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Doveton has an estimated 12,915 residents, up from 11,889 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,026 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 359 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 69.5% of that increase. That puts 2,488 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Doveton stands at approximately 12,915 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,026 individuals (8.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 11,889 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,894 combined with 359 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,488 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top quartile of all Australian territories analyzed by AreaSearch. This 8.6% rise since the 2021 census outstripped the broader SA3 region (6.2%), establishing the suburb as a local growth pacesetter.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was international migration, which accounted for roughly 69.5% of the total population increase in recent times. For each SA2 zone, AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth spanning LGA to SA2 tiers. Age cohort growth rates calculated from these aggregations are also applied to all regions for the span from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, projections point to population growth exceeding the national median, with expectations that the locality will add 2,647 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a cumulative increase of 20.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
654 new dwellings have been approved in Doveton over the past five years, an average of 130 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 99 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 86, 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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Approximately 130 residential building approvals are granted annually in Doveton, with 654 properties approved throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 79 recorded so far in FY-26. Given that an average of only 0.6 new residents arrived per completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction volume is matching or exceeding demand, which increases purchasing options for buyers and supports the potential for demographic growth to surpass forecasts, all while new properties average a construction value of $244,000—below regional benchmarks—indicating more budget-friendly purchasing options.
Furthermore, $8.4 million in commercial development approvals have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting the residential orientation of the locality. Doveton generates 75.0% more development activity per capita than Greater Melbourne, offering home buyers a wider selection of properties, even though building pace has slowed of late. Recent residential projects consist of 30.0% standalone houses and 70.0% medium and high-density developments. Concentrating on denser housing forms provides more budget-friendly entry thresholds and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 78.0% of dwellings), pointing to a shrinking pool of vacant development land and mirroring evolving lifestyles and the demand for more varied, lower-cost housing alternatives. Recording roughly 158 people per building approval, Doveton displays the hallmarks of an expanding area. Future forecasts indicate that Doveton is set to add 2,625 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. Judging by ongoing building trends, the supply of new homes is positioned to comfortably satisfy incoming demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially enabling population growth to outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Doveton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Doveton, worth an estimated $683 million. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.7 billion. 22 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives represent key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Doveton Pool in the Park Revitalisation Project, the Officer Major Activity Centre, the Rowan Drive Doveton Development Plan (focusing on the Ilim College Doveton Campus Expansion), and Parklife Doveton, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Doveton Pool in the Park Upgrades
City of Casey is revitalising Doveton Pool in the Park to provide a renewed outdoor aquatic facility and a year-round accessible park. Stage one construction runs from June 2025 to April 2026 and includes replacement of the existing 50 metre pool with an accessible entry ramp, reduced depth for accessible programming, a new plant room and water treatment equipment. Later stages include a district-level play space, active recreation, picnic areas, public toilets and renewed change facilities, with construction timing still to be confirmed.
Parklife Doveton
A large-scale residential development by Goldfield Group featuring 226 townhouses on over 5 hectares in Doveton, near Dandenong CBD. The project focuses on connected suburban living with proximity to parks, public transport, and major roads.
Officer Major Activity Centre
Officer Major Activity Centre is the planned civic, retail, commercial and higher-density residential heart of the Officer Precinct, centred around Officer Station, Siding Avenue, the Cardinia Civic Centre and Development Victoria's Olio residential precinct. Cardinia Shire Council adopted the Officer Major Activity Centre Urban Design Framework in February 2024 to guide public realm, built form and mixed-use development. Development Victoria advises that major enabling works for the town centre, including the rail underpass, road connections, stormwater tank and Town Centre Park, are complete, and it is now seeking suitable private developers for remaining land parcels.Olio Stage 2 civil works were completed in mid 2025, with townhouse construction commencing in 2025 and targeted for completion in late 2026.
Ilim College Doveton Campus Expansion
Expansion of Ilim College's Doveton Campus through delivery of a new three-storey education building comprising 10 classrooms, science laboratories, food technology facilities, computer and multimedia spaces, art room, auditorium, senior common areas, staff facilities and associated works. The project expands the former Doveton North Primary School site to accommodate growing enrolments.
Webster Street Level Crossing Removal Project
Major infrastructure project permanently closing the Webster Street level crossing and constructing a new road underpass connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Hammond and Cheltenham Roads, alongside a new walking and cycling path in Woodcock Reserve connecting to the Dandenong Trail.
Dandenong Wellbeing Centre
A 122.15 million dollar state-of-the-art aquatic and wellness hub being built at Mills Reserve to replace the 45-year-old Dandenong Oasis. The facility will include an indoor 50-metre pool, a 25-metre 10-lane pool, two warm water program pools for hydrotherapy and rehabilitation, a learn-to-swim pool, and a family leisure pool with splashpad. Supporting amenities include a large gymnasium, group fitness studios, more than 200 square metres of allied water lounge and allied health consulting suites, community meeting rooms, a cafe, spa, sauna and steam room, plus an integrated hockey pavilion replacing the existing Mills Reserve facilities.The design features large-span engineered timber beams across the main pool hall and entry foyer, targets a 5 Star Green Star rating, and includes culturally inclusive features such as a parents and prayer room and capacity to isolate the warm water pool for women-only programs. Construction began with a sod-turning ceremony on 5 July 2025 and the centre is on track to open in early to mid 2027. The project is supported by a 20 million dollar Federal Government grant.
