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Fitzroy has an estimated 12,135 residents, up from 10,431 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,704 people, or 16.3%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 280 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 89.3% of that increase. That puts 8,794 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 resident tally for Fitzroy stands at approximately 12,135 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 10,431 people, this represents an addition of 1,704 people, or an expansion of 16.3%. This demographic movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,135 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 280 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With a density of 8,793 persons per square kilometer, Fitzroy ranks within the top 10% of all Australian territories evaluated by AreaSearch, highlighting significant pressure on local land.
The local expansion rate of 16.3% since the 2021 census outpaced both the national benchmark and the broader state mark of 9.5%, positioning the suburb as a standout performer in regional population growth. Inbound international arrivals served as the primary growth engine over recent periods, accounting for roughly 89.3% of total resident additions. Projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base baseline by ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. Where such datasets are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures from 2023, applying population growth weighted aggregations from the LGA scale down to SA2 divisions. These aggregated age-bracket growth patterns are subsequently applied across all districts covering the years 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, Fitzroy is projected to experience substantial demographic expansion placing it in the top quartile of Australian statistical territories, with the local count forecast to increase by 4,868 persons to 2041 against the most recent annual ERP statistics, delivering an overall expansion of 40.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
385 new dwellings have been approved in Fitzroy over the past five years, an average of 77 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling consent figures for Fitzroy indicate an annual average of approximately 77 residential approvals, culminating in 385 homes sanctioned across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average intake of 2.2 new residents per year was recorded for every completed home, pointing to resilient demand that reinforces local property values. Newly constructed properties carry an average value of $775,000, illustrating an emphasis among developers on upmarket, premium projects. Furthermore, non-residential building activity is robust, evidenced by $35.8 million in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year.
Per capita building activity in Fitzroy sits 16.0% below the broader Greater Melbourne level, even as the precinct ranks within the 76th percentile across Australia. The composition of new residential construction is heavily weighted toward higher-density options, consisting of 99.0% townhouses or apartments and 1.0% detached houses. This concentration on compact accommodation provides accessible price points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors alike. With approximately 162 people per dwelling approval, the local housing sector demonstrates ongoing growth. Projections from the newest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Fitzroy will absorb an additional 4,868 residents by 2041. If residential construction activity continues at prevailing volumes, new housing supply could fail to match population influx, potentially intensifying purchaser demand and placing upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Fitzroy
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fitzroy, worth an estimated $1.76 billion. A further 186 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $87.2 billion. 66 are already under construction and 79 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Major infrastructure deliveries, capital investments, and urban planning developments exert substantial influence over regional economic trajectory. AreaSearch has tracked 40 projects positioned to influence the precinct. Prominent developments include Fitzroy Gasworks, Palladian, Fabbrica, and Brenan Place, with the most impactful undertakings outlined below.
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Fitzroy Gasworks
The Fitzroy Gasworks is a 3.9-hectare urban renewal project transforming a former industrial site into a sustainable mixed-use precinct. The masterplan delivers approximately 1,400 new homes across three parcels, with at least 20% dedicated to affordable housing. Key components include the operational Wurun Senior Campus, the Bundha Sports Centre (opened February 2026), and extensive public open space. Construction on Parcel B commenced in April 2026, while Parcels A and C are scheduled to follow in 2027.
Brenan Place
A 12-level, 12,096sqm PCA A-Grade medical office and life sciences building located within the St Vincent's Hospital precinct in Fitzroy. Developed by ISPT and HESTA under a 50-year leasehold from St Vincent's Healthcare Limited, and built by Hansen Yuncken, the facility integrates the restored heritage-listed Brenan Hall (1889) as the main lobby business lounge. The building is 100% electric and targets a 5-Star Green Star and 5.5-Star NABERS Energy rating. Anchor tenant St Vincent's Health Australia occupies over 40% of the building, supporting administration, clinical services, consulting suites and research.Ground-floor connectivity links directly to the $206 million Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery. The building is expected to support approximately 1,000 jobs when operational and forms a key element of the St Vincent's Fitzroy Health and Innovation Precinct.
