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Hawthorn East has an estimated 17,563 residents, up from 15,684 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,879 people, or 12.0%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. 190 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.7% of that increase. That puts 4,598 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 residing in Hawthorn East stands at approximately 17,563 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 1,879 people (12.0%) over the 15,684 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,541 in June 2025 alongside 190 validated new addresses identified following the Census. This population density reaches 4,597 persons per square kilometer, placing Hawthorn East within the highest 10% of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch and underlining the high demand for local property.
Furthermore, the suburb's 12.0% expansion rate outpaced both the SA3 area (6.6%) and the wider SA4 region, establishing it as an outperforming growth pocket. Inbound overseas migration served as the core growth engine, accounting for roughly 93.7% of all recent population additions. SA2 projections utilized by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset with a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases using weighted population aggregation models down to the SA2 tier. Projected age-cohort growth rates generated through this aggregation framework are subsequently applied to every territory for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic patterns, Hawthorn East is expected to achieve higher growth than the median of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, expanding by 2,221 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative rise of 12.5% across the 16 years.
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220 new dwellings have been approved in Hawthorn East over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential approvals across Hawthorn East have tracked at roughly 44 dwellings per annum, amounting to 220 homes in total. Across the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 through FY-26), roughly 3.8 new residents arrived for every dwelling built, causing demand to outpace new additions and fostering a competitive purchasing environment alongside upward pressure on pricing. Newly approved residential dwellings carry an average construction value of $1,210,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial development has remained vigorous, marked by $45.3 million in approved commercial projects during this financial year.
Per capita building approval volume in Hawthorn East sits 50.0% below regional average rates across Greater Melbourne, representing a marked lag in local construction. Such limited supply additions generally reinforce capital values and buyer competition for established stock. Building rates also trail national benchmarks, reflecting an established urban footprint and potential regulatory or planning limits. Approved residential construction is divided between 52.0% detached dwellings and 48.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering a balanced spectrum of attached dwelling styles suitable for both larger families and residents seeking smaller, accessible options. Current building approvals show a higher proportion of detached housing than the baseline recorded at the Census (32.0%), indicating persistent appetite for standalone houses even as urban consolidation continues. With approximately 363 people per dwelling approval, the local property landscape presents as a mature urban market. According to the latest quarterly analysis by AreaSearch, Hawthorn East is projected to gain 2,199 residents by 2041. If building volumes remain near current rates, additions to the housing stock will likely fall short of demographic expansion, reinforcing buyer competition and providing underlying support for dwelling prices.
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Development applications around Hawthorn East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hawthorn East, worth an estimated $1.12 billion. A further 157 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.9 billion. 45 are already under construction and 70 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, business parks & technology hubs and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital expenditure, major urban works, and planning developments play a pivotal role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has documented 28 projects within Hawthorn East that are expected to influence the area. Notable undertakings include the Camberwell Junction Activity Centre Development, Camberwell House, Nido Early School Hawthorn East, and the Hawthorn East Main Drain Upgrade, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Auburn Train and Tram Zone Activity Centre
Part of the Victorian Government Activity Centres Program to deliver 300,000 new homes by 2051. Planning controls were finalised in March 2026 via Amendment GC270 to allow increased density around Auburn Station. The approved plan specifies heights of 8 to 12 storeys in the commercial core, with selected areas reaching 16 storeys. Surrounding residential catchments within 800m allow for 3 to 6 storeys depending on lot size. The initiative aims to streamline approvals by removing VCAT appeal rights for developments that meet these new built form standards.
Nido Early School Hawthorn East
Construction of a premium 68-place early learning centre incorporating the adaptive reuse and extension of a heritage-listed Queen Anne villa. The project will provide Reggio Emilia inspired education for children from 6 weeks to school age with purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning spaces, atelier art studios, landscaped gardens and on-site kitchen facilities. The operator is targeting an opening in mid 2026, subject to final approvals.
Camberwell House
Developed by Above Zero and designed by Cera Stribley Architects, Camberwell House is an approved 12-storey mixed-use development at 697-699 Burke Road in the Camberwell Junction precinct. The project encompasses 36 luxury residential apartments, five levels of commercial office space, ground-level retail, and secure basement parking. The development received formal planning approval from the City of Boroondara in mid-2024.