Webster Street Level Crossing Removal
Major infrastructure project permanently closing the dangerous Webster Street level crossing and constructing a new road underpass beneath the rail line, connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads. The crossing recorded 22 near misses since 2012 and boom gates were down for over 60 minutes during morning peak. Webster Street closed to vehicles at the level crossing in late 2025, making the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines boom gate free, and the new approximately 450m road underpass is on track to open in September 2026, two years ahead of the original 2028 schedule.The project also delivers a new walking and cycling path connecting to the Dandenong Creek Trail and a new signalised intersection at Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street.
Dandenong Hospital Redevelopment
A $305 million redevelopment of Dandenong Hospital delivered under the Hospital Infrastructure Delivery Fund. The project includes new operating theatres, a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), upgraded day surgery admission spaces, and an expanded emergency department with dedicated zones for pediatric, adult, and mental health care.
5,218 residents of Doveton are employed, from a labour force of 6,101. Unemployment sits at 14.5%, with participation at 58.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,989, about 85% 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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Doveton boasts a capable labor pool, with the construction industry standing out for its high share of jobs, an unemployment rate of 14.5%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the previous year. As of March 2026, 5,218 residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate sits at 9.7% above Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, indicating potential for enhancement, and workforce participation is notably lower at 58.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. According to Census data, only 10.2% of residents reported working from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Resident employment is largely centered in construction, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. The local workforce is notably concentrated in construction, exhibiting a participation rate 1.9 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical roles employ a mere 3.8% of local workers, far below the 10.1% figure for Greater Melbourne. The heavily residential suburb seems to provide sparse local job opportunities, as demonstrated by the imbalance between the Census working population and resident population counts. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics show that over the 12-month span, employment expanded by 4.0% and the labor force grew by 3.8%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1%, labor force growth of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with local employment structures to project potential growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment distribution suggests Doveton's employment could rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Doveton is $1,262 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $584 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,728 a year against an average of $49,928. 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 statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Doveton SA2 recorded a median income of $45,728 and an average income of $49,928. These figures trail the national standard and compare with median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne, respectively. Applying the Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest figures of roughly $50,127 (median) and $54,731 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Doveton fall between the 10th and 17th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, accounting for 30.6% of residents (3,951 people), which mirrors regional dynamics where 32.8% of the population falls into this range. Financial pressure from housing is intense, leaving only 80.0% of income remaining after costs, placing the area in the 14th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Doveton had 4,045 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Doveton, as of the most recent Census, consisted of 78.5% separate houses and 21.5% alternative dwelling types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. At the same time, the home ownership rate in Doveton was lower than metropolitan Melbourne at 23.7%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by individuals with a mortgage (32.8%) or renters (43.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was far below the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, sitting at $1,500, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $320 compared to the metro average of $390.
Across the country, Doveton's mortgage payments are notably lower than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably below the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doveton counted 4,045 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,394 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 18% couples without children. 27% 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 majority of households at 65.2%, which includes 30.4% couples with children, 17.7% couples without children, and 15.1% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.8% of homes, consisting of single-person households at 27.0% and group households at 7.7%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 residents, slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.1% of adults in Doveton hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 20.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 947 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 932 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 face hurdles in education, with university graduation rates of 19.1% tracking far below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a difficulty as well as a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational skills are well represented, with 31.0% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (20.6%). Participation in study is notably strong, with 32.2% of local residents currently signed up for formal study.
This cohort includes 9.9% attending primary school, 8.8% in secondary education, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education courses.
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Public transport in Doveton reaches 46 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An evaluation of public transit shows 46 operational stops in Doveton, which consist of bus services. These transit stops are linked to 11 different routes, which together provide 1,431 passenger journeys each week. Transit access is classified as good, with locals living an average of 202 meters from the closest stop. Being a mainly residential suburb, the majority of workers travel outside the area to work, with cars remaining the main transport choice at 90%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles. A relatively small 10.2% of the workforce worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Typical transit service frequency is 204 journeys per day across the network, which averages out to roughly 31 weekly journeys per stop.
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73.0% of residents in Doveton report no long-term health condition. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Doveton displays notable health difficulties based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the frequency of chronic ailments, which are prevalent in both younger and older demographic groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally low at roughly 46% of the population (~5,940 people). This rate compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the suburb were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.4% and 6.8% of the population, respectively, while 73.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Health statistics for the working-age population are generally standard. Seniors aged 65 and older represent 13.8% of the local population (1,778 people), which is lower than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Health profiles among elderly residents show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.5% of Doveton residents were born overseas and 63.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (12.4%) and Australian (11.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Doveton ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 59.5% of residents born overseas and 63.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 36.0% of the population. The most prominent disproportionate religious representation is Islam, which accounts for 29.6% of residents, significantly exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Regarding parental birthplace, the three most common backgrounds in Doveton are Other, representing 39.6% of the population (well above the regional benchmark of 14.6%), English, representing 12.4% (well below the regional standard of 20.1%), and Australian, representing 11.2% (well below the regional average of 18.4%).
Furthermore, there are significant differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds: Serbian heritage accounts for 4.3% of Doveton (compared to 0.4% across the region), Sri Lankan heritage represents 1.7% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Hungarian heritage is at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doveton is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 30.0% 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 Doveton is 34 years, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 years and younger than the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Doveton has a higher proportion of children aged 0 - 4 (7.3%) but fewer residents aged 55 - 64 (8.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 15.1% to 17.0% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 19.1% to 17.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest major shifts in Doveton's age profile.
The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow the most at 39%, adding 573 residents to reach a total of 2,041. By contrast, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to see minimal growth of only 9% (89 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doveton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 359 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,889 at the 2021 Census → 12,915 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 (212021295). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.