Diggers Rest

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DemographicsPopulation Growth in Diggers Rest

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Diggers Rest has an estimated 7,527 residents, up from 5,237 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,290 people, or 43.7%. Growth has averaged 9.8% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 691 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Diggers Rest stands at approximately 7,527 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 2,290 people (43.7%) from the 5,237 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The fluctuation is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 7,434 alongside 691 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 145 persons per square kilometer, which offers substantial space per individual and opportunities for subsequent expansion. The 43.7% expansion rate of Diggers Rest since the 2021 census outpaced the state (9.3%) and the national benchmark, positioning it as a primary growth corridor.

This upward trend was mostly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 70.1% of the total population rise in recent times, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, modified through a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Age bracket growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic forecasts, the locality is expected to experience exceptional growth within the top 10 percent of areas nationwide, adding 7,380 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which represents a total rise of 96.8% over the 16 years.

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What is the latest population estimate for the Diggers Rest SA2?
Total population for the Diggers Rest SA2 was estimated to be approximately 7,527 as at May 26. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 7,434 from the ABS up to June 2025.
How has the population in the Diggers Rest SA2 changed since 2021?
The diggers rest sa2 has added approximately 2,290 people and shown a 43.73% increase from the 5,237 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
What is the population density in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The population density in the Diggers Rest SA2 is estimated at 145 persons per square kilometer based on the latest population estimate.
How much has the population grown over the past 10 years in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Diggers Rest SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 12.7% per annum.
What are the main drivers of population growth in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Population growth in the Diggers Rest SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (70.1%), Natural increase (24.1%), Overseas migration (5.8%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 70.1% of overall population gains.

Residential SupplyHousing Development & Building Approvals in Diggers Rest

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1,172 new dwellings have been approved in Diggers Rest over the past five years, an average of 234 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 31 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 181 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 133, well below 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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Dwelling approvals in Diggers Rest have averaged approximately 234 annually, resulting in 1,172 total residential approvals over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 122 approvals have been documented. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, there was an average of 2.4 new residents per year per dwelling, indicating a solid level of demand that should protect housing values. Newly built homes carry an average construction value of $243,000, which sits below regional averages and provides more budget-friendly options for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $235,000 during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential focus of the locality.

Per capita, Diggers Rest records 136.0% more new dwelling approvals than Greater Melbourne, offering prospective buyers plenty of options despite a recent deceleration in building speed. This volume of construction is significantly higher than the national average, showing that builders have high confidence in the local market. Detached houses make up 96.0% of the new building activity, while townhouses or apartments constitute 4.0%, preserving the established low-density profile of the suburb and catering to families who prioritize space. The ratio of approximately 34 people per dwelling approval is typical of an expanding growth corridor. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future population projections indicate that Diggers Rest will add 7,287 residents by 2041. Construction volumes are progressing in line with these population projections, although homebuyers could face increased rivalry as the number of residents rises.

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How many dwelling approvals have occurred in the Diggers Rest SA2 recently?
Dwelling approval activity in the the Diggers Rest SA2 area has seen 427 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Diggers Rest SA2's current population of 7,527 has been supported by 234 approvals on average over recent years.
How does the Diggers Rest SA2's development activity compare to the broader region?
The Diggers Rest SA2 has seen 4.16 approvals per 100 people in recent years, compared to 0.9 approvals in the broader region. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 34 people in the Diggers Rest SA2, compared to one for every 125 in the broader region.
Is the Diggers Rest SA2 keeping up with housing demand?
With the population expected to increase by 7,287 people by 2041, around 3,644 new dwellings will be necessary. Recent approval levels may be insufficient to meet these forecasts, considering the census average of 2.0 persons per dwelling.
What has been the trend in development approvals over the past five years in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Diggers Rest SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 234, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
How many dwellings will be needed to accommodate future population growth in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The population in the Diggers Rest SA2 is expected to grow by 7,287 people by 2041, necessitating approximately 3,644 new dwellings. This calculation is based on the current census average of 2.0 persons per dwelling in the area.
How does recent development compare to population growth in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Over the past five years, the population in the Diggers Rest SA2 has grown by approximately 5,500 people, while 1,172 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 4.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
Are there opportunities for residential developers in the Diggers Rest SA2?
With dwelling approval activity running at an average of 234 approvals per year and a population of 7,527, the market appears to be reasonably balanced between supply and demand, presenting moderate opportunities for well-positioned developments. With the population expected to increase by 7,287 people by 2041, around 3,644 new dwellings will be necessary. Current approval trends may be insufficient to meet forecast demand, indicating strong development opportunities.
Approvals Pipeline Development applications near Diggers Rest

