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Gisborne has an estimated 16,077 residents, up from 14,222 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,855 people, or 13.0%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 819 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.7% of that increase. Density is about 76 people per 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 demographic findings from AreaSearch, the population of Gisborne stands at approximately 16,077 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,855 residents (13.0%) compared to the 14,222 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,959 as of June 2025 alongside 819 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With a density metric of 76 persons per square kilometer, the locality affords substantial open space and capacity for future expansion. Gisborne's 13.0% expansion rate outpaced both the wider SA3 region (8.8%) and the state overall, establishing it as a primary regional growth hub.
Inward interstate migration served as the foremost growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 68.7% of recent population additions, while natural increase and overseas arrivals also contributed positively. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 forecasts. Where localities lack coverage under this dataset, projections incorporate the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA figures, adjusted via weighted population growth distribution from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Furthermore, age-cohort growth trajectories from these models are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, Gisborne sits within the highest quartile nationally for anticipated expansion, with projections indicating a gain of 5,375 persons to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, translating to an overall 16-year increase of 32.7%.
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1,064 new dwellings have been approved in Gisborne over the past five years, an average of 212 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 213 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% 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 in Gisborne have averaged roughly 212 homes annually, culminating in 1,064 total approvals across the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, population growth averaged 1.6 persons per new dwelling, indicating a balanced supply-demand equilibrium and steady market fundamentals; however, this ratio climbed to 3.5 persons per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, highlighting heightened buyer demand and emerging supply pressure. Construction of new homes averages $483,000 in expected building costs. Additionally, commercial development shows strong momentum, with $60.3 million in commercial permits approved during the current financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in Gisborne outstrips Greater Melbourne by 63.0%, broadening options for prospective purchasers despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This elevated volume significantly exceeds the national benchmark, demonstrating sustained interest from developers. Separate houses constitute 97.0% of recent approvals while apartments and townhouses account for 3.0%, maintaining the district's spacious environment and appeal to buyers seeking detached living. Currently, the area registers approximately 103 people per dwelling approval, underscoring ongoing market expansion. According to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Gisborne is projected to add 5,257 residents leading up to 2041. Present construction trajectories suggest residential development will comfortably absorb incoming demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling population increases beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gisborne
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gisborne, worth an estimated $536 million. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.2 billion. 47 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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Regional outcomes are heavily shaped by planning strategies, capital works, and transport enhancements. A total of 15 key developments have been identified by AreaSearch as having significant local influence. Prominent initiatives include the Gisborne Futures Structure Plan, Willow, Gisborne, the C153 Willowbank Road Commercial Rezoning, and the Gisborne Business Park Development, with the most pertinent projects outlined below.
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Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct
The Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct is a staged regional sport and recreation development at New Gisborne, spread across two interconnected sites at the intersection of Barringo and Hamilton roads. It is the largest capital works project ever undertaken by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Stage One, budgeted at over $29 million, opened on 28 June 2024 and delivered a three-court indoor sports stadium with spectator seating, kiosk, sport administration office and amenities on the western site, plus a natural turf AFL and cricket oval, pavilion with change rooms, fitness loop, half-court basketball, playground, outdoor table tennis, barbecue areas, wetland and car parking on the eastern site.Stage Two, valued at $17 million and funded by $15 million from the Australian Government and $2 million from Council, commenced in November 2025 under contractors Harris HMC (western stadium extension) and ACE Infrastructure (eastern sports fields). Stage Two adds three further multi-use indoor courts, four gender-neutral changerooms, additional offices, amenities and parking on the western site, and a second natural turf oval, two outdoor netball courts and further car parking on the eastern site. Construction progressed through 2026 with oval turf works completed and structural steel erected for the stadium extension by April 2026. Eastern side completion is expected mid-2026 and western side completion late 2026, with all new facilities open in early 2027. A proposed Stage Three, estimated at $15.5 million and still seeking external funding, would add retractable seating, a function and multi-purpose room extension, a canopy linking the existing netball courts to the sports hub, a pavilion extension and cricket nets. The precinct serves more than 3,300 participants across basketball, netball, AFL, cricket, futsal, volleyball and badminton, and adjoins the eight-court Macedon Ranges Regional Netball Complex.
