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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Croydon South has an estimated 5,186 residents, up from 4,898 at the 2021 Census — a change of 288 people, or 5.9%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 110 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 57.4% of that increase. That puts 1,813 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 geographical evaluations, Croydon South contains approximately 5,186 residents as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 288 people (5.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,898 residents. This shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,147 combined with 110 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,813 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across analyzed national locations. The 5.9% expansion rate of Croydon South since the 2021 census was higher than the SA4 region (3.8%) and the SA3 territory, representing a leading growth pace in the vicinity.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains, representing roughly 57.4% of recent increases. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 zone. For localities missing from this dataset, calculations use the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted by aggregating population expansion from LGA to SA2 tiers via weighted methods. Age group growth profiles from these aggregates are extended across all sectors for the period 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest expansion will exceed the national median, with the locality expected to add 768 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP, representing a 14.1% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
91 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon South over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 18 homes receive building approval annually in Croydon South, with 91 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 12 during the current FY-26. Stable market dynamics are supported by an average influx of 1.4 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting supply matches demand, though this ratio has risen to 3.8 people per approved dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to heightened demand and possible undersupply. The average construction value for new dwellings is $295,000, aligning with regional averages.
Commercial approvals total $9.2 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential layout of the locality. Croydon South generates 18.0% less new residential construction per capita than Greater Melbourne, ranking in the 43rd percentile of locations evaluated across the nation, which limits options for buyers and sustains demand for existing properties. Approved construction consists of 67.0% detached homes and 33.0% medium and high-density buildings, indicating a growing selection of medium-density choices that offer diverse options across price segments, ranging from classic family residences to affordable smaller units. This contrasts with the current housing stock (where houses make up 92.0%), reflecting a reduction in vacant land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and the demand for more varied, economical housing types. With approximately 382 people per approved residential dwelling, Croydon South represents an established market. Demographic projections indicate Croydon South will add 729 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction rates, residential supply may struggle to satisfy this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Croydon South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Croydon South, worth an estimated $8 million. A further 137 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.4 billion. 21 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 schemes are key drivers of regional trends. A single project has been identified as having a potential impact on this area. Prominent works include Kilsyth Connect Logistics Park, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment), Bayswater Business Precinct Transformation Strategy, and the 150 Cambridge Road Master Plan Development, with specific details on relevant projects provided below.
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120-124 Merrindale Drive Industrial Development
Major industrial development project at 120-124 Merrindale Drive, Kilsyth valued at $8 million. High-spec climate controlled warehouse facility currently occupied by Mondelez International, part of the growing industrial precinct supporting advanced manufacturing and logistics operations.
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.
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment)
A complete rebuild and expansion of the existing Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood East, delivering the renamed Queen Elizabeth II Hospital via the Victorian Health Building Authority. The redevelopment includes two six-storey inpatient towers with over 200 extra beds, an expanded emergency department, a dedicated children's emergency department, and a new mental health hub. While currently remaining in the planning phase, preliminary funding and design work are continuing towards a future completion target.
Bayswater North Primary School Redevelopment and Upgrades
Upgrade of Bayswater North Primary School including a new inclusive outdoor learning space, replacement playground equipment with new soft fall surfaces, renewed hardcourts and outdoor learning improvements. The Inclusive Schools Fund works have been completed, while the Australian Government Schools Upgrade Fund playground and hardcourt works remain under construction with forecast completion in Q4 2026.
Marie Wallace Bayswater Oval Sportsfield Renewal
Comprehensive renewal of the playing field at Marie Wallace Bayswater Oval to better accommodate AFL and cricket activities. Works include levelling and resurfacing of the playing field, installation of modern irrigation and drainage systems, and improvements to ensure consistent playability year-round. Funded under Knox City Council's 2025-26 capital works program which allocates $4.5 million to sports field and training facility improvements across the municipality.
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.
711-717 Mountain Highway Mixed Use Development
7-storey mixed use development comprising 55 apartments (15 one-bedroom, 39 two-bedroom, 1 three-bedroom), two ground floor retail tenancies totaling approximately 340sqm, 67 car parking spaces, and 78 bicycle spaces. The project was initially refused by Knox City Council in July 2018 but approved by VCAT in April 2019. It features premium finishes, strategic location near Bayswater Train Station, and is currently on hold with no construction started.
