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Doreen - South has an estimated 11,947 residents, up from 10,471 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,476 people, or 14.1%. Growth has averaged 3.3% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 60.9% of that increase. That puts 2,380 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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As evaluated by AreaSearch, the resident count in Doreen - South stands at roughly 11,947 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 10,471 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,476 people (14.1%). This net change is established using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 11,947 alongside 95 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 2,379 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits within the top quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Doreen - South's 14.1% increase outpaced both the Victorian benchmark of 9.5% and the broader Australian average, positioning the community as a regional growth outperformer.
Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, making up roughly 60.9% of recent gains, though overseas migration and interstate migration both added positive numbers. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting baseline). For locations lacking those figures, AreaSearch applies the Victorian State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via weighted aggregation to SA2 geographical boundaries, with age-specific growth trajectories applied uniformly for 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the area is projected to experience top-decile national expansion, adding 6,553 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall 16-year increase of 54.9%.
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277 new dwellings have been approved in Doreen - South over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 56 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% 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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Dwelling consent volumes in Doreen - South have averaged approximately 55 building permits annually, delivering 277 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Across this timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), roughly 6.5 people arrived locally for each home completed, creating a substantial supply shortfall that typically fuels upward pricing pressure and heightened buyer interest, even as average construction costs remain comparatively modest at $381,000 to offer affordable building options. Residential building activity in Doreen - South is considerably subdued relative to Greater Melbourne, tracking 62.0% below the metropolitan per-person benchmark.
Such restrained development typically underpins property values and buyer appetite for existing housing stock. Separate houses made up 96.0% of recent approvals while townhouses or apartments accounted for 4.0%, reinforcing the area's detached suburban profile and appeal to buyers prioritizing space. A ratio of around 462 people per approval underlines the established character of the local market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Doreen - South is on track to gain 6,553 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. Should current building rates persist, residential supply may struggle to match demographic expansion, which could intensify buyer competition and reinforce capital appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Doreen - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Doreen - South, worth an estimated $34 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.3 billion. 32 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and urban planning decisions play a defining role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 2 projects positioned to impact the district. Significant developments include River Run, Station Road Development Plan, Mernda Rise Estate, and Mernda Town Centre, with the most pertinent initiatives highlighted below.
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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.
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.
Ashley Park Primary School
Ashley Park Primary School is a modern government primary school in Doreen, serving up to 475 students from Prep to Year 6. It features flexible learning spaces, specialist facilities for arts, science, and technology, outdoor areas, and focuses on needs-based teaching, student wellbeing, engagement, and strong home-school partnerships.
Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre
Purpose-built community hub in the heart of Doreen providing maternal and child health services, childcare for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, and a funded kindergarten program. Features 8 learning rooms, over 2500 sqm outdoor play area with various equipment, on-site meal preparation, and community spaces for hire. Supports early childhood development and family engagement in the northern growth corridor.
Regional Sports Precinct Mernda
Multi-stage regional sports and aquatic precinct at Plenty Road, Mernda. Stage 2 construction commenced July 2025 following a $42.14 million contract award, delivering six indoor multipurpose courts (basketball, netball), eight outdoor netball courts, changerooms, foyer, creche, multipurpose rooms, 350 fixed and 1,000 retractable seats, and car parking. Funded by $11.5 million from the Federal Government (Thriving Suburbs and Play Our Way programs) and $20 million from the Victorian Government. Stage 3 will add a 50-metre pool, warm water exercise pool, learn-to-swim pool, leisure pool, gym, and group fitness area, with construction scheduled to begin 2027/28.Designed by COX Architecture with landscape architecture by Tract. Addresses a deficit of 43 indoor courts and 32 outdoor courts across the City of Whittlesea.
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.
Station Road Development Plan
Approved development plan for seven properties in Mernda guiding residential development. The plan provides framework for medium density housing with potential for 66+ dwellings across the precinct. Located within walking distance of Mernda Railway Station and Town Centre, the development capitalizes on excellent transport connectivity and growing amenities in this rapidly expanding suburb.
6,831 residents of Doreen - South are employed, from a labour force of 7,083. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 80.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 8,990, about 75% 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 local labour pool in Doreen - South is characterized by strong educational attainment, solid representation across essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.6%, and 2.0% annual employment growth. In March 2026, 6,831 residents held jobs, the jobless rate stood 1.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and the local participation rate of 80.2% substantially exceeded Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Additionally, 25.6% of working residents reported working from home in the Census, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. The dominant employment sectors for resident workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The community exhibits a strong concentration in construction, employing 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing 6.7% of local workers compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. A comparison of local jobs to working residents indicates that this largely residential district provides limited employment opportunities within its own borders. According to AreaSearch's review of ABS and SALM metrics, the twelve months to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 2.0% while the labour force expanded by 2.9%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1%, the workforce rose by 2.3%, and unemployment edged up by 0.2 percentage points. National projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context on industry hiring demand. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector outcomes vary widely. Applying these national industry trends to Doreen - South's specific workforce profile yields an expected local job expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this illustrative weighting exercise excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Doreen - South is $2,120 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $967 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,105 a year against an average of $73,539. 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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Based on ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Doreen - South recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $64,105 and an average of $73,539, surpassing national norms and contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $70,272 (median) and $80,613 (average). According to the Census 2021, personal, family, and household earnings align near the 74th percentile across Australia. In terms of earnings distribution, 45.2% of residents (5,400 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, compared to 32.8% regionally.
