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Coburg - West has an estimated 15,002 residents, up from 14,031 at the 2021 Census — a change of 971 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 114 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 4,703 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic analysis by AreaSearch estimates the population of Coburg - West at roughly 15,002. Compared to the 14,031 people counted in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 971 people (6.9%). This estimate builds on the ABS estimated resident population of 14,989 as of June 2025 alongside 114 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With 4,702 persons per square kilometer, population density sits in the top 10% nationally among areas evaluated by AreaSearch, underscoring strong local land demand. The area's 6.9% expansion since census compares favourably with the statewide figure of 9.5%, trailing it by only 2.6 percentage points to highlight solid demographic momentum.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion has been overseas migration, accounting for around 81.0% of recent population additions. For SA2 modeling, AreaSearch applies the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch draws upon the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA-level expansion down to SA2 figures via weighted aggregation. Age cohort growth rates derived from this approach are likewise projected across all regions for 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, forward-looking demographic forecasts place the locality in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch. Driven by the most recent annual ERP figures, Coburg - West is projected to add 6,001 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 39.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
210 new dwellings have been approved in Coburg - West over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals across Coburg - West have reached 210 homes, representing an annual average of approximately 42 new dwelling approvals. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population averaged 2.2 people per year for every newly built home, demonstrating resilient demand that supports local asset values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $484,000. On the commercial planning side, approvals totaling $418,000 have been registered this financial year, highlighting an ongoing emphasis on residential development. Residential building in Coburg - West is notably subdued when compared to Greater Melbourne, tracking 74.0% below the regional per capita benchmark.
Such restricted supply pipelines generally bolster demand and price resilience across established stock. Construction volumes are similarly below national averages, signaling urban maturity alongside potential development restrictions. Recent approvals comprise 40.0% standalone homes alongside 60.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward medium- and high-density formats provides more accessible price points suited to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also signals a visible pivot from the prevailing urban fabric (where 77.0% houses currently dominate), reflecting shifting residential preferences, scarce greenfield sites, and the demand for varied housing typologies. With roughly 327 people per dwelling approval, the suburb displays the characteristics of a mature urban market. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Coburg - West is projected to expand by 5,988 residents through to 2041. Should current paces of building approvals persist, residential completions could lag population intake, which would likely heighten buyer competition and foster continued upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Coburg - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Coburg - West, worth an estimated $75 million. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.1 billion. 21 are already under construction and 25 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 performance is strongly shaped by capital investments, planning initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 projects poised to influence the surrounding locality. Notable works include Coburg North Medical Centre, 477 Sydney Road Mixed-Use Development, Murray Road Shopping Centre Expansion, and Pentridge Precinct, with the following overview highlighting the developments of greatest significance.
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Coburg North Medical Centre
New purpose-built medical center with GP clinics, specialist consulting rooms, pathology, radiology services, and pharmacy to serve the growing local population
Murray Road Shopping Centre Expansion
Expansion of existing Murray Road Shopping Centre to include additional retail spaces, food court, medical center, and 150-space underground car park
Edgars Creek Linear Park Extension
Extension of the existing linear park along Edgars Creek with new walking and cycling paths, native vegetation restoration, playground equipment, and interpretive signage
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.
Louisa Street Streetscape Improvements
Multi-stage streetscape upgrade for Louisa Street between Victoria Street and Munro Street in Coburg, aligned with the wider revitalisation of Coburg Central. The permanent design will include safer pedestrian crossings on Louisa and Munro Streets, new footpaths on both sides of the street, landscaping with trees and raingardens, new seating and drinking fountains, and speed humps and raised crossings. Interim pop-up footpaths were installed in August 2023 and a carpark upgrade was completed in July 2024 while the permanent design is developed.The project was previously delayed by the state Level Crossing Removal works. A preliminary design is being prepared through the first half of 2026, informed by background flood modelling and underground services investigations, with community consultation and detailed design to follow before construction.
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.
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.
8,721 residents of Coburg - West are employed, from a labour force of 9,236. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 72.6%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 11,629, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market in Coburg - West is characterized by an educated talent pool and considerable strength in professional roles, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.6% and a 4.5% estimated annual increase in employment. Employed residents numbered 8,721 as of March 2026. While local joblessness sits 0.8% above the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, the labor force participation rate remains healthy at 72.6% versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records also revealed that 44.1% of workers operated from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Resident employment is heavily weighted toward education & training, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. Specialization is particularly pronounced in education & training, where local worker representation is 1.4 times higher than the broader metropolitan standard. In contrast, manufacturing holds a smaller footprint, generating 5.1% of employment relative to 7.2% across the wider region. As evidenced by Census comparisons between resident workers and locally based jobs, this primarily suburban district provides relatively few positions within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month timeframe, local jobs grew by 4.5% while the available workforce expanded by 3.8%, driving a 0.6 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% gain in its labor supply, and a 0.2 percentage points rise in joblessness. Further perspectives on labor demand in Coburg - West stem from the Mar-26 industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia. Spanning five and ten-year horizons, these sectoral forecasts have been weighted against the local occupational makeup. Across the country, total workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though industry trajectories diverge substantially. When aligned with the industry distribution of Coburg - West, this modeling indicates resident employment could expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (this represents a weighted illustrative extrapolation and excludes localized demographic changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Coburg - West is $2,186 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $905 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,169 a year against an average of $77,407. 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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Aggregated ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 positions taxpayer earnings in the Coburg - West SA2 well above national norms. Taxpayer median income reached $62,169 while the average stood at $77,407, both exceeding Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings near $68,150 and average income at $84,854. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings placed around the 72nd percentile nationwide. A segment of 30.6% of residents (4,590 individuals) receives between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 32.8%.
