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Craigieburn - West has an estimated 14,970 residents, up from 12,999 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,971 people, or 15.2%. Growth has averaged 3.4% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 231 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 70.1% of that increase. That puts 3,660 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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AreaSearch indicates that Craigieburn - West has a population of approximately 14,970 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,999 residents, the population has expanded by 1,971 people (15.2%). This figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 14,970 from June 2025 alongside 231 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With a density of 3,660 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed. The 15.2% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the state growth of 9.3% and the countrywide average, positioning the suburb as a primary growth corridor.
A major driver of this growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 70.1% of the total population increase recently. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch. In instances where specific SA2 data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases and adjusted via weighted aggregation of growth from LGA to SA2 levels. These combined age group growth rates are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, the area is expected to experience exceptional growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas evaluated. The population is projected to expand by 11,617 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP, representing a overall increase of 77.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
690 new dwellings have been approved in Craigieburn - West over the past five years, an average of 138 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 65 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 70, well below that longer-run average. 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 last 5 financial years, Craigieburn - West registered an average of approximately 138 dwelling approvals per year, summing to 690 homes. During FY-26 to date, 65 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.3 new residents per completed home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand remains well ahead of supply. This discrepancy generally elevates buyer competition and supports pricing, even as new residences show an average construction cost of $170,000, which is below the regional standard and highlights more budget-friendly options. Commercial building approvals reached $5.1 million this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the locality.
Building activity per capita in Craigieburn - West is 15.0% lower than the Greater Melbourne average, yet the suburb sits in the 74th percentile of all locations nationwide. Recent building projects are dominated by standalone homes at 92.0%, with medium and high-density structures making up 8.0%, preserving a low-density suburban landscape favored by families. The area currently records about 195 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Craigieburn - West is projected to add 11,617 residents by 2041. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may fall short of population needs, which could intensify competition among buyers and foster stronger growth in values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Craigieburn - 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 Craigieburn - West, worth an estimated $12.1 billion. A further 137 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $56.6 billion. 48 are already under construction and 48 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 infrastructure projects, major planning changes, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects expected to influence the area, with the most significant being Merrifield City Centre, Merrifield, Merrifield Business Park, and True North Estate, as detailed in the list below.
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Merrifield
Merrifield is Victoria's largest masterplanned mixed-use community, spanning 900+ hectares in Melbourne's north. A joint venture between MAB Corporation and Gibson Property Corporation, it is designed to accommodate 20,000+ residents across 7,500+ homes. The precinct features a 165-hectare city centre, a 330-hectare business park targeting 30,000 jobs, and extensive community infrastructure. As of May 2026, the Merrifield North PSP is in active planning with the Vision and Purpose Report released in March 2026, while retail expansions for Merrifield City Stage 3 and major industrial completions for tenants like Stellantis (2025) and Ford are progressing the site's evolution.
Merrifield Business Park
Victoria's largest masterplanned business precinct spanning 415 hectares within a 900-hectare mixed-use community. Recent 2026 updates include the commencement of a purpose-built cold storage and distribution facility for Sunny Queen Australia, scheduled for completion in late 2026. The park serves as a major hub for Ford, Dulux, and Stellantis, and is expected to generate 25,000 to 35,000 jobs upon full completion.
Stockland Highlands Masterplanned Community
Stockland Highlands is a 1,100 hectare masterplanned community across Craigieburn and Mickleham. Development continues through the Brookrise and Brookrise Reserve neighbourhoods together with the Halcyon Highlands land lease community for over-55s. The estate will ultimately deliver more than 11,300 homes supported by schools, shopping, parks, sporting facilities and community infrastructure.
Halcyon Highlands - Over 55s Community
Premium over 55s gated community featuring 239 architecturally designed homes with 7-star energy ratings. Currently under construction with display homes open and $13.5 million state-of-the-art clubhouse being built. Resort-style facilities include gold-class cinema, heated pool, pickleball courts, bowling green, gym, and golf simulator. Lock-and-go lifestyle with no exit fees, stamp duty, or deferred management costs.
DHL Distribution Centre
Australia's largest distribution centre, spanning 100,000 square metres on 28 hectares in Mickleham, Melbourne's north. Originally commissioned by Kaufland, the facility was sold mid-construction to Fife Capital in 2020 for $83 million after Kaufland's withdrawal from Australia. It features a 73,200 sqm main warehouse, a 13,000 sqm temperature-controlled social building, and a 4,000 sqm office entry building, with 10.7 hectares of hardstand and 168 loading docks. Completed in 2021 by Vaughan Constructions, it is leased to DHL for 10 years, supporting specialised warehousing for healthcare and vaccine distribution.
Highlander Community Centre
New community centre providing permanent space for broad range of community services in Craigieburn. Features a large multi-purpose room (300m2) divisible into three 100m2 spaces, training room, two maternal and child health suites, activity room, commercial kitchen, and purpose-built arts room with mirrors, ballet barres and stage lighting. Delivered by Hume City Council in partnership with the Victorian Government's Growing Suburbs Fund.
Aston Square Neighbourhood Centre
A $68 million neighbourhood activity centre situated within the Aston Master-Planned Community at Craigieburn. The 5,000 square metre precinct is anchored by a 1,400 square metre IGA+ Liquor supermarket and includes a large-format gym, high-quality childcare centre, swim school, and over 18 specialty retail and food and beverage tenancies. The site also incorporates NDIS accommodation and light industrial lots. The project is led by BCA Corporation and Aston Central Pty Ltd, with Oreana Construct managing the build and First Urban overseeing project management.Ground was broken in mid-2025 and the centre is expected to open in late 2026.
