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Highett (East) - Cheltenham has an estimated 26,400 residents, up from 24,085 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,315 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 697 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 73.4% of that increase. That puts 3,021 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 resident count for Highett (East) - Cheltenham stands at approximately 26,400 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 2,315 individuals (9.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 24,085 residents. This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 26,320 from June 2025 combined with 697 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 3,020 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all Australian areas analyzed.
The 9.6% expansion rate of Highett (East) - Cheltenham since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (6.7%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth hub. This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 73.4% of the overall population rise during recent timeframes, though natural growth and interstate migration also registered gains. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For localities lacking coverage in this dataset, AreaSearch relies on the 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation technique to scale population growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth distributions derived from these aggregations are also applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch are anticipated to experience above median population growth, with this specific locality projected to add 5,022 individuals by 2041 when measured against the most recent annual ERP data, yielding a total increase of 18.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,011 new dwellings have been approved in Highett (East) - Cheltenham over the past five years, an average of 202 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 134 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 114, well below 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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Property developments in Highett (East) - Cheltenham have run at a yearly average of about 202 new dwelling approvals, resulting in 1,011 residential builds authorized during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 105 during the current FY-26 period. Local growth demands and residential construction appear closely aligned, with an average of 1.5 individuals migrating to the area for every new home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), fostering balanced market conditions. The expected construction cost for these new dwellings averages $306,000, which aligns with broader regional averages.
Additionally, local business investment has seen commercial development approvals reach $47.8 million in the current financial year. Adjusted per capita, urban growth activity in Highett (East) - Cheltenham is 50.0% higher than the Greater Melbourne average, presenting a broader selection for purchasers despite a recent slowdown in construction volumes. The composition of new housing approvals stands at 19.0% detached houses and 81.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density residential options provides more economical entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the existing housing stock (which is currently 54.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of available development plots and evolving consumer preferences and affordability constraints. Highett (East) - Cheltenham exhibits a maturing construction market, recording approximately 249 people for every dwelling approval. Long-term forecasts suggest Highett (East) - Cheltenham will add 4,942 new residents by 2041 when measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection. Provided current construction volumes persist, residential supply is anticipated to meet local demand, offering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for demographic growth that outpaces current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Highett (East) - Cheltenham
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Highett (East) - Cheltenham, worth an estimated $38.1 billion. A further 137 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $57.1 billion. 49 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction works, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Sanctuary Sandringham, Suburban Rail Loop East - Cheltenham Station, Cheltenham Precinct Structure Plan - Suburban Rail Loop East, and Cycle Sandringham Infrastructure, with key details provided for the most relevant projects.
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Suburban Rail Loop East - Cheltenham Station
Major underground metro station as part of the 26km Suburban Rail Loop East project. Located approximately 17m below ground under Sir William Fry Reserve, the station will serve as the southern gateway to the SRL network and provide a critical interchange with the existing Frankston line. Features include a new bus interchange, enhanced pedestrian and cycling paths, and a dedicated bridge over Bay Road connecting the station to Southland Shopping Centre. Works are currently focused on utility relocations and site preparation for the launch of tunnel boring machines.
Cheltenham Precinct Structure Plan - Suburban Rail Loop East
The Cheltenham Precinct Structure Plan is an approved long-term urban renewal framework centered on the new Suburban Rail Loop underground station at Sir William Fry Reserve. The plan facilitates approximately 4,500 new dwellings and 12,000 new jobs by 2041, featuring building heights reaching 18 storeys in strategic hubs. Key infrastructure includes a pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Bay Road connecting to Southland Shopping Centre, a new bus interchange, and the revitalisation of Sir William Fry Reserve.
Southpoint Highett
New apartment development by H1Land Group designed by Rothelowman architects. Features two buildings: a 12-level tower with 360-degree views and a 4-level boutique building. Includes 217 apartments (1-3 bedrooms) with rooftop amenities, plunge pool, and sunset bar. Located opposite Westfield Southland. As of July 2025, construction has faced a stoppage due to a dispute with the Suburban Rail Loop authority over compensation for underground land acquisition.
7-21 Station Road Apartments
A nine-storey mixed-use apartment development featuring 63 residences, including studios, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with ground floor retail spaces. Located near Cheltenham Station, it aims to increase housing density in a transit-oriented location with modern amenities and sustainable features.
Cycle Sandringham Infrastructure
Safer cycling connection linking Sandringham Train Station to Sandringham Family Leisure Centre via Melrose St, Beach Rd, Royal Ave, Spring St and Tulip St. Stage 1 Section 1 works commenced to improve bike safety and supporting infrastructure; Stage 2 planned in 2025/26 subject to budgets and approvals.
Banksia Apartments Cheltenham
Contemporary urban living development at 216-226 Charman Road, Cheltenham. Luxury apartments in heart of growing suburb near Beaumaris.
48 Station Road Apartments
A five-storey mixed-use development featuring 18 apartments (9 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom, 1 three-bedroom), basement car parking with 27 spaces, and additional commercial office space. The project aims to increase housing density near Cheltenham Station with modern residential design and landscaping.
48 Station Road Mixed-Use Development
A permit-approved five-level mixed-use development in the Cheltenham Activity Centre, featuring 18 residential apartments and 339 sqm of commercial space. The development includes 27 basement car parking spaces and has a total gross floor area of 2,288 sqm. Located within 300 metres of Cheltenham Train Station and 1km from Westfield Southland Shopping Centre.
