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Lalor - East has an estimated 10,292 residents, up from 9,947 at the 2021 Census — a change of 345 people, or 3.5%. That puts 3,100 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Lalor - East stands at approximately 10,292 as of Aug 2026. This represents a 3.5% expansion (up 345 people) compared to the 2021 Census count of 9,947 people. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,253 as of June 2025 alongside 93 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With 3,100 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits within the top quartile among all nationally reviewed areas by AreaSearch. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 84.6% of recent net population additions.
Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government are utilized, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA trends down to the SA2 level. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied uniformly across locations. Looking forward, long-term demographic expansion is anticipated to rank in the country's upper quartile, with projections indicating an addition of 3,729 persons through to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to a total increase of 35.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
185 new dwellings have been approved in Lalor - East over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years between FY-22 and FY-26, approvals for new residential dwellings in Lalor - East totaled 185 homes, representing an annual average of about 37 approvals. Given the demographic contraction observed across recent years, residential building volume has remained comparatively sufficient for purchasing demand, with new builds registering an average expected construction cost of $405,000 in line with wider regional averages. Furthermore, approvals for commercial construction have reached $278,000 during the current financial year, underlining the area's predominantly residential character. Construction intensity across Lalor - East trails Greater Melbourne considerably, sitting 72.0% below the broader metropolitan per-capita rate.
Muted pipeline activity of this scale generally bolsters price resilience and buyer interest for established dwellings. Recent dwelling building approvals consist of 43.0% detached houses alongside 57.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This emphasis on medium-to-high density structures provides more attainable price thresholds catering to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a pronounced transition away from the current neighborhood fabric (in which 83.0% houses predominate), pointing to dwindling greenfield or infill parcels as well as evolving lifestyle requirements for diversified, cost-effective residential formats. With approximately 281 people per approval, the district is characterized by lower building density. Based on current quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Lalor - East is slated to add 3,690 residents leading up to 2041. Should future residential construction maintain its prevailing pace, housing additions could fall short of resident inflows, likely intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward momentum on dwelling values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lalor - East
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 Lalor - East, worth an estimated $48 million. A further 63 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.7 billion. 12 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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, town planning strategies, and local infrastructure developments serve as vital drivers of community performance. AreaSearch has tracked 13 projects positioned to influence the area. Among the prominent developments are 2 David Street Apartments, Lalor Recreation Reserve Master Plan, Melbourne Wholesale Markets, and New Epping Health Hub, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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2 David Street Apartments
Permit-approved development for 26 spacious apartments on a 1,262 sq m site in Lalor's Residential Growth Zone. The project features apartments averaging 78 sq m with abundant natural light, located near retail strips, schools, and transport. The site offers potential for alternative uses including childcare or medical facilities subject to council approval.
44-46 Derrick Street Townhouses
Development approved for five ultra-modern townhouses on 1373sqm site. Plans include four two-storey three-bedroom townhouses and one two-storey two-bedroom townhouse. Designed by Mi Design Group with landscaping by Justin Hutchinson from Urban Commons. Site currently for sale to developers with planning permits approved and ready.
Lalor Recreation Reserve Master Plan
The Lalor Recreation Reserve Master Plan 2024 sets out a 10-year vision to upgrade this Whittlesea reserve, covering an integrated playscape with formal and nature play elements, a new pedestrian loop replacing the road around the oval, exercise stations along walking and running paths, pavilion refurbishment with new public toilets, improved lighting, 80-bay formal car parking, community shelters and BBQ facilities, upgraded entry points and wayfinding, and biodiversity-focused landscaping. The plan was shaped by two rounds of community engagement in 2022 and 2023 and was formally endorsed by Council on 16 April 2024.Staged implementation of the plan began in 2026.
Northern Hospital Redevelopment
The $813 million Northern Hospital Redevelopment is a two-stage expansion of the Epping campus to meet the rising healthcare needs of Melbourne's fast-growing northern growth corridor. Stage 1 is delivering a four-storey Ambulatory Care Centre, which reached structural completion in October 2025 and is on track for opening in mid-2026. The new building will house outpatient, clinical and administration services with a ground link to the existing hospital. Stage 2, with John Holland appointed as Managing Contractor in October 2025, will deliver a new seven-level emergency department and inpatient unit tower fronting Cooper Street.The expanded ED will include a dedicated paediatric zone, a specialised mental health and alcohol and other drugs hub, an emergency observation unit, additional inpatient beds and more car parking. Early Works packages were advertised in late 2025, with Main Works packages being released progressively through early 2026. Once fully operational in late 2029, the redevelopment will provide nearly 200 emergency treatment spaces and support an additional 30,000 emergency patients each year. Both stages are expected to support up to 2,200 jobs during construction.