2,766 residents of Croydon South are employed, from a labour force of 2,893. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 69.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in essential services, with an unemployment rate of 4.4% and an estimated 1.0% job growth over the preceding year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,766, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.4% below the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, while workforce participation aligned closely with the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census records indicate that 30.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The construction sector shows a particularly high concentration, employing a share 1.5 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing is less prominent, accounting for 2.7% of jobs compared to the regional average of 5.2%. While some residents find employment locally, Census data comparing the working population to local residents suggests a significant proportion travel to other areas for work. Analyses of SALM and ABS statistics indicate that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the employed population grew by 1.0% while the labour force expanded by 1.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. During the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labour force grow by 2.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future trends in Croydon South. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with local industry profiles to project potential employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the employment structure of Croydon South suggests local jobs could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Croydon South is $1,888 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $844 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,724 a year against an average of $70,364. 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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Taxation records from the ATO for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Croydon South SA2 exceed the national average, with a median of $58,724 and an average of $70,364. This compares to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 are approximately $64,373 for the median and $77,133 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Croydon South ranked around the 58th percentile nationally.
Income distribution shows that 36.0% of residents (1,866 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, comparable to the metropolitan average of 32.8%. Residential costs account for 15.6% of income, yet robust earnings position disposable income in the 59th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Croydon South had 1,811 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of residential structures in Croydon South at the most recent Census was 92.2% standalone houses and 7.8% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, units, and other formats), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative formats in the Melbourne metropolitan area. Home ownership in Croydon South was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan level at 33.9%, while remaining properties were mortgaged (46.7%) or rented (19.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the Melbourne metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was $410, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390.
Across Australia, mortgage payments in Croydon South exceed the national average of $1,863, and rent levels are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Croydon South counted 1,811 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,917 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 22% 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 comprise 76.1% of households, consisting of couples with children at 36.3%, couples without children at 26.5%, and single parent households at 12.7%. Non-family households account for 23.9%, consisting of lone persons at 21.7% and group housing at 2.1%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, matching the metropolitan Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.5% of adults in Croydon South hold a university qualification, including 19.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 95 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 979 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Croydon South is lower than regional averages, with 29.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This indicates scope for further educational expansion and skills training. Bachelor degrees represent 19.7% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational education is prominent, with 34.2% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (21.8%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 27.9% of the population currently engaged in study.
This group is composed of 10.5% in primary schools, 6.8% in high schools, and 4.4% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon South reaches 15 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Croydon South include 15 active stops serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 7 separate routes that run 1,191 passenger trips per week. Transport links are good, with residents living an average of 360 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 91% of commuters use cars to travel to work. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per home, which is above the metropolitan average. Home-based work was recorded at 30.0% of residents (2021 Census, potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules). Service frequency across the routes averages 170 daily trips, which translates to roughly 79 weekly trips at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.0% of residents in Croydon South report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Croydon South are positive, with low rates of common health conditions across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance held by approximately 54% of the population (~2,805 people). This compares to a rate of 56.7% for Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health issues recorded were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.0% and 8.6% of the population respectively, while 68.0% of residents reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health profiles for working-age residents are standard. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.4% of the population (904 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%.
Health outcomes among older residents are positive, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Croydon South is largely Australian-born, at 79.0% of residents, with 15.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.6%) and Australian (26.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Croydon South exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 21.0% of residents born outside Australia and 15.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 44.1% of the population. The most distinct divergence from metropolitan patterns is in Judaism, which represents 0.4% of residents, compared to 1.0% in Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common groups in Croydon South are English, accounting for 28.6% of the population (above the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 26.1% (above the regional average of 18.4%), and Irish at 8.8%.
Other notable ethnic representations include Dutch ancestry at 2.1% of the population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.6% (compared to 0.8%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon South is 38. 23.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in Croydon South is similar to the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the area has a higher proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (6.8%) and a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (12.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.3% to 6.8% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 15.3% to 16.8%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 group fell from 13.3% to 12.2%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 11.5% to 10.4%.
Significant age shifts are projected by 2041, led by the 45 to 54 cohort expanding by 24% (157 people) to reach 825 from 667, while the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to contract by 17 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Croydon South
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 110 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,898 at the 2021 Census → 5,186 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 (211031452). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.