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Diggers Rest has an estimated 7,535 residents, up from 5,237 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,298 people, or 43.9%. Growth has averaged 9.8% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 696 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 70.1% of that increase. That puts 145 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Diggers Rest stands at approximately 7,535 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,298 people (43.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 5,237 people were recorded. This demographic movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,434 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 696 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With a settlement density of 145 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains substantial open room per capita and capacity for ongoing expansion. Outpacing both the state benchmark (9.5%) and nationwide figures, the 43.9% increase recorded since the 2021 census positions Diggers Rest among the foremost growth corridors across the broader territory.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion has been interstate migration, which generated roughly 70.1% of recent net additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas migration. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia, originally published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic modeling across SA2 territories. Where local coverage is absent, regional and LGA projections released by the VIC State Government in 2023 are integrated through weighted aggregation techniques transferring LGA growth patterns down to the SA2 level. In addition, age-specific growth trajectories calculated from these aggregations are applied to all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic trends point toward outstanding long-term expansion ranking within the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, with local population projected to increase by 7,300 persons to 2041 based on current annual ERP metrics, representing an aggregate surge of 95.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,043 new dwellings have been approved in Diggers Rest over the past five years, an average of 208 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 28 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 208 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% 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 construction authorizations in Diggers Rest have averaged roughly 208 new dwellings annually, amounting to 1,043 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. A high level of demand is illustrated by the intake of 2.7 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), bolstering local property foundations. New residential structures are being constructed with an average value of $319,000, presenting a more attainable cost profile compared to wider regional benchmarks. Concurrently, commercial building consents for the current financial year total $235,000, pointing to subdued non-residential development.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential approvals in Diggers Rest are 78.0% higher, offering prospective purchasers varied options even as the pace of building has eased recently. This volume substantially exceeds nationwide averages, highlighting significant confidence among developers. Of the recent building approvals, detached dwellings comprise 96.0% while attached dwellings represent 4.0%, reinforcing the suburb's established low-density setting tailored to families seeking spacious environments. With approximately 42 people per approval, Diggers Rest displays the hallmark characteristics of an expanding greenfield precinct. Projections indicate that the population of Diggers Rest will expand by an additional 7,199 residents through to 2041, according to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. While the current pipeline of residential development is tracking reasonably well against this anticipated population trajectory, incoming buyers may encounter tighter competition as local numbers grow.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Diggers Rest
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Diggers Rest, worth an estimated $2.06 billion. A further 177 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $74.8 billion. 83 are already under construction and 66 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. 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 investments, major developments, and strategic urban planning exert a fundamental influence on district progress. AreaSearch has pinpointed 40 key initiatives that are positioned to shape the locality. Notable undertakings include the Diggers Rest Town Centre, Grandview Estate, Nightjar Estate, and Mary St, Diggers Rest, which represent some of the most significant projects slated for the area.
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Diggers Rest Town Centre
The Diggers Rest Town Centre is a planned mixed-use hub integrated within the Diggers Rest Precinct Structure Plan. It features a full-line Coles supermarket, Liquorland, and approximately 40 specialty retail stores. The precinct includes medical facilities, a town square, and a civic community hub. Infrastructure facilitation was recently enhanced by the 2025 completion of the Golden Way and Watsons Road bridges, which removed local level crossings to support the forecast population of 12,000 residents.
The Village Diggers Rest Retail and Entertainment Precinct
Neighbourhood retail and lifestyle precinct at 9 Banks Drive anchored by FoodWorks, Jump Swim School, Bottle Mart and Village Dental Clinic. The development continues to lease remaining tenancies for retail, medical, hospitality and service businesses, with the precinct substantially established and additional fit-outs continuing.
Vantage Bloomdale by AVID Property Group
Vantage Bloomdale is AVID Property Group's over-50s land lease community within the established Bloomdale masterplanned estate at Diggers Rest. The project includes architect-designed homes, display homes, extensive open space and walking links, and resort-style resident facilities including The Clubhouse, indoor pool, private dining spaces, games room, tennis and pickleball courts, bowling green, bocce court and community garden. The wider Bloomdale masterplan also includes a future town centre with medical services, dining, entertainment and a supermarket, plus wetlands and community parks.
