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Kew - South has an estimated 12,308 residents, up from 11,601 at the 2021 Census — a change of 707 people, or 6.1%. 118 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,849 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 investigations by AreaSearch, Kew - South has a population of approximately 12,308 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 707 people (6.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 11,601 people. This shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 12,306 in June 2025 combined with 118 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such population numbers result in a density of 2,849 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian regions analyzed by AreaSearch. The area's 6.1% growth post-census is within 0.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (6.6%), indicating competitive development indicators.
This population rise was mostly generated by overseas migration, which served as the primary contributor to population increases in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 locality, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics by age group derived from these computations are also applied across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic trends, the data suggests a contraction in the overall population, with a projected reduction of 234 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion in particular age groups is expected, led by individuals aged 75 to 84, who are forecast to grow by 258 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
231 new dwellings have been approved in Kew - South over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That is 3.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 73% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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Kew - South has averaged about 46 residential building approvals per year, summing to 231 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 31 approvals have been documented. Since the population has been contracting lately, the incoming supply has probably matched demand, giving purchasers diverse options, while new dwellings carry a mean construction cost of $1,099,000, revealing that builders are targeting upscale markets with premium projects. Furthermore, $3.3 million in commercial building approvals have been registered this financial year, pointing to a minor emphasis on commercial projects.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, Kew - South registers about 69% of the per capita building activity, placing it in the 52nd percentile of areas evaluated across the nation. The incoming development consists of 73.0% detached houses and 27.0% medium and high-density dwellings, preserving the local classic suburban aesthetic centered on spacious family properties. This new construction displays a stronger preference for standalone dwellings than what was observed previously (53.0% at Census), showing persistent demand for single-family residences despite rising density trends. Recording approximately 315 people per residential approval, Kew - South exhibits the traits of a low density area. Faced with static or shrinking population projections, Kew - South could see diminished residential demand, yielding advantageous conditions for home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kew - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kew - South, worth an estimated $2.49 billion. A further 129 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.8 billion. 40 are already under construction and 59 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 performance is strongly affected by changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives. In total, 40 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the local area. Principal projects include Eastern Freeway Upgrades: Hoddle Street to Burke Road, 442-444 Barkers Road Development, Arteur, and 1207-1209 Burke Road Townhomes, with the following list detailing the most relevant undertakings.
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Eastern Freeway Upgrades: Hoddle Street to Burke Road
As part of the North East Link Program, this project involves a major overhaul of 6km of the Eastern Freeway. Key features include adding one new lane in each direction between Chandler Highway and Burke Road, building the final 6km of the dedicated Eastern Busway, and constructing a new walking and cycling bridge over the Yarra River. Major construction commenced in early 2026, with works in May 2026 including extensive piling operations, drainage works, and the installation of Intelligent Transport System technology.
1207-1209 Burke Road Townhomes
A premium permit-approved development site for 12 architect-designed luxury townhomes by Cera Stribley. Located on a 2,405sqm site with over 40m street frontage to Burke Road in Kew's prestigious Sackville Ward. The development offers boutique luxury living in one of Melbourne's most sought-after suburbs with potential for yield uplift under Victoria's new Townhouse and Low Rise Code.
Arteur
A bespoke luxury townhome project from leading firm Embrace Architects, presenting a lifestyle of enduring style and quality in Kew. This limited collection of 10 stunning townhomes features meticulously designed residences with timeless elegance, integrated Miele appliances, private lifts, solar panels, and EV chargers. Built by Community Constructions Group with landscaping by John Patrick.
Denmark Kew
A collection of sophisticated residences at 102-108 Denmark Street, Kew. Features spacious interiors, premium amenities, and panoramic CBD views in a prestigious location with excellent connectivity.
Kew Junction Activity Centre & Denmark Street Redevelopment
A major urban renewal initiative transforming the 4.3-hectare former VicRoads headquarters at 60 Denmark Street, Kew, and the broader Kew Junction activity centre. The site was rezoned from transport to commercial and general residential zones in October 2024. Demolition of the northern building was completed in February 2026, with the southern building under review for adaptive reuse. Four shortlisted developers - Riverlee, Lendlease, Mirvac, and a Milieu-led consortium - are preparing proposals, with a preferred partner to be announced in 2026.The project will deliver a minimum of 375 homes (targeting 500+), with at least 10% affordable housing, walking and cycling connections through the former rail corridor, and a revitalised mixed-use precinct. Kew Junction has also been designated a Train and Tram Activity Centre Zone under the Victorian Government Activity Centres Program, supporting building heights of up to 16 storeys in the core.
Adeney Private Hospital
Australia's first gap-free short-stay hospital, offering zero out-of-pocket costs for eligible Medibank members. The purpose-built four-storey facility features 4 operating theatres, 30 overnight beds, a chemotherapy infusion centre, and on-site radiology. It focuses on surgical specialties including orthopaedics, urology, and gastroenterology, operated via a joint venture between doctors and Amplar Health.
