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Horsham Surrounds has an estimated 3,414 residents, down from 3,471 at the 2021 Census — a change of 57 people, or 1.6%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Horsham Surrounds stands at approximately 3,414 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 3,471 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a reduction of 57 people (-1.6%). This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,399 together with 27 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this headcount, population density sits at 0.80 persons per square kilometer, offering residents substantial living space. The local contraction of -1.6% since census tracks closely with the broader SA4 territory (-0.9%), differing by only 0.7 percentage points and demonstrating regional demographic parallels.
Overall population increases in recent times were driven chiefly by natural additions, accounting for roughly 62.7% of total gains. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline year. Where specific SA2 locations lack coverage in that dataset, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are integrated through weighted aggregation transferring LGA trends to the SA2 tier. In addition, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are applied across every district from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is anticipated to track slightly under the median for regional Australian territories, expanding by 315 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP estimates, translating to an overall growth rate of 8.8% across the 16 years.
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39 new dwellings have been approved in Horsham Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.3 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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Annual residential approvals in Horsham Surrounds average roughly 7 dwellings, totaling 39 building consents across the last 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26). Because local population numbers dropped over the preceding timeframe, residential development has generally matched market requirements to provide prospective purchasers with sufficient options, while newly approved residences show an average value of $550,000—a figure marginally above regional benchmarks that points to higher-spec building projects. Furthermore, commercial permits reached $11.1 million during this financial year, demonstrating ongoing business capital expenditure. When evaluated against Rest of Vic., per capita construction activity across Horsham Surrounds sits at roughly 69%, positioning the locality within the 26th percentile across the country; this constrained building pace limits purchasing alternatives and bolsters interest in existing properties.
Building volumes similarly trail the nationwide benchmark, reflecting a mature district with possible zoning or planning constraints. Additionally, all new residential approvals comprise freestanding houses, maintaining the rural character of the area and drawing buyers pursuing larger lots. A metric of roughly 589 people per residential consent underscores this tranquil, subdued development landscape. Demographic forecasts indicate Horsham Surrounds will gain 300 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. If construction activity continues at its current rate, housing additions could fall behind resident gains, heightening buyer rivalry and placing upward pressure on property values.
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Development applications around Horsham Surrounds
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Horsham Surrounds, worth an estimated $630 million. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.81 billion. 6 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. 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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Strategic planning, infrastructure additions, and major construction initiatives exert a substantial influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 21 notable projects expected to impact the district. Among the most prominent undertakings are the Horsham Child Care Centre, Horsham South Structure Plan, Avonnefields Regional Development, and Horsham Recreation Infrastructure Improvements, with key details provided below.
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Wimmera Plains Energy Facility
A 312MW wind farm with an integrated 100MW/400MWh battery energy storage system, located on around 3,800 hectares of farming land approximately 15km north-east of Horsham, adjacent to the Jung township in western Victoria. The facility will comprise up to 52 wind turbines with a maximum blade-tip height of 247 metres. A Section 72 amendment to the Ministerial Permit was granted in December 2024, adding the Jung land parcel for ancillary infrastructure, formally including the BESS, and updating turbine specifications.Federal approval under the EPBC Act was granted in August 2024, with the assessment process completed in just over a month. The project will connect to an existing 220kV transmission line that traverses the site, requiring no new transmission infrastructure. It will continue to operate alongside ongoing cropping activities, occupying less than 3 percent of the total site. Once operational it is expected to power around 202,000 Victorian homes and offset approximately 1.2 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year. Construction is expected to commence in late 2025 and take two to three years.
AgTIDE DATA Farm Project (Longerenong College)
A digital agriculture demonstration and training farm at Longerenong College, enabling students and industry to trial and adopt agtech. The DATA Farm integrates ~200 devices and ~500 sensors capturing ~30,000 data points per day across a ~1,000+ hectare commercial grain and livestock operation, supported by Victorian Government funding and an on-site Innovation Centre.
Horsham South Structure Plan
A long-term strategic planning framework covering 4,540 hectares south of the Wimmera River, encompassing Haven. The plan coordinates residential, industrial, and commercial growth to address infrastructure pressures, heavy vehicle movements, and connectivity issues. Following council adoption in late 2025, the project transitioned into the Planning Scheme Amendment phase to codify the vision into the Horsham Planning Scheme.
