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Hawthorn - North has an estimated 10,910 residents, up from 9,890 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,020 people, or 10.3%. Overseas migration accounts for 86.4% of that increase. That puts 4,435 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Hawthorn - North stands at approximately 10,910 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,020 individuals (10.3%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,890 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,910 for June 2025 alongside 29 validated new addresses identified after the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 4,435 persons per square kilometer, placing the location within the top 10% of all areas analyzed nationwide by AreaSearch, indicating intense demand for local land.
The 10.3% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (6.6%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. The primary driver of this population expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 86.4% of the total demographic gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For SA2 areas where these details are unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA release, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to convert LGA figures to the SA2 level. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic patterns, population growth is projected to run just under the national median, with the location expected to add 1,172 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a cumulative increase of 10.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
68 new dwellings have been approved in Hawthorn - North over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, broadly in line with 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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Approximately 13 residential building approvals are granted annually in Hawthorn - North, amounting to a total of 68 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 11 approvals have been registered. Given that only 0.7 people moved to the neighborhood for every new home built during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand. This gives purchasers broader choices and facilitates population expansion that may outstrip current forecasts, with new homes averaging a construction cost of $1,301,000, pointing to a developer emphasis on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $3.5 million this financial year, suggesting a minor emphasis on business development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, building approvals in Hawthorn - North are significantly subdued, tracking 76.0% below regional average per person. This restricted flow of new housing generally aids demand and property values for existing residences. Construction levels also fall short of the national benchmark, reflecting the established character of the suburb and pointing to possible planning constraints. The mix of new construction consists of 42.0% detached houses and 58.0% multi-dwelling options like townhouses or apartments. This trend toward denser accommodation offers more affordable pathways to entry and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 1291 people for every residential approval, Hawthorn - North demonstrates a highly mature property market. Looking forward, Hawthorn - North is projected to add 1,172 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current levels, the volume of new housing could fall behind population growth, which is likely to increase buyer rivalry and support upward pressure on prices.
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Development applications around Hawthorn - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hawthorn - North, worth an estimated $178 million. A further 184 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.1 billion. 56 are already under construction and 82 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 infrastructure, major construction projects, and planning changes play a significant role in area performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include Scotch Hill Gardens, Richmond Riverside, Clyde Street Development, and the Eastern Freeway Upgrades: Hoddle Street to Burke Road, with the key details of relevant projects listed below.
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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.
Clyde Street Development
Development of 11 townhouses and 3 apartments at 733 High Street, Kew. Designed by MAArchitects, featuring contemporary architecture, private courtyards, and premium finishes. Located in a prime Kew location with strong connectivity to Melbourne CBD and local amenities.
Swinburne University Campus Heart Development
Multi-storey student-focused learning and social hub planned for Swinburne's Hawthorn campus, between the Library and BA buildings, designed by Architectus. The project was paused and rescoped after design work revealed flow-on impacts to the adjacent BA and Library buildings. Swinburne now intends to consider the BA, Atrium and Library as a single integrated precinct rather than proceed with the original standalone Campus Heart. The neighbouring Latelab and student hub at 27 John Street, a related next gen_campus project, was completed and opened in April 2025.
Eastern Freeway Upgrades: Hoddle Street to Burke Road
As part of the North East Link Program, this project involves a major overhaul of 6km of the Eastern Freeway. Key features include adding one new lane in each direction between Chandler Highway and Burke Road, building the final 6km of the dedicated Eastern Busway, and constructing a new walking and cycling bridge over the Yarra River. Major construction commenced in early 2026, with works in May 2026 including extensive piling operations, drainage works, and the installation of Intelligent Transport System technology.
Hawthorn Station Activity Centre Development
As part of the Victorian Government's Stage 1 Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program, this urban renewal project covers the Hawthorn, Glenferrie, and Auburn station precincts. The plans were formally approved and gazetted in March 2026, establishing legally binding Built Form Overlays. The initiative facilitates increased housing density by allowing building heights up to 16 storeys in specific 'core' sites near transport hubs, while maintaining heritage protections and sunlight access for key open spaces like St James Park.The program aims to deliver approximately 1500 new dwellings through standardized infrastructure contributions to support local community growth.
Michael Tuck Stand and Glenferrie Oval Revitalisation
Revitalisation of the heritage-listed Michael Tuck Stand and Glenferrie Oval in Hawthorn into a shared community sporting hub. The 30 million dollar project, jointly funded by the City of Boroondara and the Australian Football Facilities Fund, will refurbish the three-level Moderne-style grandstand to provide multipurpose community spaces, band rehearsal rooms, a kiosk with outdoor seating, and unisex sporting amenities. Sportsground works include four new 30-metre lighting poles meeting AFL community level standards, an upgraded playing surface with new drainage and irrigation, and coaches boxes to support junior Australian Rules football, senior womens football and junior cricket.Early structural rectification works inside the stand are complete and a new 500 square metre landscaped open space on the former Ferguson Stand site opened in July 2024. Stage 3 community consultation on the draft designs concluded in September 2025 with majority support, and schematic designs are being progressed with sporting clubs and community tenants. Major construction is on track to begin in late 2026 with completion expected by 2028.
