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Cranbourne North - East has an estimated 13,691 residents, up from 12,772 at the 2021 Census — a change of 919 people, or 7.2%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 205 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 61.7% of that increase. That puts 2,512 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 North - East stands at approximately 13,691 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 919 people (7.2%) compared with the 12,772 people counted at the 2021 Census. Such growth has been calculated utilizing an estimated resident population figure of 13,691 released by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 205 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The resulting population density is 2,512 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb within the upper quartile among all Australian territories evaluated by AreaSearch.
Over the preceding ten-year timeframe, Cranbourne North - East registered strong momentum, achieving a 6.5% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the surrounding SA3 area. Inbound overseas migration formed the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 61.7% of total population additions in recent times. SA2-level projections utilized by AreaSearch are sourced from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent from those records, AreaSearch incorporates the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023, applying weighted aggregation techniques to transition LGA figures to SA2 boundaries. Projected age-cohort growth rates derived via this aggregation methodology are similarly applied to all territories across the 2032 to 2041 period. Forward-looking modeling indicates that Cranbourne North - East will experience substantial expansion in the top quartile of national statistical regions, with population numbers forecast to rise by 5,615 persons to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, reflecting cumulative growth of 41.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
68 new dwellings have been approved in Cranbourne North - East over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building consents in Cranbourne North - East have averaged roughly 13 new homes annually, adding up to 68 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Given that an average of 15.2 people per year arrived in the locality for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing creation is lagging population inflow by a wide margin, placing upward pressure on property values through heightened purchaser competition. Concurrently, newly approved residences carry an average value of $386,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and highlights comparatively accessible price points.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $4.9 million during this financial year, pointing to restrained non-residential construction activity. Relative to Greater Melbourne, residential construction volumes in Cranbourne North - East are markedly subdued (92.0% below regional average per person). Such limited building activity typically provides support to existing home valuations by restricting incoming supply. Approval levels are also depressed when contrasted with national figures, signalling a mature urban environment that may face land supply boundaries. Recent residential consents consist of 21.0% detached dwellings alongside 79.0% medium and high-density housing options. This shift toward medium and higher density stock delivers accessible pathways for first-home purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. It contrasts sharply with the established neighborhood fabric (currently 94.0% houses), illustrating both a dwindling supply of greenfield land and an evolving appetite for compact, budget-friendly dwellings. The suburb currently records around 7119 people per dwelling approval, underscoring its established footprint. Long-term demographic forecasts indicate that Cranbourne North - East will expand by 5,615 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should residential construction maintain its current tempo, housing creation could face difficulties accommodating population gains, which may heighten buyer competition and reinforce upward trajectory in home values.
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Development applications around Cranbourne North - East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cranbourne North - East, worth an estimated $734 million. A further 143 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.4 billion. 51 are already under construction and 65 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Urban performance and local growth trajectories are heavily shaped by strategic planning initiatives, capital works, and transport connectivity. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 11 development projects expected to influence the surrounding region. Notable developments include WT Business Park, the expansion of St Peter's College - Clyde North Campus, the Casey Fields Sports and Recreation Complex with City Football Academy, and the Hunt Club Village Shopping Centre Expansion, with key highlights outlined in the summary below.
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Summerset Cranbourne North
Summerset's first Australian retirement village features 161 villas, 34 serviced apartments, and a 72-bed care centre alongside resort-style amenities. The main building opened following an investor showcase in May 2026, with additional residential stages continuing rollout throughout the year.
WT Business Park
WT Business Park is a premium commercial development comprising 13 individually titled freehold lots ranging from 1,042 to 2,088 square metres. The project serves as the second stage of Oreana's retail and business park precinct. The development is situated within a high-growth corridor and is integrated with established retail amenities including national brands like Ampol, KFC, and Zambrero. Construction is well advanced with land settlements expected in early 2026.
Croskell Employment Precinct Structure Plan (Amendment C296case)
A major 317-hectare employment precinct located at the intersection of Thompsons Road, Berwick-Cranbourne Road, and Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road in Cranbourne East. Approved under Amendment C296case and gazetted in March 2026, the precinct will deliver a regionally significant commercial area generating over 6,500 local jobs, alongside approximately 940 new homes, community facilities, and open space.
