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Frankston South has an estimated 19,394 residents, up from 18,801 at the 2021 Census — a change of 593 people, or 3.2%. 114 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,332 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 South stands at roughly 19,394 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 593 people (3.2%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 18,801 people. These figures are calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 19,374 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 114 validated new addresses added after the Census date. Overall density reaches 1,332 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality above the typical benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. With a 3.2% increase since census, the community tracks within 0.1 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (3.3%), highlighting sound growth drivers.
Inbound international arrivals served as the primary catalyst for local demographic expansion, functioning as virtually the sole contributor to head count gains across recent intervals. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch for local SA2 territories. Where such coverage is unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, applying population growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries via weighted aggregation techniques. Age cohort growth rates derived through this process are similarly extended across all territories for years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic growth is projected to track marginally beneath the median across national statistical areas, adding 1,873 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP population benchmarks, translating to an overall expansion of 9.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
281 new dwellings have been approved in Frankston South over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% 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 construction approvals across Frankston South have averaged approximately 56 new dwellings each year, generating 281 homes over the course of the previous 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging just 0.7 people per year for every home constructed during the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), additions to housing stock match or outpace local requirements, expanding choices for purchasers and underpinning potential growth beyond baseline forecasts. New residences show an expected building cost averaging $597,000, exceeding standard regional levels and pointing to an emphasis on higher-quality builds.
Non-residential building activity remains active as well, with $11.6 million in commercial approvals recorded during this financial year. Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential development activity in Frankston South is 19.0% lower, placing it in the 53rd percentile among nationally evaluated regions despite recent accelerations in building work. This pace also trails national standards, reflecting an established urban footprint and potential land development limitations. Detached houses account for 54.0% of recent residential building permits while medium and high-density housing represents 46.0%, creating a varied pipeline of apartments and townhouses tailored to multiple price brackets from standalone family dwellings to accessible compact units. This shift departs from the prevailing local property composition (where houses comprise 86.0%), illustrating declining greenfield site capacity alongside changing demographic preferences and rising demand for diverse, affordable living formats. Recording approximately 274 people per dwelling approval, the locality maintains clear lower-density attributes. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Frankston South is forecast to add 1,853 residents through to 2041. While residential construction currently keeps pace with demographic forecasts, incoming residents may face elevated buying competition over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Frankston South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Frankston South, worth an estimated $78 million. A further 107 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11 billion. 28 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 public works, significant development ventures, and planning frameworks exert a defining influence on neighborhood progress. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 10 projects positioned to shape the locality. Prominent undertakings comprise the 59 Culcairn Drive Townhouse Development - Frankston South, Towerhill Road Schools Precinct Shared Path, Peninsula Link Freeway, and the Bayside Mixed-Use Precinct Development, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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Stotts Hill Estate
Premium residential land subdivision by Pask delivering 44 lots in a hillside setting at Frankston South. Lots range from 512m2 to 1,369m2 across three tree-lined loop roads, with elevated northern boundary sites and split-level opportunities to the south. The estate is titled, with civil works complete and construction underway; the current release is the final stage of lots remaining for sale. Marketing is by Oliver Hume, with design guidelines published by the developer.
59 Culcairn Drive Townhouse Development - Frankston South
A permit-approved 4-unit townhouse development on a 1,177sqm site in Frankston South. The project provides quality medium-density housing with 3-bedroom dwellings in a leafy suburban setting close to schools, parks, and Frankston amenities. Property recently sold in November 2024 with planning permits in place for construction.
Baxter Township Structure Plan Strategy
Mornington Peninsula Shire adopted the Baxter Township Structure Plan to guide future land use, commercial growth, and community infrastructure across the Baxter township. The strategy delivers a consolidated commercial centre, enhanced pedestrian and cycling trails, streetscape greening, and designated low-to-medium density residential infill zones. It preserves village character while accommodating sustainable suburban development.
