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Flora Hill - Spring Gully has an estimated 9,536 residents, up from 9,437 at the 2021 Census — a change of 99 people, or 1.0%. That puts 722 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the residency of Flora Hill - Spring Gully stands at approximately 9,536 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 99 individuals (1.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,437 people. This shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 9,534 in June 2025 combined with 42 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The population density is 722 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical results across areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census growth of 1.0% is within 2.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (3.9%), indicating steady local demand.
Most of the population expansion was generated by overseas migration, which represented about 73.8% of the recent population increments. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs the Regional and LGA projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023, modifying them via weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics by age bracket from these aggregations are also utilized for all locations between 2032 and 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, a substantial population rise within the highest national quartile of regional districts is anticipated, with the locality projected to grow by 2,185 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total expansion of 22.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
182 new dwellings have been approved in Flora Hill - Spring Gully over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That is 3.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 60% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 67, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Flora Hill - Spring Gully has recorded an average of roughly 36 residential building approvals annually, translating to 182 residences over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 62 approvals registered. Because the population decreased during the preceding period, building activity has been relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for buyers, with new homes showing an average construction value of $304,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $9.9 million this financial year, pointing to steady commercial building progress. Relative to the Rest of Vic., Flora Hill - Spring Gully has about half the volume of new residential approvals per resident, ranking in the 57th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide.
Recent building activity consists of 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% attached dwellings, demonstrating an increasing availability of medium-density choices that provide diverse residential options across various price points, from classic family properties to more economical compact spaces. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 85.0%), indicating limited availability of developable land while answering changing choices in lifestyle and affordability. The area has roughly 334 residents for every residential approval, pointing to a low density market. Future forecasts indicate that Flora Hill - Spring Gully will gain 2,183 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). If the current rate of construction remains constant, residential supply may not keep pace with population growth, which is likely to increase buyer rivalry and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Flora Hill - Spring Gully
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Flora Hill - Spring Gully, worth an estimated $1.22 billion. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.21 billion. 32 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions can have a profound impact on local property markets. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that are likely to influence the local area. Principal projects include Flora Hill, Burnayi Lurnayi Flora Hill, Spring Hill Estate, and the Regional Housing Fund, with details of the most significant initiatives outlined below.
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Regional Housing Fund
A $1 billion Homes Victoria program delivering more than 1,300 social and affordable homes across at least 30 regional and rural Victorian LGAs. Delivery uses modern construction methods, redevelopment of existing social housing, community housing partnerships, refurbishments and purchases in new developments. Homes Victoria reports more than 630 homes completed or under construction, including 377 completed, with fund completion targeted for 2028.
Spring Hill Estate
Spring Hill Estate is a boutique house and land community at 190 Retreat Road, Spring Gully, delivering 40 single level two and three bedroom townhomes for downsizers in a landscaped setting near Bendigo, with construction under way and completion targeted for late 2026.
Eumana (Flora Hill)
Development Victoria is delivering 'Eumana', a new masterplanned residential community at 2 Osborne Street, Flora Hill, Bendigo. The project will provide over 170 new homes across various lot sizes, including around 56 social and affordable homes delivered in partnership with Homes Victoria. Early works, including site remediation and vegetation removal, commenced in July 2025 and are expected to finish by mid-2026. The historic 'Eumana' House will be retained and incorporated into the development. Construction of the homes is slated to begin in 2027.
Burnayi Lurnayi Flora Hill
A development delivering 35 new social and affordable homes for women and their families in regional Bendigo, in partnership with the Dja Dja Wurrung Corporation. The project includes 26 apartments (12 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom) and 9 three-bedroom townhouses. The project has received development consent and broke ground in late 2024, with completion expected in 2026. The homes will be allocated to women and their families on the Victorian Housing Register, with half prioritised for First Nations women.It is partially funded by the Victorian government's $5.3 billion Big Housing Build.
Eumana Flora Hill
Development Victoria is delivering the Eumana masterplanned community at 2 Osborne Street, Flora Hill (formerly the Bendigo Teachers' College site). The development will provide approximately 170 new homes, including 56 social and affordable homes delivered in partnership with Homes Victoria. The historic 1904 Eumana House will be retained and integrated into the community. Early works commenced in mid-2025, with staged construction continuing.
St Aidans Road Kennington Social Housing
84 new social housing units for residents aged 55 years and over, delivered by VincentCare Community Housing in partnership with Homes Victoria under the Big Housing Build. Mix of 64 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments and townhouses across five buildings, replacing 30 ageing independent living units. Includes a community hub, covered outdoor area, landscaping, parking and bicycle storage. Delivered in two stages to allow existing residents to relocate once.
Regional Sports Infrastructure Program - Bendigo
The Bendigo Sports Package is a major revitalization of three key sporting precincts. The Bendigo Stadium upgrade features a new 2-court annex, refurbishment of courts 9 and 10, and sustainability upgrades including solar panels. The Bendigo Showgrounds works include a new 500-seat multipurpose pavilion (the Showgrounds Function Centre), arena redevelopment with improved drainage, and perimeter fencing. The Bendigo Bowls and Croquet Clubs are receiving 4 refurbished bowls greens, 2 compliant croquet lawns, and a major clubhouse upgrade.These projects aim to boost regional tourism and community participation.