Grandview Estate
Large-scale masterplanned residential estate by Satterley Property Group delivering over 900 lots, a future town centre, sporting reserves and open space, integrated with the new Diggers Rest train station precinct. Civil works and home builds are actively progressing as of 2024-2025, with an approved entry statement design and ongoing stage releases. The estate benefits from the 2025 completion of the Golden Way and Watsons Road road bridges which removed the area's dangerous level crossings and improved access.
Davis Vineyard House & Land Estate
Master planned house and land estate in Diggers Rest delivering waterfront-themed open space, shared paths and local sports facilities. Marketing updates and on-site footage indicate civil works and home builds are progressing in 2024-2025. Estate offers titled and untitled land, builder packages and a proposed local sporting hub initiative.
Diggers Rest Station Precinct (Level Crossing Removals and Station Upgrades)
The project involved removing two dangerous level crossings at Old Calder Highway and Watsons Road in Diggers Rest by constructing two new road bridges. The Old Calder Highway crossing was replaced by the Golden Way road bridge in June 2025, while the Watsons Road bridge opened in November 2025. This made the Sunbury Line level crossing-free. Station precinct upgrades included two new community spaces, longer bus bays, improved walking and cycling paths with a dedicated raised bike path on the bridges, and enhanced safety features like upgraded lighting and CCTV.
Mary St, Diggers Rest
71-storey residential tower with 527 apartments offers extensive communal spaces like pools, wellness areas, dining rooms, gyms, cinemas, and golf simulators. Designed by Koichi Takada, focusing on a 5-star Green Star rating and features subtropical landscaping.
Nightjar Estate
A masterplanned residential community by Villawood Properties delivering over 1,200 homes, parks, a future school site and direct connection to the new Diggers Rest Station precinct.
4,296 residents of Diggers Rest are employed, from a labour force of 4,422. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 77.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,660, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Diggers Rest possesses an adept workforce distributed across diverse industries, characterized by steady employment conditions over the preceding twelve months and an unemployment rate standing at only 2.8%. There are 4,296 residents actively employed as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 1.9% under the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, alongside a strong labor force participation rate of 77.2% (compared to 70.1% for Greater Melbourne). Census findings showed that 25.8% of local workers operated from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 health restrictions. The largest shares of working residents are concentrated across transport, postal & warehousing, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Transport, postal & warehousing exhibits an exceptionally high local representation, employing workers at 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent locally, accounting for 6.0% of employment versus 10.1% across the wider metropolitan area. A comparison between the resident labor base and the working population recorded during the Census suggests that local job openings within the suburb remain relatively scarce. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures for the 12 months to March 2026, the local labor pool contracted by 0.6% and total employment fell by 0.3%, which shifted the unemployment rate down by 0.3 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment alongside a 2.3% rise in the labor force, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements for Diggers Rest. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are mapped to the local industry distribution to assess future trajectory. Across Australia, workforce growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely among sectors. Aligning these sectoral outlooks with the industry structure of Diggers Rest suggests local employment could expand by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, noting that this simple weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Diggers Rest is $2,009 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $994 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,070 a year against an average of $71,938. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings within the Diggers Rest SA2 exceed national benchmarks. Among taxpayers, median annual earnings stand at $64,070 while the average reaches $71,938, compared to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $70,234 (median) and $78,858 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census metrics, personal, family, and household earnings align around the 71st percentile nationally. The most prominent earnings bracket includes 43.5% of residents (3,277 people) making between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring wider regional trends where 32.8% fall into this band.
