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Clayton (North) - Notting Hill has an estimated 15,065 residents, up from 9,829 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,236 people, or 53.3%. Growth has averaged 4.9% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 169 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,881 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Clayton (North) - Notting Hill stands at approximately 15,065 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 5,236 residents (53.3%) from the 9,829 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,911 combined with 169 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density reaches 2,880 persons per square kilometer, which places the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The area's 53.3% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 9.3% and the national benchmark, making it a prominent growth leader within the region. This expansion was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 unit, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this data, projections from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases are utilized, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 scales. Age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate a substantial population expansion that ranks in the highest quartile of statistical regions nationwide, with the location projected to grow by 5,363 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 34.6% over the 16 years.
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160 new dwellings have been approved in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 37, 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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Clayton (North) - Notting Hill has recorded an average of approximately 32 residential approvals annually, with 160 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 34 registered during the current FY-26 period. With an average of 20 residents moving into the region for every single dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of supply remains far behind incoming demand, a situation that typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, while new dwellings carry an average construction cost of $338,000.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $13.0 million have been recorded so far in the current financial year, representing ongoing commercial development activity. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Clayton (North) - Notting Hill generates roughly half the level of building activity per capita, positioning it in the 28th percentile of locations analyzed across the country, which results in fewer options for purchasers and sustains demand for existing housing stock. This volume of activity is also below the national standard, reflecting a mature market environment and indicating potential developmental constraints. Current construction trends show 27.0% of projects are detached houses and 73.0% are attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density housing options provides more economical entry points and appeals to buyers looking to downsize, property investors, and first-time purchasers. With roughly 594 individuals for every approved dwelling, Clayton (North) - Notting Hill demonstrates the characteristics of a highly established market. Demographic projections indicate that Clayton (North) - Notting Hill will add 5,209 residents up to 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimation). If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of housing may fall short of population gains, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting elevated price appreciation.
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Development applications around Clayton (North) - Notting Hill
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Clayton (North) - Notting Hill, worth an estimated $35.7 billion. A further 107 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $161.8 billion. 31 are already under construction and 34 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, major planning decisions, and construction initiatives represent primary drivers of local area performance. A total of 30 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence this locality. Primary developments include the Monash Accommodation Student Housing Development, the Monash University Campus Centre Redevelopment, the Suburban Rail Loop East - Monash Station, and the Monash University Clayton Campus Student Accommodation, with the subsequent list outlining the items of highest local relevance.
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Suburban Rail Loop East - Monash Station
An underground twin-platform metro station being built around 20 metres beneath Monash University's Clayton campus, on land north of Normanby Road at the corner of Howleys Road in Notting Hill. The station is one of six on the 26km SRL East line connecting Cheltenham to Box Hill via Monash and Deakin universities. The precinct will include a southern entrance opening towards the university, a northern entrance with an integrated bus interchange off Howleys Road, taxi bays, accessible pick-up and drop-off areas, undercover bicycle parking, retail tenancies, and new pedestrian and cycling links.As of early 2026 the worksite is established with site offices and parking in place, the network support facility to power the tunnel boring machines is being completed, and crews are constructing diaphragm walls ahead of station box excavation. Tunnel boring machines have arrived on site, with tunnelling to begin in 2026 from Clarinda and Burwood. The station is forecast to handle around 9,000 daily passengers when trains start running in 2035, and SRL East and SRL North together are expected to generate around 19,000 extra jobs in the Monash precinct.
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.
Larkins Hall - Monash University Clayton Campus Student Accommodation
A new seven-storey, 252-bed student accommodation hall in the North East Precinct of Monash University's Clayton campus, alongside College Walk and north of Jock Marshall Reserve. The building has been named Larkins Hall in honour of former Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Professor Richard Larkins AC. The sustainable, all-electric development spans approximately 7,900 square metres and features single-occupancy ensuite rooms with floor-by-floor communal kitchens, winter gardens, study zones and lounges, a wellness hub, sports court, bike arrival station, laundry, music and gaming rooms, parcel lockers, and mobility-accessible units.Construction commenced on 3 February 2026, with completion targeted for mid-2027. The development is a key initiative under Monash's Student Accommodation Strategy to address growing demand for high-quality residential capacity.
