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Keysborough - North has an estimated 15,067 residents, down from 15,096 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 93% of areas nationally. That puts 2,279 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the population residing in Keysborough - North is estimated at 15,067 in May 2026. Compared to the 15,096 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a minor contraction of 29 individuals, or 0.2%. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,067 alongside 63 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 2,279 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the typical density found in other examined nationwide locations. The main driver of population gains in recent times has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 86.8% of the total growth.
Projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases, adapted through a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA down to SA2 scales. These aggregated growth rates by age bracket are also applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate that this location is set to experience population growth exceeding the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with an anticipated increase of 2,240 individuals by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to a overall rise of 14.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
123 new dwellings have been approved in Keysborough - North over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 57% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, broadly in line with 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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Keysborough - North averages approximately 24 residential building approvals annually, translating to a total of 123 residential properties over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 22 approvals have been documented so far. In light of the recent downward trend in population, the volume of housing construction has kept pace with demand, fostering a balanced property market with ample opportunities for buyers, while newly built homes carry an average construction value of $429,000, which is higher than the regional benchmark and points to premium building standards. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $2.3 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential character of the locality.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, building approvals in Keysborough - North are notably subdued, sitting 57.0% below the metropolitan average on a per capita basis. Although construction activity has risen recently, this restricted supply typically bolsters the value and demand of established homes. This level of activity is also lower than the national benchmark, suggesting a mature local market with potential land constraints. Current building activity is composed of 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% townhouses or apartments, with the rising proportion of multi-dwelling structures offering options at various price ranges, from houses suited for families to more budget-friendly, smaller residences. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which consists of 90.0% houses, showing that buildable land is becoming scarce, lifestyles are shifting, and there is a demand for more varied and affordable housing. Reflecting a highly established market, Keysborough - North records approximately 673 residents for every new dwelling approval. Demographic projections point to an increase of 2,240 residents in Keysborough - North by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of new housing may not keep up with this population increase, which is likely to escalate competition among buyers and support upward pressure on property values.
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Development applications around Keysborough - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Keysborough - North, worth an estimated $697 million. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.9 billion. 23 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Developments in public infrastructure, major projects, and urban planning are critical influences on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 projects that are anticipated to affect this locality. Key developments include Keys Estate Keysborough, Keysborough Townhouses, The Key Industrial Estate, and Perry Road Construction and Widening - Stage 3, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Frederick Wachter Reserve Active Recreation Infrastructure
A $2 million municipal active recreation facility enhancement by the City of Greater Dandenong. The project scope includes an asphalt pump track, a multi-use outdoor court (basketball and futsal), bouldering elements, picnic facilities, and landscaped parklands.
The Woodlands Keysborough
Premium development of 42 exclusive double-storey, 3 and 4 bedroom homes by Aultun Group in partnership with Carlisle Homes. Former Keysborough Park Primary School site converted to residential development. Homes back onto peaceful parkside sanctuary with prices ranging from $949,000 to $1,465,000. Master-planned residential community featuring townhouses with sustainable design principles and community facilities.
Keys Estate Keysborough
Collection of 34 thoughtfully-crafted townhomes designed by Peddle Thorp Architects. Features 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes with up to 232sqm of private outdoor space. Developed by Paragon Development Group with Creation Homes as builder, offering 10-year builders guarantee. Features spacious open-plan living areas flooded with natural light in the sought-after suburb of Keysborough, with easy access to transport links and local amenities.
Perry Road Construction and Widening - Stage 3
Third and final stage of multi-stage road upgrade project including road widening, pavement reconstruction, drainage upgrades, installation of guardrails and streetlights, and a new shared user path along Perry Road between Atlantic Road and Pillars Road. Earlier stages between Greens Road and Atlantic Drive have been completed. The project aims to reduce congestion, enhance safety, and support commercial traffic in the Dandenong Industrial Area.
Roselle Townhomes
Roselle is a boutique residential community of 60 architect-designed two-storey townhomes by SOHO Living in Springvale South. The development offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes with contemporary open-plan layouts, landscaped streetscapes and premium finishes. Construction is underway with homes actively selling and completion targeted for late 2026.
The Key Industrial Estate
A 114-hectare master-planned industrial estate in Keysborough, 29km from Melbourne CBD, developed by Frasers Property Industrial. Completed in February 2019, the estate delivers premium warehousing and logistics facilities with Industrial 1 zoning, 24/7 B-double truck access, and a minimum 5 Star Green Star Design & As-Built Rating. Tenants include major occupiers such as Stanley Black & Decker, Miele, Clifford Hallam Healthcare, AutoPacific, Fluidra Group and Dana Australia. The estate is now substantially leased with one warehouse available from February 2026.
Keysborough Gardens Primary School Upgrade and Modernisation
The original upgrade and modernisation project has substantially completed, expanding the school by capacity for around 150 additional students with new learning spaces, Indigenous Friendship Garden, playground, sports facilities, canteen and car park upgrades. A further Stage 2 project is now under construction following 2026-27 State Budget funding of $8.064 million to deliver a new library, science and technology facilities and a synthetic turf oval, with completion forecast for Q1 2029.