Kew Library Upgrade
City of Boroondara is undertaking essential upgrades to the existing modernist Kew Library building, with construction commencing April 2026. Rather than demolishing and rebuilding, Council resolved in early 2025 to retain the existing structure and focus on maintenance and modernisation. Works include a new roof and sewer, electric heating and cooling, electrical switchboard upgrades, and improvements to lighting, shelving, carpet and Wi-Fi. The library closed on 1 March 2026 with a temporary service operating from Kew Court House at 188 High Street until the library reopens in early 2027.A longer-term master plan is also being developed with community input, to be shared for feedback in mid-2026. The Victorian Government contributed a $550,000 grant through its Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.
Holiday Inn Melbourne Richmond
An eight-storey mixed-use development featuring a 160-room Holiday Inn hotel and 10 boutique 1-bedroom residential apartments. The project includes a ground floor car showroom, premium office spaces, gym, function center, and an 'Open Lobby' concept combining dining and business facilities. Designed by RotheLowman and C Kairouz Architects, the building replaces the former SEN Radio building and celebrates Richmond's industrial heritage with a contemporary design and public plaza.
7,065 residents of Hawthorn - North are employed, from a labour force of 7,359. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 75.4%. 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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The local workforce in Hawthorn - North is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of workers in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 4.0%, and a 2.6% rise in estimated employment over the past year. In March 2026, there were 7,065 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.8% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%. The workforce participation rate is exceptionally high at 75.4% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census responses indicate that a significant 49.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of Covid-19 restrictions.
The major employment industries for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a clear specialization in professional & technical services, where the share of employment is 1.8 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction has a minor footprint, employing 4.7% of workers compared to 9.7% across the region. A ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher than average availability of local jobs. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 2.6% and the total labor force expanded by 2.5%, which led to a 0.1 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Hawthorn - North. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Hawthorn - North could rise by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Hawthorn - North is $2,300 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,215 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,076 a year against an average of $127,336. The average runs 87% 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Hawthorn - North SA2 was $68,076, while the average income stood at $127,336. These figures place the area in the top national percentiles, compared to Melbourne-wide figures of $57,688 for median and $75,164 for average. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $74,625 for median and $139,586 for average income. Census data shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Hawthorn - North are elevated, ranking between the 83rd and 91st percentiles nationally.
The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, containing 29.1% of residents (3,174 people), which aligns with the metropolitan trend where 32.8% of the population falls into this category. The large proportion of high-income earners (39.6% earning over $3,000/week) shows substantial financial strength across the community. Housing costs consume 14.9% of income, while strong personal earnings place local residents in the 83rd percentile for disposable income, and the suburb's SEIFA ranking for income falls in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hawthorn - North had 4,051 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 28% detached houses and 49% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $401 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. 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 landscape in Hawthorn - North consisted of 28.2% houses and 71.7% other dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing types. This contrasts with the metropolitan Melbourne profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hawthorn - North matched the metropolitan rate at 30.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (25.7%) or occupied by renters (43.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,800 was considerably higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $401 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
From a national perspective, mortgage commitments in Hawthorn - North are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hawthorn - North counted 4,051 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,469 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 58.5%, consisting of couples with children at 24.6%, couples without children at 26.4%, and single parents with children at 6.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.5%, with lone person households representing 33.6% and group living situations representing 7.9% of the total. The median size of households is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.9% of adults in Hawthorn - North hold a university qualification, including 37.5% with a bachelor degree and 17.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 7.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 472 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,166 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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Attainment levels for education in Hawthorn - North are significantly higher than broader averages, with 59.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This educational lead positions the community well to benefit from knowledge-sector employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 37.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 17.3% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational qualifications account for 16.6% of credentials among those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 7.5%. Enrolment rates in education are elevated, with 33.2% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 14.0% in higher education, 6.8% in primary schools, and 6.8% enrolled in secondary schools.
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Public transport in Hawthorn - North reaches 25 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 7,800 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 transport services in Hawthorn - North feature 25 active stops, consisting of a combination of lightrail and bus options. These locations are served by 10 separate routes, which support 7,762 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 219 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the principal method at 63%, followed by train travel at 14% and walking at 11%. Car ownership averages 0.9 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 49.3%, work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by COVID-19 factors. Service schedules show an average of 1,108 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 310 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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73.4% of residents in Hawthorn - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 80.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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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Public health metrics reveal positive outcomes in Hawthorn - North, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, which show very low rates of common medical conditions across all age cohorts. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 80% of the population (8,771 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.0 and 7.8% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 73.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age cohort shows strong health markers with a low rate of chronic disease. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 14.9% of the population (1,628 people), and health outcomes for this group are highly positive, with national comparisons reflecting those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.9% of Hawthorn - North residents were born overseas and 18.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.2%) and Australian (20.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hawthorn - North displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 25.9% of residents born outside Australia and 18.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 40.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in Hawthorn - North are English at 25.2% of the population, which sits above the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 20.2%, and Irish at 11.5%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
Other key variations in ethnic backgrounds include Hungarian ancestry at 0.5% of the population (compared to 0.3% across the region), Polish at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hawthorn - North is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 42.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Hawthorn - North is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and younger than the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Melbourne, the area has a high proportion of people aged 15 - 24 (20.6%) but a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (7.4%). The concentration of residents aged 15 - 24 is well above the national level of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has fallen by 1.2 years, declining from 35 to 34.
The 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 15.8% to 20.6% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age group rose from 19.7% to 22.1%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 9.4% to 7.4% and the 35 to 44 cohort fell from 13.8% to 11.9%. Population projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to see the largest increase of 19%, adding 447 people to reach 2,863, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hawthorn - North
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 Jun 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,890 at the 2021 Census → 10,910 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 (207011519). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.