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Lakes Entrance has an estimated 11,493 residents, up from 11,164 at the 2021 Census — a change of 329 people, or 2.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 318 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 54 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 resident count in Lakes Entrance stands at approximately 11,493 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 329 people (2.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 11,164 people. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 11,331 recorded in June 2025 alongside 318 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Population density is calculated at 53 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous living space throughout the locality. Outperforming the broader SA3 area (2.4%), Lakes Entrance's 2.9% expansion establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 74.5% of recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as the base year are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. Where local data is missing, AreaSearch utilizes 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts, applying a weighted aggregation technique to translate LGA population trends to the SA2 level. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are projected forward across every region from 2032 to 2041. On the basis of these demographic models, the district is slated for top-quartile population expansion relative to regional Australia, with an estimated gain of 3,688 persons through to 2041 from recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 30.7% across the 16 years.
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377 new dwellings have been approved in Lakes Entrance over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 75 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 Lakes Entrance have averaged approximately 75 units annually, accumulating to 377 homes over the past 5 financial years. Balancing supply against demand, construction between FY-22 and FY-26 supported an average of 1.2 new residents per built dwelling, while the ratio shifted to 0.7 people per dwelling across the past 2 financial years, reinforcing market equilibrium. Approved residential works average an estimated $445,000 in construction value. Concurrently, non-residential building activity has been subdued, with $6.8 million in commercial approvals logged during this financial year. Per capita construction activity in Lakes Entrance sits 11.0% below the Rest of Vic.
benchmark, while nationally it sits in the 68th percentile of evaluated regions. Recent residential approvals are exclusively composed of detached houses, preserving the neighborhood's low-density profile and providing spacious accommodations tailored to families. Approvals track at approximately 188 people per dwelling approval, underscoring the low-density nature of the local market. Projections derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Lakes Entrance will add 3,526 residents by 2041. If residential construction remains at prevailing rates, housing deliveries may fail to match population influx, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on home prices.
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Development applications around Lakes Entrance
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 Lakes Entrance, worth an estimated $364 million. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.2 billion. 31 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, public infrastructure upgrades, and local planning schemes play a pivotal role in shaping district growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 7 major initiatives anticipated to influence the region, including the North Arm Water Main Replacement, Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA), Jemmys Point Lookout Stage 2 and Kalimna Loop Walk, as well as the Lakes Entrance Slipway Redevelopment.
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Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA)
The Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA) is a 244 hectare residential growth precinct in the hills north of Lakes Entrance, planned to deliver around 1,545 new dwellings and accommodate over 9,000 future residents. The area is implemented through Development Plan Overlay 8 (DPO8) in the East Gippsland Planning Scheme, with multiple staged subdivisions progressively rolling out across land bounded by Myers Street, Blairs Road, Ostlers Road and Thorpes Lane. Approved development plans cover Palmers Road, Blairs Road and the Country Club Drive precinct, with active estates including Wel.Co's Mirradale (around 165 lots over 35.4 hectares at 112 Ostlers Road), Lakes Heights Estate at 52 Country Club Drive (59 lots, permit approved) and the neighbouring Lakes View Estate.The masterplan includes a neighbourhood activity centre of around 3.5 hectares, integrated wetlands for water-sensitive urban design, a multipurpose community facility, emergency services land and a connected shared pathway network, with native vegetation precinct planning to protect high quality habitat zones.
Lakes Entrance Slipway Redevelopment
Transformation of a 5,400 square metre former slipway site operating from 1948-2005 into a vibrant public waterfront precinct featuring tiered timber decking, two restored historic winch sheds converted into art galleries, food and beverage outlets, outdoor markets, community event spaces, public amenities, and accessible ramps. Managed by the Slipway Collective, this multi-use destination celebrates local maritime heritage while fostering arts, culture, and hospitality to enhance tourism and community wellbeing.
Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park Development, Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1
Major foreshore revitalization featuring Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1 with an all-abilities boardwalk, Indigenous garden celebrating the five Gunaikurnai clans, sculptural seating featuring Borun the pelican and Tuk the musk duck, Lakes Foreshore Park with inclusive playground incorporating water-play and nature-play elements, accessible pathways, landscaping, and the Lakes Entrance Water Sports Pavilion. The project honors Gunaikurnai cultural heritage while providing enhanced recreation and accessibility for the community.
