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Colac Surrounds has an estimated 5,670 residents. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 population of Colac Surrounds stands at approximately 5,670 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1 people (virtually no net expansion) compared to the 5,669 people documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 5,670 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 58 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With a density of 2.9 persons per square kilometer, the locality provides considerable living space for its inhabitants. Although Colac Surrounds recorded essentially flat growth since the 2021 census, its outcome outperformed the wider SA3 area (-1.5%).
Population expansion in the region was primarily fueled by natural increase, which generated roughly 76.7% of total demographic additions in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) for individual SA2 regions. In instances where SA2 boundaries are omitted from that dataset, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, utilizing a weighted aggregation technique to translate LGA growth metrics to the SA2 level. Age-cohort expansion rates derived from these models are likewise mapped across all localities for the years 2032 to 2041. In line with prevailing population trajectories, growth is projected to align with the lower quartile of regional zones across the country, with Colac Surrounds anticipated to add 47 persons to 2041 under the most recent annual ERP metrics, representing an aggregate gain of 0.8% across the 16 years.
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115 new dwellings have been approved in Colac Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 Colac Surrounds have averaged roughly 23 new dwellings annually, amounting to 115 homes throughout the last 5 financial years. Given that an average of only 0.6 people per year relocated to the district for each home constructed across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to the housing stock have matched or outpaced demand, ensuring extensive options for buyers and building headroom for demographic expansion beyond existing models, with new properties being built at an average construction value of $478,000. Additionally, commercial development permits reached $4.1 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
When evaluated against Rest of Vic., Colac Surrounds generates roughly three-quarters the volume of construction activity per resident, positioning it around the 60th percentile across national benchmarks. Furthermore, new residential work has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the district's established low-density footprint and supplying family-oriented dwellings that attract residents pursuing extra space. With roughly 239 people per dwelling approval, the area clearly reflects a low-density property market. Long-term outlooks indicate that Colac Surrounds will gain 47 residents by 2041 according to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering ongoing construction trends, the upcoming pipeline of residential buildings is well placed to satisfy demand comfortably, creating supportive conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling demographic growth above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Colac Surrounds
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Colac Surrounds, worth an estimated $14 million. A further 128 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19 billion. 37 are already under construction and 58 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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Major infrastructure works, planning frameworks, and strategic developments exert a profound influence on district performance. In total, 9 significant initiatives have been catalogued by AreaSearch as having a probable influence on the local area. Notable projects include Lake Colac School, Colac West Primary School Upgrade, Clearwater Colac, and Colac Plaza, with key relevant schemes outlined below.
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Colac West Primary School Upgrade and Modernisation
Upgrade and modernisation of Colac West Primary School, including a new main building on the eastern side of the school grounds to provide contemporary classrooms, upgraded technology, a new canteen, a centrally located first aid room, temperature-controlled learning areas, hearing loop technology and improved disability access. Once the new building is complete, the original main wing will be demolished and replaced with landscaped grounds that reflect the school's heritage. Total project funding of $10.2 million was confirmed in the 2025-26 State Budget, including earlier planning funding from the 2023-24 Budget.
Lakeside Colac
A boutique community of 55 lots, Lakeside Colac offers an opportunity to build your dream home next to the picturesque Lake Colac. Nestled in a premium pocket of Colac, it provides future residents with peace of mind and security in an established area, with easy access to walking tracks, local amenities, schools, and transport links.
Lake Colac School - Hydrotherapy Pool and Upgrade & Modernisation
Lake Colac School (formerly Colac Specialist School) has undergone a rebuild on part of the former Colac High School site on Murray Street, modernising the heritage building to house a library, art room, music room, woodwork room, food technology facility, staff areas and an Early Education Program facility, plus new classroom and administration buildings, a car park, bus loop and play areas. This upgrade and modernisation was completed in Q2 2024. A separate hydrotherapy pool project, funded through the Hydrotherapy Pools at Specialist Schools Fund, began in Q1 2024 and is forecast to finish in Q3 2026.
Colac Plaza
Completed retail shopping centre featuring Coles, Liquorland, Kaisercraft and 10 other specialty stores, bordering Barongarook creek trail with sensitive architectural and landscaping solutions.
Pound Road, Colac
Homes Victoria is delivering 50 new homes on 1.8 hectares of vacant State Government land at Pound Road, Colac, funded through the Victorian Government's Regional Housing Fund (part of the Big Housing Build) with enabling works support from the Australian Government's Housing Support Program. The mix of 30 social and 20 affordable rental homes will be located close to the town centre, public transport, retail, educational and community facilities. Homes include a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom single-storey dwellings, designed to be modern, accessible and energy efficient.Planning approvals were received in March and April 2026. Site preparation works are due to begin May 2026, with construction of homes commencing in 2027. Colac Otway Shire Council reaffirmed its opposition to the concentrated development at its December 2025 meeting, citing neighbourhood character concerns.
Clearwater Colac
Clearwater is a premium masterplanned land estate located on the shores of Lake Colac. The community features 500 residential lots ranging in size from 301m2 to 1600m2, with future onsite amenities including a childcare facility, parklands, playgrounds, and active open spaces.
Olive Court Estate
A residential land development offering 26 premium blocks ranging from 391 sqm to 812 sqm in a peaceful court near Colac's CBD, medical precinct, schools, and amenities. Fully titled with utilities connected, ready for immediate building.
Harris Road Residential Development
A 3.65-hectare zoned residential development opportunity within the approved Irrewillipe Road Framework Plan, zoned General Residential Zone. The site has potential for approximately 40 residential lots (STCA) and is currently for sale.
