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Hawthorn - South has an estimated 13,570 residents, up from 11,957 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,613 people, or 13.5%. 401 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.8% of that increase. That puts 4,214 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic analysis by AreaSearch estimates the population of Hawthorn - South at approximately 13,570. Compared to the 11,957 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,613 people (13.5%). This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 13,562 as of June 2025 alongside 401 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. Hawthorn - South exhibits a density of 4,214 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of all areas analyzed nationwide by AreaSearch and highlighting high local land demand.
Outpacing both the wider SA4 region and the local SA3 area (6.6%), the locality's 13.5% growth since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional frontrunner. Recent population gains have been overwhelmingly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 96.8% of total growth. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 areas lack coverage from these datasets, AreaSearch applies 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA metrics to SA2 levels through weighted population growth aggregations. These aggregations also provide age-bracket growth trajectories across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the locality is forecast to experience population growth above the median across Australian statistical areas, adding 2,076 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing an overall increase of 15.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
836 new dwellings have been approved in Hawthorn - South over the past five years, an average of 167 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 167 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 7% 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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Across the past 5 financial years, residential approvals in Hawthorn - South have totaled 836 homes, averaging roughly 167 dwellings annually. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), construction has generated only 0.2 new residents per dwelling each year on average, indicating that additions to housing stock match or surpass local demand, expanding options for purchasers and providing room for demographic expansion above current projections. The average construction value of newly approved properties sits at $799,000, reflecting building activity focused toward the higher-end market. In addition, commercial construction has seen moderate momentum, recording $14.3 million in approvals during this financial year.
Per capita construction activity in Hawthorn - South stands 146.0% above Greater Melbourne, substantially exceeding national averages and highlighting robust builder sentiment while broadening options for prospective buyers. The pipeline of recent approvals comprises 93.0% medium and high-density housing alongside 7.0% detached houses. This emphasis on higher-density formats provides more accessible purchasing tiers, appealing to first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also diverges markedly from the current local profile of 22.0% houses, reflecting constrained land supply along with changing accommodation needs and affordability pressures. With around 266 people per dwelling approval, the precinct retains capacity for further expansion. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Hawthorn - South is projected to add 2,068 residents leading up to 2041. Ongoing construction trends suggest that upcoming residential supply will comfortably absorb projected demand, maintaining favorable market opportunities for purchasers and enabling population gains that could exceed prevailing expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hawthorn - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hawthorn - South, worth an estimated $1.08 billion. A further 172 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.6 billion. 57 are already under construction and 76 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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 urban performance is heavily shaped by major developments, strategic planning, and infrastructure upgrades. Within Hawthorn - South, AreaSearch has highlighted 34 projects anticipated to influence the local area. Among the prominent initiatives are Hawthorn Station Activity Centre Development, Michael Tuck Stand and Glenferrie Oval Revitalisation, Hawthorn Park, and Audrey Auburn, with the most significant works outlined below.
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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.
Scotch Hill Gardens
Scotch Hill Gardens is a major Hamton residential redevelopment of the former University of Melbourne Hawthorn campus in the Scotch Hill precinct. The project comprises six boutique residential buildings with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences, extensive landscaped gardens, retained mature trees, wellness and resident amenities, and a display gallery at 147 Robinson Road. A planning permit has been issued and amended, Brady Constructions has been appointed builder, demolition is complete and site works are progressing.
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.
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.
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.
Echo Hawthorn (Passive House Townhouses)
Australia's first off-the-plan certified Passive House project featuring 8 north-facing townhouses with private lifts and garages. Targeting net-zero energy outcomes with sustainable building materials.
Residential Project At Former University Of Melbourne'S Hawthorn Campus
Hamton Property Group's residential development includes 350 luxury apartments and 206 social and affordable housing units. Designed by Woods Bagot, the project emphasizes sustainability, aiming for a 5 Star Green Star rating, 7 NatHERS, Climate Active certification as Net Zero.
9,075 residents of Hawthorn - South are employed, from a labour force of 9,515. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 77.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% 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 - South is characterized by a well-educated labor pool with significant concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate standing at 4.6%, and an estimated annual employment increase of 1.9%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 9,075, with joblessness tracking 0.1% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Labor force participation is particularly elevated at 77.8%, well above the 70.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Furthermore, 49.8% of workers reported working from home during the Census, although conditions surrounding Covid-19 lockdowns must be factored in. Resident employment is primarily centered within professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Professional & technical roles demonstrate pronounced local concentration, capturing a proportion 1.7 times the broader regional rate. By comparison, construction is comparatively underrepresented, accounting for 5.0% of local workers relative to the 9.7% regional benchmark. As of the Census, the presence of 0.8 workers per resident points to an above-average availability of jobs situated locally. An evaluation of ABS and SALM statistics by AreaSearch indicates that in the year leading to March 2026, Hawthorn - South recorded a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 2.5% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeline, Greater Melbourne registered employment gains of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.3%, lifting its jobless rate by 0.2 percentage points. National projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labor demand in Hawthorn - South over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce size is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the industry distribution in Hawthorn - South indicates potential employment growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hawthorn - South is $2,055 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,207 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,628 a year against an average of $126,497. 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 shows that taxpayers in the Hawthorn - South SA2 earned a median income of $67,628 and an average income of $126,497, placing the community in the top percentile nationwide against Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Following a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $74,134 for median income and $138,666 for average income as of March 2026. According to the Census 2021, personal weekly income reached $1,207, ranking at the 91st percentile across the nation.
