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Kensington (Vic.) has an estimated 12,423 residents, up from 10,745 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,678 people, or 15.6%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 61.6% of that increase. That puts 5,778 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation, Kensington has a population of approximately 12,423 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,678 people (15.6%) from the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 10,745 people. The adjustment is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 12,423 as of June 2025 and 70 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 5,778 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch, highlighting land as an extremely high-demand resource.
The 15.6% expansion rate of Kensington since the 2021 census was faster than the state (9.3%) and national averages, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 61.6% of the gains, though all factors including interstate migration and natural growth made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting them via weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. Age bracket growth rates from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic shifts, population growth is expected to exceed the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the locality projected to add 2,417 persons by 2041 compared to the latest annual ERP population numbers, representing a total increase of 19.5% over the 16 years.
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1,170 new dwellings have been approved in Kensington (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 234 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 19 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 222 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 487, running ahead of 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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Kensington averages approximately 234 residential development approvals each year, summing to 1,170 homes over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 447 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.9 people moving to the area for every new dwelling completed over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, new supply is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, providing purchasers with more choice and supporting population growth that may exceed current forecasts, while new homes have an average construction cost of $503,000, showing that developers are targeting the premium, upmarket sector.
Furthermore, the area has recorded $77.0 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. Kensington has 57.0% more new home approvals (per person) than Greater Melbourne, providing buyers with a wider selection of properties, even though building pace has declined lately. This approval level is significantly above the national average, showcasing strong developer confidence in the local market. Additionally, new residential builds have consisted entirely of attached dwellings. This shift toward higher-density housing offers accessible entry-level options and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This is a clear shift from the existing housing stock (which is currently 17.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land, changing lifestyle trends, and the demand for more varied, affordable housing. With approximately 6228 people per approval, Kensington presents as a mature, fully developed suburb. Future forecasts indicate Kensington will add 2,417 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kensington (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kensington (Vic.), worth an estimated $2.1 billion. A further 181 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $102.8 billion. 59 are already under construction and 46 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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Subregional outcomes are heavily influenced by local infrastructure improvements, major developments, and urban planning changes. AreaSearch has identified 41 major projects that are expected to impact the local area. Key developments include Younghusband Kensington, the Assemble Build-to-Rent project at 402-444 Macaulay Road, the West Melbourne Waterfront, and the mixed-use development at 21-37 Barrett Street, with the following list highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Younghusband Kensington
Melbourne's largest carbon-neutral adaptive reuse precinct, transforming a 122-year-old woolstore into a 50,000 sqm office and retail destination. Stage 1 (Station and Stock Buildings) is fully leased as of early 2026, with retail tenants ONA Coffee and Cobb Lane opening in the first half of 2026. Stage 2 and 3 continue the expansion, including a silo-inspired office building and a public plaza, targeting a 6-star Green Star rating.
Flemington Green
A mixed-use precinct on surplus Victorian Racing Club land at the Flemington Hill site, approved for up to 460 apartments across three towers of up to 10 storeys, with ground-floor retail, food and beverage tenancies, a new public plaza and community facilities. The site occupies approximately 30,000 sqm between Fisher Parade and Leonard Crescent, overlooking Flemington Racecourse and the Maribyrnong River. The project was rezoned to Comprehensive Development Zone by the Victorian Minister for Planning in 2017 following a scaled-back proposal from the original Greenland Group scheme.The developer is required to include affordable housing and contribute to local community infrastructure.
265-271 Racecourse Road Development
Modern residential development on Racecourse Road contributing to the growing residential density in Kensington's established neighborhood. Part of the broader urban renewal occurring throughout the suburb.
Younghusband Wool Store Project Stage 3
Third stage of the adaptive reuse of the historic 122-year-old Younghusband Wool Store by Impact Investment Group, Built, Ivanhoe Cambridge and Irongate. Six-storey building with office space above retail tenancies, two levels of basement parking, and new publicly accessible private plaza. Designed by Woods Bagot as part of Melbourne's largest net-zero-carbon adaptive reuse precinct.
88-96 Stubbs Street Development
Residential development on Stubbs Street adding to the growing apartment stock in Kensington. Modern design integrating with the established streetscape while providing contemporary living options.
Joseph Road Precinct
A 17-hectare urban renewal program transforming former industrial warehouse and factory land between the Maribyrnong River and the Footscray-South Kensington rail corridor into a high-density mixed-use precinct. Council planning targets around 5,000 new households once fully built out, delivered across multiple residential towers including Liberty One, River One, Riverfront, Boat House, Waterfront, Victoria Square and Cowper Residences. Stage one road works on Joseph Road North and South have reached practical completion, delivering separated bike lanes, a raised pedestrian crossing, 20 parallel parking bays, upgraded drainage with integrated tree pits, new public lighting and tree planting.Lilardia Park, a new 1,444 square metre public open space named after Aboriginal activist Margaret (Lilardia) Tucker, opened to the community in August 2024. Stage two Hopkins Street improvement works including new traffic signals at Hopkins/Hallenstein Street and Hopkins/Joseph Road remain subject to future funding and Department of Transport and Planning approvals, with $100,000 proposed in the 2025/26 Capital Expenditure Budget to progress design. The 40km/h speed limit reduction on Hopkins Street between Moore Street and Hopetoun Bridge has been delivered.
