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Keysborough - South has an estimated 17,166 residents, up from 15,093 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,073 people, or 13.7%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 264 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 63.6% of that increase. That puts 725 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Keysborough - South is approximated at 17,166 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 2,073 residents (13.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 15,093 individuals. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 17,132 in June 2025 alongside 264 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The current population translates to a density of 725 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks observed across other areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The 13.7% expansion rate in Keysborough - South since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (7.0%) as well as the state, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
Expansion was largely driven by arrivals from overseas, which accounted for roughly 63.6% of the total population increases in recent times, though natural growth and interstate migration also registered positive gains. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. In cases where SA2 figures are unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to translate growth from LGA down to SA2 scales. These aggregations also supply age-group growth rates applied to the years 2032 through 2041. Based on these demographic patterns, the area is projected to experience a strong population surge placing it in the top national quartile, with an expected increase of 5,362 residents by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a 30.9% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
651 new dwellings have been approved in Keysborough - South over the past five years, an average of 130 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 85 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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On average, Keysborough - South sees approximately 130 new residential approvals annually, with a total of 651 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 10 approvals recorded in FY-26 so far. Because an average of 3.4 individuals moved to the district for every new home completed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, even as new dwellings average a construction value of $287,000—a figure below regional norms—indicating more budget-friendly purchase options.
Commercial approvals stand at $1.2 million for the current financial year, highlighting a focus that is overwhelmingly residential. Calculated on a per-person basis, Keysborough - South yields 128.0% more development activity than Greater Melbourne, providing home buyers with a broader selection of properties, even though construction rates have eased recently. Newly approved projects consist of 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density housing offers cheaper entry points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a major departure from the existing housing stock (which currently stands at 89.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of development sites and changing preferences around lifestyle and affordability. The ratio of 1718 people per residential approval reflects a quiet construction sector with minimal activity. Demographic projections indicate Keysborough - South is on track to add 5,313 residents by 2041 (compared against the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch). Current construction volumes appear to match these future needs, support stable market environments, and prevent major price escalation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Keysborough - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Keysborough - South, worth an estimated $3.65 billion. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.2 billion. 21 are already under construction and 24 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 local infrastructure, major projects, and urban planning initiatives represent key drivers of regional change. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects with the potential to affect the local area. Key projects include Stage 3 of the Perry Road Construction and Widening, the Keysborough Gardens Primary School Upgrade and Modernisation, the Keysborough South Residential Precinct, and Aspire Keysborough, with the main projects of relevance listed below.
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Keysborough Golf Club Relocation and South East Sports Hub
The project involves the proposed relocation of the Keysborough Golf Club to a new Graham Marsh-designed 18-hole course in Bangholme to facilitate the creation of a 69-hectare South East Sports Hub (SESH). The SESH is planned to include five football pitches, three cricket fields, an Aussie Rules field, and eight netball courts. While the 1,600-dwelling residential component at the existing Hutton Road site is currently stalled due to the Victorian Government's refusal to amend the Urban Growth Boundary and a failed member vote to extend the developer's option in early 2026, the developer Intrapac and the Club continue to advocate for the relocation to safeguard the club's financial future and provide regional sporting infrastructure.
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.
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.
Aspire Keysborough
A boutique collection of 32 generous townhouses and 14 luxury apartments overlooking the parklands of Keysborough. The development features 3-5 bedroom townhouses with sleek finishes, open plan living spaces rich in natural light, and private outdoor spaces. Located in Melbourne's south-east, the project offers proximity to schools, shopping centres, golf courses, and Mordialloc Beach.
Monash Freeway Upgrade Stage 2
A $1.08 billion major infrastructure project that added 36km of new lanes to the Monash and Princes Freeways. Key features include the transformation of the Beaconsfield interchange into a full diamond configuration, a new outbound entry ramp at Police Road, and a direct link from Jacksons Road to EastLink. The project also extended O'Shea Road to three lanes in each direction, integrated smart lane management technology, and delivered new shared cycling and walking paths to improve safety and travel times for 470,000 daily users.
Keysborough Townhouses
A completed $50 million development featuring 116 architecturally designed townhouses by Bruce Henderson Architects, each with private gardens and garages. The development includes communal outdoor spaces designed by Tract Consultants, creating a village-like feel. Located on 2.9 hectares, this was the last major infill residential development site in Keysborough with settlements completed in early 2025.
Chapel Park Keysborough
A 110-dwelling master-planned residential community by Sunstone Projects designed by CHT Architects and built by Hamilton Marino. Features 1-5 bedroom apartments and townhouses with contemporary design, timber flooring, stone benchtops, Bosch appliances, established landscaping, urban plaza, central courtyard and integrated boutique retail offering with cafes and restaurants. Located across from South Keysborough Shopping Centre and next to Keysborough Golf Club within landscaped laneways and communal spaces.
