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Craigieburn - North has an estimated 12,849 residents, up from 12,309 at the 2021 Census — a change of 540 people, or 4.4%. That puts 963 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 place the population of Craigieburn - North at roughly 12,849 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 540 people (4.4%) from the 12,309 people tallied during the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 12,846 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 14 validated new addresses identified post-Census. Population density currently stands at 962 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch study regions. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, accounting for roughly 67.7% of total recent population expansion.
Projections utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 (taking 2022 as the base year) for each SA2. Where specific coverage is missing, figures incorporate VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts from 2023 via a weighted aggregation converting LGA growth metrics down to SA2 boundaries, with age-bracket growth trajectories extended from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling indicates standout momentum, ranking within the nation's top 10 percent of statistical areas. Specifically, the community is projected to add 6,790 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, representing a comprehensive rise of 52.8% over the 16 years.
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47 new dwellings have been approved in Craigieburn - North over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 Craigieburn - North have tracked at roughly 9 new dwellings annually, accumulating to 47 homes across the past 5 financial years. Despite earlier population contraction, this influx of supply appears aligned with buyer demand, providing adequate market choice. Newly approved residential construction carries an average value of $742,000, signaling a clear development emphasis on high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $283,000 this financial year, underlining the district's predominantly residential character. When evaluated against Greater Melbourne, building activity in Craigieburn - North is noticeably subdued, falling 93.0% below the regional per-capita baseline.
This constrained pipeline often bolsters pricing and competition for existing real estate. Construction rates also sit below nationwide norms, pointing to an established neighborhood fabric and potential zoning boundaries. Furthermore, recent residential approvals have consisted exclusively of separate houses, maintaining a low-density suburban profile favored by purchasers seeking extra space. A ratio of roughly 2573 people per approved dwelling highlights the quiet, subdued development environment. According to demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Craigieburn - North is on track to add 6,787 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing completions could lag behind local population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on property values.
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Development applications around Craigieburn - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Craigieburn - North, worth an estimated $13.9 billion. A further 152 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $61.7 billion. 56 are already under construction and 63 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning frameworks, and major civic projects heavily shape regional growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 31 projects expected to influence the district. Prominent developments include Platform Donnybrook by Blueways & Wolfdene, the Donnybrook-Woodstock Precinct Structure Plan, Donnybrae Estate by Dennis Family Corporation, as well as Donnybrook Road Upgrades, with key relevant initiatives outlined below.
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Amaroo Business Park
Rokon is delivering the Amaroo Business Park, an expansive 50-hectare commercial and industrial estate situated along Amaroo Road near the Hume Freeway in Craigieburn. The development features serviced industrial land parcels, high-clearance warehouses, logistics facilities, and dedicated commercial offices. It offers direct connectivity to key Victorian freight corridors including the Hume Highway and Western Ring Road.
Donnybrook-Woodstock Precinct Structure Plan
Approved long-term greenfield precinct plan for Donnybrook and Woodstock in Melbourne's north. The plan covers about 1786 hectares and is expected to deliver more than 16400 homes over several decades, with five local town centres, two convenience centres, six community centre sites, six primary schools, four secondary schools, sporting reserves, local parks and a conservation area network. The PSP was gazetted in November 2017 and its Infrastructure Contributions Plan was gazetted in May 2022; delivery is now occurring through staged estates and local infrastructure works including Mirvac's Olivine and Dennis Family Corporation's Peppercorn Hill communities.
Stockland Cloverton
Stockland Cloverton is Victoria's largest masterplanned community, spanning 1,141 hectares and designed to become a future city of possibility housing residents across Kalkallo and Beveridge in Melbourne's north. The Kallo Town Centre is open, anchored by Woolworths and a range of specialty stores and services. Education infrastructure continues to expand: Gilgai Plains Primary, Banum Warrik Primary, and Hume Anglican Grammar are operational, and Ngayuk College (formerly known during planning as Lockerbie Secondary School) opened in Term 1, 2026 at 71 Lockerbie Street, Kalkallo, initially welcoming Year 7 students and building toward a capacity of approximately 800.Planning for the Cloverton Metropolitan Activity Centre (MAC) continues to progress under a joint partnership between Hume, Whittlesea and Mitchell councils, supported by a 2.6 million dollar Australian Government funding contribution toward planning the future city centre, proposed train station, and tertiary education, retail and health facilities. The precinct includes over 80 hectares of conservation area along Merri Creek and land reserved for the proposed future Cloverton train station.