Horsham Child Care Centre
Horsham Rural City Council approved a planning permit at its December meeting for a new 102-place single storey child care centre on a 1978 square metre vacant block at 75-77 River Road, Horsham, next to the Horsham Church of Christ. The approved plans, submitted by applicant Monty and Jyoti Pty Ltd, include a 613 square metre building, a 720 square metre external play area, and 23 car parking spaces. The site sits within a General Residential Zone and is intended to serve the growing population of Horsham South, an area of more than 5000 residents.Council officers noted the centre supports identified demand for childcare in Horsham and is consistent with the purpose of the General Residential Zone. Three objections were received relating to noise, traffic, parking, odour and property value impacts, which council staff addressed through changes to the landscape plan and fencing height. The permit-approved site has since been listed for sale on the open market, and no confirmed construction start date or completion timeline is currently available.
Avonnefields Regional Development
An innovative and genuinely sustainable 50-hectare master planned residential and community development on the northern fringe of Horsham, Victoria. Features over 300 dwellings (compact, multi-unit and traditional lots), an aged care and independent living precinct, community hub with childcare and employment facilities, active recreation precinct, flower production and distribution precinct, and renewable energy infrastructure including what is anticipated to be Australia's largest community microgrid. Sustainability features include solar energy generating 25% of electricity from renewable sources, community battery storage, EV charging station, and potential hydrogen production.Rezoning process was scheduled September 2024 to March 2025, with solar and grid connection construction from early 2025, and aged care, community hub and recreation assets commencing construction from late 2025 through 2026.
Johnson Asahi Dooen Hay Processing Facility
Completed $20 million export hay and cereal straw processing facility at the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal precinct in Dooen, north-east of Horsham. Delivered for Johnson Asahi, a joint venture formed in 1995 between fourth-generation Australian family business J.T. Johnson & Sons (established 1923) and Japanese partner Asahi Agria (formerly Asahi Industries). The facility comprises a 5,500 square metre processing plant and 550 square metre office, built by Ahrens under a design-and-construct contract, and houses a new teasing press manufactured by Schutz Industries and Torques Industries to complement the existing slicing press.Construction started in October 2021 with support from the Victorian Government Regional Jobs Fund and the plant opened and began production in January 2023, supporting around 72 construction jobs and approximately 50 ongoing roles. The Dooen site consolidates operations relocated from Johnson Asahi's former Plumpton Road and Golf Course Road plants in Horsham and lifts total production capacity to more than 200,000 metric tonnes of oaten hay, alfalfa hay and straw per year for export to Japan and South East Asia. The plant now runs 24 hours a day during peak season and its co-location at the intermodal terminal gives direct road and rail access for containerised freight to the Port of Melbourne.
Horsham Recreation Infrastructure Improvements
Ongoing Horsham Rural City Council program delivering recreation infrastructure improvements across the municipality. Current priorities include implementation of the Active Horsham Strategy 2026-2036, City Oval redevelopment, aquatic centre planning, sports lighting and community recreation facility upgrades to improve accessibility, participation and regional sporting capacity.
Horsham Intersection Upgrade
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Henty Highway, Western Highway, Golf Course Road and Plumpton Road to improve safety and traffic flow. The intersection serves 18,000 vehicles per day (18% heavy vehicles) and had 12 crashes between 2019-2023, with 6 resulting in serious injuries. Preconstruction works including service relocation commenced July 2025.
2,014 residents of Horsham Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 2,038. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,003, about 88% 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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The local labour pool in Horsham Surrounds displays an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles across multiple sectors, accompanied by an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 1.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,014, with the jobless rate tracking 2.5% below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, while labour force participation reaches 71.2%, comfortably exceeding the 61.1% recorded across Regional Vic.. Census returns indicate that 25.0% of local workers operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during that survey period should be noted. Agriculture, forestry & fishing, along with health care & social assistance and construction, form the leading employment sectors for local workers.
Agricultural pursuits show intense local concentration, claiming an employment share 3.8 times greater than the broader regional norm. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a smaller footprint, employing 5.4% of Horsham Surrounds's workforce in contrast to 9.9% across Regional Vic.. Comparing Census place-of-work figures against resident worker totals suggests that local employment openings within the immediate boundaries remain limited. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistics, the twelve months leading to March 2026 saw a 3.4% reduction in the local labour force alongside a 3.0% decline in jobs, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional Vic., employment slipped by 0.1% and the labour supply contracted by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point easing. Long-term perspective is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national industry projections from Mar-26, mapped to the local industry distribution. While Australian employment overall is projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years with varying sector performance, applying these industry trajectories to Horsham Surrounds indicates potential local employment expansion of 5.5% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted model for illustrative use without local demographic inputs).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Horsham Surrounds is $1,567 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $806 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,688 a year against an average of $64,917. 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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Horsham Surrounds SA2 at $50,688, with a mean income of $64,917. These levels sit below national benchmarks and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic.. Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate figures of roughly $55,564 (median) and $71,162 (average). Census measures position personal, family, and household earnings within moderate tiers between the 39th and 50th percentiles.
