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Hughesdale has an estimated 8,134 residents, up from 7,563 at the 2021 Census — a change of 571 people, or 7.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 88.7% of that increase. That puts 4,047 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Hughesdale is approximately 8,134 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 571 individuals (7.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,563 people. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 8,132 in June 2025 alongside 24 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 4,046 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top 10% of all Australian locations analyzed, indicating that local land is in high demand.
The 7.5% post-census expansion rate is within 0.5 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (8.0%), showcasing competitive growth characteristics. This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 88.7% of the total population increase over recent timeframes. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 areas lacking this data, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA figures, adjusted by weighting population growth from the LGA level down to SA2 boundaries. Age group growth rates from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth is projected to exceed the national median for statistical areas, with this specific locality anticipated to grow by 1,734 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 21.3% over a 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Hughesdale over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, broadly in line with 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 approvals in Hughesdale stand at approximately 14 dwellings annually, with 74 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 13 recorded so far in FY-26. An average increase of 2.4 residents was recorded for each new dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating consistent demand that helps maintain property values, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $457,000—slightly above regional standards—suggesting a focus on premium builds. Additionally, commercial approvals total $1.2 million for the current financial year, demonstrating a low level of commercial construction initiatives.
Compared to the broader Greater Melbourne region, residential construction activity in Hughesdale is significantly subdued, running 71.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited addition of new housing stock generally supports demand and pricing for established residences. The rate is also below the national average, indicating a mature residential market and potential zoning constraints. The pipeline of new construction is divided between 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% attached housing, with an evolving selection of townhouses and apartments offering varied options across price tiers, ranging from traditional family homes to more economical compact spaces. The suburb records roughly 576 people for each dwelling approval, reflecting a well-established housing market. Long-term forecasts indicate Hughesdale will add 1,732 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimations from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, the supply of new housing may not keep pace with population expansion, which is likely to increase buyer competition and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hughesdale
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hughesdale, worth an estimated $2.27 billion. A further 150 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $94 billion. 26 are already under construction and 39 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 infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments play a critical role in shaping the trajectory of the area. AreaSearch has identified a total of 23 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable projects include the Suburban Rail Loop East, the VicTrack Oakleigh Housing Development, the ongoing implementation of the Hughesdale Village Precinct Structure Plan, and the Legacy Oakleigh Residential Development, with details of the most significant initiatives provided below.
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VicTrack Oakleigh Housing Development
VicTrack invites expressions of interest from property developers to build homes on surplus rail land near Oakleigh station. The site has potential to deliver around 240 homes with a requirement to deliver a minimum of 10% affordable homes.
Hughesdale Village Precinct Structure Plan
City of Monash's Hughesdale Village Structure Plan continues to guide redevelopment of the Hughesdale activity centre around Poath Road and Hughesdale Station. Since 2026, implementation has been supplemented by the Victorian Government's Activity Centre Program, introducing new planning controls, increased building heights and Housing Choice and Transport Zone provisions across the precinct while retaining the structure plan's role in informing local redevelopment and public realm outcomes.
Suburban Rail Loop East
SRL East is the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop, delivering 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new underground stations at Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood and Box Hill. Construction has been active at all six station sites since mid-2022. As of April 2026, tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have arrived and are being assembled at the Burwood launch site, with tunnelling commencing in 2026. Over 3,000 workers are on the project. The Clayton station will serve as a major transport superhub connecting SRL to the Gippsland corridor.The project will enable approximately 70,000 new homes across the station precincts by the 2050s and support 230,000 new jobs by 2041. Trains are expected to be running by 2035.
Legacy Oakleigh Residential Development
Premium residential development featuring luxury apartments and townhouses in the heart of Oakleigh. The project includes 180 dwellings across multiple building stages.
VicTrack Land Release - Oakleigh Station
VicTrack is progressing the release of surplus rail land adjacent to Oakleigh Station for a mid-rise residential development as part of the Victorian Government Housing Statement. The site is expected to deliver around 120 homes with at least 10% affordable housing. The Expression of Interest process concluded with shortlisted proponents progressing through the Request for Proposal process. Construction is intended to commence within 18 months of developer appointment, subject to planning and commercial approvals.
Summerset Oakleigh South
A premium retirement village and aged care facility featuring a continuum of care model. The development includes 135 units consisting of 50 independent living villas, 41 independent living apartments, 26 assisted living apartments, and 18 residential aged care rooms. Amenities include a village green, putting green, rooftop terrace, and community gardens. Construction officially commenced with a sod-turning event in late 2025, with major civil and basement works continuing through 2026.
Murrumbeena and Hughesdale Level Crossing Removals - Caulfield to Dandenong
Removal of the dangerous and congested level crossings at Poath Road, Hughesdale and Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena as part of the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project. The project delivered an elevated rail line through the area, rebuilt Murrumbeena and Hughesdale stations, and created new public open space, paths and community facilities under and alongside the rail viaduct. Main works were completed in 2018 and the line now operates as a continuous elevated corridor.