Development applications around Diggers Rest

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Application search is not available in Victoria. AreaSearch holds 23 applications for Diggers Rest, but they are a record of past activity rather than a current register. Victoria has no state-wide planning portal and its council coverage is uneven, so we have switched the search off here rather than return partial answers. We are currently investigating a solution. No credits are charged for Victorian applications, and building approvals from the ABS and the major projects we track are unaffected.

SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Project PipelineInfrastructure & Major Projects in Diggers Rest

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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Diggers Rest, worth an estimated $2.06 billion. A further 161 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $73 billion. 72 are already under construction and 50 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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Changes to local infrastructure, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 40 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. Prominent developments include the Diggers Rest Town Centre, Grandview Estate, Nightjar Estate, and Mary St, Diggers Rest, with the following list highlighting those of greatest interest.

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What are some of the major infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Diggers Rest SA2?
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Diggers Rest SA2 include: Diggers Rest Town Centre (Planning); Grandview Estate (Construction); Nightjar Estate (Planning); Mary St, Diggers Rest (Construction); and Diggers Rest Station Precinct (Level Crossing Removals and Station Upgrades) (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
What types of infrastructure projects are impacting the Diggers Rest SA2?
Infrastructure development impacting the Diggers Rest SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
What is the scale of infrastructure investment impacting the Diggers Rest SA2?
Infrastructure investment analysis indicates substantial capital deployment exceeding $3.1 billion in projects that will impact the extended area, with a notable concentration of investment within the immediate the Diggers Rest SA2 vicinity.
How does the Diggers Rest SA2's infrastructure development compare to other areas?
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Diggers Rest SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 39thth percentile.
Diggers Rest Town Centre
Category: Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
Stage: Planning | Est. Comp: 2027
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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.

Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal

The Village Diggers Rest Retail and Entertainment Precinct
Category: Retail
Stage: Construction | Est. Comp: 2026
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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.

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Vantage Bloomdale by AVID Property Group
Category: Residential Development
Stage: Construction | Est. Comp: 2026
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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.

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Grandview Estate
Category: Communities
Stage: Construction | Est. Comp: 2030
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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.

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Davis Vineyard House & Land Estate
Category: Residential Development
Stage: Construction | Est. Comp: 2030

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.

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Diggers Rest Station Precinct (Level Crossing Removals and Station Upgrades)
Category: Transport & Logistics
Stage: Completed | Est. Comp: 2025
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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.

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Mary St, Diggers Rest
Category: Residential Development
Stage: Construction | Est. Comp: 0

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.

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Nightjar Estate
Category: Residential Development
Stage: Planning | Est. Comp: 2032
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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.

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Jobs & IndustryEmployment Trends in Diggers Rest

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4,296 residents of Diggers Rest are employed, from a labour force of 4,422. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 76.5%. 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 5,652, 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 features a capable workforce employed across multiple industries, with a jobless rate of only 2.8% and stable employment patterns over the past year. In March 2026, there were 4,296 working residents, and the unemployment rate sat 1.9% below the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne. The labor force participation rate is high at 76.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. According to Census data, 25.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The transport, postal & warehousing category is highly concentrated, with a local employment share that is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 6.0% of workers in Diggers Rest compared to 10.1% in Greater Melbourne. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident labor force suggests the suburb offers a limited number of local jobs. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that for the year ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 0.6% and total employment fell by 0.3%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% increase in the labor force, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Future local employment trends can be examined using the national occupational forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate employment growth. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these national industry trends onto the existing workforce profile of Diggers Rest suggests local employment could expand by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for comparison that does not incorporate local population forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions - Employment