Accommodation expenses absorb 16.7% of local income, but resilient earnings maintain disposable income at the 65th percentile, with the locality positioned in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Diggers Rest had 1,933 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $396 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. 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 inventory in Diggers Rest is overwhelmingly composed of standalone houses at 92.2%, with semi-detached, apartment, and other formats comprising 7.8%, contrasting with the Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% standalone houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was lower than the metropolitan standard at 18.3%, with 60.3% of homes held under a mortgage and 21.4% occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, below the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $396 compared to $390 across the metropolis.
On a nationwide basis, mortgage commitments in Diggers Rest sit below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Diggers Rest counted 1,933 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,781 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 76.2% of households, led by couples with children at 36.2%, couples without children at 27.8%, and single-parent households at 10.8%. Non-family households represent the remaining 23.8%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 21.5% and group living situations at 2.4%. Average household occupancy aligns with the Greater Melbourne standard at 2.6 people per home.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.0% of adults in Diggers Rest hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 518 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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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Attainment levels for higher education present an area for development in Diggers Rest, where the proportion of residents holding university qualifications sits at 26.0%, well below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Among tertiary graduates, bachelor degrees account for 18.0%, postgraduate degrees represent 5.3%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.7%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational credentials feature strongly, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications comprising certificates (26.4%) and advanced diplomas (13.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 26.3% of the population actively enrolled in an educational institution.
This proportion encompasses 10.0% attending primary school, 5.2% in secondary education, and 3.6% engaged in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Diggers Rest reaches 34 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 infrastructure in Diggers Rest includes 34 operational passenger stops comprising bus services. These network points are connected across 5 individual routes, delivering 1,544 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is favorable, with residents living an average of 262 meters from their closest boarding point. Due to the area's suburban nature, outbound commuting predominates, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys and rail transit capturing 9%. Household vehicle ownership stands above the metropolitan baseline at 1.6 per dwelling, while 25.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census during a period influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Transit services maintain an operational schedule of 220 trips per day across the network, translating to an average of roughly 45 weekly trips for each designated stop.
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71.7% of residents in Diggers Rest report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 assessments by AreaSearch based on chronic illness and mortality metrics point to lower-than-average outcomes in Diggers Rest, with standard health issues appearing at typical rates overall but rising above national norms among older age brackets. In addition, private health insurance uptake is comparatively strong, covering approximately 55% of the local population (~4,136 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments in the community, diagnosed among 9.6 and 9.0% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to the 72.6% benchmark observed across Greater Melbourne.
Health measures across working-age cohorts are standard, whereas seniors, who comprise 9.0% of the population (678 people) versus 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, experience greater health challenges and rank lower nationally than the community as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Diggers Rest is largely Australian-born, at 75.1% of residents, with 24.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.8%) and English (20.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Diggers Rest ranks above most local markets, with 24.9% of residents born abroad and 24.7% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious group, representing 47.2% of the population. A particularly noticeable variation appears in the Other religious category, which accounts for 5.5% locally compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Diggers Rest are Australian at 23.8% (outpacing the regional proportion of 18.4%), English at 20.7%, and Other at 10.8%.
Distinct differences also emerge across specific cultural lineages, with Maltese ancestry notably elevated at 3.0% (versus 1.1% regionally), Croatian at 1.3% (versus 0.7%), and Polish at 1.2% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Diggers Rest is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 29.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Diggers Rest is heavily weighted toward working-age adults with dependents. Based on AreaSearch's August 2026 estimates, 41.0% of residents belong to the 25 - 44 age cohort compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while seniors aged 65+ account for just 9.0% against 15.1% regionally. The median age is estimated at 32 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and below the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the mature adult group aged 45 - 64 has declined from 19.7% to an estimated 18.1%.
Within younger cohorts, the 25 to 34 demographic reduced from 24.6% to an estimated 21.0%, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 16.9% to 20.0%, without incoming younger cohorts to balance the change. Projections to 2041 indicate that the largest absolute expansion will occur among young to middle-aged adults, adding 2,298 residents (74%) to reach 5,390, while senior cohorts will see the fastest relative growth, surging 151% to 1,703 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Diggers Rest
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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 9 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 696 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,237 at the 2021 Census → 7,535 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 (210041539). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.