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Croydon Hills - Warranwood has an estimated 18,506 residents, up from 18,059 at the 2021 Census — a change of 447 people, or 2.5%. That puts 1,950 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Croydon Hills - Warranwood is approximately 18,506 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which recorded 18,059 people, the population has grown by 447 residents, representing a 2.5% increase. This calculation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 18,457 in June 2025 alongside 79 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region has a density ratio of 1,950 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The local growth rate of 2.5% since the Census is within 1.3 percentage points of the wider SA4 region at 3.8%, indicating competitive growth dynamics.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately 69.3% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas without direct coverage, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 release are utilized, with modifications applied through weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates for different age cohorts derived from these aggregations are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future population patterns, the area is anticipated to experience growth slightly below the national median, with a projected increase of 1,232 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a total gain of 6.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
158 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 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 73% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, broadly in line with 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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Croydon Hills - Warranwood has recorded an average of approximately 31 new dwelling approvals annually, with 158 residential properties approved over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 and 23 approvals registered so far in FY-26. Because the population has decreased over the recent period, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, leading to a balanced market with a healthy selection for buyers, while new builds carry an average construction value of $490,000, indicating that developers are focusing on higher-end properties in the premium sector.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $1.1 million have been recorded this financial year, which points to a predominantly residential orientation. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Croydon Hills - Warranwood shows significantly lower development volumes, running 61.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited addition of new housing stock generally supports demand and property values for existing residences. This rate of building is also lower than the national standard, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. Current construction activity consists of 73.0% detached houses and 27.0% apartments or townhouses, maintaining a suburban character dominated by family residences for buyers seeking space. This represents a distinct shift from the established housing stock, which is currently 97.0% houses, showing a reduction in available development parcels and responding to changing preferences and affordability considerations. The area displays the characteristics of a highly mature market, averaging approximately 652 people for every dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Croydon Hills - Warranwood is projected to add 1,183 residents by 2041. Current building rates appear to match future demand patterns, supporting stable market conditions without generating significant upward pressure on prices.
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 117 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.69 billion. 18 are already under construction and 37 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, planning choices, and development works represent key drivers of regional change. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Holloway Road Upgrade and Reconstruction Works, the Hughes Park Pavilion Redevelopment, Revitalisation works at Jumping Creek, Warranwood, and the Maroondah Planning Scheme, with details of the most significant initiatives provided 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 72.9%. 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 14,093, 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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The workforce in Croydon Hills - Warranwood is well educated, with strong representation in essential services industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.8% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,796, while the local unemployment rate was 2.5% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate of 72.9% was comparable to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data indicates that 34.4% of employed residents worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The construction sector has a particularly strong representation, employing residents at 1.3 times the metropolitan average rate. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing shows a minor footprint, accounting for 3.0% of employment compared to 5.2% across the wider region. Given the comparison between the Census working population and resident population figures, this mostly residential suburb appears to provide few local employment opportunities. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, local employment grew by 1.8% and the labor force expanded by 1.9%, while the unemployment rate remained stable. This differed from Greater Melbourne, which experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future demand trends in Croydon Hills - Warranwood can be analyzed using the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment profile of Croydon Hills - Warranwood suggests a local employment increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration that does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Croydon Hills - Warranwood SA2 is $58,727, and the average taxpayer income is $72,328. These figures exceed the national average and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 generates estimated current figures of approximately $64,377 for the median and $79,286 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household incomes are positioned in the 87th percentile, with a weekly median of $2,377.
The largest income cohort comprises 31.6% of residents, representing 5,847 people, who earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional trend where this bracket accounts for 32.8% of taxpayers. Financial capability is highlighted by the 37.5% of households earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports consumer spending. Discretionary income after housing expenses stands at 87.3%, indicating solid purchasing power, and the area is situated in the 8th decile on the SEIFA index of relative advantage and disadvantage.
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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At the time of the latest Census, the residential composition of Croydon Hills - Warranwood consisted of 96.9% houses and 3.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types, whereas the wider Melbourne metropolitan area recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative options. Home ownership rates in Croydon Hills - Warranwood were notably higher than the metropolitan average at 37.6%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 48.9% and rental properties making up 13.4% of the market. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 and the median weekly rent of $431 both exceeded the Melbourne metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
In comparison to national benchmarks, mortgage payments in Croydon Hills - Warranwood are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national median 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.0%, consisting of couples with children at 45.4%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single parent families at 11.0%. The remaining 16.0% consists of non-family households, which includes single-person households at 14.8% and group households at 1.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the metropolitan Melbourne average 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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University qualification rates in Croydon Hills - Warranwood stand at 32.2%, slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%, which shows a competitive position despite the minor difference. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 32.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 20.2%. The proportion of residents enrolled in formal study is high at 29.8% of the population.
This cohort includes 9.8% in primary schools, 8.9% in secondary schools, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon Hills - Warranwood reaches 70 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 70 operational stops in Croydon Hills - Warranwood, consisting of bus services. These stops support 11 distinct routes that provide a total of 1,689 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 275 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.9 cars per household, exceeding the metropolitan average. Additionally, 34.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
The average daily frequency of services is 241 trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 24 weekly trips per bus stop.
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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 indicators show favorable outcomes across Croydon Hills - Warranwood, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates pointing to low rates of common health conditions among both younger and older cohorts, alongside a high rate of private health insurance coverage held by approximately 55% of the population, representing about 10,159 people. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 7.9% and 7.7% of local residents respectively, while 71.1% of the population reported no long-term health issues compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents under 65 years of age experience better health outcomes than the national average.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.6% of the local population, totaling 3,442 people, which is higher than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Health rankings among this older demographic are strong, aligning with the general population trends.
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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Croydon Hills - Warranwood displays higher cultural diversity than average, with overseas-born residents making up 19.8% of the population and 12.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.1% of residents. The most notable religious overrepresentation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 27.8% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 26.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Scottish at 8.0%.
Notable differences also appear in other backgrounds, with Dutch ancestry overrepresented at 2.6% compared to 1.2% regionally, Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.6% compared to 0.8% regionally, and Italian ancestry at 4.5% compared to 5.2% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon Hills - Warranwood is 41. 22.4% 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 in Croydon Hills - Warranwood is 41 years, which is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is over-represented locally at 14.6% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented at 8.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 9.4% to 11.0%, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 4.4% to 5.8%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.9% to 13.4%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 10.0% to 8.6%.
Age structure modeling indicates that the demographic profile will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 bracket projected to grow the fastest at 46%, adding 495 people to reach 1,574. Demographic aging is expected to continue, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 69% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
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 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 | Jul 2026 last month 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 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 — 79 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,059 at the 2021 Census → 18,506 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 (211031265). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.