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Knoxfield - Scoresby has an estimated 17,290 residents, up from 16,601 at the 2021 Census — a change of 689 people, or 4.2%. 243 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,132 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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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Knoxfield - Scoresby stands at approximately 17,290 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 689 individuals (4.2%) compared to the 16,601 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This upward trend is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 17,232 in June 2025, combined with 243 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The region's population density translates to 1,132 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical values observed in other evaluated areas. Outperforming the SA3 area (3.1%) and the broader SA4 region, Knoxfield - Scoresby's 4.2% expansion marks it as a regional leader in population growth.
This increase was heavily supported by international migration, which accounted for roughly 74.7% of the total population growth in recent times. Projections established by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are applied to each SA2 region. For sectors lacking this data, figures are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of population growth transitioning from the LGA to the SA2 level. The age-specific growth rates obtained from these calculations are extended to all districts for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographics, the area is projected to experience population expansion above the national median, gaining 2,915 residents by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 16.5% over the 16 years.
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520 new dwellings have been approved in Knoxfield - Scoresby over the past five years, an average of 104 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 46% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 55, 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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An average of approximately 104 residential building approvals are registered annually in Knoxfield - Scoresby, totaling 520 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 51 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because only 0.4 additional residents relocated to the district for every new home constructed over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is successfully matching or exceeding demand. This dynamic offers purchasers wider options and reinforces the potential for population growth to outpace projections, with new builds averaging an estimated construction cost of $304,000, consistent with wider regional patterns.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $85.5 million this financial year, demonstrating robust development interest in the commercial sector. Residential building activity in Knoxfield - Scoresby is somewhat elevated compared to Greater Melbourne, tracking 35.0% higher than the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, which preserves buyer options and underpins property values even though construction volumes have slowed down lately. Newly approved housing is composed of 46.0% detached structures and 54.0% multi-unit options like townhouses and apartments. This shift toward higher-density building styles provides affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This pattern marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 86.0% detached houses, pointing to a dwindling volume of vacant land alongside shifting lifestyle preferences and demand for diverse, budget-friendly properties. The market displays a low-density character, with roughly 231 residents for every residential building approval. Projections indicate that Knoxfield - Scoresby will add 2,857 new inhabitants by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Current levels of building activity appear to align well with these future requirements, supporting balanced market conditions and minimizing upward pressure on construction costs.
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Development applications around Knoxfield - Scoresby
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Knoxfield - Scoresby, worth an estimated $1.29 billion. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.1 billion. 17 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates represent key drivers of regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that are expected to influence the local area. The most relevant projects include the Scoresby Village Residential Estate, the Knoxfield Industrial Estate Redevelopment, the Knoxfield Residential Growth Corridor along Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road, and a Six-Storey Aged-Care Facility.
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Ovata Knoxfield
Development Victoria project delivering approximately 400 homes across 2-4 bedroom townhouses and land lots in Knoxfield, branded as Ovata. Located on the former DELWP horticultural research facility site at the corner of Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road. Features a purpose-built wetlands system replacing a structurally unsound dam, green open spaces, walking and cycling links to Blind Creek Trail, and a mixed-use precinct along Burwood Highway for future retail and community services. Up to 10% affordable housing committed.Targeting Green Star Communities rating. Civil construction commenced June 2026, with the sales display suite expected to open July 2026, first home sales slated for late 2026, and construction of homes and wetlands continuing through 2027.
Scoresby Village Residential Estate
Large master planned residential community in Scoresby delivering more than 450 new dwellings in a mix of townhouses and apartments, with internal streets, pocket parks and integrated community open space directly adjoining the Knoxfield activity area and Scoresby Village shopping precinct.
Knoxfield Industrial Estate
Dexus-owned industrial estate at 20 Henderson Road, Knoxfield, comprising two high-quality office and warehouse buildings with total warehouse space ranging from 13,000 sqm to 36,123 sqm. The estate is an established distribution and logistics facility with large hardstand areas, high-clearance ceilings, recessed loading docks, and ample parking. Located near Ferntree Gully Road, Stud Road, and EastLink, the precinct is identified in Knox planning documents as a strategic long-term opportunity for future uplift in land use intensity, though no formal redevelopment program or planning application has been lodged.The estate remains fully operational and is actively leased by Dexus.
Ovata - Knoxfield Masterplanned Community
Civil construction commenced June 2026 on Ovata, a masterplanned neighbourhood of approximately 416 medium-density townhouses on 19.2 hectares of former DELWP horticultural research land at the corner of Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road, Knoxfield. Delivered by Development Victoria, the project includes a purpose-built wetlands system, green open spaces, walking and cycling links to Blind Creek Trail, and a mixed-use precinct along Burwood Highway for future retail, commercial and community services. Up to 10% of homes will meet affordable housing targets.A sales display suite is under construction and expected to open in July 2026, with first home sales launching in late 2026 and home construction continuing through 2027 to completion by 2033.
Ovata - Knoxfield Residential Community
Development Victoria is delivering Ovata, a new masterplanned residential community on a 19.2ha former government horticultural research site at the corner of Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road, Knoxfield. The development will deliver approximately 400 medium-density townhouses and homes across a range of two to four bedrooms, including 10% affordable housing. The project features a purpose-built wetlands system to enhance habitat for the endangered Blue-billed Duck, green open spaces, walking and cycling links to Blind Creek Trail, and a mixed-use precinct for future retail and community services.Civil construction commenced in mid-2026 with Stage 1 comprising approximately 56 townhouses. Home sales are expected to launch from the on-site display suite in mid-2026. Full construction is expected to be complete by 2033.
Six-Storey Aged-Care Facility
Six-storey aged-care facility with 177 beds, kitchen, dining, recreation facilities, cafe, and club floor overlooking Dandenong Ranges and Waterford Valley Golf Course.
