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Clayton South has an estimated 15,430 residents, up from 13,381 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,049 people, or 15.3%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 298 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.4% of that increase. That puts 1,943 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 for Clayton South stands at roughly 15,430 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,049 people (15.3%) compared to the 2021 Census baseline of 13,381 people. This update draws upon the ABS estimated resident population of 15,349 as of June 2025 alongside 298 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, population density settles at 1,943 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the typical benchmarks observed across nationwide territories evaluated by AreaSearch. Outperforming both the broader state and the SA3 area (7.0%), Clayton South's 15.3% growth establishes it as a regional frontrunner.
International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 90.4% of total population additions over recent intervals. SA2 geographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts released in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 localities lack direct coverage, AreaSearch applies 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections adjusted via weighted population growth aggregation from LGA down to SA2 zones. Cohort growth rates across age brackets derived from these models are similarly projected across all regions from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, forward-looking demographic trajectories indicate expansion within the highest national quartile, with projections indicating an influx of 5,083 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP population statistics, translating to an overall rise of 32.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
377 new dwellings have been approved in Clayton South over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 76 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Clayton South have maintained a pace of roughly 75 new homes per annum, accumulating to 377 homes across the previous 5 financial years. With an inflow rate of 3.2 new residents per year per finished dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), structural demand continues to outstrip incoming supply, a trend that regularly fuels price escalation and heightened competition among buyers. Concurrently, average construction costs for new dwellings stand at $347,000—a level below regional benchmarks that provides accessible entry points for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $29.8 million were recorded this financial year, underscoring substantial non-residential investment across the area. Per capita construction activity in Clayton South outpaces Greater Melbourne by 55.0%, which theoretically provides extensive choice for buyers even as recent building volumes have moderated. Recent development output is heavily weighted toward medium and high density, with 18.0% standalone homes alongside 82.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density living caters directly to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households seeking attainable pricing. It also diverges markedly from the prevailing residential landscape (currently 56.0% houses), highlighting constraints on vacant land and adapting to changing demographic preferences and affordability pressures. A figure of around 436 people per approval points toward an established, mature marketplace. According to the latest quarterly analysis by AreaSearch, Clayton South is forecast to expand by 5,002 residents by 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, dwelling creation could fall short of demographic expansion, which may intensify purchaser competition and reinforce sustained upward momentum in dwelling values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Clayton South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Clayton South, worth an estimated $15 million. A further 115 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $92.8 billion. 24 are already under construction and 38 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 economic and social outcomes are strongly driven by capital works, planning schemes, and regional transport projects. A total of 25 projects with potential local impacts have been recorded by AreaSearch. Prominent developments include 1899-1901 Dandenong Road Mixed-Use Development, Skylight Sandringham, Sanctuary Sandringham, and the Sandringham Village Streetscape Masterplan, with key individual initiatives summarized in the subsequent section.
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Sandringham Village Streetscape Masterplan
A comprehensive streetscape improvement masterplan for Sandringham Village adopted by Bayside City Council in March 2020. Key features include widened footpaths with street trees along Station Street, a new public space at Waltham Street and Chalmers Avenue adjacent to the library, improved pedestrian movement and accessibility, and a station plaza upgrade. The detailed design phase was deferred and is now scheduled for 2025-26, with additional community engagement underway regarding a proposed partial pedestrianisation of Melrose Street.
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.
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. Main works commenced in early 2026, featuring a state-of-the-art operating theatre complex, an intensive care unit, and expanded maternity services.
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.
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.
Gardenia Apartments Clayton South
Gardenia Apartments is a boutique collection of 74 contemporary one and two bedroom residences at 14 Gardenia Street, Clayton South, designed for comfortable modern living.
Clayton Business Park
Redevelopment by Goodman Group to transform existing warehousing into a business park with four main precincts, having a total gross floor area of 115,678 square meters including office and industrial space, and a cafe. The site currently has 145,883sqm of existing warehousing and office space.
370 Huntingdale Road Electric Vehicle Distribution Centre
Redevelopment of the former Sidetrack Go-Kart facility into an electric vehicle distribution, logistics, and servicing centre. The development includes specialized EV vehicle preparation bays, storage warehousing, and associated administrative facilities within the Huntingdale industrial precinct.
8,707 residents of Clayton South are employed, from a labour force of 8,964. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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. 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 South demonstrates strong educational credentials and healthy representation across professional services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 2.9% and a 4.5% annual increase in estimated employment. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,707, while local joblessness tracks 1.9% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. However, the labour participation rate of 67.6% sits somewhat beneath Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records show that 23.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment drivers for local residents are retail trade, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.
