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Gowanbrae has an estimated 3,215 residents, up from 3,111 at the 2021 Census — a change of 104 people, or 3.3%. That puts 2,115 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Gowanbrae stands at approximately 3,215 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 104 individuals (3.3%) relative to the 3,111 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The fluctuation is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 3,215 from June 2025 alongside 4 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the population density reaches 2,115 persons per square kilometer, a level exceeding the typical average across the national regions analyzed by AreaSearch. Inward overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic growth, accounting for roughly 66.4% of the overall population rise in recent times.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusting them via a method that aggregates population growth from LGA to SA2 levels using weighted calculations. These aggregated growth rates by age cohort are also applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest that the location will experience outstanding expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of all areas nationwide. Based on the most recent annual ERP data, the locality is projected to add 1,295 residents by 2041, representing a total population increase of 40.3% over the 16 years.
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Gowanbrae has recorded roughly 3 new residential approvals each year, summing to 17 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 5 approvals have been registered. Considering that an average of 3.5 new residents per year moved in for each completed home during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the local housing supply is lagging demand by a wide margin. This imbalance typically intensifies buyer competition and drives up prices, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $523,000, showing that builders are focusing on the upscale market with premium residences.
Furthermore, the current financial year has seen $150,000 in commercial building approvals, pointing to a low level of commercial development. Building activity in Gowanbrae is significantly subdued when contrasted with Greater Melbourne, sitting 84.0% below the regional average per person. Although construction rates have risen in recent years, this constrained supply generally bolsters demand and supports the value of existing properties. This rate also sits below the national average, reflecting the established status of the suburb and hinting at possible planning constraints. Additionally, recent construction has consisted entirely of single-family detached homes, which preserves the classic suburban feel of the neighborhood and caters to buyers prioritizing space. Interestingly, builders are creating a higher percentage of detached dwellings than the baseline share reported at the Census (67.0%), highlighting a sustained appetite for family houses despite broader trends toward higher density. The suburb has approximately 1032 people per residential approval, highlighting its established market status. Long-term forecasts indicate that Gowanbrae will add 1,295 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the addition of new dwellings may not keep up with population expansion, which could exacerbate buyer competition and support upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gowanbrae
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 81 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gowanbrae, worth an estimated $43.9 billion. 15 are already under construction and 17 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, major developments, and urban planning changes can heavily influence neighborhood dynamics. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that are expected to affect the suburb. Prominent projects include the 18-22 Howes Street Apartments by Artisan Architects, the 17-25 Earl Street Airport West Development, the 12 Howes Street Airport West Apartments, and the 19-21 Louis Street Airport West project, with the list below highlighting the most significant ones.
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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.
18-22 Howes Street Apartments by Artisan Architects
84-unit residential development featuring 1 and 2 bedroom apartments across two buildings of 5 and 6 storeys on a 1400sqm site. Designed by Artisan Architects with landscape design by Human Habitats. Includes 91 car parking spaces and mixed use office space. Development application has been granted, with completion estimated for early 2027.
12 Howes Street Airport West Apartments
30-unit residential apartment project at 12 Howes Street, Airport West. Proposal indicates a 4-storey, ~17 m building with rooftop terrace, approx. 30 car spaces and 5 bicycle spaces. Local government is Moonee Valley City Council.
Gladstone Park Shopping Centre Refurbishment and Expansion
The Gladstone Park Shopping Centre refurbishment is a staged modernisation project focused on upgrading facades and common areas, enhancing the dining precinct, and increasing the number of specialty retailers. The plan includes improving site access, circulation, and car parking facilities while maintaining its status as a core neighborhood hub anchored by major supermarkets and community services.
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.
19-21 Louis Street Airport West
Small-scale residential development in Airport West providing additional housing stock in established suburban area. Part of local planning to increase housing density near transport corridors.