Monash University Campus Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Monash University's Clayton campus centre as part of the broader campus master plan. The project includes new student facilities, multi-disciplinary learning spaces, community amenities, and dining facilities to support over 50,000 students. The broader campus developments also include new residential halls (1000+ beds) and research facilities.
Caulfield to Rowville Public Transport Link
Long-proposed public transport corridor connecting Caulfield Station to Rowville via Chadstone Shopping Centre and Monash University Clayton. The leading current proposal is a Trackless Rapid Transit (TRT) system along a 19 km route via Dandenong Road, Ferntree Gully Road, Blackburn Road and Wellington Road, with 13 proposed stations. Jointly developed by Monash University and Vicinity Centres and estimated at $1.4 billion, the TRT option offers dedicated lanes, high-capacity electric vehicles and peak-hour services every 5 minutes.The Victorian Government commenced a preliminary business case supported by $6 million in federal funding committed in the 2022-23 federal budget. No construction funding has been committed by either government as of May 2025, and the project does not appear in the 2025-26 Victorian Budget. The corridor has been under consideration since 1969, with repeated announcements and no construction.
1899-1901 Dandenong Road Mixed-Use Development
A four-storey mixed-use building comprising 12 residential apartments (mix of 2 and 3 bedrooms) and 2 retail shops at ground level. The development includes basement parking for 20 cars and 5 bicycle spaces. The project is currently on hold as of 2024.
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.
Victorian Heart Hospital
Australia's first dedicated cardiac hospital with 224 beds, 3 operating theatres, 7 cardiac catheter laboratories, combining clinical services, research and education. Co-located with Monash University featuring state-of-the-art cardiac facilities. Partnership between Victorian Government, Monash Health and Monash University. Opened 2022.
8,779 residents of Clayton (North) - Notting Hill are employed, from a labour force of 8,898. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 62.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 27,891, about 185% 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 workforce of Clayton (North) - Notting Hill is characterized by high levels of education, a strong presence in essential services, a very low unemployment rate of 1.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.5% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 8,779 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 3.4% lower than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while workforce participation is notably lower (62.8% versus 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census data shows that a moderate 25.1% of residents operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in the sectors of education & training, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. The region displays a notable concentration in education & training, where the share of employment is 1.8 times higher than the regional benchmark. In contrast, construction workers are underrepresented at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 9.7%. With 2.3 jobs available for every local worker at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, containing more positions than working residents and drawing commuting employees from neighboring districts. Based on the AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment rose by 4.5% and the total labor force grew by 4.3%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. This performance contrasted with Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force increased by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate climbed by 0.2 percentage points. Projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment demand in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill. These estimates, looking ahead five and ten years, have been aligned with the local industry profile to project local growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections directly to the employment structure of Clayton (North) - Notting Hill indicates a local employment expansion of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill is $1,278 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $503 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $34,621 a year against an average of $41,905. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on the most recent postcode ATO data released for the financial year 2023, the median income for taxpayers in the Clayton (North) - Notting Hill SA2 is $34,621, with an average income of $41,905. These figures are below national benchmarks, comparing to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $37,952 for the median and $45,936 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill all rank between the 4th and 18th percentiles nationally.
The income distribution shows that the largest single cohort, representing 29.1% of residents (4,383 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is similar to the wider metropolitan region where 32.8% of the population occupies this bracket. Housing affordability challenges are notable, with only 74.2% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 10th percentile, while its SEIFA income score falls in the 6th decile.
