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Dandenong - North has an estimated 23,407 residents, up from 21,487 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,920 people, or 8.9%. 255 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.1% of that increase. That puts 2,911 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 AreaSearch, the population of Dandenong - North stands at approximately 23,407 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,920 individuals, or 8.9%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 21,487. The growth estimate combines the Australian Bureau of Statistics resident population of 23,327 recorded in June 2025 with 255 newly validated addresses added after the Census date. With a population density of 2,911 persons per square kilometer, the area ranks within the upper quartile among locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 8.9% expansion since the 2021 census outperformed the SA3 regional average of 7.0%, establishing Dandenong - North as a leading growth zone.
Overseas migration accounted for roughly 88.1% of the population gains observed in recent years. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 region. For SA2 territories lacking this data, projections are sourced from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from the LGA level to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics by age group derived from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to exceed the national median, with the suburb expected to add 4,822 residents by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 20.3% over the 16 years.
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527 new dwellings have been approved in Dandenong - North over the past five years, an average of 105 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 171, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dandenong - North has recorded approximately 105 new residential approvals on an annual basis, totaling 527 approved dwellings over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 157 during FY-26 so far. Because the ratio of new residents to completed dwellings averaged just 0.6 per year over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the incoming supply is keeping pace with or outpacing local demand, providing prospective buyers with extensive options and allowing for population growth beyond current projections, while new builds are constructed at an average cost of $219,000—below regional averages—providing more budget-friendly options for home buyers.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $39.4 million during this financial year, pointing to solid commercial development activity. Dandenong - North exhibits a higher rate of construction activity compared to Greater Melbourne, running 25.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while supporting current property demand, even though building pace has slowed recently. New residential construction consists of 18.0% standalone houses and 82.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This concentration of denser housing projects provides accessible entry-level options and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 37.0%), pointing to a decreasing supply of vacant land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and a demand for more varied, budget-friendly living options. With about 322 people per residential approval, Dandenong - North is demonstrating an evolving market. Demographic projections indicate that Dandenong - North is set to add 4,742 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). If the current rate of building persists, residential construction may fall behind population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support stronger growth in property values.
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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 $3.58 billion. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.8 billion. 23 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects poised to influence the suburb. Principal projects include the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre, Dandenong New Art (DNA), The Lonsdale, and the Little India Precinct, with the list below highlighting those of greatest local relevance.
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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.
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.
The Lonsdale
A 14-storey mixed-use development featuring 112 residential apartments (1, 2, and 3-bedroom options) and ground-floor retail spaces. Designed by DOIG Architecture and built by Promax Building Developments, this contemporary security building represents a significant addition to central Dandenong's skyline. The development features high-end finishes including American Oak engineered timber floors, Caesarstone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiles in bathrooms, and modern stainless-steel kitchen appliances. Located on approximately 1330m2 of land with basement parking over 2 levels.
9,464 residents of Dandenong - North are employed, from a labour force of 11,259. Unemployment sits at 15.9%, with participation at 59.5%. 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 27,727, about 118% 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 is home to a skilled labor pool, with the construction sector showing strong representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 15.9% and an estimated employment growth rate of 4.2% over the last year. As of March 2026, 9,464 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 11.2% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, highlighting areas for potential progress, and the participation rate of 59.5% remains well below the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data indicates a low 12.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. The community displays a particularly strong concentration in manufacturing, with local employment shares reaching 2.1 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 4.8% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. A ratio of 0.9 jobs per resident recorded at the Census points to a strong volume of local employment options. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 4.2% and the labor force expanded by 3.9%, which helped lower the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force grew by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected future demand in Dandenong - North. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of growth vary considerably by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of Dandenong - North indicates local jobs should rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population forecasts).
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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Incomes in the Dandenong - North SA2 are lower than the national average according to ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income for taxpayers in Dandenong - North SA2 is $47,072, while the average income is $54,265, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates are approximately $51,600 (median) and $59,485 (average) as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Dandenong - North all rank between the 10th and 13th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income cohort consists of 29.0% of local residents (6,788 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the wider region where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining just 78.9% of their income, placing the area 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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According to the latest Census, the housing composition in Dandenong - North consisted of 37.0% standalone houses and 63.1% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Dandenong - North lagged behind the Melbourne metropolitan average at 20.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (22.9%) or renters (56.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 was significantly below the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $310 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Across Australia, mortgage payments in Dandenong - North are lower than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dandenong - North counted 7,342 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,998 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 make up the majority of households at 63.1%, consisting of couples with children (28.5%), couples without children (19.1%), and single parents (13.4%). The remaining 36.9% are non-family households, which are comprised of single-person households at 29.7% and group homes at 7.3%. The median size of local households is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Melbourne.
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 profiles in the area present challenges, with tertiary graduation rates (26.2%) falling considerably short of the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario provides opportunities for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate studies (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (17.7%). School enrollment rates are high, with 34.3% of local residents actively enrolled in formal study. This student population includes 9.3% in primary schooling, 7.4% in secondary schools, and 6.4% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dandenong - North reaches 133 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 9,700 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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Public transit metrics show 133 active stops in Dandenong - North, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 50 separate routes, delivering a total of 9,728 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical resident dwellings located 148 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the suburb's residential nature, the majority of commuters travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 80%, followed by trains at 8% and buses at 7%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.0 per household, below the metropolitan average.
A relatively small share of residents (12.3%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. The average service frequency is 1,389 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 73 weekly trips for each individual stop. The associated map indicates the location of the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Dandenong - North presents notable health concerns based on an analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates by AreaSearch, with medical conditions prominent in both younger and older populations, and a low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 47% of the population (~10,954 people). This contrasts with a coverage rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health challenges and arthritis are the most common medical diagnoses in the region, affecting 7.7% and 5.9% of the population respectively, while 74.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 years of age experience health outcomes that are better than average. Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.7% of the population (3,438 people). Health outcomes among this senior demographic present some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
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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Dandenong - North ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 71.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 67.8% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious affiliation in Dandenong - North, representing 32.7% of the population. Islam has a significant presence, accounting for 29.2% of local residents, which is considerably higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Analysis of ancestry (parents' country of birth) shows the three largest groups in Dandenong - North are Other at 43.0%, which is much higher than the regional average of 14.6%, English at 9.7%, which is lower than the regional average of 20.1%, and Australian at 8.7%, which is lower than the regional average of 18.4%.
Significant differences are also visible in other ethnicities, with Serbian ancestry at 2.6% of Dandenong - North (compared to 0.4% regionally), Sri Lankan at 2.5% (compared to 0.8%), and Indian at 8.2% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dandenong - North is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 31.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 years in Dandenong - North is slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is well represented at 19.2% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 45 - 54 age group is less common at 10.6%. Since 2021, the 5 to 14 age group has risen from 10.4% to 11.5% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 group has fallen from 20.7% to 19.2%. Long-term forecasts to 2041 project significant demographic shifts for Dandenong - North, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 872 people (35%), rising from 2,490 to 3,363, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to grow by 6% (94 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 255 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,487 at the 2021 Census → 23,407 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (212041563). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.