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Heidelberg - Rosanna has an estimated 16,963 residents, up from 16,039 at the 2021 Census — a change of 924 people, or 5.8%. 164 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 99.8% of that increase. That puts 2,663 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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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Heidelberg - Rosanna stands at approximately 16,963 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 924 people (5.8%) from the 16,039 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 16,925 from June 2025 combined with 164 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The region has a density of 2,663 persons per square kilometer, which places it in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The area's 5.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (5.5%), establishing it as a local growth leader.
This population gain was almost entirely generated by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of growth in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. Where these projections are unavailable, calculations rely on the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted by aggregating population growth from LGA to SA2 levels using a weighted system. Age bracket growth trends derived from these consolidations are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, the area is projected to experience remarkable growth that ranks in the top 10 percent nationwide, with the population forecast to rise by 7,668 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 45.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
421 new dwellings have been approved in Heidelberg - Rosanna over the past five years, an average of 84 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 71 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 148, running ahead of 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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An average of approximately 84 new home approvals have been granted annually in Heidelberg - Rosanna, amounting to 421 residential properties over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 136 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.7 new residents arriving per completed home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction is successfully matching or outperforming local demand. This trend provides purchasers with diverse choices and supports population expansion beyond initial projections. These new residences carry an average building cost of $446,000, which is higher than regional averages and points to a focus on premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $28.1 million have been registered in the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial expansion. Compared to the wider Greater Melbourne region, Heidelberg - Rosanna records roughly three-quarters of the per-capita rate of new residential approvals, placing it in the 69th percentile of all locations analyzed nationwide. The breakdown of new residential construction is 30.0% detached houses and 70.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density housing offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current residential makeup of 62.0% houses, indicating a decrease in available development land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability constraints. The ratio of approximately 236 people for every residential approval reflects the characteristics of a low density area. Projections indicate that Heidelberg - Rosanna will gain 7,630 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Should the current pace of development persist, the supply of new homes may lag behind population growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and foster stronger price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Heidelberg - Rosanna
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Heidelberg - Rosanna, worth an estimated $1.55 billion. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $190.6 billion. 30 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major projects, and urban planning initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 23 projects that are expected to influence the area. Principal developments include the Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, the Rosanna Village Masterplan & Redevelopment, The Austin Heidelberg, and Bulle Apartments, with key details provided below.
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Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Victorian Government funded $275 million expansion of Austin Hospital's emergency department in Heidelberg. Main works are underway to deliver a new three-storey emergency department, refurbishment within the existing hospital footprint, up to 29 additional treatment spaces, a dedicated paediatric emergency zone, improved clinical administration areas, expanded staff amenities and an upgraded short stay unit. The project will support around 30,000 additional emergency presentations each year while Austin Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women remain operational during staged construction.
Bell Street Mall Neighbourhood Activity Centre Masterplan
Masterplan and Design Guide to revitalise Bell Street Mall. Includes new public spaces, well-designed higher-density housing, preserving historic character, promoting economic growth, and urban design frameworks for building heights and landscaping. The Masterplan was adopted in December 2025 with works to improve signage, shopfronts, seating, lighting, and murals scheduled to begin in late 2026.
Heidelberg Structure Plan (Heidelberg Central Precinct)
The Heidelberg Structure Plan is a 20-year strategic framework guiding the evolution of the Heidelberg Major Activity Centre (MAC) into a State Significant health precinct. Gazetted in March and April 2026 under Amendments C172 and GC270, the plan applies new Activity Centre Zones (ACZ2) and Housing Choice and Transport Zones to manage built form, preserve heritage, and coordinate growth across six diverse precincts.
The Austin Heidelberg
Luxury 8-level mixed-use development with 126 apartments, ground-floor retail/cafe, and rooftop terrace directly opposite Austin/Mercy hospitals and Burgundy Street retail precinct.
Manningham Road Interchange
A major new interchange in Bulleen forming part of the North East Link tunnels project. The interchange features a simplified design with entry and exit ramps that will redirect 14,700 vehicles each day from Bulleen Road into the tunnel system, returning local roads to the community while preserving the historic River Red Gum on Bridge Street. As of May 2026, the Spark Joint Venture team has completed the final base slab pour on the northbound ramp (using 272 tonnes of reinforcement steel and 956 cubic metres of concrete), with the final plenum slab pour on the southbound ramp also complete.Crews are progressing 24/7 tunnel ramp excavation and have assembled the 550 tonne gantry crane to retrieve the Tunnel Boring Machines. Eastbound traffic was successfully shifted onto new permanent Manningham Road lanes in late January 2026, and a Longitudinal Egress Passage precast panel will be installed before the northbound ramp opens to construction crews. The interchange will connect the Manningham Cut and Cover box to the SEM tunnel and is scheduled to open with the broader North East Link in 2028.
Rosanna Village Masterplan & Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Rosanna Village precinct featuring a new 1,300 sqm two-storey Rosanna Library integrated with a new Woolworths supermarket. The mixed-use community hub includes indoor and outdoor reading spaces, a children's area, bookable study rooms, podcasting studios, Maternal and Child Health services, and a toy library, along with streetscape upgrades on Turnham Avenue.
Heidelberg Heights Collection
Boutique 28-townhouse development offering 3- and 4-bedroom architect-designed residences in central Heidelberg Heights. The developer, Sunkin Property Group, has an exclusive partnership with SK Construction for delivery of its projects. The original completion date was 2025.