Craigieburn North Employment Area
A 488-hectare strategic industrial and employment precinct bounded by Donnybrook Road, Merri Creek, and the Hume Freeway. Designed to support high-tech industry, warehousing, manufacturing, and commercial services generating thousands of local jobs.
Donnybrook Road Upgrades
Multi-stage upgrades to Donnybrook Road between Mickleham Road, Mickleham and Epping Road, Woodstock, in Melbourne's outer north. The Donnybrook Road-Mitchell Street Improvement Project is complete. Stages 1 and 2 are now in pre-construction, backed by $170.1 million in Federal and Victorian Government funding as part of the Road Blitz program. Stage 1 will convert the Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street roundabout into a signalised intersection and build a new bridge over Kalkallo Creek. Stage 2 will add a second bridge over the Hume Freeway and duplicate Donnybrook Road between the Hume Freeway and Dwyer Street, along with intersection upgrades at the Hume Freeway outbound off-ramp.The upgrades aim to reduce congestion, improve safety and cater for population growth in the area.
The Base Craigieburn
The Base Craigieburn is a major 21.6-hectare large-format retail and lifestyle precinct located in Melbournes northern growth corridor. As of mid-2026, Precincts 2 and 3 are fully operational with tenants including ALDI, Planet Fitness, and Bluefit Swimming. Construction is currently progressing on Precinct 4, which is expanding the sites commercial and retail footprint to meet the demands of the rapidly growing local population.
Greenvale North Part 2 Residential Development
A 33-hectare residential precinct approved in September 2025 to guide growth over a 10-year period. The development will deliver approximately 335 new homes to support around 1,039 residents. It includes residential land, open spaces, rural conservation areas, and vital infrastructure designed to protect the Greenvale Reservoir. Delivered in partnership with Satterley Property Group.
Amaroo Business Park
Major industrial development by Goodman offering high-quality logistics and warehouse facilities from 7,000-25,000 sqm. Home to Amazon Australia's first dedicated sorting centre (15,600 sqm), Saint Gobain Abrasives manufacturing facility (6,736 sqm), and Australian Brushware Corporation. Features ESFR fire sprinklers, solar panels, EV charging, and excellent connectivity to Melbourne CBD and Tullamarine Airport via Hume Freeway.
6,885 residents of Craigieburn - North are employed, from a labour force of 7,214. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 72.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,106, about 79% 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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Craigieburn - North features a skilled labor pool where manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6% and an estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the past year. As of March 2026, 6,885 residents are in work, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.2% below the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, while workforce participation remains fairly standard at 72.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census data indicates that a moderate 19.6% of residents work from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
Major employment avenues for local workers comprise retail trade, manufacturing, as well as health care & social assistance. Transport, postal & warehousing demonstrates particularly notable strength, with local representation reaching 2.0 times the broader metropolitan proportion. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 4.6% of the workforce compared to the 10.1% regional benchmark. Comparing Census resident workers against local job positions suggests limited employment opportunities within the immediate boundary. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data indicates that between the year to March 2026, employment rose by 0.8% while the labour force shrank by 0.6%, which pushed the unemployment rate down by 1.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Craigieburn - North. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trends. National employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-level projections are applied to Craigieburn - North’s employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 6.1% over five years and by 12.9% over ten years (this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population forecasts).
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Median household income in Craigieburn - North is $1,958 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $742 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,779 a year against an average of $66,842. 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 postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the Craigieburn - North SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $58,779 and an average of $66,842. These figures track close to national benchmarks, whereas Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $64,434 for median income and $73,272 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings at the 63rd percentile ($1,958 weekly), whereas individual incomes ranked at the 37th percentile.