Income distributions show 34.0% of residents (1,160 individuals) situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with the 30.3% observed regionally. Residents retain 93.4% of earnings after housing outlays, yet disposable earnings place at the 50th percentile, leaving the community in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Horsham Surrounds had 1,272 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 57% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $185 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,134 a month. Rent absorbs 11.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in Horsham Surrounds at the recent Census was dominated by separate houses at 98.2%, with apartments, townhouses, and alternate dwellings making up 1.8%, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Outright homeownership was especially prominent at 57.3%, noticeably surpassing the regional standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 32.9% and tenanted homes represented 9.8%. Typical mortgage payments stood at $1,134 per month, and median weekly rent was $185, both significantly below Regional Vic. levels of $1,430 and $285. Compared to Australia-wide benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rent, local housing expenses remain substantially more affordable.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Horsham Surrounds counted 1,272 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements, making up 73.7% of all households, which includes 34.0% couples without children, 31.3% couples with children, and 7.2% single parent households. Non-family residences make up the remaining 26.3%, consisting of single-person households at 24.8% and share accommodations at 1.3%. Typical household occupancy stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.7% of adults in Horsham Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 23 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,006 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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Tertiary attainment rates in the region show notable room for growth, with 18.7% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the broader Victorian figure of 33.4%, offering clear scope for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees account for 12.3% of credentials, graduate diplomas represent 3.7%, and postgraduate degrees comprise 2.7%. Vocational education represents a significant strength, with 40.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, divided into certificates (28.5%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 27.3% of inhabitants currently enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by level, primary schooling accounts for 10.3%, secondary education encompasses 9.3%, and higher education pursuits engage 2.6% of residents.
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Public transport in Horsham Surrounds reaches 10 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 100 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,600 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.3 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 within Horsham Surrounds includes 10 active passenger stops served across 6 separate routes, providing 101 scheduled transit services each week. Network proximity is restricted, with inhabitants living an average distance of 1598 meters from their nearest boarding location. As a predominantly commuter residential district, outward travel is primary: private vehicles represent 91% of trips, while 6% commute on foot. Households maintain an average of 2.3 vehicles, above regional standards, while 25.0% worked from home at the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences. Scheduled transit services average 14 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 10 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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67.9% of residents in Horsham Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community wellness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate below-average outcomes across Horsham Surrounds regarding chronic illness rates and mortality figures. Common health issues appear slightly elevated across younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance coverage remains modest, encompassing roughly 51% of the population (~1,747 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the leading diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 9.4% and 8.2% of residents respectively, whereas 67.9% reported experiencing no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Working-age cohorts display a higher-than-average incidence of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 21.7% of the community (741 people), below the Regional Vic.
proportion of 24.0%. Among this older demographic, health metrics are above average, achieving higher relative standings nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Horsham Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 93.9% of residents, with 1.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.9%) and English (32.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Horsham Surrounds remain below average, with Australian citizens comprising 92.5% of the community, 93.9% born in Australia, and 98.1% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious denomination, embraced by 52.3% of residents, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestries reported across Horsham Surrounds include Australian at 33.9%, English at 32.8%, and German at 8.9%, with German heritage considerably exceeding the regional proportion of 3.5%. Other cultural backgrounds show distinctive comparisons against regional norms, including Scottish at 8.9% locally (against 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 1.2% (against 1.7%), and Serbian at 0.2% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Horsham Surrounds is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 23.2% 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 age distribution of Horsham Surrounds generally mirrors broader Regional Vic. patterns, showing a maximum variance of 5.2 percentage points across cohorts. The median age is estimated at 46, remaining steady since the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 from that Census, as well as exceeding the national figure of 38. Since that time, the share of residents aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 33.3% to approximately 29.6%. Looking toward 2041, the most substantial demographic increase is anticipated among adults aged 25 - 44, forecast to grow by 182 residents (27%) to reach 865.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Horsham Surrounds
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 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 — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,471 at the 2021 Census → 3,414 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 (215011389). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.