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Croydon - East has an estimated 17,512 residents, up from 16,109 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,403 people, or 8.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 498 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 54.8% of that increase. That puts 2,162 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the resident count of Croydon - East stands at approximately 17,512 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,403 people (8.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 16,109 people were tallied. This growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 17,345 as of June 2025 alongside 498 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. Consequently, population density settles at 2,162 persons per square kilometer, outpacing national averages evaluated by AreaSearch. With an 8.7% rise since the 2021 census, Croydon - East outperformed both the broader SA4 region (3.9%) and the SA3 area, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net overseas migration served as the foremost growth driver, accounting for roughly 54.8% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and natural increase also provided positive momentum. SA2-level forward projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 figures are unavailable, AreaSearch integrates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases via weighted aggregations from LGA down to SA2 zones. Age cohort trajectories derived from these aggregations are further implemented across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations indicate population expansion trending above the Australian statistical area median, with Croydon - East projected to gain 2,721 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP baselines, translating to an aggregate 14.6% expansion across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
535 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon - East over the past five years, an average of 107 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 107 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% 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 planning approvals across Croydon - East have averaged roughly 107 new dwellings annually, delivering 535 homes across the past 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 1.8 people annually for every home delivered, maintaining equilibrium between demand and new inventory; however, this ratio climbed to 6.8 people per dwelling across the past 2 financial years, highlighting heightened demand and impending supply pressures. Average construction costs stand at $381,000 per dwelling, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide relatively accessible pricing. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $59.5 million during this financial year, underscoring solid non-residential construction activity.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in Croydon - East surpasses Greater Melbourne by 53.0%, broadening dwelling selection for purchasers despite a recent moderation in construction volume. Recent approvals comprise 38.0% detached houses alongside 62.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This emphasis on medium-to-high density development creates accessible price points suited to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Compared against the existing established base (where 75.0% houses currently predominate), this transition underscores diminished greenfield site availability as well as evolving lifestyle preferences for varied housing types. A ratio of approximately 323 people per approval highlights a mature property sector. Looking forward, the population of Croydon - East is projected to expand by 2,554 residents by 2041 relative to current AreaSearch quarterly figures. Existing construction activity appears positioned to satisfy dwelling requirements, sustaining healthy buyer conditions while allowing scope for residential growth to surpass projected levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 131 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.8 billion. 24 are already under construction and 46 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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Major planning strategies, development projects, and public infrastructure works represent primary drivers of local community evolution. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 27 projects likely to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Croydon Community Wellbeing Precinct, Croydon Main Street Revitalisation, 295 Mt Dandenong Road Residential Development, and 120-124 Merrindale Drive Industrial Development, with key projects detailed 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 67.6%. 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 15,011, 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 Croydon - East labor market is characterized by a skilled resident profile with substantial participation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 6.2%, and a 0.8% rise in employment over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,096, with local unemployment sitting 1.4% higher than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labor force participation lagged metropolitan levels (67.6% versus 70.1%). Furthermore, 27.3% of workers indicated working from home in Census returns, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows limited local engagement, engaging only 3.2% of the local workforce compared to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between resident workers and local job counts indicates that this predominantly residential district provides comparatively few local workplace opportunities. Analysis of ABS and SALM records by AreaSearch shows 12-month employment growth of 0.8% outpaced by a 1.9% expansion in the labor force, lifting the local unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment expansion of 2.1%, labor force growth of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term labor trajectory modeling incorporates Mar-26 national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia mapped to local industry structures. Nationally, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by industry. Aligning these industry benchmarks to the local employment distribution suggests employment among Croydon - East residents will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population projections).
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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the Croydon - East SA2 recorded a median income of $58,719 alongside a mean of $70,076. These figures slightly exceed national standards, compared against Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $64,368 (median) and $76,817 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings within moderate percentiles, spanning the 39th to 54th percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 34.6% of residents (6,059 individuals), closely tracking regional representation at 32.8%. With only 81.7% of earnings remaining after housing overheads, the area falls into the 37th percentile for affordability pressure, while placing in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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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According to the latest Census, housing stock in Croydon - East consisted of 74.7% houses and 25.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), contrasting with the wider metropolitan profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership aligned with Greater Melbourne at 29.6%, while 39.7% of properties carried a mortgage and 30.6% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs of $1,885 were below the metropolitan median of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $371 compared to $390 across Greater Melbourne. In a national context, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs sit below the countrywide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Croydon - East counted 6,597 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,172 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 constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 64.7% of households, consisting of 26.9% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family dwellings account for the remaining 35.3%, led by lone person households at 32.2% alongside group households at 3.0%. The area records a median household size of 2.3 people, tracking below the Greater Melbourne benchmark 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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Tertiary attainment rates in Croydon - East sit below metropolitan standards, with 28.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education qualifications compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, pointing to opportunities for upskilling. Within this cohort, 18.7% hold bachelor degrees, 6.5% possess postgraduate degrees, and 3.2% hold graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications are well established, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (23.2%) and advanced diplomas (11.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial, encompassing 26.0% of the population. This cohort comprises 8.9% attending primary education, 5.9% in secondary education, and 3.9% undertaking tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon - East reaches 76 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 7,200 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 networks within Croydon - East comprise 76 active transport stops providing local bus connections. These facilities are served by 27 separate bus routes generating 7,167 weekly transit trips. Access to the network is convenient, with residents located an average of 247 meters from their closest transit stop. Given the district's residential character, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of travel and rail capturing 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. In addition, 27.3% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit services provide an average of 1,023 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 94 weekly trips per 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, health profiles across Croydon - East generally align with national patterns. Prevalence of general medical conditions is standard across the broader community yet elevated among older demographics, while private health insurance uptake reaches approximately 54% of the population (~9,438 people), slightly leading typical SA2 levels but trailing Greater Melbourne (56.7%). Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 9.9 and 8.7% of residents, respectively, whereas 66.4% indicated no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% regionally.
Chronic condition rates are comparatively elevated among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over account for 18.6% of the locality (3,250 people), exceeding the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark, with senior health indicators presenting certain challenges despite ranking lower nationally than the general community.
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 displays greater cultural diversity than many comparable markets, with 26.0% of residents born abroad and 19.7% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 45.0% of the community. In relative terms, the most pronounced difference appears in Other religious affiliations, comprising 1.3% locally compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, the leading ancestral backgrounds in Croydon - East are English (27.7% versus 20.1% across the region), Australian (24.2% versus 18.4% regionally), and Other (10.7%). Specific cultural groups also exhibit distinct concentrations, including Dutch ancestry at 2.3% (compared to 1.2% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (against 0.4%), and Sri Lankan at 0.3% (relative to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon - East is 38. 26.0% 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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Age distributions in Croydon - East closely follow Greater Melbourne, showing a maximum divergence of 3.6 percentage points across all broad age brackets. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 1 year above the metropolitan median of 37 at that time. The most notable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 cohort, which expanded from 31.5% to an estimated 32.5% of the population. Looking toward 2041, older age brackets (65+) will absorb the bulk of local growth, adding 1,232 residents (38%) to reach a total of 4,482.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 498 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,109 at the 2021 Census → 17,512 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 (211031450). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.