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Doreen - North has an estimated 17,283 residents, up from 16,299 at the 2021 Census — a change of 984 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 50.2% of that increase. That puts 1,831 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Doreen - North is estimated at 17,283 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 984 individuals (6.0%) from the 16,299 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The population adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 17,283 alongside 29 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,830 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density of other national areas evaluated. Throughout the prior ten years, Doreen - North has shown steady expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%, outperforming the broader SA4 region.
This population increase was largely supported by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 50.2% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the base year. For locations lacking this data, projections are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to transition population growth from LGA to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth distributions from these models are also applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic forecasts, the area is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion that ranks in the top 10 percent of all locations assessed by AreaSearch. The population is projected to rise by 10,158 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total growth of 58.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
277 new dwellings have been approved in Doreen - North over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, 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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In Doreen - North, dwelling approvals have averaged approximately 55 per year, resulting in a total of 277 residential builds over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 23 approvals documented. With an average of 3.5 new residents added per year for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance typically intensifies buyer competition and drives up prices. Meanwhile, new residential projects have an average construction cost of $245,000, which is below the regional average and offers more economical options for buyers.
Commercial approvals have reached $367,000 this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. Doreen - North exhibits significantly lower construction volume when contrasted with Greater Melbourne, sitting at 76.0% below the regional per capita average. This constrained supply pipeline generally helps maintain demand and supports the value of existing homes. The building rate is also below the national average, reflecting a developed market and indicating potential planning restrictions. The mix of new construction consists of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% attached properties, preserving the classic suburban feel and catering to families looking for space. With approximately 673 residents per single dwelling approval, Doreen - North indicates a highly established property market. Looking forward, the population of Doreen - North is projected to expand by 10,158 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction continues, the supply of new housing may fall short of population gains, which is likely to heighten competition among buyers and support price appreciation.
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Development applications around Doreen - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Doreen - North, worth an estimated $1.46 billion. A further 123 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.3 billion. 42 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a critical role in shaping the performance of a suburb. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Laurimar Estate, the Precinct 2A Doreen Development Plan, the Bridge Inn Road Development Sites - Mernda Precinct 2A, and the Bridge Inn Road Residential Development Site, with the subsequent list detailing the most significant initiatives.
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Katandra Rise Estate
Residential land estate by Five Squared Property Group comprising approximately 475 lots across multiple stages in Doreen, 30km north-east of Melbourne CBD. The estate features generously sized lots with wide frontages, wetlands, parks, playgrounds, walking and cycling paths, and a community garden. Located metres from Laurimar Town Centre with access to sporting facilities, schools, restaurants and parklands. Final stages currently selling.
Bridge Inn Road Residential Development Site
Premium 30,350 sqm infill residential development site in Doreen's final development precinct within approved Precinct 2A Development Plan. Site allows subdivision for 50-60 residential lots with 150m Bridge Inn Road frontage and potential for commercial or mixed-use development schemes. Features multiple existing dwellings generating rental income, multiple access points via Venice Rise and Whitford Way, and full servicing. Located in rapidly developing area with strong market fundamentals including median house price of $820,000.
1025 Yan Yean Road Development Plan
The development plan guides future residential subdivision and development for 12 dwellings, creating a residential neighborhood with high amenity, public open space reserve, and efficient movement network, while retaining significant vegetation including the large River Red Gum. The plan was approved by Whittlesea Council in August 2024 following public exhibition.
Bridge Inn Road Development Sites - Mernda Precinct 2A
Major residential development forming part of the Mernda Precinct 2A Development Plan, encompassing 49.9 hectares across 45 individual titles. The approved development plan will deliver approximately 650 new dwellings at a minimum density of 16.5 dwellings per net developable hectare, providing housing for nearly 2,000 residents. Features mixed density residential development, extensive tree retention of River Red Gums, public open space network, and new road infrastructure including bus-capable collector roads.
Precinct 2A Doreen Development Plan
Approved development plan for Precinct 2A in Doreen, covering about 49.9 hectares across multiple properties. The plan guides future residential subdivision and development, including a local road network, future residential parcels, open space, tree reserves and protection of River Red Gums and other native vegetation. It is intended to deliver about 650 dwellings at a minimum density target of 16.5 dwellings per net developable hectare, with subdivision permit applications to follow the approved plan.
Laurimar Estate
Established masterplanned residential community in Doreen developed by Lendlease Communities. The estate includes housing, Laurimar Town Centre, local retail anchored by Woolworths, community facilities, schools, parks, wetlands and waterways. City of Whittlesea material describes Doreen as a suburb developed over the past 25 years with Laurimar as one of its neighbourhood centres, indicating Laurimar is now an established community rather than an active greenfield estate.
Mernda Town Centre
A 27-hectare master-planned mixed-use town centre next to Mernda Railway Station in Melbourne's northern growth corridor. Stage 1, the Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre, opened in 2022 with around 9,580 square metres of gross lettable area, anchored by Woolworths, The Reject Shop, BWS and Marketplace Fresh, plus 27 specialty stores and 480 car parks. A 2-hectare parcel within the precinct was sold to the Victorian Government for the new Mernda Community Hospital, delivered by Lendlease for the Victorian Health Building Authority and Northern Health, with construction completed and progressive opening underway.Two surrounding development superlots, suitable for additional retail, commercial and medium-to-higher density residential outcomes, were brought to market via Stonebridge in 2023. Future stages are planned to include further commercial, medical, entertainment and residential development, with an overall project end value of approximately AUD 500 million.