What is the employment situation in the Diggers Rest SA2?
As of March 2026, the Diggers Rest SA2 has approximately 4,296 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.8%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
How does the Diggers Rest SA2's unemployment rate compare to the broader region?
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the Diggers Rest SA2 stands at 2.8%, which is 1.9 percentage points below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
What are the major employment sectors in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The employment landscape in the Diggers Rest SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (12.6% of employment), construction (12.1%), and transport, postal & warehousing (10.7%). Other significant employers include retail trade and education & training.
How has employment changed recently in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Over the past year to March 2026, the Diggers Rest SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fall. By comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
What is the workforce participation rate in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The workforce participation rate in the Diggers Rest SA2 is 76.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Melbourne average of 70.2%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
Which industries are over-represented in the Diggers Rest SA2's employment market?
The diggers rest sa2 shows notable specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 10.7% of the local workforce compared to 5.2% regionally. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.1, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
What are the employment growth prospects for the Diggers Rest SA2?
Based on Jobs and Skills Australia projections applied to the Diggers Rest SA2's industry mix, employment is expected to grow by 6.2% over the next five years and 12.9% over ten years. This compares to national growth expectations of 6.6% over five years. Steady growth is anticipated across multiple sectors, providing diverse employment opportunities.
How does the job market in the Diggers Rest SA2 compare nationally?
The diggers rest sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 8.9% decline, ranking 34.0th out of 37 regions nationally.
What employment opportunities exist for skilled workers in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Skilled workers will find good opportunities in the Diggers Rest SA2, with skilled sectors accounting for 32.7% of employment. Key sectors for skilled workers include health care & social assistance (12.6%), education & training (8.8%), and professional & technical (6.0%). With projected employment growth of 6.2% over five years, demand for skilled workers is expected to remain strong.

EarningsHousehold Income in Diggers Rest

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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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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the Diggers Rest SA2 have a median income of $64,070 and an average income of $71,938. This exceeds national averages, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting these figures for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $70,234 (median) and $78,858 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual earnings in Diggers Rest around the 71st percentile nationally.

Income distribution figures show that 43.5% of the local population (3,274 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, while this cohort represents 32.8% of the broader region. Housing costs absorb 16.7% of earnings, yet disposable income remains at the 65th percentile, and the local SEIFA income measure places the suburb in the 6th decile.

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What is the median taxable income in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Diggers Rest SA2 is approximately $70,234. The official ATO data from FY-23 recorded a median of $64,070.
What is the average taxable income in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Diggers Rest SA2 is approximately $78,858. The official ATO data from FY-23 recorded an average of $71,938.
How does the median taxable income in the Diggers Rest SA2 compare to the region?
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Diggers Rest SA2 is approximately $70,234 compared to $63,238 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-23 shows $64,070 and $57,688 respectively.
How does the average taxable income in the Diggers Rest SA2 compare to the region?
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Diggers Rest SA2 is approximately $78,858 compared to $82,395 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-23 shows $71,938 and $75,164 respectively.
What are the main income cohorts in the Diggers Rest SA2 according to the 2021 Census?
As per the 2021 Census, the income bracket containing the largest proportion (~43.5% / 3,274 persons) of the Diggers Rest SA2's population is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
How do the main income cohorts in the Diggers Rest SA2 compare to the region?
The largest income cohort in the Diggers Rest SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 43.5% of the population. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's largest income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.8% of its population, according to the 2021 Census.
What is the median household income in the Diggers Rest SA2 according to the 2021 Census?
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Diggers Rest SA2 is $2,009/wk.
What is the median family income in the Diggers Rest SA2 according to the 2021 Census?
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Diggers Rest SA2 is $2,241/wk.
What is the median personal income in the Diggers Rest SA2 according to the 2021 Census?
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Diggers Rest SA2 is $994/wk.
How does the Diggers Rest SA2's income rank nationally?
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Diggers Rest SA2 is higher than average nationally, with the median assessed at $64,070 while the average income stands at $71,938. This contrasts to Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $70,234 (median) and $78,858 (average) as of March 2026.
What is the disposable income in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The estimated disposable income in the Diggers Rest SA2 is $7,253 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
How does the Diggers Rest SA2's disposable income compare to the region?
The diggers rest sa2's disposable income is $7,253 compared to $6,948 for Greater Melbourne, based on AreaSearch analysis.