High-earning households are prominent, with 34.1% making over $3,000 per week to generate strong retail demand. Shelter costs consume 14.6% of income, while solid remuneration places local disposable income in the 78th percentile and awards the suburb an 8th decile SEIFA income score.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coburg - West had 5,177 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 5% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,299 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. 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 residential landscape of Coburg - West consisted of 76.9% houses alongside 23.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared with 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership in Coburg - West stood at 35.6%, significantly exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged homes making up 35.4% and rental properties accounting for 29.0%. Monthly median mortgage costs reached $2,299 and typical weekly rent was $450, outpacing Melbourne metro averages of $2,000 and $390 respectively. In comparison to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage obligations substantially exceed the national benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the $375 national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coburg - West counted 5,177 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,535 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% 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 majority of living arrangements in the area at 69.8%, broken down into 34.6% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. The other 30.2% consists of non-family residences, where lone person households represent 22.1% and group households form 8.2% of total dwellings. Average household occupancy stands at a median of 2.6 people, aligning precisely with Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.1% of adults in Coburg - West hold a university qualification, including 26.7% with a bachelor degree and 12.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 12.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,174 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,129 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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Tertiary attainment across Coburg - West outpaces broader indicators, as 44.1% of individuals aged 15+ possess university credentials compared to 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile underpins strong capability in knowledge-intensive sectors. Among residents aged 15+, undergraduate bachelor degrees form the largest category at 26.7%, supplemented by 12.3% holding postgraduate qualifications and 5.1% with graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications encompass 21.3% of credentials among people aged 15+, consisting of certificates (12.4%) and advanced diplomas (8.9%). Formal study rates are robust throughout the area, with 28.8% of the local population actively participating in education.
This cohort features 8.7% attending primary education, 7.5% engaged in tertiary education, and 6.5% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coburg - West reaches 55 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 6,300 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 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit network data indicates 55 active transport stops situated across Coburg - West, offering a combination of buses and lightrail. A total of 12 individual routes connect these stops, generating 6,280 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is outstanding, with residents residing an average distance of 181 meters from their closest transit point. Given the predominantly suburban character of the area, outbound commuting is common; private car travel leads journey-to-work methods at 70%, followed by 10% by train and 6% cycling. Car ownership sits below regional benchmarks at an average of 1.0 per dwelling.
In addition, 44.1% of residents operated from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Scheduled services operate at a collective frequency of 897 trips per day across the network, which corresponds to around 114 weekly trips per individual stop.
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69.0% of residents in Coburg - West 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 5.6 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 residents of Coburg - West present a largely favorable picture. An evaluation by AreaSearch of mortality rates and medical conditions shows local metrics aligning closely with Australian standards, with standard ailments maintaining a low incidence across the broader community despite higher prevalence among senior, vulnerable groups. In addition, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 58% of all residents (~8,701 people). Among long-term health concerns, mental health issues affect 10.4% of residents and asthma is reported by 8.0%, while 69.0% of the community indicated no chronic health conditions, in contrast to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Wellness measures within the working-age demographic track standard benchmarks. Residents aged 65 and over represent 13.9% of the local population (2,086 people), below the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%. While older age groups experience some elevated health challenges, local senior outcomes rank lower nationally than the community at large.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.2% of Coburg - West residents were born overseas and 31.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.5%) and Australian (17.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Coburg - West stands above that of most communities, with 28.2% of residents born abroad and 31.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest faith tradition, observed by 42.4% of people in Coburg - West. The most notable relative concentration occurs with Islam, which represents 5.6% of the community, matching the 5.6% proportion across Greater Melbourne. When examining parental heritage, English leads local ancestral backgrounds at 18.5%, followed by Australian at 17.1%, and Italian at 12.3%, well above the 5.2% regional proportion. Other heritage groups also display clear differences from metropolitan averages: Greek ancestry accounts for 7.0% in Coburg - West (compared to 2.7% regionally), Lebanese stands at 3.8% (against 0.8%), and Maltese represents 1.1% (versus 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coburg - West is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.8% 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 age distribution of Coburg - West skews noticeably younger. As of August 2026, estimates from AreaSearch show that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 35.2% of the population, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 27.2% against a metropolitan share of 30.5%. Median age is estimated at 36 as at August 2026, declining from 37 recorded in the 2021 Census, and sitting 1 year below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the cohort of young to middle aged adults has risen from 32.9% to an estimated 35.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest volume of growth will occur in middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), which are projected to add 2,050 residents (57%) to reach a total of 5,619. On a percentage basis, the fastest expansion will be among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), which are set to increase by 65% to 3,436 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coburg - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 7 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 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 — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,031 at the 2021 Census → 15,002 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 (206011498). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.