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Footscray has an estimated 20,920 residents, up from 17,131 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,789 people, or 22.1%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 1,936 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.6% of that increase. That puts 4,209 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the resident count for Footscray stands at approximately 20,920 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,789 people (22.1%) from the 17,131 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 20,891 from June 2025 alongside 1,936 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population levels yield a density of 4,209 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the highest 10% of all countrywide areas analyzed by AreaSearch, indicating significant demand for local land.
The 22.1% rate of growth since the 2021 census outstripped the state average of 9.3% as well as national figures, positioning the locality as a regional leader in growth. Overseas migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 93.6% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 unit, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, projections rely on the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA dataset from 2023, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population changes from the LGA level down to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth factors from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb is projected to experience exceptional growth in the top 10 percent of national locations, with the population forecast to grow by 14,536 persons by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 69.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,507 new dwellings have been approved in Footscray over the past five years, an average of 501 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 24 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 343 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, well below 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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Around 501 new dwellings receive approval in Footscray each year, with a total of 2,507 residential approvals granted over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 28 recorded so far during FY-26. An influx of 1.1 people per year for every home built over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to a well-balanced supply and demand dynamic, supporting stable market trends, with new dwellings showing an average construction value of $275,000—a figure below regional benchmarks that indicates more economical options for purchasers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $1.631 billion this financial year, pointing to significant investment by local businesses.
Footscray exhibits 130.0% more construction projects per capita than Greater Melbourne, offering prospective purchasers plenty of options, even though the pace of development has eased lately. This volume of building is considerably higher than the national standard, demonstrating high developer confidence in the area. Recent building approvals consist of 1.0% standalone houses and 99.0% townhouses or semi-detached units and apartments. This concentration on high-density residential buildings offers affordable entry points that attract downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This pattern marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 32.0%), pointing to a scarcity of vacant land and reflecting modern lifestyles alongside the demand for diverse, low-cost housing. With approximately 295 people per residential approval, the local property market is in a phase of development. Long-term forecasts suggest Footscray will add 14,498 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Current construction volumes appear to match these upcoming requirements, which should preserve stable market conditions and prevent significant upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Footscray
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 35 current infrastructure and development projects inside Footscray, worth an estimated $12.2 billion. A further 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $108.4 billion. 39 are already under construction and 42 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning initiatives represent primary factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 51 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Footscray Station Precinct Upgrade, Joseph Road Precinct, Kinnear's Precinct (Live City), and Victoria Square by Growland, with details on the most significant projects listed below.
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Joseph Road Precinct
A 17-hectare urban renewal program transforming former industrial warehouse and factory land between the Maribyrnong River and the Footscray-South Kensington rail corridor into a high-density mixed-use precinct. Council planning targets around 5,000 new households once fully built out, delivered across multiple residential towers including Liberty One, River One, Riverfront, Boat House, Waterfront, Victoria Square and Cowper Residences. Stage one road works on Joseph Road North and South have reached practical completion, delivering separated bike lanes, a raised pedestrian crossing, 20 parallel parking bays, upgraded drainage with integrated tree pits, new public lighting and tree planting.Lilardia Park, a new 1,444 square metre public open space named after Aboriginal activist Margaret (Lilardia) Tucker, opened to the community in August 2024. Stage two Hopkins Street improvement works including new traffic signals at Hopkins/Hallenstein Street and Hopkins/Joseph Road remain subject to future funding and Department of Transport and Planning approvals, with $100,000 proposed in the 2025/26 Capital Expenditure Budget to progress design. The 40km/h speed limit reduction on Hopkins Street between Moore Street and Hopetoun Bridge has been delivered.
New Footscray Hospital
The largest health infrastructure project in Victoria's history, this $1.5 billion hospital replaces the original 1950s facility. It features over 500 inpatient beds, 16 operating theatres, and an emergency department capable of treating 20,000 additional patients annually. The precinct includes a 12-storey inpatient tower and integrated clinical, research, and education spaces. It was officially opened to patients on 18 February 2026, marking a significant milestone for healthcare in Melbourne's west.
