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Lalor - West has an estimated 13,925 residents, up from 13,513 at the 2021 Census — a change of 412 people, or 3.0%. That puts 1,593 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident population of Lalor - West stands at approximately 13,925 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 13,513 people, this represents an expansion of 412 people (3.0%). This update integrates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,925 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 86 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb exhibits a population density of 1,593 persons per square kilometer, positioning it above the national benchmark across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 80.4% of total population additions over recent observation windows.
Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline) inform AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. Where SA2 coverage is absent, regional and LGA projections published by the VIC State Government in 2023 are utilized, incorporating weighted aggregation methodologies from municipal to local levels. Age-bracket expansion trajectories derived from these aggregations are projected forward across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic trends point toward top-decile national expansion over the projection horizon, with Lalor - West forecast to expand by 5,481 persons to 2041 based on current annual ERP benchmarks, amounting to an aggregate increase of 39.4% across the 16 years.
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165 new dwellings have been approved in Lalor - West over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% 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 Lalor - West have averaged roughly 33 new dwellings per year, yielding 165 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of only 0.1 people added annually for each residential unit approved between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, residential supply comfortably tracks ahead of incoming demand, broadening options for purchasers and facilitating higher population absorptive capacity. The average construction value of approved dwellings sits at $403,000, aligning with regional building standards. Concurrently, commercial building permits totaled $1.9 million during this financial year, reflecting subdued commercial building activity.
Per-capita development volumes in Lalor - West trail Greater Melbourne significantly, sitting 82.0% below regional average per person. Although construction has picked up recently, constrained volumes of new dwellings generally place upward pressure on values for established housing stock. This subdued activity relative to national averages reflects an established urban footprint and potential land constraints. Medium and high-density housing configurations accounted for 55.0% of recent dwelling approvals, while detached dwellings comprised 45.0%. This growing emphasis on medium-to-high density structures offers accessible price brackets for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It highlights an evolving pipeline compared to the existing built form (where 94.0% houses currently prevail), signaling diminishing greenfield parcels alongside demand for diversified and attainable housing. A ratio of roughly 416 people per dwelling approval characterizes this mature residential market. Over the period running through to 2041, latest AreaSearch quarterly estimates indicate Lalor - West will absorb 5,481 residents. Should current dwelling production rates remain unchanged, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with demographic growth, potentially tightening market conditions and reinforcing capital appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lalor - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lalor - West, worth an estimated $694 million. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $145.5 billion. 14 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and business parks & technology hubs. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning frameworks, and capital projects significantly shape neighborhood development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 27 active initiatives possessing direct local relevance. Major works include the High Street Walking and Cycling Paths, the Thomastown and Lalor Place Framework, the 44-46 Derrick Street Townhouses, and the Whittlesea Public Gardens Redevelopment, alongside several related project deliveries.
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Whittlesea Public Gardens Redevelopment
Multi-stage transformation of the 14.5-hectare Whittlesea Public Gardens into a regional recreation hub. Stage 1 (completed 2022) delivered a major playground and learn-to-ride circuit. Stage 2 (completed 2024) added a 100-metre skate park, basketball courts, and climbing wall. Stage 3 is currently underway to upgrade the dog off-leash area with partitioned zones and sensory elements, alongside future wetland enhancements, walking trails, and the repurposing of the redundant lake into an events lawn. The project is integrated with the adjacent Garden View Estate residential development.
Thomastown and Lalor Place Framework
The Thomastown and Lalor Place Framework is a long-term strategic plan endorsed by the City of Whittlesea to guide the evolution of these established suburbs over the next 20 years. Key focus areas include revitalizing the High Street and May Road activity centers, improving pedestrian and cycling connectivity, enhancing local parks, and supporting housing diversity near transport hubs. It coordinates infrastructure investment and policy to ensure sustainable growth and community wellbeing.
High Street Walking and Cycling Paths
Multi-stage project to develop a continuous walking and cycling path along High Street from Keon Parade Station to Childs Road in Lalor, with a connecting trail to Epping Station. The project includes road crossing upgrades, rest areas, and landscape improvements to enhance pedestrian and cyclist connectivity.
Melbourne Wholesale Markets
State-of-the-art wholesale fresh produce and flower market relocated from Footscray to Epping in 2015. Spans 67 hectares with 95,000 square metres of warehousing space, serving as Victoria's primary distribution hub for fresh produce. Features advanced logistics, sustainability initiatives including solar power, rainwater harvesting, and a high recycling rate. Plans to expand warehousing to 130,000 square metres. Recent developments include rent disputes and potential expansions.
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.
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.
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.
Edgars Creek Trail Extension
Extension of Edgars Creek Trail between Thomas Street and Kingsway Drive in Thomastown/Lalor, part of the broader Edgars Creek Corridor Landscape Improvement Plan. Includes shared path construction, creek restoration, native revegetation, and enhancements for community access and safety.
