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Glenroy - West has an estimated 9,594 residents, up from 8,857 at the 2021 Census — a change of 737 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 144 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.8% of that increase. That puts 3,676 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Glenroy - West stands at approximately 9,594 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 8,857 individuals, this represents a growth of 737 residents (8.3%). This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,563 combined with 144 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population size results in a density of 3,675 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed. The 8.3% expansion rate of Glenroy - West since the 2021 census was higher than the 7.9% recorded in the wider SA3 region, positioning it as a leading growth zone.
The expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which represented roughly 87.8% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, which utilize 2022 as a baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, estimations are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted through a weighted aggregation method that scales population growth from the LGA to the SA2 scale. Age group growth trends from these models are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, the locality is projected to undergo rapid growth that ranks in the top 10 percent nationwide, with an estimated addition of 4,694 residents by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a 48.6% rise over the 16 years.
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291 new dwellings have been approved in Glenroy - West over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, 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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Glenroy - West averages approximately 58 annual residential approvals, totaling 291 homes during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 44 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Given that 1.1 residents migrated to the locality for every new home built during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the local housing market indicates a healthy equilibrium between demand and supply, fostering stable conditions. Newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $251,000, which is below regional benchmarks, presenting more budget-friendly purchasing options. Furthermore, commercial approvals stand at $64,000 for the current financial year, reinforcing the highly residential nature of local development.
Development rates per capita in Glenroy - West align closely with Greater Melbourne, sustaining a balanced market in step with the broader metropolitan area. Of the recent construction, 24.0% consists of detached houses while 76.0% comprises multi-residential options like townhouses and apartments. This shift toward higher density housing offers more accessible price points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. This pattern deviates markedly from the current housing stock, which is 47.0% houses, reflecting a decrease in available vacant land alongside changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. Recording approximately 166 residents for each approved home, Glenroy - West displays characteristics typical of a growth corridor. Projecting forward, the population of Glenroy - West is set to rise by 4,663 individuals by 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of homes may fall short of demographic demand, which could intensify competition among buyers and exert upward pressure on property values.
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Development applications around Glenroy - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Glenroy - West, worth an estimated $154 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.4 billion. 17 are already under construction and 20 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, planning changes, and development works are key influences on property market performance. AreaSearch has tracked 22 active projects that are expected to influence the local area. Significant projects include the Glenroy Structure Plan, the 71 May Street Townhouses, the 60 Daley Street Townhouses, and the Glenroy College Modernisation, with key details provided in the list below.
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Glenroy Structure Plan
Long-term structure plan guiding regeneration of the Glenroy Activity Centre, including the Pascoe Vale Road and Wheatsheaf Road shopping areas, the industrial area east of the rail line and adjoining land. The plan supports a vibrant mixed-use centre with more services, facilities, activity and residential opportunities. Current implementation includes public realm renewal, with the West Street Shopping Strip Improvement moving into construction from February 2026 for about 10 to 11 months, including footpath upgrades, road works, drainage, traffic calming, new asphalt, safer pedestrian access, seating, landscaping and support for local businesses.
Hart Industrial Precinct
A 30 hectare aviation, commercial and light industrial precinct in the north-east section of Essendon Fields. Stage 1 is over 60 percent complete, with more than 100000 square metres of total site area delivered and about 64000 square metres of development-ready land remaining. Operational facilities include Autex Acoustics at 121-131 Global Avenue, Modscape at 112-120 Global Avenue, Dutton Wholesale at 1 Challenger Court and temporary Modscape module storage at 117 Global Avenue. Civil infrastructure including the Global Avenue extension, services and stage 1 retarding basin is complete, while landscaping, boundary interface works and stage 2 retarding basin works are ongoing.Further warehouses and a cafe are planned subject to market demand.
Wheatsheaf Road Improvements
Road improvements along Wheatsheaf Road in Glenroy including enhanced pedestrian facilities, cycling infrastructure, and improved traffic flow management.
Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development
The project will deliver approximately 120 new social homes that are modern, well-designed, and energy-efficient on an underutilised site. A master plan guides the longer-term renewal of the neighbourhood, including future housing, improved open spaces, and community connections.
Hume City Council Council Plan 2025-2029 and Budget 2025/26 Infrastructure Program
Hume City Council's adopted Council Plan 2025-2029 and Budget 2025/26 funds a city-wide program of services, infrastructure and capital works for the rapidly growing municipality. The 2025/26 budget commits $218.19 million across services and infrastructure, including a $149.04 million capital works program. Current funded works include construction of the Jacksons Hill Arts and Culture Precinct, Willowbrook Recreation Reserve pavilion expansion, Vic Foster Reserve pavilion upgrade, the Hume Hockey Centre second pitch, road resurfacing, footpaths, open space and play space upgrades, libraries, waste services, maternal and child health and other community facilities.
Opes Building Solutions Headquarters
Four-storey headquarters for Opes Building Solutions featuring office space, ground-level cafe, and rooftop courtyard. Designed by Elevli Plus with zig-zag exterior walls and perforated metal sheeting. Modern contemporary form with zero setbacks for active frontages.
Former Glenroy Library Redevelopment
Sale and redevelopment of the heritage-listed former Glenroy Library site, a brutalist-style building designed by architect Harry Winbush in 1970. The property was sold in September 2024 to an interstate investor for repurposing and refitting as commercial space. The building features clinker brick walls, ribbon windows, and concrete colonnade with off-form concrete arches, and stands on a 1,831sqm Commercial 1-zoned site.
