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Fraser Rise - Plumpton has an estimated 26,807 residents, up from 10,098 at the 2021 Census — a change of 16,709 people, or 165.5%. Growth has averaged 23.1% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 7,980 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.8% of that increase. That puts 456 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Fraser Rise - Plumpton stands at approximately 26,807 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 16,709 people (165.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 10,098 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 24,744 from June 2025 alongside 7,980 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 456 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per resident and opportunity for ongoing expansion. The 165.5% expansion rate of Fraser Rise - Plumpton since the 2021 census outpaced the state rate of 9.3% and the national average, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
Population gains were driven mostly by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 85.8% of the total growth, though other sources including natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive results. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch adopts the projections released by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 projections are unavailable, calculations rely on the 2023 Regional and LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them through a weighted aggregation methodology to transition growth figures from LGA to SA2 levels. The age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, the locality is set to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. It is projected to gain 38,107 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total increase of 134.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
8,386 new dwellings have been approved in Fraser Rise - Plumpton over the past five years, an average of 1,677 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 63 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,410 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,571, broadly in line with 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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Dwelling approvals in Fraser Rise - Plumpton have run at an annual average of 1,677, culminating in 8,386 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, approvals stand at 1,441. With a ratio of 1.9 people moving to the locality for every new home built over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply match up well to support stable market conditions. Meanwhile, construction costs for new residences average $286,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and points to more budget-friendly choices for buyers. Per resident, building activity in Fraser Rise - Plumpton is 431.0% higher than the rate in Greater Melbourne, presenting home buyers with a broader selection of properties, despite a recent decelerating trend in construction.
This level of activity is also far higher than the national standard, demonstrating strong developer focus on the locality. Standalone houses account for 91.0% of the new construction, while attached dwellings make up 9.0%, preserving a low-density residential footprint geared toward families desiring larger properties. The ratio of roughly 15 people for each approved dwelling reflects the typical traits of an expanding growth corridor. Projections indicate that Fraser Rise - Plumpton will add 36,039 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction is maintained, the supply of new dwellings should comfortably satisfy demand, keeping conditions favorable for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond the baseline forecast.
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Development applications around Fraser Rise - Plumpton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 33 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fraser Rise - Plumpton, worth an estimated $4.56 billion. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $65.6 billion. 59 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes in local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 85 projects that are likely to influence the local area. Some of the most notable projects include the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Wiyal Primary School, Plumpton Active Open Space, and Clara Place, with details on the most relevant developments provided in the list below.
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Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Construction of a state-of-the-art $152M two-storey regional aquatic and fitness hub featuring a FINA-compliant 50m indoor pool, learn-to-swim facilities, Australia's first water sensory space, water slides, a 24-hour gym, allied health suites, and community spaces.
Deanside Central Shopping Centre
An $85 million neighbourhood retail hub developed by Oreana spanning a 21,000 square metre site. It features an 8,200 square metre net lettable area anchored by a large-format Coles supermarket alongside approximately 30 specialty retail outlets, including Anytime Fitness, Liquorland, and a pharmacy.
Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is a two-storey all-electric aquatic and leisure facility in Fraser Rise, featuring a 50m 8-lane competition pool, indoor splash play areas, water slides, spas, sauna, Australia's first sensory aquatic space, health and fitness areas, allied health spaces, an outdoor interactive water play area with beach-style access, change facilities, cafe, meeting/function spaces, and a rooftop deck. Designed for 5-star Green Star accreditation with a focus on wellbeing, accessibility, and inclusion.Construction commenced in November 2025, with opening anticipated in 2028.
Deanside Children's and Community Centre
A dedicated early childhood and community hub co-funded by the Victorian Government's Building Blocks Partnership and Melton City Council. The facility will house 4 kindergarten rooms serving up to 132 children, maternal and child health consulting suites, multi-purpose community group spaces, and associated landscaping.
Masall Estate
Masall is a 600-lot masterplanned community by Varcon Group in Fraser Rise, in Melbourne's western growth corridor. The estate offers land for sale, house and land packages, and townhouses. Stages 1 to 3 are titled and settled, with Stage 4 land anticipated to title in early 2026. The Victorian Government is acquiring land within the estate for a new educational precinct, including a primary school scheduled to open in 2026. Masall is marketed by Colliers and is positioned close to the Calder and Western freeways for access to Melbourne's CBD and airport.
Taylors Road and Plumpton Road Traffic Lights
As part of the broader Taylors Road Corridor Upgrade Plan, this project involves upgrading the existing T-intersection at Taylors Road and Plumpton Road, Fraser Rise, to a four-way signalised intersection. Works include road expansion and realignment to improve traffic flow, installation of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, public lighting upgrades, new landscaping, drainage improvements, and underground relocation of essential services. The upgrade is intended to improve safety at a high-volume, accident-prone intersection and accommodate future growth in Fraser Rise, Aintree, Bonnie Brook and the wider Taylors Road catchment, which is expected to gain around 70,000 new residents by 2046.Construction commenced in late 2024 and is expected to be substantially complete by late 2025, with signal energisation targeted for early 2026 pending sign-off from relevant authorities.
Clara Place
A 14.68ha residential estate in Fraser Rise, 25km northwest of Melbourne's CBD, comprising 287 land allotments centred around a 1ha central park. Lots range from approximately 294 to 507sqm, with buyers free to choose land only or a house and land package with a builder of their choice. Stage 3 land releases continue to sell as of mid-2026, with homes under construction and titles progressively issuing through 2026. Nearby amenities include Watergardens Shopping Centre, cafes and restaurants, bus and rail links, and a growing selection of schools, including a new primary school and community centre in the surrounding Fraser Rise precinct.
