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East Bendigo - Kennington has an estimated 13,970 residents. 243 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 815 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of East Bendigo - Kennington stands at roughly 13,970 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 13,988 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a modest contraction of 18 people (0.1%). This estimate incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,942 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 243 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Settlement density sits at 814 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Inward migration from overseas served as the primary contributor to local demographic gains, representing virtually the exclusive catalyst for additions in recent times.
SA2 projections utilized by AreaSearch stem from ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, while localities omitted from this dataset draw on 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections adjusted via weighted population growth aggregations from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort growth rates derived from these models are further integrated across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modeling indicates expansion exceeding the median for regional non-metropolitan territories nationally, with local numbers anticipated to increase by 2,568 persons to 2041 under current annual ERP figures, marking an overall rise of 18.2% across the 16 years.
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283 new dwellings have been approved in East Bendigo - Kennington over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% 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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Residential planning approvals in East Bendigo - Kennington have averaged approximately 56 dwellings annually, culminating in 283 homes permitted over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Given that net arrivals averaged merely 0.5 people per year for every home constructed across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), ongoing building activity is keeping pace with or exceeding local requirements, broadening purchasing choices and creating capacity for population increases beyond current projections, alongside an average building cost of $442,000 per new dwelling. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $31.2 million this financial year, highlighting substantial commercial capital expenditure locally.
Per capita building output in East Bendigo - Kennington reaches roughly 63% of the level observed across Rest of Vic., positioning the district in the 64th percentile across assessed areas nationwide despite an uptick in construction pace over recent periods. Detached houses constitute 68.0% of freshly approved residential stock while medium and high-density housing accounts for 32.0%, reflecting an expanding footprint of medium-density formats that diversify price points from standalone family properties to budget-friendly attached dwellings. A density profile of roughly 231 people per dwelling approval characterizes this low-density property landscape. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, East Bendigo - Kennington is on track to gain 2,539 residents by 2041. Should current construction tempos persist without acceleration, dwelling additions might fall short of population requirements, intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on local real estate values.
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Development applications around East Bendigo - Kennington
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside East Bendigo - Kennington, worth an estimated $131 million. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.34 billion. 35 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, civic developments, and planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping local outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted 22 projects expected to influence the district, including prominent undertakings such as St Aidans Road Kennington Social Housing, Prime Business Park, Marnie Place Estate, and Kennington Reservoir Dam Wall Rehabilitation, with key initiatives detailed below.
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St Aidans Road Kennington Social Housing
84 new social housing units for residents aged 55 years and over, delivered by VincentCare Community Housing in partnership with Homes Victoria under the Big Housing Build. Mix of 64 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments and townhouses across five buildings, replacing 30 ageing independent living units. Includes a community hub, covered outdoor area, landscaping, parking and bicycle storage. Delivered in two stages to allow existing residents to relocate once.
Prime Business Park
A $55 million masterplanned business park at 8-16 Rohs Road, East Bendigo, developed by Prime Urban Group. Stage One is now complete, delivering 12 office suites, 23 warehouse units, two large factory spaces and a central cafe across more than 10,000sqm of flexible workspace, with capacity to support up to 250 workers. Tenants secured include Lifeline Loddon Mallee and the operators of the former Forage Cafe. Preliminary works for Stage Two, which will expand the estate's footprint, are now under way.Across the full site of 48 units the precinct is around 96 per cent sold, leased or reserved, making it the largest commercial hub under development in Greater Bendigo.
Marnie Place Estate
34 townhouse development by Piermont Group featuring 2, 3 and 4-bedroom contemporary homes. First stage nearing completion with properties in lock-up stage. Marketed by McKean McGregor.
Kennington Reservoir Dam Wall Rehabilitation
Major infrastructure renewal project for Kennington Reservoir Dam Wall rehabilitation. $900,000 investment by City of Greater Bendigo as part of 2024/2025 Budget for critical water infrastructure.
