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Epping (Vic.) - West has an estimated 12,898 residents, up from 12,143 at the 2021 Census — a change of 755 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 347 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 63.1% of that increase. That puts 1,752 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 estimated resident population of Epping - West reached approximately 12,898 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 755 people (6.2%) compared to the 12,143 people counted in the 2021 Census. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population benchmark of 12,895 recorded in June 2025, alongside 347 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Consequently, the local population density stands at 1,752 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch. Throughout the preceding decade, Epping - West exhibited steady demographic momentum, recording a 2.1% compound annual growth rate that surpassed the broader SA4 region.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for local expansion, generating roughly 63.1% of all recent population additions. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia small-area projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where local coverage is unavailable from this release, projections incorporate 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets adjusted through weighted aggregation down to the SA2 level, with age-specific rates applied across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, Epping - West is projected to experience rapid expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas. Driven by current annual ERP figures, the locality is anticipated to add 7,580 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 58.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
89 new dwellings have been approved in Epping (Vic.) - West over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Epping - West have averaged approximately 17 residential properties per year, culminating in 89 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx averaging 3.9 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), structural demand continues to outstrip new supply, creating upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among purchasers. The average expected construction cost for newly approved dwellings sits at $410,000, aligning with prevailing regional levels. Meanwhile, non-residential activity has demonstrated substantial momentum, with $116.9 million in commercial approvals recorded during this financial year.
Residential building output in Epping - West remains markedly subdued compared to Greater Melbourne, tracking 89.0% below regional average per person. This constrained development pipeline reinforces underlying demand for existing dwellings, mirroring a wider shortfall against national benchmarks that underscores the established nature of the suburb and potential planning constraints. Recent construction permits comprise 56.0% detached houses alongside 44.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering an expanding pipeline of townhouses and apartments across varied price tiers from family homes to more affordable compact living. This trajectory signals a transition away from the prevailing built form (currently 84.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of development sites while catering to evolving household preferences and affordability constraints. A ratio of approximately 9674 people per dwelling approval further highlights the market's high level of maturity. Looking toward the future, demographic forecasts indicate that Epping - West is projected to expand by 7,577 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should dwelling construction persist at current levels, residential additions may fall short of population requirements, potentially amplifying buyer competition and reinforcing home price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Epping (Vic.) - West
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 (Vic.) - West, worth an estimated $131 million. A further 113 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.6 billion. 34 are already under construction and 43 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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Urban performance and growth trajectories are heavily shaped by strategic public works and private development pipelines. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects positioned to influence the locality. Major initiatives include O'Herns Logistics Park, Epping Road Upgrade, Linfield Place Shopping Centre, and Melbourne Food Innovation and Export Hub (MFIX), which are highlighted among the developments of greatest local significance.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Epping Road Upgrade
Completed 4 km upgrade of Epping Road between Craigieburn Road East and Memorial Avenue in Melbourne's northern growth corridor. Delivered one extra lane in each direction, over 3 km of new shared walking and cycling paths, 1.9 km of on-road bike lanes, upgraded 5 intersections, new traffic lights at Park Street, upgraded pedestrian signals at Taggerty Grove, and 6.8 km of new road safety barriers. Major works were completed in December 2025, with minor finishing works extending into mid-2026.Improves travel safety and reliability for approximately 35,000 daily vehicles between Wollert and Epping. Delivered by Major Road Projects Victoria with construction partner McConnell Dowell as part of the Suburban Roads Upgrade program.
Ellery Wollert
Ellery is a boutique residential land estate in Wollert developed by Peet Limited, comprising 300 lots across 25 hectares. The masterplan retains historic River Red Gum trees throughout the community, with pocket parks, future waterways, and wetlands integrated into the design. Stages 9 and 10 are titled and ready for construction. Located 28km north of Melbourne CBD with access to Craigieburn Road, Epping Road, and the Hume Freeway.
Mason Quarter
Mason Quarter is a 64-hectare masterplanned community in Wollert, 25km north of Melbourne's CBD. The estate will deliver over 900 homes across a range of land lots and townhomes. All lots were titled in April 2025, with home construction now well advanced across multiple stages. Key infrastructure includes Umarkoo Primary School (open Term 1 2026 on Ellesmere Boulevard), a new Wollert Andrews Road Primary School under construction (with a competition-grade community gymnasium opening late 2026), and an Early Learning Victoria childcare centre accommodating up to 130 children per day.The site features over 30 tree reserves protecting river red gums and a 7.9ha conservation area. The project is adjacent to the future Wollert Major Town Centre and proposed Wollert Train Station.
