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Dandenong - South has an estimated 10,048 residents, up from 9,350 at the 2021 Census — a change of 698 people, or 7.5%. 143 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 76.4% of that increase. That puts 187 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 findings from AreaSearch, approximately 10,048 residents live in Dandenong - South as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 698 people (7.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 9,350 people. Such growth is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,039 alongside 143 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 186 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial physical room for each resident and ample capacity for future development. Outpacing the broader SA3 area (7.0%), Dandenong - South's 7.5% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 76.4% of total population increases across recent periods. SA2 geographic projections used by AreaSearch stem from ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. Where SA2 locations lack direct coverage, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections via a weighted aggregation approach translating LGA-level population growth to the SA2 tier. These aggregations also provide age-cohort growth rates applied across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic patterns, projections indicate above-median growth relative to Australian statistical areas, with local population expected to expand by 2,157 persons by 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, marking an overall rise of 21.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
148 new dwellings have been approved in Dandenong - South over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 23% 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 approvals across Dandenong - South have averaged roughly 29 dwellings annually, totaling 148 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of merely 0.9 new residents arrived per approved dwelling, demonstrating that construction is matching or outstripping local demand, providing plentiful options for purchasers, and establishing scope for population gains beyond projected levels at an average construction value of $529,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $15.0 million during this financial year, reflecting consistent non-residential capital injection.
Per-capita new development across Dandenong - South trails Greater Melbourne by 14.0%, placing the suburb in the 67th percentile across national assessments despite a recent pickup in building activity. This below-national-average volume highlights the mature state of the local market and points toward potential planning constraints. Medium-to-high density formats dominate recent approvals, with detached dwellings representing 23.0% and townhouses or apartments accounting for 77.0%. This pivot toward higher density offers accessible price points catering to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It marks a pronounced shift away from the existing housing stock (presently 60.0% houses), driven by limited land availability, evolving lifestyle preferences, and buyer affordability constraints. The ratio of 411 people per dwelling approval underlines a subdued, low-volume development landscape. Long-term forecasts derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Dandenong - South will welcome an extra 2,148 residents by 2041. Should building activity stay at its current pace, residential completions could lag population gains, intensifying buyer demand and driving further capital growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Dandenong - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dandenong - South, worth an estimated $4.28 billion. A further 63 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.9 billion. 25 are already under construction and 29 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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Area performance is heavily guided by capital infrastructure investments, regional initiatives, and strategic urban planning. AreaSearch has pinpointed 66 total projects expected to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include the Webster Street Level Crossing Removal, Casey Green Estate, Glismann Road Development Plan, and Princes Highway Intersection Upgrades, with key priority items outlined below.
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Webster Street Level Crossing Removal
Major infrastructure project permanently closing the dangerous Webster Street level crossing and constructing a new road underpass beneath the rail line, connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads. The crossing recorded 22 near misses since 2012 and boom gates were down for over 60 minutes during morning peak. Webster Street closed to vehicles at the level crossing in late 2025, making the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines boom gate free, and the new approximately 450m road underpass is on track to open in September 2026, two years ahead of the original 2028 schedule.The project also delivers a new walking and cycling path connecting to the Dandenong Creek Trail and a new signalised intersection at Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street.
Dandenong Works
ISPT's Dandenong Works is a $280M masterplanned industrial and logistics estate situated on a 12.2-hectare infill site in Dandenong South. The redevelopment comprises eight super-prime warehouse tenancies totalling over 60,000 sqm of gross lettable area designed for 5-Star Green Star certifications. The site incorporates sustainable initiatives including extensive solar PV systems and EV infrastructure alongside adaptive reuse of local industrial heritage elements.
Glismann Road Area Development Plan
Rezoning of 21 rural living lots in the Glismann Road area from Rural Living Zone to Neighbourhood Residential Zone to allow for residential subdivision. Guided by Amendment C238, DPO19, and DCPO5 for equitable infrastructure delivery. The Development Plan was officially approved by Cardinia Shire Council in November 2025.