River Run
River Run is a master-planned estate designed to be a flourishing community where families can grow and create lasting memories, celebrating the surrounding area's natural beauty and lifestyle attributes. The development comprises a mix of 54 townhouses and single-level traditional dwellings, as well as the restoration and renovation of an original 1800s homestead. Located alongside the flowing Plenty River with direct access to Plenty Gorge Parklands, offering unrivaled natural amenities and connectivity to Melbourne's thriving northern region.
9,964 residents of Doreen - North are employed, from a labour force of 10,327. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 77.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,512, about 78% 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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Doreen - North possesses a skilled labor pool with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,964, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.3% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate stands exceptionally high at 77.3%, compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a substantial 26.8% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
The local workforce is primarily employed within the construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Notably, the construction sector is highly concentrated here, with a employment share that is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up only 5.8% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Given the difference between the Census working population and resident population, this residential community appears to provide relatively few local jobs. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the year ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 1.9% and the labor force grew by 2.9%, which led to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate potential future demand within Doreen - North. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries show varying rates of change. Applying these sector projections to the local employment distribution suggests that employment for Doreen - North residents will rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted calculation that does not incorporate local population growth estimates.
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Median household income in Doreen - North is $2,173 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $898 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,531 a year against an average of $68,291. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, Doreen - North residents recorded a median taxpayer income of $59,531 and an average income of $68,291. These figures are close to the national average, whereas Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current figures would be approximately $65,258 for the median and $74,861 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in the area reside around the 71st percentile nationally.
Looking at earnings distribution, 39.7% of the population (representing 6,861 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is comparable to the 32.8% recorded regionally. Although housing costs absorb 16.0% of income, high earnings keep disposable income at the 76th percentile, and the area is placed in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Doreen - North had 5,167 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of housing in Doreen - North at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.5% detached houses and 3.4% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures. This stands in contrast to the broader Melbourne metro area, which recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Doreen - North lagged behind the metropolitan average at 21.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (57.4%) or tenants (20.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was identical to the Melbourne metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, housing costs in Doreen - North are higher, with mortgages exceeding the Australian median of $1,863 and rents surpassing the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doreen - North counted 5,167 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,479 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 14% 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.7%, which is divided into couples with children at 50.6%, couples without children at 20.0%, and single-parent households at 13.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for 15.3% of the total, consisting of single-person households at 13.9% and group residences at 1.3%. The median household size stands at 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.9% of adults in Doreen - North hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 26.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,732 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 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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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates of 23.9% falling well short of the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Technical and vocational training is highly represented, with 38.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 26.2%. Enrolment rates are particularly high, with 35.8% of the local population engaged in formal study.
This student population includes 14.0% enrolled in primary schools, 10.4% in secondary schools, and 3.9% studying at tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Doreen - North reaches 55 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 Doreen - North include 55 active stops offering bus services. These stops are connected by 4 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 1,789 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 222 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles are the primary choice at 92%, while 6% travel by train. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per home, which is above the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 26.8% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. The average frequency of public transport services is 255 trips per day across all routes, which represents approximately 32 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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73.4% of residents in Doreen - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, health outcomes in Doreen - North are excellent, with younger age groups showing a very low incidence of common health issues. Private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 average, with approximately 53% of the population (about 9,211 people) holding cover. This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health conditions recorded in the locality were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 8.4% and 8.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 exhibit better health outcomes than average. The demographic aged 65 and over accounts for 11.7% of the population (2,020 people), which is lower than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne, although this group ranks lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Doreen - North is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.9%) and English (25.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Doreen - North displays above-average cultural diversity, with 17.9% of residents born outside Australia and 15.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.2% of the population. The most prominent divergence from regional patterns is in the Other religious category, which represents 1.4% of the population compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Doreen - North are Australian at 26.9% (substantially higher than the regional average of 18.4%), English at 25.1% (substantially higher than the regional average of 20.1%), and Other at 7.9% (notably lower than the regional average of 14.6%).
Other distinct ethnic groups show variations from the wider region: Macedonian ancestry is overrepresented at 1.6% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Italian ancestry is at 7.2% (compared to 5.2%), and Maltese ancestry is at 1.5% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doreen - North is 35, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 24.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Doreen - North is 35 years, making it slightly younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age bracket is highly represented at 16.7% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 10.1%. Since 2021, the average age of residents has increased by 1.0 years, with the median rising from 34 to 35. Key demographic changes show that the 15 to 24 age group expanded from 12.7% to 14.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 2.6% to 4.1%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 19.2% to 16.7% and the 0 to 4 group fell from 7.5% to 6.0%. Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 75%, adding 2,016 residents to reach a total of 4,699.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doreen - 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 7 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,299 at the 2021 Census → 17,283 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 (209041527). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.