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Fitzroy North has an estimated 13,753 residents, up from 12,781 at the 2021 Census — a change of 972 people, or 7.6%. 276 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 97.1% of that increase. That puts 5,479 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Fitzroy North stands at approximately 13,753 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 972 people (7.6%) compared with the 2021 Census total of 12,781 people. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,749 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 276 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Such headcounts yield a density ratio of 5,479 persons per square kilometer, ranking the neighbourhood within the highest 10% among national locations evaluated by AreaSearch and underlining the high demand for local land.
The 7.6% post-census rise leaves Fitzroy North within 1.9 percentage points of the wider state figure (9.5%), pointing to solid growth dynamics. Overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 97.1% of net demographic increases over recent periods. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year are applied by AreaSearch. For any SA2 geography lacking coverage in that release, AreaSearch incorporates VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023, adjusting figures through a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA down to SA2 zones. Cohort growth rates across age brackets from these models are likewise extended across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling indicates expansion tracking in the upper quartile of territories evaluated by AreaSearch, with forecasts pointing to an addition of 4,066 persons by 2041 under prevailing annual ERP statistics, which equates to a cumulative 29.5% gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,055 new dwellings have been approved in Fitzroy North over the past five years, an average of 211 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 211 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% 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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Residential building approvals across Fitzroy North have maintained an annual pace of roughly 211 dwellings, creating 1,055 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of merely 0.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to stock are matching or outpacing demand, expanding buyer choice and accommodating potential demographic expansion beyond current projections. New dwellings carry an average construction value of $548,000—moderately exceeding regional averages and pointing to an emphasis on higher-quality development. In addition, commercial approvals reached $76.7 million during this financial year, underscoring strong local commercial development.
Per capita construction activity in Fitzroy North exceeds Greater Melbourne by 95.0%, widening available supply for prospective purchasers. This rate tracks well above broader national benchmarks, signaling robust builder sentiment. The composition of new residential work is 2.0% detached houses alongside 98.0% townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher-density formats creates accessible pricing options tailored to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Yielding roughly 32 people per approval, Fitzroy North illustrates an evolving urban landscape. Demographic projections suggest Fitzroy North will expand by 4,062 residents up to 2041 (benchmarked from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Maintaining current building volumes should enable residential delivery to satisfy underlying demand with ease, fostering favourable buyer conditions and facilitating growth surpassing existing demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Fitzroy North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fitzroy North, worth an estimated $1.42 billion. A further 161 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.1 billion. 57 are already under construction and 71 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Few elements drive neighbourhood performance as considerably as infrastructure enhancements, major projects, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects expected to influence the district. Key initiatives include the Queens Parade Service Lane Upgrade, Liverpool St Fitzroy North, Alexandra Parade Car Park, and the Park Street Mixed-Use Development, with the detailed overview below outlining the most prominent works.
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Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment
The Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment is a mixed-use project in Fitzroy North that received VCAT approval in May 2021. The plan involves the demolition of the existing 1960s supermarket to make way for a new two-level 5,473sqm supermarket, 66 apartments, townhouses, and a cafe. The project includes the restoration of heritage facades on Scotchmer and Best Streets. As of April 2026, the project is under review by the developer following Yarra City Council's September 2025 decision to reject the sale of a critical laneway required for the full scope of the approved design.
Queens Parade Service Lane Upgrade
Upgrade of the Queens Parade service lane between Smith Street and George Street, delivered by Development Victoria on behalf of the Department of Transport and Planning as part of the broader Fitzroy Gasworks precinct redevelopment. Works include a new separated bike lane, two additional accessible car park spaces, and a new bus stop platform level with the footpath. Greater Western Water is coordinating water main upgrades along Queens Parade concurrently. Early site preparation commenced June 2025, with visible works from March 2026.Completion expected late 2026.
Palladian
A premium Build-to-Rent development by GQ Multifamily (a partnership between Gurner Group and Qualitas), designed by Cox Architecture and constructed by Hickory. The project features three residential towers ranging from 8 to 10 storeys, delivering approximately 350 apartments. It integrates heritage facade preservation with luxury amenities, including a 450sqm retail and restaurant precinct, wellness center, and a rooftop pool.
