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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 83% 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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According to research by AreaSearch, the population of Doreen - South stands at approximately 11,947 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,476 individuals (14.1%) from the 10,471 residents documented during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,947 combined with 95 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting population density reaches 2,379 persons per square kilometer, which places the suburb in the highest national quartile of analyzed locations. The 14.1% population expansion of Doreen - South since the 2021 census outpaced the state growth rate of 9.3% and the nationwide average, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
Natural increase was the main driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 60.9% of the overall population rise in recent times, though all demographic indicators including overseas and interstate migration remained positive. For each SA2 territory, AreaSearch uses projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels to make adjustments. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic projections, the suburb is set to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas in Australia, with an estimated rise of 6,548 people by 2041 compared to the latest annual ERP figures, representing a total expansion of 54.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
418 new dwellings have been approved in Doreen - South over the past five years, an average of 83 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% 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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Doreen - South averages approximately 83 residential building approvals per year, summing to 418 residential units over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 18 approvals have been registered. With an average of 4.3 new occupants per constructed dwelling arriving annually over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, housing demand is outpacing local supply, which tends to elevate property prices and intensify buyer competition, even though newly built properties have an average construction cost of $232,000—below the regional average—suggesting affordable purchasing options. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Doreen - South generates roughly 56% of the volume of construction activity per capita, ranking in the 52nd percentile of locations nationwide.
Recent building projects consist of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% attached dwellings, preserving the classic suburban feel with a focus on spacious family residences. The region has approximately 309 people for every dwelling approval, pointing to potential for expansion. Demographic projections indicate that Doreen - South is set to add 6,548 occupants by 2041 from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the residential supply might not satisfy the rising population, potentially heightening competition among prospective buyers and underpinning stronger price 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 106 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22 billion. 29 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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 performance is highly sensitive to adjustments in regional infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and planning policies. AreaSearch has tracked 2 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include River Run, Station Road Development Plan, Mernda Rise Estate, and Mernda Town Centre, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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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 80.0%. 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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Doreen - South features a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.6%, and an estimated 2.0% annual increase in jobs. As of March 2026, there are 6,831 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 1.2% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while labor force participation is exceptionally high at 80.0% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. According to Census data, 25.6% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown conditions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The region displays a notable concentration in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 6.7% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 10.1% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Given the ratio of Census working population to resident population, this primarily residential suburb appears to provide few local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluated Salm and Abs data to show that employment grew by 2.0% while the labor force expanded by 2.9% during the year to March 2026, which caused unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1%, labor force growth of 2.3%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts in May-25 that provide additional context for future demand within Doreen - South. These projections span five and ten year periods and were overlaid on the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these industry specific projections are applied to Doreen - South employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years. This calculation uses simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate 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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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Doreen - South SA2 is $64,105, with an average income of $73,539. These figures exceed the national average, and contrast with a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimated values would be roughly $70,272 for the median and $80,613 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Doreen - South rank around the 74th percentile nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 45.2% of the local population (5,400 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, which is comparable to the regional pattern where 32.8% of people are in this range. Housing expenses account for 17.9% of household income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 70th percentile, and the suburb's SEIFA income index places it 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 time of the latest Census, the housing composition in Doreen - South consisted of 91.6% houses and 8.4% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other options in the Melbourne metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Doreen - South stood at 14.1%, which is lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (62.5%) or tenants (23.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was $386 compared to $2,000 and $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Doreen - South exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also higher than the national figure 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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Families make up 83.6% of local households, comprising couples with children at 46.5%, couples without children at 21.8%, and single parent households at 14.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 16.4%, with single-person households making up 14.8% and group living situations accounting for 1.6%. The median household size is 2.9 individuals, exceeding 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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Educational attainment levels in Doreen - South are lower than regional averages, with 28.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This difference highlights scope for further training and skill development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational education is common, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 25.1%. Participation in study is high in the area, with 33.0% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 13.2% in primary schools, 7.3% in high schools, and 4.0% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Doreen - South reaches 33 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 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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Public transport data shows 33 operational stops within Doreen - South, which consist of bus services. These locations are connected by 3 separate routes, which support 1,291 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 240 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 91%, followed by train travel at 6%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 25.6%, worked from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules). Service frequency across all routes averages 184 journeys per day, which equates to about 39 weekly trips for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health indicators show positive outcomes across Doreen - South, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. Younger age cohorts show a low incidence of common health issues, and private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 55% of the population (~6,618 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 8.5 and 8.3% of the population respectively, while 75.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health profiles than the average.
Those aged 65 and over make up 8.3% of the community (995 people), which is below the Greater Melbourne figure of 15.0%. Senior residents face some health challenges, with local health outcomes for this cohort ranking lower nationally than those of the general population.
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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Doreen - South shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 24.6% of residents born outside Australia and 24.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.5% of the local population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.8% of the population compared to 2.3% in Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestry (referring to the birth country of parents), the largest groups in Doreen - South are Australian at 24.7%, which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%, English at 22.5%, and Other at 11.4%.
There are also differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Macedonian ancestry overrepresented at 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.9% (compared to 0.8%), and Italian at 6.7% (compared to 5.2%).
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. 24.1% 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 has a median age of 33, making it younger than Greater Melbourne at 37 and Australia at 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (21.5%) but fewer people aged 25 - 34 (13.3%). The proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 is higher than the national figure of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 45 to 54 cohort has risen from 10.8% to 12.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 20.1% to 21.5%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group shrank from 17.9% to 13.3%, and the 0 to 4 group decreased from 10.4% to 8.6%. Population projections for 2041 forecast significant demographic changes, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 97%, adding 1,465 people to total 2,983.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doreen - South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | 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 | 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. | ||
| 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 — 95 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (209041528). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.