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Croydon - West has an estimated 15,055 residents, up from 14,139 at the 2021 Census — a change of 916 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 160 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 70.3% of that increase. That puts 2,214 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 of Croydon - West stands at approximately 15,055 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 916 people (6.5%) compared to the 14,139 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such adjustments are derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,940 registered in June 2025, alongside 160 validated new addresses identified following the Census period. With these figures, the locality records a population density of 2,214 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the national norm across AreaSearch study areas.
Croydon - West's post-2021 Census expansion of 6.5% outpaced both the broader SA4 region (3.9%) and the local SA3 zone, establishing it as an area of notable regional momentum. Inbound international arrivals served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 70.3% of all demographic additions in recent times, though positive inflows were likewise observed across natural increase and interstate movements. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch stem from ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (anchored to 2022 baseline figures), with missing SA2 locations supplemented by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases via weighted aggregation from local government to statistical area tiers. The corresponding age bracket expansion rates from these series are extended across all territories for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, Croydon - West is anticipated to achieve population gains exceeding the nationwide median, adding 1,761 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing a total 16-year increase of 10.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
224 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon - West over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 60% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building authorisations in Croydon - West have averaged approximately 44 homes annually, accumulating to 224 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Factoring in an average absorption rate of 1.7 new residents arriving per completed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26, construction and demographic demand have remained largely aligned, fostering a steady environment; however, this metric has climbed to 4.4 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, highlighting supply pressures and heightened absorption. Dwellings approved over this span reflect an average construction value of $556,000—moderately surpassing the regional benchmark—which underlines a focus on higher-calibre builds.
Additionally, $17.6 million worth of commercial permits have been approved during the current financial year, underscoring balanced non-residential development. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Croydon - West generates roughly three-quarters the volume of residential approvals per capita, placing in the 38th percentile among assessed markets nationally; this constrained pipeline restricts prospective buyer options while bolstering values across established stock. Such below-average volumes also mirror the suburb's established urban fabric and likely planning limitations. Approvals across recent times consist of 60.0% detached houses alongside 40.0% attached dwellings, demonstrating an expanding footprint of medium-density development that broadens price accessibility between traditional family residences and compact options. This marks a notable structural shift away from the prevailing built environment (which comprises 93.0% houses), answering changing lifestyle expectations, affordability factors, and fewer greenfield parcels. A mature development backdrop is further evidenced by a ratio of roughly 417 people per dwelling approval. Longer-term forecasts indicate that Croydon - West will gain 1,646 residents leading into 2041 (anchored to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). While residential building is progressing at an adequate rate relative to future projections, prospective purchasers may face heightened competition as local headcount grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Croydon - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Croydon - West, worth an estimated $148 million. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.6 billion. 19 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, development initiatives, and planning schemes play a vital role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 separate projects positioned to influence the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings encompass The Outlook Croydon North, Croydon Community Wellbeing Precinct, Bellara Drive Social Housing Development, and Croydon Main Street Revitalisation, with key priority items outlined below.
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The Outlook Croydon North
New residential estate of 48 architect designed townhomes in Croydon North, delivering modern family living close to local schools, parks and shopping. As of late 2025 the project is under construction with completion expected in 2026.
Croydon 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.
Bellara Drive Social Housing Development
The development involves the construction of three single-storey dwellings at 108 Bellara Drive, Croydon. Each dwelling features one bedroom, an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, bathroom, and secluded private open space, with one car parking space per dwelling accessed via a shared driveway. Designed to comply with Liveable Housing Australia silver standards for accessibility.
Croydon Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Complete redevelopment and expansion of Croydon Central Shopping Centre featuring new ALDI supermarket relocated into main centre, dining precinct 'The Grove', enhanced fresh food offerings, medical centre, childcare facilities, luxury townhouses, and improved accessibility. The project transformed the centre into a vibrant community retail hub serving Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
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.
Croydon Community School New Campus
Construction of a new campus for Croydon Community School on the site of the former Croydon Secondary College, featuring modern facilities including administration, wellbeing, town hall and advisory buildings, physical education facilities, general classrooms, technology building, science lab, home economics classroom, outdoor kitchen, covered deck, and music complex.
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.
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.
7,592 residents of Croydon - West are employed, from a labour force of 7,947. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 64.1%. 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 12,838, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A qualified talent pool characterizes Croydon - West, supported by strong representation across essential services, an unemployment level of 4.5%, and annual employment growth estimated at 1.3%. As of March 2026, 7,592 residents are actively working, with local unemployment tracking 0.3% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, though local labor participation (64.1%) substantially trails the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. At the time of Census polling, an elevated 33.0% of local workers were based at home, though pandemic restrictions in place during that timeframe should be noted. The foremost industries providing jobs to local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction activity stands out as a pronounced area of local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises merely 2.9% of resident employment, falling short of the 5.2% observed across Greater Melbourne. Given the discrepancy between Census figures for local jobs and working resident totals, the area functions primarily as a dormitory suburb with limited local employment capacity. According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS and SALM releases, the twelve months to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 1.3% while the labor force expanded by 1.9%, driving an unemployment increase of 0.6 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% lift in employment, a 2.3% rise in labor supply, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Further guidance regarding long-term staffing requirements in Croydon - West is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national projections issued in Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year models, when weighted against the suburb's industry profile, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Synthesizing these figures against local workforce distributions points to projected job gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing a baseline weighting extrapolation without direct local population adjustment).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Croydon - West is $1,695 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $805 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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ATO records from postcode filings for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show personal earnings across the Croydon - West SA2 outpacing national standards, with a median of $58,724 and an average of $70,364. For Greater Melbourne, corresponding figures sit at a median of $57,688 alongside an average of $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023 produces modeled estimates of roughly $64,373 (median) and $77,133 (average) as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family remuneration in Croydon - West occupied moderate positions, spanning the 47th to 50th percentiles.