Edison North Fitzroy
Sustainable residential development featuring 17 fossil fuel free residences designed by Austin Maynard Architects. The project achieves an 8-star NatHERS rating and features all-electric family homes with natural ventilation and ground floor retail activation in the heart of Fitzroy North Village.
Liverpool St Fitzroy North
A boutique collection of 33 one, two and three-bedroom apartments designed by Kennedy Nolan for developer Outline Projects, located at the junction of Fitzroy North and Carlton North. The carbon neutral, all-electric building features EV charging infrastructure, a central garden atrium with open-air circulation, secure basement parking, communal rooftop terrace with city views, and smart parcel lockers. Landscape design by SBLA with a raked north-facing garden atrium.
Alexandra Parade Car Park
New at-grade car park within the Alexandra Parade median strip between Smith Street and George Street, Fitzroy, to meet the future parking needs of the Bundha Sports Centre. Approved by Yarra City Council in May 2024, the car park will provide approximately 79 spaces with safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. Construction partner Built Environs will deliver the works once final approvals from the Department of Transport and Planning and Melbourne Water are obtained. The project forms part of the broader Fitzroy Gasworks urban renewal precinct.
267-269 Queens Parade (Auto Bellissimo)
A residential development originally proposed as 'Auto Bellissimo' featuring 61 two and three-bedroom apartments over 10 storeys. Designed by Petridis Architects, the project faced planning challenges and the site was sold in late 2023. While the original proposal is currently listed as abandoned, the site remains a key urban renewal location within the heritage-sensitive Queens Parade precinct.
Park Street Mixed-Use Development
A sustainable four-storey mixed-use development at the corner of Park and Nicholson Streets. The project comprises six multi-storey townhouses, a shoptop apartment, and a ground-floor corner cafe. The architectural design features a two-storey brick podium that references the local masonry heritage, integrated internal light courts, and home offices that interface with the street level.
8,974 residents of Fitzroy North are employed, from a labour force of 9,472. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 76.9%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 11,239, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A highly qualified talent pool characterizes Fitzroy North, with the technology sector being notably prominent, alongside a 5.3% unemployment rate and 4.0% annual employment expansion. Employed residents totaled 8,974 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.5% above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and local labour participation remains elevated (76.9% relative to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne). Census returns showed a substantial 54.9% of local workers operating from home, although prevailing Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. Resident workers show primary concentrations across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.
The local skew towards professional & technical roles is pronounced, sitting at 2.0 times the regional norm. Conversely, construction demonstrates lower participation, engaging only 4.1% of workers in Fitzroy North compared with 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Given the comparison between Census working population numbers and the resident headcount, this predominantly residential enclave provides relatively few local job positions. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, the twelve-month span recorded a 4.0% rise in employment and a 3.7% expansion in the labour force, which led to a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% growth in employment, a 2.3% increase in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Future job demand in Fitzroy North may be illuminated by Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26. These projections span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Fitzroy North's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fitzroy North is $2,300 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,241 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,980 a year against an average of $106,837. The average runs 46% 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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ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the Fitzroy North SA2 within the highest national percentile, recording a median of $72,980 alongside an average income of $106,837. These figures outpace Greater Melbourne, which recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Incorporating 9.62% Wage Price Index growth observed since financial year 2023 results in updated figures of approximately $80,001 (median) and $117,115 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 indicates household, family, and individual incomes all achieve strong national rankings, falling within the 83rd to 93rd percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest segment includes 28.0% of local earners (3,850 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, echoing wider metropolitan trends where 32.8% fall in this band. An impressive 38.9% receive weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, evidencing affluent segments that sustain the local economy. While residential outlays take up 16.3% of earnings, elevated income keeps disposable earnings at the 81st percentile, aligning with a SEIFA income score in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fitzroy North had 5,489 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 14% detached houses and 36% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $481 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing profiles captured in the most recent Census show that Fitzroy North comprised 14.3% houses and 85.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative dwellings), diverging from the Melbourne metro breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Full home ownership was lower than the metropolitan standard, standing at 26.5%, while 23.0% of properties were being paid off with a mortgage and 50.5% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs reached $2,500, higher than the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $481 against $390 across the wider metropolis.
Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, local mortgage commitments markedly surpass the national level of $1,863, and rents outstrip the national $375 benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fitzroy North counted 5,489 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,906 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of living arrangements at 53.4% of households, consisting of 19.4% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. The remaining 46.6% are non-family households, made up of single-person dwellings at 34.4% and group shared homes at 12.2%. The area records a median household size of 2.2 people, which sits below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.2% of adults in Fitzroy North hold a university qualification, including 38.0% with a bachelor degree and 19.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 7.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,567 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,165 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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Qualifications among Fitzroy North residents track well ahead of broader levels, with 64.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, versus 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% across VIC. This elevated educational profile aligns the suburb well with professional, knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential category at 38.0%, alongside postgraduate qualifications (19.8%) and graduate diplomas (6.4%). Vocational and technical training accounts for 14.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (7.2%). Study engagement is exceptionally high, with 27.2% of the local population actively participating in structured education.
This proportion comprises 11.0% enrolled in higher education, 6.6% attending primary school, and 5.1% in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fitzroy North reaches 69 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 8,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 transit assessment indicates 69 transport boarding points operating in Fitzroy North, providing a combination of lightrail and bus connections. A total of 13 separate transit routes run through these stops, generating 8,117 trips each week for commuters. Transit accessibility remains high, with residents situated an average of 122 meters from the closest stop. Being a predominantly residential neighbourhood, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles remain the primary choice at 53%, while 14% commute by bicycle and 12% on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 0.7 per household, sitting beneath regional levels.
A significant 54.9% of the workforce worked remotely from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings. Public transport operations average 1,159 departures daily across the network, translating to around 117 weekly departures per transit stop.
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67.3% of residents in Fitzroy North report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 74.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Resident health measures across Fitzroy North remain generally favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health metrics showing outcomes consistent with national baselines; typical chronic condition rates remain subdued in the broader populace, though showing higher prevalence among older vulnerable demographics. Private health insurance uptake is remarkably high, covering approximately 74% of the population (10,177 people), surpassing the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Prevalent chronic conditions reported locally comprise mental health challenges and asthma, which affect 12.1 and 8.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.3% of the community reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% regionally across Greater Melbourne.
Health measures among working-age cohorts are typical overall. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 16.1% of the suburb (2,208 people), though this demographic sits at a lower national standing relative to the broader population profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.9% of Fitzroy North residents were born overseas and 16.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.3%) and Australian (17.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Fitzroy North exhibits greater multicultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 25.9% of residents born abroad and 16.7% communicating in a language other than English in their homes. Christianity stands as the leading faith, adhered to by 26.3% of residents. The most notable statistical variation is seen in Judaism, which encompasses 0.7% of the community, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral background (based on parental place of birth), English ancestry leads in Fitzroy North at 25.3%, well above the 20.1% regional baseline, followed by Australian at 17.9%, and Irish at 11.9%, which significantly outpaces the 6.5% regional figure.
Other distinct community representations include French ancestry at 1.1% (versus 0.5% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 9.6% (versus 5.6%), and Italian ancestry at 6.5% (versus 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fitzroy North is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 38.3% 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 Fitzroy North is young and primarily pre-family. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 42.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 32.1% for Greater Melbourne, while children and young people aged 0 - 24 comprise 20.9%, against a regional average of 30.5%. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 35 as at August 2026, slightly down from 36 at the 2021 Census, and 2 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census has occurred in the 25 - 44 age bracket, rising from 40.1% to an estimated 42.6%.
The 45 - 64 demographic is projected to experience the largest numerical increase by 2041, climbing by 1,453 (52%) to 4,264 people. On a percentage basis, the 65+ cohort will record the quickest expansion, rising 52% to reach 3,361 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fitzroy North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 21 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 276 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,781 at the 2021 Census → 13,753 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 (206071143). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.