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Flinders has an estimated 6,066 residents, up from 5,995 at the 2021 Census — a change of 71 people, or 1.2%. Density is about 21 people per 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 demographic research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Flinders stands at approximately 6,066 as of Aug 2026. Compared against the 2021 Census tally of 5,995 people, this indicates an expansion of 71 people (1.2%). This shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,064 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 9 validated new addresses established post-Census. Consequently, the population density measures 21 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space across the locality. Throughout the preceding decade, Flinders has exhibited steady demographic momentum, recording a 0.8% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the wider SA4 region.
Inbound overseas migration served as the dominant catalyst for local population expansion, accounting for virtually all net population additions in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates SA2-level projection models developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch draws upon 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA metrics to SA2 scales via weighted growth aggregation. In addition, age-specific growth distributions derived from these models are applied across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic outlooks, Flinders is slated for expansion just under the median rate of statistical districts examined by AreaSearch, with an expected gain of 348 persons through to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall rise of 5.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
182 new dwellings have been approved in Flinders over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That is 6.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 approvals in Flinders have averaged approximately 36 residential properties each year, culminating in 182 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of only 0.6 people per year relocating to the community for each newly constructed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing supply are matching or outpacing demand, expanding opportunities for prospective buyers and creating capacity for demographic growth exceeding forecasts. Concurrently, newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $1,984,000, underscoring a strong developer focus on high-end, luxury residential assets.
Furthermore, $28.0 million in commercial development approvals was registered during this financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Relative to Greater Melbourne, construction activity in Flinders is moderately elevated (22.0% above regional average per person across the 5 year period), preserving sound choice for purchasers whilst underpinning local asset values, even though overall building rates have slowed recently. At the same time, recent residential development consists exclusively of detached dwellings, reinforcing the neighbourhood's established low-density aesthetic and catering to family households prioritising expansive living. The district registers roughly 227 people per dwelling approval, highlighting its low-density composition. Projecting forward, Flinders is anticipated to add 346 residents through to 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given existing construction tempos, future residential completions are well placed to absorb demand easily, fostering favourable market conditions for homebuyers and potentially enabling growth beyond baseline population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Flinders
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 Flinders, worth an estimated $200 million. A further 122 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.12 billion. 29 are already under construction and 58 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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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, major development schemes, and municipal planning decisions play a critical role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 36 projects with the capacity to influence the surrounding district. Notable initiatives comprise the Rosebud Hospital Advocacy Campaign, the Rosebud Foreshore Redevelopment, the Jetty Road Overpass (Cancelled), and the Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre Redevelopment, with key details of significant works outlined below.
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Rosebud Foreshore Redevelopment
Strategic redevelopment and long-term improvement of the Rosebud Foreshore, including upgraded recreation facilities, improved accessibility, environmental protection, camping infrastructure and enhanced public spaces. The project is guided by the Rosebud Coastal Management Plan and associated foreshore masterplans, with staged implementation continuing across the reserve.
Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Sub regional shopping centre in Rosebud that was redeveloped and expanded from Port Phillip Plaza, with major upgrades completed in 2006. The centre continues to trade and recently underwent further refurbishment works including a refreshed Woolworths location, amenities upgrades, and mall beautification to enhance customer experience and retail mix.
Jetty Road Overpass (Cancelled)
The Jetty Road Overpass was a proposed transport infrastructure project intended to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in central Rosebud. The project has been cancelled, but was designed to address congestion issues at the intersection of Jetty Road and Point Nepean Road, particularly during peak summer tourism periods. The cancellation may have been due to community concerns, funding constraints, or alternative traffic management solutions being identified.
Peninsula Sands Estate
Peninsula Sands Estate is a major residential development in Rosebud South that has been developed over the last five years. The estate is home to many young families and features quality homes on generous blocks surrounded by parkland. Properties include 3-4 bedroom homes with modern amenities, double garages, and native garden landscapes. The estate is positioned in a tranquil pocket close to schools, shopping, and recreational facilities.