The largest single earning bracket contains 29.8% of residents (4,486 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, matching the metropolitan trend where 32.8% fall within this tier. Budget pressures are elevated, with discretionary income after housing standing at 83.4% (ranking at the 46th percentile), while SEIFA economic index scores situate the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Croydon - West had 5,418 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $399 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,078 a month. Rent absorbs 23.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. 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 residential landscape across Croydon - West at the time of the most recent Census was composed of 93.0% standalone houses and 7.0% other dwellings (incorporating units, semi-detached options, and other formats), divergent from Melbourne metro where detached houses formed 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Outright ownership in Croydon - West was substantially elevated relative to metropolitan levels at 37.6%, while remaining homes were under a mortgage (39.9%) or leased (22.5%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $2,078, exceeding the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $399 versus $390 across the wider metropolis.
On a broader scale, local mortgage servicing costs are notably higher than the $1,863 Australian median, and local rent payments sit above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Croydon - West counted 5,418 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,769 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the prevailing living arrangement across Croydon - West, making up 70.2% of occupied households, which encompasses 31.9% couple families with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent arrangements. The remaining 29.8% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by lone person dwellings at 27.4% and group living environments representing 2.4%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.5 people, tracking below the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.6% of adults in Croydon - West hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.1% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,622 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,009 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Croydon - West is somewhat lower than metropolitan levels, with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, indicating scope for continuing professional development. Bachelor degree holders form the largest cohort at 20.5%, accompanied by postgraduate award recipients (7.3%) and graduate diploma holders (3.8%). Vocational credentials form a strong component of the local profile, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across certificates (20.1%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). Active participation in study programs is substantial throughout the community, with 27.4% of residents attending an educational institution.
This breaks down into 9.3% attending primary school, 7.1% enrolled in secondary school, and 4.4% undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon - West reaches 68 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 4,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Transport network assessments indicate that Croydon - West contains 68 active transit stops across local bus routes. These boarding locations are connected by 20 distinct services that generate 4,380 weekly passenger trips in total. Transit connectivity is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 248 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the majority of trips travel outward; private vehicles serve as the main commuting option at 89%, with rail capturing 6%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 33.0% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Across the entire network, service volume averages 625 trips per day, translating to roughly 64 weekly departures per transit stop.
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67.1% of residents in Croydon - West report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Croydon - West exhibits favourable general health metrics according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality trends, with major conditions remaining modest across the overall population but elevated among elderly, vulnerable groups, while private health insurance uptake is solid at roughly 54% of residents (~8,144 people) compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Among reported long-term illnesses, arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most frequent conditions, affecting 8.6 and 8.1% of the local population, respectively; meanwhile, 67.1% of community members reported no chronic health conditions, in contrast to 72.6% for Greater Melbourne.
Health measures for the working-age demographic sit around regional norms. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 23.6% of the locality (3,546 people), well above the 15.1% share recorded for Greater Melbourne, although its standing trails the national average relative to the general populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.8% of Croydon - West residents were born overseas and 18.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.4%) and Australian (24.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Croydon - West demonstrates a degree of multiculturalism exceeding many comparable suburbs, with 25.8% of its inhabitants born abroad and 18.7% utilizing a language other than English in the household. Christianity stands as the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 46.3% of the community. The most distinct group overrepresentation occurs within Other, which accounts for 1.4% of residents compared to 2.3% throughout Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background (based on parental place of birth), the three most common groups in Croydon - West consist of English ancestry at 27.4% (markedly above the 20.1% regional baseline), Australian at 24.0% (well above the 18.4% regional average), and Other at 8.6% (trailing the 14.6% metropolitan figure).
Specific communities also display variations in local representation: Dutch background represents 2.1% locally (vs 1.2% regionally), Hungarian sits at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Sri Lankan accounts for 0.5% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon - West is 41. 22.9% 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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Croydon - West exhibits a distinct profile centred around older residents and mature lifestyle living. Data compiled by AreaSearch for August 2026 indicates that senior citizens (65+) constitute 23.6% of the population, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas younger to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 25.2% against a metropolitan share of 32.1%. The median age is assessed at 41, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and exceeding Greater Melbourne's median of 37 from that same Census by 4 years. Over the period to 2041, retirees and seniors are projected to show the strongest numerical increase, expanding by 1,347 (38%) to reach 4,894.
Conversely, contractions are expected across child cohorts, younger adults, and the 25 to 44 age group.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Croydon - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 5 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 160 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,139 at the 2021 Census → 15,055 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 (211031451). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.