Jemmys Point Lookout Stage 2 and Kalimna Loop Walk
Completed tourism infrastructure upgrade at Jemmys Point featuring a large circular viewing platform with panoramic 270-degree views of the Gippsland Lakes, Bass Strait and 90 Mile Beach. Stage 2 works include all-abilities toilet facilities with baby change, solar-powered BBQ, picnic shelter and tables, landscaping, improved parking and turnaround area, and a loop walking trail connecting Hotel Road lookout, Kalimna Jetty and Jemmys Point Reserve. The facilities promote community gathering, outdoor recreation and enhance visitor experiences in Lakes Entrance.
North Arm Water Main Replacement
East Gippsland Water replaced the critical water main linking Kalimna and Lakes Entrance beneath North Arm using horizontal directional drilling to improve drinking water supply reliability, increase network capacity for future growth and reduce environmental impacts within the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar area. The project achieved a major pipe installation milestone in November 2025 and was completed in December 2025.
Lakes Entrance - Marine Parade Upgrade
A 1km road and footpath upgrade project extending from the roundabout at Marine Parade and Princes Highway to Barkes Avenue intersection. The project includes widening the road for 50 on-road parallel parking bays, 1.8m-wide accessible footpaths along the residential side, raised pedestrian crossings for traffic calming, intersection reconstruction at Barkes Avenue and Marine Parade, and upgraded drainage infrastructure to reduce localized flooding. Construction commenced June 24, 2024 by Cranes Asphalting and Bitumen Sealing P/L.
Lakes Entrance Training Walls Upgrade
Remediation works on the 130-year-old heritage-listed training walls, including stabilization of the timber structure with rock-filled geotextile bags and replenishment of armour rock along the channel sides. The $4.5 million project improves vessel access, reduces hazards from unstable rock surfaces, extends structure longevity, and supports local fishing, boating, and tourism industries.
Paynesville Slip Road Maritime Precinct Upgrade
A comprehensive upgrade of the Paynesville maritime precinct involving the replacement of aging seawalls and the construction of new jetties to provide approximately 40 new berths. The project includes a significant expansion of the boat ramp to be longer and deeper, enhanced car and boat trailer parking, and the creation of new boardwalks and pedestrian pathways. Integrated landscaping and drainage improvements are also being implemented to support regional tourism and the local marine industry.
4,426 residents of Lakes Entrance are employed, from a labour force of 4,686. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 47.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features an even mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with substantial representation in core public services, an overall jobless rate of 5.5%, and yearly job growth estimated at 4.4%. As of March 2026, total employed residents reached 4,426, though the unemployment rate stands 1.9% higher than Regional Vic.'s 3.7%, and the participation rate of 47.8% sits markedly below the regional standard of 61.1%. In addition, 13.6% of employed locals indicated working remotely at the Census, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident workers are primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction.
Accommodation & food represents a prominent local specialty, generating an employment concentration 2.0 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a smaller footprint, employing 4.6% of local workers compared to 7.5% across the region. A comparison between the Census working population and resident workforce suggests local employment capacity remains constrained. Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment grew by 4.4% alongside a 3.4% expansion in the labour pool, reducing unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% contraction in employment, a 0.3% drop in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage points decrease in unemployment. Medium-to-long-term workforce expectations can be evaluated using national industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Across Australia, workforce numbers are forecast to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different industries. Calibrating these sectoral trends against the local industry profile suggests employment in Lakes Entrance could expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (noting this is an illustrative weighting model that does not integrate local population dynamics).
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Median household income in Lakes Entrance is $1,014 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $562 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,478 a year against an average of $52,402. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place Lakes Entrance SA2 below national income averages. Local taxpayers reported a median income of $41,478 and a mean income of $52,402, trailing Regional Vic.'s respective benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 stand at approximately $45,468 for median earnings and $57,443 on average. Census metrics place household, family, and individual incomes between the 3rd and 7th percentiles nationwide. The largest earnings band is $400 - 799, capturing 30.2% of the population (3,470 individuals), contrasting with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.3%.
