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Hastings - Somers has an estimated 23,829 residents, down from 23,970 at the 2021 Census. 318 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 219 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 estimated resident population of Hastings - Somers stands at approximately 23,829 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2021 Census total of 23,970 people, this represents a reduction of 141 people (0.6%). This demographic update is derived from ABS figures showing an estimated resident population of 23,796 as of June 2025 alongside 318 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With a density of 218 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space for inhabitants and future development capacity. The 0.6% contraction seen locally contrasts with the broader SA3 area, which recorded 2.0% growth over the same post-census timeframe.
Furthermore, recent population gains were largely underpinned by overseas migration, accounting for roughly 63.4% of aggregate increases. Projections for SA2 localities utilised by AreaSearch originate from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset released in 2024 using 2022 as its baseline. Where localities are omitted from that series, AreaSearch incorporates VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections published in 2023, applying weighted aggregation to transition growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth distributions from these aggregated models are likewise factored into projections for all regions spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic patterns, Hastings - Somers is projected to achieve an above median population growth relative to national statistical benchmarks, expanding by 3,440 persons through to 2041 from the latest annual ERP population numbers, which equates to a cumulative increase of 14.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
419 new dwellings have been approved in Hastings - Somers over the past five years, an average of 83 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 84 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Hastings - Somers have maintained a pace of roughly 83 new dwellings annually, totaling 419 homes across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Given local population contraction, incoming housing supply appears to satisfy local demand while presenting healthy selection for prospective purchasers. Newly constructed residences carry an average value of $555,000, which sits higher than broader regional averages and indicates an emphasis on quality developments. Concurrently, commercial building activity remains robust, with $83.8 million in commercial development approvals registered during this financial year.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential building activity in Hastings - Somers reaches roughly 75%, situating the district within the 42nd percentile across national benchmarks. This indicates more constrained buying possibilities and supports sustained demand for existing housing stock. Detached houses comprise 75.0% of upcoming residential projects while 25.0% consist of townhouses or apartments, reinforcing the low-density profile of the neighborhood and catering to families seeking spacious living. Reflecting this relatively restrained building pace, there are an estimated 349 people per dwelling approval across the region. Looking forward, the population of Hastings - Somers is projected to rise by 3,406 residents up to 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If ongoing building approval volumes remain unchanged, the delivery of new housing could fail to match population expansion, potentially fueling competition among buyers and bolstering property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hastings - Somers
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 30 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hastings - Somers, worth an estimated $4.24 billion. A further 123 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.4 billion. 35 are already under construction and 69 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning frameworks, public works, and capital investments play a decisive role in shaping local outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 infrastructure projects with direct relevance to the district. Among the most prominent developments underway or proposed are the Mornington Peninsula Residential Development Program, Hastings Foreshore Masterplan Implementation, Hastings Early Parenting Centre, and Hastings Town Centre Structure Plan.
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Women's Property Initiatives Hastings Affordable Housing
Women's Property Initiatives (WPI), with grant backing from Homes Victoria (Big Housing Build) and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, is delivering a permanent social and affordable housing development in Hastings. The project provides 24 energy-efficient 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes tailored for vulnerable women and single mothers, featuring private open spaces, landscaped communal areas, and high thermal performance. Construction is underway.
Crib Point Township Plan Refresh
Mornington Peninsula Shire refreshed the Crib Point Township Plan to revitalise the commercial and community hub around Disney Street and the railway precinct. The plan guides streetscape beautification, pedestrian and cycle link upgrades, village-scale retail improvements, and sensitive residential infill. It preserves the unique coastal bushland character of Crib Point while enhancing local civic infrastructure.
Peninsula Trail - Balnarring to Bittern Link
The Balnarring to Bittern Link is a key section of the Mornington Peninsula Shire's regional Peninsula Trail network running along the Frankston-Flinders Road corridor. The project provides a 3-metre-wide off-road shared pedestrian and cycling path connecting Bittern Railway Station to Balnarring village centre. Jointly funded by the Shire and the Victorian Government, trail construction is actively underway.
HMAS Cerberus Land Divestment Strategy
Proposed partial divestment of approximately 1,164 hectares of surplus Commonwealth land at HMAS Cerberus in Crib Point. The Department of Finance and Department of Defence are coordinating land-use transition planning focused on environmental conservation, recreation, and future community options.
Del Mar Estate
Del Mar is a boutique master-planned residential community featuring 20 single-level homes and townhouses in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula. The development incorporates 7-star energy-rated 2, 3, and 4-bedroom layouts designed for sustainable coastal living.
HMAS Cerberus Facilities Remediation and Refurbishment
Building remediation and facility refurbishment works planned across the retained operational areas of HMAS Cerberus to support ongoing Defence Force training, residential, and administrative operations.
Creswell Street East Development Contributions Plan (Amendment C295morn)
A local infrastructure delivery and funding framework gazetted under Amendment C295morn by the Mornington Peninsula Shire. The plan facilitates the construction of approximately 1,147 metres of sealed roads, comprehensive stormwater drainage, and municipal infrastructure across Creswell, Cooma, Glossop, and Denman Streets to service 66 residential allotments.
Stony Point Boat Ramp & Marine Precinct Expansion
Better Boating Victoria (BBV) and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council are delivering a comprehensive upgrade to the Stony Point boat ramp and coastal marine precinct on Western Port. The project includes rebuilding the multi-lane concrete boat ramp, constructing extended pontoon holding jetties, upgrading car and boat-trailer parking, and improving foreshore pedestrian connections. Marine civil construction is actively underway.