21-37 Barrett Street Mixed-Use Development
Proposed $65 million 8-storey mixed-use development by Responsible Developers Pty Ltd and BayleyWard. The precinct integrates a heritage Deco Nouveau warehouse and features 107 apartments, six commercial studios, retail spaces, food and drink premises, and a public courtyard connecting to Moonee Ponds Creek.
Errol Street Private Hospital
A 10-story private hospital and healthcare facility located in the Parkville Biomedical Precinct. The development features 223 overnight beds, 10 ICU rooms, 7 operating theatres, and 3 basement levels. The project was fast-tracked via the Victorian Government Development Facilitation Program to enhance specialized medical services including imaging and pathology near existing major public hospitals.
7,722 residents of Kensington (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 8,293. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 76.3%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 11,076, about 89% 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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Kensington possesses a highly educated workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of 6.9%, and estimated job growth of 3.1% over the past year. In March 2026, 7,722 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate was 2.1% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and labor force participation was exceptionally high at 76.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data showed that a high 52.7% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns. The major employment industries for residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The area is highly specialized in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is under-represented, employing just 4.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Although there are local employment options, the ratio of Census working population to local population suggests a large portion of residents commute to other areas for work. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.1% and the labor force grew by 3.7%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labor force growth of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand in Kensington. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry mix to estimate growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment mix suggests Kensington's employment could grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections).
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Median household income in Kensington (Vic.) is $2,216 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,246 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,191 a year against an average of $84,514. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Kensington SA2 had a median income of $67,191 and an average income of $84,514. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale and compare to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $73,655 for the median and $92,644 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Kensington all ranked in the upper percentiles nationally, between the 79th and 93rd percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 31.5% of residents (3,913 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader metropolitan area where 32.8% of the population falls into this range. High earners are well represented, with 36.0% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to strong purchasing power. High housing costs account for 16.5% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 77th percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA ranking for income is in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kensington (Vic.) had 4,727 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 17% detached houses and 29% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $416 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,162 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. 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 housing stock in Kensington at the latest Census consisted of 17.2% houses and 82.8% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership in Kensington stood at 18.6%, lower than the metropolitan Melbourne average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (31.2%) or rented (50.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,162 was higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $416 compared to $390 in the wider metro area. Nationally, Kensington's mortgage repayments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kensington (Vic.) counted 4,727 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,465 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 56.3% of the local area, consisting of 20.1% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 7.5% single parents. Non-family households account for the other 43.7%, with lone person households representing 34.9% and group households making up 8.8%. The median household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.1% of adults in Kensington (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 35.5% with a bachelor degree and 18.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 8.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 793 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,097 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualifications in Kensington are significantly higher than broader averages, with 59.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in VIC. This strong educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (18.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational training is held by 17.3% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (8.8%). Participation in education is very high, with 28.0% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This includes 10.3% attending tertiary institutions, 6.9% in primary school, and 4.8% in secondary education.
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Public transport in Kensington (Vic.) reaches 22 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Public transport options include 22 active transit stops in Kensington, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 4 different routes, delivering 4,527 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 197 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with driving being the primary method at 54%, followed by train travel at 20% and cycling at 9%. Vehicle ownership is low, averaging 0.6 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high 52.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 646 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 205 weekly trips at each individual stop.
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71.7% of residents in Kensington (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 for Kensington are close to national averages, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses. The rate of common health conditions in the general population is average, though it is slightly higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 62% of the population (7,652 people) covered, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the suburb were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.6 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 71.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better than average health outcomes. The suburb has 10.5% of its population aged 65 and over (1,300 people), which is lower than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne. Senior citizens face some health challenges, with local metrics ranking lower nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.2% of Kensington (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 25.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.6%) and Australian (18.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kensington exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 32.2% of the population born overseas and 25.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious affiliation at 29.0% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which accounts for 4.4% of the population compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Kensington are English at 21.6%, Australian at 18.4%, and Other at 11.7%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Irish ancestry is highly overrepresented at 10.9% (compared to 6.5% regionally), Vietnamese is at 2.3% (compared to 1.9%), and Chinese is at 7.5% (compared to 6.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kensington (Vic.) is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 37.2% 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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Kensington's median age is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Kensington has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (25.7%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.7%). The concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is much higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 23.7% to 25.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.4% to 11.5%.
Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.4% to 11.2%, and the 0 to 4 group fell from 5.9% to 4.8%. Projections for 2041 suggest major demographic changes, with the 45 to 54 bracket expected to grow the fastest at 54%, adding 754 residents to reach 2,147, while the 15 to 24 age group is projected to decrease by 6.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kensington (Vic.)
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 14 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 — 70 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,745 at the 2021 Census → 12,423 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 (206041121). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.