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Cranbourne East - South has an estimated 15,599 residents, up from 12,289 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,310 people, or 26.9%. Growth has averaged 7.0% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 531 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 42.9% of that increase. That puts 2,927 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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According to assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Cranbourne East - South is approximately 15,599 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,310 residents (26.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 12,289 individuals. This population adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 15,599 from June 2025 combined with 531 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such figures result in a density of 2,926 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile of all Australian areas analyzed. The 26.9% rate of growth since the 2021 census surpassed both the state average of 9.3% and the national benchmark, making the area a regional leader in expansion.
This upward trajectory was chiefly powered by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 42.9% of the overall population rise in recent times, though natural increase and overseas arrivals also registered positive gains. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilising 2022 as the baseline, are implemented by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where specific SA2 regions lack this data, figures are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted through weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age cohort growth rates from these models are also applied across all regions for the span from 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, the area is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of the nation, adding 9,755 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 62.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,248 new dwellings have been approved in Cranbourne East - South over the past five years, an average of 249 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 160 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 152, 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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Approvals for new dwellings in Cranbourne East - South have averaged approximately 249 per year, culminating in 1,248 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 140 during the course of FY-26. With an average of 3.6 people moving into the locality for each constructed dwelling during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which commonly exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies buyer competition, whereas new builds present an average value of $190,000—a level below regional benchmarks—pointing to more budget-friendly alternatives for purchasers.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Cranbourne East - South demonstrates a somewhat elevated rate of construction (33.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), which offers options to buyers while supporting local real estate values, despite a recent moderation in building activity. This output sits well above the national norm, illustrating robust developer confidence. New residential additions comprise 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% townhouses or apartments, upholding the suburban character of the neighborhood through a focus on standalone homes that attract buyers seeking space. Averaging roughly 76 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical attributes of a developing growth corridor. Projecting forward, Cranbourne East - South is anticipated to add 9,746 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). The volume of ongoing development appears aligned with future requirements, encouraging stable market conditions without generating sharp upward price pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cranbourne East - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cranbourne East - South, worth an estimated $1.69 billion. A further 136 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.3 billion. 45 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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 projects, major works, and planning updates represent key drivers of regional progress. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 31 projects expected to impact the local community. The most notable developments include Eastleigh Estate, Elmslie Common Townhomes, Adrian Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre, and Crestwood Place Estate, with the primary projects outlined below.
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Casey Fields Mini-Stadium and Women's Centre for Excellence
Development of a new indoor Mini-Stadium and Women's Centre for Excellence at the Casey Fields sports precinct in Cranbourne East, supported by federal funding to expand elite female pathways and accommodate major community sporting events.
Elmslie Common Townhomes
A modern townhouse development of 76 architecturally designed two-storey dwellings located within the premier Eastwood Estate. The project focuses on sustainable living with low maintenance landscaping, energy and water efficiency features. Located on the edge of Cranbourne's Retail Centre with walking distance to educational, recreational and sporting facilities including Casey Fields, Casey RACE and the newly opened Cranbourne East Primary School.
Adrian Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre
Adrian Street, Cranbourne East is a neighbourhood activity centre located in one of Melbourne's fastest-growing outer south-east growth corridors, offering a blend of convenience and modern services for the local community. The 18,000 sqm development includes an Aspire Childcare Centre providing early education and care for families, alongside 22 specialty retail tenancies designed to meet the everyday needs of locals. Situated just 100 metres from the South Gippsland Highway, the highly visible site ensures easy access for residents and commuters, and is within close proximity to schools, public transport links, the Casey Fields sports precinct and the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.Oreana's in-house construction team is delivering the project, with the build progressing through the roofing stage as of late 2025, and completion forecast for 2027.
Casey Fields South Employment Precinct
A 275-hectare industrial and commercial precinct planned for manufacturing, logistics, transport, and technology operations expected to create thousands of local jobs in Melbourne's south-east growth corridor.
Crestwood Place Estate
Crestwood Place is a boutique master-planned residential community in Cranbourne East, developed by Solovey. The estate offers 56 exclusive land lots across three stages, combining suburban living with convenient access to schools, parks, shopping centres, and public transport. All lots have been sold, with Stage 1 titles anticipated Q3 2025.
Casey Fields Mini-Stadium and Womens Centre for Excellence
Development of a mini-stadium and womens centre for excellence at Casey Fields to enhance facilities for womens sports, including AFLW, with grandstand fit-out, lights, amenities, and more.
Clyde North Fire Station
Construction of a new Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) fire station is currently underway at the Summit Business Park within the Meridian Estate. The facility is designed to house up to eight firefighters per shift and accommodate two modern fire appliances. The project aims to improve emergency response times in one of Australia's fastest-growing residential corridors. Recent progress indicates that while the project faced initial funding and commencement delays through 2024 and 2025, active site work is now proceeding toward a late 2026 delivery.
Kulap Primary School
Government primary school in Clyde catering for Prep to Year 6, with an administration and library building, two learning neighbourhoods, hard courts, a sports field, and a community hub. Known during planning as Ballarto Road Primary School (interim name), the school was officially named Kulap Primary School following community and Traditional Owner consultation (Kulap is a Boonwurrung word meaning emu). The school opened in Term 1, 2026 with Mati Azadzoi as founding principal. A co-located kindergarten, Kulap Kindergarten, is run on-site by Community Kinders Plus.
