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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. 534 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Cranbourne East - South stands at approximately 15,599 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,310 people (26.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 12,289 people. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 15,599 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 534 validated new addresses established following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 2,926 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile among areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. The community's 26.9% expansion post the 2021 census outpaced Victoria's 9.5% along with the broader Australian benchmark, establishing it as a primary regional growth hub.
Inward interstate migration served as the principal catalyst, accounting for roughly 42.9% of total demographic additions in recent times, though natural increase and overseas arrivals also provided positive momentum. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as a starting point, are adopted by AreaSearch for local SA2 modeling. Where specific SA2 locations lack direct coverage, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts are incorporated via weighted aggregation methods translating LGA trajectories down to the SA2 tier. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these models are also applied across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Based on anticipated demographic developments, Cranbourne East - South is projected to experience exceptional growth within the top 10 percent of statistical areas across Australia, adding 9,727 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP baselines, translating to an overall rise of 62.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
970 new dwellings have been approved in Cranbourne East - South over the past five years, an average of 194 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 194 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Cranbourne East - South have averaged approximately 194 new homes per year, accumulating to 970 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Given that approximately 4.6 people per year arrived locally for every new dwelling constructed throughout the last 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), housing demand has substantially outstripped construction volumes, generally elevating buying competition and exerting upward pricing pressure; concurrently, new properties average $305,000 in construction value, which sits below regional figures and presents relatively accessible options for purchasers. Per-capita building activity across Cranbourne East - South closely aligns with Greater Melbourne, reinforcing property market stability consistent with metropolitan trends.
Furthermore, construction activity considerably exceeds countrywide norms, highlighting strong confidence among property developers. The composition of new residential projects is 88.0% detached houses alongside 12.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving an established suburban layout tailored toward family buyers in search of spacious living. Recording around 91 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood exhibits quintessential growth corridor dynamics. In the coming years, Cranbourne East - South is forecasted to welcome an extra 9,718 residents by 2041, relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current residential building activity continues at a solid pace relative to projected expansions, though incoming purchasers may face escalating competition as the local community enlarges.
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 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cranbourne East - South, worth an estimated $1.78 billion. A further 162 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43.2 billion. 60 are already under construction and 82 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and regional planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping local community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 31 key projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by developments such as Eastleigh Estate, Elmslie Common Townhomes, Adrian Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre, and Crestwood Place Estate, with the primary initiatives 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.
Ballarto Road Upgrade Project
Major Road Projects Victoria and the City of Casey are upgrading Ballarto Road between South Gippsland Highway and Clyde-Five Ways Road in Cranbourne South. The project delivers road pavement widening, upgraded signalised intersections, new roundabout junctions, safety barriers, and dedicated shared user paths. The improvements cater to growing residential traffic and enhance road freight safety in Melbourne's south-east.
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.
Botanic Ridge Village
A 6,000 sqm neighbourhood retail centre anchored by a Coles supermarket, Liquorland, specialty retail, medical hub, early learning center, and EV charging infrastructure serving the Botanic Ridge and Junction Village communities.
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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A well-qualified workforce characterizes Cranbourne East - South, accompanied by a strong presence across manufacturing and industrial operations, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and a 4.4% expansion in estimated employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,166, with local unemployment sitting 0.1% higher than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labor participation is robust at 74.2% against Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records show a moderate 16.0% of local workers operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions should be factored in. Local workers are predominantly employed across health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.
The neighborhood exhibits a notable specialization in health care & social assistance, holding a local workforce proportion 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for only 4.6% of resident workers, falling behind the 10.1% observed across Greater Melbourne. Given the discrepancy between the working population recorded at the Census and the resident population, this primarily suburban district offers relatively constrained employment opportunities within its immediate boundaries. AreaSearch analysis combining SALM and ABS statistics indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, both employment numbers and the overall labor pool expanded by 4.4%, keeping local joblessness largely steady. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment alongside a 2.3% rise in the labor force, resulting in an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage point. National job forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on potential workforce requirements within Cranbourne East - South. When these five and ten-year national outlooks—which predict nationwide growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years despite substantial industry variations—are applied against the local industry profile, Cranbourne East - South is projected to see local job growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this represents a baseline weighting calculation for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
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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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Aggregated ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that Cranbourne East - South SA2 taxpayers recorded a median income of $55,562 and an average income of $62,286. These earnings sit below the national standard as well as the respective Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in an Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $60,907 for median earnings and $68,278 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, personal, and family income metrics in the vicinity of the 61st percentile across the nation.
