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Croydon Hills - Warranwood has an estimated 18,515 residents, up from 18,059 at the 2021 Census — a change of 456 people, or 2.5%. That puts 1,951 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Croydon Hills - Warranwood stands at approximately 18,515 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 18,059 people, this represents an addition of 456 people (2.5%). This adjustment is based on ABS estimated resident population figures of 18,457 from June 2025 alongside 78 validated new addresses recorded post-census. Overall density reaches 1,951 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationally assessed areas by AreaSearch. The local expansion rate of 2.5% sits within 1.4 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.9%), reflecting healthy growth dynamics.
Inbound overseas migration formed the core demographic driver, accounting for roughly 69.3% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures. For locations omitted from that release, VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are applied via a weighted aggregation framework converting LGA figures down to SA2 zones. Age cohort growth rates derived through this method also extend across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest expansion slightly underneath the national statistical area median, with the community projected to add 1,193 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP baselines, amounting to cumulative growth of 6.1% across the 16 years.
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155 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon Hills - Warranwood over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Croydon Hills - Warranwood have averaged roughly 31 new homes annually, adding up to 155 homes over the last 5 financial years. With historical population decline, dwelling additions have adequately catered to demand, maintaining market balance and broad choice for purchasers, with newly approved residences carrying an expected construction cost averaging $597,000—moderately higher than typical regional figures—pointing toward premium residential construction. Concurrently, non-residential approvals stand at $1.1 million during this financial year, reflecting subdued commercial building. Per capita construction activity in Croydon Hills - Warranwood tracks substantially underneath Greater Melbourne (60.0% below regional average per person).
Subdued construction levels of this nature typically underpin values and interest for established residences. Building rates fall below the nationwide standard as well, highlighting the mature suburban fabric and possible planning caps. Of newly approved residential buildings, 71.0% are detached dwellings while 29.0% comprise townhouses or apartments, preserving local low-density character focused on family living. This composition departs markedly from existing stock (presently 97.0% houses), signaling diminished greenfield capacity along with adaptations to changing buyer preferences and budget considerations. The locality records roughly 755 people per dwelling approval, indicative of a mature property market. Projections indicate Croydon Hills - Warranwood will welcome an extra 1,135 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present building volumes persist, new residential additions are well positioned to absorb incoming demand, offering favorable market settings for homebuyers while accommodating potential growth beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Croydon Hills - Warranwood
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Croydon Hills - Warranwood, worth an estimated $6 million. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.71 billion. 19 are already under construction and 41 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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Community performance and urban outcomes are heavily guided by civil infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and strategic local initiatives. AreaSearch has pinpointed 14 distinct projects holding relevance for the area. Prominent works include the Holloway Road Upgrade and Reconstruction Works, the Hughes Park Pavilion Redevelopment, Revitalisation works at Jumping Creek, Warranwood, alongside the Maroondah Planning Scheme, with additional notable undertakings outlined below.
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Hughes Park Pavilion Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Hughes Park sporting pavilion in Croydon North, home to the Croydon North Cricket Club and Croydon North Veterans Football Club. The project includes construction of new modern changerooms compliant with AFL and Cricket Australia requirements, fit-for-purpose female-friendly changerooms, a roof reconstruction, accessibility improvements, umpire rooms, accessible toilets, a kitchen upgrade, and expanded social space. The works are funded by a $500,000 Victorian Government grant, with Maroondah City Council contributing the balance.Construction began in November 2025 and is due for completion in July 2026.
Holloway Road Upgrade and Reconstruction Works
Joint Maroondah City Council and Manningham City Council project to reconstruct and upgrade Holloway Road to an urban road standard. Works include widening the carriageway to 7 metres, new kerb and channel, underground stormwater drainage, a new footpath along the south side, traffic calming treatments, vehicle crossing reconstruction, line marking and associated vegetation works. Detailed design was finalised during 2026, contractor procurement is planned by the end of 2026 and construction is scheduled to commence in early 2027.
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.
Revitalisation works at Jumping Creek, Warranwood
Revitalisation works are planned for Jumping Creek. The section of Jumping Creek from Berrywood Walk to Kelly Court has been identified for improvement works including various access upgrades, water quality and revegetation works along the length of the reserve. Initial investigative works are underway, involving weed management and access clearing for a Cultural Heritage Management Plan. Concept designs for proposed works are anticipated to be available for community consultation following these investigations.
Maroondah Planning Scheme
The Maroondah Planning Scheme sets out policies and requirements for the use, development and protection of land within the Maroondah City Council area. It is a comprehensive document that includes objectives of planning in Victoria, purposes of the planning scheme, a Planning Policy Framework, a Local Planning Policy Framework (including the Municipal Strategic Statement), zone and overlay provisions, particular provisions, operational provisions, and incorporated documents.
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.
Brushy Creek Recycled Water Project
Construction of a 3.7 km recycled water pipeline from the Brushy Creek Sewage Treatment Plant in Chirnside Park to the Plantes Hill Reservoir in Mooroolbark. The project includes a new 2.1 ML recycled water tank at Plantes Hill, two pressure reducing stations at Dorset Rd and Fletcher Rd, and essential pump and communications upgrades. Once complete, it will provide high-quality non-drinking recycled water to approximately 5,000 properties across Croydon, Chirnside Park, and Lilydale.
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.
