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Dandenong - North has an estimated 23,462 residents, up from 21,487 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,975 people, or 9.2%. 384 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.1% of that increase. That puts 2,918 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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AreaSearch assessment indicates that the population of Dandenong - North stands at roughly 23,462 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,975 people (9.2%) compared with the 2021 Census tally of 21,487 people. This shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 23,327 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 384 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a resulting density of 2,918 persons per square kilometer, the locality falls into the upper quartile among areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. Outperforming the wider SA3 area (7.0%), Dandenong - North's 9.2% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 88.1% of recent population additions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (benchmarked to base year 2022) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are incorporated via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 geographic levels. These aggregations also supply age-cohort growth trajectories across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections place the area above the national statistical area median, anticipating an expansion of 4,747 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall gain of 19.7% across the 16 years.
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500 new dwellings have been approved in Dandenong - North over the past five years, an average of 100 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 103 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 15% 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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Annual residential approvals in Dandenong - North average approximately 100 dwellings, totaling 500 homes approved across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx of only 0.6 new residents per year arriving per approved dwelling across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), residential development is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, expanding options for purchasers and facilitating growth potential beyond baseline forecasts. New residences show an average construction value of $384,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to deliver more budget-friendly housing opportunities. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $39.4 million during this financial year, pointing to healthy local commercial investment.
Building activity in Dandenong - North tracks moderately above the Greater Melbourne benchmark, running 28.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period to balance market supply with the preservation of existing asset values. Recent residential building activity is distributed between 15.0% detached dwellings and 85.0% attached dwellings. This shift toward medium-and-high-density stock delivers attainable market entry points suitable for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from the established neighborhood profile (presently 37.0% houses), reflecting declining greenfield site availability as well as evolving lifestyle preferences and an appetite for varied, affordable housing typologies. Generating roughly 260 people per dwelling approval, Dandenong - North demonstrates an evolving residential market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, demographic modeling projects Dandenong - North will add 4,612 residents through to 2041. Should building activity stay at present levels, residential completions could lag behind incoming population numbers, which may intensify competition for available properties and place upward pressure on pricing.
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Development applications around Dandenong - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dandenong - North, worth an estimated $3.59 billion. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.7 billion. 24 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning frameworks, and major developments fundamentally shape the district's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 18 initiatives likely to influence the immediate region. Prominent developments include the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre, Dandenong New Art (DNA), The Lonsdale, and the Little India Precinct, with key upcoming projects outlined below.
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Dandenong Wellbeing Centre
A 122.15 million dollar state-of-the-art aquatic and wellness hub being built at Mills Reserve to replace the 45-year-old Dandenong Oasis. The facility will include an indoor 50-metre pool, a 25-metre 10-lane pool, two warm water program pools for hydrotherapy and rehabilitation, a learn-to-swim pool, and a family leisure pool with splashpad. Supporting amenities include a large gymnasium, group fitness studios, more than 200 square metres of allied water lounge and allied health consulting suites, community meeting rooms, a cafe, spa, sauna and steam room, plus an integrated hockey pavilion replacing the existing Mills Reserve facilities.The design features large-span engineered timber beams across the main pool hall and entry foyer, targets a 5 Star Green Star rating, and includes culturally inclusive features such as a parents and prayer room and capacity to isolate the warm water pool for women-only programs. Construction began with a sod-turning ceremony on 5 July 2025 and the centre is on track to open in early to mid 2027. The project is supported by a 20 million dollar Federal Government grant.
Dandenong Hospital Redevelopment
A $305 million redevelopment of Dandenong Hospital delivered under the Hospital Infrastructure Delivery Fund. The project includes new operating theatres, a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), upgraded day surgery admission spaces, and an expanded emergency department with dedicated zones for pediatric, adult, and mental health care.
Dandenong Market Precinct Upgrade
City of Greater Dandenong is developing a comprehensive Master Plan for the Dandenong Market precinct to guide future public realm upgrades, market facilities renewal, and enhanced community integration. The project focuses on improving pedestrian connections, parking configurations, and trader infrastructure across the historic municipal market site. The framework outlines staged multi-year revitalization works under council leadership.
Webster Street Level Crossing Removal Project
Major infrastructure project permanently closing the Webster Street level crossing and constructing a new road underpass connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Hammond and Cheltenham Roads, alongside a new walking and cycling path in Woodcock Reserve connecting to the Dandenong Trail.