Water and Sewer Network Program
A major program to renew and upgrade critical water and sewer infrastructure across the Coliban Water region. Key 2026 activities include routine water mains cleaning via air scouring in Maiden Gully and Bendigo Central, and significant upgrades to the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant. The program also encompasses the Coliban Rural Water Efficiency Project, a $160 million initiative to modernize gold rush-era open channels with piped networks to reduce water loss by up to 79%. The Maiden Gully to Marong pipeline, a 17km critical link, is a centerpiece of this 'Big Water Build' to support regional population growth.
Regional Sports Infrastructure Program - Bendigo
The Bendigo Sports Package is a major revitalization of three key sporting precincts. The Bendigo Stadium upgrade features a new 2-court annex, refurbishment of courts 9 and 10, and sustainability upgrades including solar panels. The Bendigo Showgrounds works include a new 500-seat multipurpose pavilion (the Showgrounds Function Centre), arena redevelopment with improved drainage, and perimeter fencing. The Bendigo Bowls and Croquet Clubs are receiving 4 refurbished bowls greens, 2 compliant croquet lawns, and a major clubhouse upgrade.These projects aim to boost regional tourism and community participation.
Eumana (Flora Hill)
Development Victoria is delivering 'Eumana', a new masterplanned residential community at 2 Osborne Street, Flora Hill, Bendigo. The project will provide over 170 new homes across various lot sizes, including around 56 social and affordable homes delivered in partnership with Homes Victoria. Early works, including site remediation and vegetation removal, commenced in July 2025 and are expected to finish by mid-2026. The historic 'Eumana' House will be retained and incorporated into the development. Construction of the homes is slated to begin in 2027.
Burnayi Lurnayi Flora Hill
A development delivering 35 new social and affordable homes for women and their families in regional Bendigo, in partnership with the Dja Dja Wurrung Corporation. The project includes 26 apartments (12 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom) and 9 three-bedroom townhouses. The project has received development consent and broke ground in late 2024, with completion expected in 2026. The homes will be allocated to women and their families on the Victorian Housing Register, with half prioritised for First Nations women.It is partially funded by the Victorian government's $5.3 billion Big Housing Build.
6,643 residents of East Bendigo - Kennington are employed, from a labour force of 6,871. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 58.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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East Bendigo - Kennington sustains a qualified local labor pool with substantial representation across essential service industries, paired with an unemployment rate of only 3.3% and annual job growth estimated at 1.3%. Employed locals numbered 6,643 as of March 2026, while the jobless level sat 0.4% lower than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., alongside a labor force participation rate of 58.0% that sits below the 61.1% seen across Regional Vic.. Census data revealed that 16.9% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions.
Primary employment sectors for residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Concentration in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering a workforce proportion 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a smaller footprint, employing only 1.7% of local workers in East Bendigo - Kennington compared with 7.5% across Regional Vic.. Despite available positions within the boundaries, commuting comparisons between resident worker counts and local jobs indicate substantial outbound daily travel. Evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch demonstrates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.3% while the labor force grew by 0.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced an employment decline of 0.1%, a 0.3% reduction in workforce size, and a 0.2 percentage points decrease in joblessness. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding forward workforce demand in East Bendigo - Kennington. Applying these five- and ten-year national industry forecasts—which project overall job gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—to the local sector distribution yields an estimated employment rise of 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (representing a weighted baseline extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Bendigo - Kennington is $1,408 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $759 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,891 a year against an average of $65,701. 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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ATO taxation statistics released at the postcode level for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $52,891 and an average of $65,701 across the East Bendigo - Kennington SA2. These figures sit slightly below national benchmarks while tracking above the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $57,979 (median) and $72,021 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household tiers, Census income metrics place the area moderately between the 29th and 40th percentiles.
