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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%. 147 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Dandenong - South stands at approximately 10,048 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,350 residents, this represents an expansion of 698 individuals, or 7.5%. This shift is calculated from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,039 alongside 147 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With these numbers, the population density is 186 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial open space and room for future expansion. The 7.5% growth rate observed since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area's 7.0% increase, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 76.4% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. Where such specific data is unavailable for certain SA2 areas, figures are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology from the LGA down to the SA2 level. The age group growth rates calculated through this process are applied to all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Based on ongoing demographic shifts, the locality is projected to experience population growth exceeding the national median, with an anticipated increase of 2,154 people by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, yielding a total growth rate of 21.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
137 new dwellings have been approved in Dandenong - South over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 101, 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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The locality has registered an average of approximately 27 new residential approvals each year, summing to 137 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 93 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of 1 new residents per year for each new dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand and supply appear closely aligned, fostering stable conditions in the market. However, this has accelerated to 9.7 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising demand and a shrinking supply of properties.
Newly built structures carry an average construction value of $214,000, which is below the regional average and points to more affordable housing options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $15.0 million during this financial year, indicating steady activity in the commercial sector. Relative to Greater Melbourne, residential construction activity per capita in Dandenong - South stands at roughly 75%, placing the suburb in the 17th percentile of all areas evaluated across the nation. This leads to limited choice for buyers and sustains demand for established homes. The construction rate is also below the national average, reflecting the mature stage of the suburb and potential planning constraints. Of the new housing approvals, 55.0% are standalone houses and 45.0% are semi-detached options like townhouses or apartments, offering diverse entry points for families and buyers seeking compact, affordable options. The calculation of 986 people per dwelling approval highlights a quiet, low-intensity development landscape. Long-term forecasts indicate that Dandenong - South will gain 2,145 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, residential supply may struggle to accommodate the growing population, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving property values upward.
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 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dandenong - South, worth an estimated $3.45 billion. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.1 billion. 24 are already under construction and 23 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 choices, and development initiatives are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 66 active projects expected to influence the area. Notable undertakings include the Webster Street Level Crossing Removal, Casey Green Estate, the Glismann Road Development Plan, and upgrades to the Princes Highway Intersections, with key details provided 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.
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.
Metro Village 3175
An award-winning master-planned mixed-use community on the former Dandenong Livestock Market site, featuring over 1,100 residences including apartments, townhouses, retail tenancies, cafes, and restaurants. The project includes multiple completed developments: Mosaic (235 apartments by Burbank Urban), Alto (72 apartments), and Forte (34 townhouses). Developed initially by Development Victoria and with ongoing development by Burbank Urban, the final infrastructure piece, Allan Street Bridge, officially opened connecting central Dandenong with southern suburbs.
The Beacon Estate
Boutique collection of 24 premium townhouses across 12,000 square metres at 7 Pink Hill Boulevard, Beaconsfield. Designed by PINK architects with 2-4 bedroom townhouses featuring private courtyards, double-car garages, and premium appliances. Development by Lion Property Group.
4,000 residents of Dandenong - South are employed, from a labour force of 4,651. Unemployment sits at 14.0%, with participation at 58.6%. 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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The local workforce exhibits a strong presence of skilled workers, particularly in the construction sector. The area has an unemployment rate of 14.0% and has seen a 2.1% growth in estimated employment over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 4,000 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 9.2% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, highlighting potential areas for job creation, while the participation rate of 58.6% is notably lower than the 70.2% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that only 10.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing is heavily concentrated here, with employment rates at 2.3 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minor footprint, accounting for just 4.2% of local jobs compared to 10.1% across the wider region. Census figures show there are 6.2 workers for every resident, establishing the suburb as a major employment center that draws commuting workers from surrounding neighborhoods. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics reveals that during the twelve months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 2.1% and the overall labor force expanded by 3.8%, leading to a 1.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment increase by 2.1%, the labor force grow by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in the area. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment paths. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests that employment in Dandenong - South could grow by 5.4% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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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Tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that income levels in the Dandenong - South SA2 are below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers was $47,084, while the average income was $54,279, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 respectively in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at approximately $51,613 for median income and $59,501 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb all rank between the 10th and 19th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income cohort comprises 28.4% of residents (2,853 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the wider regional trend of 32.8% in this category. Affordability pressures are notable, with residents keeping only 80.4% of their income, which ranks 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 data, the local housing mix consisted of 59.9% detached houses and 40.2% other housing types, including semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Home ownership in Dandenong - South was 29.0%, slightly below the metro average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (25.4%) or renting (45.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,647 was lower than the metropolitan benchmark of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $341, compared to $390 in greater Melbourne.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in the suburb are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median 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 make up the majority of households at 65.8%, consisting of couples with children at 34.4%, couples without children at 17.9%, and single parents at 11.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.2% of households, with lone person households representing 27.2% and group households making up 7.2%. The median size of local households is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne average 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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The locality displays lower levels of higher education attainment, with the university qualification rate of 19.2% sitting well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario highlights an opportunity for targeted local educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational courses account for 24.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, divided between advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 15.5%. There is a high level of study participation in the area, with 33.5% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 11.4% of residents in primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dandenong - South reaches 131 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 131 public transport stops operating in Dandenong - South, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 14 routes, which together provide 4,214 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 207 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 86%, while 6% of commuters use the train. Households own an average of 1.2 cars. A low proportion of 10.6% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 602 trips daily across all routes, which equals roughly 32 weekly trips for each stop. The map highlights the 100 transit stops nearest to the center of the locality.
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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Health metrics compiled by AreaSearch based on mortality rates and chronic illness indicators show positive results for Dandenong - South, with younger age groups showing a particularly low occurrence of common health conditions. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, with only about 47% of the population (~4,702 people) holding cover, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Diabetes and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 5.3% and 5.3% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 79.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of long-term illness. The neighborhood has 14.3% of its population aged 65 and over (1,441 people), which is lower than national levels for the general 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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Dandenong - South ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 60.4% of its residents born outside of the country and 73.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Islam is the most common religious affiliation, followed by 54.4% of the population, compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries represented are Other at 53.8% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 14.6%, followed by English at 10.1%, below the regional average of 20.1%, and Australian at 9.7%, below the regional average of 18.4%.
Certain backgrounds show higher representation locally than across the broader region, including Macedonian at 2.2% of the population (vs 0.7% regionally), Sri Lankan at 1.1% (vs 0.8%), and Russian at 0.8% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dandenong - South is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 31.1% 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 32 years in Dandenong - South is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (14.0%) but fewer aged 55 - 64 (7.6%) than Greater Melbourne. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 12.6% to 13.5% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group fell from 19.3% to 17.6%. Projections suggest the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 38%, adding 418 residents to reach 1,518, while the 0 to 4 group is forecast to grow by a modest 4%, adding 30 children.
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 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 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 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 — 147 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (212041564). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.