3,017 residents of Colac Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 3,049. Unemployment sits at 1.0%, with participation at 65.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,920, about 87% 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 labour market in Colac Surrounds features a qualified workforce distributed across several sectors, paired with an unemployment rate of just 1.0%. As of March 2026, employed locals number 3,017, while local unemployment sits 2.6% below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, accompanied by solid workforce engagement (65.3% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census records indicate that 22.1% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be noted. The primary employment sectors for local residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.
A pronounced local specialization exists within agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the proportion of workers reaches 3.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 13.1% of the local workforce, trailing the Regional Vic. level of 16.8%. Based on the balance between resident workers and local job positions in Census data, employment opportunities situated directly within the district appear limited. An examination by AreaSearch using ABS and SALM metrics indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 6.5% as total employment decreased by 6.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Across Regional Vic., employment shrank by 0.1%, the workforce diminished by 0.3%, and unemployment likewise fell by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 offers further perspective on future employment requirements in Colac Surrounds. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce composition to map expected trajectories. Nationwide employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across distinct industries. Projecting these sectoral trends onto the specific industry distribution of Colac Surrounds indicates potential local employment increases of 5.2% over five years and 11.7% over ten years (note that this constitutes an illustrative weighted calculation and omits local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Colac Surrounds is $1,441 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $732 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,102 a year against an average of $57,527. 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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ATO records from financial year 2023 compiled at the postcode level by AreaSearch indicate that the Colac Surrounds SA2 records a median taxpayer earnings figure of $47,102 alongside an average of $57,527. These metrics sit beneath the nationwide average and trail Regional Vic., which registered a median income of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures around $51,633 (median) and $63,061 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household earnings moderately low, occupying the 32nd to 34th percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest segment includes 33.2% of residents (1,882 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, aligning with broader metropolitan patterns where 30.3% occupy this tier. Local accommodation expenses remain manageable with 89.2% of income retained, although disposable funds sit below average in the 38th percentile, with the locality placed in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Colac Surrounds had 2,124 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 17.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. 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 housing composition in Colac Surrounds was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses at 99.6%, with other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' accommodation) accounting for only 0.3%, in contrast to Regional Vic. where houses comprised 90.1% and other dwellings made up 9.9%. Outright ownership in Colac Surrounds was exceptionally strong at 48.7%, exceeding the Regional Vic. average, while 38.4% of homes were mortgaged and 12.8% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,400 and median weekly rent of $250 both sat below the respective Regional Vic.
levels of $1,430 and $285. On a national scale, mortgage costs in Colac Surrounds remain well under the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also significantly lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Colac Surrounds counted 2,124 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The household structure is heavily centered around families, which account for 72.2% of all residences; this includes couples without children at 34.2%, couples with children at 30.1%, and single parent families representing 7.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.8%, consisting of lone person households at 25.8% and group living situations at 1.8%. The typical household size stands at a median of 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.8% of adults in Colac Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 254 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 974 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 presents notable challenges in the district, where the rate of residents holding university credentials (18.8%) trails the VIC benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a key focus area for educational development. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary higher education credential at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 41.8% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (30.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.4%). Community participation in learning is substantial, with 28.8% of inhabitants actively enrolled in educational courses. This cohort is made up of 11.1% attending primary education, 8.3% participating in secondary education, and 2.9% engaged in tertiary education.
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Getting around Colac Surrounds means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 18 active transport stops across Colac Surrounds, comprising a mix of train services. These facilities are served across 4 distinct routes, delivering a combined 92 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is comparatively limited, with inhabitants located an average distance of 4251 meters from their nearest transport boarding point. Reflecting the predominantly residential layout, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel and walking comprising 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 2.1 per dwelling, surpassing the regional level.
Furthermore, 22.1% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, which may incorporate pandemic-related arrangements. Transit services run at a frequency of 13 trips per day across all collective routes, which translates to roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.8% of residents in Colac Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% 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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According to health analyses by AreaSearch assessing mortality metrics and long-term illnesses, Colac Surrounds demonstrates favourable health conditions, characterized by reduced occurrences of standard ailments across both younger and older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is notably modest, held by roughly 48% of the community (~2,698 people), compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic. and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The primary ongoing health conditions reported within the district are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.9 and 7.8% of the population, respectively, while 68.8% of locals reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, outpacing the 63.4% recorded for Regional Vic..
Health outcomes across the working-age cohort remain consistent with standard benchmarks. Inhabitants aged 65 and over comprise 22.2% of the local population (1,257 people), which is lower than the 24.0% share in Regional Vic., and health measures among older residents are exceptionally positive, achieving national percentile standings that exceed the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Colac Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 92.3% of residents, with 2.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.3%) and English (31.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Colac Surrounds exhibits relatively low levels of cultural diversity, with 90.4% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 92.3% born in Australia, and 98.0% speaking exclusively English within their homes. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 50.5% of the local population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental country of birth, the primary lineages in Colac Surrounds are Australian (33.3%), English (31.9%), and Irish (12.1%). Notable variations are evident across other cultural backgrounds, with Scottish heritage showing a strong local concentration at 10.6% (compared to 8.8% regionally), while Dutch stands at 1.3% (vs 1.7%) and French represents 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Colac Surrounds is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 21.0% 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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Demographic profiles across major age categories in Colac Surrounds closely mirror Regional Vic., with none of the broad age cohorts diverging by more than 2.7 percentage points from the regional distribution. The estimated median age as at August 2026 is 45, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years above the Regional Vic. Census benchmark of 43, while the national median at that Census was 38. Within specific age brackets, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) reduced their share from 29.2% at the Census to an estimated 27.0%.
Between now and 2041, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) are forecast to represent the bulk of population additions, growing by 252 residents (20%) to a total of 1,485, whereas elderly cohorts, retirees, children, and younger adults are anticipated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Colac Surrounds
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 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 | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 1 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 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,669 at the 2021 Census → 5,670 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 (217031473). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.