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Clayton (North) - Notting Hill had 2,973 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 32% detached houses and 48% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 66% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,860 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 29.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of residential properties in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill at the time of the latest Census consisted of 32.4% detached houses and 67.6% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill was lower than the metropolitan average at 15.7%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (18.3%) or rented (66.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $1,860, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $380, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clayton (North) - Notting Hill counted 2,973 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,557 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 46.7% of the total household mix, consisting of couples with children at 13.9%, couples without children at 22.1%, and single-parent households at 7.2%. The remaining 53.3% consists of non-family households, which are divided into single-person households at 33.3% and group households at 19.9%. The median household occupancy of 2.2 individuals is below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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50.2% of adults in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill hold a university qualification, including 28.5% with a bachelor degree and 20.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 7.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 869 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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 formal education in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill is higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 50.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 29.8% in the wider SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based occupations. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 28.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational credentials are held by 16.6% of residents aged 15+ , consisting of advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (7.6%).
A very high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 55.8% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program. This student population includes 43.7% in higher education, 3.1% in primary school, and 2.3% attending secondary school.
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Public transport in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill reaches 74 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 8,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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Analysis of the local public transport network shows 74 active transit stops operating within Clayton (North) - Notting Hill, consisting of various bus options. These transit locations are connected by 28 unique routes, which combine to support 8,846 weekly passenger journeys. Local transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 206 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the neighborhood, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 66%, followed by 11% using trains and 10% utilizing buses.
Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.8 per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average. Approximately 25.1% of residents performed their jobs from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 related patterns). Transit service frequency averages 1,263 daily journeys across the entire network, representing approximately 119 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
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81.0% of residents in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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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Clayton (North) - Notting Hill exhibits notable public health challenges, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. Common health issues are present across the population, showing a higher frequency among older age cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population (~6,899 people). This is lower than the 56.7% rate observed across Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses reported by residents in this locality are mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 7.2% and 5.4% of the population respectively.
Meanwhile, 81.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and older make up 4.8% of the local population (726 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health indicators for senior residents present some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
67.7% of Clayton (North) - Notting Hill residents were born overseas and 62.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (24.9%) and English (11.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Clayton (North) - Notting Hill ranks among the most ethnically diverse locations in Australia, with 62.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 67.7% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 27.1% of the local population. However, the most notable difference from broader patterns is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 9.4% of residents, a proportion considerably higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. Regarding ancestral background (based on parent birthplace), the three largest groups in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill are Chinese at 24.9% of the population (well above the regional average of 6.5%), Other at 19.7% (above the regional average of 14.6%), and English at 11.7% (below the regional average of 20.1%).
Other ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: Sri Lankan ancestry is present in 2.5% of Clayton (North) - Notting Hill residents (compared to 0.8% across the region), Indian ancestry represents 8.8% (versus 4.2% regionally), and Vietnamese ancestry stands at 2.8% (versus 1.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clayton (North) - Notting Hill is 21, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 5 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 77.1% 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 21 years in Clayton (North) - Notting Hill is significantly below the median age of 37 in Greater Melbourne and 38 across Australia. The local demographic is heavily represented by the 15 - 24 age bracket, which constitutes 49.4% of residents, whereas the 45 - 54 age group is small at 3.0% compared to Greater Melbourne. This concentration of 15 - 24 year-olds is much higher than the national share of 12.7%. Demographic shifts since the 2021 Census show a trend toward a younger population, with the median age dropping from 26 to 21 years.
Key changes include the 15 to 24 age cohort increasing from 37.2% to 49.4% of the total population, while the 25 to 34 group fell from 29.5% to 27.7%, and the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 9.3% to 7.5%. By 2041, the age profile is expected to shift, with the 25 to 34 group projected to experience the highest growth rate of 60%, adding 2,521 residents to reach a total of 6,693.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clayton (North) - Notting Hill
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 14 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 — 169 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,829 at the 2021 Census → 15,065 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 (212051567). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.