10,796 residents of Croydon Hills - Warranwood are employed, from a labour force of 11,051. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 73.3%. 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 14,102, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Croydon Hills - Warranwood, supported by notable representation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, and annual employment gains estimated at 1.8%. Total employed persons reached 10,796 as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate sitting 2.5% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while participation tracks closely at 73.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records indicated that 34.4% of working locals operated from home, though pandemic-era restrictions during that period should be noted. The primary employment sectors among local workers consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Construction demonstrates exceptional local concentration, with workforce representation reaching 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing exhibits limited engagement, engaging 3.0% of workers against 5.2% regionally. As an overwhelmingly residential enclave, local job creation is constrained, as evidenced by comparing the Census working population against local resident counts. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics shows annual employment expansion of 1.8% alongside a 1.9% rise in the labor force, keeping local jobless levels virtually unchanged. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded 2.1% job growth, 2.3% labor pool expansion, and a 0.2 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Broader perspective is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models, when weighted against the local employment profile, outline prospective demand paths. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge across industries. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the Croydon Hills - Warranwood industry mix yields projected local job increases of 6.6% across five years and 13.5% across ten years (serving as an illustrative weighted model that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Croydon Hills - Warranwood is $2,377 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $913 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,727 a year against an average of $72,328. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates taxpayers in the Croydon Hills - Warranwood SA2 recorded a median individual income of $58,727 alongside an average of $72,328. These metrics exceed national norms and sit alongside Greater Melbourne comparative benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $64,377 (median) and $79,286 (average) as of March 2026. At the household level, Census figures place the community at the 87th percentile ($2,377 weekly). Middle-tier weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 account for 31.6% of individuals (5,850 individuals), matching broader regional proportions of 32.8%.
Affluence is further illustrated by 37.5% of households earning beyond $3,000 weekly, driving robust retail demand. Residents keep 87.3% of income following mortgage and rent obligations, underscoring solid financial headroom, while the SEIFA income assessment ranks the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Croydon Hills - Warranwood had 6,114 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $431 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Croydon Hills - Warranwood is comprised of 96.9% houses alongside 3.1% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership reaches 37.6%, significantly exceeding metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties make up 48.9% and tenancies represent 13.4%. Typical monthly mortgage costs stand at $2,167 compared to the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while median weekly rent is $431 against $390 metro-wide. Compared across the country, local monthly loan repayments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track well ahead of the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Croydon Hills - Warranwood counted 6,114 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 27% 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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Family units represent the vast majority of local households at 84.0%, consisting of 45.4% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent arrangements. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 16.0%, with single-person residences comprising 14.8% and group households making up 1.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.2% of adults in Croydon Hills - Warranwood hold a university qualification, including 21.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 20.2% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,763 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,100 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education attainment across Croydon Hills - Warranwood stands at 32.2%, tracking just under the Greater Melbourne rate of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary tier at 21.6%, with postgraduate awards at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational and technical credentials show substantial local uptake, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding certificates (20.2%) or advanced diplomas (12.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 29.8% of the population enrolled in education. This proportion includes 9.8% attending primary school, 8.9% in secondary education, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Croydon Hills - Warranwood reaches 70 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit network in Croydon Hills - Warranwood includes 70 active transport stops catering to bus travel. These points of access are connected by 11 individual routes that generate 2,775 weekly passenger trips. Public transport connectivity is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 275 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outside the area for work, relying heavily on private vehicles which comprise 93% of journeys. Vehicle availability averages 1.9 per dwelling, surpassing regional figures. Furthermore, 34.4% of employed residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic circumstances at that time.
Across all transit routes, scheduling averages 396 trips daily, delivering approximately 39 weekly trips for each stop throughout the network.
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71.1% of residents in Croydon Hills - Warranwood report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Croydon Hills - Warranwood based on analyses of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, with lower incidence of standard health conditions across both older and younger age groups. In addition, private health insurance coverage is extensive, taken up by approximately 55% of the community (~10,164 people). The leading diagnosed long-term conditions within the area are asthma and mental health disorders, recorded among 7.9% and 7.7% of the populace respectively, while 71.1% of residents reported having no long-term health issues compared to 72.6% regionally across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged under 65 achieve above-average health results. Meanwhile, older residents aged 65 and over make up 18.2% of the local population (3,366 people), above the Greater Melbourne standard of 15.1%, and maintain solid health metrics matching general population rankings nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Croydon Hills - Warranwood is largely Australian-born, at 80.2% of residents, with 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (26.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show elevated representation across Croydon Hills - Warranwood, where 19.8% of residents were born abroad and 12.7% use a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 49.1% of the populace. In terms of proportional divergence, Judaism accounts for 0.1% locally, compared with 1.0% observed across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, English heritage leads local representation at 27.8% (outpacing the regional proportion of 20.1%), followed by Australian ancestry at 26.2% (surpassing the 18.4% regional level), and Scottish background at 8.0%. Distinct variations also appear across other origins, with Dutch ancestry notably elevated at 2.6% locally (against 1.2% regionally), Sri Lankan ancestry standing at 0.6% (compared to 0.8%), and Italian heritage at 4.5% (versus 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon Hills - Warranwood is 41. 22.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Croydon Hills - Warranwood broadly mirrors the Greater Melbourne baseline, with every primary age bracket remaining within 10.1 percentage points of the metropolitan share. The estimated median age reaches 41 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census mark and sitting 4 years higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census. Since that count, seniors and retirees aged 65+ expanded from 15.2% to an estimated 18.2% of the population. By 2041, the 65+ cohort is projected to see the largest expansion, increasing by 1,118 (33%) to 4,484 residents, while youth, young adults, and middle-aged cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Croydon Hills - Warranwood
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 78 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,059 at the 2021 Census → 18,515 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 (211031265). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.