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Hampton has an estimated 19,551 residents, up from 18,200 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,351 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 298 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 85.4% of that increase. That puts 3,442 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 population of Hampton stands at approximately 19,551 in May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 18,200 people, this represents an expansion of 1,351 people (7.4%). This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 19,524 alongside 298 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With a density of 3,442 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 7.4% since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (6.0%), establishing it as a local growth leader.
The primary driver of this population increase was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 85.4% of the total demographic gains in recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch adopts projections released in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. Where such data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to translate population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is projected to experience population growth above the national median, with an estimated increase of 2,574 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a total growth of 13.0% over the 16 years.
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1,417 new dwellings have been approved in Hampton over the past five years, an average of 283 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 264 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 112, 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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Approvals for residential properties in Hampton have averaged approximately 283 annually, with 1,417 homes approved throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 103 registered during FY-26 so far. Because only 0.4 new residents were added per year for each built dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of housing supply matches or exceeds local demand, increasing options for buyers and supporting population growth potential above baseline forecasts, with new homes constructed at an average value of $556,000, indicating that developers are prioritizing high-end offerings for the premium segment.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $10.2 million have been recorded during the current financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity. Per capita development activity in Hampton is 56.0% higher than in Greater Melbourne, presenting home buyers with a wider array of options. This level of activity is notably higher than the national average, showcasing strong builder interest in the locality. The mix of new construction consists of 9.0% detached dwellings and 91.0% medium and high-density housing options. This emphasis on denser housing configurations yields more accessible price points and accommodates downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a major departure from the existing housing stock (which currently stands at 61.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of development sites as well as evolving lifestyle choices and budget constraints. The area averages approximately 64 people for each dwelling approval, pointing to a growing market. Demographic forecasts suggest that Hampton will add 2,547 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially enabling population growth to outstrip current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hampton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 28 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hampton, worth an estimated $1.17 billion. A further 151 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $50.2 billion. 54 are already under construction and 56 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key factors influencing local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 34 projects that are expected to affect the local area. Prominent examples include the Hampton Community Hub, the Bluff Road Hampton East Housing Development, the Bayside Park Improvement and Habitat Linkage Plan, and the Hampton Public Land Masterplan, with details on the most significant projects provided in the list below.
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Hampton Community Hub
The Hampton Community Hub is a multi-purpose intergenerational precinct designed to centralise community services in Hampton. The project involves consolidating the Hampton Library, Community Centre, Playhouse Theatre, and Maternal and Child Health services into a single modern facility at the Willis Street site. Current 2025-2026 activity includes the development of a pocket park at the nearby 6A Willis Street site as an interim community space while the larger hub project remains in the long-term feasibility and design phase.
Hampton Primary School Upgrade and Modernisation
Victorian School Building Authority upgrade comprising a new gymnasium, performing arts centre, additional classrooms, relocation of an existing modular building and associated site works to modernise Hampton Primary School. Construction is underway with completion forecast for Q2 2027. Total project funding announced is AUD 9.8 million including earlier planning funding.
Hampton Public Land Masterplan
A comprehensive long-term strategic plan by Bayside City Council adopted in June 2021 to revitalize public land in Hampton. The masterplan provides direction for 13 Council-owned sites including library, community centre, maternal and child health services, civic plaza, and integrated community hub. The plan proposes the creation of a centralized community precinct to improve public open spaces, car parking, and community facilities to meet the future needs of the growing population, with a focus on creating an intergenerational facility for community gathering.
Ocean House
Ocean House is a boutique residential project delivering 18 luxury 2 and 3 bedroom apartments near Hampton Street and the bay. Construction is underway with structure complete; builder Sinjen Group is progressing facade and fitout works toward move in from August 2026. The team includes developer Carpe Group with project partner INT.RE and architect Martin Friedrich Architects.
Hampton Street Activity Centre Enhancement
Bayside City Council is investing in urban design and placemaking improvements across the Hampton Street Major Activity Centre, including streetscape upgrades, enhanced pedestrian facilities, outdoor dining areas, public open space creation, and a new pocket park at 6A Willis Street on the former Scout Hall site. The program is supported by $2.1 million in the 2026-27 budget as part of a $16.3 million four-year Activity Centre investment, alongside a Hampton Urban Design Framework currently being developed.
Bluff Road Hampton East Housing Development
A major Big Housing Build redevelopment of the Bluff Road housing site replacing 146 older dwellings with 285 new social, affordable, and market rental homes. The project includes a mix of 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments and townhouses across 8 buildings (2-4 storeys), new parks, landscaped gardens, a cafe, social enterprise space, multi-purpose community room, community garden, children's play area, picnic area, civic space and an on-site community housing provider. All homes feature 5-star Green Star rating and 7-star NatHERS average rating for energy efficiency.Delivered through Ground Lease Model 2 partnership with Building Communities, the development aims to create a more integrated and vibrant community with completion expected late 2026.
Hampton Hill Apartments
Boutique luxury apartment development featuring 32 residences with contemporary design by Woods Bagot architects. Mindfully designed to achieve 7.5-star energy rating with predominantly 2 and 3 bedroom apartments expressing modern values of light, air and openness through contemporary masonry and bronzed metal forms. Over 70% sold with construction commenced.