1,911 residents of Gowanbrae are employed, from a labour force of 1,942. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 71.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,333, about 73% 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 Gowanbrae is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professional services, an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, and estimated job growth of 0.5% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 1,911 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 3.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The rate of participation in the labor force is largely comparable to the 70.2% observed across Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a substantial 32.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a notable concentration of employment in the transport, postal & warehousing sector, where the share of workers is 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint locally, employing 11.8% of the workforce compared to 14.2% across the wider region. Comparing the number of working residents to the local job count indicates that this mostly residential suburb provides few local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12-month period ending March 2026 saw local employment rise by 0.5% while the labor force contracted by 0.6%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% expansion in employment and a 2.3% increase in the labor force, with the unemployment rate ticking up by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective employment trends for Gowanbrae. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. While national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to Gowanbrae's current occupational mix yields an estimated local employment expansion of 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gowanbrae is $2,162 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $923 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,769 a year against an average of $65,138. 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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In Gowanbrae, the median taxpayer income is $56,769 and the average is $65,138, based on the latest postcode data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national averages, contrasting with the median income of $57,688 and average of $75,164 recorded across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $62,230 for the median and $71,404 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Gowanbrae place the suburb in the 72nd percentile nationally.
The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 28.9% of residents (929 people), which is comparable to the wider region where this segment comprises 32.8% of households. The high proportion of top-tier earners, with 34.5% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, points to robust financial strength within Gowanbrae. Housing costs consume 14.1% of local income, and strong household earnings place residents in the 78th percentile for disposable income, with the area's SEIFA income score falling in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gowanbrae had 1,122 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 5% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $423 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. 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 Gowanbrae was composed of 66.8% separate houses and 33.2% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, semi-detached units, and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The level of home ownership in Gowanbrae exceeded the metropolitan average, reaching 32.8%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (52.2%) or occupied by tenants (14.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the metropolitan Melbourne average, whereas the median weekly rent of $423 sat above the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, Gowanbrae's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gowanbrae counted 1,122 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 76.2%, which includes couples with children at 40.8%, couples without children at 23.3%, and single-parent homes at 11.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 23.8%, consisting of single-person households at 22.2% and group living situations at 1.4%. The average household size stands at 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.1% of adults in Gowanbrae hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment levels in Gowanbrae lag behind regional averages, with 29.1% of residents aged 15 and older holding university degrees, compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This disparity suggests room for educational advancement and vocational training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Practical and technical qualifications are highly represented, with 31.1% of the population aged 15 and older possessing vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 18.5%. Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 29.4% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This includes 9.9% attending high school, 9.5% enrolled in primary school, and 5.0% studying at the tertiary level.
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Public transport in Gowanbrae reaches 17 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 Gowanbrae include 17 active bus stops. These stops are served by 8 separate bus routes, which support a total of 1,600 passenger trips per week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 102 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the dominant mode of travel at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per home, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 32.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be linked to pandemic conditions.
Across all bus routes, service frequency averages 228 trips per day, which translates to roughly 94 weekly trips at each transport stop.
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72.6% of residents in Gowanbrae report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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A review of local health data indicates positive outcomes in Gowanbrae, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates. The occurrence of typical medical conditions is low in the broader population, though it rises above the national average among older, high-risk groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly lower than the average SA2 area, standing at approximately 52% of the population (~1,668 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical issues in the suburb, affecting 8.2% and 7.2% of the population respectively, while 72.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, matching the 72.6% figure across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population displays excellent health with a low incidence of long-term medical conditions. Residents aged 65 and older make up 19.8% of the population (635 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%, though this cohort ranks lower on a national comparison relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.4% of Gowanbrae residents were born overseas and 30.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.3%) and Australian (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gowanbrae features a higher level of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 25.4% of the population born outside of Australia and 30.1% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 61.1% of residents in Gowanbrae, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background, the three most common ancestries in Gowanbrae are English (18.3%), Australian (18.0%), and Italian (13.9%), with the Italian cohort significantly exceeding the regional average of 5.2%. There are also notable differences in other ancestral groups, with Croatian representation at 1.7% in Gowanbrae (compared to 0.7% regionally), Maltese at 2.9% (compared to 1.1%), and Sri Lankan at 1.3% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gowanbrae is 40. 25.9% 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 median age of 40 in Gowanbrae is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age group is particularly over-represented locally, making up 8.4% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 11.9%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 6.6% to 8.4%, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 12.6% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 14.0% to 10.8%, and the 45 to 54 group has declined from 15.7% to 14.3%.
Projections suggest the local age profile will change markedly by 2041, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 221 people (188%) from 117 to 339.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gowanbrae
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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,111 at the 2021 Census → 3,215 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 (210031439). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.