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Doncaster East - South has an estimated 16,996 residents, up from 15,454 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,542 people, or 10.0%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 210 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 98.0% of that increase. That puts 3,563 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Doncaster East - South reaches approximately 16,996 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 15,454 individuals documented in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 1,542 people (10.0%). This adjustment combines the ABS estimated resident population figure of 16,983 recorded as of June 2025 with 210 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With 3,563 persons per square kilometer, the locality falls into the upper quartile for population density among nationally assessed areas by AreaSearch. Outperforming both the broader SA4 territory and the SA3 benchmark (7.9%), Doncaster East - South's 10.0% post-2021 census surge highlights its position as a regional expansion frontrunner.
International arrivals served as the principal catalyst for this demographic increase, generating roughly 98.0% of recent population additions. SA2 projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as their baseline, are incorporated across AreaSearch assessments. For SA2 territories omitted from that release, AreaSearch utilizes 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA trends down to SA2 zones. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are likewise projected across all locations between 2032 and 2041. In light of anticipated demographic transformations, the locality is projected to record top-quartile population expansion among AreaSearch statistical areas, adding 4,193 persons through to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an aggregate climb of 24.6% across the 16-year horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
652 new dwellings have been approved in Doncaster East - South over the past five years, an average of 130 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 130 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 28% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approval figures indicate approximately 130 residential dwellings consented annually in Doncaster East - South, accumulating to 652 units over the last 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, an average of 1.6 incoming residents arrived per newly built dwelling, indicating an equilibrium between housing production and resident demand that maintains orderly market conditions; however, this ratio increased to 3.4 persons per home over the latest 2 financial years, underscoring growing appeal alongside emerging capacity bottlenecks. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average construction valuation of $648,000, signaling developer concentration on higher-tier, upscale residential offerings.
Concurrently, $6.7 million in commercial building permits was logged throughout this financial year, pointing to restrained commercial building activity. Residential building volumes in Doncaster East - South exceed Greater Melbourne levels by 41.0% per capita across the 5-year timeline, providing sufficient choice for purchasers while underpinning underlying real estate interest, even as building throughput has moderated recently. Medium and high-density formats constitute 72.0% of recent residential building permits, while detached houses represent 28.0%. This tilt toward denser living formats supports downsizing households, entry-level buyers, and investors by offering accessible price tiers. Because existing stock is 49.0% freestanding houses, this breakdown illustrates shrinking supplies of greenfield land alongside transitioning lifestyle needs toward diversified, cost-effective residential options. Generating roughly 175 people per approval, the sector demonstrates ongoing urban development. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Doncaster East - South is projected to see an additional 4,180 inhabitants by 2041. Although current building pipelines are generally aligned with expected demographic growth, prospective buyers may face heightened market competition as local numbers climb.
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Development applications around Doncaster East - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Doncaster East - South, worth an estimated $1.36 billion. A further 146 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $73.5 billion. 32 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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 capital works, major development schemes, and strategic urban planning exert a decisive influence on community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 distinct initiatives likely to shape the district's trajectory. Among the primary projects identified are The Pines Retirement Living, Arden Residences Doncaster East, 1026-1030 Doncaster Road Luxury Apartments, and Devon Plaza Redevelopment, with leading works outlined in the accompanying register.
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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.
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.
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.
Arden Residences Doncaster East
Boutique multi-level townhouse development by Metro Equity PG at 18 Amdura Road, Doncaster East. Features four-bedroom, three-storey townhomes with premium finishes including timber floorboards, custom joinery, stone benchtops, and north-facing outdoor living areas. Located within the East Doncaster Secondary College and Donburn Primary School zones, approximately 17km east of Melbourne CBD, close to Tunstall Square Shopping Centre and Westfield Doncaster.
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.
Koonung Creek Reserve Environmental & Infrastructure Upgrade (GC271)
The Koonung Creek Reserve Environmental & Infrastructure Upgrade is delivered under Planning Scheme Amendment GC271 as part of the Victorian Government's North East Link Program in partnership with Whitehorse City Council. The project delivers extensive wetland naturalisation, native corridor revegetation, modernised noise walls, and upgraded shared walking and cycling paths along the Koonung Creek Trail. Construction and landscape engineering works are actively underway.
16 Amdura Road Townhomes
Boutique collection of four 3 & 4 bedroom residences by Eton Property Group. Features clutter-free interiors, premium fixtures, private courtyards, and contemporary design in a quiet residential setting.
Schramms Cottage Visitor Centre
A new modular visitor centre within the Schramms Cottage Museum Complex at Rieschiecks Reserve. Delivered by Manningham City Council to support the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society and community groups, the building provides an exhibition space, meeting room, offices, public amenities, a kitchen and an accessible path to Schramms Cottage.
8,207 residents of Doncaster East - South are employed, from a labour force of 8,706. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 63.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,111, about 89% 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 well-credentialed resident talent pool characterizes Doncaster East - South, marked by strong engagement in professional domains, a jobless rate of 5.7%, and an estimated 1.5% uptick in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,207, whereas the local unemployment level sits 1.0% higher than the 4.8% figure for Greater Melbourne, accompanied by a notably lower participation rate of 63.2% compared to 70.1% regionally. Census returns revealed that 36.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period must be noted.
