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Frankston South has an estimated 19,392 residents, up from 18,801 at the 2021 Census — a change of 591 people, or 3.1%. 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 evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Frankston South is approximately 19,392 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 591 people (3.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 18,801 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 19,374 in June 2025 alongside 114 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. Consequently, the local population density stands at 1,331 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure across standard domestic areas. The 3.1% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA4 region (3.2%) by a mere 0.1 percentage points, indicating competitive local demand.
This growth was almost entirely supported by international migration, which served as the singular major source of population expansion during the latest timeframes. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are implemented for local SA2 zones. For SA2 locations lacking this data, figures are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government projections, utilizing a weighted aggregation method to scale regional LGA growth down to SA2 zones. Demographic age group growth percentages from these profiles are also applied for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future expectations suggest demographic growth will track slightly under the national median, with the local area anticipated to add 1,917 residents by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP numbers, indicating an overall growth rate of 9.8% over the 16 years.
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217 new dwellings have been approved in Frankston South over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 88, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 43 new residential properties receive building approval annually in Frankston South, with a total of 217 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and an additional 81 during FY-26. With only 0.9 persons added to the local population for each new dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of housing supply matches or exceeds local demand, increasing options for prospective purchasers and paving the way for population increases above current projections, while new dwellings carry a mean build cost of $553,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end residential market with premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $11.6 million this financial year, reflecting a steady flow of business investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Frankston South registers approximately three-quarters of the per capita construction volume, ranking in the 44th percentile of all domestic locations analyzed, which translates to fewer options for prospective buyers and reinforces demand for existing properties, even though construction volumes have risen recently. This also falls below the national benchmark, highlighting the established character of the suburb and suggesting possible planning constraints. Newly approved housing is composed of 67.0% detached residences and 33.0% medium or high-density dwellings, showing a rising proportion of multi-unit designs that offer varied price points, ranging from spacious family homes to more affordable compact formats. This represents a clear shift from the existing housing stock (which is currently 86.0% detached houses), indicating limited vacant land and reacting to changing household preferences and affordability constraints. The average ratio of 372 people per residential approval indicates a highly developed housing market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Frankston South will add 1,899 residents by 2041 according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the addition of new housing may fail to keep up with population growth, potentially heightening competition among prospective buyers and driving stronger price gains.
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 $10.6 billion. 29 are already under construction and 38 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects that are likely to influence the local area. Principal developments include the 59 Culcairn Drive Townhouse Development - Frankston South, the Towerhill Road Schools Precinct Shared Path, the Bayside Mixed-Use Precinct Development, and the Peninsula Link Freeway, with the following list detailing the most significant initiatives.
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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 65.4%. 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 15,708, 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 is characterized by a highly educated workforce with strong representation in core services, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and steady job counts over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,046, while the local unemployment rate stood 2.6% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, and the local participation rate was somewhat low at 65.4% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate that a high 31.8% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
Local workers are predominantly employed within health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The community exhibits a strong concentration in construction, where its share of employment is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents a relatively small segment, employing 2.8% of workers compared to 5.2% across the wider region. The mostly residential character of the suburb limits local employment opportunities, as demonstrated by the imbalance between the Census working population and resident workers. Based on calculations from SALM and ABS sources, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 0.3% and the total labor force expand by 0.3%, while the unemployment level remained virtually static. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment increase by 2.1%, the labor force grow by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective employment demand in Frankston South. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future employment trajectories. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Frankston South suggests that local employment would increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not incorporate localized population growth expectations.
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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Based on taxpayers' data compiled by AreaSearch from the latest postcode-level ATO records for the 2023 financial year, median taxpayer income in the Frankston South SA2 was $59,905, with the average income recorded at $72,019. These figures exceed national standards and compare to median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would stand at approximately $65,668 for the median and $78,947 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Frankston South sit around the 64th percentile nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 28.5% of residents (5,526 people), which aligns with the metropolitan average of 32.8% in the same category. Financial strength is evident, with 31.8% of households reporting high weekly earnings above $3,000, which supports local retail and services. Housing costs consume 14.4% of total income, and high earnings place residents in the 71st percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
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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The mix of housing types in Frankston South at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.0% detached houses and 14.1% other options like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Furthermore, the level of home ownership in Frankston South was much higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average, standing at 38.7%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (44.5%) or rented (16.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000 at $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $420, compared to $390 in metropolitan Melbourne.
Globally, the monthly mortgage outlays in Frankston South are notably higher than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median 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 represent the majority of local households at 75.5% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 37.0%, couples without children at 27.4%, and single-parent households at 10.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.5% of homes, with lone person households representing 22.9% and group living situations accounting for 1.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 people is identical to the metropolitan average for Greater Melbourne.
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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The academic profile of the area is highly competitive regionally, with tertiary qualification rates sitting at 30.3% of residents aged 15 and over, which is higher than the SA3 average of 21.6% and the SA4 average of 23.5%, showing a strong local orientation toward higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational training and practical credentials also feature prominently, with 34.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificate-level qualifications at 21.0%.
A high rate of participation in education is visible locally, with 29.4% of residents actively enrolled in formal study. This student population includes 10.5% attending primary school, 9.0% enrolled in secondary school, and 4.2% undertaking university or tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Frankston South reaches 65 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 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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An analysis of public transit options reveals 65 active bus stops operating in Frankston South. These stops are served by 11 distinct routes, which coordinate to deliver 1,352 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 267 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 94%. Car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high 31.8% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace arrangements.
Transit service frequency averages 193 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 20 weekly trips for each transit 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 records demonstrate favorable wellness profiles for those living in Frankston South, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and medical conditions showing results that align closely with national averages, and the prevalence of general health issues remains low overall, though it rises above national standards among older, higher-risk brackets, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 55% of the local population (~10,646 people). The most prevalent health issues reported in the suburb were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 8.7% and 7.9% of residents. Meanwhile, 67.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health trends than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 22.7% of the population (4,394 people), which is significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%. Health profiles among these older cohorts present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local demographic.
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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Frankston South mirrors regional averages closely with respect to cultural diversity, with 77.7% of the population born within Australia, 90.2% holding citizenship, and 90.7% speaking only English in a home setting. Christianity is the dominant local religion, practiced by 42.8% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.2% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ethnic ancestry based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in Frankston South are English at 31.5% of the population (considerably higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 25.7% (well above the regional average of 18.4%), and Irish at 8.9%.
Significant variations are also seen in other groups, with Dutch ancestry overrepresented at 1.9% of the population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%), and Scottish at 8.7% (compared to 5.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Frankston South is 44. 19.1% 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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With a median age of 44, Frankston South's demographic profile is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is strongly represented at 8.2% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 age group is smaller at 6.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 10.9% to 12.5% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group has decreased from 8.3% to 6.6%. Demographic projections suggest the local age structure will change substantially by 2041, led by a 78% growth in the 85+ cohort (adding 591 people) to reach 1,346 from 754.
This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 62% of the total projected population growth, while the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age brackets are projected to decline in numbers.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,801 at the 2021 Census → 19,392 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (214011373). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.