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Greensborough has an estimated 21,404 residents, up from 20,807 at the 2021 Census — a change of 597 people, or 2.9%. 186 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,119 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Greensborough stands at approximately 21,404 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 597 people (2.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 20,807 people. Such variation is deduced using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,386 as of June 2025 alongside 186 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. Consequently, the local population density reaches 2,119 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch. Greensborough's 2.9% expansion post-census trails the broader SA3 area (5.6%) by 2.7 percentage points, illustrating sound growth dynamics.
Inbound international migration served as the primary driver of demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 79.1% of recent net population additions. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilising 2022 as their starting baseline, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. For locations omitted from that release, AreaSearch incorporates 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA forecasts, applying a weighted aggregation approach to translate LGA data down to the SA2 tier. In addition, aggregated cohort growth rates are projected forward across every region from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, future demographic modeling indicates substantial growth placing the district in the upper national quartile, with an anticipated increase of 7,520 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, corresponding to an overall 16-year expansion of 35.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
391 new dwellings have been approved in Greensborough over the past five years, an average of 78 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 78 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 36% 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 Greensborough have averaged roughly 78 dwellings each year, generating 391 homes across the prior 5 financial years. With virtually no net inflow of incoming residents per newly completed residence over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), local construction matches or outpaces incoming demand, widening options for purchasers and facilitating higher population capacity, while new residential builds carry an average construction value of $401,000, aligning with regional standards. Concurrently, commercial building approvals reached $45.1 million during this financial year, underscoring solid activity across the commercial property sector.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential approvals in Greensborough sit at roughly half the metropolitan rate, placing the suburb in the 27th percentile among nationally tracked markets and pointing to constrained supply that sustains demand across established stock. Recent dwelling construction is split between 36.0% detached houses and 64.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-density formats creates more accessible price points for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also signifies a marked structural departure from the existing housing stock (presently 84.0% standalone houses), mirroring a scarcity of greenfield parcels while adapting to evolving buyer preferences and budget parameters. Recording roughly 791 people per dwelling approval, the local residential landscape demonstrates characteristics of an established, mature market. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Greensborough is anticipated to gain 7,502 residents by 2041. If residential building activity continues at current rates, incoming dwelling supply may not keep pace with population growth, heightening buyer competition and reinforcing upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Greensborough
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Greensborough, worth an estimated $832 million. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43.1 billion. 19 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Community development and regional performance are substantially shaped by public infrastructure delivery, planning strategies, and major civic investments. In total, 32 influential projects have been catalogued by AreaSearch across the locality. Notable undertakings include the 106-126 Main Street Greensborough Affordable Housing development, the Diamond Creek Community Infrastructure Master Plan, Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrades (Watsonia-Eltham), and Diamond Creek Township Streetscape Improvements, with key initiatives outlined below.
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106-126 Main Street Greensborough Affordable Housing
A 17-storey mixed-use development fast-tracked under the Victorian Government Development Facilitation Program. The project delivers 211 affordable dwellings, ground-level retail, and commercial spaces. Managed by HousingFirst, it features communal areas and improved pedestrian links near the Greensborough train station. While a planning permit (PA2503550) was issued by the Department of Transport and Planning, construction start dates are yet to be confirmed as of May 2026.
Nillumbik Play Space Renewal Projects
Nillumbik Shire Council is delivering ongoing play space renewals and upgrades across the municipality. The multi-year capital works program includes the installation of accessible nature play equipment, shade sails, pathways, seating, and landscaping across various local and district parks.
St Helena Place
A master-planned residential community featuring approximately 240 homes in St Helena, combining quiet family living with connectivity to urban amenities, including quality schools, shopping centres, wildlife reserves, and parklands.
St Helena Place
Master planned community in Melbourne's north east delivering around 240 new homes with parks, wetlands and open space. First residents have moved in and sales are ongoing, with a site sales office operating at the address and staged construction continuing.
Diamond Creek Community Infrastructure Master Plan
Master plan project providing long-term direction for community infrastructure delivery in Diamond Creek. Includes a Community Hub with a library, creative spaces, and a Neighbourhood House, plus an Aquatic, Health and Fitness Centre. Currently in Phase B.2b, targeting exhibition of the final Draft Master Plan between September 2025 and June 2026.
Diamond Creek Township Streetscape Improvements
Streetscape improvements throughout Diamond Creek township including tree planting, improved lighting, pedestrian infrastructure, and public realm enhancements to support local business and community amenity. Part of the Diamond Creek Major Activity Centre Structure Plan.
Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrades (Watsonia-Eltham)
A major upgrade of the Hurstbridge line integrated with the North East Link project. Key milestones include the completion of Melbourne's third longest rail tunnel at Watsonia (500 metres) in late 2025 and the rebuilding of the Grimshaw Street Bridge. The project encompasses track duplication, new stations at Greensborough and Montmorency, and extensive signalling and power upgrades. Final finishing works and rail corridor improvements are continuing into mid-2026 to enhance service frequency and reliability for Melbourne's northeast.
Greensborough College Sports Facilities Upgrade
A $68 million initiative to enhance sports facilities across Melbourne's northern and eastern suburbs. The Greensborough College upgrade includes new synthetic sports surfaces, improved LED lighting, modernized change rooms, and enhanced accessibility features to promote community sports engagement.