Income distribution indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most prevalent, covering 48.2% of residents (7,518 people) compared to 32.8% throughout the broader metropolitan area. Accommodation costs absorb 19.6% of earnings, yet steady compensation positions local disposable income in the 58th percentile, with the district occupying the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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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Census data reveals that the local residential profile in Cranbourne East - South was made up of 91.5% houses alongside 8.5% other dwellings including semi-detached residences, flats, and alternative formats, differing from the Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership lagged behind the metropolitan standard at 13.2%, whereas remaining properties were held under a mortgage (59.7%) or occupied by tenants (27.1%). Typical monthly mortgage expenses matched Melbourne metro at $2,000, while median weekly rental payments reached $401 compared to $2,000 and $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, Cranbourne East - South exceeds the national median mortgage payment of $1,863 as well as the nationwide weekly rent 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 82.2% of all households, consisting of 50.0% couples with children, 20.6% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family living situations make up 17.8%, comprising single-person households at 15.8% and shared group accommodation at 1.9%. The area records an average household size of 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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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Tertiary attainment in Cranbourne East - South sits below broader metropolitan rates, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 37.0% throughout Greater Melbourne, suggesting scope for expanded education and upskilling. Bachelor degrees are held by 18.3% of the community, while postgraduate degrees and graduate diplomas account for 7.7% and 2.1% respectively. Technical training and trade qualifications are widely held, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (14.8%) and certificates (21.4%). Participation across educational institutions is substantial, with 34.0% of the population actively enrolled in study.
Primary education accounts for 12.4% of residents, 7.2% attend secondary institutions, and 4.5% are engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Cranbourne East - South reaches 13 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 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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Transit network reviews show 13 active public transport stops located across Cranbourne East - South, operated by bus services. These facilities connect across 5 distinct routes, delivering a combined 2,122 passenger trips each week. Access to transit is rated as moderate, with locals residing an average of 593 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential orientation of the suburb, outbound travel is common, with private vehicles serving 89% of trips and train transit capturing 6%. Car ownership stands at 1.5 vehicles per household, surpassing the regional norm. In addition, 16.0% of workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 settings.
Daily transit frequency averages 303 services across the collective route network, representing roughly 163 weekly trips for each individual transit 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 chronic illnesses and mortality indicate notable health considerations in Cranbourne East - South, where everyday conditions appear across various groups but show greater incidence among senior cohorts, while private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained at approximately 50% of residents (~7,861 people). This sits below the 56.7% reported for Greater Melbourne as well as the countrywide average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions locally, diagnosed in 7.0 and 6.0% of the population respectively, whereas 77.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age locals show positive health profiles with modest chronic illness rates. Senior citizens aged 65 and over comprise 7.9% of the community (1,226 people), below the 15.1% seen across Greater Melbourne, and while older residents experience distinct health challenges, their overall health ranking remains lower nationwide than the wider local populace.
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 displays strong multicultural markers, with 47.3% of the community born abroad and 48.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary faith, practiced by 38.1% of residents. The most noticeable variation from regional averages appears in the Other religious category, which encompasses 10.6% of locals compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental country of birth, the leading ancestral origins in Cranbourne East - South are Other at 25.3% (well above the 14.6% metropolitan baseline), English at 17.3%, and Australian at 16.6%.
Distinct cultural concentrations also include Indian ancestry at 12.8% (against 4.2% across the region), Samoan heritage at 2.0% (compared to 0.3%), and Sri Lankan background at 1.8% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cranbourne East - South is 30, younger than 97% of areas nationally. 29.2% 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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Cranbourne East - South stands out as an exceptionally dense hub for young families. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 37.2% of the population compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Melbourne, while seniors (65+) represent 7.9% versus 15.1% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 30 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure, while tracking 7 years below Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and underneath the nationwide median of 38 at that Census. Demographic shifts since the Census show notable movement in the middle-aged and mature cohort (45 - 64), rising from 13.3% to an estimated 16.5%.
This shift is largely explained by internal aging: the 25 to 34 group shifted down from 20.7% to an estimated 17.8%, while the 35 to 44 age bracket advanced from 18.8% to 20.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest total gain will occur among youth and young adults, expanding by 2,961 residents (51%) to reach 8,758, while middle-aged and older working groups will experience the fastest proportional growth, increasing by 110% to 5,390 residents.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 18 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 — 534 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (212031558). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.