WestWood Estate
Westwood is a master-planned community in Victoria's northwest, spanning over 100 hectares with approximately 1600 lots across two precincts - Westwood Walk and Westwood Place. It features parklands, walking trails, proposed P-12 school, sports precinct, and quality amenities.
11,902 residents of Fraser Rise - Plumpton are employed, from a labour force of 12,755. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 21,736, 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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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and diverse industry representation, with an unemployment rate of 6.7% and stable overall employment levels during the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,902, while the local unemployment rate exceeded Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8% by 1.9%. The rate of participation in the labor force is similar to the Greater Melbourne average of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that 26.0% of local workers operated from home, though this data may reflect the impact of pandemic lockdowns. The local resident workforce is heavily represented in transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
In particular, transport, postal & warehousing shows a major concentration, with its share of local employment reaching 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 5.8% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 10.1%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident worker count indicates that local job opportunities within the area are relatively scarce. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw the labor force grow by 1.9% while total employment dipped by 0.1%, resulting in a 1.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labor force expand by 2.3%, and unemployment tick up by 0.2 percentage points. The May-25 national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Fraser Rise - Plumpton. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to model potential growth. Across the nation, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with substantial variation across different industries. Applying these sector-specific growth expectations to the employment structure of Fraser Rise - Plumpton suggests local employment could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, using a simple weighted extrapolation based on industry shares without local population adjustments.
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Median household income in Fraser Rise - Plumpton is $2,254 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $966 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,336 a year against an average of $65,400. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows a median taxpayer income of $58,336 and an average of $65,400 in the Fraser Rise - Plumpton SA2. This is slightly below the national averages, whereas Greater Melbourne recorded a median taxpayer income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting these figures for the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $63,948 for the median and $71,691 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, household, family, and personal incomes in Fraser Rise - Plumpton are positioned high nationally, falling within the 75th to 81st percentiles.
The data indicates that 45.7% of the local population (representing 12,250 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, compared to 32.8% of residents across the wider region. Housing costs absorb 18.4% of household income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income levels at the 76th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fraser Rise - Plumpton had 3,059 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 70% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $429 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows that separate houses make up 95.2% of the housing stock in Fraser Rise - Plumpton, with the remaining 4.8% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, or other formats, contrasting with the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Fraser Rise - Plumpton lag behind the metropolitan average, sitting at 12.2%, while the remaining properties are occupied by mortgage holders (70.4%) or renters (17.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,100, which is higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $429, compared to the metropolitan median of $390.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Fraser Rise - Plumpton are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fraser Rise - Plumpton counted 3,059 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,121 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 86.6% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 55.2%, couples without children at 18.5%, and single parent families at 12.3%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 13.4% of households, consisting of lone person households at 12.1% and group households at 1.2%. The median size of households in the area is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.8% of adults in Fraser Rise - Plumpton hold a university qualification, including 23.3% with a bachelor degree and 7.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,014 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,030 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 educational makeup of the area stands out in the region, with tertiary qualification rates at 32.8% of the population aged 15+ compared to the SA3 average of 24.3%, indicating a highly educated population. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.3%, with postgraduate qualifications at 7.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 32.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a credential in these fields, split between advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (19.1%). Enrollment rates in education are very high in the area, with 33.6% of residents currently studying.
This group includes 12.5% attending primary school, 8.6% in secondary school, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Fraser Rise - Plumpton reaches 11 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 660 services a week. The typical home sits about 440 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Local public transport infrastructure consists of 11 active stops in Fraser Rise - Plumpton, served by bus routes. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes that provide a combined 662 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 442 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, the vast majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with 89% using a car and 7% utilizing the train. Households own an average of 1.8 vehicles, which is above the regional norm.
Additionally, 26.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census records which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 94 trips per day, which translates to roughly 60 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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82.0% of residents in Fraser Rise - Plumpton report no long-term health condition. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 10.1 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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Assessments by AreaSearch regarding mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions suggest health outcomes in Fraser Rise - Plumpton are below average, with common ailments slightly elevated among both younger and older cohorts. In addition, the proportion of residents with private health insurance lags behind the average SA2 area, sitting at approximately 52% of the population (~13,912 people) compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 7.0% and 4.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 82.0% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 5.8% of the population (1,546 people), which is lower than the 15.0% share across Greater Melbourne. Among these senior residents, health outcomes rank particularly high relative to national benchmarks, showing better results than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.6% of Fraser Rise - Plumpton residents were born overseas and 52.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.5%) and Indian (10.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area has a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.6% of the population born outside Australia and 52.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 55.0% of local residents. The most notable concentration is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 8.0% of the population, well above the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Looking at ancestral background based on parents' birthplace, the largest groups represented in Fraser Rise - Plumpton are Other at 23.5% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 14.6%), Australian at 12.5% (lower than the regional average of 18.4%), and Indian at 10.1% (higher than the regional average of 4.2%).
There are also notable differences in the proportions of other ethnic groups, with Filipino representing 7.0% of the population (compared to 1.3% regionally), Maltese at 6.3% (compared to 1.1%), and Macedonian at 3.5% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fraser Rise - Plumpton is 32, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 30.9% 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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Fraser Rise - Plumpton has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the area has a high proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (20.5%) and a lower share of those aged 55 - 64 (5.6%). The concentration in the 35 - 44 cohort is also well above the national share of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has grown from 11.5% to 13.7% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 10.0% to 11.8%.
Over the same period, the 25 to 34 group fell from 19.6% to 17.2%, and the 0 to 4 group decreased from 11.0% to 8.8%. Demographic modeling indicates the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 192%, adding 6,049 people to reach a total of 9,199.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fraser Rise - Plumpton
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 41 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 — 7,980 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,098 at the 2021 Census → 26,807 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 (213041574). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.