St George's Hospital Aged Care Facility (Berengarra)
Berengarra is a $57.57 million, 90-bed residential aged care facility located at the rear of St George's Hospital in Kew. The facility features a small household model with two three-storey houses, each accommodating 30 residents in smaller pods of 15. It includes private rooms with ensuites, domestic-style kitchens, and specialized environments for aged persons' mental health and dementia care, providing residents with direct access to hospital medical and rehabilitation services.
Glenferrie Place Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Glenferrie Place Plan to revitalise the Glenferrie precinct, creating a more vibrant and connected local economy. Key initiatives include urban greening, sustainable transport improvements, streetscape upgrades, and the ongoing transformation of the Columbia Street laneway into a safe, people-focused space with improved amenity, landscaping, and accessibility to the station.
7,078 residents of Kew - South are employed, from a labour force of 7,304. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 68.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 labor force in Kew - South is highly qualified, featuring a strong concentration of professional service workers, an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, and an estimated 1.8% expansion in employment over the past year. In March 2026, there were 7,078 employed residents, while the unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, and participation in the workforce was slightly lower than typical levels (68.2% versus 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census data indicates that a notable 45.9% of residents worked from their homes, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 1.6 times the regional rate. In contrast, the construction sector is less represented at 5.1% compared to the regional benchmark of 9.7%. A ratio of 0.6 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a level of local job availability that exceeds typical benchmarks. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 1.8% while the labor force expanded by 2.5%, which led to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labor force grow by 2.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. The national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand in Kew - South. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but these rates vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the employment composition of Kew - South suggests local employment could rise by 7.5% over five years and 15.2% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kew - South is $2,577 a week (about $134,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,104 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,789 a year against an average of $129,930. The average runs 95% 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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Income levels in the Kew - South SA2 rank in the top percentile nationwide, based on the latest ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Taxpayers in the Kew - South SA2 have a median income of $66,789 and an average income of $129,930, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $73,214 for the median and $142,429 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Kew - South are positioned high, ranking between the 85th and 92nd percentiles nationally.
Distribution statistics reveal that the $4000+ weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 33.8% of residents (4,160 people), which differs from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the largest at 32.8%. A notable 44.9% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent pockets that support local business activity. After paying for housing, residents keep 86.8% of their income, showing strong disposable funds, and the area's SEIFA ranking for income is in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kew - South had 4,244 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 19% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $501 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,050 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Kew - South at the time of the latest Census consisted of 52.6% standalone houses and 47.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across the Melbourne metro area. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Kew - South stood well above the Melbourne metro average at 44.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.2%) or rented (25.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro average at $3,050, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $501, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Kew - South are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kew - South counted 4,244 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,503 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 70.0%, consisting of couples with children at 32.8%, couples without children at 25.9%, and single parent households at 10.0%. Non-family households represent the remaining 30.0%, with single-person households accounting for 25.1% and group households making up 4.8%. The median size of households is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.4% of adults in Kew - South hold a university qualification, including 35.2% with a bachelor degree and 17.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 6.7% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 9,746 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,170 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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Academic credentials in Kew - South are significantly higher than broader averages, with 57.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This high level of education positions the local population well for professional, knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational education is the source of qualifications for 16.3% of those aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (6.7%). Enrolment in education is exceptionally high, with 32.2% of the population presently undertaking formal study.
This cohort includes 10.6% in secondary schools, 10.0% in higher education, and 7.4% enrolled in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kew - South reaches 67 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 10,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport systems include 67 active transit stops operating in Kew - South, offering a combination of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which together provide 10,774 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 184 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 78%, while 6% walk and 2% cycle. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 per household.
A high 45.9% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Transit service frequency averages 1,539 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 160 weekly trips at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.7% of residents in Kew - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 80.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 excellent outcomes in Kew - South, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, displaying a very low incidence of common health issues across all age ranges, and the level of private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 80% of the population (9,895 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the region were asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.9 and 6.7% of the population, respectively, while 72.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 21.2% of the community (2,614 people), which is higher than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national comparisons generally aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.2% of Kew - South residents were born overseas and 26.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.2%) and Australian (17.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kew - South exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local areas, with 31.2% of its residents born abroad and 26.1% using a language other than English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 47.4% of the local population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family heritage based on parental birthplace, the three largest groups in Kew - South are English at 22.2%, Australian at 17.8%, and Chinese at 12.1%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
Notable differences also exist in the proportions of other groups: Irish ancestry is highly represented at 10.8% of the local population (compared to 6.5% regionally), Greek ancestry at 3.1% (compared to 2.7%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kew - South is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 41 years in Kew - South is well above the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and older than the national median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, the 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 18.0% locally, while the 35 - 44 cohort is underrepresented at 10.4%. The concentration of residents aged 15 - 24 is also higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 15.8% to 18.0% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 11.9% to 13.2%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 13.9% to 11.7%, and the 5 to 14 age group has fallen from 11.3% to 9.5%. Demographic models indicate that the age structure in Kew - South will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow the fastest at 57%, adding 224 people to reach 616. Demographic aging is ongoing, with residents aged 65 and older representing 100% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 25 to 34 and 45 to 54 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kew - South
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 118 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,601 at the 2021 Census → 12,308 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 (207011521). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.