Housing StockHousing & Dwellings in Diggers Rest

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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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Diggers Rest consisted of 92.2% separate houses and 7.8% alternative dwellings like semi-detached properties, apartments, or other structures, whereas Greater Melbourne recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The level of outright home ownership stood at 18.3%, lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (60.3%) or rented (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage cost of $1,800 was below the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $396 was slightly higher than the metropolitan median of $390.

Across Australia, mortgage payments in Diggers Rest are lower than the national average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.

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What percentage of homes are owned vs rented in the Diggers Rest SA2?
In the Diggers Rest SA2, 18.3% of homes are owned outright, 60.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 21.4% are rented.
What percentage of dwellings in the Diggers Rest SA2 are houses?
According to the latest data, 92.2% of dwellings in the Diggers Rest SA2 are houses.
What percentage of dwellings in the Diggers Rest SA2 are apartments or units?
In the Diggers Rest SA2, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 7.8% being semi-detached dwellings.
What is the level of outright home ownership in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Outright home ownership in the Diggers Rest SA2 stands at 18.3%, compared to 30.7% in Greater Melbourne.
What is the median monthly mortgage repayment in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Diggers Rest SA2 is $1,800, compared to $2,000 in Greater Melbourne.
What is the median weekly rent in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The median weekly rent in the Diggers Rest SA2 is $396, compared to $390 in Greater Melbourne.
What is the distribution of rental prices in the Diggers Rest SA2?
In the Diggers Rest SA2, 0.8% of rentals are $0-149/week, 20.9% are $150-349/week, 77.6% are $350-649/week, 0.0% are $650-949/week, and 0.8% are $950+/week.
What is the average monthly housing cost in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Diggers Rest SA2 is $1,452, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
What percentage of income do residents spend on housing in the Diggers Rest SA2?
In the Diggers Rest SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 20.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.7% of their income on rent.
How crowded are homes in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Diggers Rest SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
How does housing affordability in the Diggers Rest SA2 compare to the region?
Housing affordability in the Diggers Rest SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 20.7% of income on repayments (vs 24.3% regionally), while renters spend 19.7% of income on rent (vs 20.5% regionally).
What types of dwellings are most common in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The dwelling mix in the Diggers Rest SA2 consists of 92.2% detached houses, 7.8% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
What is the weighted average housing cost based on tenure mix in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Factoring in the ownership distribution, the weighted average monthly housing cost is approximately $1,452. This accounts for outright owners paying no housing costs, mortgage holders paying $1,800/month, and renters paying $1,715/month.
How affordable is housing in the Diggers Rest SA2 relative to local incomes?
Housing in Diggers Rest consumes approximately 16.7% of median household income ($8,699 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
How do proposed developments compare to existing housing types in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Recent development applications in Diggers Rest show attached dwellings contributing 8% of approvals compared to 8% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 92% of applications versus 92% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.

HouseholdsHousehold Composition in Diggers Rest

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Diggers Rest counted 1,933 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,778 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 comprise the majority of households at 76.2%, which is made up of couples with children (36.2%), couples without children (27.8%), and single-parent homes (10.8%). Non-family households account for 23.8% of the total, consisting of single-person households at 21.5% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions - Households

How many households are in the Diggers Rest SA2?
As of the 2021 Census, the Diggers Rest SA2 had 1,933 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 43.7% to an estimated 2,778 households today.
What is the typical household size?
The median household size in the Diggers Rest SA2 is 2.6 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Melbourne and reflects the area's household composition mix.
What types of households are most common?
Family households dominate at 76.2% of all households. The remaining households consist of lone person households (21.5%), group households (2.4%), and other household types (0.1%).
How are families structured in the area?
Among the 1,472 family households, 36.2% are couples with children, 27.8% are couples without children at home, and 10.8% are single parent families. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
How does the Diggers Rest SA2 compare to regional household patterns?
Compared to Greater Melbourne, the Diggers Rest SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 76.2% (versus 70.9% regionally). This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
What is the average family size?
Families in the Diggers Rest SA2 have an average of 1.3 children, slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 1.4. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
What are the marriage patterns in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Marriage patterns reveal 45.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 40.4% have never married. This compares to 47.0% married and 38.0% never married across Greater Melbourne.
How significant are single-person households?
Single-person households represent 21.5% of all households in the Diggers Rest SA2, similar to the regional average of 24.8%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Are shared living arrangements common?
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.4% of households, well below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.3%. This low rate suggests limited student or young professional shared accommodation.
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EducationSchools & Education in Diggers Rest

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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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The locality shows lower rates of higher education, with university qualifications held by 26.0% of residents, a rate below the 37.0% recorded for Greater Melbourne. This highlights an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 18.0%, postgraduate degrees account for 5.3%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.7%. Vocational education is prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, split between advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (26.4%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 26.3% of residents enrolled in an educational program.

