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Doncaster has an estimated 28,389 residents, up from 24,814 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,575 people, or 14.4%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 444 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 91.8% of that increase. That puts 3,237 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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Based on analysis by AreaSearch, Doncaster is home to approximately 28,389 residents as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,575 people (14.4%) from the 24,814 people counted in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 28,353 from June 2025 alongside 444 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3,237 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quarter of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The 14.4% increase since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA3 area (7.8%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 91.8% of the net gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas where this dataset is unavailable, estimations are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, using a weighted aggregation method to transition LGA data to SA2 levels. Growth rates across different age cohorts from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest a major population expansion in the top national quartile, with the locality projected to add 9,499 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 33.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
935 new dwellings have been approved in Doncaster over the past five years, an average of 187 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 154 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 29% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 153, broadly in line with 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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Doncaster has averaged approximately 187 residential building approvals per year, summing up to 935 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 141 approvals have been documented so far. Because an average of 3.5 people moved to the neighborhood for every new home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new housing supply, a dynamic that typically spurs price appreciation and heightens competition among buyers, while new residences are built with a mean value of $525,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end market with premium housing options.
Additionally, commercial projects valued at $138.2 million have been approved this financial year, pointing to robust commercial development activity. Compared to the wider Greater Melbourne area, Doncaster shows a somewhat higher rate of construction activity (23.0% higher than the regional per capita average over the 5 year period), which helps maintain options for buyers while supporting demand for existing homes, even though building pace has slowed recently. Newly built dwellings consist of 29.0% separate houses and 71.0% medium and high-density options. This emphasis on denser housing configurations offers more attainable price points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and those purchasing their first home. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 53.0%), reflecting a decrease in available development land and adapting to changing lifestyles and affordability constraints. With roughly 198 people per dwelling approval, Doncaster exhibits the typical traits of a growing area. Future estimates indicate that Doncaster will gain 9,463 residents by 2041 (according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Should current construction paces persist, the supply of new housing may fail to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving stronger property price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Doncaster
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Doncaster, worth an estimated $10.8 billion. A further 146 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $125.4 billion. 36 are already under construction and 62 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major developments have a significant impact on local area trends. AreaSearch has identified a total of 43 projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent initiatives include Eastern Freeway Upgrades, North East Link - Doncaster Interchange Upgrades, Westfield Doncaster Expansion, and 686 Doncaster Apartments, with the key developments detailed below.
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Eastern Freeway Upgrades
A massive overhaul of the Eastern Freeway as part of the North East Link Program, delivered in three packages. The upgrade adds 45km of new express lanes and Melbourne's first 7km dedicated express busway. Major milestones as of May 2026 include the approval of the Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the Tram Road to Springvale Road section and ongoing 'Mega Lift' operations at Bulleen Road. The project features 11km of new noise walls, 10km of upgraded shared paths, and a new bridge over the Yarra River, aimed at increasing peak speeds to 85km/h and saving 11 minutes for commuters.
North East Link - Doncaster Interchange Upgrades
Major reconstruction of the Doncaster Interchange as part of the North East Link and Eastern Freeway Upgrades. The existing Doncaster Road bridge was demolished in early January 2026 and is being rebuilt taller and wider to carry 10 lanes of traffic and accommodate Melbourne's first dedicated Eastern Busway beneath. A new multi-level car park (435 spaces), three longer bus platforms, a passenger services building, and improved pedestrian and cycling links form the upgraded Doncaster Park and Ride.The city-side of the new bridge is now open to traffic, with the Doncaster interchange targeted for completion in late 2026. The park and ride building is targeted for 2027, with the Eastern Busway opening in 2028 alongside the broader North East Link.
Doncaster Park and Ride Upgrade
Major upgrade of Doncaster Park and Ride as part of the Eastern Busway and North East Link Program. Works include a new multi-level car park with 435 spaces, three new bus platforms, passenger services building, improved walking and cycling links, bicycle parking, Drop and Go facilities and direct connection to the Eastern Busway. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion expected in 2028.
Suburban Rail Loop - Doncaster Station
Doncaster Station is a key underground component of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) North, providing the first-ever rail connection to the Manningham LGA. Located at Doncaster Hill, the project involves a deep-level station designed to link the eastern suburbs to Melbourne Airport via Box Hill and Heidelberg. The precinct planning focuses on high-density urban renewal, with the area expected to accommodate over 9,000 residents by 2046.
Doncaster Hill Major Activity Centre
58-hectare sustainable high-density mixed-use urban village development in Doncaster. Designed to accommodate significant residential growth alongside employment for 8,000 people, incorporating sustainable design principles, high-density residential developments, and enhanced public transport connections.
Koonung Creek Trail Upgrade
Upgrade and realignment of the Koonung Creek Trail along the Eastern Freeway corridor, delivered as part of the North East Link Program's Eastern Freeway Upgrades and North East Link Tunnels. The works form part of more than 34km of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths across the program, including 18km of new and upgraded shared paths on the Eastern Freeway Upgrades alone. Scope includes a widened trail of at least three metres to separate pedestrians and cyclists, a new connection under Doncaster Road linking Koonung Creek Reserve and Valda Wetlands and improving access to Doncaster Park and Ride, a new connection under Bulleen Road, new walking and cycling bridges at Estelle Street (a 133 metre cable-stayed structure widened from 1.5 metres to four metres) and Heyington Avenue, a new bridge over the realigned Koonung Creek in Koonung Creek Linear Reserve, additional bridges between Tram and Middleborough roads near Eram Park, and the two hectare Yarra Link green bridge over Bulleen Road connecting the trail to Bulleen Park for the first time.New wetlands, BBQ areas, rest stops and extensive landscaping are being delivered at Koonung Creek Reserve in Balwyn North, with at least two trees planted for every tree removed. The Estelle Street and Heyington Avenue walking and cycling bridges opened in December 2025. Works are progressing through 2026 with staged trail closures and on-street detours, including creek realignment in Doncaster from May 2026 and a construction area near Applewood Retirement Village between Sargent Street and Tram Road. Progressive reopening of the trail south of the freeway between Balwyn Road and Elgar Road is scheduled for late 2026, with full delivery aligned to the 2028 opening of the upgraded Eastern Freeway and North East Link.
