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Croydon - East has an estimated 17,480 residents, up from 16,109 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,371 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 492 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 54.8% of that increase. That puts 2,158 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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AreaSearch indicates that the cohort residing in Croydon - East numbers approximately 17,480 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,371 individuals (8.5%) relative to the 16,109 recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 17,345 combined with 492 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This count indicates a density of 2,158 persons per square kilometer, outperforming typical figures across nationwide points analyzed by AreaSearch. The 8.5% rate of expansion since the 2021 census paced ahead of both the broader SA4 region (3.8%) and the SA3 territory, placing this locality at the forefront of local growth.
This upward trajectory was chiefly powered by overseas migration, which comprised roughly 54.8% of the total gains, though natural increase and positive interstate migration also supported the climb. Projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, utilizing 2022 as a baseline, are applied to each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, figures are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population growth tracking from LGA to SA2 tiers. Age cohort growth rates from these models are also extended to all locations for the span from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, population gains are expected to exceed national median trends, with the locality projected to add 2,736 residents by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 14.9% increase over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
655 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon - East over the past five years, an average of 131 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 98 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approvals for residential construction in Croydon - East average approximately 131 units annually, totaling 655 residential permits over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 33 permissions logged during FY-26. Given a ratio of 1.4 incoming residents per new dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, local demand and supply register as balanced, yielding stable conditions, though this has accelerated to 5.4 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to tightening supply. Newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $279,000, which sits below regional marks to offer relatively affordable options for buyers.
Additionally, commercial building permits valued at $59.5 million have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to active investment in local businesses. Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential development activity in Croydon - East is 81.0% higher, offering buyers more choices even though building momentum has slowed of late. Recent approvals consist of 35.0% separate houses and 65.0% medium and high-density formats. Emphasizing higher-density formats delivers more accessible entry prices and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing mix, which features 75.0% houses, reflecting a decline in vacant developable land alongside changing lifestyle preferences and demand for diverse, affordable options. With approximately 249 people per approved permit, Croydon - East is showing signs of a shifting market. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Croydon - East is projected to gain 2,601 residents by 2041. Based on current building trends, the delivery of new housing should satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds these baseline projections.
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Development applications around Croydon - East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Croydon - East, worth an estimated $384 million. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.8 billion. 22 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning developments, and municipal policies are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Croydon Community Wellbeing Precinct, the Croydon Main Street Revitalisation, the 295 Mt Dandenong Road Residential Development, and the 120-124 Merrindale Drive Industrial Development, with details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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Croydon Community Wellbeing Precinct
A staged redevelopment of the Civic Square precinct in central Croydon delivering a major community wellbeing destination. The project consists of two new hubs alongside upgraded open space. The Cultural Hub, on the corner of Mt Dandenong Road and Civic Square, will house a new Croydon Library, a 160-seat black box theatre and performance space, multipurpose rooms, a Council customer service centre, cafe and meeting spaces, and will retain the heritage facades of EV's Youth Centre and the Cottage.The Multipurpose Hub will replace Keystone Hall and back onto new bowling greens, providing a permanent home for Croydon Bowls Club, Croydon RSL and other sporting groups. Stage 1 (Hub B - the multigenerational community hub in the former Civic Offices) was completed in mid 2023. The planning permit for the new hubs was approved on 2 June 2025, Keystone Hall was demolished in October 2025, and as of February 2026 ground works are in progress on the Cultural Hub with the main Multipurpose Hub works scheduled to begin in mid 2026. The Cultural Hub is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating with solar power, rainwater harvesting and low-carbon materials. The Australian Government has contributed funding toward the precinct.
Croydon Main Street Revitalisation
A $15 million urban renewal initiative focused on transforming Croydon Main Street into a safer, more accessible, and vibrant community hub. Funded via a 50/50 partnership between the Maroondah City Council and the Australian Government's Thriving Suburbs Program, the project includes upgraded lighting, new street furniture, enhanced landscaping, and improved pedestrian connectivity to the Croydon Community Wellbeing Precinct. Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2025 following the completion of detailed design and preliminary site assessments in early 2025.
295 Mt Dandenong Road Residential Development
Development of 32 contemporary apartments on a 1405m2 site, designed by award-winning Kavellaris Urban Design. Features a mix of 1-bedroom (52sqm), 2-bedroom (68sqm), and 2-bedroom/2-bathroom (79sqm) apartments with Better Apartment Design compliance, 71% BESS sustainability score, and DDA compliance across 25 apartments. Off-the-plan sales are currently active with permits and plans approved.
Coolstore Road Level Crossing Removal & New Croydon Station
Completed removal of dangerous level crossing by building a 687-metre rail bridge over the road, new modern Croydon Station with two entrances, 14-bay bus interchange, new road connections, and transport hub creating level crossing-free Lilydale Line. Level crossing removed July 2024, station opened August 2024, bus interchange opened November 2024.
Lusher Road Social Housing Complex
One of the largest social housing developments under Victorias Big Housing Build program. 137 modern and energy-efficient apartments comprising one, two, three, and four-bedroom options across a four-storey complex with communal facilities, garden courtyards, rooftop terraces, and 105 car spaces. The project provides long-term affordable housing for low to moderate income people.