This includes 10.0% attending primary school, 5.2% in secondary education, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.

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What percentage of people in the Diggers Rest SA2 have university qualifications?
26.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Diggers Rest SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 37.0% in the broader region.
What percentage of people in the Diggers Rest SA2 have no formal qualifications?
34.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Diggers Rest SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.2% regionally.
How does the Diggers Rest SA2's education level compare to national averages?
The diggers rest sa2 ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
What types of qualifications are most common in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The most common qualifications in the Diggers Rest SA2 are: Certificate (26.4%), Bachelor Degree (18.0%), Advanced Diploma (13.3%).
What proportion of the Diggers Rest SA2's population is currently attending educational institutions?
26.3% of the population in the Diggers Rest SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, with 10.0% in primary school, 5.2% in secondary school, 3.6% at university.
What is the ICSEA score for schools in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Diggers Rest SA2 is 1032, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
How many schools are located within the Diggers Rest SA2?
There are 1 schools within the Diggers Rest SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What types of schools are available in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The diggers rest sa2 includes 1 primary school.

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AmenitiesServices & Amenities in Diggers Rest

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Getting AroundTransport & Commuting in Diggers Rest

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Public transport in Diggers Rest reaches 33 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 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 transport services in Diggers Rest include 33 active stops served by a mix of buses. These stops are utilized by 3 distinct routes, which combine to offer 1,427 passenger trips per week. Accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 262 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the suburb, most residents travel outside the area for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary commute mode at 89%, followed by trains at 9%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.6, which is higher than the regional average.

A high proportion of residents, 25.8%, work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit services average 203 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 43 weekly trips for each transport stop.

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How many public transport stops are in Diggers Rest?
There are 33 public transport stops within the Diggers Rest SA2.
How frequent are the transport services in Diggers Rest?
the Diggers Rest SA2 has 1,427 weekly trips across 3 routes, averaging 203 trips per day.
How far are residents from public transport in Diggers Rest?
On average, residential properties are 262 meters from the nearest transport stop.

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HealthcareHealth Services in Diggers Rest

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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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According to the health evaluations by AreaSearch, which analyze mortality rates and chronic illnesses, Diggers Rest experiences below-average health outcomes. The occurrence of common conditions among the general community is average, though it rises above the national average for older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 55% of the local population (~4,132 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues, affecting 9.6% and 9.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.

Health measures for working-age residents are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.3% of the population (697 people), which is lower than the metropolitan figure of 15.0%. Health indicators for senior residents present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local population.

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How many people in the Diggers Rest SA2 have private health insurance?
Around 54.9% of people in the Diggers Rest SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.7% in the broader region of Greater Melbourne.
What percentage of the population requires ongoing medical assistance in the Diggers Rest SA2?
In the Diggers Rest SA2, 4.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. This figure is slightly different from the regional average, where 5.5% of people in Greater Melbourne require similar assistance.
How prevalent is asthma in the Diggers Rest SA2?
9.6% of people in the Diggers Rest SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.3% of the population across Greater Melbourne is affected by asthma.
What percentage of people have diabetes in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Diabetes affects 3.9% of the the Diggers Rest SA2 population, while in the surrounding region, 4.1% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
What is the percentage of people with heart disease in the Diggers Rest SA2?
2.4% of people in the Diggers Rest SA2 have heart disease. Across the region of Greater Melbourne, 3.1% of the population is affected by heart disease.
How does the Diggers Rest SA2 compare to the region in terms of overall private health coverage?
In the Diggers Rest SA2, 54.9% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Melbourne sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.7%.

Ancestry & LanguageCultural Diversity in Diggers Rest

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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 is higher than in most local markets, with 24.9% of residents born outside Australia and 24.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 47.2% of the population. The most notable religious difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 5.5% of residents locally compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest ancestral groups in Diggers Rest are Australian at 23.8% of the population (higher than the metropolitan average of 18.4%), English at 20.7%, and Other at 10.8%.