West Footscray Village
A major mixed-use redevelopment of the former 501 Receptions site. The project features a 3,606sq m Woolworths supermarket, BWS bottle shop, nine specialty retail tenancies, a 110-place childcare facility, a 425sq m medical centre, commercial office space, and a gymnasium. Sustainability targets include a 4-Star Green Star rating with rainwater harvesting and solar panels. The development includes two levels of basement parking for 278 cars and upgrades to the Barkly Street and Summerhill Road intersection.
Live City
Redevelopment of the historic Kinnears Ropeworks Factory into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The masterplan includes up to 1,450 dwellings, a supermarket, retail laneways, commercial offices, and community services. Stage 1 (208 apartments) is complete, while Stage 2 received planning approval for 407 apartments across 5-15 storey buildings. The project features extensive heritage conservation and adaptive re-use of iconic factory structures. 3L Alliance acquired the future stages in 2025 to continue the precinct delivery.
Existing Footscray Hospital Site Redevelopment
The 6.6-hectare site of the former Footscray Hospital is being transformed into a mixed-use precinct following the new hospital's opening in February 2026. The master plan, led by Development Victoria, focuses on creating a vibrant community hub including a 3.5-hectare municipal park (oFoHo Park), a community hub in the former Psychiatric building, and expanded childcare. Demolition and site preparation are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026, with a mandate for a minimum of 30% social and affordable housing.
Footscray Priority Precinct
A state-significant urban renewal initiative led by the Victorian Government to transform Footscray into a major metropolitan activity centre and the cultural and economic heart of Melbourne's inner west. As one of Victoria's designated Priority Precincts, Footscray is the focus of coordinated state investment including the new Footscray Hospital (opening 18 February 2026 with over 500 beds), the Footscray Learning Precinct (over 120 million dollars), the 36.6 million dollar Whitten Oval redevelopment, the Footscray Community Arts outdoor performance space, the Metro Tunnel, and future Melbourne Airport Rail and Geelong Fast Rail services.The Footscray Opportunity and Directions Paper sets the strategic framework, with population forecast to more than double and over 10,000 new local jobs targeted by 2050. The precinct already has more than 5,000 apartments under construction or in the planning pipeline. A separate Tottenham and West Footscray rezoning will convert 237 hectares of Industrial 1 Zone land to Industrial 3 Zone to support a transition from heavy industry to lighter service industries, jobs and housing, complementing the West Gate Tunnel container logistics relocation. The existing Footscray Hospital site is also being studied for future redevelopment.
Kinnear's Precinct
Mixed-use renewal of the former Kinnear's Ropeworks site in Footscray. The approved precinct plan supports more than 1,200 dwellings plus retail, commercial, supermarket, office and community uses, with conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage ropeworks buildings. Stage 1 has been completed and Stage 2 has an issued permit for 407 apartments. 3L Alliance acquired the remaining stages from R&F Property in 2025 and is progressing design work with FK, with the heritage buildings, laneways and chimney intended to anchor the next mixed-use community stage.
Ryco Precinct
Mixed-use development on the former Ryco Hydraulics site in central Footscray, comprising five buildings (3-8 storeys) with 456 apartments and ground-floor commercial uses along Whitehall and Moreland Street frontages. The scheme features 40% affordable housing delivered via a build-to-rent-to-own model by Assemble, communal rooftop terraces, east-west and north-south pedestrian links through the precinct, and 211 car parking spaces at lower ground level. Designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects. Listed as coming soon with completion expected early 2027.