North East Link
Major Victorian road program completing the missing link in Melbourne's orbital freeway network. It includes twin 6.5 km road tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen, upgrades to the Eastern Freeway and M80 Ring Road, Melbourne's first dedicated Eastern Busway, new and upgraded walking and cycling paths, new parklands, wetlands and sports facility upgrades. Major construction is underway, including tunnelling, the Bulleen interchange, Eastern Freeway works and M80 Ring Road Completion works, with the program planned to open in 2028.
9,911 residents of Heidelberg - Rosanna are employed, from a labour force of 10,194. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 72.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 19,983, about 118% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 Heidelberg - Rosanna is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 2.8%, and a 2.2% increase in employment over the past year. In March 2026, 9,911 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.0% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate aligns closely with the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census data shows that a high proportion of employed residents, at 44.2%, worked from home, though this figure should be viewed in the context of pandemic lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The region displays a notable specialization in health care & social assistance, employing a share of workers that is 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, the construction sector is less represented at 7.3% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 9.7%. A ratio of 1.0 workers for every resident at the time of the Census points to a strong local job market. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year leading up to March 2026, employment grew by 2.2% and the labor force expanded by 2.9%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labor force increase by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate grow by 0.2 percentage points. Further context on future employment demand in Heidelberg - Rosanna is provided by national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local workforce profile to model future growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Mapping these industry-specific projections onto the local employment structure suggests that Heidelberg - Rosanna could see employment gains of 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this simple weighted projection is illustrative and does not account for local population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Heidelberg - Rosanna is $2,102 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,030 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,428 a year against an average of $90,290. 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 the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Heidelberg - Rosanna SA2 recorded a median income of $65,428 and an average income of $90,290. These figures rank among the highest nationally, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $71,722 and an average income of $98,976 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and individual incomes in Heidelberg - Rosanna in the 72nd to 81st percentiles nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 30.3% of the population (5,139 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the metropolitan average of 32.8%. High earners are well represented, with 33.7% earning more than $3,000 per week, reflecting significant local purchasing power. Housing costs consume 14.3% of income, and strong earnings place residents in the 75th percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA income index ranking the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Heidelberg - Rosanna had 6,219 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 21% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $401 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. 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 mix in Heidelberg - Rosanna consisted of 62.5% houses and 37.5% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative options), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The level of home ownership in Heidelberg - Rosanna stood at 35.6%, which is higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, with remaining households holding a mortgage (32.0%) or renting (32.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,300, which is higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was recorded at $401, compared to $390 in metropolitan Melbourne.
Compared to national benchmarks, Heidelberg - Rosanna's mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Heidelberg - Rosanna counted 6,219 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,577 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 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 67.9%, comprising couples with children at 32.6%, couples without children at 25.7%, and single parent families at 8.6%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.1% of the total, with single person households representing 28.8% and group households making up 3.3%. The median household size is 2.4 residents, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.8% of adults in Heidelberg - Rosanna hold a university qualification, including 29.7% with a bachelor degree and 14.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 13.2% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 4,021 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,130 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education in Heidelberg - Rosanna is higher than broader averages, with 49.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.8% in the SA4 region. This educational profile prepares the community for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational training is held by 22.8% of residents aged 15 and over, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (13.2%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 28.7% of the population currently undertaking formal studies.
Within this cohort, 10.1% are in primary school, 6.9% are in secondary school, and 6.5% are enrolled in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Heidelberg - Rosanna reaches 75 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 4,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 Heidelberg - Rosanna include 75 active bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different bus routes, which combined provide 4,421 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 222 meters from their nearest transport stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most employed residents travel outside the area for work. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 74%, while 11% of commuters use trains and 9% walk to work. Dwelling vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars, which is lower than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, at 44.2%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Across all transit routes, services average 631 journeys per day, which translates to approximately 58 weekly passenger trips at each individual transit stop.
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70.0% of residents in Heidelberg - Rosanna report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Heidelberg - Rosanna align closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with typical health issues distributed across younger and older demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, covering approximately 66% of the population (11,178 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were mental health challenges and arthritis, affecting 8.3% and 7.3% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 70.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.0% of the population (3,217 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 15.0%. Health trends among the senior population show challenges that are generally in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.1% of Heidelberg - Rosanna residents were born overseas and 24.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.1%) and Australian (20.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Heidelberg - Rosanna has a high level of cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 28.1% of residents born overseas and 24.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 47.3% of the local population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Heidelberg - Rosanna are English at 22.1%, Australian at 20.6%, and Irish at 9.3%. There are also variations in other ethnic background shares, with Italian ancestry overrepresented at 8.9% (compared to 5.2% across the region), Macedonian at 1.0% (compared to 0.7%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Heidelberg - Rosanna is 40. 24.6% 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 median age of 40 in Heidelberg - Rosanna is higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and the national figure of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 45 - 54 age bracket is overrepresented at 14.0% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 13.4%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 9.7% to 11.2% of the population, and the 45 to 54 group has increased from 13.0% to 14.0%. At the same time, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.8% to 11.7%.
Demographic models project changes to the age profile by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 1,380 people (58%), rising from 2,379 to 3,760.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Heidelberg - Rosanna
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 11 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 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 — 164 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,039 at the 2021 Census → 16,963 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 (209011198). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.