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Frankston has an estimated 25,131 residents, up from 23,586 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,545 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 419 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 67.8% of that increase. That puts 2,163 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Frankston stands at approximately 25,131 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 23,586 people, this represents an addition of 1,545 individuals, or a 6.6% expansion. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population benchmark of 25,043 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 419 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. The suburb exhibits a population density of 2,162 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated across AreaSearch study areas. Furthermore, the local 6.6% rate of expansion outstripped both the wider SA4 region (3.3%) and the encompassing SA3 territory, establishing the locality as a regional frontrunner in population growth.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 67.8% of recent population additions, with interstate migration and natural increase also making positive contributions. Projections compiled by AreaSearch incorporate SA2-level modeling from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. Where localized SA2 forecasts are unavailable, figures from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases are integrated through a weighted aggregation methodology translating LGA trends to the SA2 level. In addition, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are applied across every territory for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on recent demographic patterns and the latest annual ERP baseline, Frankston is forecast to achieve an above-median expansion relative to national statistical zones, adding 3,301 residents by 2041 to register an overall 12.8% gain across the 16 years.
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784 new dwellings have been approved in Frankston over the past five years, an average of 156 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 159 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential development in Frankston averaged approximately 156 approvals annually, culminating in 784 total dwellings. With only 1 incoming resident per newly approved dwelling between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, the incoming housing pipeline is comfortably meeting or exceeding local requirements, granting prospective purchasers extensive options while unlocking headroom for expansion above current projections. The typical expected construction cost for these new builds is $531,000. In addition, $73.5 million in commercial building consents has been logged during the ongoing financial year, pointing to vigorous commercial investment in the suburb.
On a per-capita basis, Frankston records 76.0% more new residential consents than Greater Melbourne, providing prospective buyers with extensive options. The pipeline of new residential construction is composed of 17.0% standalone houses and 83.0% medium-to-high density attached homes. This pronounced pivot toward higher-density dwelling types delivers more accessible entry prices for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also represents a substantial transformation from the current established built form (presently 66.0% houses), driven by tightening greenfield land supply, evolving living preferences, and housing affordability constraints. With around 228 persons per dwelling approval, the locality maintains significant capacity for future growth. Projections indicate that Frankston will expand by 3,213 persons by 2041, based on recent quarterly modeling from AreaSearch. Given current building approval trajectories, incoming residential stock appears well placed to satisfy demographic requirements, supporting favorable market conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion above baseline expectations.
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Development applications around Frankston
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Frankston, worth an estimated $5.46 billion. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.8 billion. 33 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Urban development, capital works, and major planning frameworks exert a profound influence on local area dynamics. AreaSearch has identified 21 significant initiatives within Frankston that are poised to shape the district. Prominent projects include the 35-41 Hastings Road Apartment Development, Harbour Frankston, Bayside Mixed-Use Precinct Development, and the Frankston Revitalisation Project, with key ventures itemized below.
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Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston Hospital Redevelopment)
The $1.1 billion redevelopment, now officially known as Peninsula University Hospital, reached practical completion and opened to patients on 20 January 2026. The project delivered a new 12-storey clinical services tower, 130 additional beds, 15 new operating theatres, and a rooftop helipad. Key enhancements include expanded women's and children's services, a dedicated paediatric emergency zone, and a new mental health and oncology hub. While the main tower is operational, minor refurbishment of existing hospital areas will continue throughout 2026, with a new community and childcare centre expected by 2028.
Peninsula Link Freeway
A 27-kilometre toll-free freeway connecting EastLink at Carrum Downs to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Mount Martha. The project features 14 public art installations, innovative noise walls, and a 23km shared use path. In 2025-2026, the freeway underwent significant pavement reconstruction and maintenance works to ensure long-term road safety.
