of the population (1,250 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health profiles for older residents are particularly positive, with national comparative ranks exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
71.1% of Clayton - Central residents were born overseas and 71.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.4%) and Indian (13.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Clayton - Central ranks among the most ethnically diverse communities in Australia, with 71.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 71.1% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 32.9% of residents in Clayton - Central. The most prominent religious concentration relative to wider areas is Hinduism, which accounts for 18.9% of the population, significantly exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three most common ancestries in Clayton - Central are Other at 21.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Chinese at 20.4%, which is higher than the regional average of 6.5%, and Indian at 13.8%, which is higher than the regional average of 4.2%.
Additionally, there are clear variations in other ancestral backgrounds: Sri Lankan ancestry accounts for 1.6% of Clayton - Central (compared to 0.8% across the region), Greek ancestry stands at 6.4% (compared to 2.7%), and Korean ancestry is at 1.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clayton - Central is 27, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 3 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 60.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 27 years in Clayton - Central is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and also lower than the national median of 38 years. Compared to the Melbourne metropolitan area, Clayton - Central has a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (33.7%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (4.2%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the local population has become younger, with the median age falling 2.7 years from 30 down to 27.
Specifically, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 19.2% to 26.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group grew from 30.8% to 33.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 8.1% to 6.2%, and the 35 to 44 cohort dropped from 13.2% to 11.5%. Future age projections indicate that Clayton - Central's demographic mix will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to increase by 2,628 people (50%), rising from 5,224 to 7,853.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clayton - Central
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 13 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 Jun 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 — 305 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,052 at the 2021 Census → 15,493 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 (212051568). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.