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Doncaster East - North has an estimated 16,647 residents, up from 15,672 at the 2021 Census — a change of 975 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,601 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Doncaster East - North stands at approximately 16,647 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 975 people (6.2%) from the 2021 Census, when the count was 15,672 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 16,642 in June 2025 alongside 112 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting density of 2,601 persons per square kilometer ranks the location in the top quartile of all areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. Throughout the past ten years, Doncaster East - North has shown steady expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, ahead of the wider SA4 region.
Population expansion was driven almost entirely by overseas migration, which served as the sole source of population increases in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch uses projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 details are missing, AreaSearch applies the Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023, modifying them via a weighted aggregation method of population increases from the LGA to the SA2 tier. The age bracket growth rates calculated from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the span from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is projected to experience population growth above the national statistical area median, growing by 2,383 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, which represents a total increase of 14.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
369 new dwellings have been approved in Doncaster East - North over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 66 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 23% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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Doncaster East - North has recorded approximately 73 residential approvals annually, amounting to 369 dwellings during the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 31 approvals. Given an average of 1.4 new residents per year per approved home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply and demand appear closely aligned, yielding steady market conditions, though this has risen to 3.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to rising local interest and potential capacity bottlenecks. New structures carry an average construction value of $546,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market segment.
Furthermore, $6.0 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, which highlights the area's predominantly residential makeup. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, construction activity per person in Doncaster East - North is at roughly 75%, placing it in the 59th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation. Incoming residential development consists of 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density housing offers more accessible price points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the existing housing profile, which currently consists of 78.0% houses, due to the declining availability of building plots and changing preferences regarding lifestyle and affordability. With approximately 262 people per dwelling approval, Doncaster East - North exhibits the hallmarks of a low density area. Demographic projections indicate that Doncaster East - North will add 2,378 residents up to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Residential construction is keeping pace with this projected growth, though purchasers could face rising competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Doncaster East - North
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 Doncaster East - North, worth an estimated $640 million. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $86.1 billion. 30 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning schemes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 14 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the 1-15 Andersons Creek Road Mixed Use Development, The Pines Retirement Living, Arden Residences Doncaster East, and Donvale Residences, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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The Pines Retirement Living
Proposed multi-storey retirement living development situated at The Pines Shopping Centre. The project includes 283 independent living apartments, associated amenities, and integration with the existing shopping precinct. The site is co-owned and managed by JY Group and Haben Property Fund.
1-15 Andersons Creek Road Mixed Use Development
Mixed-use development site with town planning approval for 21 apartments, 21 townhouses, and 1 restaurant with 100 car spaces across a 5,328 sqm landholding with 124m street frontage in a Mixed Use Zone. The approved scheme by 2BSCENE DESIGN includes basement parking, communal recreational spaces, and landscaped buffers. The site is currently marketed for sale as a development opportunity with planning permit in place.
Serpell Residence Templestowe
Residential development comprising 10 townhouses on a 2,176 sqm corner site in Templestowe. Includes eight 4-bedroom townhouses and two 2-bedroom townhouses with varying bathroom and garage configurations. Features contemporary design in an established area.
Anderson Creek Townhomes
Comprising 58 luxury three, four, and five-bedroom townhomes designed by Rothelowman and developed by Wonder Property Group. Features spacious living areas, stone benchtops, timber floors, and private outdoor spaces directly connecting to Schafter Reserve.
Devon Plaza Redevelopment
Mixed-use redevelopment project within the Devon Plaza retail precinct. Following the 16.35 million AUD acquisition of the Woolworths site by Woolworths Group, the project envisions a new full-line supermarket integrated with shop-top apartments. This aligns with the Doncaster East Village Structure Plan to enhance the activity centre, improve connectivity, and create vibrant community spaces with medium-density housing.
Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Tram Road to Springvale Road
The third and easternmost package of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades, covering about 4.5 kilometres of the Eastern Freeway (M3) between Tram Road in Doncaster and Springvale Road in Nunawading. Delivered by VIDA Roads (formerly Major Road Projects Victoria) as part of the North East Link Program, the works add new express, local and through lanes with reconfigured entry and exit ramps between Tram Road and Middleborough Road to remove the merging and weaving that causes congestion today, three new freeway lanes from Middleborough Road to Springvale Road, and upgraded entry ramps at Springvale, Surrey and Wetherby roads.A new Intelligent Transport System and managed motorway technology will be installed across the section. Community outcomes include 1.6 kilometres of improved walking and cycling connections along the Koonung Creek Trail, new bridges to Eram Park at Eram Road and Koonung Creek, upgrades to the Cabena Street and Koonung Road bridges, upgraded underpasses at Station Street and Wetherby, Blackburn and Springvale roads, and reinstated open space at Eram Park and Junction Road Reserve. Quieter road surfaces and new and retained noise walls will meet Victoria's toughest traffic noise standard of 63 decibels by day and 58 decibels at night. The Urban Design and Landscape Plan was exhibited in September 2025, attracting 125 submissions, and was approved on 30 April 2026 with additional Koonung Creek Trail surface upgrades, improved bridge rails and screens, a larger grassed area at Eram Park, extra screen planting at Junction Road and Frank Sedgman reserves, creek-inspired colours for acrylic noise wall panels, and new drinking fountains and bicycle repair stations. Site establishment, traffic barrier installation, service relocations and gantry removals were completed through 2025 and early 2026, and major construction is now underway. The section is scheduled to open in 2028 alongside the North East Link tunnels and the M80 Ring Road Completion. The Synergy consortium of CPB Contractors, BMD Constructions and Arup is the delivery contractor.
