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Epping - East has an estimated 13,555 residents, up from 13,144 at the 2021 Census — a change of 411 people, or 3.1%. 171 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,745 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 size of Epping - East reaches approximately 13,555 by May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 411 individuals (3.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 13,144 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,555 from June 2025 alongside 171 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population level translates to a density of 1,744 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure for areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. Inward overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 88.7% of the total population growth observed recently.
Projections established by ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are implemented by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government LGA and regional projections from 2023, modifying them via a weighted aggregation approach of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. The age cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic shifts, the locality is set to experience outstanding growth, ranking within the top 10 percent of all statistical zones in Australia, with a projected increase of 5,975 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 44.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
208 new dwellings have been approved in Epping - East over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 46, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 41 residential building approvals have been registered annually in Epping - East, amounting to 208 homes during the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 43 approvals documented. Because the population decreased during the preceding timeframe, the incoming residential supply has likely matched local demand, providing home buyers with sufficient options, while new builds are established at an average construction value of $225,000—a figure below regional benchmarks—suggesting more budget-friendly housing opportunities. Additionally, commercial development has progressed at a moderate pace, with commercial approvals totalling $17.2 million during this financial year.
Epping - East exhibits a much lower volume of construction activity compared to Greater Melbourne, sitting 78.0% below regional average per person. This constrained level of new inventory generally helps maintain demand and property values for existing residences. The rate of construction is similarly subdued on a national scale, reflecting a mature market environment and indicating that development limitations may be present. The profile of new residential construction is dominated by detached houses at 86.0%, with townhouses or apartments comprising the remaining 14.0%, which maintains the suburban character of the locality and appeals to buyers looking for larger properties. There are roughly 2323 people per dwelling approval, which highlights the established nature of the local market. Future demographic forecasts indicate that Epping - East will add 5,975 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of housing may fall short of matching this population expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and drive stronger appreciation in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Epping - East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Epping - East, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 106 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.3 billion. 27 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, major development projects, and zoning plans represent some of the most critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 projects that are anticipated to influence this locality. Prominent developments include the Derby Meadows Preschool Redevelopment, the Aurora Estate Expansion, the Melbourne Food Innovation and Export Hub (MFIX), and New Epping, with key details provided below for those of greatest relevance.
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Derby Meadows Preschool Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of Derby Meadows Preschool to create a modern, purpose-built integrated early years facility combining a two-room kindergarten, Maternal and Child Health consulting rooms, a multipurpose space, and landscaped outdoor play areas. Funded via a partnership between the Victorian Government and the City of Whittlesea, the project will expand the facility's capacity to 66 children at a time, providing up to 132 kindergarten places locally.
Linfield Place Shopping Centre
A $45 million neighbourhood retail and wellness precinct by Oreana Property Group. The development spans 3,500 sqm of lettable area across northern and southern parcels. Key features include a supermarket, 7-Eleven, KFC, Oporto, Snap Fitness, and an Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten. The southern portion is dedicated to a health and wellness hub to serve the rapidly expanding Wollert growth corridor.
Melbourne Food Innovation and Export Hub (MFIX)
The Melbourne Food Innovation and Export Hub (MFIX) is a planned 50-hectare precinct designed to co-locate food production, R&D, and export logistics. Situated next to the Melbourne Wholesale Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Market, it aims to create a world-class cluster for advanced food manufacturing and high-value exports. The project is a core component of the City of Whittlesea Agri-Food Plan 2023-2026, targeting the creation of over 6,000 jobs and positioning Northern Melbourne as a premier global food-tech destination.
Linfield Place
Linfield Place is a $45 million architecturally designed neighbourhood shopping centre under construction in Wollert, approximately 20km north of Melbourne CBD. Delivering approximately 3,500sqm of lettable area across 24 tenancies, it will be the only shopping centre on Epping Road in Wollert. Confirmed retailers include 7-Eleven, KFC, Oporto Drive-Thru, Snap Fitness, Aspire Early Learning & Kindergarten (143 places), a supermarket, Harry Brown liquor store and specialty retail. The centre is positioned close to parklands, medical, education and business precincts and features 150 on-site car spaces.It serves a catchment projected to grow by 330% by 2041.
Empire Epping
A bold new residential and commercial development set to redefine urban living in Epping. Features 94 apartments with one, two, and three-bedroom layouts, commercial spaces including shops, offices, a childcare centre, and a supermarket. Includes on-site amenities such as a gym, rooftop terrace, and residents garden. Offers high-end fixtures, spacious interiors, and secure parking.
Northern Hospital Redevelopment
The $813 million Northern Hospital Redevelopment is a two-stage expansion of the Epping campus to meet the rising healthcare needs of Melbourne's fast-growing northern growth corridor. Stage 1 is delivering a four-storey Ambulatory Care Centre, which reached structural completion in October 2025 and is on track for opening in mid-2026. The new building will house outpatient, clinical and administration services with a ground link to the existing hospital. Stage 2, with John Holland appointed as Managing Contractor in October 2025, will deliver a new seven-level emergency department and inpatient unit tower fronting Cooper Street.The expanded ED will include a dedicated paediatric zone, a specialised mental health and alcohol and other drugs hub, an emergency observation unit, additional inpatient beds and more car parking. Early Works packages were advertised in late 2025, with Main Works packages being released progressively through early 2026. Once fully operational in late 2029, the redevelopment will provide nearly 200 emergency treatment spaces and support an additional 30,000 emergency patients each year. Both stages are expected to support up to 2,200 jobs during construction.