New Epping Health Hub
The New Epping Health Hub is a $1 billion state-of-the-art health and innovation precinct forming a significant public-private health cluster. Anchored by the now-operational Northern Private Hospital and the adjacent Northern Hospital, the 7-hectare hub features 80,000sqm of medical floorspace. Construction is currently underway on the $100 million New Epping Medical building, a six-storey facility providing 8,200sqm of specialist suites. Simultaneously, the $813 million Northern Hospital expansion is progressing, with the four-storey Ambulatory Care Centre structurally complete as of late 2025 and an emergency department tower under development.The precinct integrates specialist medical, research, and wellness facilities within a masterplan featuring a 2.7km nature loop.
Empire Epping
A bold new residential and commercial development set to redefine urban living in Epping. Features 94 apartments with one, two, and three-bedroom layouts, commercial spaces including shops, offices, a childcare centre, and a supermarket. Includes on-site amenities such as a gym, rooftop terrace, and residents garden. Offers high-end fixtures, spacious interiors, and secure parking.
Partridge Recreation Reserve Synthetic Soccer Pitch
Conversion of a natural grass soccer pitch to a FIFA-accredited synthetic surface with improved drainage, LED sports lighting, fencing and organic infill product. The project incorporated sustainability measures including energy-efficient LED lighting and organic infill made from repurposed olive pith. An estimated 145 tonnes of plastic and rubber waste were diverted from landfill to create the pitch's underlay. Usage has doubled from 20 hours to over 40 hours per week while significantly reducing weather-related cancellations.
Mosaic Living Estate
A residential estate in Lalor featuring 43 brand new two, three, and four-bedroom townhouses developed in two precincts, with balconies overlooking wetlands and views of the Melbourne CBD. Includes proximity to recreation, transport, employment, and education facilities, and an integrated commercial precinct with childcare centre, shops, gym, and convenience stores.
4,399 residents of Lalor - East are employed, from a labour force of 4,894. Unemployment sits at 10.1%, with participation at 56.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,542, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A proficient local workforce defines Lalor - East, marked by strong participation in industrial and manufacturing activities, an unemployment rate of 10.1%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed locals number 4,399, though the local jobless rate exceeds Greater Melbourne's 4.8% by 5.3%, highlighting potential for labor absorption, while the participation rate of 56.4% sits substantially below the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. Census records show 15.7% of workers performing their roles from home, a metric that may incorporate the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Workforce concentration in manufacturing is especially prominent, exceeding regional shares by a factor of 1.5. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented locally, accounting for 4.8% of the resident workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Given the discrepancy between Census counts of local working positions versus resident workers, this largely residential district provides relatively limited local job generation. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures, the past 12-month period saw a 2.7% rise in the overall labor force alongside a 0.2% drop in working numbers, elevating the local unemployment rate by 2.7 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 2.1%, the workforce rose by 2.3%, and joblessness edged up by 0.2 percentage points. Five- and ten-year national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide a framework for future local labor demand when applied against the area's industry profile. Across the country, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with notable variance between individual industries. Weighting these projections against Lalor - East's specific workforce breakdown suggests local employment growth of 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative baseline without adjusting for local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lalor - East is $1,224 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $521 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,455 a year against an average of $56,371. 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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ATO data at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that local earnings in Lalor - East SA2 sit below the Australian benchmark, showing a median income of $50,455 and an average income of $56,371. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $55,309 for the median and $61,794 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings within Lalor - East all aligned between the 4th and 15th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket encompasses 29.6% of residents (3,046 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 32.8% fall into the same band. Residents face intense mortgage and rental pressures, retaining only 82.4% of earnings after housing commitments and placing the area in the 14th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lalor - East had 3,598 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 10% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,663 a month. Rent absorbs 28.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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As recorded in the most recent Census, the housing composition in Lalor - East was made up of 82.9% houses alongside 17.0% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas metropolitan Melbourne recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Lalor - East reached 40.9%, substantially exceeding the wider metropolitan figure, while remaining homes were distributed between rented tenures (34.0%) and mortgaged properties (25.0%). Typical housing costs in the area are lower than regional norms: median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,663 compared to $2,000 across metropolitan Melbourne, and median weekly rent was $350 compared to the metropolitan $390.
