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Hamilton (Vic.) has an estimated 10,301 residents, down from 10,346 at the 2021 Census. 136 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 52 people per 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 population of Hamilton is estimated at 10,301 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 45 residents (0.4%) relative to the 10,346 citizens recorded in the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,299, combined with 136 new validated addresses recorded since the Census. The region has a density ratio of 51 individuals per square kilometer, which ensures residents have plenty of space. The minor population contraction of 0.4% since the 2021 census compared favorably to the decline of -1.0% in the SA3 area.
The primary driver of population gains recently was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 77.5% of the growth. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch applies the projections published by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where such data is unavailable, AreaSearch employs regional and LGA projections released by the VIC State Government in 2023, adjusting them through weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA level to the SA2 level. Growth rates classified by age bracket derived from these aggregations are also utilized for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future projections suggest that population growth will rank slightly below the median for regional parts of Australia. The region is expected to add 615 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, which represents an overall growth of 6.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
189 new dwellings have been approved in Hamilton (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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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Hamilton has seen approximately 37 residential building approvals annually, which adds up to 189 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current period of FY-26, 24 approvals have been logged. Because the population has contracted recently, the supply of new homes has likely met local demand, offering options to buyers, with new builds averaging an estimated construction cost of $329,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $22.2 million have been registered during this financial year, showing a moderate level of commercial development. Per resident, Hamilton displays development levels that match the Rest of Vic., maintaining a supply-demand equilibrium in line with the broader region, although construction activity has slowed down lately.
Detached houses account for 76.0% of new building activity, while medium and high-density formats make up 24.0%, maintaining the low-density profile of the area by focusing on standalone houses that appeal to buyers looking for space. This is a clear shift from the existing housing stock, where houses make up 91.0%, indicating that developable land is becoming scarcer, preferences are changing, and there is a demand for more varied, affordable housing. An estimated 443 residents per home approval highlights that the local building environment is quiet and low-key. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, future forecasts indicate that Hamilton will add 613 residents by 2041. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is anticipated to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hamilton (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hamilton (Vic.), worth an estimated $170 million. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.1 billion. 22 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning programs can significantly influence the performance of an area. AreaSearch has identified a total of 7 projects that are expected to affect the locality. Primary projects include the Hamilton Community and Government Hub, the New Hamilton Gallery, the Lakes Edge Residential Development, and the Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation, with the accompanying list detailing the ones that are most relevant.
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Hamilton Community and Government Hub
A $34 million transformative multipurpose precinct featuring a two-storey modern library, a Digital Hub with co-working spaces, and integrated government service offices. The project includes a central Civic Square designed to connect the CBD with the New Hamilton Gallery and performing arts spaces. Key features include maternal and child health services and aged care offices. Detailed design was led by Lyons Architecture in partnership with local firm Cooper Scaife. Demolition of the former Toyworld and Mitre 10 buildings commenced in late January 2026, marking the start of site preparation for the new facility.
New Hamilton Gallery
A major redevelopment of Hamilton Gallery designed by Angelo Candalepas and Associates. The project will demolish the existing gallery and library buildings on the Brown Street site to deliver a new nationally significant regional gallery raised above a community garden, with expanded exhibition spaces, museum-standard environmental controls, and proper storage for the collection of more than 9,000 works. Concept designs were endorsed by Council in July 2025, and a 3.35 million dollar detailed design contract was awarded to Angelo Candalepas and Associates in September 2025.Detailed designs are anticipated to be completed in March 2026. The new gallery forms part of a wider Hamilton CBD revitalisation precinct that includes the Hamilton Community Hub (incorporating the Greater Hamilton Library, Digital Hub and Council offices), a new town square, and a CBD streetscape upgrade. Council has capped its construction contribution at 10 million dollars, with additional funding to be sought from state and federal governments and philanthropic partners.
Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation
The Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation is a multi-stage project designed to transform the town centre into a pedestrian-friendly community hub. The initiative involves replacing aging London Plane trees with more suitable species, installing stone paving, new street furniture, and energy-efficient lighting. The project is structured into three packages, with Package 1 focusing on Gray Street between Thompson and Brown Streets, including the central plaza. As of mid-2026, the project is progressing through detailed design and infrastructure planning following extensive community consultation to address greenery and civil engineering requirements.
Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation
The Hamilton CBD Streetscape Revitalisation Project is the primary implementation project of the Hamilton Structure Plan, redesigning the CBD streetscape between Kennedy and Cox Streets, and French and Lonsdale Streets. Delivered in three staged work packages, the project aims to improve public spaces, introduce public art, signage, parking, contemporary trees and landscaping. Landscape consultants Group GSA Pty Ltd were appointed in March 2024. Following community feedback on first-round concept designs released in early 2025, revised concept plans incorporating more cultural and heritage elements, sheltered seating, vertical greening and new paving were released for public consultation in May 2026.A community drop-in session is scheduled for 19 May 2026, with feedback closing 22 May 2026. The project aligns with the new Hamilton Gallery and Hamilton Hub community facility projects.
Lakes Edge Residential Development
Lakes Edge is a master-planned community on 22 hectares of land adjacent to Lake Hamilton. The development is designed to address regional housing shortages by delivering over 350 new homes with diverse lot sizes. Key features include a 120+ placement childcare centre to be delivered in Stage 1, one hectare of public open space with BBQ and play facilities, and improved pedestrian connectivity.
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program - Southern Grampians (Hamilton)
Australian Government funded program delivered by Southern Grampians Shire Council to upgrade local roads, footpaths and community infrastructure across Hamilton and surrounding townships. Works were funded through LRCI Phases 1-4 and included road resurfacing, drainage and culvert works, LED streetlighting upgrades, footpath repairs and accessibility improvements at community facilities. Phase 4 projects were required to be physically completed by 30 June 2025, with the overall program winding down by 30 June 2026. Successor federal funding for similar works is now provided via the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and increased Roads to Recovery allocations.
