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Hillside has an estimated 16,205 residents. That puts 2,072 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 research from AreaSearch places the population of Hillside at around 16,205. In comparison to the 16,182 people counted during the 2021 Census, this represents a net addition of 23 people (0.1%). This updated total is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 16,173 recorded as of June 2025 alongside an intake of 9 validated new addresses following the Census date. Consequently, the local density ratio reaches 2,072 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the nationwide benchmark recorded across locations reviewed by AreaSearch. In terms of demographic drivers, overseas migration served as the primary contributor, generating approximately 51.5% of overall population gains across recent periods.
Projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year by the ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. When evaluating SA2 areas outside that dataset, AreaSearch incorporates the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, applying weighted aggregation to translate population growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Furthermore, age cohort growth rates established through these aggregations are applied to all territories across the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these expected demographic transitions, the locality is projected to experience substantial growth placing it in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, expanding by 4,340 persons to 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP figures, which translates to a total increase of 26.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in Hillside over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 0.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning data reveals that Hillside recorded 47 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), translating to an annual average of around 9 new dwelling approvals. While population numbers decreased over the prior timeframe, the volume of residential building approvals remained adequate on a relative scale, benefiting prospective buyers. Meanwhile, construction values for these upcoming dwellings average $561,000, which is marginally above the regional average and indicates a focus on higher-quality development. Residential building activity in Hillside is noticeably lower than figures seen across Greater Melbourne.
While this limited pipeline of new construction generally bolsters pricing and sustained demand for established dwellings, local building volumes have picked up across recent years. Construction rates also sit below the national average, indicating planning constraints and highlighting the suburb's established character. Detached dwellings represent 67.0% of recent building approvals, while townhouses or apartments make up 33.0%. This growing integration of attached formats delivers diverse housing choices across various price points, balancing spacious family residences with accessible, compact floorplans. This shift marks a distinct departure from the existing dwelling stock (where houses currently account for 89.0%), addressing evolving affordability demands and lifestyle shifts amid limited land availability. Overall, a ratio of around 1997 people per approval underscores a mature, established residential market. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, future projections indicate Hillside will add 4,308 residents through to 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, housing supply could lag behind local population growth, potentially heightening competition for properties and fostering stronger capital growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hillside
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hillside, worth an estimated $430 million. A further 111 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.1 billion. 51 are already under construction and 43 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and regional planning strategies play a critical role in shaping local community performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects likely to influence the area. Prominent initiatives include the Woodlea Master-Planned Community, the Calder Park Drive Interchange, the Aintree Indoor Sports Facility, and the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, with the most relevant local schemes detailed below.
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Calder Park Drive Interchange
A new diamond interchange at Calder Park Drive and the Calder Freeway in Melbourne's north-west to improve freeway access, safety, and traffic flow. The project includes closing existing at-grade access points near the Calder Park Drive Motorsport Complex and Organ Pipes National Park, and upgrading Calder Park Drive. Jointly funded by the Victorian Government ($50 million in the 2025-26 state budget) and the Australian Government ($250 million commitment confirmed March 2025), bringing total committed funding to $300 million.The business case was completed in 2022 by Major Road Projects Victoria. Construction timelines are yet to be confirmed.
Aintree Indoor Sports Facility
Planned multi-court indoor sports facility to serve the growing Aintree community in Melbourne's west. Melton City Council finalised an early land purchase from developer Woodlea in mid-2024, securing a site near the corner of Aintree Boulevard and Warhawke Road, next to Dharra Specialist School and Yarrabing Secondary College. The future complex is expected to include indoor basketball, netball and volleyball courts plus fitness and community spaces. Council is developing an Indoor Sport Strategy to guide the facility's scope and delivery timeframe, which has not yet been publicly confirmed.This is a separate project from the nearby $15.3 million Aintree North Recreation Reserve, an outdoor precinct that opened in April 2025.
