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Coburg - East has an estimated 14,471 residents, up from 12,535 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,936 people, or 15.4%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 493 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 74.3% of that increase. That puts 3,859 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of Coburg - East reached approximately 14,471 by Aug 2026. Compared to the 12,535 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,936 people (15.4%). This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,457 recorded in June 2025 alongside 493 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 3,858 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch and underlining intense demand for residential land.
Expanding by 15.4% following the 2021 census, Coburg - East outpaced both state (9.5%) and national benchmarks, establishing itself as a regional growth leader. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 74.3% of total population additions over recent intervals, with interstate migration and natural growth also providing positive contributions. Projections for SA2 districts published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilising 2022 as a baseline, form the foundation of AreaSearch's modeling. For SA2 territories not covered, figures from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases are incorporated via weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 divisions, with age-group growth rates projected across 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, Coburg - East is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of statistical areas across Australia, adding 8,086 persons by 2041 according to the latest annual ERP data and achieving an overall gain of 55.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,572 new dwellings have been approved in Coburg - East over the past five years, an average of 314 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 314 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% 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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Dwelling approval volumes across Coburg - East have tracked at an annual average of roughly 314 units, totaling 1,572 homes over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area welcomed an average of only 0.8 people each year per newly constructed home across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), residential development has matched or exceeded incoming demand, expanding purchaser options and facilitating above-projection growth potential. New residential developments show an average value of $434,000, aligning with broader regional levels. Concurrently, $5.3 million in commercial approvals were logged during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
Coburg - East generated 108.0% higher new home approvals per capita than Greater Melbourne, affording home buyers substantial selection. This elevated development pace sits substantially above the national average, reflecting significant developer commitment. Approvals are overwhelmingly concentrated in medium-to-high density formats, with 96.0% townhouses or apartments compared to 4.0% detached houses. This emphasis on compact housing presents entry-level affordability and appeals to downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. Contrasting sharply with the established built form where houses make up 54.0%, this pattern highlights declining land supply along with evolving household budgets and lifestyle choices. Generating roughly 35 people per dwelling approval, Coburg - East displays classic hallmarks of an active growth area. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Coburg - East is projected to gain 8,072 residents by 2041. The current volume of residential building aligns well with long-term housing requirements, encouraging balanced market dynamics without generating undue upward pressure on property prices.
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Development applications around Coburg - East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Coburg - East, worth an estimated $4.61 billion. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.8 billion. 30 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Strategic planning initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and major developments exert a substantial influence on local community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 30 projects poised to affect the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings include the Coburg Health and Community Services Precinct, Sydney Road Coburg BTR (511-537), The Avenue, Coburg, and the Holstep Health Community Hub (Coburg), alongside key projects detailed in the accompanying records.
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Pentridge Precinct
A landmark $2.2 billion mixed-use redevelopment of the heritage-listed former Pentridge Prison site in Coburg, comprising two adjoining precincts and spanning historical and modern residential, retail, and commercial spaces. Construction continues across multiple stages including the Cascade Square towers and ongoing masterplanned residential expansion by developers Shayher Group, Salvo, and Blue Earth Group.
Coburg Health and Community Services Precinct
An integrated health and community services precinct on a 14,500 square metre vacant site next to the Coburg Civic Centre, on the corner of Bell Street and Pentridge Boulevard. The development comprises three multi-storey buildings to be delivered in stages and will house a community hospital, a GP super clinic, a mental health facility, residential aged care, allied health services, a childcare centre, and food and drink premises. Over 50 percent of services will be delivered by community and not-for-profit providers, including Merri Health.The masterplan also incorporates the retention and refurbishment of the heritage-listed Coburg Bluestone Cottage complex, which will continue to be operated by the Coburg Historical Society as a local history museum, alongside a new multi-purpose facility and historic-themed garden. A planning permit was issued by Merri-bek City Council on 30 April 2026, with construction expected to commence in late 2026. The project is forecast to support up to 1,000 local jobs.