C153 Willowbank Road Commercial Rezoning
Planning amendment to rezone land on Willowbank Road for commercial development. Amendment C153 proposes to establish commercial zone to support local business and service needs for growing residential population.
Willow, Gisborne
Willow, Gisborne is a completed masterplanned residential community delivered by ID_Land, ID_Land's first project in the Gisborne township within the Macedon Ranges. The estate comprises more than 600 dwellings across tree-lined streets and landscaped open spaces, with Willowbank Primary School now fully operational on site. Willow is now sold out, with ID_Land having since launched a follow-on Gisborne community, Rosalia, to continue meeting demand in the area.
Gisborne Business Park Expansion
Planned expansion of the Gisborne Business Park to the south and east of the existing New Gisborne industrial area. The project is intended to provide additional industrial and commercial land, support local jobs and business growth, and resolve servicing, transport and planning controls through a future planning scheme amendment and development plan process.
Gisborne Futures Structure Plan
A long-term strategic framework guiding the growth of Gisborne and New Gisborne through 2050. The plan establishes a protected settlement boundary to manage population growth while preserving the regional character. Key features include the 'twin villages' concept with a new town centre for New Gisborne, expansion of the Gisborne Business Park, and integrated transport and open space networks. As of early 2026, Council is awaiting ministerial response on the settlement boundary and has initiated technical reporting for the Business Park expansion.
New Gisborne Development Plan Implementation
The New Gisborne Development Plan sets out the broad planning framework for the coordinated development of a new growth area to the west of Station Road, New Gisborne. It outlines development guidelines for expanded residential areas incorporating community infrastructure, passive open space, and natural environment conservation management requirements.
Gilbert Gordon Oval Netball Court
New netball court facility at Gilbert Gordon Oval supporting local sports clubs and community recreation. Part of broader sports infrastructure improvements for growing Gisborne population.
Melbourne Metro Tunnel - Rail Systems Alliance
This project includes installing 55 km of high capacity signalling along the Sunbury to Cranbourne/Pakenham line via the Metro Tunnel, and setting up power, control systems, conventional signalling, and platform screen doors at five stations.
8,836 residents of Gisborne are employed, from a labour force of 8,944. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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 14,128, about 88% 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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Gisborne maintains a qualified labor force with strong participation in critical service sectors, an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 1.2%, and resilient employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,836, with local unemployment sitting 3.6% beneath the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, while workforce participation closely aligns with Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records indicated that 29.3% of workers operated from home, a metric likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training.
Construction represents a notable local specialization, engaging 1.6 times the regional concentration of workers. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 7.4% of the workforce, below the 10.1% observed across Greater Melbourne. Comparing Census workplace counts against resident numbers shows that this predominantly residential community provides relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. According to an AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures, the labour force shrank by 0.5% and employment dropped by 0.2% during the twelve months ending March 2026, which caused the unemployment rate to decrease by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% expansion of the labour force, while unemployment climbed by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for the period beginning Mar-26 may help clarify anticipated future demand in Gisborne. These projections span five and ten year horizons and have been aligned with the local employment profile to gauge likely growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Gisborne’s employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this figure results from a basic weighting exercise for illustration only and excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gisborne is $2,311 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $944 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,833 a year against an average of $83,297. 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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Taxation statistics compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place Gisborne SA2 among the top earning areas in the country. Taxpayers in Gisborne SA2 recorded a median income of $63,833 and an average of $83,297, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% since financial year 2023 updates these figures to an estimated median of $69,974 and an average of $91,310 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed Gisborne's family, household, and individual earnings between the 72nd and 83rd percentiles across Australia.