14,200 residents of Footscray are employed, from a labour force of 15,068. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 80.3%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 23,205, about 111% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong presence of professional service workers, a jobless rate of 5.8%, and a 1.9% increase in estimated employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 14,200 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.0% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the participation rate is exceptionally high at 80.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data showed that a high proportion of residents (41.2%) worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable employment concentration in accommodation & food, with a share that is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 5.0% of local jobs, below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 9.7%. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a healthy availability of local jobs. Based on an analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 1.9%, keeping the overall unemployment rate steady. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Footscray. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although the nationwide workforce is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Mapping these industry projections onto the local employment distribution suggests that employment among residents will rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Footscray is $1,763 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $916 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,703 a year against an average of $68,765. 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 latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Footscray SA2 are slightly above the national average, with a median of $56,703 and an average of $68,765. These figures are lower than the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be roughly $62,158 for the median and $75,380 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sits at the 69th percentile ($916 weekly), while household weekly income is at the 51st percentile.
Income distribution shows that 34.3% of the population (7,175 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which is comparable to the wider regional proportion of 32.8% in the same bracket. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining just 81.4% of their income, placing the area in the 48th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Footscray had 7,370 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 32% detached houses and 52% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 58% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $355 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,940 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Footscray at the time of the last Census consisted of 31.6% standalone houses and 68.4% other dwelling formats (including semi-detached properties, units, and alternative accommodation), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Footscray were lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average, standing at 14.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (27.7%) or tenants (57.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,940 was lower than the metropolitan median of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $355 was below the Melbourne metro figure of $390.
From a national perspective, Footscray's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Footscray counted 7,370 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,000 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 52.1%, which is made up of couples with children (15.9%), couples without children (25.9%), and single-parent households (8.0%). The remaining 47.9% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 37.6% and shared group households accounting for 10.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.1 people is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.6% of adults in Footscray hold a university qualification, including 30.8% with a bachelor degree and 15.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 11.7% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 3,140 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,098 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 level of education in Footscray is significantly higher than broader averages, with 50.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% across the SA4 region. This strong educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 30.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational training accounts for 21.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (11.7%). Enrolment in education is high, with 31.0% of the population actively participating in study.
This includes 13.0% enrolled in university or tertiary courses, 5.3% in primary schools, and 3.2% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Footscray reaches 119 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 16,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure includes 119 active stops in Footscray, offering a combination of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are utilized by 29 distinct routes, which generate 15,950 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly rated, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 132 meters. As a residential location, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private vehicles being the most common mode at 54%, followed by trains at 24% and buses at 7%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 0.5 per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A significant portion of the workforce (41.2%) worked from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting pandemic restrictions). Services run at an average of 2,278 times per day across the network, translating to roughly 134 weekly services per stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.0% of residents in Footscray report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.2 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 assessments indicate notable issues in Footscray, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with common health issues prevalent among both younger and older residents, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is just above the average SA2 rate at approximately 53% (~11,150 people). This is lower than the 56.7% rate observed across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health issues reported in the suburb were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 12.2% and 8.1% of the population respectively, while 70.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health profiles for working-age residents are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.9% of the local population (2,068 people), below the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Senior health profiles present more difficulties, with national health rankings for this cohort being higher than those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.0% of Footscray residents were born overseas and 42.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.0%) and Australian (14.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Footscray exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 42.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 45.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 27.2% of the local population. Buddhism shows the most significant overrepresentation, accounting for 9.2% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family heritage (parents' place of birth), the primary groups in Footscray are English at 18.0%, Other at 16.0%, and Australian at 14.8%. There are also notable concentrations of specific backgrounds: Vietnamese residents account for 8.0% of the area (compared to 1.9% regionally), Macedonian background accounts for 0.7% (compared to 0.7%), and Spanish background represents 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Footscray is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 42.1% 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 34 years in Footscray is lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb has a higher proportion of people aged 25 - 34 (29.6%) but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (5.8%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is substantially above the national benchmark of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 18.4% to 20.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 11.0% to 12.4%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 8.4% to 7.4%. Population projections for 2041 forecast significant demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 55%, adding 3,401 residents to reach a total of 9,596.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Footscray
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 35 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 — 1,936 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,131 at the 2021 Census → 20,920 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 (213031348). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.