A cohort of 4,037 individuals (28.9% of residents) earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 30.3%. Income retention after housing expenses stands at 86.8%, yet disposable earnings sit in the 33rd percentile and the SEIFA index places the community within the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Bendigo - Kennington had 5,759 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 1% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,430 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential dwellings in East Bendigo - Kennington consisted of 82.4% houses alongside 17.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' structures), contrasting with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings recorded across Regional Vic.. Fully owned properties accounted for 40.2% of tenure, matching Regional Vic., while remaining homes were under a mortgage (26.7%) or occupied by tenants (33.0%). Median monthly mortgage costs mirrored the Regional Vic. level at $1,430, whereas median weekly rental payments reached $295 versus $1,430 and $285 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage payments sit substantially below the $1,863 Australian median, and rents track well beneath the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Bendigo - Kennington counted 5,759 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 61.7% of local households, consisting of 27.8% couples without children, 22.1% couples with children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family living situations make up 38.3% of the total, where lone person households represent 34.2% and group households comprise 4.2%. Average occupancy stands at 2.2 people per household, below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.9% of adults in East Bendigo - Kennington hold a university qualification, including 18.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,913 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials among residents are strong relative to surrounding areas, with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, surpassing both the Rest of Vic. benchmark of 21.7% and the SA3 level of 23.6%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are likewise widely held, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (21.6%). Participation in study programs is substantial, encompassing 26.7% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This total includes 8.5% attending primary education, 7.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.2% engaged in tertiary education courses.
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Public transport in East Bendigo - Kennington reaches 75 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 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 1.3 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 transit coverage across East Bendigo - Kennington includes 75 active transport stops connected by 10 routes that generate 2,392 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated favorable, with typical walking distances of 244 meters to reach the closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, daily travel is largely outward-bound, with private motor vehicles being the main travel method at 92%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, trailing regional figures, while 16.9% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences.
Transit service frequency across the network provides an average of 341 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 31 weekly trips per individual stop.
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61.1% of residents in East Bendigo - Kennington report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across East Bendigo - Kennington regarding mortality patterns and chronic illnesses across younger and older demographics, while private health insurance adoption covers approximately 52% of the total population (~7,250 people), slightly trailing typical SA2 averages. Prevalent medical conditions include arthritis and mental health issues, reported among 10.8 and 10.7% of residents, respectively, while 61.1% of the population indicated no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.. Elevated rates of chronic illness affect the working-age demographic, while individuals aged 65 and over account for 25.8% of residents (3,598 people), exceeding the 24.0% regional proportion.
Health metrics among the senior population display some adverse trends, aligning generally with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
East Bendigo - Kennington is largely Australian-born, at 88.0% of residents, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (28.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in East Bendigo - Kennington sit below broader averages, with 89.9% holding Australian citizenship, 88.0% born in Australia, and 91.5% using English exclusively at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 50.6% of residents. The most noticeable relative overrepresentation occurs within the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% locally against 0.8% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral background (based on parents' country of birth), the leading lineages identified across East Bendigo - Kennington are English (31.5%), Australian (28.3%), and Irish (11.2%). Distinct differences emerge among other heritages, with Scottish ancestry overrepresented at 9.2% locally (versus 8.8% regionally), Sri Lankan background at 0.3% (versus 0.1%), and German ancestry registering at 3.4% (versus 3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Bendigo - Kennington is 44. 25.0% 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 age distribution across East Bendigo - Kennington aligns closely with Regional Vic. benchmarks, displaying a maximum variation of 2.2 percentage points. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 44 as at August 2026, identical to the figure from the 2021 Census and 1 year higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 recorded in that Census, compared to the Australian Census median of 38. The proportion of mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) has decreased from 24.7% at the Census to an estimated 22.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast within the young to middle aged adult segment (25 - 44), projected to grow by 1,580 residents (45%) to reach 5,110.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Bendigo - Kennington
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 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 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 — 243 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,988 at the 2021 Census → 13,970 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 (202011020). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.