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Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights has an estimated 22,426 residents, up from 21,200 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,226 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 270 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 54.9% of that increase. That puts 700 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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Based on assessment, the population of Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights is approximately 22,426 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,226 people (5.8%) from the 21,200 residents counted during the 2021 Census. The change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 22,415 alongside 270 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level results in a density of 699 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages for locations evaluated. The area's 5.8% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Vic.
(4.3%), positioning it as a regional growth leader. The expansion was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which represented roughly 54.9% of the total population gains recently. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year, are adopted for each SA2. For areas lacking this coverage, adjustments are made using regional and LGA projections released by the VIC State Government in 2023, utilizing a weighted aggregation method to scale growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future trends, substantial gains are anticipated for top-quartile non-metropolitan locations, with this specific area projected to grow by 6,069 persons to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP, which equates to a total rise of 27.0% over the 16 years.
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757 new dwellings have been approved in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights over the past five years, an average of 151 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 116 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 88, well below 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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Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights averages roughly 151 residential building approvals annually, summing to 757 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 81 approvals have been registered. The entry of 1.7 people for each constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25 indicates that demand is well aligned with incoming supply, supporting market stability. Newly built properties average $384,000 in value, which is slightly above regional averages and points to a focus on quality builds. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $16.3 million this financial year, showing ongoing business investment.
In comparison to Rest of Vic., Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights experiences around 67% of the building activity per capita, placing it in the 69th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide. Recent construction is dominated by standalone houses at 80.0%, with apartments or townhouses making up the remaining 20.0%, preserving the low-density residential feel favored by families seeking extra space. The area records approximately 198 people per dwelling approval, indicative of a low-density market structure. Demographic projections indicate Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights will add 6,058 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimate. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may fail to keep pace with this influx, potentially increasing buyer competition and driving up property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
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 Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights, worth an estimated $1.56 billion. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.6 billion. 28 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 projects, public works, and planning updates remain key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 53 active projects with potential to affect the area. Major developments of note include the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas, Barwon Health North, the Hope & Autumn Mixed Use Development, and the Pakington North Precinct Urban Design Framework.
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Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas
The largest greenfield urban growth project in regional Victoria, spanning approximately 5,500 hectares across the Northern (Lovely Banks) and Western (Batesford/Fyansford) corridors. Designed to accommodate 110,000 new residents across approximately 40,000 dwellings. Four Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) are in active preparation. Amendment C450ggee (Creamery Road PSP) completed public exhibition from 18 December 2025 to 9 February 2026 following Ministerial consent on 8 December 2025; the Standing Advisory Committee will conduct a Referral 2 hearing before the amendment can be adopted.The Elcho Road East PSP is progressing despite topographic and biodiversity challenges. Medium-term precincts (Batesford North, Elcho Road West and Heales Road West) are advancing technical studies. A revised Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Strategic Assessment underwent public exhibition in November-December 2025, with Council and Federal Minister endorsement expected in 2026.
Pakington North Precinct Urban Design Framework
The Pakington Street and Gordon Avenue Urban Design Frameworks provide a long-term vision to guide growth across the Pakington North, Pakington Heritage Core and Gordon Avenue precincts in Geelong West. The amendment promotes mixed-use development with ground-level retail and services, upper-level residential housing, and building heights up to 10 storeys at strategic sites. Council adopted Amendment C433ggee in June 2026 following a Planning Panels Victoria hearing in February 2026, incorporating panel-recommended changes. The amendment now awaits planning minister approval to implement rezoning, design and development overlays (DDO56, DDO57), and environmental audit overlays into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.
Hope & Autumn Mixed Use Development
A $60 million mixed-use development comprising 57 apartments in two three to four-storey buildings, designed to be fossil fuel-free and sustainable, including demolition of a heritage building, reduction in car parking requirements, and removal of a restrictive covenant.
Pakington Street (Geelong West) and Gordon Avenue Urban Design Framework
The Urban Design Framework guides future growth and development in the Pakington Street (Geelong West) and Gordon Avenue areas, including built form outcomes, streetscape design, movement and access, and land use. The framework was adopted by Council on 28 May 2024. It informs an ongoing planning scheme amendment (C433ggee) to implement controls such as a Design and Development Overlay, with public exhibition open until 1 September 2025.
Barwon Women's and Children's Hospital
The Barwon Women's and Children's project is a flagship health facility being built within the University Hospital Geelong precinct. The new hospital will feature expanded maternity services, a neonatal and parent care unit, paediatric inpatient units, birthing suites, and additional operating theatres. Main construction by Built Pty Ltd officially commenced in February 2025 following the completion of enabling works and the relocation of the Endoscopy and Day Procedure Unit. As of May 2026, the project is in active construction with major structural works progressing.The development is expected to support 1,500 jobs and provide world-class care for families in the Barwon South West region.
Cunningham Place
A 250 million dollar 17-storey mixed-use precinct on a full city block in central Geelong, designed by WMK Architecture for Amber Property Group in partnership with Grace Church (the long-time landowner). The scheme covers around 4,700 square metres bordered by Corio, Gheringhap and Clare streets and Transit Place, and includes 71 luxury apartments, a 168-room international hotel, a 5,000 square metre conference facility with a 650-seat auditorium, a supermarket, medical centre, childcare, co-working spaces, retail tenancies, a private resident cinema and a landscaped Sky Garden.Capped at 60 metres under the Central Geelong Framework Plan, the project sits one block from the Geelong waterfront. The previous building on the site was demolished in 2024 and the site has remained largely cleared since, with apartment sales continuing off the plan via McGrath Geelong. Originally targeted for completion ahead of the (since cancelled) 2026 Commonwealth Games, completion has slipped and is now expected later this decade.
Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment
The Wathaurong Dreaming Project is a landmark 43.6 million dollar redevelopment of the Morgan Street site to create a centralized cultural and community hub. Designed by Woods Bagot, the project integrates comprehensive healthcare services including 12 GP rooms and dental suites with family, youth, and justice support services. The facility features culturally significant spaces such as a yarning circle, a dance circle, and a preserved Scar Tree, alongside a 300-seat conference center and a womens tranquility garden.The redevelopment expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of adjacent land at 43 The Boulevard to provide essential car parking and improved accessibility.
The Mill Newtown
Historic Retired Soldiers Woollen Mill redevelopment on a 2.9-hectare riverfront site. Designed by JAM Architects, the approved $180 million mixed-use precinct includes 343 dwellings, commercial and retail spaces, and a 150-place childcare centre. The site was successfully sold by Mill Properties to a local developer in May 2025, with construction anticipated to begin in late 2025. The design largely retains the heritage facade and chimney stack.
12,613 residents of Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights are employed, from a labour force of 13,051. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 71.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,037, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly educated with a strong representation in essential services, and the unemployment rate stands at a low 3.4%. As of March 2026, there are 12,613 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 0.3% lower than the 3.7% recorded in Regional Vic., and the participation rate is significantly higher at 71.6% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census records indicate that 25.2% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions. The main industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Specialization in professional & technical services is notable, showing a concentration 1.6 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimal at 0.6% compared to 7.5% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. Analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that for the year ending March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 0.9% and total employment fell by 0.5%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour force decrease by 0.3%, and unemployment drop by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer guidance on future employment trends. These five and ten-year projections, when mapped against local industry profiles, suggest employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years. This calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation based on national industry forecasts, which are 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, and does not account for specific local population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights is $1,719 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $918 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,595 a year against an average of $74,059. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled for financial year 2023 indicates that income levels in the Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights SA2 are above the national average. The median income for taxpayers in the area is $60,595, with an average income of $74,059, compared to $50,954 and $62,728 in Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated values as of March 2026 would be roughly $66,424 for the median and $81,183 for the average. Census data places personal weekly income in the 69th percentile ($918 weekly), while household weekly income is in the 48th percentile.
In terms of distribution, 30.3% of the community (6,795 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, matching the metropolitan average of 30.3%. Financial pressure from housing is notable, with residents retaining 84.7% of their income, placing the area in the 49th percentile for affordability, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights had 8,907 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 11% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights consists of 77.5% separate houses and 22.6% semi-detached, terrace, apartment, or other dwelling types, differing from the Regional Vic. breakdown of 90.1% separate houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership stands at 30.4%, which is lower than the Regional Vic. benchmark, with mortgaged properties accounting for 34.3% and rented properties making up 35.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,842 and the median weekly rent of $335 are higher than the Regional Vic. medians of $1,430 and $285.
In a national context, local mortgage payments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights counted 8,907 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,422 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent 62.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 27.0%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single parents at 9.6%. The remaining 38.0% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 33.5% and group households at 4.6%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.6% of adults in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights hold a university qualification, including 22.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.5% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 4,068 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,037 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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Residents in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights show high rates of qualification, with 34.6% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. and 27.3% in the SA3 area. This educational profile supports access to professional opportunities. Within the tertiary category, bachelor degrees are held by 22.5%, postgraduate degrees by 7.8%, and graduate diplomas by 4.3%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 11.4% with advanced diplomas and 21.5% with certificates. Engagement in learning is strong, with 27.9% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This enrollment includes 8.7% in primary school, 6.5% in high school, and 6.0% attending tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights reaches 100 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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There are 100 active public transport stops within the boundaries of the area, served by 6 routes that complete 1,027 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 204 meters, indicating good accessibility. Most residents commute outside the immediate area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 89%. Dwelling vehicle ownership averages 1.2, which is lower than the regional standard. In addition, 25.2% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was influenced by pandemic-related conditions. Services run at an average frequency of 146 trips per day across the network, which translates to about 10 weekly trips per active stop.
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68.6% of residents in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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The local population enjoys favorable health profiles, with low rates of common chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, and a high proportion of private health insurance coverage at approximately 56% (~12,580 people). This rate exceeds the Regional Vic. average of 50.5%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported medical diagnoses, affecting 9.8% and 8.8% of the population. A high 68.6% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Health status for working-age residents is standard. The area has 15.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,357 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic.
average of 23.9%. Health outcomes for these older residents are favorable, aligning with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights is largely Australian-born, at 83.8% of residents, with 12.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.9%) and Australian (24.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with 83.8% of the population born in Australia, 89.3% holding citizenship, and 88.0% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.3% of the community. The most distinct variance from regional norms is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.. The most common ancestries reported are English at 26.9%, Australian at 24.7%, and Irish at 11.2%. There are also specific ethnic groups with higher concentrations than the surrounding region: Croatian represents 1.5% of the local population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Dutch is at 2.2% (compared to 1.7%), and Macedonian is at 1.0% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 36 years is below the Regional Vic. average of 43 and slightly younger than the Australian median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 cohort represents a relatively high 17.8% of the population compared to Regional Vic., while the 65 - 74 age bracket is lower at 8.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 14.9% to 17.1% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.4% to 10.9% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 11.4% to 10.2%.
Long-term projections to 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 46% (an increase of 1,839 people) to reach 5,838 from 3,998, while the 55 to 64 age bracket is projected to see minimal growth of 3% (63 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 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 — 270 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,200 at the 2021 Census → 22,426 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 (203021040). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.