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Greenvale - Bulla has an estimated 27,423 residents, up from 22,095 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,328 people, or 24.1%. Growth has averaged 4.7% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 1,323 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 54.4% of that increase. That puts 286 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of Greenvale - Bulla stands at roughly 27,423 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 22,095 people, this represents an addition of 5,328 people (24.1%). This upward trajectory is derived from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 26,803 alongside 1,323 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With a density of 285 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident and substantial scope for future expansion. Outpacing both the state mark (9.5%) and nationwide figures, the area's 24.1% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a leading growth zone regionally.
While overseas arrivals and natural increase both contributed positively, interstate migration served as the principal catalyst, generating roughly 54.4% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. For locations lacking this coverage, AreaSearch incorporates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts, converting LGA data to SA2 levels via weighted aggregation methods. Age-specific growth distributions derived from these aggregations are extended across all districts from 2032 to 2041. In light of these anticipated demographic developments, Greenvale - Bulla is projected to record top-decile expansion nationwide, gaining 23,067 persons through to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP benchmarks, representing an aggregate surge of 81.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,933 new dwellings have been approved in Greenvale - Bulla over the past five years, an average of 386 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 387 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% 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 across Greenvale - Bulla have averaged roughly 386 dwellings per annum, amounting to 1,933 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Construction demand remains solid, with an average influx of 2.8 people per year for each newly erected dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), underpinning local real estate values where newly approved residences carry an average value of $441,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $76.1 million during the current financial year, highlighting robust commercial investment in the district. Building activity in Greenvale - Bulla tracking at 48.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period outpaces Greater Melbourne, preserving broad choices for purchasers while stabilizing local asset values.
This pace also substantially exceeds national norms, indicating elevated confidence among developers. The supply pipeline is heavily geared toward low-density living, with detached dwellings representing 91.0% and medium and high-density housing comprising 9.0%, a composition that continues to attract buyers seeking spacious living. Reflecting its status as an expanding growth district, the area records around 63 people per approval. Forecasts from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Greenvale - Bulla will add 22,401 residents through to 2041. While ongoing residential building is keeping suitable pace with anticipated population gains, prospective purchasers may experience heightened market competition as local numbers expand.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Greenvale - Bulla
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 37 current infrastructure and development projects inside Greenvale - Bulla, worth an estimated $10.8 billion. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $81.6 billion. 37 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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 capital works, strategic planning frameworks, and major urban initiatives play a defining role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 87 projects with the potential to influence the district. Prominent developments include the Somerton Road Precinct Structure Plan, Providence Village Shopping Centre, Greenvale Tennis Club Pavilion and Courts Upgrade, alongside the Greenvale North (Part 2) Precinct Structure Plan, which form key elements within the broader list of scheduled works.
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Viridian Greenvale Estate
Viridian Greenvale is a masterplanned residential land community comprising 281 home lots and townhomes developed by Resolution Property Group. Located directly opposite Woodlands Historic Park, the community features integrated parklands, conservation corridors, and connectivity to Mickleham and Somerton Road amenities.
True North Estate
Award-winning masterplanned residential community by Satterley Property Group spanning Greenvale and Roxburgh Park suburbs, approximately 198 hectares. Features elevated parcels with Melbourne skyline views, a completed 10-hectare multi-million dollar sporting precinct with two sporting fields, pavilion and adventure playground, and multiple completed parks. The estate is now fully sold out across both the Roxburgh Park and Greenvale neighbourhoods, with Stage 24 being the final release (titles due mid-2025). Over 2,500 dwellings delivered across the estate.Satterley has indicated the next neighbourhood release is still several years away, pending rezoning of future precincts.
True North Masterplanned Community
A major multi-stage residential estate in Greenvale comprising over 800 home sites, expansive parklands, the Mt Aitken Reserve, and integrated community spaces overlooking Melbourne skyline.