There are also specific ethnic groups with elevated local representation, including Maltese at 3.0% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Croatian at 1.3% (compared to 0.7%), and Polish at 1.2% (compared to 0.8%).

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What is the level of cultural diversity in the Diggers Rest SA2?
Diggers Rest was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 24.9% of its population born overseas and 24.7% speaking a language other than English at home.
What is the most common religion in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The main religion in Diggers Rest was found to be Christianity, which makes up 47.2% of people in Diggers Rest. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 5.5% of the population, compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne.
What are the top countries of origin in the Diggers Rest SA2?
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Diggers Rest are Australian, comprising 23.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 18.4%, English, comprising 20.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 10.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 3.0% of Diggers Rest (vs 1.1% regionally), Croatian at 1.3% (vs 0.7%) and Polish at 1.2% (vs 0.8%).
How does the percentage of people born overseas compare to the regional average?
24.9% of the the Diggers Rest SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 37.3% regionally.
What percentage of the the Diggers Rest SA2 population speaks a language other than English at home?
24.7% of the population in the Diggers Rest SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 35.9% in the wider region.
How many people in the Diggers Rest SA2 identify as Australian Aboriginal?
1.0% of the the Diggers Rest SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 0.5% in the region.
What is the citizenship status of the population in the Diggers Rest SA2?
86.1% of the the Diggers Rest SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 81.1% in the wider region.

Age StructureAge Profile of Diggers Rest

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The median resident of Diggers Rest is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 29.7% 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 Diggers Rest is younger than the average of 37 years in Greater Melbourne and the national average of 38 years. Compared to the metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (19.8%) and a lower proportion aged 15 - 24 (9.4%). The 35 - 44 cohort is also well above the national rate of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 16.9% to 19.8% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort has increased from 11.8% to 13.3%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 24.6% to 20.3%.

Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, the age structure will change significantly, with the 35 to 44 cohort projected to grow by 91%, adding 1,363 residents to reach a total of 2,856.

Frequently Asked Questions - Age

What is the median age in the Diggers Rest SA2?
According to the latest data, the median age in the Diggers Rest SA2 is 32 years.
How does the Diggers Rest SA2's median age compare to broader areas?
At 32 years, Diggers Rest is 5 years younger than the Greater Melbourne average (37 years) and 6 years younger than the national average (38 years).
What age groups are over-represented in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The most over-represented age group in the Diggers Rest SA2 compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 19.8% of the population.
What age groups are under-represented in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The most under-represented age group in the Diggers Rest SA2 compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 9.4% of the population.
Are there age groups with notable population variances?
Yes, certain age groups in the Diggers Rest SA2 show significant variance compared to the Greater Melbourne region. The most over-represented age group is 0-4 year-olds (9.0% vs 5.6%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.6% vs 2.0%) and 75-84 year-olds (2.4% vs 5.1%).
What is the percentage of children (0-14 years) in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The percentage of children aged 0-14 years in the Diggers Rest SA2 is 22.3%.
What is the percentage of older people (65+ years) in the Diggers Rest SA2?
The percentage of people aged 65 and over in the Diggers Rest SA2 is 9.3%.

Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Diggers Rest

Data currency Refreshed

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 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 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 — 691 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,237 at the 2021 Census → 7,527 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 (210041539). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.

Common questions about this page

Why can the Diggers Rest SA2 boundary differ from the suburb boundary?
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
Where does the data on this Diggers Rest page come from?
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources — including ABS, Geoscience Australia, Valuer General, Provider directories, DEWR, JSA, State Transport Departments and ACARA — then aggregates them to the boundary shown and calculates the rankings, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments.
Is the Diggers Rest data on this page just from the 2021 Census?
No. Most of this page is maintained well beyond the Census. Sourced entirely from current releases: development & approvals (Jun 2026), property sales & rents (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and services & amenities (Jul 2026). Built on a Census baseline but carrying newer measures on top: population (to May 2026), age profile (to May 2026), employment (to Mar 2026), income (to FY 2023), education (to Aug 2026), transport (to Jul 2026) and health (to 2024). Population and age cohorts in particular are re-based to the latest ABS Estimated Resident Population rather than left at 2021 counts. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.

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