East Village
A 1.25 billion dollar master-planned urban renewal precinct spanning 24 hectares. The project transforms a former industrial site into a sustainable mixed-use hub. It features approximately 3000 dwellings, 15000 sqm of retail, and 80000 sqm of commercial space. Assemble Communities and Make Ventures are delivering a 4.3-hectare portion dedicated to 940 build-to-rent apartments. The site includes the completed McKinnon Secondary College East Campus, a one-hectare central park, and a new town square area.
4,762 residents of Hughesdale are employed, from a labour force of 5,058. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 71.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,375, about 78% 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 workforce in Hughesdale is characterized by high levels of education, particularly within professional fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,762, while the unemployment rate sat 1.1% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the rate of labor force participation closely matched the Greater Melbourne level of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a substantial 41.5% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The suburb exhibits a notable concentration in the professional & technical sector, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction represents a smaller share of employment at 7.2%, compared to 9.7% across the region. Due to its highly residential nature, local employment opportunities appear limited, as shown by comparing the count of resident workers against those employed within the boundaries of the area during the Census. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the local labor force contracted by 0.3% during the 12 months ending March 2026, while employment fell by 1.3%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the total labor force expand by 2.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand trends in Hughesdale. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth trajectories. While national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggests that Hughesdale's employed residents could increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hughesdale is $2,057 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $935 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,914 a year against an average of $78,898. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 and aggregated by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Hughesdale SA2 recorded a median income of $59,914 and an average income of $78,898. These figures are higher than the national averages and compare to median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $65,678 for the median and $86,488 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb are positioned around the 70th percentile nationally.
The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 30.8% of residents (2,505 people), aligned with the metropolitan average of 32.8% in this bracket. High-earning households receiving more than $3,000 weekly make up 32.2% of the total, indicating solid local purchasing power. Housing expenses consume 15.0% of total income, and strong earnings place residents in the 71st percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the suburb in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hughesdale had 2,936 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 15% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $416 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in Hughesdale consisted of 53.6% detached houses and 46.3% other formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Greater Melbourne split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 32.3%, which is higher than the average for Melbourne metro, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (32.3%) or rented (35.4%). The median mortgage repayment in the suburb was $2,167 per month, exceeding the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $416, compared to $390 across the metropolitan region.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Hughesdale are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hughesdale counted 2,936 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,158 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 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 69.4%, which includes couples with children at 33.1%, couples without children at 24.9%, and single-parent households at 9.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.6%, with single-person households representing 25.3% and group living situations making up 5.4% of the total. The median size of a household is 2.5 residents, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.8% of adults in Hughesdale hold a university qualification, including 29.7% with a bachelor degree and 13.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,219 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of educational qualification in Hughesdale is notably higher than national and state averages, with 46.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This strong educational profile positions the local population well for employment in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational credentials are held by 21.7% of the population aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificate-level qualifications (11.8%).
Engagement in education is strong, with 29.4% of the local population currently enrolled in a course of study. This includes 8.6% of residents in primary school, 8.3% in higher education, and 6.5% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hughesdale reaches 33 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 33 active public transport stops within Hughesdale, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 20 separate routes, which combine to support 3,134 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility to public transit is categorized as excellent, with residents living an average of 180 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the most common transit mode at 71%, followed by trains at 16% and walking at 4%.
The average rate of car ownership is 1.1 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A significant 41.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the impact of pandemic lockdowns. Across all transit lines, services run at an average frequency of 447 journeys per day, which translates to approximately 94 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.2% of residents in Hughesdale report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 show positive outcomes across Hughesdale based on the AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions. The incidence of common health issues is low among the general populace, though it rises above the national average within older, vulnerable age groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 58% of the population (~4,750 people). Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 7.4% and 6.9% of the population respectively, while 73.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 16.6% of the population (1,351 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne, although this group ranks lower nationally compared to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.3% of Hughesdale residents were born overseas and 41.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.1%) and Australian (16.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hughesdale displays high levels of multicultural diversity, with 40.3% of the population born outside of Australia and 41.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 48.0% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to wider benchmarks is Judaism, which accounts for 1.0% of residents, matching the 1.0% average observed across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestry background, the three most common ancestries reported in Hughesdale are English at 17.1%, Australian at 16.4%, and Other at 12.2%. There are also significant variations in the representation of other heritages, with Greek ancestry notably high at 10.9% of the population compared to 2.7% across the region, Sri Lankan at 1.1% compared to 0.8% regionally, and Russian ancestry at 0.6% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hughesdale is 38. 32.1% 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 median age in Hughesdale is 38 years, which is close to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Melbourne metropolitan area, the suburb has a larger proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (18.5%) but a smaller proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (8.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 16.7% to 18.5% of the total population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 7.0% to 8.1%. Conversely, the cohort aged 5 to 14 fell from 10.9% to 8.7%, while the 45 to 54 bracket declined from 14.5% to 12.4%.
By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the local age profile, led by the 25 to 34 age group, which is projected to grow by 22% (333 people) to reach 1,838 compared to the current 1,504, while the number of residents aged 5 to 14 is expected to decrease by 3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hughesdale
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 Jun 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 — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,563 at the 2021 Census → 8,134 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 (208021180). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.