Providence Village Shopping Centre
Providence Village is a planned mixed-use Neighbourhood Activity Centre (NAC) located within the Providence masterplanned estate. The project features a major full-line supermarket anchor, specialty food and beverage retail, a dedicated health and medical hub, childcare, and a gym. Recent planning activity includes a 2025 permit application for building construction and illuminated signage. The development includes an extensive public realm with landscaped plazas and a proposed signalized intersection at Garibaldi and Mickleham Roads to enhance accessibility.It is expected to create 700 construction jobs and 400 ongoing local employment opportunities.
Oaklands Junction Strategic Extractive Resource Area (Amendment GC263)
Implementation of state planning controls under Amendment GC263 to protect state-significant hard rock quarry resources in Oaklands Junction, establishing long-term buffer zones and securing critical construction materials for Victorian infrastructure projects.
The Maples
Masterplanned residential community by Pask beside Greenvale Reservoir. Land now selling across multiple stages (including Stage 11 releases and townhomes) with a masterplan of over 450 lots, premium landscaping, pocket parks and a display village on site.
Greenvale Tennis Club Pavilion and Courts Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of Greenvale Tennis Club, home to a club established in 1913. Council has completed construction of two new courts, redevelopment of three existing courts, lighting and electrical upgrades, and accessibility improvements including a new ramp, with all courts now open and bookable. The final stage, a full pavilion redevelopment providing modern amenities for players, spectators and the broader community, is now under construction, alongside new carpark lighting. The pavilion stage is jointly funded by Hume City Council and the Federal Government's Investing in our Communities Program, while the new courts were funded through Council and developer contributions from the Greenvale Central Precinct Structure Plan.
Greenvale North (Part 2) Precinct Structure Plan
A 33-hectare Precinct Structure Plan approved and gazetted in September 2025. It will guide the development of a new residential community north of the Greenvale Reservoir, enabling approximately 366 new homes to support around 1,139 residents. The plan features diverse housing, pedestrian-friendly transport networks, local parks, community facilities, and vital drainage infrastructure.
14,109 residents of Greenvale - Bulla are employed, from a labour force of 14,626. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 21,897, about 80% 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 Greenvale - Bulla is well-qualified, featuring strong representation across the construction trade, an unemployment rate of merely 3.5%, and consistent job numbers over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 14,109, with the local jobless rate tracking 1.2% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while participation aligns closely with the metropolitan standard of 70.1%. Census figures revealed that 25.2% of workers performed their duties remotely, though conditions surrounding Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. Local workers are predominantly engaged across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction represents a major area of specialization, capturing an employment share 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is less prominent, accounting for 6.5% of the workforce in Greenvale - Bulla against 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing resident workers against the local Census working population indicates a constrained volume of employment within the immediate locality. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 0.1% while the labour force shrank by 0.6%, which led to a 0.7 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment and a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Greenvale - Bulla. These outlooks span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific estimates are applied to the employment composition of Greenvale - Bulla, the area is expected to see a 6.2% rise in employment over five years and a 12.8% increase over ten years. This calculation represents a straightforward weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Greenvale - Bulla is $2,250 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $793 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,052 a year against an average of $73,569. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income across the Greenvale - Bulla SA2 at $58,052, alongside an average figure of $73,569. This sits above the nationwide average, while comparing to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated figures as of March 2026 are estimated at approximately $63,637 (median) and $80,646 (average). In the Census 2021 results, local household earnings ranked strong at the 80th percentile ($2,250 weekly), whereas individual incomes sat lower at the 47th percentile.
The single largest income bracket encompasses 37.3% of residents (10,228 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 32.8% fall within this band. Local spending capability is reinforced by the 32.0% of households taking in top-tier weekly sums exceeding $3,000. Housing costs account for 14.5% of income, while solid earnings place residents in the 81st percentile for disposable income and the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Greenvale - Bulla had 6,610 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in Greenvale - Bulla at the most recent Census was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses at 97.1%, with semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings accounting for only 2.9%, in contrast to Melbourne metro where separate houses comprised 67.9% and other dwellings made up 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 33.0%, surpassing the metropolitan level, while mortgaged properties represented 54.5% and rental housing accounted for 12.4%. Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 were higher than the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, and weekly median rent of $430 exceeded the metropolitan rate of $390.