Income distribution shows a primary concentration of 40.2% of residents (5,165 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the wider metropolitan share of 32.8%. While housing costs absorb 17.7% of earnings, disposable income ranks at the 60th percentile, placing the district in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Craigieburn - North had 3,518 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $371 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. 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 most recent Census, the housing stock in Craigieburn - North was made up of 89.6% standalone houses and 10.4% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other units, whereas Melbourne metro recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other residences. Outright home ownership trailed the metropolitan rate at 15.0%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (57.1%) or rented (27.9%). The typical monthly mortgage repayment stood at $1,842, compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while weekly rent was $371 against the metropolitan average of $390. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents remain under the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Craigieburn - North counted 3,518 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.4 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 15% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute the vast majority of local living structures at 85.5%, made up of couples with children (56.0%), couples without children (15.1%), and single parent households (12.9%). Non-family residences represent the remaining 14.5%, comprising single-person households at 12.4% and group living situations at 2.2%. The area records a median household size of 3.4 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.7% of adults in Craigieburn - North hold a university qualification, including 16.6% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,726 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 996 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 a development area for the locality, with 26.7% of residents holding university qualifications compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, highlighting scope for educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 16.6%, postgraduate credentials account for 8.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.1%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widely held, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical training, comprising certificates (18.6%) and advanced diplomas (12.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 37.4% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion includes 13.5% in primary schooling, 10.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Craigieburn - North reaches 30 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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The local transit network in Craigieburn - North includes 30 active bus stops across 5 routes, delivering 3,793 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is rated as solid, with commuters typically situated 256 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential profile, travel is heavily outbound: private motor vehicles serve as the main commuting option at 89%, while rail captures 7%. Households maintain an average of 1.7 vehicles, higher than regional figures. Working from home accounted for 19.6% of employed locals (2021 Census; potentially shaped by COVID-19 conditions).
Bus schedules deliver an average of 541 trips per day throughout the network, translating to roughly 126 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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79.9% of residents in Craigieburn - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 across Craigieburn - North demonstrate favorable outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality metrics and chronic condition rates. Younger residents in particular experience an extremely low incidence of standard ailments, while private health insurance adoption slightly trails the broader SA2 benchmark at roughly 52% of the population (~6,694 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 5.9 and 5.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 79.9% of the population reported no medical conditions, outpacing the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts maintain strong health profiles with minimal chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 8.3% of the community (1,066 people), below the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators presenting certain challenges that sit lower nationally than the general populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.4% of Craigieburn - North residents were born overseas and 59.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (13.5%) and English (10.8%). 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 in Craigieburn - North, where 47.4% of residents were born abroad and 59.2% communicate in a language other than English in their households. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, representing 44.9% of the population. Notably, individuals identifying with Other religions make up 10.8% of the community, significantly exceeding the 2.3% proportion observed across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three largest cohorts in Craigieburn - North are Other at 34.0% (substantially above the metropolitan level of 14.6%), Australian at 13.5%, and English at 10.8% (well below the regional benchmark of 20.1%).
Furthermore, distinct demographic variations appear across other communities: Indian ancestry represents 10.8% locally (compared to 4.2% across the region), Samoan comprises 2.1% (against 0.3%), and Sri Lankan accounts for 1.3% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Craigieburn - North is 33, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 29.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Craigieburn - North functions primarily as an established family enclave. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 37.3% of the population compared to 30.5% in Greater Melbourne, while seniors and retirees (65+) represent 8.3% against a regional benchmark of 15.1%. The median age is estimated at 33 as at August 2026, rising from 32 at the 2021 Census, which sits 4 years under the Greater Melbourne level of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that same Census. Since then, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) have grown from 21.1% to an estimated 24.8%.
This shift is highlighted by the 35 to 44 cohort falling from 18.6% to an estimated 15.8% while the 45 to 54 bracket rose from 12.7% to 15.2%, without any new intake at younger ages. By 2041, the 45 - 64 demographic is anticipated to drive growth by adding 2,431 residents (76%) to reach 5,611, while the fastest proportional expansion is projected for the 65+ cohort, increasing 130% to 2,448.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Craigieburn - North
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 10 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,309 at the 2021 Census → 12,849 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 (210051442). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.