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Donvale - Park Orchards has an estimated 16,896 residents, up from 16,275 at the 2021 Census — a change of 621 people, or 3.8%. That puts 812 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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Donvale - Park Orchards has a population of approximately 16,896 residents according to AreaSearch data from May 2026. Comparing this to the 2021 Census population of 16,275 people, the area has expanded by 621 residents, representing a 3.8% increase. This population movement is calculated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 16,894 alongside 92 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Based on these figures, the population density stands at 812 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical levels across analyzed regions. Outperforming the wider SA3 region's 2.8% growth, the 3.8% expansion in Donvale - Park Orchards establishes it as a local growth frontrunner.
The growth during this timeframe was heavily driven by overseas migration, which made up around 94.8% of the net population increase. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised for SA2 areas. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, local projections are estimated via the VIC State Government's 2023 LGA and Regional outlooks, downscaled using weighted growth metrics from LGA to SA2 configurations. For the years 2032 to 2041, age bracket growth shifts are projected across all locations using these weightings. Future outlooks suggest the area will experience population expansion slightly underneath the national median, with projections based on the latest annual ERP tracking an increase of 705 individuals by 2041, amounting to an overall rise of 4.2% over the 16 years.
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241 new dwellings have been approved in Donvale - Park Orchards over the past five years, an average of 48 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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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Residential development approvals in Donvale - Park Orchards have run at an average rate of 48 per year, with 241 homes approved throughout the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 18 during the course of FY-26. Given that the area added just 0.9 new residents for each new dwelling approved across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, construction is successfully keeping pace with or running ahead of demand. This trend provides purchasers with broader choices and supports population expansion that may outpace standard projections, with construction values averaging $607,000 as developers focus on high-quality builds aimed at the premium segment.
Commercial development is also active, with $18.3 million in commercial projects approved during the current financial year. Donvale - Park Orchards displays a slightly higher volume of building approvals relative to Greater Melbourne, tracking 25.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, which aids in preserving buyer choice while backing current home values, even as building rates have slowed recently. This rate of development sits below the national average, pointing to the mature nature of the suburb and potential planning constraints. The current composition of new approvals is split evenly, with 50.0% allocated to detached houses and 50.0% to townhouses or multi-dwelling structures. This concentration on denser housing alternatives creates more affordable options while drawing interest from downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This pattern indicates a marked departure from the existing dwelling landscape, where houses comprise 90.0% of stock, highlighting the scarcity of greenfield sites and responding to changing buyer preferences and budget realities. Reflecting this quiet development pace, there are 468 people in the region for every approved dwelling. Long-term projections indicate that Donvale - Park Orchards will add 703 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Judging by current construction trends, the pipeline of new housing is well-positioned to satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for prospective buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Donvale - Park Orchards
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Donvale - Park Orchards, worth an estimated $118 million. A further 150 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.7 billion. 30 are already under construction and 47 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, major planning strategies, and development approvals have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 50 projects that are expected to influence the area. Prominent developments include the Donvale Indoor Sports Centre Masterplan, Parque Townhomes, the Mullum Creek Eco Development, and the social housing project at 26-32 McDowall Street, with details on the most relevant schemes listed below.
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Parque Townhomes
A collection of 35 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes at 25-35 Park Road, Donvale. The project has an approved permit and is selling off the plan, with refined interiors, open plan living, and landscaping close to Mullum Mullum Reserve and key transport links.
Donvale Indoor Sports Centre (DISC) Masterplan
Manningham City Council masterplan to redevelop the Donvale Indoor Sports Centre (DISC), a two-court stadium, gymnastics hall, and multi-purpose facility on an 11-hectare reserve on Springvale Road. The plan sets out compliant indoor court run-offs for netball and basketball that can also host badminton, table tennis and other activities, enhanced gymnastics floor space and program rooms, a redeveloped reception, foyer and kiosk, a multi-purpose fitness/program room, outdoor recreation and fitness training space, improved landscaping and lighting, and formalised car parking with accessible building entry.Community consultation on the draft masterplan concluded in late 2022 and a final master plan report has since been published, but no confirmed construction funding or start date has been identified.
Mullum Creek Eco Development
A 20-hectare sustainable house-and-land estate in Donvale with 56 large lots, strict design guidelines and ESD requirements. Nearly half the site is reserved as open space and restored creek corridor, with wetlands, paths and public landscapes delivered to protect the Mullum Mullum Creek environment.
26-32 McDowall Street Social Housing
Construction of a four-storey social housing development delivering 62 homes comprising 11 one-bedroom, 46 two-bedroom and 5 three-bedroom dwellings. The project is being delivered by Community Housing Victoria Limited in partnership with Homes Victoria under the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build. Works commenced in mid-2025 and include basement parking, bicycle parking, communal open space, landscaping and sustainable design features.
Eastern Freeway Upgrade (Tram Road to Springvale Road)
A major $1.24 billion road infrastructure upgrade package forming part of the North East Link Program, delivering express lanes, intelligent transport systems, acoustic noise walls, and upgraded cycling bridges along the Koonung Creek corridor.
Tunstall Village
Tunstall Village is a masterplanned residential development located at the former heritage brickworks site in Nunawading. It comprises 383 townhouses offering 2, 3, and 4 bedroom options with sustainable energy solutions including Tesla solar integration, along with a planned 10,000 sqm retail and hospitality precinct and 3,200 sqm of landscaped parkland.
Donvale Residences
Exclusive collection of seven architecturally-designed townhomes by Cera Stribley Architects. Three-level homes with smaller footprints under 110 square metres, featuring exposed ceilings, striking facades, mid-century modern influences, deep cantilevered balconies, and mechanical car parking systems. Designed for modern families, blending into Donvale's suburban streetscape.