Coburg Health and Community Services Precinct
A 160 million dollar campus-style health and community services hub spanning more than 15,000 square metres, delivered by Coburg Health Hub Pty Ltd. The precinct will bring together a private short-stay hospital, a bulk-billed GP super clinic, a mental health facility, allied health services, residential aged care, community health services and a childcare and early learning centre. Over 50 percent of services will be delivered by not-for-profit and community providers including Merri Health, on long-term leases.A planning permit (MPS/2024/414) was issued on 30 April 2026 and construction is expected to commence on site in late 2026, with up to 1,000 jobs anticipated. Council is separately refurbishing the adjacent state-listed heritage Bluestone Cottage complex, building a new annex for the Coburg Historical Society and creating a historic garden, with funding contributions from Coburg Health Hub.
Holstep Health Community Hub (Coburg)
An integrated community health and wellbeing hub consolidating primary care, mental health, dental, and pharmacy services. The project involves the conservation of the heritage-listed Bluestone Cottage and the construction of a modern medical facility. Developed by Holstep Health (a merger of Merri Health and Banyule Community Health) in partnership with the Victorian Government, the hub addresses local service gaps in GPs and aged care.
Coburg Library and Piazza
A new 60 million dollar civic project featuring a four-storey, glass-fronted public library of around 3,000 square metres alongside a 2,000 square metre public piazza. The winning concept was designed by a multidisciplinary team led by Sydney practice Durbach Block Jaggers in collaboration with Architecture Associates and Openwork, selected from a four-team shortlist by an independent jury chaired by Victorian Government Architect Jill Garner and unanimously endorsed by Council in February 2026. The library will include cultural and community uses such as a cafe, artist studios and exhibition spaces, while the piazza will provide a multifunctional gathering space with increased tree canopy and water sensitive urban design.The project sits on the south-eastern portion of the Waterfield Street West car park site (excluding the Coles supermarket building) and forms the catalyst first stage of the broader Coburg is Here revitalisation framework. Community engagement on the draft concept design ran from 13 March to 24 April 2026, with detailed design to follow, construction starting mid-2028 and opening scheduled for late 2029.
Sydney Road Coburg BTR (511-537)
Build-to-rent-to-own mixed-use development by Assemble featuring 326 apartments across 8 levels, offices, street-level cafe, rooftop BBQ area, and central green spine. Includes 195 affordable housing units with an estimated end value of $147 million.
The Avenue, Coburg
Development Victoria is transforming the former Kangan Batman TAFE site into a vibrant residential community with up to 275 apartments, including build-to-sell and build-to-rent options with at least 10% affordable housing. Key features include indoor and outdoor communal spaces, a new public park, and 80sqm retail space. Early works including demolition and site remediation are underway, with main construction starting late 2025.
45 Pentridge Boulevard Development
Permit-approved 16 storey mixed-use tower with about 201 apartments and ground floor retail at the gateway to the Pentridge precinct. The 1,100 sqm corner site (with existing basement) was sold by Golden Peak Developments to an undisclosed private developer in Nov 2024 for AUD 9.75m. Project remains permit-ready while ownership advances delivery pathway.
8,368 residents of Coburg - East are employed, from a labour force of 9,068. Unemployment sits at 7.7%, with participation at 71.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Coburg - East boasts a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector standing out for its representation, an unemployment rate of 7.7%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.9% over the past year. As of March 2026, 8,368 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.0% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Based on Census responses, a high 44.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Resident workers are primarily engaged in professional & technical services, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
Local employment concentration is notably pronounced in education & training, capturing a workforce share 1.4 times greater than the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector is relatively small, engaging only 5.7% of Coburg - East workers compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. While local positions are available, Census comparisons of resident workers against daytime employment indicate that many individuals commute outside the area for employment. An examination of ABS and SALM records by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, employment expanded by 3.9% while the local labour pool increased by 3.7%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe across Greater Melbourne, employment grew 2.1%, the workforce rose 2.3%, and unemployment lifted 0.2 percentage points. Future industry expectations can be gauged from the Mar-26 national forecasts by Jobs and Skills Australia. Over five-year and ten-year horizons, Australian employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though sectoral performance varies widely. Applying these industry growth distributions across the local employment profile indicates potential employment gains for Coburg - East of 6.9% across five years and 14.2% across ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate specific localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Coburg - East is $1,944 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $880 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,085 a year against an average of $77,360. 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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Postcode-level figures from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings within the Coburg - East SA2 outperform national benchmarks, recording a median income of $62,085 and an average income of $77,360. These metrics compare favorably against Greater Melbourne, where the median income is $57,688 and the average income is $75,164. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $68,058 for median earnings and $84,802 on average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings around the 63rd percentile nationwide.
