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Eltham has an estimated 23,688 residents, up from 23,444 at the 2021 Census — a change of 244 people, or 1.0%. 153 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,215 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 from AreaSearch, the resident count in Eltham stands at roughly 23,688 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census total of 23,444 people, this represents an addition of 244 people (1.0%). This adjustment incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 23,669 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 153 validated new addresses recorded following the census benchmark. These demographic metrics generate a population density of 1,215 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than typical benchmarks across AreaSearch's nationwide assessments. With its 1.0% expansion rate post-census, Eltham sits within 0.8 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (1.8%), confirming solid underlying demographic momentum.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 71.2% of total population additions over the latest evaluation timeframes. Projections compiled by AreaSearch incorporate SA2-level modeling published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, anchored to a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw from 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, modified via weighted aggregation techniques translating LGA growth to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket expansion trajectories derived from these aggregations are further utilized across all locations covering the 2032 to 2041 period. Extending these demographic patterns forward indicates growth tracking higher than the national statistical area median, with local numbers projected to expand by 4,237 persons through to 2041 under latest annual ERP benchmarks, equating to a cumulative 16-year increase of 17.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
219 new dwellings have been approved in Eltham over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% 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 building approvals in Eltham have averaged approximately 43 new homes annually, totaling 219 homes approved during the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Given recent downturns in resident numbers, local construction has adequately matched buyer demand to maintain ample market selection, with approved dwellings carrying an average build value of $621,000—slightly above regional norms—highlighting an emphasis on premium residential projects. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $12.3 million during this financial year, underscoring ongoing investment in non-residential assets. On a per-capita basis, residential construction volume in Eltham trails Greater Melbourne by 13.0% and ranks within the 23rd percentile across Australia, constraining supply options for purchasers while driving buyer competition toward established stock.
This reduced activity relative to both metropolitan and national averages underscores a mature urban environment with potential land development restrictions. Recent approvals split evenly between 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This emphasis on medium-to-high density housing yields accessible price points catering to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This pipeline marks a notable departure from the prevailing housing stock (presently 88.0% houses), reflecting diminished greenfield availability as well as evolving lifestyle choices and buyer affordability constraints. The presence of roughly 614 people per dwelling approval confirms the thoroughly established character of the local residential market. Future demographic projections indicate that Eltham will gain 4,218 residents through to 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Should residential building activity remain at current volumes, new dwelling supply could lag population growth, heightening market tension and placing upward pressure on local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Eltham
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Eltham, worth an estimated $518 million. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.6 billion. 19 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 programs, major developments, and council strategic plans play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 20 projects with expected local impacts. Primary works include the Eltham and Diamond Creek Major Activity Centres Structure Plans, the Eltham High School Upgrade and Modernisation, the Eltham Lower Park Upgrade, and the Alistair Knox Park Changing Places Facility, alongside other notable initiatives detailed in the accompanying project schedule.
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Eltham and Diamond Creek Major Activity Centres Structure Plans
A planning framework that translates the 2020 Eltham and Diamond Creek Major Activity Centre Structure Plans into the Nillumbik Planning Scheme via Amendments C143nill and C144nill. The amendments rezone the Eltham Industrial 3 land into Schedule 1 of the Activity Centre Zone, update local activity centre policy, refine the Significant Landscape Overlay for the Eltham Town Centre and apply tailored built form, height and design controls to the Diamond Creek centre. After formal exhibition in mid-2024, Council deferred panel referral to consider new State Government housing targets and Plan for Victoria reforms.In September 2025 Council's Planning and Consultation Committee reviewed submissions and resolved several refinements to gateway, landscape, colour palette and residential setback provisions. The amendments are progressing toward an Independent Planning Panel and ultimate Ministerial approval, and aim to manage growth in both centres through to 2030 while preserving local character, supporting 3 to 5 storey heights and improving public spaces.
Eltham High School Upgrade and Modernisation
Upgrade and modernisation of the school's science facilities to provide improved teaching and learning spaces. The project received $8.94 million in the 2023-24 State Budget and reached forecast completion in Q2 2026.
