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Elsternwick has an estimated 12,829 residents, up from 11,904 at the 2021 Census — a change of 925 people, or 7.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 195 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.7% of that increase. That puts 4,486 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Elsternwick stands at approximately 12,829 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 925 residents (7.8%) relative to the 11,904 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The estimated growth is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,827 alongside 195 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 4,485 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the highest 10% of all Australian locations analyzed and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The 7.8% rate of growth since the census is just 0.2 percentage points below the broader SA4 region (8.0%), illustrating solid local growth dynamics. Overseas migration was the primary engine of this growth, accounting for roughly 79.7% of the total population increase over recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this specific data, estimates are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is expected to exceed the national median, with the suburb projected to add 2,030 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a cumulative increase of 15.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
248 new dwellings have been approved in Elsternwick over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 237, running ahead of 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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Elsternwick records approximately 49 residential development approvals per year, summing to 248 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 218 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 1.3 individuals relocated to the area for every completed dwelling, suggesting balanced supply and demand conditions, although this ratio has risen sharply to 7.7 people per approved dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to rising local demand and a potential supply deficit. Newly built properties have an average construction value of $620,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the upscale market sector.
Additionally, commercial development shows solid momentum with $36.8 million in approvals registered in the current financial year. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, construction activity per capita in Elsternwick runs at approximately 64%, placing it in the 31st percentile of all areas evaluated nationwide, which limits options for buyers and sustains interest in established homes. Recent residential approvals consist of 14.0% detached houses and 86.0% medium to high-density projects. This concentration of higher-density housing provides more accessible entry options and draws interest from downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a significant shift from the existing residential landscape, where houses comprise 38.0% of dwellings, reflecting a scarcity of development sites and adapting to changing preferences and affordability pressures. The ratio of 676 residents per dwelling approval highlights a mature residential market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Elsternwick will add 2,028 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with population expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Elsternwick, worth an estimated $716 million. A further 165 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.2 billion. 48 are already under construction and 58 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions represent significant drivers of local real estate performance. A total of 16 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having potential local impacts. Key projects include the Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades - Sandringham, Werribee and Williamstown Cross-City Service, the townhouses at 25 Sandham Street, the mixed-use development at 10-16 Selwyn Street, and the mixed-use development at 552 Glen Huntly Road, with the following list detailing the most significant undertakings.
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Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades - Sandringham, Werribee and Williamstown Cross-City Service
Rail network upgrade works associated with the Metro Tunnel program and the 2026 timetable changes. The Metro Tunnel is open and major construction of the five new stations and tunnels is complete, while some rail works and disruptions continue. The Werribee, Laverton and Williamstown lines now start and end at Flinders Street under the new timetable, and later in 2026 are planned to connect with the Sandringham Line to form a new cross-city service. The broader program frees capacity in the City Loop and supports more frequent services across Melbourne's rail network.
Elsternwick Gardens (Former ABC Studios)
Redevelopment of the former ABC Studios site into the Elsternwick Gardens mixed-use neighbourhood by Milieu and Besen. The approved project comprises six residential buildings with up to 180 apartments following a 2025 amendment, food and drink premises, extensive landscaped gardens, public open space, retention and relocation of the historic broadcast tower, and direct integration with the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate.
25 Sandham Street Townhouses
Boutique townhouse development by Coff Property on an 1800 square metre site in the sought-after suburb of Elsternwick. The luxury residential project is in early planning stages and will feature contemporary townhouse design in a highly desirable location close to Elsternwick Village, train station, tram lines, shops, dining, and amenities. The project represents Coff Property's commitment to medium-density residential development in Melbourne's inner south.
10-16 Selwyn Street Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development featuring a supermarket and residential apartments, revised to 6 storeys with additional setbacks and height reductions after VCAT approval. Includes ground floor commercial spaces.
552 Glen Huntly Road Mixed-Use Development
A 4-storey mixed-use residential development comprising 16 apartments (15 x 2-bedroom, 1 x 3-bedroom) and 2 ground-floor retail shops. The building features a rooftop terrace, lift and stair access, custom perforated brick wall, face brick, aluminium casement windows, stackers and bi-fold doors, concrete profile panels and vertical metal slat balustrades. Basement car parking for 19 vehicles is included in the plans with associated landscaping works.
Seymour & Blanche Townhouses
Collection of 19 luxury townhouses in Elsternwick designed by Megowan Architectural. The project is being delivered by Freeman Group with Sinjen as builder. Construction is well underway with completion targeted for December 2025.
Olive Green
Contemporary residential development at 380 Hawthorn Road featuring 44 high-end apartments ranging from 2-3 bedrooms with integrated study nooks, secure basement parking, and communal rooftop terrace with 270-degree Melbourne views. Designed by Freeman Group with emphasis on natural light, thermal efficiency and modern living.