Parkdale Estate Community Carbon Forest
Community-led proposal to transform the former Parkdale Estate grazing land into a 100-acre indigenous carbon forest and nature-based recreation park. The project remains advocacy-led and is seeking a long-term State Government lease before construction can commence. Stage one is described as pre-funded through carbon offset mechanisms and includes habitat restoration, walking and cycling trails, environmental education and public access.
170 Boundary Road and 62 Collins Road Residential Subdivision (Amendment C249morn)
Amendment C249morn facilitates the rezoning and residential subdivision of 170 Boundary Road and 62 Collins Road on the southern urban fringe of Dromana. The project delivers a masterplanned residential subdivision yielding approximately 180 homesites, native vegetation reserves, walking trails, and stormwater management infrastructure. Planning scheme amendments and framework controls have been finalized.
Core Projects Development Site
Proposed residential development site in Mount Martha featuring contemporary design and sustainable construction methods. Project is in early planning stages with focus on integration with existing community infrastructure and environmental considerations for the coastal location. Development concept emphasizes modern coastal architecture with environmental sensitivity.
Dromana Estate Residential Community
A master-planned residential community proposed on a large landholding at 359-399 Nepean Highway, Dromana, on the Mornington Peninsula. The project envisions over 300 residential lots and premium townhouses, with a potential future retail precinct. The site sits within the Greater Dromana strategic planning area, where Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is undertaking long-term residential investigation and rezoning work. No active construction or approved permit has been confirmed as of 2026; the project remains subject to planning and strategic framework outcomes.
3,158 residents of Flinders are employed, from a labour force of 3,180. Unemployment sits at 0.7%, with participation at 59.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Flinders features a highly credentialed local talent pool with significant concentration in professional services, a low unemployment rate of 0.7%, and consistent job market performance during the prior twelve months. As of March 2026, 3,158 residents are gainfully employed, keeping the local jobless rate 4.1% below Greater Melbourne's benchmark of 4.8%, although workforce participation sits noticeably lower (59.3% versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne). Census findings indicate that 40.7% of employed locals conducted their work from home, a metric that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Local workers are predominantly engaged across construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical sectors.
Agriculture, forestry & fishing represents an exceptionally prominent industry locally, capturing employment shares 11.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows limited representation, employing just 1.8% of the Flinders working population compared to 5.2% in Greater Melbourne. Although local employment is available within the district, workplace-to-population counts from the Census suggest substantial outward commuting for work among residents. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 0.5% while the local labour force expanded by 0.1%, leading to an unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% lift in employment and a 2.3% gain in the labour pool, alongside an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements in Flinders. These five-year and ten-year national models have been aligned with the area's industry footprint to forecast local trajectories. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry-specific rates vary widely. Aligning these sector projections with the Flinders workforce structure indicates potential local employment increases of 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this extrapolation applies simple weighting for illustrative purposes and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Flinders is $2,197 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,002 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,589 a year against an average of $116,293. The average runs 121% 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 taxation data at postcode level aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the Flinders SA2 generated a median taxpayer income of $52,589 alongside an average of $116,293. This places the district in the upper echelon nationally, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median taxpayer income of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $57,648 (median) and $127,480 (average) as of March 2026. Findings from the 2021 Census show that household, family, and individual incomes throughout Flinders consistently place between the 77th and 78th percentiles across Australia.
In terms of earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for the largest share at 28.3% of residents (1,716 people), closely tracking the broader regional figure of 32.8%. High-income earners form a substantial cohort, with 36.8% generating over $3,000 weekly, highlighting strong local spending capacity. Following accommodation outlays, householders retain 91.0% of income, corroborating strong financial resilience, while the area's SEIFA income position sits in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Flinders had 2,173 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 60% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $424 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,244 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Flinders was heavily weighted towards separate houses at 98.7%, with semi-detached properties, units, and other formats comprising 1.2%, in stark contrast to Melbourne metro where houses constituted 67.9% and alternative dwellings represented 32.1%. Outright home ownership in Flinders stood far higher than the Melbourne metro benchmark, reaching 59.9%, while remaining properties were under a mortgage (28.6%) or rented (11.5%). Typical monthly mortgage repayments in the locality reached $2,244, notably higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $424 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro.
