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Gisborne has an estimated 16,036 residents, up from 14,222 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,814 people, or 12.8%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 781 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count for Gisborne stands at approximately 16,036 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 1,814 individuals (12.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 14,222 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 15,960 in June 2025 alongside 781 validated new addresses identified after the Census date. With this population level, the density ratio reaches 76 persons per square kilometer, offering ample space per resident and room for potential expansion. The 12.8% growth rate in Gisborne since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (8.7%) as well as the state, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
This population expansion was mostly stimulated by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 68.7% of total population increases recently, though other contributors like overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive results. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 scales. Growth rates by age group derived from these aggregations are also projected across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, a substantial population rise is anticipated in the top quartile of statistical areas nationwide, with this specific area projected to expand by 5,432 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 33.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
961 new dwellings have been approved in Gisborne over the past five years, an average of 192 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 180 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 151, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Gisborne has averaged approximately 192 residential property approvals annually, with 961 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 139 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling built during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand remain closely aligned, yielding stable market conditions, while new structures carry an average construction cost of $438,000—moderately higher than regional figures—signaling a focus on premium construction. Furthermore, $60.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, showing robust commercial development activity.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, Gisborne exhibits slightly higher development activity (48.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving buyer choices while underpinning existing home values. This volume sits significantly above the national average, indicating strong interest from developers in the area. Recent building activity consists of 97.0% standalone homes and 3.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the traditional low density feel of the neighborhood with a focus on single-family residences that attract buyers wanting space. Averaging about 92 people per dwelling approval, Gisborne displays the hallmarks of a developing growth corridor. Future forecasts indicate Gisborne will gain 5,355 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current building rates, residential supply is expected to sufficiently satisfy demand, producing favorable circumstances for buyers while potentially facilitating growth that surpasses 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 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.9 billion. 42 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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An area's performance is heavily shaped by updates to local infrastructure, major projects, and zoning plans. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 15 projects likely to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Gisborne Futures Structure Plan, Willow, Gisborne, C153 Willowbank Road Commercial Rezoning, and the Gisborne Business Park Development, with the subsequent list outlining the most significant projects.
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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 70.9%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 14,081, 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 features a skilled labor force with strong representation in essential service fields, an unemployment rate of only 1.2%, and consistent employment levels over the last year. In March 2026, 8,836 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 3.6% lower than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, and participation rates in the workforce closely match Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data indicates a high proportion of residents worked from home at 29.3%, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Jobs among local residents are heavily clustered in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The community shows a particularly strong concentration in construction, with employment rates matching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 7.4% of local workers, falling below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. This highly residential district appears to provide relatively few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of Census working population against resident population. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the labor force shrank by 0.5% during the year to March 2026, while total employment fell by 0.2%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1%, labor force growth of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Gisborne. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local employment profile to project development trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Gisborne's employment structure indicates local jobs should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighting extrapolation for demonstration and does not incorporate local population projections).
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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO data from financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Gisborne SA2 recorded a median income of $63,833 and an average income of $83,297. This ranks exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to figures of $57,688 and $75,164 throughout Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $69,974 (median) and $91,310 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings show that household, family, and personal incomes in Gisborne are all highly positioned, placing between the 72nd and 83rd percentiles nationally.
Income distribution statistics show that 31.4% of the population (5,035 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is very similar to the regional average of 32.8% in this bracket. High-income earners are prominent, with 36.7% receiving over $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial financial capacity in the area. After accounting for housing expenses, residents retain 86.8% of their earnings, demonstrating high purchasing capacity, and the area's SEIFA income level is positioned in the 8th decile.
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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Housing composition in Gisborne at the time of the last Census consisted of 91.3% houses and 8.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership rates in Gisborne were significantly above those in Melbourne metro, standing at 37.0%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (48.7%) or rented (14.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Melbourne metro average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $430, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Gisborne's mortgage costs are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gisborne counted 4,747 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,352 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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Family households make up the vast majority at 81.5% of all households, consisting of 43.3% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.5%, with single-person households at 17.6% and group housing representing 1.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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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Academic credentials in Gisborne are lower than regional benchmarks, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This difference suggests room for academic growth and professional skill development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational and technical expertise is highly prevalent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (23.5%). Enrollment in education is remarkably strong, with 32.6% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This cohort includes 12.5% in primary schools, 9.6% in secondary schools, and 4.4% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gisborne reaches 76 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 840 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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Public transport data shows 76 active transit stops operating in Gisborne, which include train connections. These stops are served by 9 distinct routes, which combine to offer 838 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 754 meters from their closest transit stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute out of the district, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per household, exceeding the regional average. A substantial 29.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 119 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 11 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Public health metrics reveal positive circumstances for Gisborne residents, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and health profiles showing outcomes in line with national benchmarks, a standard distribution of common health conditions across young and elderly cohorts, and an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 61% of the total population (9,749 people). This is higher than the 56.7% rate in Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues were identified as the most frequent medical diagnoses in the region, affecting 8.0 and 7.3% of residents respectively, while 70.6% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with a low rate of chronic ailments. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.6% of the population (2,828 people), which exceeds the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne, with national health rankings matching the broader population.
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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Gisborne has below-average cultural diversity metrics, with 86.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 94.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.6% of the Gisborne population. The most visible disproportionate representation is within Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Gisborne are English at 29.2% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 28.8% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Irish at 9.9%.
Significant differences also appear in other ethnic groups: Maltese shows a notable overrepresentation at 2.4% in Gisborne (compared to 1.1% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%), and Macedonian at 0.3% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gisborne is 40. 21.2% 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's median age of 40 is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and marginally above the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 5 - 14 demographic is notably over-represented (15.3% locally), whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented (7.4%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.5% to 13.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.2% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.1% to 15.3%. Demographic projections indicate Gisborne's age profile will shift considerably by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 1,101 people (48%) from 2,302 to 3,404.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 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 — 781 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,222 at the 2021 Census → 16,036 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 (210021232). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.