Across Australia as a whole, Lalor - East maintains favorable affordability benchmarks against national averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lalor - East counted 3,598 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the bulk of households at 70.7%, comprising couples with children at 30.7%, couples without children at 23.4%, and single parent families at 14.4%. The remaining 29.3% consists of non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 24.9% and group living situations accounting for 4.5%. An average of 2.6 people per household aligns exactly with the Greater Melbourne median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.4% of adults in Lalor - East hold a university qualification, including 13.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,972 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 994 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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Attainment levels for higher education indicate local hurdles, with university qualification rates standing at 21.4% compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%, highlighting a key focus area for targeted educational pathways. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 13.9%, postgraduate qualifications make up 6.0%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.5%. Vocational and practical credentials are widely held, with 27.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across certificates (17.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). A significant 28.6% of the population is currently engaged in formal learning. Within this student cohort, 8.3% attend primary school, 6.5% are in secondary education, and 5.3% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lalor - East reaches 41 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 local transit network within Lalor - East encompasses 41 active transport stops dedicated to bus connections. Operating across 4 dedicated routes, this infrastructure delivers 2,791 weekly passenger journeys. Access to local services is strong, with the typical resident residing within 200 meters of a stop. Reflecting the area's residential orientation, the outward daily commute is heavily reliant on private transport, with 82% traveling by car and 11% using rail. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per dwelling. Working from home accounted for 15.7% of resident workers in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Across the entire route network, transit frequencies average 398 trips per day, translating to roughly 68 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.0% of residents in Lalor - East report no long-term health condition. 10.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Evaluation of morbidity and mortality metrics by AreaSearch suggests positive health baselines for Lalor - East, broadly matching Australian benchmarks with low incidence of common conditions in the broader population, albeit elevated among older, vulnerable segments. The rate of private health insurance coverage is notably constrained at approximately 48% of the population (~4,888 people), sitting below the Greater Melbourne figure of 56.7% and the Australian national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions constitute the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the area, affecting 8.8% and 7.3% of the community respectively, while 69.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health parameters across working-age demographics remain typical. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 20.2% of the local population (2,083 people), above the 15.1% share recorded regionally. Although health management among older cohorts faces some difficulties, their overall indicators place below broader community standings nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.8% of Lalor - East residents were born overseas and 65.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (11.0%) and English (10.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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With 52.8% of residents born abroad and 65.2% conversing in a language other than English at home, Lalor - East stands among the most multicultural communities nationwide. Christianity constitutes the largest religious affiliation at 48.8% of the population. The most prominent statistical variation is observed in Islamic adherence, which accounts for 14.3% of local residents, markedly above the 5.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental heritage, the three primary ancestries recorded in Lalor - East are Other at 22.6% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 14.6%), Australian at 11.0% (trailing the metropolitan share of 18.4%), and English at 10.9% (below the regional 20.1%).
Furthermore, specific cultural communities show strong representation relative to greater metropolitan baselines: Greek ancestry represents 7.5% locally (against 2.7% regionally), Macedonian accounts for 6.2% (compared to 0.7%), and Vietnamese constitutes 5.5% (against 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lalor - East is 38. 27.7% 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 profile of Lalor - East leans noticeably toward older age brackets. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ comprise 20.2% of residents compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young adults and children aged 0 - 24 represent 26.6% versus a regional benchmark of 30.5%. The estimated median age as at August 2026 is 38, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the cohort of adults aged 25 - 44 expanded from 29.9% to an estimated 31.4%.
Retirees and senior age groups are projected to experience the highest numeric expansion by 2041, increasing by 1,225 (59%) to reach 3,308.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lalor - East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 93 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,947 at the 2021 Census → 10,292 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 (209041529). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.