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Elwood has an estimated 16,061 residents, up from 14,818 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,243 people, or 8.4%. Overseas migration accounts for 80.4% of that increase. That puts 6,298 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 population residing in Elwood stands at approximately 16,061 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,243 people (8.4%) following the 2021 Census, when 14,818 people were recorded. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 16,056 as of June 2025 alongside 98 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census benchmark. With 6,298 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top 10% of areas nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch for density, underscoring intense demand for local real estate.
The community's 8.4% expansion since the census trails statewide growth (9.5%) by only 1.1 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying demand. Inbound international migration served as the primary demographic driver, generating roughly 80.4% of aggregate population additions across recent reporting intervals. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as their baseline, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Where specific SA2 boundaries lack direct coverage, 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA figures are incorporated via weighted aggregation transitioning LGA figures down to SA2 zones. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are likewise projected across every territory for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts anticipate expansion exceeding national median rates for statistical divisions, adding 3,192 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 19.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
125 new dwellings have been approved in Elwood over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 32% 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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Dwelling creation in Elwood has maintained a yearly pace of approximately 25 approvals, generating 125 homes over the last 5 financial years. Balanced market fundamentals were evident between FY-22 and FY-26, when an average of 1.1 people arrived annually for every newly constructed residence; however, this metric accelerated to 15.5 people per dwelling throughout the last 2 financial years, highlighting surging demand alongside potential supply bottlenecks. Construction costs average $1,042,000 per dwelling, illustrating a clear developer emphasis on upscale, premium residential offerings. Non-residential activity remains minimal, with commercial approvals generating $7.8 million this financial year, underlining the suburb's overwhelmingly domestic profile.
Building activity in Elwood sits substantially lower than across Greater Melbourne, lagging the regional per-capita baseline by 85.0%. Such subdued construction volumes typically bolster asset values and demand for existing properties. Output is also below national norms, indicating a fully built-out environment constrained by planning regulations. Approvals comprise 32.0% detached houses alongside 68.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This higher concentration of multi-unit stock creates accessible price points while drawing downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Nevertheless, the proportion of standalone houses being built exceeds the existing structural composition (14.0% at Census), signaling sustained appetite for detached family living despite densification trends. The presence of approximately 852 people per approval reinforces Elwood's status as a mature urban market. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Elwood is forecast to welcome 3,187 residents up to 2041. Should construction maintain its current velocity, the volume of incoming housing may fall short of demographic growth, creating tighter buying conditions and upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Elwood
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Elwood, worth an estimated $135 million. A further 187 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.8 billion. 62 are already under construction and 82 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Capital investments, planning strategies, and civil works play a fundamental role in shaping neighborhood outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 notable initiatives with direct bearing on the local district. Prominent projects include the Tiuna Grove Heritage Precinct, Coles Carlisle Street Precinct Development, Elwood Main Drain Duplication Project, and Elwood Foreshore Precinct Masterplan, with key details summarized below.
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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.
Elwood Foreshore Precinct Masterplan
A comprehensive strategic framework by the City of Port Phillip to revitalize the Elwood foreshore. Key components include the redevelopment of the Elwood Life Saving Club, climate adaptation measures, and integration with Melbourne Waters Elwood Main Drain Duplication. The plan focuses on enhancing public amenities, environmental protection, and coastal resilience against rising sea levels.
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.
St Kilda Pier Foreshore Upgrade
City of Port Phillip foreshore works extending the St Kilda Pier landside entrance to Jacka Boulevard to create a new visitor arrival space and improve links between the pier, promenade, Catani Gardens, Bay Trail and nearby attractions. Works include a paved plaza, new planting and seating nooks, additional green space, upgraded car park entry and exit, wayfinding, public lighting, stormwater drainage, Bay Trail safety improvements, tour bus drop-off and pick-up facilities, and preparation for kiosk removal.Construction has commenced, Sea Baths car park entry works are complete, and further Jacka Boulevard foreshore works are continuing.
Small Parks Program - Balaclava/St Kilda East
City of Port Phillip's Small Parks Program is delivering and expanding a series of pocket parks across Balaclava and St Kilda East to address one of Melbourne's lowest levels of public open space. Individual sites are progressing through staged design and construction, with Lansdowne Road under construction during 2026 and other locations at varying delivery stages.
Tiuna Grove Heritage Precinct
Heritage protection measures for significant Elwood residential precinct through Planning Scheme Amendment. Preserves architectural character and historical significance of this important residential area with new heritage controls and design guidelines.
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.
14 Alma Road Mixed-Use Development
A 15-storey mixed-use high-rise development featuring 94 residences, including one and two-bedroom apartments. The project includes ground-floor retail and food premises, three levels of basement parking for 78 vehicles, and a communal rooftop garden with organic waste facilities.