6,095 residents of Lalor - West are employed, from a labour force of 6,722. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, with participation at 59.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,022, about 86% 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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Lalor - West maintains a capable workforce with significant concentration in industrial and manufacturing operations, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.3% and steady year-on-year workforce conditions. As of March 2026, 6,095 residents are actively employed, though the local jobless rate exceeds Greater Melbourne's 4.8% by 4.6%, indicating underutilized labour capacity, while participation sits at 59.4% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census records show 19.4% of working residents operated from home, though figures capture prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors engaging local residents are manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Manufacturing represents a clear area of local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.2% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Comparisons between resident worker tallies and localized working populations at the Census point to a limited quantum of employment positions within the suburb itself. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM series indicates that throughout the 12 months to March 2026, local labour force participation expanded by 2.8% while resident employment experienced no net growth, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 2.5 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered employment growth of 2.1%, labour force expansion of 2.3%, and an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. Five- and ten-year national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context regarding broader occupational trends. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Synthesizing these industry trajectories against Lalor - West's industry base implies localized employment growth of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted projection for illustration that excludes local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lalor - West is $1,450 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $558 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,364 a year against an average of $56,266. 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 statistics aggregated by AreaSearch from ATO postcode releases for financial year 2023 place the Lalor - West SA2 median taxpayer income at $50,364 and the mean at $56,266. These figures sit beneath national averages, as well as Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Indexed against 9.62% Wage Price Index growth observed since financial year 2023, modelled earnings as of March 2026 approximate $55,209 for median earners and $61,679 on average. Census findings position individual weekly earnings at the 7th percentile ($558 weekly), whereas household metrics perform comparatively stronger at the 32nd percentile.
A cohort of 4,650 individuals, or 33.4% of the population, falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, mirroring the 32.8% observed across greater metropolitan Melbourne. Mortgage and rent obligations create significant strain, leaving 83.1% of income remaining and ranking the area at the 31st percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lalor - West had 4,370 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 3% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $366 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,876 a month. Rent absorbs 25.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, standalone houses represented 93.8% of the housing landscape in Lalor - West, with semi-detached homes, units, and apartments comprising 6.2%, contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses formed 67.9% and other dwellings 32.1%. Outright property ownership reached 39.9%, markedly higher than metropolitan levels, while 36.5% of homes were mortgaged and 23.6% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage commitments were $1,876, below Melbourne metro's $2,000, while median weekly rentals stood at $366 versus $390 across the wider metro area. When benchmarked nationally, Lalor - West mortgage payments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lalor - West counted 4,370 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 19% 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 78.9%, featuring couples with children (40.1%), couples without children (22.7%), and single parent households (14.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.1%, consisting of single-person households at 18.7% and group households at 2.3%. The suburb records an average household size of 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.5% of adults in Lalor - West hold a university qualification, including 15.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 914 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,004 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 attainment in the area reflects educational challenges, with 22.5% holding university qualifications compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, presenting a distinct focus area for skills initiatives. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education forms a prominent pillar of local skills, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (15.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 30.7% of residents attending an educational institution. This aggregate includes 10.5% in primary schools, 7.8% attending secondary schools, and 5.5% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lalor - West reaches 43 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Lalor - West encompass 43 active bus stops operating across 12 discrete routes, supplying 4,776 scheduled passenger trips each week. Transit coverage is accessible, with residents situated an average of 307 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb functions predominantly as a commuter base, with 85% of work trips undertaken by private car and 10% utilizing train services. Private motor vehicle access averages 1.5 vehicles per household, exceeding metropolitan benchmarks, while 19.4% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census amidst prevailing pandemic circumstances. Across the entire network, service frequencies average 682 daily departures, translating to around 111 weekly trip services for each designated stop.
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72.8% of residents in Lalor - West report no long-term health condition. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Lalor - West are generally stable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic illness tracking closely with national averages. While major health conditions show low incidence among the broader populace, elevated rates occur across older demographics. Private health insurance participation is low, encompassing approximately 48% of residents (~6,614 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationally. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, recorded among 7.8% and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 72.8% of the local population reported no chronic conditions, aligning with Greater Melbourne's 72.6%.
Residents aged under 65 exhibit favorable health measures. Those aged 65 and over account for 17.6% of the population (2,443 people), higher than the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark, with this cohort navigating greater health challenges that place the demographic below wider national health rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.4% of Lalor - West residents were born overseas and 67.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (12.0%) and Australian (10.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lalor - West demonstrates exceptional cultural diversity, with 48.4% of residents born abroad and 67.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 51.6% of residents. Islam exhibits notable concentration locally, accounting for 18.2% of the population compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, the leading ancestry category in Lalor - West is Other at 23.7% of the community (higher than the regional benchmark of 14.6%), followed by Italian at 12.0% (exceeding the regional 5.2%), and Australian at 10.9% (below the regional 18.4%).
Specific European and Asian heritages also show distinct concentrations, notably Macedonian at 9.3% (against 0.7% across the region), Greek at 6.6% (versus 2.7%), and Vietnamese at 5.6% (compared to 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lalor - West is 37. 26.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Lalor - West closely tracks Greater Melbourne, showing a maximum variance of only 2.7 percentage points. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 37 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census baseline for the suburb and the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census. Forecasts indicate the largest population expansion through to 2041 will occur among 45 - 64 year olds, growing by 1,793 residents (58%) to reach 4,861. The most rapid rate of expansion is expected across the 65+ age cohort, rising 65% to 4,030.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lalor - West
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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 9 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 May 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 — 86 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,513 at the 2021 Census → 13,925 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 (209041530). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.