The primary income bracket encompasses 32.4% of residents (4,688 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the 32.8% regional share. Even with residential costs absorbing 15.9% of income, robust earnings sustain disposable income at the 62nd percentile, positioning the suburb in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coburg - East had 5,055 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 16% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $416 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. 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 residential landscape in Coburg - East at the latest Census comprised 53.6% houses alongside 46.5% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses constituted 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 30.5%, matching Melbourne metro, while 30.4% of homes were held under a mortgage and 39.1% were tenanted. The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $2,100, surpassing the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $416 compared to $390 across the metropolitan area. Nationally, local repayments substantially exceed the Australian median mortgage figure of $1,863 and weekly rental benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coburg - East counted 5,055 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,836 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the prevailing living arrangement, comprising 61.8% of all households in the area. This group includes 26.3% couples without children, 25.0% couples with children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 38.2%, consisting of lone person households at 28.5% and group households at 9.6%. The typical household contains a median of 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.5% of adults in Coburg - East hold a university qualification, including 27.5% with a bachelor degree and 14.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 11.7% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 4,568 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,077 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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Educational attainment in Coburg - East substantially outpaces broader averages, as 46.5% of people aged 15+ hold tertiary qualifications, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile establishes strong foundations for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 27.5% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 22.1% among individuals aged 15+, consisting of certificates (11.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.4%). Engagement in formal study is prominent throughout the community, with 28.2% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This cohort includes 10.2% attending tertiary education, 6.4% in primary education, and 5.2% enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Coburg - East reaches 85 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 12,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 connectivity across Coburg - East is supported by 85 active transport stops featuring bus and lightrail services. A total of 18 individual routes operate across this network, delivering 12,434 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 165 meters from their nearest stop. Reflecting the suburban nature of the locality, commuting is predominantly outbound, led by private vehicles at 63%, with train travel at 10% and cycling accounting for 6%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.9 per dwelling, below regional norms.
At the 2021 Census, a notable 44.1% of workers commuted from home, which may reflect pandemic-era working patterns. Transit schedules maintain an average volume of 1,776 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 146 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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66.8% of residents in Coburg - East report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators for Coburg - East reflect generally favorable conditions, with AreaSearch evaluations of health conditions and mortality rates aligning with Australian standards. The incidence of common medical conditions across older and younger cohorts remains typical, while private health insurance adoption is exceptionally high, covering roughly 58% of all residents (~8,393 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health conditions in the district, diagnosed in 8.2% and 12.6% of the population, respectively. Conversely, 66.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical ailments, compared with 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
General health metrics among working-age individuals remain standard. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 12.9% of the local population (1,868 people), tracking below the Greater Melbourne level of 15.1%, with overall national health standings broadly consistent with broader populations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.5% of Coburg - East residents were born overseas and 34.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.6%) and Australian (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Coburg - East, where 33.5% of residents were born overseas and 34.2% use a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most widely held faith, practiced by 35.1% of the local community. Islam exhibits a significant local presence, accounting for 8.2% of residents compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary reported groups in Coburg - East are English (18.6%), Australian (16.0%), and Other (13.2%). Distinct ethnic representation is also apparent across several other backgrounds, with Italian heritage encompassing 11.9% of residents compared to 5.2% regionally, Greek accounting for 4.4% compared to 2.7%, and Lebanese representing 3.4% against 0.8% across the broader metropolitan area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coburg - East is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.2% 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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Coburg - East maintains a youthful demographic profile. According to August 2026 AreaSearch assessments, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 41.2% of residents versus 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 23.7% compared to 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 36 as at August 2026, down from 37 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 at that Census. Within this bracket, the young to middle aged adult share has increased from 38.7% at the Census to an estimated 41.2%.
Looking forward to 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) will absorb the largest numeric increase, expanding by 2,608 residents (81%) to 5,832, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will show the fastest percentage increase, lifting 86% to 3,469 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coburg - East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 18 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 493 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,535 at the 2021 Census → 14,471 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 (206011497). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.