Noble Park Revitalisation
$4 million investment from Victorian Government through Office of Suburban Development. Comprehensive suburb revitalisation including streetscape upgrades along Douglas Street and Ian Street, new all-abilities playground, improved pedestrian crossings, enhanced lighting and landscaping, community space improvements, new pocket parks, community centre upgrades, pedestrian improvements, youth employment programs, and trader support initiatives to enhance Noble Park's village character.
7,359 residents of Keysborough - North are employed, from a labour force of 7,791. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 61.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% 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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Keysborough - North is home to a qualified workforce with a strong concentration in industrial and manufacturing fields, registering an unemployment rate of 5.5% and an estimated 4.4% rise in employment over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,359, while the unemployment rate was 0.8% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the workforce participation rate was notably lower, sitting at 61.0% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. According to Census records, a modest 14.8% of the working population worked from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of past Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality displays a clear industrial focus, with manufacturing employment representation standing at 2.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.9% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 10.1%. Even though local jobs are available, a comparison between the Census working population and the local resident count suggests that a significant portion of the workforce travels to other suburbs for employment. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 4.4% and the overall labour force expand by 4.4%, keeping the unemployment level relatively unchanged. For comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on future demand trends for Keysborough - North. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been compared to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although total employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce mix suggests that employment in Keysborough - North could rise by 5.4% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Keysborough - North is $1,525 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $599 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,243 a year against an average of $62,660. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The Keysborough - North SA2 area records a median taxpayer income of $53,243 and an average of $62,660, based on the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These levels sit below the national average and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $58,365 for the median and $68,688 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, individual weekly incomes are lower, positioning at the 11th percentile ($599 weekly), while household incomes are stronger at the 37th percentile.
In terms of income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 34.7% of residents (5,228 people), which is similar to the metropolitan average where this group represents 32.8%. After meeting housing costs, residents retain 85.6% of their income for other living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Keysborough - North had 4,839 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 25.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. 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 most recent Census, the housing mix in Keysborough - North consisted of 89.7% separate houses and 10.3% other dwelling types including semi-detached houses, townhouses, and apartments, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership in Keysborough - North was significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, reaching 44.0%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (34.5%) or rented (21.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,733, which is lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $381, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Keysborough - North are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Keysborough - North counted 4,839 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local households at 79.6%, consisting of couples with children at 38.9%, couples without children at 24.6%, and single parent households at 14.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.4%, with lone person households at 17.6% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size stands at 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.2% of adults in Keysborough - North hold a university qualification, including 14.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 862 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The suburb faces some educational challenges, with the proportion of residents holding a university qualification (20.2%) sitting well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted local educational programs. Among university degrees, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 26.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (17.1%). The level of educational enrollment is quite high in the area, with 27.4% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 8.7% enrolled in primary schools, 7.7% in secondary schools, and 4.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Keysborough - North reaches 75 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 75 active transit stops in Keysborough - North, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, which together provide 2,284 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 199 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 91%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.6, which is higher than the metropolitan average. Additionally, 14.8% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The average service frequency across all routes is 326 daily trips, which translates to approximately 30 passenger trips per week for each individual stop.
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72.6% of residents in Keysborough - North report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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An evaluation of health indicators reveals positive outcomes in Keysborough - North, according to AreaSearch's review of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with both younger and older cohorts showing low rates of common health conditions, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 50% of the population (~7,593 people). This is below the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical diagnoses in the locality, each affecting 6.6% of the resident population, while 72.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, matching the 72.6% average for Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is particularly healthy, showing a low occurrence of chronic conditions. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 22.8% of the local population (3,438 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health parameters for this older demographic are above average, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.8% of Keysborough - North residents were born overseas and 61.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (12.6%) and English (11.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Keysborough - North ranks among the most multicultural communities nationwide, with 61.4% of the population speaking a language other than English in their households and 55.8% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 39.7% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious deviation is in Buddhism, which is followed by 22.8% of residents, a proportion that is significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. Regarding parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Keysborough - North are Other at 27.3% of the population, which is considerably higher than the metropolitan average of 14.6%, Chinese at 12.6%, which is also notably above the metropolitan level of 6.5%, and English at 11.2%, which is significantly lower than the metropolitan benchmark of 20.1%.
Furthermore, there are significant deviations in other ancestries: Vietnamese represents 11.2% of the population compared to 1.9% regionally, Sri Lankan accounts for 1.9% compared to 0.8% regionally, and Serbian makes up 0.9% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Keysborough - North is 40. 25.7% 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 residents in Keysborough - North is 40 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 years and marginally above the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 9.0% locally, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 13.0%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 6.7% to 9.0% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 age bracket has decreased from 13.9% to 13.0%. Demographic projections indicate that the age structure in Keysborough - North will change significantly by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age cohort expected to grow by 616 people (45%) from 1,360 to 1,977.
The combined cohorts aged 65 and older will represent 63% of the total population growth, highlighting the aging trend in the area, while the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Keysborough - North
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 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 63 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,096 at the 2021 Census → 15,067 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 (212041565). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.