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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%. 129 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 demographic research by AreaSearch, the resident count in Kew - South stands at approximately 12,308 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 11,601 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 707 people (6.1%). This upward movement incorporates an ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,306 as of June 2025 alongside 129 validated new addresses added following the census count. With 2,849 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits in the top quarter of nationwide territories analyzed by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the local 6.1% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 benchmark (6.6%) by just 0.5 percentage points, highlighting solid local momentum.
Inward overseas migration served as the core catalyst behind these recent population additions, functioning as virtually the sole contributor. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia releases utilizing 2022 baseline metrics for SA2 divisions. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw on 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections using weighted growth conversions from LGA scales down to SA2 zones. These cohort distributions are likewise projected forward for all districts between 2032 and 2041. Under this forward-looking framework, overall numbers are anticipated to trend downward, resulting in a net contraction of 238 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, particular brackets will see gains, most prominently the 75 to 84 cohort, which is slated to increase by 253 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
160 new dwellings have been approved in Kew - South over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building activity across Kew - South has generated roughly 32 new residential approvals per year, totaling 160 homes over the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-22 to FY-26). Because the resident base receded over the recent timeframe, this pace of building has maintained an orderly equilibrium between supply and buyer demand, offering healthy purchasing options while new residential builds averaged an estimated construction cost of $1,967,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, luxury stock. Meanwhile, commercial planning yields registered $3.3 million in approvals across the present financial year, pointing to a subdued commercial pipeline.
Kew - South exhibits approximately half the new dwelling approval rate per capita compared to Greater Melbourne, positioning it within the 39th percentile nationally. This ranking implies fewer options for prospective buyers and reinforces interest in current housing stock. The approval level also falls below the national mean, which points to the locality’s long-standing character and may hint at constraints in planning policy. Approximately 72.0% of new construction is allocated to standalone residences, while 28.0% goes to attached units, preserving the neighborhood’s classic suburban layout and emphasizing family-sized homes for residents wanting more room. Despite the current housing mix showing 53.0% detached units at Census time, developers are building a higher proportion of standalone homes, which signals ongoing demand for family housing even as density increases. The approval ratio stands at around 374 people per new dwelling, signaling a settled and stable market environment. With demographic forecasts pointing toward plateauing or contracting headcount, residential demand pressures in Kew - South could soften, offering advantageous conditions for incoming 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 $23.7 billion. 40 are already under construction and 60 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major civic developments, and urban planning schemes exert a powerful influence on local property dynamics. Across Kew - South, AreaSearch has tracked 40 active or proposed initiatives anticipated to shape the suburb. Prominent works include the Eastern Freeway Upgrades: Hoddle Street to Burke Road, 442-444 Barkers Road Development, Arteur, and 1207-1209 Burke Road Townhomes, with key details summarized in the following directory.
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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 local workforce in Kew - South is characterized by exceptional educational credentials, heavy concentration in professional roles, a low jobless rate of 3.1%, and annual job growth estimated at 1.8%. Employed residents numbered 7,078 as of March 2026, while local unemployment sits 1.7% under the 4.8% Greater Melbourne benchmark, and participation levels align closely with Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 45.9% of workers reported working remotely, though pandemic-era movement restrictions must be taken into account. Key sectors employing local residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and education & training.
Specialization in professional & technical services is particularly pronounced, registering 1.6 times the wider regional concentration. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 5.1% of employment locally, lagging the 9.7% Greater Melbourne mark. A local job density of 0.6 workers per resident as recorded at Census indicates above-average job availability within the immediate catchment. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show a 12-month local employment rise of 1.8% alongside a 2.5% expansion in the active workforce, producing a 0.7 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered job gains of 2.1% and labor pool growth of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor demand relevant to Kew - South. Mapping national five- and ten-year sectoral outlooks against the local industry baseline provides projected trajectories: while nationwide employment is projected to expand 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry variations are substantial. Applying these sector trends to the Kew - South workforce base yields an estimated local job growth of 7.5% over five years and 15.2% across ten years (this represents a direct illustrative weighting exercise and excludes localized demographic 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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Taxpayer income metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ATO records place the Kew - South SA2 in the highest national percentile for financial year 2023. Median earnings among taxpayers stand at $66,789 with an average of $129,930, substantially exceeding Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $73,214 for median and $142,429 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes consistently ranked between the 85th and 92nd percentiles nationwide.
