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Glenroy - West has an estimated 9,625 residents, up from 8,857 at the 2021 Census — a change of 768 people, or 8.7%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 154 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.8% of that increase. That puts 3,688 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 AreaSearch's findings, the population of Glenroy - West stands at approximately 9,625 as of Aug 2026. This figure represents a rise of 768 individuals, which corresponds to an 8.7% increase from the 2021 Census count of 8,857 people. The adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 9,563 recorded as of June 2025, combined with 154 newly validated addresses added after the Census date. With a density of 3,687 persons per square kilometer, the area ranks within the upper quartile when compared to other national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 8.7% expansion observed since the 2021 census surpassed the SA3 regional average of 8.1%, establishing Glenroy - West as a leading growth area in the region. Recent population gains have been largely attributed to overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 87.8% of the total increase during the period under review. Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 figures are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, applying population growth through weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. These aggregated age-group growth rates are also carried forward across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate remarkable expansion that places the region among the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, with expectations to gain 4,675 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall 47.9% surge across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
257 new dwellings have been approved in Glenroy - West over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 25% 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 Glenroy - West have averaged roughly 51 dwellings annually, amounting to 257 homes across the past 5 financial years. Balanced market conditions are evident from an average annual intake of 1.2 new residents per built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Furthermore, an average construction value of $367,000 per new residence sits below regional benchmarks, providing relatively accessible opportunities for purchasers. The community's primarily residential focus is reinforced by a modest $64,000 in commercial approvals during this financial year. Per-capita building activity in Glenroy - West tracks 16.0% below Greater Melbourne levels, though it ranks within the 70th percentile across the country.
The pipeline of new residential construction is divided into 25.0% detached dwellings and 75.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and high-density formats provides economical price points tailored to first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors. Compared to the current stock of 47.0% houses, this transition underscores shrinking land availability along with evolving lifestyle preferences for varied, cost-effective dwelling types. A ratio of roughly 175 people per approval highlights Glenroy - West as an expanding precinct. Long-range forecasts indicate an influx of 4,613 residents into Glenroy - West by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly calculations. Should current building rates persist, residential supply could lag behind demographic expansion, heightening competition for homes and driving upward momentum in local 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 $161 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.9 billion. 17 are already under construction and 22 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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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and infrastructure investments exert a profound influence on suburban development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 22 projects positioned to shape the locality. Among the most influential undertakings are the Glenroy Structure Plan, 71 May Street Townhouses, 60 Daley Street Townhouses, and Glenroy College Modernisation, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the primary initiatives.
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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.
Opes Building Solutions Headquarters
Development of a four-storey commercial office headquarters for Opes Building Solutions featuring contemporary architecture by Elevli Plus with perforated metal detailing. The building comprises flexible commercial office suites, a ground-floor cafe tenancy activating the street frontage, and a communal rooftop terrace. The development replaces an existing commercial building to support ongoing business expansion and urban renewal within the Glenroy activity centre.
Assembly Broadmeadows
Urban renewal and industrial regeneration of the former 43-hectare Ford Australia manufacturing plant into a multi-use business and technology hub. The masterplanned precinct includes 120,000 square metres of upgraded industrial space, advanced manufacturing, commercial offices, and retail amenities. Redevelopment works and site repurposing are underway with delivery staged across multi-year milestones.
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 fund a city-wide program of capital works and community infrastructure, committing $218.19 million total with a $149.04 million capital works allocation. Key active projects include the Jacksons Hill Arts and Culture Precinct, Willowbrook Recreation Reserve pavilion expansion, Vic Foster Reserve upgrade, and the Hume Hockey Centre second pitch.
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.
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 7,479, 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 labour market features strong representation in essential service industries, a well-qualified talent pool, an unemployment rate sitting at only 2.2%, and consistent workforce stability throughout the preceding twelve months. In March 2026, employed locals reached 5,817 residents, while the jobless rate was 2.6% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, accompanied by a sound participation rate of 73.4% compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census figures indicated that 28.0% of workers operated from home, a metric that may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is predominantly concentrated across health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and professional & technical fields.
Notably, the concentration of jobs in accommodation & food is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a smaller proportion of the workforce, engaging only 7.6% of Glenroy - West's workers against 9.8% across Greater Melbourne. The disparity between the Census working population and resident counts highlights the region's largely suburban residential nature, with relatively few jobs situated within the suburb itself. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 0.3% while the labour force contracted by 0.6%, resulting in a 0.9 percentage points decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% gain in labour force size, and a 0.2 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-range projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends in Glenroy - West. These national five- and ten-year models have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with considerable variation across sectors. Applying this sectoral distribution to Glenroy - West projects local job numbers to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted model for context rather than a localized population-adjusted forecast).
