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Dingley Village has an estimated 10,772 residents, up from 10,499 at the 2021 Census — a change of 273 people, or 2.6%. That puts 1,488 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations, the local count of residents in Dingley Village stands at approximately 10,772 as of Aug 2026, representing an expansion of 273 people (2.6%) from the 10,499 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,770 as of June 2025 alongside 6 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With a density of 1,487 persons per square kilometer, the locality exceeds national benchmark averages tracked by AreaSearch. In recent times, population gains have been steered overwhelmingly by overseas migration, which made up around 93.0% of the net demographic increase.
Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as a base year for SA2 locations, supplemented where needed by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections adjusted via weighted aggregation methods. Furthermore, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are projected across the 2032 to 2041 span. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to rank within the lower quartile nationally, adding an estimated 212 persons through to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which equates to an overall gain of 1.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
58 new dwellings have been approved in Dingley Village over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building activity in Dingley Village generated 58 homes, maintaining an annual pace of roughly 11 new dwelling approvals. Between FY-22 and FY-26, an average of 0.6 people per year arrived per completed residence, showing that residential construction is matching or exceeding local demand, widening choices for purchasers, and offering capacity for demographic expansion beyond baseline forecasts, with new homes constructed at an average expected building cost of $524,000. Additionally, commercial development appears steady, evidenced by $9.6 million in commercial approvals logged this financial year.
Building activity in Dingley Village remains considerably subdued compared to Greater Melbourne, sitting 69.0% below regional average per person. Such constrained construction volumes tend to underpin valuations and buyer interest across established housing stock. Development rates are likewise below national norms, highlighting the suburb's established character and possible zoning or planning constraints. Of the incoming residential stock, standalone homes account for 73.0% while medium and high-density housing represents 27.0%, preserving a low-density suburban landscape oriented toward family purchasers desiring generous allotments. Generating approximately 1674 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the attributes of a thoroughly mature property market. Long-term demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipate that Dingley Village will add 210 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well positioned to satisfy this expected accommodation demand, fostering favorable dynamics for prospective buyers and enabling the area to absorb population growth in excess of current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Dingley Village
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dingley Village, worth an estimated $493 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $61.4 billion. 24 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Strategic planning policies and civil works significantly drive local community progression. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects expected to shape the locality. Notable developments encompass the Former Kingswood Golf Course Residential Development, Lower Dandenong Road Residential Village, Dingley Village Community Precinct - Stage 2, and Nature Park at Swallow Reserve, with further specifics on the most influential initiatives detailed below.
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Lower Dandenong Road Residential Village
Redevelopment of the existing Five Ways Caravan Park site into a residential village featuring 57 dwellings and a caretaker's house. The development includes ancillary communal facilities and represents a significant transformation of the site from caravan park use to permanent residential housing. The application includes removal of vegetation and alterations to road access in a Transport Zone 2. Reference number KP-2025/343 with Kingston City Council.
Former Kingswood Golf Course Residential Development
Redevelopment of the former 53.4-hectare Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village into approximately 941 residential lots across 15 stages. The Victorian Planning Minister approved the Development Plan in October 2025, with Kingston Council's subsequent VCAT appeal dismissed in December 2025 due to a missed filing deadline. A planning permit application is now being assessed. The project includes roads, cycleways, public open space covering 20 per cent of the site, and a new sporting and community centre.At least 10 per cent of homes will be designated as affordable housing. The development is expected to increase Dingley Village's population by 20 to 25 per cent and will unfold over approximately a ten-year horizon.
Roselle Townhomes
Roselle is a boutique residential community of 60 architect-designed two-storey townhomes by SOHO Living in Springvale South. The development offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes with contemporary open-plan layouts, landscaped streetscapes and premium finishes. Construction is underway with homes actively selling and completion targeted for late 2026.
Nature Park at Swallow Reserve
Development of a nature park within Swallow Reserve as part of the City of Kingston Urban Forest Strategy 2023-30. The project includes planting 22 new native trees and over 2,000 native plants to enhance tree coverage and support local habitats. Features include native shrub planting along the perimeter, boulder seating under the existing Swamp Gum, a granitic gravel path, and open lawn space for informal ball play. Construction commenced in late May 2025 with works delivered in two stages: path and seating area first, followed by plantings.The design was adjusted based on community consultation to include more lawn area for recreational use.