The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Retail trade stands out as a key area of local industry concentration, employing a proportion 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, construction employment remains relatively low, engaging 6.9% of the local workforce relative to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing resident workers against jobs located within the boundary indicates that this primarily residential district provides relatively few on-site workplace positions. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics shows a 1.5% rise in working individuals alongside a 2.5% expansion in the available workforce across the 12-month span, driving a 1.0 percentage point climb in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Mar-26 issued by Jobs and Skills Australia shed additional light on future labor requirements for Doncaster East - South. By mapping these five-year and ten-year nationwide models to local industry distributions, expected sectoral trajectories can be outlined. Against forecasted countrywide employment expansions of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, progress varies widely by domain. Applying these occupational trends to the area's local industry composition suggests area employment could rise 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted projection for illustration and excludes specific local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Doncaster East - South is $1,656 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $698 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,823 a year against an average of $67,056. 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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Tax office figures published at the postcode level for financial year 2023 show Doncaster East - South taxpayers generating a median income of $48,823 and an average of $67,056, aligning closely with national medians while sitting below Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $53,520 for median earnings and $73,507 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household earnings ($1,656 weekly) placed at the 44th percentile, with individual remuneration positioning at the 27th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for 30.3% of local earners (5,149 individuals), closely matching the wider regional proportion of 32.8%. Substantial living cost pressures leave residents retaining only 81.4% of earnings (42nd percentile nationally), while the area sits in the 7th decile of SEIFA income rankings.
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Doncaster East - South had 5,673 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 49% detached houses and 17% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month. Rent absorbs 27.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing breakdown in Doncaster East - South stood at 48.8% detached houses and 51.2% alternative structures (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where 67.9% were detached houses and 32.1% consisted of other dwelling types. Full home ownership reached 38.9%, noticeably higher than Melbourne metro standards, while 30.3% of homes carried mortgages and 30.7% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage commitments in the area stood at $2,383, surpassing the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, whereas median weekly rent was $460 compared to $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage repayments significantly exceed the $1,863 national median, and rental payments remain considerably higher than the $375 national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doncaster East - South counted 5,673 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,239 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Accounting for 74.7% of all domestic setups, family units represent the vast majority of local households, consisting of couples with children (38.7%), couples without children (23.1%), and single parent families (11.8%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 25.3%, consisting of lone person households (23.0%) alongside group households (2.1%). With an average of 2.6 people per home, the median household size aligns with the Greater Melbourne benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.1% of adults in Doncaster East - South hold a university qualification, including 28.0% with a bachelor degree and 13.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 10.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 4,202 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,130 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 qualification levels in Doncaster East - South significantly outpace wider geographical benchmarks, with 44.1% of people aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 33.4% across VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile equips the local workforce effectively for knowledge-oriented industries. Bachelor degree recipients comprise 28.0% of residents aged 15+, while postgraduate degree holders account for 13.1% and graduate diplomas represent 3.0%. Technical and vocational credentials encompass 22.2% of individuals aged 15+, split between advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (10.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 30.4% of the population presently pursuing educational programs.
Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 11.1%, secondary programs engage 7.2%, and tertiary education involves 5.9% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Doncaster East - South reaches 61 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 7,800 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 1.2 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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Transit network reviews identify 61 operational public transport stops across Doncaster East - South, comprising an array of bus connections. These interchanges are linked by 16 distinct transit routes, which deliver 7,761 passenger departures every week. Proximity to transit infrastructure is exceptional, with residents living an average of 188 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly suburban residential character, outward travel is typical, with private motor vehicles accounting for 84% of commutes and bus transit capturing 8%. Households maintain an average of 1.2 vehicles. Working from home was recorded at 36.1% among employed residents during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era working patterns.
Scheduled transit operations deliver an average of 1,108 services daily across the entire network, providing roughly 127 departures per week at each individual stop.
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76.7% of residents in Doncaster East - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 analyses by AreaSearch indicate strong physical wellbeing indicators throughout Doncaster East - South, highlighted by favorable mortality metrics and limited incidences of long-term medical conditions across younger as well as older residents. Private health coverage extends to roughly 52% of the local community (~8,854 people), trailing slightly behind standard SA2 averages and the Greater Melbourne figure of 56.7%. Arthritis (6.6%) and asthma (5.3%) represent the two most frequently reported health conditions among locals, whereas 76.7% of the populace reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 19.0% of the local population (3,220 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%. While senior health measures remain above regional norms, their national ranking is slightly lower than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.0% of Doncaster East - South residents were born overseas and 61.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (33.5%) and English (11.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demonstrating significant cultural diversity by national standards, Doncaster East - South records 61.0% of its populace speaking a non-English language at home and 55.0% born overseas. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 40.6% of residents in Doncaster East - South. Buddhism displays the most notable relative concentration, representing 7.1% of community members compared to 4.2% throughout Greater Melbourne. Examining parental heritage, Chinese ancestry forms the largest demographic cohort in Doncaster East - South at 33.5%, substantially outpacing the 6.5% regional proportion. This is followed by Other backgrounds at 14.0%, while English ancestry accounts for 11.9%, trailing the 20.1% recorded regionally.
Several additional cultural groups exhibit distinct local representations: Greek heritage accounts for 5.2% in Doncaster East - South (compared to 2.7% regionally), Korean comprises 1.4% (vs 0.3%), and Italian represents 5.3% (vs 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doncaster East - South is 40. 21.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions across Doncaster East - South closely mirror Greater Melbourne benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of 3.8 percentage points across the four overarching demographic brackets. As at August 2026, AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 40, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 3 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census. The senior and retiree segment (65+) has shifted from 20.0% at the Census to an estimated 19.0%. By 2041, residents aged 65+ are projected to drive the majority of demographic expansion, increasing by 1,471 individuals (46%) to reach a total of 4,692.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doncaster East - South
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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 12 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 Jul 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 — 210 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,454 at the 2021 Census → 16,996 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 (207021425). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.