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Frankston North has an estimated 19,842 residents, up from 19,453 at the 2021 Census — a change of 389 people, or 2.0%. That puts 1,499 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population residing in Frankston North stands at approximately 19,842 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 389 people (2.0%) compared to the 19,453 people counted during the 2021 Census. This adjustment draws upon the ABS estimated resident population figure of 19,794 recorded as of June 2025 alongside an intake of 89 validated new addresses post-Census. Population density currently reaches 1,498 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the nationwide norm identified in AreaSearch assessments. The local expansion of 2.0% since the census trails the wider SA4 region (3.3%) by only 1.3 percentage points, highlighting solid local momentum.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 73.7% of net population additions in recent times. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a benchmark, form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 figures. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures incorporate 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts adjusted via weighted aggregation methods from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth trends derived from these models are similarly applied across all localities for 2032 to 2041. Factoring in anticipated demographic transitions, local population growth is projected to track marginally below the national midpoint, expanding by 1,484 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall rise of 7.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
157 new dwellings have been approved in Frankston North over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Frankston North average roughly 31 dwellings annually, totaling 157 homes sanctioned across the latest 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Amid recent population declines, residential building volumes have comfortably met local requirements, maintaining a balanced market with broad selection for buyers. New residential builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $377,000—sitting below regional averages and providing accessible entry points for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $163.6 million this financial year, underscoring strong commercial development activity. In per-capita terms, building activity in Frankston North is considerably subdued compared to Greater Melbourne, sitting 56.0% below regional averages.
This constrained volume of new building typically reinforces demand and asset pricing for existing dwellings, despite recent uplifts in development activity. Construction rates also sit below national benchmarks, indicating established market conditions and potential planning constraints. Recent approvals comprise 56.0% detached houses alongside 44.0% medium and high-density housing, demonstrating a growing presence of medium-density formats that diversify price points from standard standalone homes to cost-effective compact stock. This marks an evolving transition away from the current dwelling stock (presently 89.0% houses), signaling a tightening supply of greenfield land alongside shifts in lifestyle preferences and an appetite for varied, attainable housing. With roughly 458 people per approval, the precinct exhibits the attributes of an established residential market. Demographic projections anticipate that Frankston North will welcome an additional 1,436 residents through to 2041 (relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). If current building volumes continue unchanged, residential construction may struggle to match demographic growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and driving upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Frankston North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Frankston North, worth an estimated $1.66 billion. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.4 billion. 34 are already under construction and 40 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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Strategic planning policies, major infrastructure developments, and capital works play a pivotal role in shaping local socio-economic outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 17 projects likely to influence the precinct. Prominent initiatives include the Frankston to Baxter Rail Upgrade, Compass Business Park, Frankston Revitalisation Project, and Karingal Hub Shopping Centre Redevelopment, with key projects detailed below.
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Frankston to Baxter Rail Upgrade
The Frankston to Baxter Rail Upgrade is a proposed 8km electrification and duplication of the existing Stony Point line. The project aims to extend metropolitan rail services beyond Frankston to Baxter, incorporating new stations at Frankston East (serving the health and education precinct) and Langwarrin. Despite a 2023 federal funding withdrawal, the project remains a critical advocacy priority for Frankston City and Mornington Peninsula councils. Current activities in the corridor include the construction of the Somerville to Baxter Peninsula Trail, while the rail upgrade itself remains in the planning and advocacy stage awaiting refreshed state and federal funding commitments.
Frankston Basketball and Gymnastics Stadium Redevelopment
Frankston City Council is delivering a major redevelopment of Frankston Stadium at Bardia Avenue, Seaford. The two-storey indoor sports facility will include 10 courts, comprising six new courts and four refurbished courts, a 1000-seat show court with broadcast-ready lighting, two multi-sport courts, a dedicated gymnastics hall with training pit and viewing area, accessible changerooms, cafe, function and meeting spaces, offices, upgraded car parking, landscaping and pathway connections. The all-electric building is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and will support Frankston and District Basketball Association and Bayside Gymnastics Club, with capacity to host higher profile events.
Karingal Hub Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $160 million redevelopment that has transformed the sub-regional shopping centre into a leading shopping and lifestyle destination featuring a market-style fresh food precinct with 28+ specialty retailers, a fashion and lifestyle precinct with 40+ stores, and the new Town Square entertainment and dining precinct with Village Cinemas, restaurants, community spaces and outdoor playground. The project increased the centre by 12,000 sqm to over 53,000 sqm total, added 2,100 additional free parking spaces (2,750 total with 40% undercover), and achieved a 4-star Green Star environmental rating.
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.
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.
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.
11 Beach Street Affordable Housing
14-storey affordable housing tower providing 62 one, two and three-bedroom apartments on an 829sqm site in Frankston. Fast-tracked by the Victorian Planning Minister through the Development Facilitation Program in August 2024. Designed by Caleb Smith Architect and James Harbard Architect with a void at level eight for wind mitigation. All apartments are accessible per Better Apartment Design Standards. The building will be owned and managed by a community housing provider, with rents capped at 10 per cent below market rate and no more than 30 per cent of median Melbourne income.
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.