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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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Glenroy - West SA2 substantially higher than the nationwide median. Within the Glenroy - West SA2, taxpayers recorded a median income of $65,457 and an average of $74,820, compared with $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% from financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of around $71,754 for median earnings and $82,018 for average earnings. In the 2021 Census, combined personal, family, and household earnings situated the suburb near the 58th percentile nationally.
The predominant earning bracket comprises 34.7% taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,339 residents), mirroring regional figures of 32.8% in the same bracket. Accommodation costs absorb 16.3% of income; nevertheless, robust earnings keep disposable funds at the 57th percentile, while the SEIFA income metric sits in the 5th decile.
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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According to the latest Census, the housing composition of Glenroy - West comprised 47.4% houses and 52.6% other dwellings (incorporating units, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where 67.9% were houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Glenroy - West trailed the broader metropolitan area at 25.5%, while mortgaged homes accounted for 34.6% and rental properties represented 39.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,980, below the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $369 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro. Nationally, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the nationwide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenroy - West counted 3,180 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,456 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 constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 69.3% of households, consisting of 29.3% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family living situations represent the remaining 30.7%, made up of lone person households at 25.8% and group households at 5.0%. The typical household size stands at a median of 2.6 people, aligning precisely with the Greater Melbourne benchmark.
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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Qualifications among Glenroy - West residents age 15+ substantially outpace broader figures, with 40.8% possessing tertiary degrees compared to 27.7% throughout the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile equips the local workforce well for professional, knowledge-based industries. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 24.8%, postgraduate credentials at 12.7%, and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational training is likewise well represented, with 27.1% of residents 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (15.3%). A significant 32.6% of the local population is actively engaged in studies, reflecting high educational involvement.
Breaking down enrolment figures, 8.0% attend primary education, 7.8% are enrolled in tertiary education, and 5.2% are undertaking secondary education.
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Public transport in Glenroy - West reaches 24 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 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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The public transit network within Glenroy - West includes 24 active transport stops delivering local bus connections. These points of access are connected via 4 individual routes that deliver 1,519 weekly passenger trips. Transit connectivity is favorable, placing residents an average of 230 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the suburb's residential focus, the majority of workers commute outward, primarily by car at 66%, alongside 24% by train. Private vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.0 per dwelling, trailing regional levels. Additionally, 28.0% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been shaped by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services provide an average volume of 217 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 63 weekly trips per 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges in Glenroy - West based on chronic disease diagnoses and mortality rates, showing an elevated prevalence of common conditions that is particularly pronounced among older demographics, alongside a substantial private health cover rate encompassing approximately 56% of the population (~5,399 people). Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent ailments locally, reported by 7.5 and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 74.6% of the community indicated no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 72.6% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Working-age adults display sound health outcomes with low rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 12.0% of the population (1,155 people), below the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne. Health measures among older demographics present specific difficulties, although their national standing remains more favorable than that of the broader populace.
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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A strong multicultural identity characterizes Glenroy - West, where 48.0% of residents were born overseas and 50.3% converse in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 38.1% of the community. Most notably, Hinduism accounts for 17.0% of residents, representing a major concentration compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.4%. Evaluating parental country of birth reveals the primary ancestral backgrounds in Glenroy - West to be Other at 28.1% (substantially higher than the 14.6% regional figure), Australian at 14.4%, and English at 14.2% (considerably below the 20.1% regional level).
Specific European backgrounds also show notable variations: Italian background accounts for 7.1% (versus 5.2% regionally), Maltese represents 1.7% (versus 1.1%), and Polish makes up 1.3% in Glenroy - West (compared to 0.8% 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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The age distribution in Glenroy - West leans younger than that of Greater Melbourne. Based on figures updated to August 2026, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 43.8% of the community compared with 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and youth aged 0 - 24 represent 26.0% against a regional proportion of 30.5%. The estimated median age of 33 as at August 2026 remains unchanged from the 2021 Census, sitting 4 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that same Census.
Since that time, 25 - 44 year olds expanded from 40.4% to an estimated 43.8%. Looking forward to 2041, the 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to see the greatest numeric gain, adding 1,454 residents (35%) to reach 5,666, while retirees and seniors aged 65+ are set to experience the fastest proportional growth, rising 87% to 2,159.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 154 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,857 at the 2021 Census → 9,625 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 (210031536). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.