11,651 residents of Hastings - Somers are employed, from a labour force of 12,202. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 61.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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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The local labor market in Hastings Somers is characterized by a highly capable workforce, with key service industries being well represented. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, and there was an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the previous year. As of March 2026, 11,651 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.3% lower than the 4.8% rate recorded in Greater Melbourne. Workforce participation remains significantly below the Greater Melbourne benchmark, standing at 61.8% compared to 70.1% in the larger metropolitan area. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.4% of residents worked from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance. Public administration & safety stands out as a distinct area of specialization, capturing a local workforce share 2.6 times higher than the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.5% of employed locals, lagging the 10.1% seen in Greater Melbourne. Comparisons between the resident workforce and the Census working population indicate that local job opportunities within the immediate area remain relatively constrained. An examination of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 1.3% while the workforce base rose by 0.2%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage points decline in the unemployment rate. This performance varied from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labour force rose by 2.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term employment expectations can be evaluated using national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variance across individual industries. Weighting these sector forecasts against the occupational profile of Hastings - Somers indicates potential local employment gains of 5.9% across five years and 12.5% across ten years, representing an illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hastings - Somers is $1,407 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $751 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,076 a year against an average of $69,215. 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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Based on ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch, the Hastings - Somers SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $52,076 alongside an average of $69,215, placing it slightly above national standards though below Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $57,086 for median income and $75,873 for average income as of March 2026. Across household, personal, and family measures in Census data, local earnings sit in modest tiers between the 29th and 38th percentiles.
In terms of distribution, 30.8% of individuals (7,339 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with regional proportions of 32.8%. Cost-of-living constraints are marked, with only 83.9% of disposable income remaining after housing costs (placing the area at the 28th percentile), while SEIFA income rankings position the locality in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hastings - Somers had 8,976 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 1% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 23.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. 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 most recent Census, the dwelling landscape of Hastings - Somers was dominated by separate houses at 82.6%, with semi-detached properties, units, and other dwellings comprising 17.5%, compared to Melbourne metro where houses constituted 67.9% and other dwellings made up 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 39.2%, substantially exceeding Melbourne metro levels, while mortgaged residences accounted for 37.5% and rented properties represented 23.3%. Local financial commitments for housing were comparatively lower, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,733 and median weekly rents of $330, compared to $2,000 and $390 across Melbourne metro.
Nationally, local mortgage servicing costs compare favorably to the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents remain well below the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hastings - Somers counted 8,976 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 living arrangements at 69.6%, consisting of couples without children (29.6%), couples with children (26.7%), and single parent families (12.4%). Non-family households represent the remaining 30.4%, dominated by lone person households at 28.4% alongside group households at 2.0%. Across all homes, the median household size is 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.1% of adults in Hastings - Somers hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 2,166 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 983 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 attainment in the locality presents notable challenges, as the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (19.1%) sits well below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%, highlighting key avenues for educational development. Within higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 13.0%, postgraduate degrees account for 3.3%, and graduate diplomas stand at 2.8%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 42.1% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (29.8%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). Engagement across learning institutions is strong, with 28.0% of local inhabitants actively participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 10.1% attending primary education, 7.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hastings - Somers reaches 80 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 960 services a week. The typical home sits about 530 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Hastings - Somers consists of 80 active transport stops catering to bus networks. These facilities are served across 4 individual routes that deliver a total of 955 weekly passenger trips. Overall transit convenience is moderate, with locals residing an average of 534 meters from their closest stop. Given its predominantly residential profile, the majority of journeys involve outbound commuting, with private motor vehicles dominating at 86% alongside 10% walking. Vehicle availability averages 1.5 per dwelling, tracking above regional norms, while 17.4% of workers carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially affected by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit service frequency across the entire route network averages 136 trips per day, providing an average of approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.9% of residents in Hastings - Somers report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality rates point to notable health challenges in Hastings - Somers, with common conditions present across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage covers approximately 53% of the community (~12,700 people), slightly outperforming the national SA2 midpoint but trailing the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions form the primary medical diagnoses among residents, impacting 10.0 and 9.9% of the population respectively, while 62.9% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% regionally across Greater Melbourne. Chronic health issues are particularly evident among the working-age cohort.
Furthermore, seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.6% of residents (6,343 people), notably higher than the 15.1% share recorded in Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators broadly tracking wider national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hastings - Somers is largely Australian-born, at 84.0% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (30.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Hastings - Somers track below wider metropolitan benchmarks, with 84.0% of residents born in Australia, 89.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 39.8% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a notable presence at 0.1% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the primary lineages in Hastings - Somers are English (33.6% versus 20.1% regionally), Australian (30.9% versus 18.4% regionally), and Irish (8.5%).
Additional demographic variations include residents of Dutch heritage representing 2.0% locally (vs 1.2% regionally), Scottish ancestry accounting for 8.4% (vs 5.6%), and French heritage comprising 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hastings - Somers is 43. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 20.4% 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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Hastings - Somers features a distinctly mature demographic structure within its broader region. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 26.6% of all inhabitants compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 20.9% compared to the regional figure of 32.1%. Consequently, the median age has reached an estimated 43, rising from 42 at the 2021 Census and standing 6 years higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census, while the Australian national median was 38 at the same Census.
Since the Census, the fastest growing age bracket has been the retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding from 22.4% to an estimated 26.6%. Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical gain will remain in the retiree and elderly cohorts, increasing by 3,081 residents (49%) to 9,424, while cohorts of children and young adults as well as young to middle aged adults are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hastings - Somers
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2026 this month all 36 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 Oct 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 — 318 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,970 at the 2021 Census → 23,829 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 (214021379). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.