Kennedy Community Centre - Hawthorn Football Club Training Facility
The $113 million Kennedy Community Centre (KCC) is the new 28-hectare headquarters and elite training facility for the Hawthorn Football Club in Dingley Village. Stage 1 comprises the Harris Elite Training and Administration Facility with an MCG-sized oval, indoor training hall, high-performance gym, aquatic recovery areas, physiotherapy and medical suites, and an AFLW Community Oval with a 500-seat grandstand, full broadcast capability, and a three-level community pavilion. Both AFL and AFLW programs have equal high-performance environments.The facility is available for public community use for at least 20 hours per week and includes flexible education, indoor sports, and community spaces. Construction began February 2024, was completed September 2025, and the facility was officially opened on 17 November 2025. Hawthorn is the only AFL club to own its facility and the land outright. Funded by the club ($73 million), Australian Government ($15 million), Victorian Government ($15 million), Kingston City Council ($5 million), and the AFL ($5 million). Constructed by ADCO Constructions; architect Peddle Thorp.
Dingley Village Community Precinct - Stage 2
Stage 2 redevelopment of the Dingley Village Community Precinct, completed in late 2024 by contractor Alchemy Construct (designed by NBRS Architecture). Works delivered a new purpose-built early years education and care facility with four early years rooms (two kindergarten rooms and one occasional care room serving up to 66 children), flexible community programming and meeting spaces, maternal and child health and immunisation services, commercial kitchen, basketball court, a modern reception area and public amenities. The building features a wrap-around deck connecting to landscaped gardens with Australian natives.Marcus Rd Kindergarten relocated to the new facility on completion. Funded in part by a $3.6 million Victorian Government Building Blocks Capacity Building Grant. Part of a broader precinct masterplan that also includes future works at the Souter Pavilion.
Sandringham Village Streetscape Masterplan
A comprehensive streetscape improvement masterplan for Sandringham Village adopted by Bayside City Council in March 2020. Key features include widened footpaths with street trees along Station Street, a new public space at Waltham Street and Chalmers Avenue adjacent to the library, improved pedestrian movement and accessibility, and a station plaza upgrade. The detailed design phase was deferred and is now scheduled for 2025-26, with additional community engagement underway regarding a proposed partial pedestrianisation of Melrose Street.
Mordi Aquatic Centre
The Mordi Aquatic Centre is an $87 million state-of-the-art facility featuring a 50m indoor multi-purpose lap pool, learn-to-swim pool, warm water exercise pool, and leisure pool with a splash park. It includes wellness amenities such as a spa, sauna, and steam room, alongside a gymnasium, fitness areas, and a cafe. Designed for sustainability, it targets a 6 Star Green Star rating with an all-electric design. Construction is currently on track for completion in late 2026, with roofing complete and internal fit-outs underway.
6,113 residents of Dingley Village are employed, from a labour force of 6,212. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,611, about 80% 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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A highly capable labour force defines Dingley Village, supported by prominent industrial and manufacturing roles, a notably low jobless rate of 1.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 4.9%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,113, with local unemployment trailing the wider 4.8% level across Greater Melbourne by 3.2%, while labour force engagement aligned closely with the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 27.9% of local workers performed their duties remotely from home, a metric likely influenced by pandemic-era movement restrictions. The principal employment sectors engaging local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Manufacturing demonstrates notable concentration in the suburb, employing workers at 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 7.8% of employed locals, trailing the 10.1% benchmark seen across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between Census resident numbers and the local working population highlights that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 4.9% while the labour force expanded by 4.5%, reducing the jobless rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb 2.1% and its labour pool rise 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future workplace requirements can be assessed through national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, overall employment is projected to expand 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary widely. Aligning these sectoral projections with the resident workforce profile suggests Dingley Village employment could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a weighted industry extrapolation provided for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized demographic changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dingley Village is $1,981 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $798 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,898 a year against an average of $72,203. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO statistics at postcode level compiled for financial year 2023 show personal earnings in the Dingley Village SA2 outpacing national standards, recording a median of $59,898 and an average of $72,203, compared to Greater Melbourne medians of $57,688 and averages of $75,164. Adjusting for 9.62% Wage Price Index gains since financial year 2023 puts estimated figures at roughly $65,660 (median) and $79,149 (average) as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, aggregate income measures placed the suburb around the 56th percentile across the country. The most common income bracket comprises 31.2% of residents (3,360 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which closely matches the 32.8% regional proportion.