Fitzroy Fitzroy
Mixed-use residential and retail development on Smith Street, Fitzroy, retaining the heritage brick facade of the former MacRobertson Steam Confectionery Works. The project comprises 53 high-end apartments and 5 luxury terrace homes, with ground-floor retail and commercial space, the Smith Club residents lounge and a landscaped rooftop garden. The scheme is a joint venture between CDL Australia, Chapter Group and Crema Group, designed by DKO and being built by Cobild. Official updates show the project topped out in November 2025 and is moving toward completion in 2026.
The Regent
The Regent is a luxury residential development situated on the former site of the historic Regent Theatre in Fitzroy. Designed by architecture firm Hayball with interiors by Studio Tate, the nine-story project features 64 customisable residences including 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. The design incorporates heritage-inspired Art Deco elements such as arched ceilings and marble accents. Key resident amenities include a 315 sqm rooftop sanctuary with Melbourne skyline views, a bookable guest suite, a dedicated dog wash, a workshop, and concierge services.
Bakehouse Terraces
Heritage-infused development by Banco Group and Bernardi Property Group at the site of a historic 1902 bakery. The project features 14 architecturally designed terrace homes by JAM Architects, incorporating the preserved brick bakehouse facade. Each residence includes a 7-star energy rating, solar panels, EV-ready infrastructure, secure lock-up garages, and private rooftop terraces, with select homes offering internal elevators.
Ns227
A six-storey boutique residential building featuring 10 luxury residences designed by Warren and Mahoney. The development is inspired by European and Georgian architecture, incorporating a central lushly landscaped courtyard, Juliette balconies, and high-end finishes tailored for the downsizer market.
Napier 235
Boutique residential development by Romano Property Group comprising 14 luxury residences at 235 Napier Street, Fitzroy, including 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, a full-floor penthouse and an exclusive townhome. The development is designed by Ewert Leaf, with AG Construct appointed as builder and early works/demolition underway ahead of delivery.
450 Gore Street, Fitzroy
Neometro's 450 Gore Street is a boutique Fitzroy apartment development comprising 18 apartments designed with Edition Office. The project is now under construction with Manresa Construction, with limited apartments remaining.
7,823 residents of Fitzroy are employed, from a labour force of 8,530. Unemployment sits at 8.3%, with participation at 77.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 16,968, about 140% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Fitzroy features a well-educated labor pool with notable concentration in the technology sector, accompanied by a 4.4% employment increase over the preceding year alongside an unemployment rate of 8.3%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,823. The local unemployment rate remains 3.5% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, highlighting capacity for labor absorption, while the participation rate of 77.7% substantially exceeds the regional average of 70.1%. Census records show that 53.5% of working residents operated from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are primarily employed across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training roles.
Specialization in professional & technical services is particularly pronounced, registering a representation 2.1 times greater than regional figures. In contrast, the construction industry accounts for only 3.6% of the workforce in Fitzroy relative to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Census figures indicate the district operates as an active employment hub, supporting 1.5 workers for every resident and drawing inbound personnel from adjacent communities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures, the twelve months to March 2026 saw local jobs expand by 4.4% while the labor pool grew by 3.8%, lowering the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 2.1%, the workforce widened by 2.3%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.2 percentage points. Broader national projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on future workforce needs in Fitzroy across five and ten-year horizons when aligned with local industry profiles. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the employment profile of Fitzroy indicates prospective local job expansion of 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years (calculated via simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative reference, without incorporating local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fitzroy is $2,194 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,265 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,972 a year against an average of $101,517. The average runs 47% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated postcode figures from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that taxpayers in the Fitzroy SA2 recorded a median income of $68,972 and an average income of $101,517. These metrics significantly surpass national norms as well as Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, adjusted local figures stand at approximately $75,607 (median) and $111,283 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, individual weekly compensation placed in the 93rd percentile across the nation at $1,265 weekly.