The top weekly income bracket of $4000+ represents 33.8% of the local population (4,160 individuals), whereas the metropolitan area peaks in the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 32.8%. With 44.9% of earners bringing in more than $3,000 weekly, the community displays considerable financial affluence that bolsters premium commercial services. Residents preserve 86.8% of gross earnings after debt and rent obligations, underscoring strong disposable capacity and securing a SEIFA income standing 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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According to the latest Census, the housing fabric in Kew - South consisted of 52.6% standalone houses and 47.4% alternative dwelling formats (such as apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached properties), whereas the broader Melbourne metro profile comprised 67.9% houses and 32.1% other formats. The outright home ownership rate reached 44.1%, notably higher than metropolitan norms, with mortgaged properties comprising 30.2% and rental dwellings accounting for 25.6%. Median monthly mortgage costs were $3,050 compared to the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while median weekly rents stood at $501 versus $390 across the metropolis.
Nationally, local mortgage servicing costs substantially outstrip the Australian baseline of $1,863, with local rental rates also tracking well above the national $375 figure.
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 constitute the bulk of the domestic landscape at 70.0% of households, consisting of 32.8% couples with children, 25.9% childless couples, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 30.0%, with single-person living accounting for 25.1% and group accommodations comprising 4.8%. The area's median household size of 2.6 people aligns identically with the Greater Melbourne baseline.
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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Tertiary attainment in Kew - South substantially outpaces broader state and national standards, with 57.4% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% in Australia. This strong scholastic foundation positions the community favorably for professional knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 35.2%, followed by postgraduate awards (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational pathways comprise 16.3% of formal credentials among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (6.7%). Current student enrollments are elevated across the suburb, with 32.2% of the population participating in formal education.
This proportion includes 10.6% attending secondary schools, 10.0% engaged in tertiary studies, and 7.4% enrolled at the primary school level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kew - South reaches 67 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 6,500 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 transit infrastructure in Kew - South encompasses 67 active transit boarding points comprising tram and bus connections. These nodes are linked across 11 individual routes, providing 6,492 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transit access is outstanding, with typical commuter proximity measuring 184 meters to the nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, private vehicles remain the primary outward commute option at 78%, while 6% commute on foot and 2% by bicycle. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.3 vehicles per household. Additionally, 45.9% of the workforce indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related settings.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 927 trips per day network-wide, translating to roughly 96 weekly trips across each boarding location.
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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 assessments by AreaSearch reflect exceptional wellness profiles throughout Kew - South across age brackets, characterized by subdued chronic disease rates and low mortality measures. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing approximately 80% of all residents (9,895 people). This significantly surpasses the Greater Melbourne coverage rate of 56.7% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the suburb, diagnosed in 6.9 and 6.7% of the community respectively, while 72.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, on par with 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts exhibit solid health metrics with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 20.8% of the local population (2,560 people), higher than the 15.1% share observed across Greater Melbourne, with older residents maintaining health outcomes that track consistently with broader population standards.
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 elevated multicultural depth relative to most domestic markets, with 31.2% of its populace born overseas and 26.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious denomination, practiced by 47.4% of local residents. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a prominent local presence at 0.8% of the community, relative to 1.0% observed across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most prominent backgrounds in Kew - South are English (22.2%), Australian (17.8%), and Chinese (12.1%), with the Chinese cohort tracking substantially above the 6.5% metropolitan standard.
Notable variations appear among other heritages as well, with Irish heritage comprising 10.8% locally (compared to 6.5% regionally), Greek ancestry at 3.1% (versus 2.7%), and Sri Lankan representation at 0.6% (against 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kew - South is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.6% 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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Demographically, Kew - South maintains a more mature profile than Greater Melbourne overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 20.8% of residents belong to retiree and senior brackets (65+), against 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young-to-middle adults (25 - 44) make up 24.7% compared to 32.1% regionally. Consequently, the local median age is estimated at 41, down from 42 at the 2021 Census, but 4 years above the metropolitan benchmark of 37 recorded during the census. Furthermore, the 45 - 64 age group has decreased since the census, moving from 26.7% to an estimated 24.1%.
Heading toward 2041, senior cohorts are projected to register the largest increase, rising by 499 residents (19%) to reach 3,059. Conversely, contractions are anticipated across child, young adult, and middle-aged brackets.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 129 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (207011521). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.