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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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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Croydon South stands at approximately 5,186 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 288 people (5.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 4,898 people were counted. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,147 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 110 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Such headcounts yield a population density of 1,813 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the broader SA4 region (3.9%) and the local SA3 area, Croydon South's 5.9% expansion post-2021 Census establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner.
The primary driver of this demographic surge was overseas migration, which made up around 57.4% of total recent population additions. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) serve as AreaSearch's primary modeling foundation for each SA2. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch applies the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting figures via weighted aggregation of population changes from LGA down to SA2 tiers. Age-bracket growth rates determined through these aggregations are likewise applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the area is projected to experience population expansion above the median of locations analyzed by AreaSearch, adding 775 persons by 2041 according to the latest annual ERP statistics, which equates to an aggregate rise of 14.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
75 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon South over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approvals in Croydon South have averaged roughly 15 dwellings per year, culminating in 75 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of 1.8 new residents per completed dwelling annually across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), housing delivery and resident inflow have maintained parity, fostering steady market conditions. However, this dynamic quickened to 3.8 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating mounting buyer demand and constrained residential supply. New dwelling projects reflect an average value of $438,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $9.2 million in the current financial year, highlighting the locality's predominantly residential character.
Per capita dwelling approvals in Croydon South run at roughly three-quarters of the Greater Melbourne benchmark, placing the suburb in the 38th percentile among locations analyzed across Australia. This constrained development pipeline limits options for prospective purchasers while supporting value retention across existing stock. The below-average national ranking also mirrors the area's established maturity alongside potential local planning restrictions. Recent residential building activity comprises 60.0% detached dwellings alongside 40.0% medium and high-density housing, expanding the variety of multi-unit offerings across multiple price points from traditional family homes to cost-effective compact formats. This constitutes a distinct evolution from the historical baseline (where houses presently represent 92.0%), reflecting diminishing infill sites alongside changing buyer preferences and affordability considerations. With roughly 382 people per approval, Croydon South demonstrates the attributes of a well-established property market. Over the period running through to 2041, Croydon South is forecast to add 736 residents based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at current levels, residential construction could fail to keep pace with population gains, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and driving upward pressure on prices.
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 141 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.4 billion. 23 are already under construction and 43 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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Community performance and property dynamics are substantially shaped by regional infrastructure upgrades, major capital projects, and statutory planning programs. A single project has been catalogued by AreaSearch as having a direct prospective influence on the locality. Major initiatives in the surrounding district include the Kilsyth Connect Logistics Park, the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment), the Bayswater Business Precinct Transformation Strategy, and the 150 Cambridge Road Master Plan Development, with the subsequent list detailing developments of primary significance.
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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 69.4%. 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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Croydon South features an educated local workforce with significant representation across essential services, an unemployment rate sitting at 4.4%, and annual employment growth estimated at 1.0%. As of March 2026, employed locals total 2,766, with unemployment tracking 0.4% beneath the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while local labour force participation closely mirrors the 70.1% metropolitan benchmark. Census findings revealed that 30.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The leading employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, as well as education & training.
Construction shows notable local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.5 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing exhibits lower concentration, accounting for just 2.7% of working residents in Croydon South relative to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. While some commercial positions exist locally, Census comparisons between workplace and resident counts show that a significant portion of workers travel outside the suburb for employment. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.0% while the labour pool grew by 1.9%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% lift in employment and a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, corresponding to an increase of 0.2 percentage points. National labour forecasts published in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective workforce requirements in Croydon South. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied against the local industry profile to anticipate local workforce trajectories. While nationwide jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary across specific sectors. Aligning these sectoral projections with Croydon South's industry distribution suggests local jobs will increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for baseline illustration and excludes local population forecasting adjustments).
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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Data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrates that income levels within the Croydon South SA2 exceed the Australian median. Median taxable earnings among local taxpayers stand at $58,724 with the average reaching $70,364, compared to Greater Melbourne metrics of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $64,373 (median) and $77,133 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, family, and individual earnings around the 58th percentile nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, the single largest cohort encompasses 36.0% of residents (1,866 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, aligning with the broader metropolitan concentration of 32.8%. While housing costs account for 15.6% of earnings, local earnings capacity places disposable income at the 59th percentile, with the locality recording a SEIFA income score in the 6th decile.