8,166 residents of Cranbourne East - South are employed, from a labour force of 8,585. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 74.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 12,194, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce of Cranbourne East - South is characterized by high levels of education, with solid participation in the industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and an estimated job growth of 4.4% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 8,166 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.1% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and workforce participation remaining standard (74.2% versus Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Census responses indicated a moderate 16.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The locality exhibits a pronounced concentration in health care & social assistance, where the proportion of workers is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.6% of local employment, compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. This mostly residential district appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by the relationship between the Census working population and resident population counts. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month period, employment rose by 4.4% alongside a 4.4% expansion of the labor force, leaving the unemployment rate virtually static. By comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Future requirements in Cranbourne East - South can be contextualized using national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. Nationally, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of expansion vary by industry. Applying these sectoral trends to the local employment structure suggest that Cranbourne East - South's employment should grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cranbourne East - South is $1,958 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $855 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,562 a year against an average of $62,286. 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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Based on ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, tax-paying residents of the Cranbourne East - South SA2 earn incomes that are lower than the national average. The median taxpayer income in the area is $55,562, and the average income is $62,286, which contrasts with Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $60,907 for the median and $68,278 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes placed the area near the 61st percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures indicate that the largest cohort, representing 48.2% of taxpayers (7,518 residents), earns between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns with metropolitan patterns where 32.8% fall into this bracket. While high housing expenses consume 19.6% of income, stable earnings position disposable income at the 58th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cranbourne East - South had 3,771 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $401 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. 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 mix of dwelling types in Cranbourne East - South consisted of 91.5% standalone houses and 8.5% alternative dwellings (comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates in the area lagged behind the metropolitan Melbourne benchmark, sitting at 13.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (59.7%) or rented (27.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the metropolitan Melbourne median, while weekly rent was recorded at $401, compared to metropolitan Melbourne averages of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Cranbourne East - South are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent payments also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cranbourne East - South counted 3,771 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,787 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 82.2%, consisting of couples with children at 50.0%, couples without children at 20.6%, and single parent families at 10.6%. Non-family households account for 17.8%, with single-person households representing 15.8% and group living situations making up 1.9%. The median size of local households is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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28.1% of adults in Cranbourne East - South hold a university qualification, including 18.3% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,529 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,030 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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Attainment of educational qualifications in Cranbourne East - South is below metropolitan benchmarks, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This variance indicates opportunities for skill development and educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (14.8%) and certificates (21.4%). The rate of educational enrollment is high, with 34.0% of local residents participating in formal study.
This cohort is distributed across primary education (12.4%), secondary schools (7.2%), and tertiary institutions (4.5%).
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Public transport in Cranbourne East - South reaches 13 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 750 services a week. The typical home sits about 590 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 the local transit network shows 13 active public transport bus stops in Cranbourne East - South. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which accommodate 752 passenger journeys per week. Overall transport access is moderate, with residents living an average of 593 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 89%, followed by trains at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.5 per household, exceeding the metropolitan average.
The 2021 Census recorded 16.0% of residents working from home, which may be reflective of pandemic conditions. Services average 107 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to approximately 57 weekly departures from each individual stop.
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77.8% of residents in Cranbourne East - South report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends indicate that Cranbourne East - South faces notable health hurdles. Common conditions are prevalent, particularly within older age demographics, while private health insurance rates are low, covering about 50% of the population (~7,861 people). This compares to coverage rates of 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 7.0% and 6.0% of the population, respectively, while 77.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents demonstrate good health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. The area has 7.9% of its population aged 65 and over (1,230 people), which is below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.0%. Health parameters for local seniors show some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.3% of Cranbourne East - South residents were born overseas and 48.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.3%) and Australian (16.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cranbourne East - South registers high marks for cultural variation, with 47.3% of the population born outside Australia and 48.8% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 38.1% of residents. The most pronounced variation from regional norms is in the Other category, which represents 10.6% of the population, compared to a Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Ancestry details reveal that the three largest groups in Cranbourne East - South are Other at 25.3% of the population (compared to a regional average of 14.6%), English at 17.3%, and Australian at 16.6%.
The representation of other backgrounds shows notable differences: Indian ancestry is prominent at 12.8% of the population (compared to 4.2% regionally), Samoan ancestry is at 2.0% (compared to 0.3%), and Sri Lankan ancestry is at 1.8% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cranbourne East - South is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 29.0% 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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The median age of 31 years in Cranbourne East - South is younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Cranbourne East - South contains a higher percentage of people aged 35 - 44 (20.8%) but fewer individuals aged 65 - 74 (3.5%). The concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 45 to 54 cohort has expanded from 8.2% to 10.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 18.8% to 20.8%.
Over the same period, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 20.7% to 17.3%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 11.8% to 9.1%. Projections suggest that the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to increase by 1,888 people (114%) from 1,650 to 3,539.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cranbourne East - South
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 17 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 — 531 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,289 at the 2021 Census → 15,599 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 (212031558). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.