The Outlook Croydon North
New residential estate of 48 architect designed townhomes in Croydon North, delivering modern family living close to local schools, parks and shopping. As of late 2025 the project is under construction with completion expected in 2026.
Croydon Activity Centre Structure Plan
A comprehensive structure plan adopted in July 2025 to guide development over the next 15-20 years across 9 precincts. The plan supports population growth with opportunities for employment, education, housing, transport and environmental amenity. Features include a vibrant main street, green sustainable spaces celebrating Tarralla Creek, and accessible public spaces encouraging walking, cycling and public transport use.
Ruskin Park Primary School Upgrade
Modernisation and expansion of Ruskin Park Primary School, including a new two-storey learning centre with three learning hubs, flexible classrooms, shared spaces such as staff pods and quiet rooms, specialist facilities for science, food technology and art, calm interiors, paving, resurfacing and landscaping to integrate with existing facilities, allowing for an additional 200 students.
9,096 residents of Croydon - East are employed, from a labour force of 9,695. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 67.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,975, about 86% 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 workforce in Croydon - East is characterized by high levels of education and solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.2% and a yearly employment growth estimate of 0.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,096, which leaves the unemployment rate 1.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while participation in the labor force is somewhat lower than the metropolitan standard (67.2% compared to 70.2%). Census records show that a significant 27.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Local residents are predominantly employed in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 3.2% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne share of 5.2%. The high ratio of resident workers relative to local jobs indicates that this primarily residential district provides limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics reveals that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 0.8% while the labor force expanded by 1.9%, driving a 1.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered job growth of 2.1%, labor force expansion of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the industry mix of Croydon - East to project growth. While national employment is tipped to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these rates to the local employment mix suggests Croydon - East's employment could grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Croydon - East is $1,566 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $827 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,719 a year against an average of $70,076. 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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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Croydon - East SA2 is $58,719, with an average of $70,076. These figures sit slightly above the national benchmarks, comparing 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 financial year 2023, current estimates stand at roughly $64,368 for the median and $76,817 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 39th and 54th percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket is the most common, containing 34.6% of residents (6,048 people), which is similar to the metropolitan average of 32.8% in this category. Housing cost pressures are significant, leaving only 81.7% of income disposable, which ranks at the 37th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 5th income decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Croydon - East had 6,597 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 7% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $371 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,885 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. 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, the housing stock in Croydon - East consisted of 74.7% separate houses and 25.2% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative types across metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates in Croydon - East matched the metropolitan level at 29.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (39.7%) or tenants (30.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,885 was lower than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $371 compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $390.
Globally, mortgage costs in Croydon - East exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Croydon - East counted 6,597 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,158 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 64.7%, consisting of couples with children at 26.9%, couples without children at 24.1%, and single-parent households at 12.7%. The remaining 35.3% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 32.2% and group households making up 3.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 persons, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.4% of adults in Croydon - East hold a university qualification, including 18.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,003 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 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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Educational attainment levels in Croydon - East remain below metropolitan averages, with 28.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This gap highlights opportunities for local training and educational development. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 35.1% of the population aged 15 and over possessing vocational certificates, comprising advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (23.2%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 26.0% of the local population engaged in study.
This group includes 8.9% attending primary schools, 5.9% in secondary schools, and 3.9% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon - East reaches 75 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 services in Croydon - East include 75 active bus stops. These stops are served by 26 separate routes, providing a total of 4,777 passenger journeys weekly. Accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 247 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 88%, followed by trains at 6%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per household. A significant 27.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns.
Service frequency across all routes averages 682 trips per day, which translates to roughly 63 weekly passenger departures for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.4% of residents in Croydon - East report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 indicators in Croydon - East are generally close to national averages, as shown by AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term health conditions. The frequency of common health issues in the general population is typical, though it rises above the national average in older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage stands slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at approximately 54% of the population (~9,421 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 9.9% and 8.7% of residents, respectively.
Meanwhile, 66.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents of working age exhibit above-average rates of chronic conditions. The population aged 65 and over accounts for 18.6% of the total (3,249 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health outcomes among older residents present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.0% of Croydon - East residents were born overseas and 19.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (24.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Croydon - East exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most equivalent local markets, with 26.0% of residents born outside Australia and 19.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 45.0% of the population. The most notable religious difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.3% of residents compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestry (parents' country of birth), the three largest groups in Croydon - East are English at 27.7% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 24.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Other at 10.7%.
There are also distinct patterns in other ancestries: Dutch background is overrepresented at 2.3% of the population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%), and Sri Lankan ancestry is recorded at 0.3% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon - East is 38. 26.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 in Croydon - East is similar to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, Croydon - East has a larger proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (9.4%) and fewer young people aged 15 - 24 (10.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 15.2% to 16.1% of the population, whereas the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 10.1% to 9.4%. By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the local age structure, led by a 26% growth in the 45 to 54 group (adding 522 people to reach 2,529 from 2,006), while the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to decrease by 82 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Croydon - 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) | 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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 10 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 May 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 — 492 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,109 at the 2021 Census → 17,480 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 (211031450). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.