11,290 residents of Elwood are employed, from a labour force of 11,755. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 81.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,658, about 73% 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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Elwood's labor pool is exceptionally qualified, highlighted by strong representation across tech industries, a modest unemployment rate of 4.0%, and estimated job gains of 3.6% over the preceding twelve months. Figures from March 2026 indicate that 11,290 residents are actively employed, the jobless rate sits 0.8% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and labor participation reaches an elevated 81.8% against 70.1% for Greater Melbourne. Census records indicated that 50.5% of working residents performed their duties remotely, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 health directives. The dominant employment sectors for local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The neighborhood displays pronounced specialization in professional & technical professions, capturing a workforce concentration 1.6 times that of the broader region. Conversely, manufacturing engages only 4.0% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Melbourne level of 7.2%. Given the disparity between resident workers and local jobs recorded in Census tallies, this predominantly residential enclave provides relatively few commercial employment positions internally. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.6% against a 3.7% increase in the labor pool, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point uptick in the jobless rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% gain in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point lift in unemployment. Sector projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context regarding prospective labor requirements for Elwood. By mapping five and ten-year national trajectories across the suburb's occupational base, anticipated expansion paths are established. Although nationwide employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, momentum varies considerably across industries. Applying these sector-specific weightings across Elwood's workforce indicates potential job growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (serving as an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic adjustments).
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Median household income in Elwood is $2,093 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,363 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,958 a year against an average of $104,213. The average runs 41% 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 AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, the Elwood SA2 generated a median taxpayer income of $73,958 alongside an average of $104,213. These earnings position the neighborhood within the nation's upper tier, well above Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures near $81,073 (median) and $114,238 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census placed weekly individual income at $1,363, ranking in the 96th percentile nationally.
The middle-income tier of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 32.3% of individuals (5,187 individuals), matching the regional proportion of 32.8%. Affluence is further demonstrated by the 33.4% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, reinforcing strong purchasing power. While housing outlays absorb 17.1% of income, elevated earnings maintain net disposable income at the 69th percentile, with SEIFA income metrics positioning the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elwood had 7,104 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 14% detached houses and 72% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records reveal that Elwood's residential landscape consists of 14.3% houses and 85.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider metropolitan standard of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 21.2%, trailing the broader Melbourne metro rate, while mortgaged properties make up 26.7% and rental housing accounts for 52.1%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments reach $2,300, exceeding the regional average of $2,000, while median weekly rent is $415 compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Relative to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage commitments surpass the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elwood counted 7,104 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,700 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 49.2% of local living arrangements, comprising couples without children (23.6%), couples with children (17.9%), and single parent families (6.6%). Non-family residences account for the remaining 50.8%, led by single-person households at 44.2% and shared group dwellings at 6.7%. The local median of 1.9 people per residence sits below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.3% of adults in Elwood hold a university qualification, including 37.1% with a bachelor degree and 15.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 11.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,766 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,121 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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Attainment levels among Elwood residents aged 15+ substantially outpace broader standards, with 57.3% holding tertiary degrees compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% in Australia. This pronounced academic profile provides a strong foundation for high-value knowledge industries. Bachelor qualifications represent 37.1% of the cohort, complemented by postgraduate degrees (15.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials encompass 22.4% of residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (11.0%). Active learning participation is strong across the suburb, with 26.9% of residents pursuing formal studies. This total includes 8.0% engaged in higher education, 7.0% attending primary school, and 5.6% enrolled in secondary programs.
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Public transport in Elwood reaches 43 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 infrastructure includes 43 active transport stops spanning bus and light rail networks across Elwood. These points are connected by 8 individual routes, generating 3,517 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances to a boarding point averaging 160 meters. As an established residential pocket, outward commuting prevails: private vehicles serve 71% of journeys, followed by 8% utilizing trains and 6% walking. Private vehicle availability averages 0.7 per dwelling, below regional norms. In addition, 50.5% of workers reported working remotely during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions.
Transit schedules maintain 502 trips per day over the combined transit network, translating to roughly 81 weekly trips per individual stop.
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74.6% of residents in Elwood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 73.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Mortality figures and chronic illness diagnostics analyzed by AreaSearch demonstrate superior health measures for Elwood, with minimal condition incidence across every age demographic and private health insurance coverage reaching approximately 73% of the community (11,740 people). This exceeds coverage levels seen across Greater Melbourne (56.7%) and Australia as a whole (55.7%). Asthma and psychological conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, recorded among 7.6% and 9.5% of residents respectively, while 74.6% reported no ongoing chronic conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age adults display strong general health with minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 13.0% of the population (2,086 people), below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%. Wellbeing metrics among older residents remain notably positive, aligning closely with broader nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.1% of Elwood residents were born overseas and 15.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.3%) and Australian (18.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Elwood exceeds typical suburban levels, with 28.1% of residents born abroad and 15.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 30.5% of the local population. A significant demographic feature is the Jewish community, which accounts for 3.9% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental heritage, English ancestry forms the largest group in Elwood at 26.3%, well above the regional share of 20.1%, followed by Australian at 18.7% and Irish at 11.2%. Other distinct heritage groups demonstrate above-average representation, including Polish at 1.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally), French at 1.2% (against 0.5%), and Russian at 0.9% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elwood is 38. 32.0% 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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Elwood's demographic profile is characterized by a strong younger adult presence. Those aged 25 - 44 represent 40.2% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 32.1% for Greater Melbourne, while the 0 - 24 age bracket forms 20.6% compared to a 30.5% regional share. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 1 year older than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at that time. The proportion of seniors aged 65+ has increased from 10.8% at Census to an estimated 13.0%.
Looking toward 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 will see the largest numeric rise, adding 1,687 (40%) to reach 5,906. In percentage terms, the 65+ cohort is projected to expand fastest, surging 58% to reach 3,295 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elwood
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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 | May 2026 5 months ago all 3 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 98 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,818 at the 2021 Census → 16,061 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 (206051129). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.