Berwick Waters
Berwick Waters is a large masterplanned community in Clyde North delivered by Frasers Property Australia with Mondous Property. The estate is established and still progressing, with land, house and land packages and townhouses being sold, more than 5000 residents, wetlands, parks, playgrounds, walking and cycling links, display homes and community facilities. Turrun Primary School and Wulerrp Secondary College opened in January 2025. The March 2026 community update reported further open space works, the planned College Creek Conservation Reserve, Upper Banks wetlands works expected to run for about 12 months from July 2026, and Woolworths recommitting as the anchor tenant for the future proposed Town Centre while Mondous works through a revised delivery timeline.
The Avenue Village Shopping Centre
A neighbourhood shopping centre featuring Woolworths supermarket, BWS, Chemist Warehouse, and specialty retail stores. The 4,454 sqm centre serves The Avenue at Casey residential estate and surrounding areas, providing essential retail and commercial services to the growing Cranbourne North community.
Clyde Road Upgrade
Upgrade of Clyde Road between Enterprise Avenue and Bemersyde Drive in Berwick. Works include widening the Princes Freeway overpass from six to ten lanes, additional traffic lanes, upgraded intersections, improved walking and cycling paths, and associated road infrastructure to reduce congestion and improve safety for Melbourne's growing south east.
MAB Cranbourne East Industrial & Logistics Hub
A premier 77-hectare industrial and logistics business park in Cranbourne East being developed by MAB Corporation within the Croskell Employment Precinct, offering land sales, pre-lease, and turnkey commercial/logistics developments.
Berwick Waters Masterplanned Community
A major masterplanned community spanning Clyde North and Berwick, incorporating over 50 hectares of wetlands, sports ovals, multiple planned schools, town centre, and 2,500+ homes.
7,518 residents of Cranbourne North - East are employed, from a labour force of 7,963. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 77.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,467, about 76% 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 residing in Cranbourne North - East is characterized by solid educational attainment and strong participation across manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside a local unemployment rate of 5.6% and a 3.3% estimated rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,518, whilst local joblessness stood 0.8% above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Labor force participation reached 77.3%, comfortably outstripping the Greater Melbourne average of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 21.6% of workers indicated that they worked from home, though this figure was likely shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Locals are primarily employed across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The neighborhood exhibits a pronounced industrial orientation, with manufacturing employment representation reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, accounting for 6.0% of local workers compared to 10.1% across the broader metropolitan area. Given its largely residential character, the suburb provides relatively few internal employment positions, as demonstrated by the divergence between resident workers and local jobs recorded in Census data. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.3% while the labor pool grew by 4.4%, leading to an increase of 1.0 percentage points in the local unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment and a 2.3% gain in its workforce, resulting in an unemployment uptick of 0.2 percentage points. Forward projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment generation for Cranbourne North - East. These five- and ten-year national estimates were correlated with the local occupational base to model future performance. Nationwide employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though sector-level growth trajectories vary widely. Translating these industry expectations to the local workforce composition suggests employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cranbourne North - East is $2,184 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $856 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,591 a year against an average of $65,864. 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 postcode-level figures from the ATO for financial year 2023 show that taxpayers within the Cranbourne North - East SA2 recorded a median income of $58,591 and an average income of $65,864. These earnings sit marginally below nationwide averages and compare with $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) recorded across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median income of $64,227 and an average of $72,200 as of March 2026. According to the Census 2021, local household earnings ranked in the 77th percentile ($2,184 weekly), whereas individual incomes placed in the 60th percentile.