The primary earnings bracket encompasses 31.4% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (5,048 residents), comparable to the wider regional share of 32.8%. Furthermore, 36.7% make over $3,000 weekly, pointing to notable affluence supporting local commerce. Residents retain 86.8% of their earnings after housing expenses, highlighting healthy disposable income that aligns with an 8th decile SEIFA income position.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gisborne had 4,747 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing stock in Gisborne consisted of 91.3% separate houses and 8.7% alternative dwelling types (encompassing townhouses, apartments, and other configurations), differing markedly from Melbourne metro where separate houses comprised 67.9% and other dwellings 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 37.0%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 48.7% and rental tenures made up 14.3%. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $2,167, above the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, and weekly rental costs were $430 compared to $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
Nationally, mortgage obligations in Gisborne sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, with rents also outpacing the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gisborne counted 4,747 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,366 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 81.5%, comprising couples with children (43.3%), couples without children (28.5%), and single parent families (9.2%). Non-family living arrangements represent the remaining 18.5%, with single-person residences at 17.6% and group living arrangements accounting for 1.0%. The average household in the area contains 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
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29.1% of adults in Gisborne hold a university qualification, including 18.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 23.5% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,813 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,060 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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Higher education qualifications among Gisborne residents sit below metropolitan benchmarks, as 29.1% of individuals aged 15+ possess a university degree compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 18.9%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Meanwhile, vocational training is widespread, with 36.7% of people aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (23.5%). Engagement with the education system is substantial, with 32.6% of the local population actively participating in academic courses. This cohort is made up of 12.5% enrolled in primary education, 9.6% attending secondary school, and 4.4% undertaking tertiary education.
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Public transport in Gisborne reaches 76 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 970 services a week. The typical home sits about 750 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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A review of public transport shows 76 operational transit stops within Gisborne, including rail connections. These points of access are connected by 8 transit routes, supplying a collective total of 966 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is categorized as limited, with residents situated an average distance of 754 meters from the closest stop. Given the area's residential character, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 94% of journeys. Vehicle availability averages 2.0 per dwelling, outstripping the wider region. Additionally, 29.3% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 138 trips daily across all network routes, translating to roughly 12 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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70.6% of residents in Gisborne report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% 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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Health indicators for Gisborne residents reflect positive overall well-being, with AreaSearch evaluations of health conditions and mortality rates demonstrating alignment with national standards and standard levels of prevalent illnesses across age groups. Private health insurance membership is remarkably high, encompassing approximately 61% of the population (9,774 people), which surpasses Greater Melbourne at 56.7% and the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns locally, affecting 8.0 and 7.3% of the community respectively, while 70.6% reported having no diagnosed medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age demographic demonstrates good general health with low chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over represent 17.3% of the community (2,776 people), higher than the 15.1% share in Greater Melbourne, reflecting overall health metrics consistent with broader population distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gisborne is largely Australian-born, at 86.6% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.2%) and Australian (28.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Gisborne tracks below broader averages, with 86.6% of the populace born within Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 94.5% speaking exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 48.6% of residents. The most pronounced proportional divergence appears in Judaism, representing 0.1% of the local population against 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestral background, the most prevalent heritage groups in Gisborne are English at 29.2% (substantially higher than the 20.1% regional figure), Australian at 28.8% (well above the 18.4% regional average), and Irish at 9.9%.
Other ancestral communities exhibit distinct differences from regional norms, including Maltese at 2.4% locally (versus 1.1% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (versus 0.8%), and Macedonian at 0.3% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gisborne is 40. 21.4% 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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Gisborne features a demographic profile balancing a sizable youth cohort alongside mature middle-aged adults. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that children and young people (0 - 24) account for 35.0% of the population, compared to 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, while adults aged 25 - 44 represent 21.1%, below the regional benchmark of 32.1%. The estimated median age stood at 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that same Census. The 25 - 44 age cohort has contracted from 22.4% at the Census to an estimated 21.1%.
Looking forward to 2041, older demographics (65+) will drive most growth, adding 1,708 residents (61%) to reach a total of 4,484.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gisborne
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 819 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,222 at the 2021 Census → 16,077 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 (210021232). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.