M-City 2 - Oak Park
Large-scale mixed-use precinct by Schiavello Group featuring up to 650 apartments across multiple buildings, ground-floor retail and hospitality, and significant public realm improvements directly opposite Oak Park Station. The project is the second major M-City precinct by Schiavello following the completed $1 billion M-City Monash in Clayton. The Oak Park development is in an early planning phase with a dedicated project website and no confirmed planning permit as of April 2026.
5,817 residents of Glenroy - West are employed, from a labour force of 5,946. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 73.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,445, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Glenroy - West is highly qualified, with a strong contingent employed in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.2%, and steady job trends over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,817, while the local unemployment rate sat 2.6% below the 4.8% rate observed across Greater Melbourne, with workforce participation at a standard level of 73.4% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate that a significant 28.0% of the employed population worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and professional & technical services. The concentration of workers in accommodation & food is particularly high, reaching 1.7 times the metropolitan average. On the other hand, retail trade plays a smaller role, employing 7.6% of residents compared to the regional figure of 9.8%. Because it is largely residential, the area provides few local jobs relative to its working population, as demonstrated by comparing the count of Census workers against resident workers. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics for the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.3% while the labor force contracted by 0.6%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Melbourne experienced employment expansion of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspectives on future job demand in Glenroy - West. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local employment sectors to project prospective growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth rates vary by sector. Applying these national industry trends to the employment profile of Glenroy - West suggests a local employment rise of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not integrate local population growth variables.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenroy - West is $1,869 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $850 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,457 a year against an average of $74,820. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that the Glenroy - West SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $65,457 and an average taxpayer income of $74,820. This represents a very high level nationally, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 for Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be approximately $71,754 for the median and $82,018 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Glenroy - West rank around the 58th percentile across Australia.
The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 34.7% of households (3,329 residents), which is comparable to the 32.8% seen in the broader region. Housing costs are substantial, absorbing 16.3% of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income at the 57th percentile nationally, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenroy - West had 3,180 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 47% detached houses and 20% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $369 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,980 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in Glenroy - West consisted of 47.4% standalone houses and 52.6% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses, units, and apartments, whereas Greater Melbourne recorded 67.9% standalone houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Glenroy - West was below the metropolitan average, sitting at 25.5%, with remaining properties either being purchased under a mortgage (34.6%) or occupied by tenants (39.9%). The median mortgage payment of $1,980 per month was lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $369 was also lower than the metropolitan figure of $390.
Across the nation, mortgage outlays in Glenroy - West exceed the Australian median of $1,863, while rental costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenroy - West counted 3,180 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,445 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 69.3%, consisting of couples with children at 29.3%, couples without children at 27.2%, and single-parent households at 10.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 30.7%, which includes lone-person households at 25.8% and group living arrangements at 5.0%. The median household size stands at 2.6 residents, matching the average for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.8% of adults in Glenroy - West hold a university qualification, including 24.8% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 345 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,025 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 of Glenroy - West achieve higher educational levels than regional and national averages, with 40.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 27.7% in the surrounding SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge sector roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 24.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 27.1% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificate qualifications at 15.3%.
Enrolment in education is strong, with 32.6% of the population actively participating in structured study. This cohort includes 8.0% attending primary school, 7.8% enrolled in higher education, and 5.2% completing secondary school education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glenroy - West reaches 25 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 services in Glenroy - West include 25 active bus stops. These stops are served by 4 unique routes, which support a total of 2,006 passenger trips per week. Access to transport is good, with residents living an average of 230 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 66%, and trains accounting for 24%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 car per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high share of 28.0% of residents worked from home, recorded during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Across all active routes, service frequency averages 286 trips daily, which represents approximately 80 weekly passenger trips at each individual stop.
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74.6% of residents in Glenroy - West report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, health profiles indicate notable vulnerabilities in Glenroy - West, with elevated rates of common health conditions that become more pronounced in older cohorts, alongside a high level of private health insurance coverage held by roughly 56% of the population, representing about 5,382 residents. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 7.5 and 6.2% of the population, respectively, while 74.6% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The working-age population exhibits good health with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.0% of the population (1,153 people), which is lower than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Health measures among older residents present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.0% of Glenroy - West residents were born overseas and 50.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (14.4%) and English (14.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Glenroy - West exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 48.0% of its residents born outside Australia and 50.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 38.1% of the population. Hinduism shows a notable local concentration at 17.0% of the population, which is considerably higher than the 4.4% average across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental birthplace, the top ancestries in Glenroy - West are Other at 28.1% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Australian at 14.4%, and English at 14.2%, which is lower than the regional average of 20.1%.
Several European background groups show notable differences from regional figures: Polish ancestry represents 1.3% of Glenroy - West compared to 0.8% regionally, Maltese represents 1.7% compared to 1.1%, and Italian represents 7.1% compared to 5.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenroy - West is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 36.3% 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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Glenroy - West has a median age of 33, making it younger than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and Australia's national median of 38. The suburb has a higher concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 at 25.2% compared to Greater Melbourne, but fewer children aged 5 - 14 at 9.1%. This 25 - 34 cohort is also well above the national share of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 15.5% to 17.7%. In contrast, the cohort aged 85+ decreased from 3.6% to 2.4%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 7.2% to 6.2%.
Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow the most at 34%, adding 825 people to reach a total of 3,241.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenroy - West
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 8 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 May 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 — 144 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,857 at the 2021 Census → 9,594 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 (210031536). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.