In the national context, mortgage costs in Flinders outpace the Australian median of $1,863, and rental rates similarly surpass the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Flinders counted 2,173 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 41% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute the clear majority of local living situations at 76.0% of all households, encompassing couples without children (41.4%), couples with children (27.3%), and single parent families (6.3%). Non-family households account for the remaining 24.0% balance, consisting largely of lone person households (22.9%) along with group households (1.3%). The median household size across the area is 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.6% of adults in Flinders hold a university qualification, including 28.3% with a bachelor degree and 10.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 882 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,056 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels in Flinders significantly exceed surrounding regional benchmarks, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 23.5% in the SA4 region and 25.0% in the SA3 area. This pronounced academic profile provides a strong foundation for participation in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 28.3%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (16.0%). Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 25.1% of residents presently attending an educational institution.
This proportion comprises 8.4% attending primary school, 8.1% in secondary education, and 4.0% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Getting around Flinders means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Flinders encompasses 12 active transport stops, providing local bus connectivity. These locations are catered to by 1 individual routes that combine to deliver 96 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transport access remains constrained, with residents situated an average of 2381 meters from their nearest transit boarding point. As a primarily residential community, outward travel is standard, with private vehicle use dominating commuter trips at 90%, followed by 8% walking. Vehicle availability averages 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding the regional baseline. A notable 40.7% of workers operated from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Public transport operations provide an average scheduling volume of 13 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to around 8 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.3% of residents in Flinders report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.7 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 across Flinders reflect exceptional community wellbeing based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and chronic ailment prevalence, showing very low rates of standard medical conditions across all age groups. In addition, private health insurance coverage is remarkably high, held by approximately 78% of the total population (4,761 people). This substantially outperforms the Greater Melbourne coverage rate of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The primary diagnosed conditions within the locality are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.9 and 7.2% of residents, respectively, while 67.3% of locals indicated they were completely free of long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts display strong vitality with minimal chronic health issues. Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over represent 39.3% of the population (2,382 people), well above the 15.1% observed across Greater Melbourne. Senior residents demonstrate robust health outcomes, aligning closely with broader national health distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Flinders is largely Australian-born, at 84.4% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.1%) and Australian (24.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Flinders exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader averages, with 84.4% of residents born in Australia, 89.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.7% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 40.5% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism forms the most notable relative divergence, accounting for 0.6% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Evaluating parental ancestry across Flinders, the three most widespread heritage backgrounds are English at 36.1% (substantially higher than the 20.1% regional average), Australian at 24.5% (exceeding the 18.4% regional average), and Scottish at 11.1% (well above the 5.6% regional average).
Other ancestries also show noticeable differences from wider patterns, including Irish representation at 10.8% (against 6.5% regionally), Dutch at 1.4% (against 1.2%), and French at 0.6% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Flinders is 56, older than 97% of areas nationally. 14.8% 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 in Flinders is considerably more mature than surrounding districts. Retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 39.3% of residents as at August 2026, in contrast to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 11.9% locally versus a 32.1% regional share. The estimated median age stands at 56 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 19 years above Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at that Census, alongside a national median of 38 at that Census. Following the Census, retiree and elderly cohorts expanded from 32.6% of the population to an estimated 39.3%.
Heading toward 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast within retiree and elderly cohorts, rising by 751 residents (32%) to reach 3,133. Conversely, contractions are expected among children and young adults as well as young to middle aged adults over this timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Flinders
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,995 at the 2021 Census → 6,066 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 (214021378). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.