Disposable capacity remains solid with households retaining 87.4% of income following accommodation costs, positioning the suburb in the 7th decile for SEIFA economic resources.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dingley Village had 3,771 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,058 a month. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings indicate that separate houses represent 80.5% of local housing stock in Dingley Village, with 19.4% other dwellings encompassing apartments, semi-detached residences, and alternative options, whereas Melbourne metro recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership is substantially elevated at 47.0%, outpacing the metropolitan rate, while mortgaged properties account for 42.2% and tenanted homes represent 10.8%. Monthly mortgage commitments sit above metropolitan standards with a median of $2,058 against Melbourne metro's $2,000, and weekly median rent reached $450 compared to $390 across the wider metropolis. On a national scale, local repayments noticeably surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dingley Village counted 3,771 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements comprise 78.4% of all households in the suburb, broken down into couples with children at 40.5%, couples without children at 27.0%, and single parent families at 10.1%. Non-family living situations represent the remaining 21.6%, consisting of 20.1% lone person households and 1.4% group households. The typical domestic unit averages 2.7 people per household, exceeding the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.3% of adults in Dingley Village hold a university qualification, including 18.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,390 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,073 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the locality is relatively low, as 26.3% of the community holds higher education credentials compared with the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%, presenting a distinct focus area for educational development programs. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 18.8%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 4.7%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.8%. In contrast, vocational and technical training is widely held, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (20.6%). A substantial 27.8% of the local population is actively engaged in formal studies.
By learning level, this student cohort consists of 9.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dingley Village reaches 48 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 within Dingley Village comprises 48 active transport stops providing bus connections across 11 individual routes, which deliver a combined total of 2,979 weekly passenger trips. Proximity to transit is favorable, with residents generally situated 236 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential function, commuting is predominantly outbound, and private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 92%. Car ownership sits above the regional norm at 1.7 per dwelling, while 27.9% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially elevated by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit operations across the entire network average 425 trips per day, corresponding to roughly 62 weekly trips at each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.7% of residents in Dingley Village report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic illness indicators by AreaSearch reveal highly favorable health outcomes throughout Dingley Village, with younger demographics registering minimal incidence of common medical conditions. Furthermore, uptake of private health cover is solid, encompassing approximately 55% of the total population (~5,913 people). Among recorded chronic ailments, arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent, affecting 7.6 and 7.1% of residents respectively, whereas 69.7% of locals reported no ongoing health conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Well-being metrics for residents under 65 exceed standard benchmarks. People aged 65 and over represent 24.0% of the population (2,583 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%.
While older residents enjoy above-average health results, their national standing is comparatively lower than that of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.1% of Dingley Village residents were born overseas and 21.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.1%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Dingley Village exceeds that of most comparable communities, with 27.1% of residents born abroad and 21.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, adhered to by 55.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism shows a prominent local presence, accounting for 1.6% of residents against 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral origins based on parental birthplace, the three leading heritages in Dingley Village are English at 24.1%, Australian at 22.5%, and Other at 9.8%. Furthermore, several specific backgrounds show distinct local concentration relative to metropolitan figures: Hungarian lineage accounts for 0.5% (compared with 0.3% regionally), Greek ancestry represents 4.7% (versus 2.7%), and Sri Lankan heritage stands at 0.9% (relative to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dingley Village is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 20.5% 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 local age distribution clearly highlights Dingley Village as a retirement and lifestyle destination. Figures updated to August 2026 reveal that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 24.0% of the community compared to 15.1% in Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 19.5% versus 32.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age stands at 45, remaining consistent with the 2021 Census level and sitting 8 years higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census, where the Australian median was 38.
From the Census to present estimates, the retiree and senior demographic expanded from 22.2% to 24.0%. Projections through 2041 suggest older age brackets will experience the strongest growth, gaining 586 (23%) to reach 3,169 residents, whereas the numbers of young to middle aged adults alongside children and young adults are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dingley Village
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 Jun 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,499 at the 2021 Census → 10,772 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 (212041313). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.