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Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont has an estimated 8,174 residents, up from 7,740 at the 2021 Census — a change of 434 people, or 5.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 102 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 78.1% of that increase. That puts 1,910 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 Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont is approximately 8,174 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 434 individuals (5.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,740 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,169 combined with 102 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the population density stands at 1,909 persons per square kilometer, a level that surpasses the average of all nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 5.6% since the 2021 census was higher than the broader SA3 region (5.5%), positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 78.1% of the total population increase, though natural increase and interstate migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA dataset are used, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method of population increases from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic changes, a substantial population rise within the highest nationwide quartile is anticipated, with the area projected to grow by 2,717 residents by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, indicating a 33.2% overall increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
269 new dwellings have been approved in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 6.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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In Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont, an average of approximately 53 homes receive building approval annually, summing up to 269 residential properties over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 29 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.7 new occupants arriving per completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the incoming supply is keeping pace with or outpacing demand, ensuring a broad range of options for buyers and generating capacity for population increases beyond current projections, with new builds averaging an estimated construction cost of $635,000, which indicates developers are focusing on the high-end luxury market.
Furthermore, $1.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the neighborhood. When compared to Greater Melbourne, Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont shows equivalent per-capita construction rates, maintaining a market balance in line with neighboring locations, though development speed has declined recently. The mix of new construction consists of 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% medium and high-density dwellings, showing a growing range of medium-density choices that provide options across different price points, ranging from conventional family properties to more economical compact spaces. This represents a major shift from the existing housing profile (which is currently 78.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of development land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area averages roughly 377 individuals per building approval, pointing to an established community. Future forecasts indicate that Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont will add 2,712 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction velocity, the supply of housing may struggle to satisfy this population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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Development applications around Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont
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 Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont, worth an estimated $3 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $85.9 billion. 37 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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, major developments, and planning schemes are critical influences on local area performance. AreaSearch has tracked 21 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, upgrades to Ivanhoe Park, the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment, and the Manningham Road Interchange, with the details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Ivanhoe Park Upgrades
Banyule City Council is delivering staged upgrades at Ivanhoe Park under the Ivanhoe Sports Precinct Plan, Banyule Public Toilet Plan and Banyule Youth Spaces Implementation Plan. The final landscape plan was released after 2025 engagement and includes removal of the former caretaker house, improved paths, car park access and accessibility, renovated garden beds and lawn, new youth spaces, a future public toilet, and federally funded works proposed for two netball courts and Croquet Club upgrades.
Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Victorian Government funded $275 million expansion of Austin Hospital's emergency department in Heidelberg. Main works are underway to deliver a new three-storey emergency department, refurbishment within the existing hospital footprint, up to 29 additional treatment spaces, a dedicated paediatric emergency zone, improved clinical administration areas, expanded staff amenities and an upgraded short stay unit. The project will support around 30,000 additional emergency presentations each year while Austin Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women remain operational during staged construction.
Manningham Road Interchange
A major new interchange in Bulleen forming part of the North East Link tunnels project. The interchange features a simplified design with entry and exit ramps that will redirect 14,700 vehicles each day from Bulleen Road into the tunnel system, returning local roads to the community while preserving the historic River Red Gum on Bridge Street. As of May 2026, the Spark Joint Venture team has completed the final base slab pour on the northbound ramp (using 272 tonnes of reinforcement steel and 956 cubic metres of concrete), with the final plenum slab pour on the southbound ramp also complete.Crews are progressing 24/7 tunnel ramp excavation and have assembled the 550 tonne gantry crane to retrieve the Tunnel Boring Machines. Eastbound traffic was successfully shifted onto new permanent Manningham Road lanes in late January 2026, and a Longitudinal Egress Passage precast panel will be installed before the northbound ramp opens to construction crews. The interchange will connect the Manningham Cut and Cover box to the SEM tunnel and is scheduled to open with the broader North East Link in 2028.
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment
Ongoing revitalisation of the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital site, consolidating sub-acute, veteran, mental health, aged care and rehabilitation services. The site now hosts the Surgery Centre with eight operating theatres, an expanded mental health precinct including the statewide Psychological Trauma Recovery Service, the Health and Rehabilitation Centre and the Medical and Cognitive Research Unit. A new 10-bed Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) centre, operated by Austin Health for young people aged 16 to 25, opened on the site in early 2026 as part of the Victorian Government's broader 141 million dollar statewide YPARC program.Further upgrades to surgery and mental health facilities are planned to support an expanded Austin Hospital emergency department.
Bell Street Mall Neighbourhood Activity Centre Masterplan
Masterplan and Design Guide to revitalise Bell Street Mall. Includes new public spaces, well-designed higher-density housing, preserving historic character, promoting economic growth, and urban design frameworks for building heights and landscaping. The Masterplan was adopted in December 2025 with works to improve signage, shopfronts, seating, lighting, and murals scheduled to begin in late 2026.
The Grounds Estate, Ivanhoe East
An exclusive collection of 116 two-level townhomes. Features premium SMEG kitchen appliances, Vintec wine fridge, luxury wool carpets, and engineered timber flooring. Located a short stroll from local restaurants, cafes, galleries, and parks including Ivanhoe Park.
Riverbend Ivanhoe
Boutique development of around 75 one, two and three bedroom apartments by Norus Projects at 24-26 Lower Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe. Marketing and sales are active and construction has commenced, with completion targeted for late 2026.