Haven Townhomes
Carefully curated collection of 59 contemporary townhomes by Aultun Group. Designed by Cera Stribley Architects and built by Aultun Group. Features private courtyard gardens, spacious internal layouts, and high-quality finishes throughout. Completed development ready for immediate occupancy.
10,224 residents of Keysborough - South are employed, from a labour force of 10,455. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 76.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 15,707, about 92% 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Keysborough - South, with a strong contingent working in professional roles, a low unemployment rate of 2.2%, and a 4.7% estimated rise in employment over the preceding year. There are 10,224 employed residents as of March 2026, and the local unemployment rate sits 2.6% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labor participation is unusually high (76.3% versus 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census data indicates that 26.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in manufacturing, where employment is 1.9 times the regional average. By contrast, education & training is underrepresented, employing 6.6% of residents compared to the regional benchmark of 9.2%. Although local jobs are present, comparison of the Census working population against the local resident count suggests a significant portion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 4.7% while the labor force grew by 4.5%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Greater Melbourne, employment rose by 2.1%, the workforce grew by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future workforce demand in Keysborough - South. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different industries. Mapping these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment structure suggests Keysborough - South should see employment gains of 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (this represents a direct weighting calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Keysborough - South is $2,493 a week (about $130,000 a year), with median personal income at $890 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,191 a year against an average of $62,597. 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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Tax data from the ATO, aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, shows that income levels in the Keysborough - South SA2 sit below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $53,191 and the average income is $62,597, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $58,308 for median income and $68,619 for average income. Data from the 2021 Census highlights that weekly household incomes are highly ranked at the 90th percentile ($2,493 weekly).
Income distribution shows that the largest cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, containing 37.3% of residents (6,402 people), which is close to the regional share of 32.8%. Keysborough - South displays high affluence with 38.0% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and local services. Residential costs take up 17.8% of household income, but strong wages ensure that disposable income remains high at the 88th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls into the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Keysborough - South had 4,328 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 63% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,478 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. 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 stock in Keysborough - South was comprised of 89.2% houses and 10.8% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative options), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area stood at 20.8%, trailing the Melbourne metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (62.5%) or tenants (16.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,478 was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $520 also exceeded the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Keysborough - South are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental rates are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Keysborough - South counted 4,328 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,922 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 60% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 8% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 90.2%, consisting of couples with children (59.7%), couples without children (18.3%), and single parent households (11.1%). Non-family households account for the remaining 9.8%, with single-person households representing 7.8% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.8% of adults in Keysborough - South hold a university qualification, including 25.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 11.3% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 7,580 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,084 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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Local education levels in Keysborough - South are high, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 26.7% in the SA3 area and 29.8% in the SA4 region. This educational profile prepares the local population well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 25.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational qualifications are held by 22.4% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (11.3%). Enrolment rates are high, with 33.6% of the population engaged in formal study.
This student cohort includes 10.9% in primary school, 8.7% in secondary school, and 7.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Keysborough - South reaches 44 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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An analysis of public transport infrastructure shows 44 active transit stops in Keysborough - South, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 10 routes that support 1,430 passenger trips per week. Transport links are rated as good, with residents living an average of 254 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential and most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 2.0 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high share of workers (26.1%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services run an average of 204 times daily across the route network, which averages out to approximately 32 trips per week at each individual stop.
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82.2% of residents in Keysborough - South report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, health outcomes in Keysborough - South are positive, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older age brackets. The share of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 50% of the population (~8,651 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.0% and 4.2% of residents respectively, while 82.2% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.6% of the population (1,646 people), which is below the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%. Senior citizens in the area record strong health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.2% of Keysborough - South residents were born overseas and 65.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.4%) and Australian (8.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Keysborough - South ranks among the most culturally diverse locations in the nation, with 55.2% of residents born outside Australia and 65.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, chosen by 35.3% of residents. There is a strong concentration of Buddhist residents, who make up 18.2% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. Based on parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Other at 26.5% of the population (higher than the regional average of 14.6%), Chinese at 19.4% (higher than the regional average of 6.5%), and Australian at 8.7% (lower than the regional average of 18.4%).
Other specific ethnic groups also show different concentrations: Sri Lankan background is recorded for 3.2% of Keysborough - South (compared to 0.8% regionally), Vietnamese at 8.4% (compared to 1.9% regionally), and Serbian at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Keysborough - South is 35, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.1% 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 35 years in Keysborough - South is slightly below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age group shows a strong presence at 14.9% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 75 - 84 cohort is smaller at 2.5%. Since 2021, the 55 to 64 age bracket increased from 9.3% to 10.6% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 5.1% to 6.4%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 group shrank from 7.3% to 5.5% and the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 18.3% to 16.8%.
Population forecasts for 2041 show shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to expand by 1,174 people (46%) from 2,554 to 3,729, while the 0 to 4 group is expected to grow by a modest 9% (88 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Keysborough - South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 13 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 Jul 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 — 264 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,093 at the 2021 Census → 17,166 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 (212041566). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.