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.
8,972 residents of Donvale - Park Orchards are employed, from a labour force of 9,143. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 64.6%. 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 13,816, about 82% 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 of Donvale - Park Orchards is highly qualified, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, and a 2.0% annual increase in estimated employment. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,972, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.9% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, though the participation rate of 64.6% sits well below the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures showed a substantial 39.7% of the local workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The principal sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.
Conversely, the transport, postal & warehousing sector has a minimal footprint, employing 2.4% of the workforce compared to the metropolitan average of 5.2%. Due to its heavily residential nature, the suburb provides relatively few jobs locally, as shown by the comparison of resident workers against the local working population. Analysis by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data indicates that between the year to March 2026, employment grew by 2.0% while the labour force expanded by 1.8%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. This trend differs from Greater Melbourne, where employment increased by 2.1%, the labour force rose by 2.3%, and unemployment climbed by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, provide additional context for anticipated demand in Donvale - Park Orchards. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. Over a five-year span, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%, though sectoral growth varies considerably. Applying these industry-specific rates to the employment composition of Donvale - Park Orchards implies a local employment increase of 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this calculation relies on simple weighting for illustrative use and ignores localized population changes.
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Median household income in Donvale - Park Orchards is $2,284 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $826 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,929 a year against an average of $88,194. The average runs 55% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Incomes in the Donvale - Park Orchards SA2 rank among the highest nationally, based on the latest financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in the SA2 recorded a median income of $56,929 and an average income of $88,194, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting these figures for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $62,406 for the median and $96,678 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, weekly household incomes are exceptionally high, placing at the 82nd percentile ($2,284 weekly), though individual incomes are more moderate at the 54th percentile.
Income distribution details show that 27.4% of the population (4,629 individuals) earn over $4000+, differing from the metropolitan pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 32.8%. The economic strength of the area is highlighted by the 39.1% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins strong consumer demand. After deducting housing costs, households retain 86.9% of their income, indicating high disposable funds, and the area's SEIFA ranking for income places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Donvale - Park Orchards had 5,441 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 2% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $451 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,582 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. 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 stock in Donvale - Park Orchards at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.0% freestanding houses and 10.0% alternative dwellings like semi-detached homes, units, and apartments, contrasting with metropolitan Melbourne where houses make up 67.9% and alternative dwellings represent 32.1%. Home ownership rates are also higher than the metropolitan benchmark, with 46.6% of households owning their homes outright, while the rest are either paying off a mortgage (40.3%) or renting (13.0%). The median mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,582 per month, which is higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $451, compared to $390 across the wider city.
Looking at national figures, monthly mortgage repayments in Donvale - Park Orchards are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Donvale - Park Orchards counted 5,441 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 81.1%, consisting of couples with children at 44.8%, couples without children at 27.4%, and single parents at 8.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households making up 17.6% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.8% of adults in Donvale - Park Orchards hold a university qualification, including 27.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 14.1% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 4,176 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,100 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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Education levels in Donvale - Park Orchards are considerably higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 31.2% in the SA4 region. This strong educational profile positions the local workforce well for professional opportunities. Among those with university qualifications, Bachelor degrees are most common at 27.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational education is also well represented, with 25.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a technical qualification, including 11.2% with advanced diplomas and 14.1% holding certificates.
A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.3% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 9.4% attending primary school, 9.4% in high school, and 6.8% studying at a tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Donvale - Park Orchards reaches 86 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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An analysis of public transport options reveals 86 active transit stops in Donvale - Park Orchards, which are serviced by bus routes. These stops are linked to 11 distinct routes, which combine to run 2,139 passenger trips per week. Access to transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 310 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 39.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions in place at the time. Across all active bus routes, services average 305 trips per day, which translates to roughly 24 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
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72.4% of residents in Donvale - Park Orchards report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 assessments reveal very positive trends across Donvale - Park Orchards, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality and chronic illness showing a low rate of common health conditions across all cohorts, alongside a high rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 65% of the population (11,016 people). This exceeds the Greater Melbourne coverage rate of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions reported in the area, affecting 7.4% and 6.3% of the population respectively, while 72.4% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, similar to the 72.6% average for Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.9% of the population (3,869 people), which is higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health indicators for these older residents remain positive, with national comparisons reflecting the broader local trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.1% of Donvale - Park Orchards residents were born overseas and 28.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.0%) and Australian (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Donvale - Park Orchards exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 32.1% of the population born outside Australia and 28.9% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 53.6% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation relative to the metropolitan average is within Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ethnic ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Donvale - Park Orchards are English at 22.0%, Australian at 19.4%, and Chinese at 12.4%, which is higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
Other notable ethnic representations include Italian ancestry at 7.0% (compared to 5.2% across the region), Greek at 3.5% (compared to 2.7%), and Sri Lankan at 0.5% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Donvale - Park Orchards is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 22.4% 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 45 years in Donvale - Park Orchards is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb has a larger proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (13.8%) and a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (7.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.7% to 15.1%, and those in the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 7.4% to 8.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 15.5% to 14.0%.
Demographic forecasts to 2041 indicate further changes in the local age structure. The 85+ cohort is projected to expand by 66% (423 people), growing from 642 to 1,066 residents. The combined cohorts aged 65 and over are expected to generate 75% of the total population growth, pointing to an aging demographic profile. Conversely, the number of residents in the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age brackets is expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Donvale - Park Orchards
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 4 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 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 — 92 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,275 at the 2021 Census → 16,896 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 (211021261). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.