36 Sanders Road Townhouses
A boutique development comprising eight luxurious four-bedroom townhouses over two storeys, featuring premium finishes, multiple living areas, studies, and glimpses of the bay, designed for sophisticated family living in the prestigious suburb of Frankston South.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10,046 residents of Frankston South are employed, from a labour force of 10,265. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 65.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,710, about 81% 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 South boasts a highly educated local workforce featuring solid representation across essential services, an unemployment rate standing at a modest 2.1%, and steady employment conditions across the preceding year. As of March 2026, 10,046 residents are actively employed, with local unemployment tracking 2.6% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while the labour force participation rate sits somewhat lower at 65.5% versus 70.1% for Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate that 31.8% of workers operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions should be factored into this figure. The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Construction demonstrates notable strength within the district, engaging workers at 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows limited local presence, engaging only 2.8% of Frankston South employees compared to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between Census resident worker tallies and local workplace numbers suggests the area functions predominantly as a residential community with modest internal job creation. Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS and SALM figures shows that across the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 0.3% while the labour force also expanded by 0.3%, maintaining a consistent unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment expansion of 2.1% and workforce growth of 2.3%, leading to an uptick of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment conditions for Frankston South. These five and ten-year projections have been applied against the local industry distribution to gauge potential expansion trajectories. Across Australia, workforce numbers are anticipated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations remain substantial. Extrapolating these broader trends across Frankston South's industry base points to local job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (calculated via weighted modelling for illustrative context without factoring in localised demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Frankston South is $2,038 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $862 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,905 a year against an average of $72,019. 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-level statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the Frankston South SA2 records a median taxpayer earnings level of $59,905 alongside an average of $72,019. These results exceed the national baseline while contrasting with the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $65,668 for median income and $78,947 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household earnings, Census metrics position the suburb near the 64th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 28.5% of residents (5,527 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns with metropolitan distributions where 32.8% fall within this band. Substantial local affluence is evident, with 31.8% taking home more than $3,000 per week, generating solid demand for high-end retail and personal services. Housing obligations absorb 14.4% of earnings, while disposable income ranks in the 71st percentile nationally and the area sits within the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Frankston South had 6,820 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 2% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property across Frankston South during the most recent Census consisted of 86.0% separate houses and 14.1% alternate dwelling types such as apartments, semi-detached residences, and other dwellings, contrasting with the Greater Melbourne balance of 67.9% houses and 32.1% non-detached homes. Full home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan benchmark at 38.7%, while the balance of residential stock was occupied under a mortgage (44.5%) or leased by tenants (16.9%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,167 compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rental payments reached $420 versus $390 across the metropolitan territory.
On a broader scale, local mortgage repayments considerably outpace the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Frankston South counted 6,820 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 75.5%, made up of couples with children (37.0%), couples without children (27.4%), and single parent families (10.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households representing 22.9% and group housing comprising 1.6%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.6 people, mirroring the Greater Melbourne median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.3% of adults in Frankston South hold a university qualification, including 20.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,764 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 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 is particularly pronounced, with university credential holders accounting for 30.3% of residents aged 15+, outpacing both the SA3 area average of 21.6% and the SA4 region figure of 23.5%. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 20.7%, with postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas representing 4.0%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (21.0%) and advanced diplomas (13.6%). Student engagement remains substantial throughout the district, with 29.4% of the population attending an educational institution. This encompasses 10.5% in primary schools, 9.0% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Frankston South reaches 65 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Transit mapping identifies 65 operational public transport stops across Frankston South, consisting of bus services. These points are connected by 11 discrete routes that provide 3,199 weekly passenger journeys. Public transport connectivity is favorable, with residents situated an average of 267 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outbound commuting prevails, with private vehicles serving as the dominant transport choice at 94%. Household vehicle availability averages 1.6 per dwelling, higher than regional figures. Additionally, 31.8% of workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Public transport services run at an average rate of 457 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 49 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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67.4% of residents in Frankston South report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Health indicators across Frankston South reflect favorable resident outcomes, with mortality figures and health conditions assessed by AreaSearch aligning with broader national benchmarks. While general health ailments remain infrequent across the wider population, rates elevate among older, vulnerable segments, and private health insurance coverage is extensive at approximately 55% of residents (~10,647 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 8.7% and 7.9% of residents respectively, whereas 67.4% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Populations under the age of 65 experience superior general health metrics.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 22.3% of the community (4,332 people), exceeding the 15.1% proportion seen in Greater Melbourne. This older cohort encounters specific healthcare challenges, resulting in lower national health rankings relative to younger local demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Frankston South is largely Australian-born, at 77.7% of residents, with 9.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Frankston South track near regional norms, with 77.7% of the community born in Australia, 90.2% holding citizenship, and 90.7% speaking solely English in home environments. Christianity stands as the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 42.8% of the local population. Judaism forms the most distinct relative variation, comprising 0.2% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental heritage, English ancestry leads the community at 31.5% (substantially higher than the 20.1% regional baseline), followed by Australian ancestry at 25.7% (well above the 18.4% regional average), and Irish background at 8.9%.
Other ancestral backgrounds show distinctive representation as well, including Dutch at 1.9% (versus 1.2% regionally), Scottish at 8.7% (compared to 5.6%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Frankston South is 44. 19.3% 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 of Frankston South skews higher than Greater Melbourne across senior brackets. Updating estimates to August 2026 indicates that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 22.3% of the population, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 19.3% against a metropolitan share of 32.1%. The estimated median age sits at 44, matching the 2021 Census baseline while exceeding Greater Melbourne's Census figure of 37 by 7 years and the Australian Census median of 38. The most visible shift since the Census occurred among young to middle aged adults, who dropped from 20.9% to an estimated 19.3%.
Between now and 2041, the retiree and elderly segment is projected to show the largest increase, gaining 1,476 residents (34%) to reach 5,809, while young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Frankston South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,801 at the 2021 Census → 19,394 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 (214011373). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.