Hamilton Showgrounds Infrastructure Upgrade
Construction of a permanent 45m x 55m x 6.6m multipurpose pavilion at Hamilton Showgrounds, replacing costly temporary marquee hire and securing the long-term viability of Sheepvention Rural Expo and other community events. Southern Grampians Shire Council approved an $800,000 loan to the Hamilton Pastoral and Agricultural Society, which contributed a further $249,000, bringing total project cost to $1,049,000. The shed is sited on Council-managed land on the Shakespeare Street side of the showgrounds, between the Hamilton Lions and Western District Umpires Association buildings, and is consistent with the Hamilton Showgrounds Masterplan adopted in March 2024.
Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Infrastructure
Tourism and cultural infrastructure delivered across five sites in the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape — Tyrendarra Recreation Reserve, Tyrendarra IPA, Kurtonitj IPA, Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and Budj Bim National Park — including the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, visitor facilities, boardwalks, shelters, jetty and lookout. Works support sustainable access, protection of World Heritage values and guided cultural tourism led by Gunditjmara Traditional Owners.
4,708 residents of Hamilton (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 4,830. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 56.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Hamilton has a skilled labor pool, with solid representation in essential services fields, and a low unemployment rate of 2.5%. In March 2026, there are 4,708 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 1.2% lower than the 3.7% rate seen across Regional Vic., whereas workforce participation is significantly lower at 56.0% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data reveals that a low 8.7% of the workforce worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
On the other hand, manufacturing employs only 4.4% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 7.7%. While there are local job openings, the ratio of the Census working population to the resident population suggests that a significant number of residents travel to other areas for employment. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 6.3% while employment numbers dropped by 5.9%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. This differs from Regional Vic., where employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Hamilton. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local workforce composition to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the employment structure of Hamilton indicates that local jobs should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years. This calculation is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration and does not account for local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hamilton (Vic.) is $1,247 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $693 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,292 a year against an average of $57,839. 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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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023, income levels in the Hamilton SA2 are lower than the national average. Taxpayers in the Hamilton SA2 have a median income of $48,292 and an average income of $57,839, compared to $50,954 and $62,728 respectively in Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be around $52,938 for the median and $63,403 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Hamilton all place between the 16th and 27th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, containing 30.1% of residents (3,100 people), which matches the wider region where this group accounts for 30.3%. Although living expenses are moderate, leaving residents with 88.9% of their income, total disposable income is positioned at only the 22nd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hamilton (Vic.) had 4,338 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $235 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.0%. 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, residential structures in Hamilton consisted of 91.4% standalone houses and 8.6% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. The rate of home ownership in Hamilton was higher than in Regional Vic. at 43.3%, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (32.3%) or occupied by renters (24.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,083, which is much lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430. The median weekly rent was $235, compared to $285 in Regional Vic.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Hamilton are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hamilton (Vic.) counted 4,338 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 62.1%, consisting of couples with children at 22.7%, couples without children at 28.5%, and single parent households at 10.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.9%, with single-person households representing 35.8% and group households making up 2.1%. The median household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.3% of adults in Hamilton (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.3% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 2,365 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 989 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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The region presents educational challenges, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (18.3%) sitting well below the VIC average of 33.4%. This situation presents a difficulty as well as a possibility for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Technical and trade skills are prominent, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, which include advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (28.3%). Participation in study is high, with 25.2% of the population enrolled in formal education.
This proportion comprises 9.2% in primary schools, 8.0% in secondary schools, and 2.0% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hamilton (Vic.) reaches 71 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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An analysis of public transport reveals that there are 71 active stops in Hamilton. These stops are serviced by 6 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 207 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 308 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with driving remaining the primary mode at 91% and walking accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per home. A relatively low 8.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 29 trips daily across the transport network, which is equivalent to approximately 2 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.6% of residents in Hamilton (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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An evaluation by AreaSearch of mortality rates and chronic health conditions highlights notable challenges for Hamilton, with common illnesses affecting both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage being very low at approximately 48% of the population (~4,965 people). This is lower than the 50.5% coverage rate in Regional Vic. and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical issues in the area are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 11.3 and 9.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 61.6% of residents reported having no medical issues, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age population experiences significant health issues, showing high rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.0% of the population (2,681 people), which exceeds the 23.9% share in Regional Vic., with national rankings for health issues even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hamilton (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 91.6% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.9%) and English (31.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hamilton shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 91.3% of the population, 91.6% of residents born in Australia, and 96.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 53.9% of the population in Hamilton, compared to 47.3% in Regional Vic. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Hamilton are Australian (32.9%), English (31.4%), and Scottish (10.4%). Some other ethnic backgrounds show notable differences in representation: German is overrepresented at 5.5% in Hamilton compared to 3.5% regionally, Dutch is at 1.4% compared to 1.7% regionally, and Maori is at 0.5% compared to 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hamilton (Vic.) is 44, older than 78% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Hamilton is 44 years, which is close to the Regional Vic. median of 43 years and higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., Hamilton has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (12.2%) but a smaller share of people aged 45 - 54 (10.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 10.1% to 11.2% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 11.2% to 12.2%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 13.2% to 11.8%.
By 2041, Hamilton is projected to undergo significant changes in its age profile. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to lead this demographic change, growing by 24% (301 people) to reach 1,563 from 1,261. Conversely, the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 age brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hamilton (Vic.)
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 7 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 Aug 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 — 136 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,346 at the 2021 Census → 10,301 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 (217011421). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.