Bayside Mixed-Use Precinct Development
Major ongoing transformation of Bayside Shopping Centre into a contemporary mixed-use precinct by Vicinity Centres. The project includes retail reconfiguration with elevated precincts, enhanced dining and entertainment offerings, and activated laneways. A significant component is the planned 8-storey A-Grade office tower at 12 Balmoral Walk, providing 14,000 sqm of office space and ground-floor retail. The development targets a 5-Star Green Star rating. As of 2026, the office tower component remains in the planning and leasing phase pending an anchor tenant pre-commitment.
Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre Structure Plan
A 20-year strategic framework implemented via Amendment C160fran, approved on 11 April 2025. The plan guides the transformation of Frankston into a regional waterfront city, targeting 7,500 new dwellings and 2,800 new jobs within the centre by 2041. Key features include building heights ranging from 3 to 16 storeys, the revitalisation of Nepean Boulevard into a green pedestrian-focused corridor, and the creation of six distinct precincts. The plan integrates with the state-led Activity Centre Program to unlock housing diversity and streamline development assessments.
Nepean Boulevard Precinct Revitalisation
A precinct-wide transformation of the Nepean Highway corridor in Frankston into a safe, green boulevard. The project includes intersection upgrades at Overton Road, funded by $25 million from the State Government, and broader precinct works backed by $10 million from Frankston City Council.
Frankston Revitalisation Project
A comprehensive multi-decade urban renewal initiative guided by the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre (FMAC) Structure Plan. Major active components include the Harbour mixed-use development at 446-450 Nepean Highway featuring 94 apartments, commercial activation, and key civic public realm upgrades across 13 distinct precincts.
35-41 Hastings Road Apartment Development
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 5-storey building comprising 52 apartments, office space, and food and drink premises. The development provides modern residential accommodation close to Frankston Hospital and CBD, contributing to urban consolidation and housing diversity.
Towerhill Road Schools Precinct Shared Path
Upgrade of approximately 1km of existing footpath into a wider shared user path along Towerhill Road between Overport Road and Frankston-Flinders Road. The active transport project enhances safety and connectivity for students and local residents walking and cycling to surrounding schools and community facilities.
12,486 residents of Frankston are employed, from a labour force of 13,474. Unemployment sits at 7.3%, with participation at 64.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 27,823, 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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Frankston features a capable local workforce anchored by significant representation in essential community services, alongside a 7.3% jobless rate and annual employment growth estimated at 1.1%. As of March 2026, employed locals number 12,486, though the local unemployment rate exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8% by 2.6%, and the labor force participation rate of 64.4% remains well below the metropolitan average of 70.1%. Data from the Census showed that 22.5% of working residents operated from home, an outcome that may have been shaped by Covid-19 pandemic movement restrictions. The leading employment sectors among residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Frankston exhibits exceptional concentration in health care & social assistance, generating an employment concentration 1.3 times the regional average. By contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 5.6% of the workforce, compared with the broader metropolitan figure of 10.1%. A ratio of 0.8 local jobs per resident worker recorded at the Census demonstrates an above-average volume of employment opportunities within the local boundary. According to AreaSearch’s examination of SALM and ABS figures, the twelve-month period ending March 2026 saw employment rise by 1.1% and the labour force grow by 0.4%, which led to a 0.6 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts, which begin from Mar-26, provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Frankston. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment structure to project potential growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these gains are not evenly distributed across sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Frankston’s current employment composition, the area is expected to see a 6.7% increase in employment over five years and a 13.9% increase over ten years. This estimate relies on a straightforward weighting method intended for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Frankston is $1,383 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $765 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,164 a year against an average of $63,915. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Frankston SA2 personal earnings below nationwide norms, recording a median income of $53,164 and a mean of $63,915. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, local levels are estimated at roughly $58,278 (median) and $70,064 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures in Census collections, Frankston falls in lower-middle tiers between the 27th and 41st percentiles nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket forms the largest cohort, encompassing 31.3% of the population (7,866 people), which aligns with the regional proportion of 32.8%. Local housing affordability remains constrained, with residual income after housing costs sitting at 80.3%, placing the area at the 22nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Frankston had 9,726 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 9% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.9%. 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 local housing stock at the time of the most recent Census was composed of 65.9% separate houses alongside 34.1% attached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% attached or higher-density options. Outright property ownership in Frankston lagged the metropolitan standard at 24.7%, with 31.9% of properties held under a mortgage and 43.4% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments were notably lower than the Melbourne metropolitan benchmark of $2,000 at $1,733, while the typical weekly rental cost was $335 against the metropolitan figure of $390.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage servicing costs sit below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly cheaper than the Australian benchmark of $375.