The Pines Shopping Centre Ambience Uplift
Ambience uplift project for triple supermarket anchored centre (Coles, ALDI, Woolworths) with Kmart and over 100 specialty stores. Enhanced lighting, flooring, wayfinding, and customer experience improvements.
1026-1030 Doncaster Road Luxury Apartments
A landmark development featuring 107 luxury apartments on a 4,200 sqm site. The amended planning permit removed one basement level and increased building height to improve internal layouts and amenity. Located at a corner site surrounded by shopping centres with easy access to the Eastern Freeway.
8,319 residents of Doncaster East - North are employed, from a labour force of 8,677. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 62.5%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 13,823, about 83% 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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The workforce in Doncaster East - North is highly qualified, with professional services representing a major employment sector, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.4% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,319, and the unemployment rate was 0.6% lower than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while workforce participation is considerably lower at 62.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. According to Census records, a high proportion of residents, 36.0%, worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. The locality shows a distinct concentration in professional & technical fields, with a share of employment that is 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction industry employs only 7.2% of local workers, which is below the 9.7% average for Greater Melbourne. The count of Census working population relative to the resident population indicates that this largely residential area offers few local jobs. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 1.4% while the labour force expanded by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to increase by 1.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on future demand in Doncaster East - North. These forecasts, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local employment distribution suggests that employment in Doncaster East - North will rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Doncaster East - North is $1,934 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $704 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,813 a year against an average of $67,021. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that incomes in the Doncaster East - North SA2 are close to the national average, with a median of $48,813 and an average of $67,021. This is lower than the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at approximately $53,509 for the median and $73,468 for the average as of March 2026. Income data from the 2021 Census places local household income in the 61st percentile ($1,934 weekly), while individual income sits in the 29th percentile.
Income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 30.9% of residents (5,143 people), matching the broader region where this group makes up 32.8%. After housing costs are met, 85.3% of income remains for other household expenses, and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Doncaster East - North had 5,352 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 11% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $497 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.6%. 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 breakdown of housing structures in Doncaster East - North at the most recent Census was 78.0% standalone houses and 22.0% other options such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates in Doncaster East - North were significantly higher than the Melbourne metro average, standing at 47.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (35.5%) or renting (17.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,400 was well above the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $497, compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Doncaster East - North are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doncaster East - North counted 5,352 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,685 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of homes at 82.8%, consisting of 44.4% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.2%, with single-person households at 15.8% and group households at 1.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.6% of adults in Doncaster East - North hold a university qualification, including 28.0% with a bachelor degree and 12.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 11.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 794 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,148 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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Levels of educational attainment in Doncaster East - North are higher than broader averages, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This high level of education positions the local population well for professional and academic opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational education is held by 22.5% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 11.6%. Participation in education is high in the area, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in study.
This includes 9.4% in primary school, 7.5% in secondary school, and 6.6% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Doncaster East - North reaches 75 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 5,300 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 1.6 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 options in Doncaster East - North include 75 active bus stops. These stops are served by 20 distinct routes, which accommodate 5,344 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 191 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport method at 87% and buses accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. Additionally, 36.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 763 trips daily, which represents approximately 71 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
75.4% of residents in Doncaster East - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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 outcomes in Doncaster East - North are very positive, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, which shows low rates of common illnesses across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is slightly below the SA2 average, held by approximately 52% of the population (~8,673 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions reported by residents are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.7 and 5.3% of the population, respectively, while 75.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 24.4% of the population (4,056 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Health statistics for local seniors are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.0% of Doncaster East - North residents were born overseas and 57.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (31.2%) and English (13.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Doncaster East - North ranks among the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 57.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 52.0% born overseas. The most common religion is Christianity, accounting for 46.0% of the population. The most notable religious variance is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 5.1% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest groups in Doncaster East - North are Chinese at 31.2% of the population (significantly above the metropolitan average of 6.5%), English at 13.1% (below the metropolitan average of 20.1%), and Other at 12.4%.
Other ethnic backgrounds show notable differences from regional averages: Greek ancestry is represented by 6.4% of residents (compared to 2.7% regionally), Italian ancestry by 6.7% (compared to 5.2%), and Macedonian ancestry by 0.7% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doncaster East - North is 43. 21.2% 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 of 43 in Doncaster East - North is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (11.7%), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small (9.4%) compared to Greater Melbourne. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 85+ has increased from 3.1% to 4.2%, while the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 13.7% to 12.0%. Looking toward 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age structure.
The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 739 people (105%), rising from 704 to 1,444. The combined cohorts aged 65+ are projected to account for 59% of total population growth, pointing to an aging population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doncaster East - North
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 | Jun 2026 2 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 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 — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,672 at the 2021 Census → 16,647 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 (207021424). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.