Nexus Dandenong South Industrial Estate
A 180-hectare masterplanned industrial estate in Dandenong South, adjacent to the Western Port Highway. It serves as a major distribution hub and includes the Dandenong South Intermodal Terminal, a state-of-the-art 24-hour automated inland port. Key tenants include Woolworths, Bunnings, and the newly opened 100,000 sqm Walkinshaw Group manufacturing headquarters. The terminal features dedicated truck lanes and electric-powered Automated Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes to improve freight efficiency and support growth of up to 560,000 TEU per annum.A private rail spur to the Cranbourne Line was completed in 2023, with ongoing leasing and terminal developments.
Princes Highway Intersection Upgrades - Pakenham to Beaconsfield
Upgrade of five key intersections along the Princes Highway between Pakenham and Beaconsfield to improve safety, reduce congestion and increase travel reliability. Works at O'Neil Road, Glismann Road, Bayview Road and Tivendale Road have been completed, while delivery timing for the Thewlis Road intersection is being finalised.
Launch Housing Big Housing Build Dandenong Projects
A partnership between Launch Housing and Homes Victoria under the $5.3 billion Big Housing Build to deliver over 150 brand-new social and affordable homes across two developments in Dandenong, including a dedicated community hub and social enterprise space.
Hampton Park Central Revitalisation
A comprehensive revitalisation of the Hampton Park activity centre aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and economic vibrancy. The project includes a $300,000 immediate beautification program (funded by the Victorian Government and City of Casey) for landscaping, shopfront refreshes, and pedestrian upgrades. Concurrently, the City of Casey is refreshing the 2026 Hampton Park Central Development Plan to simplify planning requirements, encourage private investment, and support a mix of retail, commercial, and high-density residential development.
Dandenong Bypass Extension Project
The Dandenong Bypass Extension is a strategic arterial road link planned by the Department of Transport and Planning and the City of Greater Dandenong connecting the South Gippsland Highway to the South Gippsland Freeway. The project delivers a new multi-lane divided carriageway, grade separations, and off-road shared paths to alleviate freight congestion through Dandenong South. Planning investigations and corridor reservations are preserved in the planning scheme.
4,000 residents of Dandenong - South are employed, from a labour force of 4,651. Unemployment sits at 14.0%, with participation at 58.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 38,790, about 3.9 times 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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A capable local labour pool characterizes Dandenong - South, highlighted by substantial representation in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of 14.0%, and a 2.1% expansion in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 4,000 residents are employed, yet joblessness sits 9.2% higher than Greater Melbourne's 4.8% level, demonstrating substantial capacity for improvement alongside a labour participation rate of 58.8% that trails Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records show just 10.6% of workers operating from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. Manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance form the largest employment sectors for local residents.
The area displays pronounced industrial concentration, with manufacturing jobs accounting for 2.3 times the regional average share. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are notably underrepresented, engaging only 4.2% of local workers relative to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records demonstrate that with 6.2 workers present for every resident, the location serves as a major employment destination, providing a net surplus of jobs and drawing commuter inflows from nearby districts. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures shows that in the year leading to March 2026, employment grew by 2.1% while the labour supply expanded by 3.8%, lifting the local unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne over the identical period, employment rose 2.1%, the workforce grew 2.3%, and unemployment ticked up 0.2 percentage points. Forward projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements in Dandenong - South. Mapping these five-year and ten-year nationwide expectations against the local industry baseline provides indicative growth trajectories. Against nationwide job expansion targets of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral performance varies considerably. Projecting these trends onto Dandenong - South's industrial base indicates local employment could rise by 5.4% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (note that this reflects a weighted mathematical projection for demonstration purposes without incorporating local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dandenong - South is $1,288 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $588 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,084 a year against an average of $54,279. 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 postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Dandenong - South SA2 reporting a median taxpayer earnings figure of $47,084 and an average of $54,279. These levels sit below national benchmarks and contrast with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $51,613 and average earnings at $59,501. The 2021 Census positions personal, family, and household earnings in Dandenong - South between the 10th and 19th percentiles across Australia.