Housing expenses absorb 17.9% of income, yet solid overall wages maintain disposable income at the 70th percentile, with SEIFA socio-economic indexes placing the SA2 in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Doreen - South had 3,487 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 63% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $386 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the dwelling landscape in Doreen - South was comprised of 91.6% houses and 8.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), in contrast to metropolitan Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership trailed the metro average at 14.1%, while 62.5% of homes were being purchased with a mortgage and 23.4% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment mirrored the Melbourne metro figure at $2,000, and weekly median rent was recorded at $386 versus $2,000 and $390 across the metropolitan area.
On a nationwide basis, local mortgage payments sit above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doreen - South counted 3,487 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,979 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 15% 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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Family households represent 83.6% of all occupied homes, comprising couples with children at 46.5%, couples without children at 21.8%, and single parent families at 14.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.4%, consisting of lone person households (14.8%) and group households (1.6%). With a median household size of 2.9 people, dwellings in the area accommodate more residents than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.2% of adults in Doreen - South hold a university qualification, including 18.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 472 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,037 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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Higher education rates in Doreen - South sit below regional levels, with 28.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 37.0% throughout Greater Melbourne, indicating scope for further educational attainment. Bachelor degrees are held by 18.5% of adults, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widespread, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (25.1%). Study engagement is exceptionally strong, with 33.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by sector, primary schooling accounts for 13.2%, secondary schooling represents 7.3%, and tertiary programs comprise 4.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Doreen - South reaches 33 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit infrastructure in Doreen - South includes 33 operational stops supporting bus connections. These facilities are served by 3 separate transit lines, combining to deliver 1,593 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is solid, with local residents situated an average of 240 meters from their nearest transit departure point. Because the district is predominantly residential, most workers travel outward for employment, with private car usage accounting for 91% of commuter journeys and trains carrying 6%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.
In addition, 25.6% of residents recorded working from home (2021 Census; potentially impacted by COVID-19). Transit schedules provide an average of 227 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 48 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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75.2% of residents in Doreen - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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General health conditions across Doreen - South remain highly favorable according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses. Younger demographic segments register exceptionally low rates of standard medical conditions, while private health insurance uptake is elevated, covering approximately 55% of the community (~6,618 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic ailments in the district, recorded among 8.5 and 8.3% of the populace, respectively, while 75.2% of locals reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Melbourne figure of 72.6%. Health metrics for residents under age 65 compare favorably against benchmarks.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 8.5% of the community (1,010 people), well below the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne, though health outcomes for this senior cohort track somewhat lower in national rankings than those of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Doreen - South is largely Australian-born, at 75.4% of residents, with 24.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.7%) and English (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local community displays above-average cultural variety, with 24.6% of residents born abroad and 24.9% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most prevalent faith, accounting for 43.5% of residents in Doreen - South. Meanwhile, the most pronounced difference from metropolitan benchmarks occurs in Other faiths, which make up 2.8% locally compared to 2.3% in Greater Melbourne. Examining parental heritage, the three largest ancestral backgrounds in Doreen - South are Australian (24.7%, noticeably higher than the regional share of 18.4%), English (22.5%), and Other (11.4%).
Other cultural lineages also show distinct local representation, including Italian at 6.7% (vs 5.2% regionally), Macedonian at 1.5% (vs 0.7%), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doreen - South is 33, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 23.6% 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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Doreen - South maintains a younger demographic composition than Greater Melbourne overall. Updated estimates to August 2026 show that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 36.5% of the local population versus 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, while seniors and retirees (65+) account for 8.5% compared to the regional figure of 15.1%. The estimated median age reached 33 as at August 2026, rising from 32 at the 2021 Census, which sat 4 years younger than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that same Census.
Over the post-Census period, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) decreased from 38.0% to an estimated 34.8%. The largest absolute demographic increase through 2041 is anticipated among mature adults and young retirees (45 - 64), rising by 2,356 residents (98%) to 4,768, while the most rapid proportional increase is projected among seniors and retirees, expanding 114% to reach 2,165.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doreen - South
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 95 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,471 at the 2021 Census → 11,947 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 (209041528). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.