Manufacturing displays substantial local weighting, employing personnel at 1.5 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, the construction sector accounts for a lower proportion of workers at 7.1%, compared to the regional standard of 9.7%. Comparing the Census count of local workers against resident counts suggests that while local roles exist, a significant share of the workforce travels beyond the area for employment. An examination of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch reveals that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local job count expanded by 4.5% against a 4.3% rise in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment and a 2.3% gain in the labour force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements in Clayton South. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied against the local sector distribution to gauge potential growth. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though outcomes vary across industries. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the existing industry balance in Clayton South points to potential local employment gains of 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative use and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Clayton South is $1,630 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $685 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,376 a year against an average of $59,705. 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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According to the most recent postcode ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the Clayton South SA2 sit beneath national standards, recording a median of $51,376 and an average of $59,705. These results compare to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings updated figures to approximately $56,318 (median) and $65,449 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places weekly household income at the 43rd percentile ($1,630 weekly) and personal earnings at the 25th percentile.
Furthermore, 34.5% of residents (5,323 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning closely with the broader metropolitan share of 32.8%. Cost-of-living and housing pressures remain pronounced, leaving 82.8% of income after housing expenses (ranking in the 42nd percentile), while the area sits in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clayton South had 4,783 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 56% detached houses and 11% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,997 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock in Clayton South was distributed between 56.0% houses and 43.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached residences, and 'other' dwellings), differing from Melbourne metro where 67.9% were houses and 32.1% were other dwellings. The proportion of outright home ownership stood at 32.1%, matching the Melbourne metro benchmark, with the remaining private properties held under a mortgage (27.4%) or rented (40.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,997, lower than the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $381, compared to $390 across the wider metropolis.
On a nationwide scale, Clayton South's mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clayton South counted 4,783 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,515 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the bulk of local living arrangements at 69.8% of all households, broken down into couples with children (31.8%), couples without children (24.3%), and single parent families (11.4%). Non-family living situations account for the other 30.2%, consisting of lone person households at 21.9% and group households at 8.4%. The average household size in the area is 2.7 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.1% of adults in Clayton South hold a university qualification, including 23.7% with a bachelor degree and 13.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,149 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,019 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 in Clayton South track substantially above regional standards, with 39.1% of people aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 26.7% in the SA3 area and 29.8% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education offers strong support for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational credentials represent 21.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (11.8%) and advanced diplomas (10.1%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.5% of residents enrolled in formal education programs.
This cohort includes 9.7% undertaking tertiary education, 6.8% enrolled in primary education, and 5.4% attending secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Clayton South reaches 72 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 7,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 transit infrastructure in Clayton South comprises 72 operational transport stops accommodating local bus connections. These facilities are served by 16 separate routes, combining to deliver 7,022 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with an average distance of 180 meters from local residences to the closest stop. Given the area's residential character, outward travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 78% of commuters, while 14% utilize trains. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 per dwelling. In addition, 23.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Across the entire network, service operations total 1,003 trips per day, which translates to an average of roughly 97 weekly trips per individual stop.
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77.4% of residents in Clayton South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes throughout Clayton South across general mortality and chronic illness rates, with younger residents displaying particularly low rates of prevalent health conditions. Private health insurance coverage is limited, with roughly 49% of the population (~7,545 people) holding private cover, sitting below both the Greater Melbourne figure of 56.7% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Among reported chronic health issues, arthritis and asthma were the most prevalent, impacting 5.7 and 5.3% of the community, respectively. A total of 77.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 14.7% of the locality (2,263 people); health indicators among this senior cohort are solid, though they rank lower nationally than the overall community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
65.5% of Clayton South residents were born overseas and 70.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (17.8%) and Indian (10.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Clayton South ranks among the nation's most multicultural communities, with 65.5% of residents born abroad and 70.4% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most commonly practiced religion, accounting for 39.3% of residents. Buddhism shows notable local concentration, adhered to by 10.6% of the population compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestral groups in Clayton South are Other at 22.7% (compared to 14.6% regionally), Chinese at 17.8% (versus 6.5% regionally), and Indian at 10.8% (versus 4.2% across the wider region).
Significant differences are also evident among other backgrounds, with Greek heritage representing 9.2% of Clayton South (against 2.7% regionally), Vietnamese accounting for 4.3% (versus 1.9%), and Sri Lankan comprising 1.5% (against 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clayton South is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 38.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Clayton South is heavily weighted toward young adults without dependent children. As at August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 38.6% of the local population, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 27.4%, against a regional level of 30.5%. The estimated median age in Clayton South is 34 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 3 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded in that Census.
The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the young to middle aged bracket, increasing from 37.4% to an estimated 38.6%. By 2041, young to middle aged adults are forecast to drive the majority of growth, adding 1,443 residents (24%) to total 7,405, while the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will record the fastest rate of expansion, increasing by 59% to 3,598.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clayton South
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 298 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,381 at the 2021 Census → 15,430 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 (212041310). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.