New Epping Health Hub
The New Epping Health Hub is a $1 billion state-of-the-art health and innovation precinct forming a significant public-private health cluster. Anchored by the now-operational Northern Private Hospital and the adjacent Northern Hospital, the 7-hectare hub features 80,000sqm of medical floorspace. Construction is currently underway on the $100 million New Epping Medical building, a six-storey facility providing 8,200sqm of specialist suites. Simultaneously, the $813 million Northern Hospital expansion is progressing, with the four-storey Ambulatory Care Centre structurally complete as of late 2025 and an emergency department tower under development.The precinct integrates specialist medical, research, and wellness facilities within a masterplan featuring a 2.7km nature loop.
Alto Epping
A 6-storey apartment development featuring 29 modern residences at 790 High Street, Epping. Designed by C&K Architecture to offer luxury and convenience with contemporary facade featuring concrete and timber-like cladding. The mid-rise development includes spacious open-plan layouts with city skyline views, superior-quality fixtures and fittings, and generously sized balconies. This boutique residential development focuses on community amenities and sustainable living in Epping's growing urban centre.
7,122 residents of Epping - East are employed, from a labour force of 7,648. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 68.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,494, about 77% 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 resident workforce of Epping - East is characterised by a solid skill base, with the construction industry showing notable representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.9% and an estimated employment growth rate of 0.9% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, the employed resident population numbered 7,122, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.1% above the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, while the rate of workforce participation is largely aligned with the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 18.6% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this data should be interpreted in light of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a pronounced concentration in construction, where the proportion of workers is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minor footprint, employing just 4.3% of workers compared to 10.1% across the region. Because this is a predominantly residential suburb, local employment opportunities appear limited, as shown by the comparison between the number of local jobs held during the Census and the total resident workforce. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the count of employed persons rose by 0.9% while the total labour force expanded by 2.8%, leading to a 1.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion of its labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labour demand in Epping - East. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local workforce structure to model future growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary considerably by industry. Extrapolating these industry-specific projections to the employment composition of Epping - East suggests local employment is positioned to grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population growth dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Epping - East is $1,675 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $693 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,439 a year against an average of $57,720. 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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Taxpayer income levels in the Epping - East SA2 sit below the national average according to ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median taxpayer income within the Epping - East SA2 is $51,439, while the average income is $57,720, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting these figures for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $56,387 for median income and $63,273 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census records, household incomes rank at the 45th percentile ($1,675 weekly), while personal incomes rank at the 27th percentile.
Income distribution statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket between $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 38.4% of the population (5,205 individuals), which is close to the wider region where 32.8% of people fall into this category. Affordability metrics show significant housing stress, with residents retaining only 84.0% of their income, placing the area at the 46th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Epping - East had 4,133 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 3% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,708 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of dwelling types in Epping - East at the time of the latest Census consisted of 81.1% separate houses and 18.9% alternative structures like semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. The level of home ownership in Epping - East matched the Melbourne metro average of 29.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (44.8%) or renting (25.6%). The median mortgage repayment of $1,708 per month was considerably lower than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $360 was also lower than the metropolitan figure of $390.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Epping - East are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Epping - East counted 4,133 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 79.3%, which is comprised of couples with children at 42.4%, couples without children at 21.3%, and single parent families at 14.3%. The remaining 20.7% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 18.5% and group households accounting for 2.3% of the total. The median size of local households stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.5% of adults in Epping - East hold a university qualification, including 14.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,882 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 991 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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The region presents educational profiles that indicate room for development, with university degree attainment rates (22.5%) falling well short of the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This dynamic presents both a barrier and an opening for focused local educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 14.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly common, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (22.8%). Enrolment in education is quite strong, with 34.1% of the local population engaged in formal study.
This student population includes 11.5% attending primary schools, 8.9% in secondary schools, and 5.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Epping - East reaches 43 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Analysis of the local transit network reveals 43 active public transport stops in Epping - East, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected by 9 distinct routes, which accommodate 4,026 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 247 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 89%, followed by trains at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average.
Census data from 2021 indicates that 18.6% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. Transit services average 575 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 93 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.5% of residents in Epping - East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Epping - East exhibits notable public health concerns, based on an AreaSearch review of local mortality figures and the prevalence of chronic health conditions across both older and younger age brackets, alongside a very low rate of private health insurance coverage, which sits at roughly 48% of the population (~6,533 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most common diagnosed conditions, affecting 7.5% and 6.8% of the population respectively, while 72.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% throughout Greater Melbourne.
Health profiles for working-age residents are generally unexceptional. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.0% of the local population (2,309 people), which is higher than the 15.0% proportion seen across Greater Melbourne. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.2% of Epping - East residents were born overseas and 46.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.7%) and English (14.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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A high level of cultural diversity is evident in Epping - East, where 37.2% of residents were born in another country and 46.6% communicate using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 52.2% of the population. The most prominent religious demographic variance is found in the proportion of Muslim residents, who make up 12.0% of the population, which is considerably higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries represented in Epping - East are Other at 17.8%, Australian at 16.7%, and English at 14.5%, with the latter being noticeably lower than the regional average of 20.1%.
Furthermore, there are significant deviations in the proportions of other ancestral groups, with Macedonian heritage represented at 5.8% of Epping - East (compared to 0.7% across the region), Italian heritage at 10.8% (compared to 5.2%), and Greek heritage at 4.9% (compared to 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Epping - East is 37. 27.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in Epping - East is 37, matching the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and sitting close to the national figure of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 12.2% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort has a lower relative share at 14.1%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 8.1% to 9.7%, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 15.0% to 14.1%. Demographic forecasts up to 2041 indicate notable transformations in the local age profile, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to expand by 59% (962 people) to reach 2,588 individuals, up from 1,625.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Epping - East
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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 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 — 171 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,144 at the 2021 Census → 13,555 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (209041431). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.