Hawthorn East Main Drain Upgrade
Upgrading sections of the Hawthorn East Main Drain near Glenferrie Oval to address structural issues including brick separation and loss. The project will renew pipe sections to reduce flood risk and improve stormwater resilience. Investigative works commenced in June 2025.
442-444 Barkers Road Townhouses
Proposed residential townhouse development on a 4,570sqm site in Hawthorn East. The project has been designed by Ewert Leaf Architects with landscape architecture by Jack Merlo Landscape Architects. The proposal comprises 16 luxury two-storey townhouses with basement parking and resident amenities. The planning proposal remains subject to the Victorian planning approvals process, including permit amendment proceedings.
Glenferrie Place Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Glenferrie Place Plan to revitalise the Glenferrie precinct, creating a more vibrant and connected local economy. Key initiatives include urban greening, sustainable transport improvements, streetscape upgrades, and the ongoing transformation of the Columbia Street laneway into a safe, people-focused space with improved amenity, landscaping, and accessibility to the station.
141 Camberwell Road Mixed Use Development
A mixed-use development featuring a 10,249sqm NLA A-Grade office building with 360-degree views including the Melbourne CBD skyline, integrated with 365 residential apartments across 6 buildings ranging from 3 to 8 storeys. The development includes 304 car parking bays and an affordable housing component. Also known as CV@141 Camberwell Road, designed by Elenberg Fraser and built by Pamato Corporation. Located adjacent to the Camberwell Junction shopping precinct and within 300m of Camberwell Station.
Hawthorn Park
Completed $300 million landmark residential development comprising 368 residences across seven floors and five buildings featuring Melbourne's first sky bridge pool with glass bottom connecting buildings. Includes wellness centre with gym, yoga studio, rooftop retreat, residents' lounges, and 2,000sqm of Jack Merlo designed landscaping and parkland. Premium finishes include Miele/Gaggenau appliances, stone benchtops, and timber detailing. Designed by award-winning architects Rothelowman and built by Hickory Group. Winner of UDIA Victorian Design Excellence Award 2021. Completed early 2021 with 99% owner-occupier residences.
11,258 residents of Hawthorn East are employed, from a labour force of 11,610. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 75.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% 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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Hawthorn East features a highly qualified resident workforce characterized by substantial white-collar representation, an unemployment rate standing at just 3.0%, and a 2.3% gain in local employment over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,258, and the local jobless rate sat 1.7% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Concurrently, labor force engagement is elevated, exhibiting a participation rate of 75.3% versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census data showed 49.1% of local workers operating from home, an outcome partially shaped by pandemic-era operating conditions. Resident employment is primarily concentrated across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Hawthorn East demonstrates significant industry concentration in professional & technical fields, with local participation reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. By comparison, construction accounts for a comparatively small share of the workforce at 5.6%, compared with 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. A Census ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident reflects stronger local job availability than typically observed. An examination of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.3% while the labor pool grew by 2.5%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor supply gains of 2.3%, yielding an identical 0.2 percentage point increase. National workforce forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour trends within Hawthorn East. Spanning five and ten-year horizons, these industry forecasts were mapped against local occupational distributions. Across Australia, overall workforce expansion is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variance across individual sectors. When weighted against the resident employment base of Hawthorn East, these figures suggest local employment growth of 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this simple weighted model is provided for context and does not account for localized demographic shifts).
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Median household income in Hawthorn East is $2,228 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,228 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,020 a year against an average of $121,551. The average runs 74% 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO released for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Hawthorn East SA2 at $70,020, with an average of $121,551. These results sit well above national benchmarks, while Greater Melbourne averages $75,164 with a median of $57,688. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $76,756 for median earnings and $133,244 for the average. Findings from the 2021 Census place Hawthorn East between the 79th and 92nd percentiles nationwide across household, family, and individual income metrics.