The single largest earnings bracket comprised 27.5% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,337 residents), closely aligning with the broader regional cohort of 32.8% in that bracket. Substantial household prosperity is underscored by 37.0% of households taking in over $3,000 weekly, driving elevated retail and consumer activity. Residential shelter costs absorb 17.9% of income, yet robust earnings position local disposable income in the 74th percentile, placing the area in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fitzroy had 4,565 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 3% detached houses and 60% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 61% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $451 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that the dwelling profile in Fitzroy comprised 3.2% houses alongside 96.8% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Fitzroy reached 18.7%, trailing metropolitan levels, while 20.6% of dwellings carried a mortgage and 60.7% were tenanted. Monthly mortgage repayments averaged a median of $2,500 locally compared to the Melbourne metro mark of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $451 relative to $390 across the metropolitan area. Across Australia, typical monthly mortgage costs sit at $1,863 and weekly rents average $375, making Fitzroy considerably more expensive on both measures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fitzroy counted 4,565 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,311 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 49.5% of all local households, divided into couples without children at 28.1%, couples with children at 12.0%, and single parent families at 7.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 50.5%, comprising lone person households at 38.3% and group households at 12.2%. Average household occupancy in Fitzroy is 2.0 people, which is more compact than the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.8% of adults in Fitzroy hold a university qualification, including 37.5% with a bachelor degree and 19.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 8.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,008 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,012 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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Academic credentials in Fitzroy track well above wider standards, with 61.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% in Australia. This high level of educational attainment creates a strong base for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 37.5%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications at 19.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational credentials represent 16.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided evenly between advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (8.0%). Engagement in formal study is substantial across Fitzroy, with 27.8% of residents actively enrolled in education.
This proportion comprises 12.5% undertaking tertiary education, 5.3% attending primary education, and 3.6% enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Fitzroy reaches 35 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 13,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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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The public transit network within Fitzroy features 35 active transport stops spanning lightrail and buses. A network of 34 individual routes services these facilities, delivering 13,765 weekly passenger trips in total. Transit connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 129 meters to the nearest transport stop. As an established residential pocket, outbound journeys predominate, with private car transport remaining the leading commute method at 41%, followed by 24% walking and 10% cycling. Vehicle availability averages 0.4 per dwelling, below regional norms. At the 2021 Census, 53.5% of working residents reported working from home, reflecting pandemic conditions at that time.
Transit route frequency delivers an average of 1,966 trips per day across the network, representing approximately 393 weekly trips per individual stop.
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70.5% of residents in Fitzroy report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.4% 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 indicators in Fitzroy track above general population averages, as measured by AreaSearch through mortality statistics and chronic condition incidence across younger and older demographics, where typical health conditions remain low. Private health insurance coverage is notably broad, encompassing approximately 71% of all residents (8,664 people). This rate compares favorably to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health concerns in the community, diagnosed in 8.2% and 12.0 of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Among residents aged under 65, general health metrics exceed average benchmarks. Individuals aged 65 and over comprise 11.3% of the community (1,373 people), below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%. Health outcomes among older residents remain above average, aligning with broad national health standings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.2% of Fitzroy residents were born overseas and 25.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.5%) and Australian (15.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Fitzroy ranks higher than most domestic areas, with 34.2% of the local population born overseas and 25.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 23.0% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a notable presence at 0.8% of the local population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries identified in Fitzroy are English at 23.5%, Australian at 15.6%, and Other at 12.9%. Several other backgrounds show distinctive local concentrations, including Irish at 11.7% (compared to 6.5% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.8% (compared to 1.9%), and French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fitzroy is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 40.6% 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 age distribution of Fitzroy is concentrated among young adults without dependent children. Individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 50.7% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 18.1% locally versus a regional benchmark of 30.5%. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 34 as at August 2026, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and 3 years below the Greater Melbourne mark of 37 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among persons aged 25 - 44, increasing from 47.2% to an estimated 50.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to generate the bulk of numerical expansion, adding 1,760 residents (29%) to reach a total of 7,908. Meanwhile, the fastest relative increase is anticipated among residents aged 45 - 64, expanding by 68% to 4,061.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fitzroy
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 | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 14 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 Apr 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 — 280 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,431 at the 2021 Census → 12,135 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 (206071142). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.