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Golden Plains - North has an estimated 5,091 residents, up from 4,894 at the 2021 Census — a change of 197 people, or 4.0%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 169 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Golden Plains - North has a population of approximately 5,091 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 197 people (4.0%) from the 4,894 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 5,021 in June 2025 alongside 169 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting density sits at 5.5 persons per square kilometer, which represents a low-density environment with substantial personal space. The 4.0% population growth rate in Golden Plains - North since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (2.8%), establishing the locality as a regional leader in expansion.
The growth was mainly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 52.8% of the total population gains in recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also registered positive contributions. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch uses projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where SA2-level data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA datasets, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to translate LGA population growth down to the SA2 level. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic trends, a high rate of population growth is anticipated relative to other regional areas in Australia, with the local population projected to grow by 1,836 individuals by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a overall increase of 34.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
133 new dwellings have been approved in Golden Plains - North over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 5.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Golden Plains - North has recorded an average of approximately 26 residential building approvals annually, which sums to 133 properties over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 16 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.4 new residents per home arriving between FY-21 and FY-25, demand and supply appear to be in equilibrium, support market stability, with the average construction cost of these new properties standing at $320,000. In addition, $2.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, pointing to the dominantly residential layout of the locality.
Golden Plains - North exhibits similar per-capita construction activity to the Rest of Vic. region, supporting market stability in line with regional trends. Furthermore, all recent residential developments have consisted of detached houses, maintaining the low-density profile of the area and appealing to buyers seeking larger properties. The locality has a ratio of approximately 232 people per residential approval, highlighting the low-density profile of the housing market. According to population projections, Golden Plains - North is set to add 1,766 inhabitants by 2041 starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If building activity remains at its current pace, residential supply may not keep up with population expansion, which is likely to increase buyer competition and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Golden Plains - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 94 current infrastructure and development projects close to Golden Plains - North, worth an estimated $6.43 billion. 26 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include the Delacombe Town Centre Stage 2 Expansion, the Federation University Health and Sports Precinct Stage 2, the Circular Economy Precinct, and the Buninyong Heritage Swimming Baths Conservation Works, with details on the most significant projects listed below.
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Delacombe Town Centre Stage 2 Expansion
Stage 2 delivers a 10,593 sqm large-format retail precinct adjoining the existing Delacombe Town Centre, with new tenants including Planet Fitness, Hungry Jacks, Rebel Sport and The Reject Shop, plus additional car parking. The expansion complements the centre anchored by Kmart, Woolworths, Dan Murphys and Showbiz Cinemas. Owned by Region Group; delivery led with H. Troon as builder.
Federation University Health and Sports Precinct Stage 2
Stage 2 of Federation University's Health and Sports Precinct at Mt Helen proposes a $50 million redevelopment of the sporting ovals and buildings opposite the existing Health and Sports Precinct building on University Drive. The scope includes a synthetic oval and outdoor courts, spectator pavilion, car parking and public transport facilities, plus upgraded research, teaching and staff facilities to expand health, sport and community outcomes for Ballarat and Western Victoria. Funding partnerships with government, industry and sporting organisations are being sought.No construction commencement has been confirmed as of May 2026.
Winter Valley Community Centre (Proposed)
Proposed community centre to be built next to primary school with kindergarten spaces as part of Winter Valley activity centre. Will provide essential community services and early childhood education facilities for the growing population in the Ballarat West Growth Zone.
Winter Valley Primary School (Proposed)
Land is earmarked on Greenhalghs Road, Winter Valley for a future government primary school, alongside a proposed secondary school, as part of the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan approved in 2012. The site is intended to include kindergarten spaces as part of the government's pre-prep rollout, and sits within a broader package of six new schools planned for the Ballarat west growth zone to serve around 8800 new homes. As of early 2026, the Victorian Government has confirmed the need for the school sites in principle but has not committed funding or a construction timeline, with local reporting noting there are no current plans to use the site.A neighbouring Catholic primary school on Greenhalghs Road is separately funded and due to open in 2028.
Winter Valley Sports Precinct
Development of a masterplanned active open space and community recreation facility in Winter Valley[cite: 1]. The scope includes a multi-sport community pavilion, two Australian Rules football and cricket ovals, two netball courts, floodlighting, playspace amenities, and designated land reserved for a future indoor sports stadium[cite: 1]. The facility is designed to service the expanding residential population across the Ballarat West Growth Zone[cite: 1].
Delacombe Village
Delacombe Village represents the third stage of the Delacombe Town Centre (DTC) precinct, adding over 7,000 sqm of retail space to the western Ballarat growth corridor. The development is anchored by major supermarkets Coles and ALDI, supported by 15 specialty tenancies focused on food and beverage, health, and fashion. Key features include a 98-place childcare centre, expansive grassy areas, outdoor seating, and external cafes. The project serves as a critical retail hub for the rapidly expanding residential catchments of Delacombe, Alfredton, and Smythes Creek.
Delacombe Village (Stage 3 - Delacombe Town Centre)
Delacombe Village is the third stage expansion of the Delacombe Town Centre precinct. This retail hub delivers over 7,000sqm of new retail space, anchored by full-line Coles and ALDI supermarkets. The development includes approximately 15 specialty retail tenancies and a 98-place childcare centre. Strategically located in the Ballarat West growth corridor, it serves a rapidly expanding catchment projected to exceed 150,000 residents within the next decade.