Halcyon Highlands Retirement Community
Stockland's premium over-55s gated community in Mickleham featuring approximately 239 architecturally designed, 7-star energy-efficient homes. Includes a newly opened 13.5 million state-of-the-art clubhouse with lounge, bar, library, cinema, heated pool, pickleball courts, gym, and golf simulator. Operating on a land-lease model with no exit fees or stamp duty. The clubhouse and first display homes are now open, with construction ongoing for remaining homes.
6,950 residents of Craigieburn - West are employed, from a labour force of 7,455. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,908, about 86% 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 workforce is characterized by a strong presence of industrial and manufacturing employees, an unemployment rate of 6.8%, and stable job numbers over the year. As of March 2026, 6,950 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 2.0% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and the participation rate of 65.8% is slightly lower than Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Data from the Census indicates a moderate 20.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and manufacturing.
The concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing is particularly high at 2.2 times the regional average. By contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 6.1% of the workforce compared to 10.1% across the region. Comparison of Census working and resident populations indicates the area is mostly residential and offers limited employment opportunities within its borders. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 0.2% while the labor force contracted by 0.7%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point drop in unemployment. Conversely, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force expand by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help outline future demand patterns in Craigieburn - West by mapping five and ten-year projections against the local workforce structure. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggest employment for Craigieburn - West residents could increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, noting this is a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Craigieburn - West is $1,752 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $689 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,580 a year against an average of $62,067. 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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Taxpayer statistics for the financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch reveal a median income of $54,580 and an average income of $62,067 in the Craigieburn - West SA2. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes stand at roughly $59,831 (median) and $68,038 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household incomes at the 50th percentile ($1,752 weekly) and personal incomes at the 26th percentile.
Income distribution shows 40.5% of the population (6,062 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the 32.8% regional benchmark. Housing costs exert significant pressure, leaving residents with 78.8% of discretionary income, ranking in the 45th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Craigieburn - West had 3,792 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 1% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. 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 last Census, the housing stock in Craigieburn - West consisted of 79.8% standalone houses and 20.1% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwellings, compared to 67.9% and 32.1% in metro Melbourne. Home ownership rates in the area were low at 10.6%, with the bulk of properties being mortgaged (54.5%) or rented (34.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,900 was lower than the metropolitan Melbourne median of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $381 was slightly below the metropolitan median of $390. Compared to national figures, the local median mortgage payment is higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Craigieburn - West counted 3,792 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,367 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 14% 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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Families make up 83.4% of all local households, consisting of couples with children (53.5%), couples without children (17.3%), and single-parent households (11.4%). The remaining 16.6% are non-family households, including lone persons at 14.3% and group housing at 2.4%. The average household size of 3.3 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.4% of adults in Craigieburn - West hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 10.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,834 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,001 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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The local educational profile is distinct compared to the broader region, with tertiary qualification rates among residents aged 15+ at 31.4%, above the SA3 average of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 10.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (14.6%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 37.9% of the local population actively studying. This cohort is made up of 14.0% in primary schools, 8.2% in secondary schools, and 4.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Craigieburn - West reaches 53 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 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 1.4 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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Analysis of public transit shows 53 active bus stops in Craigieburn - West operating across 7 routes, which provide a combined total of 2,177 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 183 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential with high levels of outward commuting; private vehicles are the main travel mode at 86%, while 8% of commuters use trains. Households average 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 20.0% of residents in the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic policies.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 311 trips daily across the network, translating to approximately 41 weekly trips for each stop.
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81.6% of residents in Craigieburn - West report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, public health metrics are below average. The prevalence of common illnesses is typical for the population, though higher than national figures for older groups. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low at about 50% of residents (~7,455 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common diagnoses, affecting 5.0% and 4.5% of the population. A high proportion of residents, 81.6%, report no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne, reflecting a generally healthy working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 8.3% of the population (1,247 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health outcomes among this older demographic present challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
57.6% of Craigieburn - West residents were born overseas and 69.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (12.1%) and Australian (10.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is very high in Craigieburn - West, with 57.6% of residents born outside Australia and 69.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.3% of the community. There is a notable overrepresentation of individuals identifying with Other religions, making up 11.0% of the population compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. In terms of parent country of birth, the main ancestries are Other at 46.3% (well above the regional average of 14.6%), Indian at 12.1% (compared to 4.2% regionally), and Australian at 10.3% (below the regional average of 18.4%).
Other notable ethnic groups include Sri Lankan at 1.6% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Samoan at 1.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Lebanese at 1.5% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Craigieburn - West is 32, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 29.8% 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 median age of 32 years in Craigieburn - West is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the area has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (16.6%) and fewer mature residents aged 55 - 64 (6.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 12.0% to 13.5% and the 45 to 54 cohort rose from 9.6% to 10.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 group fell from 18.5% to 16.3% and young children aged 0 to 4 decreased from 8.9% to 7.7%.
Demographic models suggest significant shifts by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group projected to grow the fastest at 119%, adding 1,929 residents to reach a total of 3,551.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Craigieburn - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 8 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 231 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,999 at the 2021 Census → 14,970 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 May 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 (210051543). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.