13,999 residents of Highett (East) - Cheltenham are employed, from a labour force of 14,898. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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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Highett (East) and Cheltenham boast a highly educated labor pool where professional services hold a dominant position, unemployment sits at 6.0%, and employment has remained relatively steady throughout the previous year. By March 2026, 13,999 individuals were employed, with the unemployment rate standing at 1.3% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while workforce participation lagged slightly behind the metropolitan average of 70.2% at 67.8%. Census data indicates that 38.6% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. The local labor market exhibits a high concentration of finance & insurance roles, which operate at 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, the transport, postal & warehousing sector is underrepresented, employing only 3.4% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 5.2%. Although there are local employment hubs, a comparison between the Census working population and local resident count indicates that a large share of the workforce travels outside the area for work. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month cycle saw employment rise by 0.3% while the total labor force contracted by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force expanded by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected workforce needs for Highett (East) - Cheltenham. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. On a national scale, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary widely. Aligning these national sectoral trends with Highett (East) - Cheltenham's specific labor pool suggests local employment will rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, using a weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Highett (East) - Cheltenham is $1,853 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $925 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,228 a year against an average of $80,527. 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 analysis of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Highett (East) - Cheltenham SA2 recorded a median income of $64,228 and an average income of $80,527. These levels are very high on a national scale and exceed the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated figures stand at approximately $70,407 for median income and $88,274 for average income as of March 2026.
In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings in the area fell around the 63rd percentile nationally. The data shows that 30.2% of the local population (7,972 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns closely with the regional trend where 32.8% of the population sits within this bracket. Residents allocate 16.6% of their income to housing costs, and robust local earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile, with the area ranking in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Highett (East) - Cheltenham had 9,791 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 20% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $421 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. 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 inventory in Highett (East) - Cheltenham consisted of 54.2% detached houses and 45.8% multi-unit housing options such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne's split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was notably higher than the metro average at 33.9%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 37.8% and rental properties making up 28.3% of homes. The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $421, exceeding the Greater Melbourne averages of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, housing costs in Highett (East) - Cheltenham are elevated, with mortgage payments surpassing the Australian average of $1,863 and rental costs sitting well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Highett (East) - Cheltenham counted 9,791 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,732 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 31% 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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Family units constitute the majority of households at 66.7%, which includes couples with children at 30.5%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single parent households at 10.6%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.3%, with single-person households representing 30.7% and group housing accounting for 2.7%. The local median household size of 2.3 persons is slightly smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.9% of adults in Highett (East) - Cheltenham hold a university qualification, including 25.2% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 16.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,937 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,092 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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Educational attainment in Highett (East) - Cheltenham lags behind regional indicators, as 37.9% of residents aged 15 and over hold a university degree, compared to 46.0% across the broader SA4 region. This discrepancy suggests opportunities exist to boost qualification levels and local skill sets. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 28.8% of the population aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 12.3% and vocational certificates at 16.5%.
A high proportion of residents are engaged in studies, with 27.0% of the local population currently enrolled in education. Within this student group, 8.7% are in primary schools, 6.7% are attending secondary schools, and 5.3% are enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Highett (East) - Cheltenham reaches 118 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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 transit networks in Highett (East) - Cheltenham include 118 active transit stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 27 separate routes that run a total of 6,161 passenger trips each week. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 193 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary commute mode at 84% and trains carrying 7% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household, which is below the metro average.
A high proportion of residents, 38.6%, worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era regulations. Transit routes average 880 trips per day, which translates to approximately 52 weekly services per stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest stops to the center of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.0% of residents in Highett (East) - Cheltenham report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Highett (East) - Cheltenham are generally positive, as measured by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality data and chronic disease rates. While chronic condition rates are low overall, they rise above the national average when looking specifically at older, vulnerable demographics. The rate of private medical insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 60% of the population (15,708 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 7.8% and 7.5% of residents respectively. However, 70.0% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 exhibit better health outcomes than average. The area has 19.8% of its population aged 65 and over (5,216 people), which is higher than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne, though this older cohort ranks lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.7% of Highett (East) - Cheltenham residents were born overseas and 26.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.2%) and Australian (20.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Highett (East) - Cheltenham exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most suburban markets, with 32.7% of the population born outside Australia and 26.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 46.1% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Judaism, which accounts for 1.9% of local residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. The most common ancestries reported in Highett (East) - Cheltenham are English at 23.2%, Australian at 20.1%, and Other at 10.7%. There are also distinct concentrations of other heritage groups: Russian ancestry is overrepresented at 1.3% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Greek ancestry at 4.7% (compared to 2.7%), and Polish ancestry at 1.2% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Highett (East) - Cheltenham is 40. 22.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Highett (East) - Cheltenham is 40 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the area has an overrepresentation of residents in the 75 - 84 age group (7.1% locally) and an underrepresentation of those in the 25 - 34 bracket (12.2%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 9.7% to 10.6% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group fell from 13.8% to 12.2%. Demographic projections indicate the age structure will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 1,026 people (55%) from 1,874 to 2,901.
Overall, the 65+ age categories are projected to make up 52% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Highett (East) - Cheltenham
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 16 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 697 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,085 at the 2021 Census → 26,400 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 (208031188). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.