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Fraser Rise - Plumpton has an estimated 27,763 residents, up from 10,098 at the 2021 Census — a change of 17,665 people, or 174.9%. Growth has averaged 23.1% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 8,373 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.8% of that increase. That puts 473 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 of Fraser Rise - Plumpton stands at approximately 27,763 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 17,665 people (174.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 10,098 people. This trajectory is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population benchmark of 24,744 recorded in June 2025 alongside 8,373 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With a density of 472 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per occupant and substantial capacity for additional expansion. Outpacing both Victoria (9.5%) and nationwide benchmarks, the 174.9% surge since the 2021 census positions Fraser Rise - Plumpton at the forefront of regional growth.
Net interstate relocation served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 85.8% of recent population additions, while overseas arrivals and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as their baseline year. Where SA2 figures are unavailable, AreaSearch relies on 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, applying a weighted aggregation approach to distribute LGA growth across constituent SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket growth percentages derived from these aggregations are applied to all territories for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking ahead, Fraser Rise - Plumpton is forecast to register top-decile national expansion, adding 37,766 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, which amounts to a total gain of 125.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
8,590 new dwellings have been approved in Fraser Rise - Plumpton over the past five years, an average of 1,718 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 62 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,718 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Fraser Rise - Plumpton have averaged approximately 1,718 per annum, accumulating to 8,590 homes across the past 5 financial years. A balance between demand and supply is evident, with an average influx of 1.9 people per year per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Furthermore, the typical construction cost of $348,000 per dwelling sits beneath broader regional benchmarks, providing accessible price points for buyers entering the market. Per-capita residential approvals in Fraser Rise - Plumpton outstrip Greater Melbourne by 412.0%, widening choices for purchasers despite a recent moderation in building volume.
Exceeding nationwide levels, these numbers highlight sustained interest from residential developers. Detached houses constitute 90.0% of recent construction activity while attached dwellings account for 10.0%, reinforcing the area's spacious, family-focused, low-density character. The ratio of roughly 15 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Projections indicate that Fraser Rise - Plumpton will absorb an extra 34,742 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present development trends continue, residential construction is well positioned to accommodate this influx, sustaining supportive purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth beyond projected figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Fraser Rise - Plumpton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fraser Rise - Plumpton, worth an estimated $5.6 billion. A further 126 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $72.6 billion. 70 are already under construction and 65 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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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning, and capital projects play a pivotal role in shaping area development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 85 projects positioned to influence the surrounding locality. Notable works encompass Clara Place, Wiyal Primary School, Plumpton Active Open Space, and Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, with primary initiatives detailed in the summary 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.
Aria Living Estate
Aria Living is a residential masterplanned land estate located in Fraser Rise within the City of Melton. The estate delivers residential lots, townhouses, and house and land packages supported by local parkland and future community infrastructure.
Monument Estate
Resi Ventures is developing Monument Estate, a premier masterplanned residential community in Bonnie Brook. The 37-hectare development comprises over 500 residential lots featuring custom parklands, sculpture walks, walking trails, and modern family playgrounds. The estate offers easy access to the future Plumpton town centre, Melton highway networks, and local schools.
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.
11,902 residents of Fraser Rise - Plumpton are employed, from a labour force of 12,755. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 69.3%. 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 22,739, about 82% 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 in Fraser Rise - Plumpton is characterized by solid educational attainment and broad industry coverage, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.7% and relatively steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 11,902, while the unemployment rate exceeds Greater Melbourne's 4.8% by 1.9%, and participation aligns closely with the metropolitan standard of 70.1%. Census records show 26.0% of workers operated from home, a metric likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing.
Transport, postal & warehousing displays heavy concentration, employing residents at 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.8% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing local resident workers with the Census working population indicates a constrained volume of jobs situated directly within the suburb. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics shows that across the 12 months to March 2026, the local labour force expanded by 1.9% while employment contracted by 0.1%, lifting the jobless rate by 1.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% gain in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements in Fraser Rise - Plumpton. Evaluated against the local workforce structure over five and ten-year horizons, these figures indicate distinct sector trajectories against nationwide expansion projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these projections to the employment structure of Fraser Rise - Plumpton indicates an estimated local job increase of 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 aggregated at postcode level by AreaSearch indicate that the Fraser Rise - Plumpton SA2 registered a median taxable income of $58,336 and an average of $65,400. These figures sit slightly below national benchmarks and compare with $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $63,948 for median income and $71,691 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 75th and 81st percentiles across the country.