Hampton Ltd
Hampton Ltd is a boutique residential development consisting of 20 apartments and 3 townhomes across three distinct buildings. Each building offers a unique character and arrival experience, with two and three-bedroom residences designed for luxury living. The project features high-end finishes, expansive floorplans, and is located in a desirable Bayside suburb, close to amenities, beaches, and transport.
10,436 residents of Hampton are employed, from a labour force of 11,012. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 66.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,372, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and stable employment patterns over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,436, while the unemployment rate sat 0.5% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate was slightly lower than typical (66.8% versus 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census data indicated that a high 50.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality exhibits a clear specialization in the professional & technical sector, with its employment share reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, employing only 2.5% of the local workforce compared to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. This largely residential locality appears to provide a low number of local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of Census working population against resident population. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that in the year ending March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 0.3% while total employment fell by 0.3%, keeping the unemployment rate stable. During the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labour force grow by 2.3%, and unemployment climb by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective employment demand in Hampton. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile 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 local workforce profile suggests Hampton's employment base could expand by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population projections).
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Median household income in Hampton is $2,415 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,033 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,509 a year against an average of $118,041. The average runs 75% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that personal income in the Hampton SA2 ranks among the highest in the country, with a median of $67,509 and an average of $118,041. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $74,003 (median) and $129,397 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Hampton are elevated, placing between the 81st and 88th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 31.8% of the population (6,217 individuals) falls into the $4000+ weekly earnings bracket, contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 32.8%. This high concentration of high-income earners (43.0% earning more than $3,000/week) shows substantial financial strength in the Hampton community. High housing costs account for 15.3% of income, yet strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 87th percentile, and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hampton had 6,856 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 17% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $471 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Hampton consisted of 61.0% houses and 39.0% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro where houses made up 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Home ownership rates in Hampton were notably higher than the metropolitan average at 38.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (35.4%) or rented (26.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 was well above the metropolitan median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $471 compared to Melbourne metro's $390.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Hampton exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are also significantly higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hampton counted 6,856 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,365 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the largest category at 71.4% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 36.7%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single-parent households at 9.4%. The remaining 28.6% consists of non-family households, which includes lone-person households at 26.4% and group households at 2.2%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.2% of adults in Hampton hold a university qualification, including 31.2% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 11.1% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 1,000 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,133 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 level of education in Hampton is considerably higher than average benchmarks, with 48.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 33.4% in VIC. This educational pattern positions the local population well for professional roles in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational training accounts for 22.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split equally between advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (11.1%). Participation in education is high, with 30.9% of the local population currently enrolled in a course of study.
This cohort comprises 9.5% in primary school, 9.3% in secondary school, and 7.2% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Hampton reaches 85 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the area include 85 active bus stops operating within Hampton. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, which together provide 2,985 passenger journeys each week. Public transport access is high, with residents living an average of 167 meters from the nearest stop. As Hampton is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 82%, followed by train travel at 8% and walking at 4%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home.
A high proportion of residents, 50.0%, worked from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related travel restrictions). Service frequency across all routes averages 426 journeys per day, which represents approximately 35 weekly journeys for each individual transport stop.
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71.8% of residents in Hampton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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Health indicators show excellent outcomes in Hampton, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, which reveals a low rate of common health issues across all age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is high at approximately 78% of the population (15,347 people). This is higher than the 56.7% rate observed in Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 7.5% and 7.1% of the population, respectively, while 71.8% of residents reported having no long-term health issues compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Health measures for residents under 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.4% of the population (3,992 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne. The health status of these older residents is strong, with national comparisons aligning closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.8% of Hampton residents were born overseas and 16.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.9%) and Australian (21.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hampton exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 16.4% of residents using a non-English language at home and 28.8% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 45.9% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation in comparison to Greater Melbourne is Judaism, which accounts for 1.4% of local residents compared to 1.0% across the metropolitan area. Regarding ancestry (referring to the birth country of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Hampton are English, representing 27.9% of the population (above the metropolitan average of 20.1%), Australian at 21.2%, and Irish at 9.2%.
There are also differences in the proportions of other backgrounds, with Russian backgrounds representing 1.1% of the population (versus 0.4% in the metropolitan area), Polish at 1.3% (versus 0.8%), and Greek at 2.8% (versus 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hampton is 43. 23.0% 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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The median age of 43 years in Hampton is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Residents aged 55 - 64 make up a relatively large share of the population (14.7%), while those aged 25 - 34 represent a smaller proportion (8.8%) compared to Greater Melbourne. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.5% to 14.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket has increased from 5.7% to 7.1%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 16.3% to 14.4% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.0% to 11.5%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to shifts in the age profile, with the 65 to 74 age group projected to grow by 616 people (30%), rising from 2,060 to 2,677. The combined age groups of 65 and over are expected to represent 63% of the total population growth, showing an aging population trend. Conversely, the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hampton
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 28 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 — 298 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,200 at the 2021 Census → 19,551 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 (208011172). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.