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Kyneton has an estimated 10,818 residents, up from 10,562 at the 2021 Census — a change of 256 people, or 2.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 77% of areas nationally. 331 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 19 people per 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 research by AreaSearch, the resident count in Kyneton stands at approximately 10,818 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 10,562 people, this represents an expansion of 256 people (2.4%). This trajectory is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,665 alongside 331 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density equates to 19.4 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. The community's 2.4% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 area (4.4%) by only 2.0 percentage points, underscoring solid underlying growth trends.
Net overseas migration has served as the primary driver of demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 84.1% of total population additions over recent timeframes. For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where an SA2 is omitted from this series, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023, adjusting figures via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort growth rates derived from these models are similarly assigned across every locality for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts place the district within the upper quartile of regional Australian territories, projecting a gain of 2,709 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, which translates to a cumulative 23.6% expansion across the 16 years.
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295 new dwellings have been approved in Kyneton over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That is 5.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Kyneton have averaged roughly 59 dwellings annually, accumulating to 295 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging just 1 new residents per year per completed dwelling across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), housing supply is matching or outpacing demand, providing buyers with substantial selection and establishing room for demographic expansion beyond projected numbers. Meanwhile, newly approved residences carry an average construction value of $561,000—moderately higher than the regional benchmark—pointing toward an emphasis on premium residential construction. Furthermore, $32.5 million in commercial building permits have been granted during this financial year, demonstrating considerable commercial development progress.
Compared to Rest of Vic., local per-capita building activity remains closely aligned, maintaining a balanced market dynamic in line with adjacent districts. Free-standing houses constitute 93.0% of recent approvals, while 7.0% comprise townhouses or apartments, sustaining the region's open setting and appealing to purchasers seeking detached layouts and extra room. With roughly 261 people per approval, Kyneton exhibits characteristics typical of a low-density community. Long-range forecasts indicate Kyneton will gain 2,556 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should dwelling construction continue at its existing pace, the pipeline of new housing could lag population gains, which may intensify competition among purchasers and place upward pressure on values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kyneton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kyneton, worth an estimated $173 million. A further 63 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.5 billion. 22 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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Community outcomes are significantly shaped by infrastructure upgrades, development schemes, and public works. AreaSearch has highlighted 6 projects positioned to influence the district, with principal undertakings including Kyneton Central, Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan Implementation, Kyneton on Riverside, and Ambrosia Estate.
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Cornerstone Kyneton
A $150 million masterplanned retail and commercial precinct spanning 62 hectares. The development includes large format retail anchored by a Bunnings warehouse, fast food outlets including McDonalds, a fuel station, and additional commercial warehouse spaces.
Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan, adopted by Council in March 2023, delivering upgraded netball and little athletics facilities. Little athletics facilities were relocated from the top oval to the bottom oval, including a new storage shed, discus cage and circle, shot put circles, and long jump/triple jump run-ups and pits, with works completed in July 2024. Netball upgrades are being delivered in two stages: Stage 1 is the redevelopment of the M.B. O'Sullivan Pavilion, adding two netball player change rooms, umpire change rooms, amenities, storage, first aid area, admin/office space, and an undercover spectator area, with completion expected by the end of 2025.Stage 2 is the construction of two new asphalt netball courts with LED floodlighting, perimeter fencing, and spectator seating, scheduled to begin late 2025 and conclude before the start of the 2026 netball season. The Victorian Government pledged up to 1.5 million dollars towards the netball facilities, with Council committing a further 1.3 million dollars.
Ambrosia Estate
A boutique residential land estate providing 65 premium homesites ranging from 2000sqm to 7856sqm, ideal for architectural homes in the Macedon Ranges, less than an hour from Melbourne.
Kyneton on Riverside
Master planned neighbourhood on the south side of the Campaspe River with staged land releases. The estate offers walking access to Kyneton Station and town amenities with design guidelines and house and land packages available. Stages 6 and 14 are complete and titled, with ongoing sales in stages 10, 11, and 19.
Kyneton Recycled Water Irrigation Project
The project involves the construction of a 14-kilometre pipeline to distribute Class C recycled water from the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant to local irrigators, enabling the reuse of 200-300 megalitres annually for agricultural irrigation, supporting regional agriculture, and improving environmental outcomes for the Campaspe River by reducing non-compliant discharges.
Old Kyneton Primary School Redevelopment
Transformation of the former Kyneton Primary School into a creative and community precinct, featuring restored heritage bluestone building for gallery and exhibition spaces, a new contemporary entry building, transformed library for events, and revitalized grounds with 3000 new plants.
Daylesford to Hanging Rock Shared Trail
Proposed regional shared trail linking Daylesford, Tylden, Woodend, Hanging Rock and Kyneton through a combination of rail trail and shared-use trail sections. The project is being jointly progressed by Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Hepburn Shire Council to improve cycling, walking and horse riding opportunities while supporting regional tourism and local connectivity. Planning and feasibility work continues, with additional state funding required before construction can commence.
Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct
The Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct is a staged regional sport and recreation development at New Gisborne, spread across two interconnected sites at the intersection of Barringo and Hamilton roads. It is the largest capital works project ever undertaken by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Stage One, budgeted at over $29 million, opened on 28 June 2024 and delivered a three-court indoor sports stadium with spectator seating, kiosk, sport administration office and amenities on the western site, plus a natural turf AFL and cricket oval, pavilion with change rooms, fitness loop, half-court basketball, playground, outdoor table tennis, barbecue areas, wetland and car parking on the eastern site.Stage Two, valued at $17 million and funded by $15 million from the Australian Government and $2 million from Council, commenced in November 2025 under contractors Harris HMC (western stadium extension) and ACE Infrastructure (eastern sports fields). Stage Two adds three further multi-use indoor courts, four gender-neutral changerooms, additional offices, amenities and parking on the western site, and a second natural turf oval, two outdoor netball courts and further car parking on the eastern site. Construction progressed through 2026 with oval turf works completed and structural steel erected for the stadium extension by April 2026. Eastern side completion is expected mid-2026 and western side completion late 2026, with all new facilities open in early 2027. A proposed Stage Three, estimated at $15.5 million and still seeking external funding, would add retractable seating, a function and multi-purpose room extension, a canopy linking the existing netball courts to the sports hub, a pavilion extension and cricket nets. The precinct serves more than 3,300 participants across basketball, netball, AFL, cricket, futsal, volleyball and badminton, and adjoins the eight-court Macedon Ranges Regional Netball Complex.
5,312 residents of Kyneton are employed, from a labour force of 5,415. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 61.4%. 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. 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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Kyneton possesses an educated talent pool across varied industries, marked by an unemployment rate of only 1.9% and a 1.1% gain in estimated employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, 5,312 residents are employed, while local unemployment sits 1.8% below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, and labour participation matches the Regional Vic. level of 61.1%. According to Census findings, 30.7% of working locals operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors supporting local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.
The region demonstrates notable strength in professional & technical, where the local employment proportion is 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents a comparatively smaller share, engaging 11.9% of workers locally versus 16.8% across the broader region. Despite existing local positions, comparisons between resident worker totals and local employment suggest substantial outward commuting. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures indicate that in the 12 months to March 2026, jobs grew by 1.1% and the workforce expanded by 0.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Across Regional Vic., employment contracted by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and joblessness decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand in Kyneton across five and ten-year horizons when aligned with local industry representation. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge by sector. Applying these sectoral forecasts across Kyneton's industrial breakdown indicates local jobs could expand by 6.1% across five years and 12.8% across ten years (this represents a baseline weighted extrapolation for reference and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kyneton is $1,695 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $771 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,808 a year against an average of $74,327. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Kyneton SA2 recorded a median earnings figure of $52,808 and an average of $74,327. These metrics exceed national averages and outpace the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach roughly $57,888 (median) and $81,477 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census results place Kyneton modestly between the 42nd and 47th percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, 32.4% of taxpayers (3,505 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with the 30.3% observed regionally. After meeting accommodation expenses, households preserve 86.9% of their earnings, indicating solid disposable capacity, while the district sits in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kyneton had 3,960 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $351 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,737 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. 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, residential stock in Kyneton consisted of 91.4% standalone houses alongside 8.6% alternative dwelling types (comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other configurations), relative to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Full home ownership stood at 42.4%, matching the Regional Vic. proportion, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (39.6%) or occupied by tenants (18.0%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $1,737, exceeding the Regional Vic. level of $1,430, whereas median weekly rent was $351 compared to $285 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage payments remain below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents sit under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kyneton counted 3,960 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 26% 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 units constitute the primary living arrangement at 71.6% of households, consisting of 29.5% couples with children, 32.4% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family residences comprise the remaining 28.4%, with single-person occupancies representing 25.9% and group homes accounting for 2.6%. The typical household size of 2.4 people equals the Regional Vic. standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.5% of adults in Kyneton hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.6% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 2,246 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,059 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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Educational attainment in the district is elevated relative to regional standards, with tertiary credentials held by 31.5% of residents aged 15+, outstripping the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% as well as the SA4 region figure of 25.4%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Technical and vocational training is also well represented, with 33.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (21.6%). Formal study participation is strong across the community, with 27.8% of residents enrolled in an educational course.
This cohort includes 11.0% attending primary school, 7.7% in secondary institutions, and 3.6% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Kyneton reaches 43 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 780 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network in Kyneton includes 43 active transport stops featuring train services. These facilities are connected by 13 individual routes that deliver a combined 775 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is rated as good, with locals generally situated 357 meters from their closest transit point. Given the town's residential character, commuter travel is mostly outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of journeys and 6% walking. Households maintain an average of 1.7 motor vehicles, higher than regional figures. Additionally, 30.7% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 110 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 18 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.1% of residents in Kyneton report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% 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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Health considerations in Kyneton are elevated based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates, with ailments evident across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a high private health insurance uptake of roughly 56% across the community (~6,068 people). This compares to a 50.5% coverage level observed across Regional Vic.. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, recorded at 9.7 and 9.3% respectively, while 64.1% of the population reported no long-term medical ailments compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic conditions appear at higher rates among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.4% of the population (2,747 people), exceeding the 24.0% share in Regional Vic., with elderly health outcomes outperforming regional and national norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kyneton is largely Australian-born, at 84.9% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (27.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Kyneton track below wider benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 89.0% of the community, 84.9% born in Australia, and 94.6% using only English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 43.8% of locals. The most notable statistical variance appears in Judaism, which encompasses 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, the most common lineages in Kyneton are English at 31.5%, Australian at 27.7%, and Irish at 12.1%. Noticeable variations also emerge across other heritage groups, including Scottish representation at 10.0% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (versus 0.4%), and Maltese at 0.8% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kyneton is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 16.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Kyneton aligns closely with Regional Vic. benchmarks, displaying a maximum divergence of 4.5 percentage points. The median age remains at an estimated 46, consistent with the 2021 Census figure and 3 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 from that same Census, while the national median sat at 38. Since that time, the proportion of adults aged 25 - 44 has decreased from 21.0% to an estimated 19.0%. By 2041, the largest demographic gain is projected within this 25 - 44 age cohort, adding 819 residents (40%) to reach 2,874.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kyneton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 331 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,562 at the 2021 Census → 10,818 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (202021030). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.