Dandenong New Art (DNA)
Redevelopment of the heritage 1920s Masonic Hall at 5 Mason Street into a contemporary art gallery known as Dandenong New Art (DNA). The project includes state-of-the-art exhibition spaces, collection storage, education facilities, workshop spaces, cafe and retail, and community spaces. Originally due to open in mid-2021, the project has been beset by disputes with builder Harris HMC over defective steelworks, COVID-related cost and labour pressures, and delays caused by the need to demolish the adjacent Precinct Energy Plant (PEP) building due to structural deficiencies.The PEP demolition was completed in August 2025. As of mid-2026, the project remains on pause pending procurement of a new contractor, with the total cost now revealed at $15.7 million - nearly four times the original $4 million budget - and completion pushed out to 2028.
Dandenong Community Hub
A multi-purpose community facility planned for central Dandenong on a site bounded by Stuart Street, Clow Street and Sleeth Avenue. The hub is intended to integrate early years services, kindergarten, childcare, maternal and child health, community meeting rooms, maker spaces, a cafe, co-working spaces, a technology hub and outdoor recreational areas. After cost estimates blew out from an original $30 million budget to about $65 million (plus up to $15 million for a basement car park) for a one-storey design, councillors voted on 8 December 2025 to halve the building from around 3,950 square metres to about 1,800 square metres - comparable to the recently completed Keysborough Community Hub.A rescission motion was lodged but at the 26 January 2026 Council meeting the original decision was upheld. Council has approved a redesign comparable in size and budget to the Keysborough Hub, completion of the co-design process, an accelerated program to better attract State and Federal funding, and exploration of public-private partnership options including air rights above the site. The project is being coordinated alongside the Dandenong Market Precinct Plan, which was released for public consultation in March 2026.
Revitalising Central Dandenong Sites 11-15 - Little India Precinct
Stage one of Capital Alliance's Revitalising Central Dandenong Sites 11-15 redevelopment has been approved at 139-157 Thomas Street. The broader mixed-use precinct will deliver a renewed Little India laneway, new homes, shops, cafes, food venues, community space and employment uses near Dandenong Station. Development Victoria reports demolition works for stage one are set to begin soon, with the broader redevelopment planned over multiple stages to 2030 and beyond.
Revitalising Central Dandenong - Sites 11-15
A $2 billion urban renewal project transforming 7 hectares in central Dandenong into a mixed-use precinct. The master plan includes over 470 dwellings, a new Little India retail laneway, 2,500 square metres of community space, a 29-storey hotel, cinema, medical facilities, and a childcare centre. Stage 1 at 139-157 Thomas Street received planning approval in April 2026, with demolition works commencing shortly to prepare for construction. The project is a long-term 20-year delivery scheduled across seven stages to establish Dandenong as Melbourne's second CBD.
9,464 residents of Dandenong - North are employed, from a labour force of 11,259. Unemployment sits at 15.9%, with participation at 60.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 27,805, about 119% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Dandenong - North features a capable labour pool with notable concentration in construction, an unemployment rate standing at 15.9%, and recent annual employment expansion estimated at 4.2%. Employed locals total 9,464 as of March 2026, yet the local jobless level sits 11.2% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, highlighting capacity for improvement alongside subdued labour market engagement (60.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%). Census findings indicated that just 12.3% of workers operated from home, though the context of Covid-19 restrictions must be acknowledged. Local employment is heavily centered within health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction.
Manufacturing represents a key local specialisation, employing at 2.1 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles are less prevalent locally, accounting for 4.8% employment relative to 10.1% regionally. A baseline of 0.9 workers for each resident at the time of the Census points to a solid volume of employment within the surrounding area. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that employment rose by 4.2% and the labour force grew by 3.9% during the year ending March 2026, which led to a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1%, a labour force increase of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Dandenong - North. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth rates vary substantially. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Dandenong - North's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years. This calculation relies on a straightforward weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dandenong - North is $1,208 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $592 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,072 a year against an average of $54,265. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO records analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Dandenong - North SA2 under the nationwide norm. Median taxable income in the Dandenong - North SA2 is $47,072 with an average of $54,265, trailing Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled earnings reach roughly $51,600 (median) and $59,485 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, 2021 Census metrics situate the suburb between the 10th and 13th percentiles across Australia.