Sydenham-Hillside Primary School Upgrade
Victorian School Building Authority $9.5M upgrade across both Hillside and Sydenham campuses serving 1,364 students. Includes building upgrades, new fencing, oval resurfacing, staff toilet upgrades at Hillside campus (Wattle Valley Drive), and synthetic turf soccer pitch upgrade at Sydenham campus. Project improves educational facilities across both locations.
Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Major new all-electric aquatic and leisure centre being delivered by Melton City Council in Fraser Rise. The facility will include a 50 metre competition pool, learn-to-swim pools, splash play areas, water slides, spas, sauna, Australia's first dedicated aquatic sensory space, fitness and allied health facilities, community spaces, cafe and rooftop deck. Construction commenced in November 2025 with Kane Constructions appointed as the head contractor. The project is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and is scheduled to open in 2028.
Big Housing Build - Sydenham Social Housing
8 social housing properties in Sydenham as part of Victorian Government's $5.3 billion Big Housing Build program, providing long-term housing for people on the Victorian Housing Register. Part of state-wide initiative to deliver 12,000 new homes across Victoria including 9,300 social housing homes and 2,900 affordable housing units. Managed by Homes Victoria with community housing partners.
Melton Highway Level Crossing Removal
Six-lane road bridge over Sunbury/Bendigo rail lines removing dangerous level crossing. Project completed in 2018 with new bike lanes, footpaths, open space, lighting, and connection of Victoria and Sydenham roads. Former boom gates converted to sculpture.
Ferris Road Duplication and Urbanisation
Major road infrastructure upgrade carrying over 17,000 vehicles daily. Includes duplication from single to dual carriageway, improved intersections, new cycling and walking paths, and a new road bridge over the rail line to replace the level crossing.
Aintree North Recreation Reserve
A $15.3 million district-level community sport and recreation precinct featuring an all-abilities play space, community sports pavilion, soccer fields, off-lead dog park, fitness trail and jogging track, youth space with skate park, shared path network, and public facilities. Officially opened April 2025 to serve Aintree's rapidly growing community.
10,061 residents of Hillside are employed, from a labour force of 10,418. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 77.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,764, about 73% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Hillside boasts a highly skilled labor force, with the construction industry standing out as a particularly strong sector, reporting an unemployment rate of just 3.4% and an estimated employment growth of 2.0% over the previous year. By March 2026, the number of residents employed stood at 10,061, while the local unemployment rate was 1.3% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation also exceeded the regional norm, reaching 77.6% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census data indicates that a moderate 24.0% of residents were working from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Local resident employment is heavily clustered in construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Workforce specialization in construction is especially notable, tracking at 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.7% of resident employment, falling short of the 10.1% observed across Greater Melbourne. Given the discrepancy between the Census working population count and resident worker totals, the predominantly residential locality offers relatively constrained employment opportunities within its own borders. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures for the 12 months to March 2026, Hillside registered a 2.0% increase in employment alongside a 1.9% expansion in the labour force, keeping local unemployment relatively steady. Throughout the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force expansion of 2.3%, leading to an increase of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce trends in Hillside. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to outline expected growth trajectories. Nationwide, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across sectors. Applying this sectoral distribution to the local economy indicates Hillside employment could expand by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hillside is $2,212 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $816 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,589 a year against an average of $73,055. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the Hillside SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $62,589 alongside an average income of $73,055. This performance exceeds the national average, contrasting with Greater Melbourne where the median income is $57,688 and the average income stands at $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $68,610 for median income and $80,083 for average income. In the 2021 Census, local household income achieved the 78th percentile ($2,212 weekly), whereas individual personal income sat at the 52nd percentile.