Winter Valley P-12 School
Proposed government P-12 school identified in the Ballarat West Growth Area Precinct Structure Plan to service the rapidly growing Winter Valley and Delacombe communities. The City of Ballarat continues to advocate for Victorian Government funding and delivery. As of February 2026 the project remains unfunded with ongoing advocacy and no construction commencement announced.
2,534 residents of Golden Plains - North are employed, from a labour force of 2,632. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 62.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,126, about 81% 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 workforce of Golden Plains - North is distributed across white and blue collar occupations, with the construction industry showing a particularly strong presence. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%, and local jobs have remained relatively stable over the past year. In March 2026, there were 2,534 employed residents, with the unemployment rate matching the Regional Vic. average of 3.7% and workforce participation aligning closely with the Regional Vic. rate of 61.1%. Census data indicates that 18.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local workforce shows a high concentration in construction, with its employment share measuring 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 5.5% of local jobs, which is lower than the 6.9% recorded across Regional Vic. The comparison between the census count of local jobs and the number of employed residents indicates that local employment opportunities within the area are limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, labour force levels increased by 0.4% combined with employment decreasing by 0.2%, resulting in the unemployment rate rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced employment decline of 0.1% and labour force decline of 0.3%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Golden Plains - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Golden Plains - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Golden Plains - North is $1,455 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $668 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,814 a year against an average of $62,353. 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 the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Golden Plains - North SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $51,814 and an average of $62,353. These figures are below national benchmarks, contrasting with a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $56,799 for the median and $68,351 for the average. The 2021 Census placed family, household, and individual incomes in Golden Plains - North in a modest range between the 22nd and 33rd percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that the largest segment of the population, 34.6% (representing 1,761 individuals), earns between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the surrounding region where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs are relatively manageable, leaving residents with 88.2% of their income, although overall disposable income is positioned below average at the 38th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Golden Plains - North had 1,777 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,387 a month. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. 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 stock in Golden Plains - North consisted of 99.2% detached houses and 0.8% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. Home ownership rates in Golden Plains - North exceeded those of Regional Vic., standing at 44.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (48.9%) or rented (6.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,387 was below the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent was $250, compared to $285 in Regional Vic.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Golden Plains - North are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Golden Plains - North counted 1,777 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the dominant living arrangement at 74.3% of the total, consisting of couples with children (31.7%), couples without children (31.8%), and single-parent households (9.9%). Non-family households make up the remaining 25.7%, with single-person households accounting for 23.6% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size stands at 2.6 people, which is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.0% of adults in Golden Plains - North hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 441 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 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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Educational attainment in the locality is lower than state levels, with 17.0% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights a clear area for targeted educational strategies. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 3.4% and postgraduate degrees at 3.0%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 44.1% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (32.4%). A high proportion of residents are active students, with 29.3% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This student body is composed of 11.6% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary schools, and 2.9% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Golden Plains - North means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure in Golden Plains - North includes 9 active stops. These facilities are served by 3 routes, which together provide 21 weekly passenger services. Overall accessibility is low, with residents living an average of 1691 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential layout of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 2.1 per household, which is higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 18.4% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era working conditions.
Transport services average 3 daily runs across the network, translating to roughly 2 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.7% of residents in Golden Plains - North report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses by AreaSearch shows that Golden Plains - North experiences notable health challenges, with medical conditions affecting both younger and older cohorts, while the level of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at roughly 50% of the population (~2,565 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 10.8 and 10.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 61.7% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort shows elevated rates of chronic illness, indicating health challenges in this group. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.9% of the local population (1,115 people), which is below the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. However, senior citizens in the area exhibit above-average health outcomes, with national comparisons surpassing those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Golden Plains - North is largely Australian-born, at 89.9% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.9%) and English (30.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Golden Plains - North is below average, with citizens making up 90.5% of the population, 89.9% of residents born in Australia, and 97.2% of households speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.9% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest groups in Golden Plains - North are Australian (33.9%), English (30.9%), and Irish (9.5%). Certain European backgrounds show higher concentrations locally than regionally: Dutch backgrounds represent 2.3% of the population (compared to 1.7% regionally), Maltese backgrounds account for 1.3% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Hungarian backgrounds make up 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Golden Plains - North is 43. 22.3% 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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Golden Plains - North has a median age of 43, matching the Regional Vic. average of 43 and sitting above the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents in the 45 - 54 age group (14.1%), while the cohort aged 85+ is smaller (1.2%) than the regional average. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.3% to 7.0%, and the 25 to 34 group has increased from 9.9% to 11.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.3% to 11.4%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 15.4% to 14.1%.
Demographic projections to 2041 suggest changes in the age structure, led by a 72% increase (408 people) in the 25 to 34 cohort, which is expected to rise from 565 to 974. In contrast, the cohort aged 15 to 24 is projected to experience a minor increase of 8% (44 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Golden Plains - North
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 — 169 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,894 at the 2021 Census → 5,091 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 (201031015). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.