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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According to the latest Census, housing stock in Croydon South was dominated by standalone houses at 92.2%, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing categories accounting for 7.8%, contrasting with Greater Melbourne where houses represented 67.9% and alternative dwellings 32.1%. Outright home ownership reached 33.9%, well above metropolitan averages, while mortgaged properties accounted for 46.7% and rental stock made up 19.4%. Median monthly mortgage costs matched the wider Melbourne metropolitan benchmark at $2,000, whereas median weekly rent stood at $410 compared to the metropolitan figure of $390 (with mortgage comparisons also benchmarked against Melbourne metro's $2,000).
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments surpass the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit above the Australian level 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 76.1%, broken down into couples with children (36.3%), couples without children (26.5%), and single parent families (12.7%). Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 23.9%, consisting of single-person residences at 21.7% and shared group households at 2.1%. The average household size stands at 2.6 people, matching the metropolitan baseline for Greater Melbourne.
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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Higher education attainment in Croydon South sits below wider metropolitan benchmarks, with 29.5% of people aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, pointing to opportunities for further academic and professional upskilling. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 19.7%, with postgraduate qualifications representing 5.7% and graduate diplomas comprising 4.1%. Vocational and trade training is well represented throughout the suburb, with 34.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (21.8%). Study engagement across the locality is substantial, with 27.9% of the population presently pursuing formal schooling or study.
Within this group, 10.5% attend primary school, 6.8% are enrolled in secondary education, and 4.4% undertake tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon South reaches 15 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 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 transit infrastructure in Croydon South comprises 15 active stops serviced by a network of buses. These facilities accommodate 7 distinct bus routes, delivering a collective 1,568 weekly transit trips. Transit accessibility ranks favorably, with local households located an average of 360 meters from their nearest boarding point. Given the area's commuter orientation, private vehicles represent the principal mode of travel at 91%. Vehicle availability averages 1.6 cars per dwelling, surpassing the regional norm. Additionally, 30.0% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a metric influenced by prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire local public transit network, service volumes average 224 trips per day, translating to roughly 104 weekly journeys per boarding stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Croydon South displays favorable health metrics according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with both younger cohorts and older demographics experiencing low rates of common health conditions. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 54% of the overall community (~2,805 people), relative to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic medical challenges reported locally, diagnosed in 8.6% and 9.0% of residents respectively, while 68.0% of the population indicated having no chronic ailments (compared to 72.6% regionally across Greater Melbourne).
Health indicators across the core working-age bracket align closely with regional standards. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.4% of the population (902 people), sitting above the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark for Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among older residents are above average, with nationwide health rankings matching patterns observed in the broader local 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 above-average cultural diversity, with 21.0% of the community born abroad and 15.8% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, adhered to by 44.1% of residents. Meanwhile, the most distinct deviation in religious representation occurs in Judaism, which encompasses 0.4% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most prominent backgrounds in Croydon South are English at 28.6% (exceeding the regional level of 20.1%), Australian at 26.1% (surpassing the metropolitan benchmark of 18.4%), and Irish at 8.8%.
Distinct variations in representation are also evident across other lineages: Dutch ancestry accounts for 2.1% locally (against 1.2% regionally), Sri Lankan background represents 0.6% (compared to 0.8%), and Hungarian heritage comprises 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon South is 38. 23.5% 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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Age distributions in Croydon South align closely with Greater Melbourne across broad demographic segments, with the greatest variance across any category limited to 2.8 percentage points. The median age stands at an estimated 38 as at August 2026, mirroring the level recorded in the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable demographic transition since the Census has taken place among middle-aged and early retirement brackets (45 - 64), which decreased from 24.9% to an estimated 23.5% of total residents.
Looking toward 2041, senior and retiree demographics (65+) are projected to account for the bulk of population additions, increasing by 301 residents (33%) to total 1,203.
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 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 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 Aug 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 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 (211031452). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.