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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. 196 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Elsternwick stands at approximately 12,829 as of Aug 2026. This represents a rise of 925 residents (7.8%) compared to the 11,904 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. Such growth draws upon the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,827 documented in June 2025 alongside 196 validated new addresses registered following the census. With a population density measuring 4,485 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top 10% across Australia in AreaSearch assessments, highlighting strong competition for local real estate.
The suburb's 7.8% post-census expansion sits within 0.4 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (8.2%), underscoring solid local growth momentum. Net arrivals from abroad served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 79.7% of recent total demographic additions. SA2-level demographic projections deployed by AreaSearch originate from ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point. Where local figures are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023, applying weighted aggregation techniques to convert LGA metrics to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort growth rates derived from this methodology are subsequently applied to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the district is slated for higher than median expansion among statistical divisions evaluated by AreaSearch, with an anticipated increase of 2,005 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP benchmarks, representing an overall expansion of 15.6% across the 16-year timeframe.
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427 new dwellings have been approved in Elsternwick over the past five years, an average of 85 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 85 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% 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 across Elsternwick have averaged roughly 85 units annually, accumulating to 427 approved dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. A modest ratio of 0.7 incoming residents per completed residence between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years indicates that building activity is comfortably keeping pace with or outstripping local demand, enhancing choice for purchasers while offering capacity for higher growth. Meanwhile, new residential builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $802,000, signaling developer focus on higher-tier, premium projects. Additionally, commercial development consents reached $36.8 million during the ongoing financial year, reflecting substantial capital injection into local enterprises.
Compared against the Greater Melbourne benchmark, Elsternwick registers slightly elevated building volumes, tracking 23.0% above the regional per-capita baseline across the 5 year period to support buyer options alongside established asset pricing. Recent building consents are heavily concentrated in medium-to-high density formats, with attached dwellings accounting for 91.0% and standalone houses representing 9.0%. This orientation toward higher-density development creates accessible entry points for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. Such output marks a pronounced shift away from the prevailing built environment (where separate houses make up 38.0%), responding to site constraints as well as changing lifestyle and purchasing preferences. A metric of approximately 520 residents per approved home highlights the mature nature of the urban landscape. Over the period leading up to 2041, forecasts based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release indicate an influx of 2,003 new inhabitants into Elsternwick. Given prevailing rates of construction activity, the incoming pipeline of residences appears well placed to satisfy demographic requirements, fostering favorable buying environments while facilitating potential expansion beyond baseline demographic expectations.
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Development applications around Elsternwick
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 171 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.2 billion. 49 are already under construction and 64 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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Strategic civic works, major development schemes, and public infrastructure upgrades play a crucial role in shaping local urban performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 projects likely to generate tangible impacts across the district. Prominent initiatives include the Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades - Sandringham, Werribee and Williamstown Cross-City Service, 25 Sandham Street Townhouses, 10-16 Selwyn Street Mixed-Use Development, and the 552 Glen Huntly Road Mixed-Use Development, with key proposals itemized below.
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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.
Olive Green Caulfield
Olive Green Caulfield is a four-storey residential apartment development comprising 44 premium two- and three-bedroom residences alongside ground-floor retail tenancies and double basement parking. Designed with sustainable living features and a communal rooftop terrace, the project activates the Hawthorn Road commercial and residential corridor.
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 labour market in Elsternwick is characterized by advanced educational qualifications, prominent professional services activity, and a low jobless rate of 3.7%. Total employed residents stood at 7,626 as of March 2026, with local unemployment sitting 1.1% lower than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labour force engagement remains solid at 73.0% against the regional baseline of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, a notable 50.1% of workers indicated working remotely from home, a figure partly shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local workers comprise professional & technical, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training.
The district demonstrates a distinct concentration in professional & technical fields, capturing a workforce proportion 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing constitutes a minor share of local employment at 3.8%, well beneath the 7.2% observed across the wider region. Comparing the active working population against resident totals suggests that many locals travel to employment nodes outside the suburb rather than working locally. Analyses from AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicate that the labour force shrank by 0.3% during the past twelve months, while employment fell by 0.5%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. In Greater Melbourne, employment rose by 2.1%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment also increased by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts for Mar-26 to help gauge future demand in Elsternwick. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid on local employment data to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Elsternwick's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years. This estimate relies on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population projections.
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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 ATO tax statistics analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, earnings in the Elsternwick SA2 place local taxpayers in the upper tiers across Australia, registering a median annual return of $70,145 and an average income of $107,405. These results outpace the metropolitan levels across Greater Melbourne, where median and average figures stand at $57,688 and $75,164, respectively. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023 produces updated benchmark estimates of roughly $76,893 for the median and $117,737 for the average as of March 2026.