The primary earnings cohort includes 28.4% of residents (2,853 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely tracking the 32.8% regional proportion. With merely 80.4% of income remaining after accommodation costs, housing stress is acute, ranking the suburb in the 16th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dandenong - South had 2,920 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 9% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $341 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 26.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.5%. 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, residential accommodation in Dandenong - South consisted of 59.9% houses alongside 40.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), whereas Melbourne metro recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 29.0%, falling slightly behind the metropolitan rate, with the remaining stock divided between mortgaged homes (25.4%) and rental properties (45.6%). Monthly mortgage repayments recorded a median of $1,647, notably below Melbourne metro's $2,000, while median weekly rent was $341 against $390 across the wider metropolis. On a national scale, mortgage expenses in Dandenong - South remain lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents also sitting beneath the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dandenong - South counted 2,920 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,138 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 18% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 65.8%, featuring couples with children (34.4%), couples without children (17.9%), and single parent families (11.7%). The remaining 34.2% of dwellings consist of non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 27.2% and group households making up 7.2%. The typical household comprises 3.0 people, exceeding Greater Melbourne's median size of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.2% of adults in Dandenong - South hold a university qualification, including 13.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 15.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 583 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 905 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 qualification levels reveal educational challenges across the area, with 19.2% holding university credentials compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%, presenting a clear target for skills development programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 13.3%, with postgraduate qualifications at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Among individuals aged 15+, vocational training accounts for 24.6% of credentials, comprising certificates (15.5%) and advanced diplomas (9.1%). Current student enrollment is elevated, with 33.5% of the local population actively participating in structured learning. This cohort contains 11.4% attending primary school, 8.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.0% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dandenong - South reaches 131 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 networks in Dandenong - South feature 131 functional transport stops consisting of bus services. These points are connected across 15 separate routes, providing 6,183 passenger trips each week. Transit accessibility is rated as solid, with the average home positioned 207 meters from its closest boarding location. Outbound travel dominates local commuting habits, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice at 86% alongside 6% utilising trains. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.2 vehicles. A modest 10.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit services provide an average of 883 daily journeys across the collective network, translating to roughly 47 weekly services per stop. The associated mapping illustrates the 100 nearest transit stops relative to the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.6% of residents in Dandenong - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Evaluation of chronic disease rates and mortality metrics by AreaSearch reveals positive health outcomes across Dandenong - South, with younger residents demonstrating exceptionally low levels of common conditions, while private health insurance uptake stands at approximately 47% of the total population (~4,702 people). Across Greater Melbourne, private coverage reaches 56.7%, compared with a national benchmark of 55.7%. Diabetes and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health diagnoses locally, each recorded among 5.3 and 5.3% of residents, while 79.6% indicated being entirely unaffected by medical ailments compared to 72.6% regionally.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 14.4% of the population (1,445 people), placing lower on national rankings than the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
60.4% of Dandenong - South residents were born overseas and 73.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (10.1%) and Australian (9.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Dandenong - South is among the highest nationwide, with 60.4% of residents born abroad and 73.6% speaking a language other than English in their households. Islam constitutes the dominant religious affiliation, representing 54.4% of local residents compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Examining ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three most widespread heritage groups in Dandenong - South are Other at 53.8% (far exceeding the regional share of 14.6%), English at 10.1% (substantially beneath the regional 20.1%), and Australian at 9.7% (below the regional level of 18.4%).
Specific cultural groups also exhibit distinctive local representation: Macedonian heritage accounts for 2.2% of Dandenong - South (compared to 0.7% across the region), Sri Lankan represents 1.1% (vs 0.8%), and Russian accounts for 0.8% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dandenong - South is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 31.0% 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 demographic structure of Dandenong - South skews younger than Greater Melbourne. August 2026 estimates by AreaSearch indicate that 34.7% of residents are children and young adults (0 - 24) compared to 30.5% across the metropolis, while mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) make up just 18.4% relative to 22.3% regionally. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 32, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census, which compared to a nationwide median of 38.
Looking at specific age brackets, the 25 - 44 cohort has declined from 34.9% at the Census to an estimated 32.5%. Senior cohorts (65+) will see the largest expansion to 2041, increasing by 814 residents (56%) to reach 2,260.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dandenong - South
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 24 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 — 143 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,350 at the 2021 Census → 10,048 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 (212041564). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.