12,037 residents of Greensborough are employed, from a labour force of 12,386. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,977, about 89% 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 pool in Greensborough is characterized by high educational attainment and prominent representation across professional services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of only 2.8% and annual job growth estimated at 2.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 12,037, while the jobless rate sits 2.0% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and the labour force participation rate matches Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records show that 36.9% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Key sectors of employment for local residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, along with construction.
Specialization is especially pronounced within education & training, which registers a local workforce concentration 1.4 times greater than the metropolitan baseline. By comparison, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.2% of local employment, lower than the 6.4% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Given the ratio of working population to total residents recorded at the Census, this predominantly suburban locality provides relatively few jobs internally. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that from the year to March 2026, employment rose by 2.4% while the labour force grew by 2.9%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Insights from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts, dated Mar-26, provide context for anticipated future demand in Greensborough. These projections span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to estimate potential growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Greensborough's employment composition, the area is expected to see a 6.8% increase in employment over five years and a 14.0% increase over ten years (this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Greensborough is $2,078 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $907 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,895 a year against an average of $77,482. 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 metrics compiled by AreaSearch from latest ATO records for financial year 2023 place Greensborough SA2 among the nation's highest income tiers. Median individual taxable earnings reach $63,895 while average taxable earnings sit at $77,482, outperforming the respective Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $70,042 for median income and $84,936 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows local personal, family, and household earnings clustering around the 69th percentile nationwide.
Looking at income distributions, 31.5% of residents (6,742 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly wage bracket, mirroring the regional proportion of 32.8%. Furthermore, 31.2% earn more than $3,000 per week, reflecting significant affluence that underpins local commerce. Housing expenses absorb 13.6% of household income, while disposable income levels place the suburb in the 74th percentile, supporting an 8th decile position on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Greensborough had 7,662 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 2% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. 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, Greensborough's residential profile comprised 83.8% separate houses alongside 16.2% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses represented 67.9% and alternative dwellings made up 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 39.7%, substantially surpassing metropolitan rates, while mortgaged properties accounted for 41.8% and rental accommodations represented 18.5%. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $2,167 compared to the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $400 against the regional benchmark of $390. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Greensborough sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rent also surpassing the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Greensborough counted 7,662 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 28% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 76.6%, broken down into couples with children (38.0%), couples without children (27.5%), and single parent households (10.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.4%, comprising single-person households at 21.7% and group living situations at 1.7%. The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, aligning precisely with the Greater Melbourne median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.8% of adults in Greensborough hold a university qualification, including 22.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 19.9% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 4,741 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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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Tertiary educational attainment among Greensborough residents trails wider regional standards, with 34.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees relative to 41.2% across the SA3 area, indicating an opportunity for further skill accumulation. Bachelor degree holders account for 22.3% of the cohort, accompanied by 8.1% holding postgraduate degrees and 4.4% holding graduate diplomas. Meanwhile, vocational and technical training is well represented, with 31.6% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 11.7% with advanced diplomas and 19.9% with certificates. Formal learning engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 27.7% of residents actively participating in educational programs.
This student cohort encompasses 9.8% in primary schools, 7.3% in secondary institutions, and 4.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Greensborough reaches 101 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 10,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 transit infrastructure within Greensborough includes 101 active transport stops primarily accommodating bus operations. These stops are served by 16 individual routes that provide a combined total of 10,270 weekly passenger trips. Transit connectivity is favorable, with residents situated an average of 213 meters from their nearest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential character, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of travel and rail transit capturing 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. In addition, 36.9% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related working conditions.
Scheduled transit operations generate an average of 1,467 daily trips across the entire network, providing roughly 101 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the area's geographic center.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
68.0% of residents in Greensborough report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Greensborough reflect favorable conditions, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and morbidity demonstrating outcomes broadly consistent with nationwide standards. While chronic health conditions remain relatively uncommon across the broader community, higher incidence is noted among senior, vulnerable cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing roughly 58% of all residents (~12,414 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 8.5 and 8.4% of the population, respectively, while 68.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health outcomes for residents aged under 65 exceed metropolitan averages. The community includes 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over (4,584 people), exceeding Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, though this older cohort registers lower comparative health standing nationally than the general resident base.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Greensborough is largely Australian-born, at 79.5% of residents, with 15.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.3%) and Australian (24.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place Greensborough above average levels, with overseas-born individuals comprising 20.5% of the population and 15.3% using a non-English language in their homes. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 49.4% of local residents. The most noticeable demographic variation occurs among adherents of Judaism, who represent 0.1% of the local populace relative to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental ancestry, the three primary heritage groups identified in Greensborough are English at 25.3% (surpassing the regional benchmark of 20.1%), Australian at 24.5% (above the wider metropolitan figure of 18.4%), and Irish at 9.3%.
Other distinct ancestral representations include Italian heritage at 7.4% (against 5.2% regionally), Macedonian at 1.1% (compared to 0.7%), and Maltese at 1.0% (relative to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Greensborough is 42. 21.0% 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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Greensborough's demographic structure skews older when evaluated against Greater Melbourne. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 21.4% of the local community compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent 24.2% versus 32.1% across the metropolitan area. The estimated median age sits at 42, matching the 2021 Census figure and exceeding Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37 by 5 years. Since the last Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 20.2% to an estimated 21.4%.
By 2041, senior and retiree cohorts are projected to drive the majority of local population growth, expanding by 2,785 residents (61%) to reach 7,370.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Greensborough
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 11 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 — 186 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,807 at the 2021 Census → 21,404 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 (209011197). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.