Bendigo Art Gallery Redevelopment
The largest civic infrastructure project by the City of Greater Bendigo, this $45M redevelopment includes a second-level blockbuster exhibition space, an innovative learning centre, a 100-seat theatre, and a Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural materials. Construction officially commenced in February 2026, aimed at increasing gallery capacity and regional tourism impact by an estimated $35M annually.
5,007 residents of Flora Hill - Spring Gully are employed, from a labour force of 5,191. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,901, about 83% 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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Flora Hill - Spring Gully features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 5,007 employed locals, with an unemployment rate 0.1% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and labor force participation is typical at 64.7% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data indicated that a modest 18.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The community shows a high concentration in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing only 0.7% of the Flora Hill - Spring Gully workforce compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic. The community seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers to the resident population. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch, the 12-month period experienced an employment increase of 1.9% alongside a labor force expansion of 0.8%, which led to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline. The national job projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Flora Hill - Spring Gully. These forecasts, spanning five-year and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model expansion patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely across industries. Applying these sector projections to the local employment distribution suggests that Flora Hill - Spring Gully's workforce should grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Flora Hill - Spring Gully is $1,465 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $770 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,657 a year against an average of $66,653. 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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The most recent postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 shows that personal earnings in the Flora Hill - Spring Gully SA2 are slightly under the national average, with a median of $53,657 and an average of $66,653. This compares to Regional Vic. levels where the median is $50,954 and the average is $62,728. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $58,819 for the median and $73,065 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are modest in Flora Hill - Spring Gully, falling between the 33rd and 42nd percentiles.
The primary income group contains 32.8% of residents (3,127 people) who earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the wider region where 30.3% of the population falls into this category. After paying for housing, residents retain 86.0% of their income for other living costs, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Flora Hill - Spring Gully had 3,847 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,399 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Flora Hill - Spring Gully consisted of 84.9% houses and 15.1% other residences (such as townhouses, units, and alternative formats), compared to Regional Vic. where houses comprised 90.1% and other residences made up 9.9%. Home ownership rates in Flora Hill - Spring Gully trailed Regional Vic. at 32.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (29.9%) or tenants (37.4%). The median monthly home loan repayment was below the Regional Vic. average at $1,399, while the median weekly rental cost was $290, compared to Regional Vic.
benchmarks of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, mortgage costs in Flora Hill - Spring Gully are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Flora Hill - Spring Gully counted 3,847 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 61.3%, consisting of couples with children at 22.9%, couples without children at 23.5%, and single parent households at 13.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.7% of homes, with lone person households representing 33.5% and group living situations comprising 5.2%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is slightly lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in Flora Hill - Spring Gully hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,093 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,047 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university degree attainment (31.3% of residents aged 15+) higher than both the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% and the SA3 area rate of 23.6%, showing a strong local focus on higher learning. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational and technical credentials are also highly represented, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (21.7%). Participation in study is particularly high, with 31.7% of the population currently enrolled in educational programs.
This comprises 8.8% of residents in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 8.1% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Flora Hill - Spring Gully reaches 64 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Analysis of local transit reveals 64 active public transport stops in Flora Hill - Spring Gully. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,268 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 209 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel out of the suburb for employment, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 90%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per household, which is below the regional benchmark.
Additionally, 18.5% of employed residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions. Average transit service frequency is 324 trips per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 35 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.7% of residents in Flora Hill - Spring Gully report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Flora Hill - Spring Gully experiences notable health issues, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality levels and the frequency of chronic illnesses, with typical health issues presenting across both younger and older demographic segments, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly below the SA2 average at roughly 52% of the population (~4,968 people). The most prevalent health diagnoses in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 12.4 and 9.3% of the population, respectively, while 62.7% of residents reported having no long-term health issues compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The local labor-force-aged population experiences significant health constraints with elevated levels of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.6% of the local population (1,681 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health outcomes for seniors show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Flora Hill - Spring Gully is largely Australian-born, at 89.6% of residents, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.1%) and Australian (27.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Flora Hill - Spring Gully has lower levels of cultural diversity than the national average, with citizens making up 90.5% of the population, 89.6% of residents born in Australia, and 92.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.4% of the local population. However, the most distinct variation is in Buddhism, which represents 1.6% of residents compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three most common heritages in Flora Hill - Spring Gully are English at 31.1%, Australian at 27.5%, and Irish at 12.2%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds, with Scottish heritage overrepresented at 9.5% of the population (compared to 8.8% regionally), German at 3.6% (compared to 3.5%), and Sri Lankan at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Flora Hill - Spring Gully is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 37 years in Flora Hill - Spring Gully is much lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and sits close to the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals that young people aged 15 - 24 are highly represented at 16.4%, while the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller at 9.1% than in Regional Vic. Since 2021, the cohort aged 25 to 34 expanded from 13.3% to 15.7% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.3% to 10.7%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.2% to 10.9%.
Looking ahead to 2041, population projections indicate notable changes in the age mix of Flora Hill - Spring Gully. The cohort aged 25 to 34 is expected to grow significantly, rising by 988 people (66%) from 1,495 to 2,484, while the 55 to 64 group is projected to shrink by 34 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Flora Hill - Spring Gully
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,437 at the 2021 Census → 9,536 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (202011021). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.