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Cranbourne South has an estimated 28,839 residents, up from 17,400 at the 2021 Census — a change of 11,439 people, or 65.7%. Growth has averaged 12.2% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 4,416 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 78.4% of that increase. That puts 353 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, Cranbourne South has reached an estimated population of 28,839 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 11,439 people, or a 65.7% expansion, relative to the 17,400 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such demographic movement is deduced using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 27,374 as of June 2025 alongside 4,416 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With 353 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a density that leaves considerable room for individual space and ongoing expansion. The 65.7% surge in Cranbourne South since the 2021 census outpaced the state figure of 9.5% and the wider national trend, establishing the suburb as a primary regional growth hub.
The main catalyst for this expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 78.4% of total population increases over recent times, while overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive contributions. For local SA2 projections, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures from the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023 are applied via a weighted aggregation methodology translating LGA trends to the SA2 level. In addition, aggregated growth rates across specific age brackets are utilized for all regions covering the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, Cranbourne South is anticipated to maintain rapid demographic momentum, placing among the top 10 percent of regions nationwide, with an increase of 28,828 persons forecast to 2041 under latest annual ERP data—amounting to an overall expansion of 94.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
5,003 new dwellings have been approved in Cranbourne South over the past five years, an average of 1,000 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 35 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,001 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% 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 in Cranbourne South have averaged roughly 1,000 dwellings annually, totaling 5,003 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). An influx averaging 2.4 people per year per completed home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26) underscores sustained demand capable of reinforcing property values. Meanwhile, an average construction value of $356,000 per new residence sits lower than the regional benchmark, highlighting accessible pricing for newly built housing. In the non-residential sector, $109.8 million in commercial building approvals was documented during this financial year, reflecting substantial local commercial investment.
On a per-capita basis, Cranbourne South exhibits 243.0% more construction volume than Greater Melbourne, expanding buyer selection despite a recent moderation in building pace. This intensity exceeds nationwide benchmarks, demonstrating sustained interest from developers. Detached houses constitute 93.0% of recent construction while townhouses or apartments make up 7.0%, sustaining the neighborhood's low-density profile and appealing to purchasers pursuing standalone homes. An intake of roughly 31 people per approval characterizes Cranbourne South as an expanding urban growth corridor. According to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic projections anticipate Cranbourne South gaining 27,357 residents by 2041. Maintaining the prevailing construction tempo will allow residential delivery to satisfy future housing requirements, maintaining supportive market conditions for buyers and facilitating population expansion beyond baseline estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cranbourne South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 39 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cranbourne South, worth an estimated $11.4 billion. A further 131 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.7 billion. 60 are already under construction and 80 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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Capital investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has identified a total of 71 local projects with potential to influence the area, among which are the Levande Selandra Rise Retirement Village, Casey Fields South Employment Precinct, Casey Fields South Residential, and Botanic Ridge Secondary College.
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Clyde Central
Clyde Central is an 8.2-hectare mixed-use precinct planned by National Pacific Properties within the masterplanned Eliston community. The site is earmarked for commercial, supermarket, retail, medical, and childcare amenities positioned adjacent to the proposed future Clyde Railway Station corridor. The project aims to serve as the core commercial and service hub for surrounding residential developments.
Ortus
Boutique residential estate in Cranbourne East by Blue Ocean Developments comprising 63 land lots and The Rise townhomes. Construction is substantially complete with final premium land lots still being marketed and the townhome release sold out.
Five Farms Clyde North
Five Farms is a 130-hectare masterplanned residential community developed by Frasers Property Australia on Bells Road in Clyde North. The project delivers approximately 1,600 residential homes, a dedicated town centre, a residents' club, a proposed primary school, sports fields, and 17 hectares of open parklands and wetlands. Civil works and staged home construction are actively underway.
The Junction Estate
A 10.71-hectare masterplanned residential estate delivering 124 residential lots adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The community development incorporates 1.7 hectares of preserved wetlands, local parks, open play spaces, and a planned childcare facility.
Clyde Major Town Centre
The Clyde Major Town Centre is a regional mixed-use commercial and civic precinct spanning approximately 26.2 hectares within the City of Casey growth corridor. Guided by the Clyde Major Town Centre Urban Design Framework, the master plan provides for up to 50,000 sqm of retail floorspace and 50,000 sqm of commercial and office space alongside civic spaces and transport interchange connections. Planning framework implementation and precinct structure planning continue under City of Casey and Victorian planning authorities.
Acacia Estate
A master-planned residential community by Peet Limited adjoining the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, featuring over 1,400 homes, expansive wetlands, parks, a designated primary school site, and neighborhood amenities.
Summerhill Estate
Summerhill is a boutique masterplanned residential community developed by Peet Limited in Botanic Ridge[cite: 1]. Situated adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, the project delivers premium residential lots ranging in size from 600 sqm to 990 sqm[cite: 1]. Civil construction and stage-by-stage land deliveries are underway with progressive completions scheduled through 2027[cite: 1].
Cranbourne West Precinct Structure Plan
The Cranbourne West Precinct Structure Plan is a 791-hectare framework guiding the transformation of Melbourne's south-east into a mixed-use community. As of 2026, the project is in advanced construction with multiple residential estates active and ongoing infrastructure delivery. The plan facilitates approximately 8,500 dwellings and up to 16,000 jobs, supported by regional transport upgrades and new local town centres.