A review of income distribution shows that 37.6% of residents (6,093 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, matching broader trends where 32.8% of the region falls into this cohort. Meanwhile, a notable 30.2% earn more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting affluent segments that bolster local purchasing power. Residents retain 86.8% of their earnings after servicing housing costs, demonstrating strong financial resilience, while the SEIFA income assessment places the suburb in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hillside had 4,964 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 2% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,920 a month. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.0%. 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 evaluation, the residential makeup of Hillside consists of 88.8% houses and 11.1% other dwellings (which includes semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Hillside matched Melbourne metro at 31.8%, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (54.0%) or occupied by tenants (14.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,920 in Hillside sat below the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $380 was lower than the regional figure of $390.
Compared against nationwide benchmarks, Hillside's mortgage repayments surpass the Australian average of $1,863, and local weekly rents remain above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hillside counted 4,964 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 53% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 86.6% of all households in the area, led by couples with children at 52.9%, couples without children at 19.7%, and single parent families accounting for 12.9%. Non-family households represent the remaining 13.4%, consisting of lone person households at 12.4% and group households at 1.0%. The median household size stands at 3.2 people, tracking above the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.3% of adults in Hillside hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,013 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,025 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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Higher educational attainment presents an area for development in Hillside, where the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (23.3%) sits well below the 37.0% benchmark recorded across Greater Melbourne, creating a clear opportunity for educational development. Among higher degrees, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. In contrast, vocational and trade qualifications are strongly represented, with 33.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, including certificates (22.1%) and advanced diplomas (10.9%). A significant 32.1% of local residents are actively pursuing formal education.
Broken down by schooling level, 10.3% of the community is enrolled in primary education, 10.0% attends secondary education, and 6.0% is engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hillside reaches 45 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Hillside comprises 45 active transport stops providing bus connections across the suburb. These stops are integrated into 4 individual routes, generating 1,484 weekly passenger trips. Transport connectivity is strong, with local residents situated an average of 289 meters from the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, outward commuting is standard, and private vehicles remain the dominant form of travel at 92%. Vehicle ownership sits above the regional standard at an average of 2.0 per dwelling. In addition, 24.0% of residents work from home based on 2021 Census records, though this figure may reflect prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Local public transit schedules provide an average of 212 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.7% of residents in Hillside report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic health conditions indicate that Hillside achieves above-average health metrics. Chronic illness rates remain low across the broader community, though elevated levels are observed among older, at risk cohorts relative to the national average. In addition, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 55% of the total population (~8,977 people). The most prevalent health conditions recorded in the community are asthma and mental health issues, reported by 7.6 and 5.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.7% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Melbourne figure of 72.6%.
Favourable health metrics are especially evident among residents under the age of 65. The cohort aged 65 and over accounts for 12.3% of the population (1,991 people), lower than the 15.1% seen across Greater Melbourne, though their relative health standing is somewhat lower compared to national metrics for the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.9% of Hillside residents were born overseas and 35.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.0%) and English (12.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hillside exhibits substantial cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 30.9% of residents born abroad and 35.8% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the primary religion practiced in Hillside, representing 66.1% of the population, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Evaluating parental country of birth reveals that the top three ancestral backgrounds in Hillside are Australian at 16.0%, Other at 15.7%, and English at 12.5%, which tracks below the regional representation of 20.1%. Several specific cultural groups show distinct concentration in the area: Maltese residents comprise 9.0% of the local population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Macedonian ancestry accounts for 3.6% (compared to 0.7%), and Croatian represents 2.8% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hillside is 37. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Hillside aligns closely with Greater Melbourne, showing a maximum variance of only 7.1 percentage points across age cohorts. AreaSearch estimates the median age in Hillside at 37 as at August 2026, rising from 36 at the 2021 Census and matching the 37 recorded across Greater Melbourne during the Census. The most notable post-Census transition occurred in the 0 - 24 age bracket, which declined from 35.6% to an estimated 32.6% of the local population. Looking toward 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are projected to drive the majority of growth, expanding by 1,683 residents (35%) to a total of 6,449.
Meanwhile, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent the fastest growing demographic in proportional terms, forecast to rise 74% to 3,464 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hillside
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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,182 at the 2021 Census → 16,205 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 (213041575). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.