Bulleen Park Sports Upgrade
The Bulleen Park Sports Upgrade is a comprehensive redevelopment transforming local sporting facilities in Melbourne's north east as part of North East Link's investment. The project includes two new replacement pavilions with modern changerooms and facilities, three realigned and upgraded AFL-standard sports ovals with synthetic cricket pitches, improved sports field lighting, upgraded cricket nets and fencing, new playground equipment and park amenities, enhanced pedestrian connectivity with lighting, and reconfigured car parking. Construction commenced in early 2025 following contract award in late January 2025, with major works now well advanced including piling for both pavilions and oval earthworks.The project is being delivered by Development Victoria with head contractor Built Environs and architect Williams Ross. The facilities will benefit Yarraleen Cricket Club, Bulleen Templestowe District Junior Football Club, and Yarra Junior Football League. Sporting ovals and pavilion are under a 12-month closure to fast-track delivery, with reopening targeted for March 2027. Upon completion, the park will remain owned and managed by Manningham Council.
4,893 residents of Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont are employed, from a labour force of 4,964. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,489, about 79% 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 workforce in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 1.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.6% over the past year. In March 2026, 4,893 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood 3.3% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the labor force was close to the Greater Melbourne average of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a substantial 45.1% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration in the professional & technical sector, where its share of employment is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, the transport, postal & warehousing sector has a minimal footprint, employing 2.2% of the local workforce compared to 5.2% across the wider region. As a predominantly residential suburb, local job opportunities appear limited, as shown by comparing the count of Census local jobs against the resident workforce. According to the AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 2.6% over the 12-month period, while the labor force expanded by 2.9%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment expand by 2.1%, labor force size grow by 2.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends within Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the current employment structure of Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont yields an estimated local employment increase of 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont is $2,914 a week (about $152,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,167 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,252 a year against an average of $98,885. The average runs 47% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont SA2 rank in the highest national percentile, with a median of $67,252 and an average of $98,885. This is in contrast to the Greater Melbourne averages, which feature a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates indicate figures of roughly $73,722 (median) and $108,398 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont are highly positioned, placing between the 89th and 96th percentiles nationally.
Regarding the distribution of income, 37.4% of the population (3,057 people) earn in the $4000+ bracket, whereas at the regional level, the largest portion (32.8%) is in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. High affluence is evident as 49.0% of earners make more than $3,000 weekly, which sustains upscale retail and service businesses. After paying for housing, residents keep 89.2% of their earnings, indicating strong disposable income, and the area's SEIFA ranking for income is in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont had 2,782 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 19% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $451 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. Rent absorbs 15.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. 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 data, the housing composition in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Greater Melbourne's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 47.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (32.4%) or occupied by tenants (20.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was well above the metropolitan Melbourne average at $3,000, while the median weekly rental cost was $451, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also much higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont counted 2,782 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,938 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the majority of households at 78.6%, consisting of couples with children at 41.0%, couples without children at 29.4%, and single parents with children at 7.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.4%, with single-person households representing 19.4% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 residents is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.4% of adults in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont hold a university qualification, including 33.6% with a bachelor degree and 15.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 8.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 475 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,163 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont is substantially higher than broader averages, with 54.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.8% in the SA4 region. This high educational profile prepares the community well for professional and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Technical and vocational qualification levels represent 18.4% of the population aged 15 and over, divided between advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificate credentials (8.9%).
There is strong participation in education locally, with 29.8% of the population currently enrolled in a course of study. This includes 9.7% attending secondary school, 7.9% in primary school, and 7.9% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont reaches 26 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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An analysis of public transit options indicates there are 26 active transport stops within Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont, which are served by various bus routes. These stops accommodate 3 separate routes, which provide a total of 1,558 weekly services. Accessibility to transit is considered good, with local residents living an average of 275 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, a large portion of the workforce travels outside the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 83%, followed by trains at 8% and walking at 5%.
The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.6 per household, which is higher than the regional average. A significant 45.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. The average frequency of transit service is 222 runs per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 59 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.4% of residents in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metric evaluations by AreaSearch indicate excellent results for Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont, showing low mortality rates and minimal prevalence of chronic conditions across all age cohorts, alongside an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance covering roughly 70% of the population (5,754 people). This is higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the region were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.4% and 6.9% of the population, respectively, while 72.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 24.1% of the community (1,969 individuals), which is higher than the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Health statistics for seniors are particularly positive, with rankings generally matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont is largely Australian-born, at 77.4% of residents, with 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.8%) and Australian (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont demonstrates a higher degree of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 22.6% of its population born outside of Australia and 20.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 54.5% of the local population. However, the most distinct variation from regional averages is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont are English at 21.8%, Australian at 19.4%, and Italian at 11.9%, with the latter being significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%.
Furthermore, there are notable differences in other backgrounds: Greek ancestry represents 5.0% of the local population (compared to 2.7% regionally), Macedonian represents 1.3% (compared to 0.7%), and Polish represents 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 23.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 45 in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the local area has a larger proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (12.3%) and a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (9.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.3% to 8.9% of the total population, whereas the 55 to 64 group decreased from 15.5% to 13.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts project major changes in the age distribution of Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont, led by the 75 to 84 group which is expected to expand by 78% (an increase of 561 people) to reach 1,286 from 724.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont
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 | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 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 — 102 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,740 at the 2021 Census → 8,174 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 (209011201). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.