14,300 residents of Cranbourne South are employed, from a labour force of 14,836. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 24,164, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local resident workforce possesses strong trade capabilities, highlighted by substantial participation in construction, an unemployment rate standing at only 3.6%, and an estimated 3.5% job growth over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 14,300 residents are employed, while the jobless rate sits 1.2% under the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, accompanied by a solid participation rate of 73.0% against 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicated that 20.5% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment fields for the local labor force are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction represents a distinct area of concentration, engaging a workforce share 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.0% of workers in Cranbourne South versus 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Given the difference between Census working population counts and local resident numbers, the largely suburban area provides relatively few workplaces within its borders. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 3.5% as the overall labor pool expanded by 4.5%, leading to an unemployment uptick of 0.9 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment increased by 2.1%, the workforce expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workplace demand in Cranbourne South, mapping five- and ten-year sectoral outlooks onto the resident industry breakdown. While overall Australian employment is forecast to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry expansion rates vary considerably. Weighting these projections by Cranbourne South's current workforce composition points to potential local employment gains of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting exercise that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cranbourne South is $2,228 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $953 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,049 a year against an average of $62,620. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer figures compiled at postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median income of $56,049 and a mean of $62,620 across the Cranbourne South SA2. These figures track below the Australian benchmark as well as Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $61,441 (median) and $68,644 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals strong national standings for household, family, and personal earnings, falling in the 73rd to 79th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings distribution, 44.7% of residents (12,891 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, compared to 32.8% regionally. Residential costs account for 17.2% of income, yet robust earnings position disposable income in the 77th percentile, with the locality positioned in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cranbourne South had 5,550 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 63% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $408 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, housing stock in Cranbourne South consisted of 95.4% separate houses and 4.6% other dwellings (including townhouses, flats, and alternative dwelling types), differing from the 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings reported across Melbourne metro. Fully owned homes represented 20.5% of properties, below the metropolitan average, while 63.4% were under a mortgage and 16.1% were tenanted. The median monthly mortgage commitment was $2,167 compared to $2,000 in Melbourne metro, while the median weekly rental cost was $408 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro. Across the country, mortgage repayments in Cranbourne South sit above the national average of $1,863, with rents also higher than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cranbourne South counted 5,550 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,199 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 13% 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 account for 84.9% of households in the area, divided into couples with children at 47.7%, childless couples at 27.2%, and single parent families at 9.2%. The remaining 15.1% comprises non-family living arrangements, including single-person homes at 12.8% and shared group households at 2.2%. At 3.0 people per dwelling, the median household size exceeds the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.5% of adults in Cranbourne South hold a university qualification, including 15.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,876 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 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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Higher education qualifications represent an area of development for Cranbourne South, where the 22.5% tertiary attainment rate trails the 37.0% recorded for Greater Melbourne, highlighting scope for educational outreach. Among credential holders, bachelor degrees comprise 15.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical training forms a substantial foundation, with 41.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding qualifications comprising advanced diplomas (14.0%) and certificates (27.3%). A significant proportion of the community engages in study, with 29.7% of residents actively enrolled in educational programs. This cohort includes 11.6% attending primary school, 6.2% in secondary school, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Cranbourne South reaches 66 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 430 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network serving Cranbourne South contains 66 operational stops catering to local bus travel. These locations are connected via 6 distinct bus routes that provide 4,705 trips for passengers on a weekly basis. Accessibility across the area is moderate, with residents located an average of 432 meters from their closest transit facility. Due to the area's residential character, commuter travel is heavily outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars per household, surpassing the wider regional level, while 20.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under pandemic-era settings.
Bus routes throughout the area run an average of 672 departures each day, delivering roughly 71 trips per week at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.6% of residents in Cranbourne South report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch research into mortality rates and chronic health patterns, Cranbourne South registers lower health metrics relative to broader standards, with common ailments affecting both young and elderly demographics. Private health insurance participation is moderate, covering roughly 50% of residents (~14,534 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in Cranbourne South, reported by 8.1 and 7.0% of the community, respectively, while 74.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health remains strong among working-age individuals, who exhibit low chronic condition rates. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 8.8% of the local population (2,526 people), below the 15.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators generally matching nationwide rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.9% of Cranbourne South residents were born overseas and 24.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.1%) and English (24.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators show Cranbourne South has higher multicultural representation than most comparable localities, with 27.9% of the population born outside Australia and 24.2% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, followed by 40.4% of residents. The classification labeled Other exhibits notable overrepresentation at 4.5% locally compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral background (based on parental birthplace), the three most reported lineages in Cranbourne South are Australian at 26.1% (exceeding the regional level of 18.4%), English at 24.7%, and Other at 12.4%.
Divergences also appear in other cultural backgrounds, with Indian ancestry at 5.5% (against 4.2% regionally), Dutch at 1.9% (against 1.2%), and Sri Lankan at 1.1% (against 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cranbourne South is 31, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.6% 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 demographic structure of Cranbourne South is centered around family-forming and working-age cohorts. Updated estimates to August 2026 record 36.6% of the population within the youth and young adult bracket (0 - 24), above Greater Melbourne's 30.5%, whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise 8.8% compared to 15.1% across the region. The median age is an estimated 31 years, down from 32 at the 2021 Census and below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and Australian median of 38 at the Census. Since 2021, residents aged 45 - 64 have decreased from 19.4% to an estimated 16.8%.
Shifting cohort sizes show the 25 to 34 group declining from 20.1% to an estimated 17.7%, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 16.0% to 20.1%, reflecting the aging of established residents. By 2041, children and young adults are projected to expand by 9,495 (90%) to 20,064, while the fastest proportional expansion is anticipated among residents aged 65+, increasing 133% to 5,878.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cranbourne South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 39 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 Sep 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 — 4,416 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,400 at the 2021 Census → 28,839 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 (212031303). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.