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Kyneton has an estimated 10,686 residents, up from 10,562 at the 2021 Census — a change of 124 people, or 1.2%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 85% of areas nationally. 257 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Kyneton is approximated at 10,686 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 124 residents (1.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 10,562 individuals. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,665 from June 2025 combined with 257 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 19.2 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density living environment. The 1.2% post-census growth rate of Kyneton is within 2.8 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (4.0%), showing healthy local growth.
The primary driver of this population increase was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 84.1% of the recent population gains. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 localities not covered by these datasets, regional and LGA projections released by the VIC State Government in 2023 are applied via a population-weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates across specific age brackets derived from these models are also projected for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the locality is projected to experience substantial growth, placing it in the top quartile of regional locations nationwide, with an expected increase of 2,762 people by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 25.6% over the 16-year timeframe.
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306 new dwellings have been approved in Kyneton over the past five years, an average of 61 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, 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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Kyneton averages approximately 61 residential building approvals annually, with 306 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 39 recorded so far in FY-26. Because Kyneton averages only 1 new resident per built dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of new supply is matching or exceeding demand, which increases options for buyers and accommodates potential population growth beyond current forecasts, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $436,000, indicating that builders are targeting the higher-end residential market.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $32.5 million in the current financial year, pointing to significant investment in local businesses. In comparison to the Rest of Vic., the rate of new development per capita in Kyneton is 13.0% lower, placing it in the 59th percentile of all analyzed locations across the country. Detached housing makes up 92.0% of the new construction projects, while multi-unit or attached dwellings account for the remaining 8.0%, maintaining the spacious, low-density character of the area which draws buyers looking for larger properties. There are roughly 261 people for every residential approval, confirming the low-density profile of the local market. Demographic projections indicate that Kyneton's population will expand by 2,741 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). If current construction volumes do not accelerate, residential supply may not keep pace with this population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and driving up property 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has identified a total of 6 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include Kyneton Central, Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan Implementation, Kyneton on Riverside, and Ambrosia Estate, with the list below detailing the most significant undertakings.
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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 61.2%. 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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The local workforce is characterized by high educational attainment and employment across a range of industries, with an unemployment rate standing at a low 1.9% and an estimated 1.1% increase in local employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 5,312 employed residents in the area, and the unemployment rate sits 1.8% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while the labor force participation rate matches the Regional Vic. figure of 61.1%. According to the latest Census, a notable 30.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The region shows a strong concentration of jobs in professional & technical services, with its employment share in this sector reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, healthcare & social assistance is less prominent locally, employing 11.9% of the workforce compared to the 16.8% average for Regional Vic. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a significant portion of local workers travel outside the immediate area for their jobs. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the recent 12-month period saw employment rise by 1.1% and the labor force expand by 0.8%, which led to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, with its unemployment rate dropping by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future labour demand in Kyneton. These five-year and ten-year national models have been integrated with the local industry profile to estimate future growth trends. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of expansion vary greatly by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment structure of Kyneton indicates that local employment is poised to grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population growth forecasts).
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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Tax data from the ATO, compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, indicates that income levels in the Kyneton SA2 exceed the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is recorded at $52,808 and the average income is $74,327, compared to the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, updated estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $57,888 for median income and $81,477 for average income. In contrast, the 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Kyneton are moderate, placing between the 42nd and 47th percentiles nationwide.
The weekly income distribution shows that 32.4% of the population (3,462 people) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the 30.3% observed across regional areas. Residents retain 86.9% of their earnings after meeting housing expenses, indicating solid disposable income, and the area is positioned in the 6th decile of the SEIFA 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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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Kyneton consisted of 91.4% standalone houses and 8.6% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. The rate of outright home ownership in Kyneton matched the Regional Vic. average of 42.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (39.6%) or renting (18.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,737 was substantially higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent of $351 was also higher than the Regional Vic.
figure of $285. On a national level, Kyneton's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national average 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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Families make up the majority of local households at 71.6%, consisting of couples with children at 29.5%, couples without children at 32.4%, and single-parent households at 8.7%. The remaining 28.4% of households are non-family living arrangements, which include single-person households at 25.9% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.4 residents, matching the average across Regional Vic.
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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The educational profile of the area is distinct when compared regionally, with university graduation rates (31.5% of residents aged 15+) higher than both the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% and the SA4 region level of 25.4%, demonstrating a strong presence of tertiary-educated residents. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 33.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 21.6%. There is strong participation in study, with 27.8% of the local population enrolled in an educational program.
This student population includes 11.0% in primary schools, 7.7% in secondary schools, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Kyneton reaches 43 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 43 active transit stops in Kyneton, including train services. These facilities are connected to 21 distinct routes, which together accommodate 1,166 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of local transport is classified as good, with residents living an average of 357 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential profile of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 88%, and walking accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.7 cars, exceeding the regional average.
A significant 30.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect conditions during the pandemic. Daily transit operations average 166 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 27 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, Kyneton exhibits notable health issues, with chronic conditions observed across different age groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high, at approximately 56% of the population (~5,994 people), which is higher than the 50.5% average observed in Regional Vic. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.7 and 9.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 64.1% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, which compares to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Residents of working age display a higher-than-average rate of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 24.5% of the population (2,622 people). Within this senior demographic, health outcomes are above average, with national performance metrics exceeding those of the general population.
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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The demographic data shows lower levels of cultural diversity in Kyneton compared to broader averages, with citizens making up 89.0% of the population, 84.9% of residents born in Australia, and 94.6% of households using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 43.8% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation relative to regional benchmarks is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic. In terms of ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Kyneton are English (31.5%), Australian (27.7%), and Irish (12.1%).
There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds compared to the region, with Scottish ancestry representing 10.0% of Kyneton (compared to 8.8% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Maltese at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kyneton is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 17.9% 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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Kyneton has a median age of 46, which is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 15.1% compared to Regional Vic., while the 25 - 34 age group is less common at 8.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.3% to 8.2%, whereas the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 14.0% to 13.2%. By the year 2041, the age profile of Kyneton is projected to undergo significant changes.
The 45 to 54 group is expected to experience the largest shift, growing by 34% (542 people) to reach 2,158 from 1,615, while the 65 to 74 demographic will grow by a more modest 8% (115 people).
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 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 — 257 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,562 at the 2021 Census → 10,686 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 (202021030). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.