In terms of earnings brackets, the single largest segment comprises 29.8% of residents (5,233 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 32.8%. High earnings capacity is evidenced by the 38.0% of households taking in weekly incomes above $3,000, which sustains local retail and consumer spending. While accommodation costs account for 15.1% of income, disposable earnings remain robust at the 79th percentile, placing the suburb in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hawthorn East had 6,631 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 32% detached houses and 50% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $411 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,492 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that residential housing in Hawthorn East consists of 32.0% houses alongside 68.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Greater Melbourne where houses make up 67.9% and other dwellings represent 32.1%. Outright home ownership matches the metropolitan level at 29.8%, with the remainder split between mortgaged properties (28.8%) and rented homes (41.4%). Local housing expenses are elevated, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,492 and median weekly rent standing at $411, exceeding Greater Melbourne metrics of $2,000 and $390 respectively. Compared to Australia as a whole, Hawthorn East exceeds both national mortgage repayments ($1,863) and median rental rates ($375).
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Hawthorn East counted 6,631 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,425 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 59.9% of all households in Hawthorn East, divided into couples without children (26.6%), couples with children (25.3%), and single parent families (6.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.1%, with lone person households representing 33.5% and group households making up 6.5%. Average occupancy stands at a median household size of 2.2 people, below the 2.6 figure recorded across Greater Melbourne.
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61.2% of adults in Hawthorn East hold a university qualification, including 37.6% with a bachelor degree and 18.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 7.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,797 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,153 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 Hawthorn East is exceptionally high, with 61.2% of persons aged 15+ holding university-level degrees, compared with 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% throughout VIC. This strong educational profile underpins the local economy's orientation toward professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees form the primary qualification at 37.6%, with postgraduate qualifications at 18.3% and graduate diplomas comprising 5.3%. Vocational training accounts for 17.0% of formal qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (7.8%). Engagement in formal study is widespread throughout Hawthorn East, with 30.3% of the community enrolled in an educational program.
By sector, 10.4% are undertaking tertiary studies, 7.8% are in primary school, and 7.1% are attending secondary school.
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Public transport in Hawthorn East reaches 41 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 in Hawthorn East includes 41 active stops encompassing a network of buses and lightrail. These facilities are served by 8 individual routes that generate 3,187 passenger trips each week. Transit access is favorable, with residents living an average of 220 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an established residential community, outbound travel is common, with private cars serving as the primary commute method at 69%, while trains accommodate 15% and walking represents 7%. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.9 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 49.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all active transit routes, services operate at an average rate of 455 trips each day, which translates to roughly 77 weekly departures per individual stop.
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73.3% of residents in Hawthorn East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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 assessments compiled by AreaSearch reveal positive health measures in Hawthorn East, with low rates of mortality and a notably low prevalence of chronic illness across all cohorts. Private health insurance participation is particularly high, covering approximately 79% of the population (13,839 people). In comparison, coverage rates stand at 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% across Australia. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic ailments noted locally, recorded among 7.6% and 7.9% of residents respectively, whereas 73.3% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, slightly above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 72.6%.
Working-age adults exhibit excellent health with minimal chronic disease burden. Residents aged 65 and over account for 15.7% of the community (2,760 people), displaying strong overall health indicators, though their national standing is slightly lower than that of the suburb's broader demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.0% of Hawthorn East residents were born overseas and 25.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.8%) and Australian (18.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Hawthorn East, where 32.0% of residents were born abroad and 25.3% use a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most widespread faith, accounting for 38.2% of residents. A notable demographic feature is the presence of Judaism, which represents 2.3% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental background and ancestry, the largest groups identified in Hawthorn East are English (22.8%), Australian (18.8%), and Chinese (9.9%). Other ancestral groups show distinct differences from metropolitan averages: French background stands at 0.8% locally (compared to 0.5% across the region), Greek ancestry represents 2.5% (versus 2.7%), and Sri Lankan ancestry accounts for 0.5% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hawthorn East is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.9% 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 demographic profile of Hawthorn East leans young and predominantly pre-family. As at August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 36.4% of all residents, compared to 32.1% in Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 26.7%, below the regional benchmark of 30.5%. The estimated median age in August 2026 was 35, representing a decrease from 36 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during the same Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred within the young to middle aged bracket, expanding from 34.5% to an estimated 36.4%.
Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that older residents (65+) will register the greatest expansion, increasing by 1,181 (43%) to reach 3,942, whereas the youth population is forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hawthorn East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 15 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 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 — 190 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,684 at the 2021 Census → 17,563 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 (207011152). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.