A proportion of 29.0% of residents (6,803 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, aligning with the regional rate of 32.8% in that bracket. Mortgage and rent commitments create substantial financial strain, leaving only 78.9% of income remaining and placing the location in the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dandenong - North had 7,342 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 37% detached houses and 22% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 57% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the housing stock in Dandenong - North is divided into 37.0% houses and 63.1% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached, apartments, and alternative formats), contrasting with Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership sits below the wider metropolitan baseline at 20.4%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (22.9%) or leased by tenants (56.6%). Monthly mortgage costs show a median of $1,500 compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent is $310 against the metropolitan benchmark of $390. Relative to Australia-wide figures, Dandenong - North's mortgage commitments fall well beneath the $1,863 national median, and weekly rents sit notably lower than the $375 national level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dandenong - North counted 7,342 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,017 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 63.1% of all households; this includes couples with children (28.5%), couples without children (19.1%), and one-parent families (13.4%). The remaining 36.9% consists of non-family living situations, with single-person residences representing 29.7% and group shared homes making up 7.3%. At 2.6 people per home, the median household size equals the Greater Melbourne standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.2% of adults in Dandenong - North hold a university qualification, including 16.7% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.7% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 4,162 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 964 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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Educational attainment across the district shows that 26.2% of residents hold tertiary degrees, falling short of the Greater Melbourne figure of 37.0% and indicating scope for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate credentials (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are well represented, with 29.5% of people aged 15+ holding technical qualifications comprising advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (17.7%). A significant 34.3% of the local population is actively undertaking formal education. Current attendees comprise 9.3% in primary schooling, 7.4% in secondary schooling, and 6.4% engaged in higher education studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dandenong - North reaches 133 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 24,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transport network across Dandenong - North contains 133 active transport stops spanning bus and train infrastructure. A network of 49 separate transit routes services these locations, delivering a total of 24,141 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is exceptional, with locals situated an average of 148 meters from their nearest stop. With the area functioning primarily as a residential district, outward commuting dominates; private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 80%, alongside train transit at 8% and bus travel at 7%. Household vehicle availability sits below regional averages at 1.0 per dwelling, while a modest 12.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect pandemic conditions).
Across all transit routes, frequency averages 3,448 trips per day, translating to roughly 181 weekly departures per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops surrounding the geographic centrepoint.
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74.6% of residents in Dandenong - North report no long-term health condition. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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 metrics and mortality data reviewed by AreaSearch indicate notable health challenges in Dandenong - North, with chronic conditions prevalent across both younger and older demographics. Private hospital coverage is particularly limited, held by roughly 47% of the total population (~10,980 people), trailing the Greater Melbourne mark of 56.7% and the nationwide figure of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread chronic ailments locally, affecting 7.7 and 5.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 74.6% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions, slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne share of 72.6%.
Residents under 65 exhibit comparatively favorable health indicators. People aged 65 and over comprise 14.4% of the population (3,383 people), with older cohorts experiencing health outcomes generally consistent with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
67.8% of Dandenong - North residents were born overseas and 71.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (9.7%) and Australian (8.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demonstrating high cultural diversity relative to broader Australian benchmarks, Dandenong - North records 71.7% of its community speaking a non-English language at home and 67.8% born abroad. Christianity is the largest religious affiliation, practiced by 32.7% of residents. Islam accounts for 29.2% of the local population, reflecting a substantial divergence from the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Looking at parental birthplace, the primary reported background categories in Dandenong - North are Other at 43.0% (substantially exceeding the 14.6% regional average), English at 9.7% (notably below the 20.1% regional mark), and Australian at 8.7% (trailing the regional figure of 18.4%).
Specific cultural groups also exhibit distinct concentrations, including Serbian backgrounds at 2.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Sri Lankan at 2.5% (versus 0.8%), and Indian at 8.2% (against 4.2% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dandenong - North is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 30.9% 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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Age distributions in Dandenong - North closely track Greater Melbourne patterns, showing a maximum variance of 3.0 percentage points across cohorts. The median age is estimated at 35, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years younger than Greater Melbourne's Census baseline of 37. The proportion of younger residents aged 0 - 24 has shifted from 29.1% at the Census to an estimated 31.4%. The most substantial demographic expansion through to 2041 is anticipated within senior cohorts aged 65+, projected to grow by 1,813 residents (54%) to a total of 5,196.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dandenong - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 15 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 Sep 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 — 384 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,487 at the 2021 Census → 23,462 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 (212041563). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.