On a nationwide scale, local housing outlays are elevated, with mortgages tracking substantially above the Australian average of $1,863 and weekly rents well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Greenvale - Bulla counted 6,610 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,204 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 10% 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 constitute the vast majority of local residences, representing 89.5% of households, consisting of couples with children (54.5%), couples without children (23.4%), and single parent families (10.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.5%, comprising lone person households (9.6%) and group households (0.8%). With a median household size of 3.2 people, domestic occupancy in the area exceeds the Greater Melbourne norm of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.9% of adults in Greenvale - Bulla hold a university qualification, including 18.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.4% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,773 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,038 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 qualification levels present an area for development locally, as the proportion of residents holding university credentials (25.9%) sits well below the 37.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne, highlighting opportunities for targeted academic programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 18.7%, postgraduate qualifications account for 5.1%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.1%. Technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 31.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (19.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). A significant 31.3% of local inhabitants are currently engaged in formal learning. Within this student cohort, 10.2% attend primary education, 8.6% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.9% are undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Greenvale - Bulla reaches 82 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.1 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 connectivity in Greenvale - Bulla is supported by 82 active transport stops served by a mix of buses across 4 individual routes, generating 2,587 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is favorable, with an average distance of 257 meters to the nearest transport stop. Given the suburban character of the area, outward commuting is standard and private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode at 93%. Households maintain an average of 2.1 vehicles, surpassing the metropolitan benchmark, while 25.2% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 conditions).
Across the entire network, transport schedules deliver an average of 369 trips per day, translating to roughly 31 weekly trips per individual stop.
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77.5% of residents in Greenvale - Bulla report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term health trends indicate outstanding medical outcomes in Greenvale - Bulla, characterised by a very low incidence of typical chronic ailments across all cohorts and high private health cover uptake covering approximately 55% of the total population (~15,192 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the district, diagnosed in 6.2 and 5.6% of residents, respectively, whereas 77.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions whatsoever, outperforming the Greater Melbourne figure of 72.6%. Working-age adults display strong health metrics alongside minimal chronic disease rates.
Senior residents aged 65 and over comprise 12.2% of the population (3,334 people), below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with older cohorts maintaining excellent health benchmarks consistent with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.4% of Greenvale - Bulla residents were born overseas and 46.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (16.9%) and Australian (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Greenvale - Bulla, where 34.4% of the population was born overseas and 46.8% use a non-English language in their homes. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 58.6% of residents. In addition, Islam shows notable local concentration, embracing 19.8% of the community compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 5.6%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace, the primary cohort in Greenvale - Bulla is Other at 26.8% (above the 14.6% regional figure), followed by Italian at 16.9% (exceeding the regional share of 5.2%), and Australian at 14.6%.
Further significant cultural representation is evident among Lebanese residents at 3.9% (vs 0.8%), Maltese at 3.4% (vs 1.1% regionally), and Sri Lankan at 1.4% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Greenvale - Bulla is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 27.8% 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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Greenvale - Bulla functions as a mature, established family setting. Younger cohorts aged 0 - 24 represent 35.0% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Melbourne, while seniors aged 65+ account for 12.2% against a regional benchmark of 15.1%. The estimated median age sits at 35 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and remaining 2 years lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that time. The most notable generational shift since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket, which declined from 25.6% to an estimated 23.6%.
By 2041, children and young adults are forecast to experience the largest numerical increase, rising by 6,792 (71%) to 16,404, while the 65+ age segment is projected to be the fastest expanding group in percentage terms, growing 127% to 7,583 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Greenvale - Bulla
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 37 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 — 1,323 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,095 at the 2021 Census → 27,423 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 (210051246). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.