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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%. 172 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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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch indicates that Epping - East has an estimated population of approximately 13,555 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 13,144 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 411 individuals (3.1%). This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 13,555 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 172 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density stands at 1,744 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 88.7% of net population additions over recent timeframes.
For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch applies the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent from this series, the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023 are utilized, incorporating a weighted aggregation technique to translate LGA growth metrics to SA2 scales. These aggregated age-cohort growth rates are extended across every region for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking toward future horizons, the district is slated for outstanding demographic expansion that ranks within the highest 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, projected to add 5,908 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, which amounts to an overall 43.6% gain across the 16 years.
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190 new dwellings have been approved in Epping - East over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building consents in Epping - East totaled 190 homes, maintaining an annual pace of roughly 38 new dwelling approvals. With local population receding, incoming residential stock has likely satisfied demand while providing prospective purchasers with ample availability, accompanied by an average construction value of $347,000 per new home—sitting below regional averages—which points toward more budget-friendly build options. Furthermore, commercial approvals reached $17.2 million during this financial year, reflecting a moderate tempo of non-residential development. Building activity in Epping - East is markedly subdued when evaluated against Greater Melbourne (standing 78.0% below regional average per person).
While this restrained development pipeline generally reinforces demand and pricing resilience for existing dwellings, recent construction volumes have shown renewed momentum. Building levels remain lower than nationally as well, signaling established market conditions and potential planning or land limitations. Standalone houses account for 82.0% of new projects while medium and high-density housing makes up 18.0%, preserving the suburban fabric with spacious family dwellings. The area registers roughly 221 people per dwelling approval, underscoring its lower-density profile. Projections indicate that Epping - East will expand by 5,908 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly assessment. Should building volumes persist at current levels, residential additions could fall short of demographic expansion, which could heighten buyer competition and drive sustained asset appreciation.
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 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.6 billion. 30 are already under construction and 40 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 capital works, major developments, and strategic urban planning exert a decisive influence over neighborhood evolution. AreaSearch has highlighted 10 specific infrastructure projects positioned to shape the locality. Prominent initiatives include the Derby Meadows Preschool Redevelopment, Aurora Estate Expansion, Melbourne Food Innovation and Export Hub (MFIX), and New Epping, which feature among the most impactful developments listed below.
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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 68.6%. 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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A qualified labor pool characterizes Epping - East, marked by significant presence across building trades, an unemployment level of 6.9%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 0.9%. Employed locals reached 7,122 as of March 2026, though local joblessness tracking 2.1% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, while the labor market participation rate roughly aligns with the wider metropolitan standard of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 18.6% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Primary employment sectors for resident workers comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Building and construction displays noticeable local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging just 4.3% of the resident workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Given the discrepancy between Census local jobs and resident workforce counts, this predominantly suburban community offers limited employment positions within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS information, the period ending March 2026 saw employment climb by 0.9% while the labour force expanded by 2.8%, which led to an increase in unemployment of 1.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% growth in the labour force, and only a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia regarding national employment trends from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated demand in Epping - East. These outlooks span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project potential expansion patterns. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth varies considerably. When applied to the employment composition in Epping - East, these industry projections imply that local employment will rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, keeping in mind that this figure reflects a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration only and does not incorporate localized population estimates.
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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According to the latest ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the Epping - East SA2 fall below national norms, showing a median assessed at $51,439 alongside an average income of $57,720. These benchmarks trail Greater Melbourne, which recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $56,387 (median) and $63,273 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household earnings ranked at the 45th percentile ($1,675 weekly), while individual earnings sat at the 27th percentile.
Income distribution shows a dominant bracket comprising 38.4% of residents (5,205 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring broader metropolitan tendencies where 32.8% fall within this band. Shelter expenses exert substantial pressure on household budgets, leaving 84.0% of income remaining and placing the area at the 46th percentile for affordability.
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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According to recent Census findings, residential stock in Epping - East consisted of 81.1% separate houses alongside 18.9% alternative formats including semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other residential types, whereas Melbourne metro recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matched the broader metropolitan benchmark at 29.6%, while remaining properties were occupied under a mortgage (44.8%) or rented (25.6%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,708, tracking well below the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $360 compared to $390 across the metropolitan area. Across Australia, local mortgage payments sit beneath the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the nationwide 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 79.3%, comprising couples with children at 42.4%, couples without children at 21.3%, and single-parent households representing 14.3%. The remaining 20.7% consists of non-family living arrangements, where lone person residences make up 18.5% and group households represent 2.3%. With a median household size of 2.9 people, dwellings house more occupants on average than the Greater Melbourne standard 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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Attainment levels highlight certain educational gaps within the locality, as tertiary degree holders represent 22.5% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. While highlighting areas for community development, this gap also offers opportunities for targeted learning programs. Bachelor qualifications are the most common at 14.8%, with postgraduate qualifications accounting for 5.5% and graduate diplomas making up 2.2%. Vocational training shows strong representation, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical certifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (22.8%). A substantial portion of the community is engaged in study, with 34.1% of residents presently attending formal education programs.
Within this cohort, 11.5% are enrolled in primary education, 8.9% attend secondary education, and 5.7% are pursuing higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Epping - East reaches 46 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 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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Public transit infrastructure within Epping - East encompasses 46 operational transit stops configured for bus operations. A network of 9 discrete routes services these locations, generating a combined total of 5,566 passenger trips per week. Local transit access is solid, with properties typically situated 245 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban character of the neighborhood, most commuters journey outside the district, with private motor vehicles serving as the predominant mode at 89% and rail transit utilized by 6%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages.
In addition, 18.6% of residents performed their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules deliver an average of 795 daily services across the entire route network, providing approximately 121 weekly departures per 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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Evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence by AreaSearch indicates noticeable health hurdles for Epping - East, with recurring conditions present across older and younger residents alike, while private health insurance uptake is particularly subdued at roughly 48% of the community (~6,533 people). In contrast, private cover rates reach 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationwide. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic conditions reported by local residents, affecting 7.5 and 6.8% of the population respectively, while 72.5% indicated they were free from any long-term medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health metrics among working-age individuals align closely with regional standards. Residents aged 65 and over account for 16.4% of the population (2,220 people), tracking above the 15.1% share observed across Greater Melbourne. Senior health indicators present distinct difficulties, though national standings generally mirror broad population benchmarks.
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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Cultural variety is pronounced in Epping - East, where 37.2% of inhabitants were born abroad and 46.6% use a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 52.2% of the local population. Islam displays a marked overrepresentation within the area, accounting for 12.0% of residents compared to the 5.6% metropolitan standard for Greater Melbourne. Examining parental country of birth, the three most prominent ancestry groups in Epping - East are Other at 17.8%, Australian at 16.7%, and English at 14.5%, with the latter falling behind the metropolitan proportion of 20.1%.
Significant variations emerge across specific ancestral lineages, including Macedonian ancestry which represents 5.8% locally compared to 0.7% regionally, Italian ancestry at 10.8% against 5.2%, and Greek heritage accounting for 4.9% versus 2.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Epping - East is 37. 27.6% 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 demographic age distribution in Epping - East aligns closely with Greater Melbourne, showing a maximum variance of only 3.4 percentage points between cohorts. As of August 2026, AreaSearch calculates a median age of 37, matching the 2021 Census figure as well as Greater Melbourne's median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred within the senior demographic (65+), which grew from 15.2% to an estimated 16.4% of the population. Looking ahead to 2041, older age groups are projected to drive the majority of demographic expansion, increasing by 1,895 residents (85%) to total 4,115.
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 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 | May 2026 4 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 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 — 172 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (209041431). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.