8,930 residents of Frankston North are employed, from a labour force of 9,879. Unemployment sits at 9.6%, with participation at 60.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,810, about 85% 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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Frankston North maintains an even balance of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, highlighted by substantial participation in construction, an unemployment rate sitting at 9.6%, and an estimated 1.4% expansion in workforce numbers across the preceding year. As of March 2026, 8,930 residents are employed, although the local jobless rate exceeds Greater Melbourne's 4.8% by 4.8 percentage points, pointing to untapped workforce capacity, while the local participation rate of 60.6% trails Greater Melbourne's 70.1% markedly. Census findings showed that a moderate 18.9% of workers performed their roles from home, a figure influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Local specialization is particularly pronounced in construction, where workforce concentration is 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are relatively underrepresented, engaging 4.7% of workers locally versus 10.1% across the broader region. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, on-site employment opportunities remain limited, as shown when comparing the Census working population against local resident counts. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.4% while the overall workforce grew by 0.1%, leading to a 1.1 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Across Greater Melbourne over the same timeframe, employment climbed by 2.1%, the labor force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term hiring trends can be evaluated using national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied across the local occupational profile to model future hiring trajectories. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct trajectories across different industry sectors. Calibrating these sectoral trends to Frankston North's existing industry mix indicates local employment could rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation rather than a local demographic forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Frankston North is $1,313 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $665 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,398 a year against an average of $63,504. 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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Taxation figures released by the ATO at postcode level for financial year 2023 show Frankston North SA2 taxpayers registering a median income of $54,398 alongside an average of $63,504. These figures sit below nationwide benchmarks and trail Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated modeled figures of roughly $59,631 (median) and $69,613 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets in the Census, local earnings place between the 21st and 21st percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket encompasses 32.6% of residents (6,468 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional pattern where 32.8% fall into the same band. Housing affordability remains heavily constrained, with residents retaining only 80.7% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 18th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Frankston North had 7,623 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $341 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,597 a month. Rent absorbs 26.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Frankston North was made up of 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings (incorporating townhouses, units, and alternative formats), contrasting with Greater Melbourne where the breakdown stood at 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 28.3%, slightly trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 34.0% and rental accommodation comprised 37.7%. Median monthly mortgage costs of $1,597 were noticeably lower than the metropolitan benchmark of $2,000, and weekly median rent of $341 remained below the regional figure of $390.
In the national context, local mortgage servicing costs sit well below Australia's average of $1,863, with rental rates also coming in under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Frankston North counted 7,623 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 local living arrangements at 64.5% of all households, consisting of 22.2% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 18.1% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 35.5%, dominated by single-person households at 31.1% and share housing at 4.4%. The average household size of 2.3 people remains lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.2% of adults in Frankston North hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 4,238 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 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 reflects notable gaps, with tertiary degree attainment (17.2%) tracking well below the Greater Melbourne mark of 37.0%, presenting opportunities for skill-building programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary qualification level at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). In contrast, vocational and trade credentials are widespread, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (29.3%). A substantial proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 29.5% of residents participating in formal education programs. Within this student cohort, 10.3% are attending primary schools, 7.1% are in secondary schooling, and 3.7% are enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Frankston North reaches 121 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 5,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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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Public transport connectivity across Frankston North includes 121 active transport stops comprising bus services. These facilities are served across 11 individual routes that together operate 5,852 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is strong, with typical walking distances of 185 meters to the nearest transit point. As a primarily residential community, outward travel is common, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode for 90% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 per dwelling, while 18.9% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, a metric subject to COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 836 trips per day, translating to roughly 48 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 nearest stops to the precinct center are highlighted in the accompanying transit map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.6% of residents in Frankston North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.3 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch highlight significant health challenges in Frankston North across chronic illness and mortality indicators, with multiple conditions affecting younger as well as older demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is comparatively subdued, covering roughly 50% of the overall population (~10,020 people), falling below the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7% and the national rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread medical issues locally, impacting 12.3 and 9.5% of the community, respectively, while 59.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents face elevated rates of chronic illness, while seniors aged 65 and over comprise 18.1% of the population (3,597 people), higher than the 15.1% seen across Greater Melbourne. Health measures among older demographics show some vulnerabilities, with national performance metrics generally mirroring broader community trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Frankston North is largely Australian-born, at 77.2% of residents, with 12.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (25.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Frankston North tracking above national averages, with 12.3% of the community speaking languages other than English at home and 22.8% born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, followed by 39.9% of residents. The most noticeable divergence in religious representation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population against 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the leading cohorts in Frankston North are English at 29.6% (exceeding the regional level of 20.1%), Australian at 25.9% (above the wider metropolitan figure of 18.4%), and Irish at 8.0%.
Distinct variations also appear across other cultural heritages: Hungarian ancestry is represented at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Russian at 0.6% (versus 0.4%), and Maori at 1.2% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Frankston North is 38. 26.1% 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 age distribution in Frankston North aligns closely with Greater Melbourne across standard brackets, with the greatest variance across age groups measuring 3.0 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 38 as at August 2026, identical to the figure recorded during the 2021 Census and 1 year above the metropolitan median of 37 at that time. The most visible shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age category, declining from 23.7% to an estimated 22.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior and retiree demographics (65+) will drive the bulk of local demographic growth, expanding by 1,180 residents (33%) to reach 4,777, while cohorts spanning children, young adults, and working-age individuals are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Frankston North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 89 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,453 at the 2021 Census → 19,842 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 (214011372). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.