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Cranbourne West has an estimated 25,525 residents, up from 21,535 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,990 people, or 18.5%. Growth has averaged 4.1% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 652 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 40.4% of that increase. That puts 1,979 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Cranbourne West stands at approximately 25,525 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,990 individuals (18.5%) from the 2021 Census count of 21,535. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 25,494 from June 2025 alongside 652 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,978 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the typical density across national locations examined by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 18.5% since the 2021 census outpaced the state rate of 9.3% and the national benchmark, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 40.4% of the population expansion in recent times, though net positive contributions were also observed across overseas, interstate, and intrastate migration channels. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch implements the population projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the base year. Where SA2-specific projection data is unavailable, AreaSearch employs 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method to scale growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all regions for the span from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the area is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. Based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, the population is anticipated to expand by 12,842 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 50.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,381 new dwellings have been approved in Cranbourne West over the past five years, an average of 276 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 163 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 55% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 172, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 276 building approvals for residential properties have been issued annually in Cranbourne West, amounting to a total of 1,381 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 158 registered approvals. With an average of 3.4 new occupants per year per completed home recorded over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand continues to outstrip new completions. This mismatch generally drives price escalation and intensifies rivalry among buyers, even as new construction averages a cost of $185,000, which is below typical regional benchmarks and provides more budget-friendly alternatives for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $114.7 million during the current financial year, indicating a strong level of local corporate investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Cranbourne West shows 15.0% less construction activity per capita, placing it in the 58th percentile among all locations evaluated nationally. This volume of activity is considerably higher than the national average, indicating substantial developer confidence in the area. Current building approvals comprise 55.0% freestanding houses and 45.0% multi-unit residential designs, pointing to a rising volume of medium-density choices that broaden options across different pricing tiers, ranging from traditional suburban homes to smaller, more economical alternatives. This marks a notable shift from the historical housing distribution of 83.0% houses, reflecting a diminishing supply of vacant land alongside changing homebuyer preferences and budget limitations. The area currently records about 263 people per approved dwelling, leaving room for further development. Long-term forecasts indicate Cranbourne West will add 12,807 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. While the pace of residential development is broadly keeping up with this projected population expansion, home buyers can expect heightened competition as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cranbourne West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cranbourne West, worth an estimated $1.85 billion. A further 140 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31 billion. 41 are already under construction and 48 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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Local infrastructure developments, major construction works, and planning updates remain key influences on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 32 projects likely to impact the area. Important projects include RISE, Hall Road, Cranbourne West, ESR Greenlink Industrial Estate, Harli, and the Cranbourne West Distribution Centre, with details on the most relevant initiatives provided below.
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Brompton Estate
A 90-hectare masterplanned residential precinct comprising over 1,600 homes, 17 hectares of dedicated green open space, wetlands, integrated walking trails, and a planned town centre located in Cranbourne South.
Cranbourne West Distribution Centre
Stockland's Cranbourne West Distribution Centre is a premium logistics estate in Melbourne's south-east. Stage 1 was completed and fully leased in 2023. Construction of Warehouse 2, a standalone prime-grade distribution facility of approximately 21,000 sqm, has been completed and the building is now being actively marketed for lease with immediate availability. The facility includes ultra-high clearance warehousing, dual-level offices, ESFR sprinklers, extensive hardstand and direct access to the EastLink and wider freeway network.
Harli
Harli is a 7 Star, all-electric, zero-carbon master planned community in Cranbourne West by Resolution Property Group. The project delivers 181 residential lots with a 2 hectare wetland, staged civil works (Stages 1 and 2 titled in 2024) and final stages targeting titles in Q1 2026.
Evolve Skye
Evolve Skye is a masterplanned residential community in Melbournes south east, delivering approximately 1,100 homes. The estate features significant public open space, a future primary school site, and proximity to the newly upgraded Ballarto Road intersections which improved local traffic flow in 2025.
ESR Greenlink Industrial Estate
An industry-leading 79-hectare industrial and logistics estate in Melbourne's south-east, designed with a focus on sustainability and worker wellness. The precinct features 5 and 6 Star Green Star rated facilities, over 4 hectares of parkland, walking tracks, and an on-site cafe. Key tenants include Amazon, CEVA Logistics, Focus on Furniture, and JAS Worldwide. While several warehouses are completed and occupied, final stages including Lot 8 are scheduled for delivery in September 2026.
RISE, Hall Road, Cranbourne West
RISE is a premium industrial estate in Melbourne's South East, developed by Frasers Property Industrial in joint venture with ESR Australia, spanning 64.4 hectares. It features state-of-the-art logistics and manufacturing facilities with a focus on sustainability, targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating, and offers speculative developments for lease.
Cranbourne West Secondary College
New secondary college serving growing Cranbourne West community. Modern facilities including science labs, performing arts spaces, sports facilities, and technology-enabled learning environments. Capacity for 1,200 students from Years 7-12.