The dominant income band is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 45.7% of residents (12,687 people) compared to 32.8% regionally. Residential costs absorb 18.4% of earnings, yet healthy wage levels maintain disposable income at the 76th percentile, placing the suburb in the 7th decile for SEIFA 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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At the latest Census, the residential stock in Fraser Rise - Plumpton was split between 95.2% standalone houses and 4.8% medium or high-density dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' housing forms), contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses formed 67.9% and other dwellings made up 32.1%. Outright ownership stood at 12.2%, trailing the wider metropolitan rate, with the bulk of properties subject to a mortgage (70.4%) or rented (17.4%). Typical housing costs surpassed metropolitan standards: the median monthly mortgage payment reached $2,100 versus $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent was $429 compared to $390.
Across Australia, Fraser Rise - Plumpton's mortgage payments exceed the national median of $1,863, and rents remain higher than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fraser Rise - Plumpton counted 3,059 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,410 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 units account for 86.6% of all households in the area, divided into couples with children (55.2%), couples without children (18.5%), and single parent families (12.3%). The remaining 13.4% of residences are non-family arrangements, consisting of lone person households (12.1%) and group households (1.2%). Average household size sits at 3.2 people, outstripping the Greater Melbourne benchmark 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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Educational attainment in the district is elevated, with university credentials held by 32.8% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential category at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). In addition, technical and vocational training is prevalent, with 32.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational certificates (19.1%) or advanced diplomas (13.4%). Participation in study is robust, with 33.6% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion comprises 12.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.5% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Fraser Rise - Plumpton reaches 11 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 800 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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Public transit infrastructure in Fraser Rise - Plumpton comprises 11 active bus stops across 2 dedicated routes, delivering a combined 795 passenger trips each week. Accessibility is moderate, with residents an average of 442 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward by private vehicle, with 89% driving and 7% using trains. Vehicle availability stands above the regional standard at 1.8 cars per home. In addition, 26.0% of workers carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during COVID-19. Across all transit lines, service frequency totals an average of 113 trips each day, which translates to roughly 72 trips per stop every week.
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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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality indicate that general health metrics in Fraser Rise - Plumpton sit below regional averages, with routine ailments displaying slightly elevated prevalence across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance membership covers approximately 52% of residents (~14,408 people), slightly under the SA2 norm and beneath the Greater Melbourne figure of 56.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 7.0 and 4.2% of residents respectively. Concurrently, 82.0% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, higher than the 72.6% benchmark across Greater Melbourne.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 5.4% of the population (1,510 people), compared to 15.1% regionally. Notably, health rankings among older residents are exceptionally favorable, exceeding national averages by a wider margin than the general community.
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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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Fraser Rise - Plumpton, where 43.6% of residents were born overseas and 52.9% use a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, identified by 55.0% of the community. The most notable statistical variance appears in the Other religious category, which accounts for 8.0% of residents against a Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Examining parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Fraser Rise - Plumpton are Other at 23.5% (above the 14.6% regional level), Australian at 12.5% (below the 18.4% regional average), and Indian at 10.1% (exceeding the 4.2% metropolitan benchmark).
Other notable demographic concentrations include Filipino ancestry at 7.0% (compared to 1.3% regionally), Maltese at 6.3% (against 1.1%), and Macedonian at 3.5% (versus 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. 32.1% 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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Fraser Rise - Plumpton is primarily populated by working-age families and young dependents. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 39.0% of the population consists of children and young adults (0 - 24), exceeding Greater Melbourne's 30.5%, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) comprise 5.4% compared to 15.1% across the metropolis. The estimated median age reached 32 as at August 2026, rising from 31 at the 2021 Census, yet tracking 5 years younger than the Greater Melbourne Census figure of 37 and beneath the national Census median of 38. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have adjusted from 40.4% at the Census to an estimated 38.7%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate the largest numeric increase among children and young adults, expanding by 12,563 residents (116%) to 23,391, while the retiree and elderly bracket is set to experience the fastest relative surge, rising 204% to 4,594 residents.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 43 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 Sep 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 — 8,373 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,098 at the 2021 Census → 27,763 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 (213041574). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.