In terms of earnings distribution, 32.4% of residents (4,396 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely tracking the 32.8% seen across the surrounding region. Furthermore, 32.0% of local households generate weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, underpinning solid consumer capacity. While housing expenses absorb 15.5% of income, substantial remuneration sustains disposable earnings at the 69th percentile, with the district securing a position in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hawthorn - South had 5,425 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 22% detached houses and 66% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the housing composition of Hawthorn - South consisted of 77.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) and 22.1% houses, contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses constituted 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 25.8%, trailing Melbourne metro levels, while 25.7% of properties were held under a mortgage and 48.5% were occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $2,100 and weekly rent averaged $400, both exceeding Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390. On a national scale, mortgage costs in Hawthorn - South substantially surpass the Australian median of $1,863 per month, and local rents sit above the national benchmark of $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hawthorn - South counted 5,425 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,157 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent 50.8% of all households in the area, divided into couples without children (25.2%), couples with children (18.6%), and single parent families (5.1%). The remaining 49.2% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily single-person households at 41.4% alongside group households at 7.8%. The typical household size stands at 2.0 people, which is more compact than the 2.6 recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.0% of adults in Hawthorn - South hold a university qualification, including 37.3% with a bachelor degree and 19.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 7.2% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,172 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,156 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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Academic credentials in Hawthorn - South rank exceptionally high, as 62.0% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% in Australia, establishing strong human capital for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 37.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.3% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%. In addition, vocational education accounts for 16.3% of qualifications for persons aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (7.2%). Current academic engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 31.2% of the population actively attending formal schooling or university.
By level of study, 13.7% attend tertiary education, 6.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.6% are engaged in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hawthorn - South reaches 48 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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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Transit analysis identifies 48 active transport stops throughout Hawthorn - South, providing connectivity via buses and lightrail across 11 individual routes that generate a combined 4,252 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility across the precinct is rated as excellent, with local residents situated an average of 154 meters from their closest transit point. Because the suburb is predominantly residential, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles serve as the main mode of transport at 60%, while 17% commute by train and 9% choose walking. Car ownership averages 0.7 vehicles per dwelling, trailing the regional benchmark.
In addition, 49.8% of workers conducted their duties from home as recorded in the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 conditions. Overall network frequency averages 607 trips per day across the collective route network, representing roughly 88 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.0% of residents in Hawthorn - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 79.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic condition rates and mortality statistics, Hawthorn - South exhibits exceptional health indicators, marked by a minimal presence of typical medical conditions across every demographic cohort. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 80% of all residents (10,842 people), surpassing both the Greater Melbourne level of 56.7% and the 55.7% national average. Among recorded health conditions in the locality, mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent, affecting 8.7 and 7.8% of the population respectively. In contrast, 73.0% of inhabitants reported no diagnosed ailments, higher than the 72.6% benchmark in Greater Melbourne.
Working-age individuals maintain strong vitality with minimal chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 13.8% of residents (1,878 people), below the 15.1% proportion in Greater Melbourne, with older cohorts registering favorable overall health metrics consistent with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.1% of Hawthorn - South residents were born overseas and 24.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.0%) and Australian (18.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Culturally, Hawthorn - South displays greater diversity than most comparable markets, as 32.1% of residents were born abroad and 24.3% communicate in a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, encompassing 37.3% of the local community. A notable concentration is also observed for Judaism, which represents 1.3% of the populace compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental birthplace, the leading backgrounds in Hawthorn - South include English at 24.0%, Australian at 18.2%, and Other at 10.0%. Variations are also apparent across other cultural backgrounds, with Scottish heritage represented at 9.0% (vs 5.6%), Polish at 1.0% (vs 0.8% regionally), and Sri Lankan ancestry accounting for 0.6% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hawthorn - South is 33, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 44.6% 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 makeup of Hawthorn - South leans young and primarily pre-family. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that 39.5% of the population consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), exceeding the 32.1% share across Greater Melbourne, whereas middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) account for 18.8%, lower than the regional level of 22.3%. The estimated median age sits at 33 as at August 2026, declining from 34 at the 2021 Census, which was 4 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and lower than the national median of 38 at the same Census.
Following the Census, middle aged and young retiree cohorts shifted downward from 20.2% of residents to an estimated 18.8%. Projections through to 2041 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will see the largest growth, rising by 901 residents (48%) to reach 2,779, while children and young adults are expected to experience a reduction over the identical timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hawthorn - South
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 14 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 Jul 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 — 401 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,957 at the 2021 Census → 13,570 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 (207011520). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.