Eltham Lower Park Upgrade
Upgrade of Eltham Lower Park delivering a new off-leash dog park, upgraded sports pavilion, improved equestrian facilities, accessible parking and paths, revegetation, new seating, shelters and heritage signage. The project was officially opened in June 2026 following completion of all major works.
Alistair Knox Park Changing Places Facility
A $915,000 project to build new public toilets including Nillumbik's first Changing Places accessible toilet and change room in Alistair Knox Park, Eltham. The facility includes height-adjustable adult-sized change table, electronic hoist, accessible toilet, shower, plus two additional accessible toilets and four standard cubicles. Funded by Victorian Government and Council.
Andrew Pocket Park Development
A $1.5 million development of Andrew Pocket Park featuring new playground equipment, BBQ facilities, picnic tables, pathways, indigenous plantings, and improved parking. The project will create a modern community recreational space with nature-based play elements and accessible facilities for families in Eltham.
Eltham Urban Congestion Fund Project
Traffic and transport upgrades across the Eltham Activity Centre to improve pedestrian safety, bus access and local traffic flow. Works include raised pedestrian crossings, kerb and footpath improvements, signal changes and Eltham Central Oval parking and drainage upgrades. Stages on Bible St and Eltham Central Oval are complete; Main Rd, Arthur St and St Laurence Lane works are underway with bus terminal works scheduled to finish by December 2025.
Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrades (Watsonia-Eltham)
A major upgrade of the Hurstbridge line integrated with the North East Link project. Key milestones include the completion of Melbourne's third longest rail tunnel at Watsonia (500 metres) in late 2025 and the rebuilding of the Grimshaw Street Bridge. The project encompasses track duplication, new stations at Greensborough and Montmorency, and extensive signalling and power upgrades. Final finishing works and rail corridor improvements are continuing into mid-2026 to enhance service frequency and reliability for Melbourne's northeast.
Eltham Gateway Project
A community-led project to revitalise the southern gateway into Eltham along Main Road between Falkiner Street and Diamond Creek Bridge. The project includes public artwork, indigenous plantings, revegetation of underutilised roadside areas, and creation of public open space. Developed in partnership with Major Road Projects Victoria and the Southern Gateway Renewal Group.
14,026 residents of Eltham are employed, from a labour force of 14,336. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 73.1%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 19,888, about 84% 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 profile in Eltham is characterized by exceptional educational attainment, significant concentration in professional services, a minimal unemployment rate of 2.2%, and an estimated 2.5% expansion in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 14,026, keeping the local jobless rate 2.6% beneath the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, while labour force participation stands at 73.1% (compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne). Census findings showed 41.2% of workers operating from home, an outcome partially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Health care & social assistance, education & training, along with construction represent the primary fields of employment among residents.
The community displays pronounced sector concentration within education & training, where local employment share reaches 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents a smaller component of the local workforce at 3.0%, compared to 5.2% across the wider region. Comparing local resident worker counts against the Census working population indicates that this largely residential enclave generates limited employment opportunities internally. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM releases indicate that over the 12-month period, a 2.5% rise in employment alongside a 2.9% expansion in the labour pool lifted the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1% while the labour force expanded by 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Industry employment demand forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future hiring trajectories across Eltham. Mapped across local occupation profiles over five and ten-year horizons, these figures contextualize future capacity; while total national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sectors demonstrate wide variation. Applying these industry growth estimates to the resident employment profile indicates prospective local employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (calculated via weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population shifts).