Even though shelter expenses are manageable—leaving 86.7% of earnings unspent on housing—net disposable income ranks at the 6th percentile across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lakes Entrance had 4,579 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 53% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 26.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.6%. 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 local housing landscape consisted of 88.8% separate houses and 11.2% alternative structures (including townhouses, units, and other dwellings), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Full home ownership was exceptionally high at 52.8%, easily exceeding regional levels, while remaining residences were either being purchased under a mortgage (25.7%) or leased (21.6%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations sat at $1,300, below Regional Vic.'s $1,430, while median weekly rent was recorded at $270 compared to $285 regionally. On a nationwide scale, Lakes Entrance home loan repayments sit well under the Australian median of $1,863, with leasing costs also tracking substantially beneath the national standard of $375.
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Lakes Entrance counted 4,579 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 65.7%, broken down into couples without children (37.5%), couples with children (18.4%), and single parent households (9.4%). Non-family living situations account for the other 34.3%, consisting largely of single-person residences at 32.2% alongside group households at 2.1%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
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17.1% of adults in Lakes Entrance hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 956 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 975 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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Tertiary educational attainment in the district presents an area for development, with higher education qualification rates (17.1%) tracking well below the Victorian benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees comprise 11.6%, postgraduate credentials make up 2.8%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.7%. Vocational education forms a major pillar of local capability, with 42.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (30.6%). A significant 24.7% proportion of the local population is enrolled in formal study.
This cohort comprises 10.0% attending primary school, 7.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 1.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Lakes Entrance reaches 69 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 200 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,870 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 transit infrastructure in Lakes Entrance includes 69 designated transit stops connected by 7 routes, generating 204 weekly passenger trips. Overall access remains constrained, with the average home positioned 1873 meters from the closest passenger stop. Given its predominantly residential footprint, commuting is predominantly vehicle-based, with private cars accounting for 93% of journeys. Vehicle availability averages 1.4 per dwelling. Meanwhile, 13.6% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related operating conditions. Transit route operations provide an average of 29 daily trips across the broader network, which equates to roughly 2 weekly trips per designated boarding point.
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58.2% of residents in Lakes Entrance report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Community wellness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate notable health hurdles in Lakes Entrance across mortality and chronic illness rates, with prevalent conditions evident in younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance membership is low at approximately 46% of residents (~5,263 people). This lags behind Regional Vic. (50.5%) and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, affecting 12.6 and 8.8% of the community respectively, whereas 58.2% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are notably elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 37.1% of the population (4,262 people), higher than the 24.0% regional share. Health indicators among local retirees remain favorable, recording national standings that surpass the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lakes Entrance is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.9%) and Australian (30.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures indicate a largely homogeneous population, with Australian citizenship recorded at 87.4%, 85.1% born within Australia, and 95.5% using solely English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 46.4% of residents. The most noticeable demographic variance relative to the wider area is observed in Judaism, which makes up 0.2% locally compared to 0.1% in Regional Vic.. Evaluating parental background, English ancestry is the most widely reported at 32.9%, followed by Australian at 30.0% and Scottish at 9.0%. Other distinct cultural representations include Dutch heritage at 2.0% (compared to 1.7% across the region), Maltese at 0.6% (versus 0.5%), and French ancestry at 0.5% (against 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lakes Entrance is 55, older than 96% of areas nationally. 15.2% 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 demographic structure of Lakes Entrance is notably older than its surrounding region. Senior and retiree cohorts (65+) represent 37.1% of the populace as at August 2026, compared to 24.0% throughout Regional Vic., whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for only 16.5% compared to 23.1% regionally. The estimated median age reaches 55 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 12 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census, while the national median was 38 at the same Census. Since that Census, the 45 - 64 age bracket decreased from 27.1% to an estimated 24.6%.
The strongest demographic growth through to 2041 is anticipated among the 25 - 44 cohort, which is projected to expand by 968 residents (51%) to reach 2,859.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lakes Entrance
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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Jul 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 — 318 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,164 at the 2021 Census → 11,493 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 (205021084). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.