6,987 residents of Epping (Vic.) - West are employed, from a labour force of 7,444. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 74.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,110, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market in Epping - West features a qualified workforce with a strong presence across essential services, an unemployment rate of 6.1%, and an estimated 0.8% in employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,987, with joblessness sitting 1.4% higher than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Labor force participation remains sound at 74.0%, outperforming the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.1%. Additionally, 20.5% of working residents indicated working from home at the Census, although these figures reflect the prevailing influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for resident workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Health care & social assistance represents a key workforce concentration, capturing an employment share 1.2 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.5% of the workforce compared to 10.1% across the region. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, local job opportunities appear constrained relative to the size of the resident labor pool, as shown by Census workplace versus resident comparisons. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.8% alongside a 2.8% increase in the labor force, resulting in a 1.8 percentage points increase in the local unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, leading to a smaller unemployment uptick of 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term employment trajectories can be gauged from Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts released in Mar-26. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry performance varies substantially. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the existing workforce mix indicates that employment among Epping - West residents could expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, noting that this simple weighting extrapolation is presented for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Epping (Vic.) - West is $1,848 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $783 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,120 a year against an average of $65,216. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in the Epping - West SA2 slightly below national averages. Taxpayers in the Epping - West SA2 recorded a median income of $58,120 and an average income of $65,216, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $63,711 (median) and $71,490 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local personal, family, and household earnings around the 50th percentile nationally. Income distributions show a major cohort comprising 41.3% of residents (5,326 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the 32.8% observed across the surrounding region.
Housing costs absorb 18.2% of income, with disposable earnings positioning the community at the 53rd percentile and placing its SEIFA income score in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Epping (Vic.) - West had 3,716 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 1% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. 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 residential profile of Epping - West at the latest Census was heavily oriented toward separate housing, with 84.1% houses and 15.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, in contrast to Melbourne metro where 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings were recorded. Outright home ownership stood at 17.0%, below the metropolitan benchmark, with 51.5% of homes carrying a mortgage and 31.5% rented. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,820, tracking lower than the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $381 compared to $390 across the metropolis.
In a national context, local mortgage servicing costs sit below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Epping (Vic.) - West counted 3,716 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,947 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community structure is overwhelmingly family-centric, with family households accounting for 82.1% of all occupied residences. This includes 50.8% couples with children, 16.7% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 17.9%, consisting of lone person households at 15.2% and group households at 2.7%. The typical household size sits at 3.2 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in Epping (Vic.) - West hold a university qualification, including 20.6% with a bachelor degree and 8.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 16.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,337 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Epping - West sits below broader metropolitan levels, with 31.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree relative to 37.0% throughout Greater Melbourne, indicating scope for ongoing educational expansion and upskilling. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary higher education qualification at 20.6%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Meanwhile, vocational education is widely represented, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (16.6%). Formal study participation is widespread across Epping - West, where 35.6% of the local population is enrolled in an educational course.
This cohort includes 14.4% attending primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Epping (Vic.) - West reaches 39 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 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 transport connectivity across Epping - West is provided by 39 active transport stops dedicated to bus services. These facilities are served by 4 individual routes that deliver a combined 2,505 weekly passenger trips. Access to the network is convenient, with residents located an average of 246 meters from their nearest stop. Reflecting the area's residential profile, commuting is predominantly outward-focused, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of journeys and rail travel comprising 8%. Vehicle ownership is solid at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. Furthermore, 20.5% of working residents reported working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 357 trips per day across the collective network, representing approximately 64 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
80.9% of residents in Epping (Vic.) - West report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions by AreaSearch shows strong health outcomes across Epping - West, particularly among younger residents who experience a notably low incidence of chronic illnesses. Private health insurance coverage covers approximately 52% of the total population (~6,694 people), slightly trailing the typical SA2 benchmark and comparing to 56.7% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Among reported long-term illnesses, asthma and mental health issues were the most prevalent, diagnosed in 5.8 and 5.0% of the local population, respectively. Overall, 80.9% of residents indicated having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%.
Senior residents aged 65 and over account for 8.4% of the population (1,089 people), well below the 15.1% share across Greater Melbourne. While health metrics for seniors exceed broader benchmarks, their national standing is comparatively lower than that of the area's younger demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.0% of Epping (Vic.) - West residents were born overseas and 62.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (10.7%) and Indian (10.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Epping - West stands out as a highly multicultural locality, with 47.0% of residents born abroad and 62.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 44.8% of the local population. Islam shows a particularly substantial presence, accounting for 17.7% of residents, which is markedly above the 5.6% benchmark observed across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental heritage, the leading reported ancestry categories in Epping - West are Other at 28.9% (exceeding the regional average of 14.6%), Australian at 10.7% (below the regional level of 18.4%), and Indian at 10.7% (notably higher than the 4.2% regional share).
Other distinct cultural groups show prominent concentrations compared to metropolitan baselines, including Macedonian ancestry at 6.4% (vs 0.7% regionally), Italian at 9.3% (vs 5.2%), and Sri Lankan at 1.3% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Epping (Vic.) - West is 33, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.3% 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 profile of Epping - West is comparatively young relative to Greater Melbourne. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that 35.2% of the population consists of children and young adults (0 - 24), compared to 30.5% regionally, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 8.4% compared to 15.1% across the metropolis. The median age is estimated at 33 as at August 2026, increasing from 32 at the 2021 Census, yet remaining 4 years lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census and below the national median of 38 at the same Census.
Since the Census, the share of middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) has increased from 19.5% to an estimated 22.8%. By 2041, the largest numerical expansion is projected within middle aged and young retiree cohorts, adding 2,635 residents (90%) to reach 5,576, while the fastest growth will occur among retiree and elderly cohorts, increasing 142% to 2,640.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Epping (Vic.) - West
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 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 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 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 — 347 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,143 at the 2021 Census → 12,898 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 (209041433). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.