Lochaven Residential Estate
A premium master-planned residential estate in Cranbourne West featuring 357 dwellings plus townhomes, a P-12 school, village square with retail hub, sports and recreation facilities, beautifully landscaped open spaces, and retirement village. The 66-hectare development offers comprehensive community amenities with proximity to transport, education, retail and recreational spaces creating a convenient village-style community.
13,645 residents of Cranbourne West are employed, from a labour force of 14,380. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 75.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 20,455, about 80% 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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Cranbourne West has a skilled labor force with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, a jobless rate of 5.1%, and annual employment growth estimated at 4.1%. By March 2026, the employed resident population reached 13,645. The unemployment rate sits 0.3% above the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, while workforce participation is relatively typical, standing at 75.2% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate a moderate 15.4% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns. The largest sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction.
The community displays an especially high concentration of manufacturing workers, with employment levels in this sector reaching 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Because the area is predominantly residential, it offers a limited number of local jobs relative to the size of its resident workforce, as demonstrated by the comparison between local employment opportunities and the total number of working residents. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 4.1% and the total labor force grew by 4.4%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force expand by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context for future demand in Cranbourne West. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will experience widely varying growth rates. Applying these national industry trends directly to the local employment distribution suggests that employment among Cranbourne West residents would rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population growth dynamics.
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Median household income in Cranbourne West is $1,903 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $845 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,839 a year against an average of $65,018. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that the median taxpayer income in the Cranbourne West SA2 is $57,839, with an average income of $65,018. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $63,403 for the median and $71,273 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Cranbourne West place around the 58th percentile nationally.
Income distribution statistics show that 45.2% of the population, representing 11,537 individuals, earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns with broader regional trends where 32.8% fall into this bracket. While high housing expenses absorb 19.0% of local incomes, solid overall earnings keep disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cranbourne West had 6,636 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 3% apartments. 65% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Cranbourne West was made up of 83.2% detached houses and 16.8% other options such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 67.9% detached houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates in Cranbourne West lagged behind the metropolitan average, standing at 12.5%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (65.3%) or tenants (22.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,842 was below the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $380 compared to the metropolitan median of $390.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Cranbourne West are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cranbourne West counted 6,636 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,866 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 15% 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 households at 83.0%, consisting of couples with children at 48.0%, couples without children at 20.6%, and single-parent households at 13.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.0% of the area, with single-person households representing 14.8% and group living situations making up 2.3%. The median household size of 3.1 residents is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in Cranbourne West hold a university qualification, including 16.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 4,662 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,012 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The local community experiences educational hurdles, with university graduation rates at 23.5%, a figure considerably lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This gap highlights both a developmental hurdle and a clear opportunity for targeted educational investment. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Technical and trade credentials are well represented, with 37.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 13.9% and certificates at 23.5%. Participation in study is quite strong, with 33.0% of the population currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 13.0% attending primary school, 7.2% in secondary education, and 3.9% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Cranbourne West reaches 48 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit reveals 48 active transport stops in Cranbourne West, which consist of bus services. These stops are serviced by 7 separate routes that provide a total of 1,384 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 302 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 15.4% of residents worked from home, which may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 197 trips per day, which translates to roughly 28 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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76.4% of residents in Cranbourne West report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Health assessments indicate below-average outcomes in Cranbourne West, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the prevalence of chronic health issues. While typical health conditions among the broader population are relatively standard, they are higher than national averages among older age groups. Private health insurance coverage is also lower than average, held by approximately 51% of the population, which represents about 13,068 people, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 7.6% and 6.9% of residents respectively.
Conversely, 76.4% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 8.5% of the local population, totaling 2,182 people, which is below the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for this older cohort present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.0% of Cranbourne West residents were born overseas and 44.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.0%) and English (18.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cranbourne West shows a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.0% of residents born outside Australia and 44.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 36.4% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 9.0% of residents, a proportion significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Regarding ancestry, the top three declared backgrounds in Cranbourne West are Other at 24.3% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Australian at 19.0%, and English at 18.4%.
Significant differences in representation are also apparent among other ethnic groups, with Sri Lankan residents making up 1.6% of Cranbourne West compared to 0.8% regionally, Samoan residents at 1.6% compared to 0.3% regionally, and Indian residents at 9.5% compared to 4.2% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cranbourne West is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 27.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 32 years, Cranbourne West has a population that is notably younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Cranbourne West has a larger proportion of children aged 5 - 14 at 16.5%, but fewer residents in the 65 - 74 age group at 4.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 18.5% to 19.7% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort has risen from 10.3% to 11.4%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 19.0% to 16.1%, and the group aged 0 to 4 fell from 10.1% to 8.5%. Long-term demographic modeling indicates that Cranbourne West's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow the fastest at 89%, adding 2,587 residents to reach a total of 5,490.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cranbourne West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 16 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 652 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,535 at the 2021 Census → 25,525 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (212031304). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.