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Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully has an estimated 15,648 residents, up from 15,334 at the 2021 Census — a change of 314 people, or 2.0%. 126 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,710 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully's population is around 15,648 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 314 people (2.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,334 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,630 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 126 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,710 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully's 2.0% growth since census positions it within 1.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 55.9% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 492 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting recording a gain of 3.0% in total over the 16 years.
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Residential SupplyHousing Development & Building Approvals in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully
207 new dwellings have been approved in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 38, 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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Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully has experienced around 41 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 207 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 35 so far in FY-26. With an average of only 0.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is meeting or surpassing demand, providing greater buyer choice while supporting potential for population growth above projections, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $300,000, in line with regional trends.
There have also been $45.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment. When measured against Greater Melbourne, Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places among the 33rd percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing dwellings. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New building activity shows 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, showing an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 92.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 523 people per dwelling approval, Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully shows a developed market. Population forecasts indicate Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully will gain 474 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Development applications around Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully, worth an estimated $468 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.8 billion. 17 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 16 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 13 Mountain Gate Drive Townhouses, Angliss Hospital Expansion, Knoxfield Development Victoria Project, and Kings Park Masterplan, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Angliss Hospital Expansion
A $112 million major redevelopment featuring a new four-storey, all-electric tower. The expansion delivers a 32-bed inpatient unit, four state-of-the-art operating theatres, a new central sterile supply department, and expanded outpatient and allied health services. Major structural works were completed in July 2025, and the project is currently in the fit-out and final construction phase to increase surgical capacity for the Knox and Yarra Ranges communities.
13 Mountain Gate Drive Townhouses
A residential development featuring three 2-bedroom townhouses, each spanning two storeys, designed for modern and spacious living. Located in Ferntree Gully within the City of Knox. The development application has been submitted with estimated completion in mid-2026.
Dorset Road Extension
Proposed 3km southern extension of Dorset Road from its current terminus at Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully, through the long-standing road reservation to Napoleon Road and on to Lysterfield Road. The preferred option identified in the business case is a four-lane divided arterial with new and upgraded signalised intersections, a new bridge over Corhanwarrabul Creek, bus priority infrastructure and separated walking and cycling paths. The extension would close a major north-south gap in the Knox road network, where connectivity between Ferntree Gully and the Lysterfield and Rowville areas currently relies on discontinuous secondary routes, pushing traffic onto residential streets and contributing to above-average crash rates.Major Road Projects Victoria completed planning, traffic modelling, social and environmental investigations on behalf of the Australian Government, and business cases for the extension and the companion Napoleon Road Upgrade were finalised in early 2022. Infrastructure Australia's evaluation returned a benefit-cost ratio of 0.64 and a net present value of negative 117.4 million dollars, and the proposal was not added to the Infrastructure Priority List as investment-ready. The Australian Government withdrew its funding commitment in the October 2022-23 Budget and the project remains unfunded. Knox City Council continues to advocate for delivery, and the completed planning work means the corridor could be revived quickly if funding is restored. Construction was previously estimated to support around 627 direct jobs and roughly 1,552 flow-on jobs.
Kings Park Masterplan
Knox City Councils long term plan to guide upgrades at Kings Park, a major local sports and recreation hub. Stage 1 is a new fenced dog park with two separate off leash areas, path circuits, seating, picnic facilities, drinking fountain and improved drainage. Council indicates construction commenced May 2025 with completion anticipated October 2025. Future projects in the masterplan remain subject to feasibility, community engagement and annual budget processes.
Ovata Knoxfield
Development Victoria project delivering approximately 400 homes across 2-4 bedroom townhouses and land lots in Knoxfield, branded as Ovata. Located on the former DELWP horticultural research facility site at the corner of Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road. Features a purpose-built wetlands system replacing a structurally unsound dam, green open spaces, walking and cycling links to Blind Creek Trail, and a mixed-use precinct along Burwood Highway for future retail and community services. Up to 10% affordable housing committed.Targeting Green Star Communities rating. Civil construction commenced June 2026, with the sales display suite expected to open July 2026, first home sales slated for late 2026, and construction of homes and wetlands continuing through 2027.
Woolworths Ferntree Gully eCommerce Expansion
A comprehensive 14-week upgrade project to enhance the store's direct-to-boot operations and eCommerce capabilities. The initiative focused on expanding store facilities and improving click-and-collect services through major store extension, civil works, installation of new precast panels, structural steel frameworks, a new canopy, and significant refrigeration and cool room works. All construction was executed within a live trading environment to minimize disruption to daily store operations.
Boronia Station Upgrade & Plaza
Upgrade of Boronia Station and creation of a new landscaped plaza connecting to Dorset Road. Scope includes widened concourse, entrance canopies, relocated ticket and PSO offices, upgraded platform shelters and waiting room, new pedestrian crossing, improved pick-up/drop-off on Lupton Way, accessibility upgrades, enhanced lighting and CCTV. A new pocket park near Boronia Junction Shopping Centre is also included. Early works commenced in 2025 with geotechnical investigations along Lupton Way. Major works scheduled for early 2026 with the upgraded station, plaza and pocket park to open by end of 2026.Delivered by an alliance of Acciona, WSP and Metro Trains Melbourne under the Level Crossing Removal Project.
Scoresby Village Residential Estate
Large master planned residential community in Scoresby delivering more than 450 new dwellings in a mix of townhouses and apartments, with internal streets, pocket parks and integrated community open space directly adjoining the Knoxfield activity area and Scoresby Village shopping precinct.
8,732 residents of Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully are employed, from a labour force of 9,118. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 70.1%. 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 13,966, about 89% 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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Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully features a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and 2.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 8,732 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is on par with Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 25.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical shows lower representation at 7.6% versus the regional average of 10.1%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 2.1% while labour force increased by 1.9%, resulting in unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully is $1,960 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $806 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,170 a year against an average of $69,505. 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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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reveals that income in the Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully SA2 is slightly above average nationally, with the median assessed at $57,170 while the average income stands at $69,505. This contrasts to Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,670 (median) and $76,191 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully cluster around the 56th percentile nationally.
Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 36.1% of the community (5,648 individuals), aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. After housing, 85.6% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully had 5,497 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $405 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.4% houses and 7.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully was well beyond that of Melbourne metro, at 35.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (46.6%) or rented (18.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Melbourne metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $405, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully counted 5,497 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 20% 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 households dominate at 77.8% of all households, comprising 38.6% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 19.6% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.1% of adults in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully hold a university qualification, including 17.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,684 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 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 area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (26.1%) substantially below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (23.7%). Educational participation is notably high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.
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Public transport in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully reaches 81 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 81 active transport stops operating within Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 21 individual routes, collectively providing 4,604 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 277 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 25.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 657 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 56 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.5% of residents in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts , and the rate of private health cover just leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the total population (~8,434 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.8 and 8.2% of residents, respectively, while 68.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,871 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. , though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.1% of Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully residents were born overseas and 19.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.2%) and Australian (24.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 26.1% of its population born overseas and 19.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully was found to be Christianity, which makes up 43.4% of people in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 3.1% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully are English, comprising 26.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian, comprising 24.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Other, comprising 7.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 14.6%.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 2.2% of Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully (vs 1.2% regionally), Sri Lankan at 1.1% (vs 0.8%) and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully is 39. 24.1% 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 39-year median age in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully is somewhat higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 similarly very close to the 38-year national average. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (12.8% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (11.2%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.8% to 6.4% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 13.0% to 11.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully.
Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 37% (370 people), reaching 1,366 from 995. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 70% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 126 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,334 at the 2021 Census → 15,648 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 (211011448). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.