The largest single income cohort encompasses 45.9% of residents (6,284 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, a pattern consistent with the wider metropolitan region where 32.8% fall into this range. Although residential housing costs account for 18.5% of gross earnings, resilient income levels position disposable household funds in the 73rd percentile, with the area registering in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cranbourne North - East had 3,540 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $401 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,029 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Cranbourne North - East was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses at 94.5%, with apartments, semi-detached, and other housing formats representing 5.4%. By comparison, Melbourne metro comprised 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Cranbourne North - East trailed metropolitan figures at 9.7%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 62.1% and rental accommodations represented 28.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment stood at $2,029, outstripping the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $401 compared to $390 across the wider metropolis.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Cranbourne North - East exceeded the Australian median of $1,863, and local weekly rents were above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cranbourne North - East counted 3,540 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,795 today, averaging 3.5 people each. 61% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 14% couples without children. 9% 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 constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, representing 89.5% of all households. This total includes couples with children (61.4%), couples without children (14.2%), and single-parent households (12.5%). Non-family domiciles account for the remaining 10.5%, comprising lone-person residences (8.8%) and group households (1.6%). With an average of 3.5 people per home, the median household size is noticeably larger than the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.0% of adults in Cranbourne North - East hold a university qualification, including 21.2% with a bachelor degree and 8.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,432 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,017 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 North - East exceeds the regional norm, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials compared to 24.6% across the SA3 area, demonstrating a strong orientation toward higher learning. Bachelor degrees are held by 21.2% of residents, while postgraduate degrees account for 8.5% and graduate diplomas represent 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ having completed technical studies, comprising 13.5% with advanced diplomas and 17.4% with certificates. A significant share of the local community is engaged in study, with 38.9% of residents actively enrolled in formal educational courses.
This group includes 14.6% attending primary school, 10.8% undertaking secondary education, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cranbourne North - East reaches 29 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Public transport connectivity in Cranbourne North - East is supported by 29 bus stops across the area. These transit stops are linked by 7 separate routes that together offer 4,856 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is strong, with residents living an average distance of 226 meters from their closest transit point. Owing to the area's residential nature, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of travel journeys and trains accommodating 6%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.8 motor vehicles, exceeding regional standards. In addition, 21.6% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric that may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Across the entire local network, transit services deliver an average of 693 trips per day, translating to roughly 167 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
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81.7% of residents in Cranbourne North - East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 assessments of mortality patterns and chronic ailment incidence indicate favorable health outcomes throughout Cranbourne North - East, characterized by minimal prevalence of major illnesses across all demographics. Private health insurance uptake stands slightly under the SA2 national average, covering approximately 52% of residents (~7,105 people), whereas the Greater Melbourne coverage rate sits at 56.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues recorded locally, affecting 6.3% and 4.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 81.7% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, outpacing the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 72.6%.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 6.5% of the population (889 people), which is lower than the metropolitan share of 15.1%. Well-being among older residents is exceptionally positive, aligning with nationwide rankings observed across the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.5% of Cranbourne North - East residents were born overseas and 58.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (13.6%) and Indian (12.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cranbourne North - East ranks among the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 58.3% of households speaking a language other than English at home and 53.5% of residents born abroad. Christianity is the most commonly practiced faith, embraced by 36.6% of the population. Islamic affiliation is particularly pronounced, representing 16.0% of the community, which stands well above the Greater Melbourne proportion of 5.6%. Looking at parental heritage, the three most common ancestral groups in Cranbourne North - East are Other at 33.2% (exceeding the regional share of 14.6%), Australian at 13.6%, and Indian at 12.8% (surpassing the metropolitan benchmark of 4.2%).
Distinct cultural diversity is also evident across several other communities, including Sri Lankan ancestry at 4.2% (compared to 0.8% across the region), Samoan heritage at 1.2% (versus 0.3%), and Serbian roots at 0.7% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cranbourne North - East is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.5% 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 North - East maintains a youthful demographic profile relative to Greater Melbourne. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 40.4% of all residents, compared to 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, while seniors aged 65+ account for 6.5% against a metropolitan share of 15.1%. The local median age is estimated at 31 years, climbing from 30 at the 2021 Census and sitting 6 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census (national median was 38). Since the Census, residents aged 45 - 64 have increased their share from 17.6% to an estimated 21.4%.
A key structural shift explains this transition: children aged 5 to 14 decreased from 20.1% to an estimated 17.8%, while the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 13.4% to 15.7%, reflecting local aging in place rather than an influx of younger cohorts. Projections to 2041 indicate that the 45 - 64 demographic will deliver the largest absolute volume increase, adding 2,054 people (70%) to reach 4,981, while the fastest relative rate of expansion will occur among those aged 65+, increasing 119% to reach 1,951.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cranbourne North - East
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 5 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 205 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,772 at the 2021 Census → 13,691 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 (212031559). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.