Swinburne University Wantirna Campus Next Gen Transformation
Infrastructure revitalization at Swinburne University's Wantirna Campus under the Next Gen Campus framework, delivering new advanced trade simulation hubs, updated digital teaching spaces, Indigenous Learning Circles, and 24/7 student learning facilities.
Ovata Knoxfield Residential Development
Development Victoria is revitalising the 19.2-hectare former DELWP horticultural research site at 609-621 Burwood Highway into the Ovata neighbourhood, delivering around 400 new homes including medium-density townhouses with two to four bedrooms and up to 10% affordable housing. The project includes a purpose-built open-water wetland to protect the endangered Blue-billed Duck and treat stormwater into Blind Creek, new green open spaces, walking and cycling paths, and a mixed-use precinct for small retail and community services.VCAT directed that subdivision and wetland permits be granted in March 2024. A sales display suite is being fitted out on site, with civil works and Stage 1 construction of approximately 56 townhouses anticipated to commence in 2026-2027.
9,407 residents of Knoxfield - Scoresby are employed, from a labour force of 9,809. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 68.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,508, about 124% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Knoxfield - Scoresby is highly educated, featuring a notable concentration of professional services workers, a jobless rate of 4.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,407, while the unemployment rate remained 0.7% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate is generally consistent with the Greater Melbourne baseline of 70.2%. Census data reveals that a substantial 29.5% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The area exhibits a distinct industrial focus in manufacturing, where the employment concentration is 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented, accounting for 3.5% of employment compared to the regional benchmark of 5.2%. With 1.1 local jobs for every working resident recorded at the Census, the area operates as a net employment center, drawing in commuters from surrounding neighborhoods. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the employed population grew by 1.3% while the total labor force expanded by 1.8%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded job growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Knoxfield - Scoresby. These five and ten-year projections have been integrated with the local industry profile to estimate future growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these national sectoral trends onto the local industry mix suggests Knoxfield - Scoresby's employment base would grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation based on the local profile without factoring in local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Knoxfield - Scoresby is $1,953 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $791 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,378 a year against an average of $64,955. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Knoxfield - Scoresby SA2 is $54,378, with an average taxpayer income of $64,955. These figures are below the national averages, and contrast with a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $59,609 for the median and $71,204 for the average. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the area place it in the 54th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket consists of the 34.6% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (5,982 residents), which is comparable to the regional proportion of 32.8%. High housing costs account for 15.8% of income, yet solid overall earnings keep disposable income at the 62nd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Knoxfield - Scoresby had 5,829 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,117 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Knoxfield - Scoresby consisted of 86.0% separate houses and 14.0% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to the Greater Melbourne breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other options. The level of home ownership in Knoxfield - Scoresby was higher than the metropolitan average at 33.7%, with 42.7% of properties owned with a mortgage and 23.6% occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,117, exceeding the Melbourne average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $425, compared to the regional median of $390.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Knoxfield - Scoresby are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rental costs are also above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Knoxfield - Scoresby counted 5,829 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 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 79.8%, consisting of couples with children at 42.1%, couples without children at 25.0%, and single-parent households at 11.5%. The remaining 20.2% are non-family households, which are composed of lone-person households at 17.9% and group households at 2.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.7% of adults in Knoxfield - Scoresby hold a university qualification, including 23.7% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,060 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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 educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with tertiary qualification rates (35.7% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the national average of 30.4% and the SA3 average of 30.7%, indicating a strong local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 29.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 17.7%. A high level of educational enrollment is observed locally, with 29.2% of the population participating in formal study.
This student population includes 9.4% enrolled in primary schools, 8.1% in secondary schools, and 5.8% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Knoxfield - Scoresby reaches 115 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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 services in Knoxfield - Scoresby include 115 active bus stops. These stops are served by 25 separate routes, which combine to offer 3,029 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 179 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the neighborhood, the majority of workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 cars per home, which is above the metropolitan average. A significant 29.5% of workers worked from home, according to 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 432 trips daily across the network, translating to approximately 26 weekly departures for each stop. The corresponding map displays the 100 transit stops nearest to the center of the area.
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73.3% of residents in Knoxfield - Scoresby report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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Health indicators show favorable outcomes across Knoxfield - Scoresby according to the AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with younger residents demonstrating low rates of common illnesses. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, standing at approximately 51% of the population (~8,852 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.6% and 6.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.3% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.7% of the population (3,063 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Senior health outcomes are strong, although they rank lower nationally than the outcomes seen in the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.4% of Knoxfield - Scoresby residents were born overseas and 39.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.9%) and Australian (18.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Knoxfield - Scoresby displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 42.4% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.7% of the local population. Buddhism shows the most significant overrepresentation locally, accounting for 7.1% of residents compared to 4.2% in Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Knoxfield - Scoresby are English at 18.9%, Australian at 18.1%, and Chinese at 17.6%, with the Chinese group sitting significantly above the regional average of 6.5%.
Other demographic differences include an overrepresentation of residents with Sri Lankan ancestry at 2.3% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Indian ancestry at 5.1% (compared to 4.2%), and Korean ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Knoxfield - Scoresby is 40. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 24.3% 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 in Knoxfield - Scoresby is 40 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 45 - 54 age group has a larger representation at 14.3%, while the 25 - 34 demographic has a lower representation at 11.3%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.4% to 6.4% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 demographic has decreased from 12.4% to 11.3%. Long-term modeling suggests that the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 750 people (30%) from 2,472 to 3,223, while the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 demographics are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Knoxfield - Scoresby
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 Jun 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 — 243 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,601 at the 2021 Census → 17,290 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 (211011254). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.