666 Doncaster Road Apartments
Approved 13-storey mixed-use tower with 161 dwellings, restaurant and retail at ground, and basement parking. Design by Plus Architecture for Brabian Investments. Council issued a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit in 2017; no clear evidence of construction commencement as of Aug 2025.
9-11 Clay Drive Apartments
A 5-storey residential development offering 36 modern apartments including 7 one-bedroom, 12 two-bedroom, 16 three-bedroom, and 1 four-bedroom options. Designed by Cornetta Partners Architects with landscaping by John Patrick Landscape Architects, the development features contemporary aesthetics with functional design across 2 buildings on a 1890mý site.
14,318 residents of Doncaster are employed, from a labour force of 15,167. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 61.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong presence of professionals, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.7% over the last year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 14,318, while the unemployment rate was 0.8% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate was considerably lower (61.8% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate that a high 35.0% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Conversely, manufacturing is under-represented, employing only 4.9% of the local workforce compared to 7.2% across Greater Melbourne. The area is predominantly residential and appears to provide few local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of working residents to the local working population in the Census. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 1.7% while the labor force expanded by 2.5%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1% and the labor force by 2.3%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Doncaster. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model growth scenarios. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation among sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests Doncaster's employment could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (this serves as a basic weighted extrapolation for context and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Doncaster is $1,595 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $721 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,041 a year against an average of $66,963. 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Doncaster SA2 recorded a median income of $48,041 and an average income of $66,963. These figures are close to the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 for Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $52,663 and an average of $73,405 as of March 2026. Census findings indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in Doncaster are moderate, falling between the 32nd and 41st percentiles.
The largest income group consists of the 29.7% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (8,431 residents), which is similar to the regional proportion of 32.8%. Housing affordability is a significant challenge, with residents retaining only 82.0% of their income, ranking in the 39th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Doncaster had 9,892 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 27% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 28.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing mix in Doncaster at the time of the last Census consisted of 53.2% houses and 46.8% other dwelling types (including apartments, semi-detached, and alternative homes), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Home ownership was significantly more common in Doncaster than in metropolitan Melbourne, standing at 39.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.5%) or rented (32.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $450 was also higher than the metro average of $390.
On a national level, Doncaster's mortgage repayments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doncaster counted 9,892 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,317 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 70.6%, which includes 29.5% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 11.1% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.4%, with single-person households at 26.0% and group households representing 3.3%. The median household size is 2.4 residents, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.0% of adults in Doncaster hold a university qualification, including 28.6% with a bachelor degree and 13.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 10.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,609 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,114 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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Residents in Doncaster exhibit high levels of educational attainment, with 45.0% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to national and state averages of 30.4% and 33.4%. This high educational level positions the population well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 28.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (13.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational qualifications are held by 21.8% of the population aged 15 and over, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (10.6%). Participation in study is very strong, with 27.8% of local residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 7.8% attending tertiary institutions, 7.1% in primary school, and 6.5% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Doncaster reaches 103 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 options in Doncaster include 103 active bus stops. These stops are served by 33 routes, which together facilitate 6,188 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is excellent, with residents living an average of 193 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 82%, and buses accounting for 9%. Car ownership averages 1.1 vehicles per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 35.0%, worked from home (according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements).
Services run at an average frequency of 884 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 60 weekly trips per stop. The map highlights the 100 closest stops to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.1% of residents in Doncaster report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show excellent results for Doncaster, with AreaSearch evaluations indicating low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic illnesses across all age groups, while private health insurance coverage is slightly lower than the SA2 average at about 52% of the population (~14,790 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent chronic health conditions in the locality are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.7% and 5.3% of residents respectively, whereas 75.1% of the population reported having no chronic medical issues compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the population (6,132 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Seniors in the area display strong overall health outcomes, though they rank lower nationally than the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.5% of Doncaster residents were born overseas and 60.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (31.6%) and English (12.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Doncaster stands out as a highly multicultural community, with 60.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 56.5% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, followed by 43.2% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, accounting for 6.9% of local residents compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Doncaster are Chinese at 31.6% of the population (substantially higher than the metropolitan average of 6.5%), Other at 13.2%, and English at 12.4% (notably lower than the regional average of 20.1%).
Other significant ethnic groups include Greek at 7.2% (compared to 2.7% regionally), Korean at 1.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Italian at 5.7% (compared to 5.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doncaster is 40. 27.2% 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 in Doncaster is 40 years, which is slightly older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is notably larger than the regional average (7.9% locally), whereas children aged 5 - 14 are under-represented (9.4%). Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 14.0% to 15.3% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 11.2%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 1,401 people (44%) from 3,168 to 4,570.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doncaster
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 23 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 — 444 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,814 at the 2021 Census → 28,389 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 (207021157). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.