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Frankston counted 9,726 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,363 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 59.7% of all households, consisting of 22.0% couples without children, 21.6% couples with children, and 14.9% one-parent households. Non-family dwellings make up the other 40.3%, dominated by single-person households at 36.2% and shared group living arrangements at 4.0%. The typical local household accommodates a median of 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.1% of adults in Frankston hold a university qualification, including 16.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.0% hold a vocational qualification. 14 schools serve the area, with 4,064 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,031 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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Educational attainment in the area reveals notable disparities, as the share of residents holding higher education degrees (24.1%) falls significantly short of the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%, highlighting a key focus area for local educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion of tertiary credentials at 16.1%, alongside postgraduate awards at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational and trade training is widely held, with 39.5% of people aged 15 and over possessing technical qualifications, including 26.0% with certificates and 13.5% with advanced diplomas. A substantial 29.3% of the local population is currently enrolled in formal schooling or study, reflecting strong educational participation.
This student cohort comprises 8.9% attending primary schools, 7.1% in secondary education, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Frankston reaches 139 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 18,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 the local public transport network identifies 139 operational transit stops across Frankston, consisting of bus services. A network of 32 separate routes services these locations, delivering 18,400 passenger trips each week. Overall connectivity is strong, with typical residential distances to the nearest stop measuring 196 meters. Commuter behavior reflects the area's residential profile, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice at 88%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 per dwelling, below regional figures, while 22.5% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace restrictions.
Across all transit corridors, service frequency averages 2,628 daily trips, which translates to roughly 132 departures per stop on a weekly basis. The 100 transport stops located closest to the geographic centerpoint of the suburb are highlighted on the accompanying map.
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62.7% of residents in Frankston report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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AreaSearch health metrics encompassing chronic illness and mortality rates indicate noticeable health challenges in Frankston, with elevated illness rates observed across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is modest, held by approximately 50% of the population (~12,691 people). This proportion is lower than both the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7% and the Australian national rate of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in Frankston, affecting 9.4% and 12.2% of residents respectively, whereas 62.7% of locals reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared with 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Chronic health issues are notably elevated among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and older make up 18.3% of the community (4,609 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 15.1%, with health measures for older residents presenting distinct challenges while tracking broader national population rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Frankston is largely Australian-born, at 75.2% of residents, with 13.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.3%) and Australian (24.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Frankston displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than typical national areas, with 24.8% of its community born overseas and 13.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, accounting for 40.0% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a distinct presence, representing 0.3% of local residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Ancestry records reflecting parental origins show English ancestry as the leading background in Frankston at 29.3%, well above the regional standard of 20.1%. Australian ancestry accounts for 24.8%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan figure of 18.4%, followed by Irish heritage at 8.4%.
Several other cultural backgrounds also show divergence from broader trends, including Dutch at 1.9% (vs 1.2%), Russian at 0.6% (vs 0.4% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Frankston is 39. 25.7% 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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Frankston's demographic profile closely mirrors Greater Melbourne across every major age group, with the maximum divergence between the four broad categories restricted to 3.2 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age stands at 39, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 2 years higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the mature adult cohort aged 45 - 64 has decreased from 25.2% of the local population to an estimated 24.0%. Moving toward 2041, the most substantial population gain will occur within the senior demographic (65+), which is projected to expand by 1,898 residents (41%) to reach 6,507.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Frankston
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 16 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 419 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,586 at the 2021 Census → 25,131 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 (214011371). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.