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Kew - West has an estimated 14,064 residents, up from 13,039 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,025 people, or 7.9%. 271 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,265 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of Kew - West stands at approximately 14,064 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,025 people (7.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 13,039 people. This updated count incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,799 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 271 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density reaches 2,264 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across AreaSearch's national monitoring. Outpacing the broader SA3 area (6.6%), Kew - West's 7.9% increase since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth outperformer.
Recent demographic expansion has been overwhelmingly propelled by overseas migration, representing virtually the exclusive contributor to local population additions. Projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized for each SA2 district. Where such localized figures are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying weighted population aggregation from LGA to SA2 geographies. In addition, aggregated cohort growth rates are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on these demographic models, overall numbers are anticipated to contract slightly, with local resident counts projected to decline by 70 persons by 2041. In contrast, specific age brackets will see increases, most prominently among residents aged 75 to 84, who are forecast to grow by 281 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
514 new dwellings have been approved in Kew - West over the past five years, an average of 102 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 103 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% 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 in Kew - West has recorded an annual average of roughly 102 dwelling approvals, totaling 514 approved dwellings over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same period (between FY-22 and FY-26), net resident intake averaged just 0.1 people per year for every home constructed, demonstrating that supply is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand to widen dwelling availability and support prospective population expansion beyond current forecasts. An average construction cost of $983,000 per dwelling highlights a developer emphasis on high-end, premium residential projects.
Concurrently, non-residential building has been subdued, with $1.9 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year. Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential construction in Kew - West has tracked moderately higher (45.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), sustaining ample buyer supply while bolstering established real estate values. Recent building approvals comprise 17.0% detached houses alongside 83.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and high-density formats provides more accessible price points suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Compared with the existing residential stock (currently 49.0% houses), this structural shift highlights a scarcity of greenfield sites and aligns with changing household requirements for diversified, cost-effective living spaces. The market currently demonstrates roughly 144 people per dwelling approval, signaling an expanding sector. With demographic forecasts pointing toward stable or easing resident numbers, Kew - West is likely to see reduced housing pressure, offering favorable conditions for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kew - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kew - West, worth an estimated $318 million. A further 170 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.4 billion. 54 are already under construction and 85 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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 economic and social performance is fundamentally shaped by public works, commercial redevelopments, and strategic town planning. AreaSearch has pinpointed 63 projects with potential local impacts, highlighted by key developments such as the Kew Recreation Centre Redevelopment, YarraBend, Kew Library Upgrade, and Montview.
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Kew Recreation Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Kew Recreation Centre into a modern all-electric aquatic and recreation facility for people of all ages and abilities. Key features include a 10-lane 25m lap pool, warm-water program pool, learn-to-swim pool, and an aqua play area with a large slide. The centre also includes two indoor sports courts, a gymnasium, group fitness rooms, childcare facilities, and a cafe. Sustainability measures include a 500 kW solar system, heat pump pool heating (replacing gas boilers following a June 2025 council decision), and rainwater harvesting.Construction follows a significant delay caused by an unforeseen structural steel roof collapse in October 2022, which triggered legal proceedings by the Victorian Building Authority and WorkSafe Victoria against ADCO Constructions. The current approved project budget is $78.7 million. The centre is now expected to reopen to the public in July 2027.
Kew Library Upgrade
City of Boroondara is undertaking essential upgrades to the existing modernist Kew Library building, with construction commencing April 2026. Rather than demolishing and rebuilding, Council resolved in early 2025 to retain the existing structure and focus on maintenance and modernisation. Works include a new roof and sewer, electric heating and cooling, electrical switchboard upgrades, and improvements to lighting, shelving, carpet and Wi-Fi. The library closed on 1 March 2026 with a temporary service operating from Kew Court House at 188 High Street until the library reopens in early 2027.A longer-term master plan is also being developed with community input, to be shared for feedback in mid-2026. The Victorian Government contributed a $550,000 grant through its Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.
Montview
A boutique collection of 10 luxury house-sized apartments featuring zero carbon emissions, 7-star energy rating, and sustainable design. Each residence includes north-facing terraces, Miele appliances, wine cellars, fireplaces, and secure private entry. Designed by award-winning Ewert Leaf architects with landscaping by memLa.
Studley Park Residences
A collection of 31 luxury apartments at 85 Studley Park Road, Kew, developed by Carpe Development. The project features premium amenities and parkland views in one of Melbourne's prestigious suburbs. Designed by Warren and Mahoney, it follows the success of The Walton.
Alphington Bowls Club Redevelopment
Yarra City Council approved design and development of refurbishment for Alphington Bowls Club located in Alphington Park adjacent to paper mill development site. February 2025 council resolution to proceed.
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.
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.
Thomas Embling Hospital Expansion
The Victorian Government is investing 515.7 million AUD to expand the Thomas Embling Hospital forensic mental health facility. The project delivers 82 additional beds, including a 34-bed women's precinct and a 48-bed medium security men's facility. It also features a new entry complex, clinical administration facilities, and a multi-deck carpark. This expansion implements key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.