Findings from the 2021 Census confirm that household, personal, and family incomes in Elsternwick track between the 76th and 90th percentiles nationally. Individual earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 per week encompass 28.7% of local earners (3,681 individuals), closely aligning with the 32.8% observed regionally. Affluence is further illustrated by the 36.6% of households generating top-bracket weekly earnings above $3,000, underpinning strong consumer spending power. Even with residential costs absorbing 15.3% of income, strong earning capacity sustains disposable incomes at the 76th percentile, supported by a SEIFA income score positioned 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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Residential patterns captured in the most recent Census show that Elsternwick's housing stock consisted of 38.1% standalone houses and 61.9% higher-density formats including apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings, contrasting with Greater Melbourne where houses represented 67.9% and multi-unit formats made up 32.1%. Outright property ownership in the suburb matched the metropolitan level at 31.2%, with the balance occupied under a mortgage (28.6%) or tenanted (40.2%). Typical financing costs were elevated, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,447 versus the $2,000 Melbourne metro norm, while median weekly rental payments sat at $426 compared to $390 regionally.
In the national context, local mortgage servicing costs substantially outstrip the Australian median of $1,863, with rental rates also sitting well above the national figure 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 60.5%, comprising two-parent households with children (27.0%), couples without dependents (25.3%), and single parent households (7.2%). Non-family residences comprise the remaining 39.5%, consisting primarily of single-person households at 34.5% alongside shared group homes at 5.0%. Average occupancy stands at 2.3 people per dwelling, reflecting a more compact household structure than the Greater Melbourne norm 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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Tertiary attainment among Elsternwick residents is exceptionally strong, with 54.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, well above the 30.4% recorded across Australia and 33.4% throughout VIC. This strong academic profile underpins a capable, knowledge-oriented local workforce. Undergraduates holding bachelor degrees form the largest group at 35.1%, followed by postgraduate award holders (14.0%) and graduate diploma recipients (5.8%). In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 20.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificate courses (10.0%). Engagement with formal study is widespread across the suburb, with 28.8% of the community actively attending an educational institution.
This learning cohort comprises 8.6% enrolled in primary schools, 7.8% undertaking secondary studies, and 6.9% engaged in higher education coursework.
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Public transport in Elsternwick reaches 70 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 6,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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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Local transit networks feature 70 active public transport stops throughout Elsternwick, encompassing a combination of bus routes and lightrail services. These boarding points are connected by 11 individual routes that together operate 6,523 weekly passenger trips. Public transport convenience is high, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 148 meters. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, outward travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the main commuting method at 72%, followed by train travel at 14% and walking at 6%. Private car availability stands at an average of 0.9 vehicles per household, trailing the regional standard.
In addition, 50.1% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a metric influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit service across the network delivers an average of 931 trips per day throughout all operating lines, translating to approximately 93 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
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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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Community wellness metrics across Elsternwick demonstrate favorable health outcomes in AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease metrics, showing very low rates of common illnesses across all age cohorts. Furthermore, private hospital cover uptake is notably extensive, encompassing approximately 74% of the population (9,493 people). This exceeds the 56.7% proportion recorded across Greater Melbourne as well as the 55.7% national baseline. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported health concerns in the suburb, identified by 6.8% and 7.9 of residents, respectively, while 73.8% of inhabitants indicated experiencing none of the surveyed long-term illnesses compared to 72.6% regionally.
The working-age population exhibits strong vitality with minimal chronic condition incidence. Inhabitants aged 65 and over constitute 18.0% of the local demographic (2,313 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%. Wellness measures within this senior cohort remain robust, aligning closely with nationwide benchmarks for 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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Cultural diversity within Elsternwick is more pronounced than in most surrounding residential markets, with 30.5% of residents born abroad and 20.4% communicating in a language other than English within the home. Christianity represents the most widespread religious affiliation, accounting for 32.7% of the local population. A defining cultural hallmark of the suburb is its substantial Jewish community, which makes up 18.1% of residents, markedly above the Greater Melbourne baseline of 1.0%. Regarding ancestral origins defined by parental country of birth, the three most prominent backgrounds among Elsternwick residents are English at 22.1%, Australian at 19.9%, and Other heritage at 13.9%.
In addition, the suburb features distinct concentrations of several European communities compared to wider benchmarks: residents of Polish heritage account for 3.6% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian ancestry stands at 1.5% (against 0.4%), and Hungarian ancestry represents 1.0% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elsternwick is 38. 29.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Elsternwick mirrors broader trends across Greater Melbourne, with the most notable variation across broad age brackets measuring 2.9 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 38 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year older than the regional median of 37 recorded at that time. The most visible demographic transition since the Census occurred within the 65+ age bracket, which grew from 16.1% to an estimated 18.0% of the population. By 2041, senior and retired cohorts are projected to drive the majority of demographic additions, increasing by 1,088 residents (47%) to reach a total of 3,401.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 this month 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 this month 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 this month headline measures · Jun 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 | 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) | 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 — 196 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (208021179). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.