Elwood Main Drain Duplication Project
This critical 660m flood mitigation project involves duplicating the existing Elwood Main Drain using dual 4.2m x 2.1m pre-cast concrete culverts. The initiative aims to significantly reduce flood risk for over 500 properties within the Elster Creek catchment. Key components include a new drain inlet at Elsternwick Park, a diversion structure in Elster Creek, and a new beach outlet that involves doubling the width of the Elwood Pier. As of April 2026, utility service relocations and site investigations have commenced, with main construction activity scheduled to begin in mid-2026.
7,626 residents of Elsternwick are employed, from a labour force of 7,917. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,574, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor force is characterized by high levels of education, a strong concentration of professionals, and a low unemployment rate of 3.7%. As of March 2026, 7,626 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.1% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%. The workforce participation rate is 73.0%, compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that 50.1% of working residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment fields for residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The suburb exhibits a clear concentration in professional & technical services, with its employment share tracking at 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing plays a minor role, employing 3.8% of the workforce compared to 7.2% across the wider region. Comparisons between the census working population and the local resident population suggest that a significant portion of residents travel outside the suburb for employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that the labour force fell by 0.3% during the 12-month period while employment dropped by 0.5%, which led to an increase of 0.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Greater Melbourne, however, showed a different trend with employment growing by 2.1% and the labour force expanding by 2.3%, alongside a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia regarding national employment starting in May-25 provide additional context for anticipating future demand in Elsternwick. These projections span five and ten year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate potential growth trajectories. National employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, although these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific growth rates are applied to Elsternwick's current employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 7.3% over five years and by 14.6% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation uses a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Elsternwick is $2,171 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,193 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,145 a year against an average of $107,405. The average runs 53% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, local incomes in the Elsternwick SA2 rank in the highest percentile nationally, with a median of $70,145 and an average of $107,405. This is notably higher than the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be approximately $76,893 for the median and $117,737 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all placed in the 76th to 90th national percentiles.
Regarding income distribution, the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 28.7% of the population (3,681 residents), compared to 32.8% across the metropolitan area. Substantial wealth is evident, with 36.6% of residents earning weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which supports high-end retail and local services. Residential costs account for 15.3% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 76th percentile, and the local SEIFA income index ranks in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elsternwick had 4,986 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 38% detached houses and 42% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $426 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,447 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the local housing stock consisted of 38.1% detached houses and 61.9% other property types like townhouses and apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne where houses make up 67.9% and other dwellings comprise 32.1%. The home ownership rate was 31.2%, matching the metropolitan average, while 28.6% of properties were mortgaged and 40.2% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,447 was higher than the metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $426 compared to $390 across Greater Melbourne. Nationally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elsternwick counted 4,986 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,373 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 60.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children (27.0%), couples without children (25.3%), and single-parent households (7.2%). Non-family households account for the remaining 39.5%, with lone person households making up 34.5% and group households comprising 5.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.9% of adults in Elsternwick hold a university qualification, including 35.1% with a bachelor degree and 14.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,430 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,100 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 in the area is substantially higher than regional and national averages, with 54.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This concentration of advanced qualifications positions the population well for employment in knowledge-based industries. Among those aged 15+, bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. Vocational education accounts for 20.1% of qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificate level studies (10.0%). Participation in study is high, with 28.8% of the local population enrolled in education.
This group includes 8.6% in primary schools, 7.8% in secondary institutions, and 6.9% in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Elsternwick reaches 70 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 5,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 services in the area include 70 active stops, providing a mix of light rail and bus options. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, facilitating 5,815 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 148 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 72%, followed by trains at 14% and walking at 6%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 50.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit services run at an average frequency of 830 trips per day across all routes, which equals roughly 83 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.8% of residents in Elsternwick report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 74.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 show very favorable outcomes across the suburb, based on analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness indicators. The prevalence of common health issues is very low across all age brackets, and private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 74% of the population (9,493 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.9% and 6.8% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 73.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents demonstrate good health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.5% of the community (2,368 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators matching national trends seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.5% of Elsternwick residents were born overseas and 20.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.1%) and Australian (19.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb displays higher cultural diversity than most compared markets, with 20.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 30.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the largest reported religion, accounting for 32.7% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Judaism, which represents 18.1% of local residents, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%. The primary ancestral backgrounds reported are English (22.1%), Australian (19.9%), and Other (13.9%). Additionally, several European ancestries show higher concentrations relative to the broader region, with Polish heritage representing 3.6% of residents (compared to 0.8% across Melbourne), Russian heritage at 1.5% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian heritage at 1.0% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elsternwick is 38. 29.0% 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 of residents is 38 years, which is close to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the national average of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (6.8%) and a lower proportion of people aged 35 - 44 (13.3%) than Greater Melbourne. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.7% to 6.8%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket has grown from 10.8% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.8% to 10.3%, and the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 14.4% to 13.3%.
Projections to 2041 indicate further demographic shifts, led by a 52% increase in the 75 to 84 age group, which is expected to rise by 450 people to reach 1,324 from 873. Residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 55% of total growth, while the number of residents aged 15 to 24 is expected to decrease by 4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elsternwick
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 |
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| 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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 195 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,904 at the 2021 Census → 12,829 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 (208021179). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.