8,083 residents of Kew - West are employed, from a labour force of 8,342. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 69.8%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 12,541, 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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The local labour market in Kew - West is characterized by advanced qualifications and heavy representation in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.1% and a 2.4% estimated employment increase over the preceding year. Employed residents totaled 8,083 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sat 1.7% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and the local labour participation matched Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records show 44.9% of local workers performed their duties from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind. Resident employment is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade.
The community displays strong industry concentration in professional & technical fields, capturing a workforce share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, construction represents a smaller segment locally at 6.2% employment relative to 9.7% regionally. As a predominantly residential suburb, local commercial employment capacity remains constrained, as reflected in the ratio of Census working population to resident population. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.4% while the labour force grew by 2.5%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force expansion of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. Medium- to long-term labour requirements in Kew - West can be gauged using Jobs and Skills Australia national industry projections from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been weighted against the local occupational profile to estimate future trajectories. Against national workforce growth projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry performance varies substantially. Applying these sectoral forecasts across Kew - West's industry distribution indicates local employment potential of 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kew - West is $2,459 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,133 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,719 a year against an average of $129,482. The average runs 94% 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Kew - West SA2 registered a median income of $66,719 and an average income of $129,482, ranking in the nation's upper tier and substantially exceeding Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, prevailing levels are estimated at roughly $73,137 (median) and $141,938 (average) as of March 2026. Findings from Census 2021 indicate household, family, and individual incomes all achieve elevated national positions between the 87th and 89th percentiles.
The single largest earnings bracket consists of 31.4% earning $4000+ weekly (4,416 residents), contrasting with the wider metropolitan profile where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads with 32.8%. Local spending power is highlighted by 42.8% of households securing weekly earnings above $3,000. Housing expenses absorb 14.4% of income, while net earnings place residents in the 89th percentile for disposable income and assign the area an income SEIFA standing in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kew - West had 4,869 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 49% detached houses and 31% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $456 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. 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 composition in Kew - West consisted of 49.1% houses and 50.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Greater Melbourne breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was notably elevated compared to the wider metropolitan area, standing at 37.8%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 29.3% and rental accommodations represented 32.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,000 considerably exceeded the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $456 compared to $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
When benchmarked against national figures, mortgage commitments are markedly above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents sit well over the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kew - West counted 4,869 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,252 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 67.7% of all households, consisting of 32.3% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. The remaining 32.3% comprises non-family dwellings, including lone person households at 26.8% and group households at 5.6%. Average occupancy sits at 2.5 people per household, marginally below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.2% of adults in Kew - West hold a university qualification, including 34.9% with a bachelor degree and 16.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 8.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 529 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,148 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 among Kew - West residents significantly outpaces regional and national levels, with 56.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This strong educational profile underpins a competitive knowledge-sector workforce. Bachelor qualifications form the largest group at 34.9%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Meanwhile, technical and vocational training accounts for 17.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (8.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 30.6% of residents actively enrolled in education.
Within this cohort, 8.8% are undertaking tertiary studies, 8.7% are in secondary schooling, and 8.0% are participating in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kew - West reaches 51 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 6,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The public transit network in Kew - West includes 51 active transport stops encompassing bus and light rail services. These access points are served by 17 individual routes that generate 6,129 weekly passenger trips. Service access is convenient, with residents situated an average distance of 214 meters from their closest transit facility. Being primarily a dormitory community, work trips are largely outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 78% of journeys, walking representing 6%, and buses capturing 5%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.2 per dwelling, while 44.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 875 trips per day across the local route network, translating to roughly 120 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.3% of residents in Kew - West report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 80.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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 in Kew - West are exceptionally positive across mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence assessed by AreaSearch, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing roughly 80% of the total population (11,307 people), well above the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The primary reported conditions across the locality are mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 7.5 and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 72.3% reported having no diagnosed medical conditions, on par with 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong physical wellbeing with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 19.0% of residents (2,672 people), surpassing Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, with older residents achieving national health rankings that surpass the wider community baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.0% of Kew - West residents were born overseas and 28.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.9%) and Australian (17.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Kew - West exceeds that of most comparable areas, with 32.0% of residents born abroad and 28.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation, held by 44.3% of people in Kew - West. Notably, Judaism represents 1.0% of the local population, mirroring the 1.0% share observed across Greater Melbourne. In terms of parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds among residents are English (20.9%), Australian (17.5%), and Chinese (11.9%), with the latter substantially exceeding the regional benchmark of 6.5%. Other cultural heritages with above-average local presence include Polish at 1.1% of Kew - West (vs 0.8% regionally), Greek at 4.0% (vs 2.7%), and Italian at 5.8% (vs 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kew - West is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.6% 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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The age distribution in Kew - West aligns closely with Greater Melbourne across broad demographic tiers, with the largest divergence spanning only 4.1 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 40 as at August 2026, slightly down from 41 at the 2021 Census, yet exceeding the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census. The middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have reduced their proportion from 27.2% to an estimated 25.4% since the Census. Looking toward 2041, older demographics (65+) will drive community expansion, increasing by 479 residents (18%) to reach 3,151, while younger cohorts, including children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults, are forecast to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kew - West
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 15 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 271 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,039 at the 2021 Census → 14,064 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 (207011522). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.