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Median household income in Eltham is $2,464 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $984 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,901 a year against an average of $86,421. 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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Data from the ATO's postcode release for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the Eltham SA2 generate a median income of $62,901 alongside an average income of $86,421. These levels rank exceptionally high on a national scale, surpassing Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023 lifts estimated levels to approximately $68,952 for median earnings and $94,735 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, Eltham's personal, family, and household earnings placed across the 77th to 90th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows a primary concentration of 29.5% of residents (6,987 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with the regional share of 32.8%. Local economic capacity is underscored by the 41.1% of households earning weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which sustains strong retail and consumer activity. Residents retain 88.1% of income once housing expenses are met, demonstrating substantial spending power and placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eltham had 8,037 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 7% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $446 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,297 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the residential fabric of Eltham consists of 88.4% houses alongside 11.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metro breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is substantially higher than the Melbourne metro level at 43.1%, while remaining properties are either mortgaged (46.0%) or occupied by tenants (10.8%). Median housing costs run higher than metropolitan averages: local monthly mortgage repayments stand at $2,297 versus $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent is $446 compared to $390 regionally.
Against nationwide figures, local mortgage obligations sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents notably exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eltham counted 8,037 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 82.9% of all households; this includes 44.8% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family living situations represent the remaining 17.1%, consisting of lone person households at 16.2% and group households at 0.9%. The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.3% of adults in Eltham hold a university qualification, including 25.2% with a bachelor degree and 9.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 17.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,843 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,115 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 qualification levels in the community are remarkably strong, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, surpassing both the SA4 region proportion (32.8%) and the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees comprise the leading qualification tier at 25.2%, supported by postgraduate degrees at 9.9% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are likewise well represented, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ holding applied credentials, including 17.6% with certificates and 11.9% holding advanced diplomas. Enrolment across academic and vocational programs is widespread, with 30.1% of the population actively participating in education.
This cohort comprises 9.7% enrolled in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education qualifications.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Eltham reaches 71 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 9,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 analysis identifies 71 active transport stops throughout Eltham, consisting of bus services. These stops are integrated into 11 individual routes, providing a combined total of 9,946 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit services is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 361 meters from their nearest stop. Reflecting its suburban residential character, outward travel dominates daily commuting patterns; private vehicles represent 90% of journey-to-work trips, while 5% travel by train. Vehicle density stands at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. In addition, 41.2% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Across the entire local network, daily transit frequency averages 1,420 trips, which translates to roughly 140 weekly trips per individual stop.
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70.2% of residents in Eltham report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic condition incidence, Eltham records excellent health metrics, marked by minimal prevalence of common ailments across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is remarkably widespread, encompassing roughly 62% of the local population (14,686 people). This exceeds both the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis constitute the leading recorded chronic conditions, diagnosed in 8.0 and 7.8% of residents, respectively. A total of 70.2% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged under 65 display superior health outcomes relative to standard benchmarks. Those aged 65 and over represent 21.4% of the community (5,069 people), above the 15.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators remaining robust and tracking consistently with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Eltham is largely Australian-born, at 81.2% of residents, with 10.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.2%) and Australian (24.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural background measures across Eltham align broadly with regional patterns: 81.2% of residents were born in Australia, 92.0% hold Australian citizenship, and 89.2% speak solely English at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, embraced by 43.3% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits the most distinct local variation, representing 0.1% of residents compared with 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds among Eltham residents are English at 28.2% (substantially exceeding the regional proportion of 20.1%), Australian at 24.1% (well above the wider regional mark of 18.4%), and Irish at 9.9%.
Other cultural heritages show varying concentrations compared to broader regional averages: Italian ancestry is notably higher at 5.9% (versus 5.2% regionally), while Macedonian accounts for 0.6% (vs 0.7%) and Maltese represents 0.9% (vs 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eltham is 43. 21.0% 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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Eltham's demographic balance leans toward older age groups. As of estimates updated to August 2026, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) constitute 28.6% of residents, compared to 22.3% in Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 18.6% locally against 32.1% across the metropolitan area. The estimated median age remains at 43, unchanged from the 2021 Census benchmark, standing 6 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. The most pronounced shift across major age brackets since the Census occurred within retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), expanding from 17.8% to an estimated 21.4% of residents.
Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among retiree and elderly cohorts, projected to grow by 2,428 residents (48%) to reach 7,497.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eltham
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last 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 last 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 153 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,444 at the 2021 Census → 23,688 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 (209031209). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.