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Lynbrook - Lyndhurst has an estimated 19,545 residents, up from 18,027 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,518 people, or 8.4%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 111 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.9% of that increase. That puts 2,656 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Lynbrook - Lyndhurst is calculated at approximately 19,545 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,518 people (8.4%) since the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 18,027 people. The change is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 19,545 as of June 2025 alongside 111 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the population density stands at 2,655 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile of all Australian regions analyzed by AreaSearch.
Throughout the last ten years, Lynbrook - Lyndhurst has shown stable expansion with a 2.4% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the broader SA4 region. This population expansion was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up 72.9% of the overall population growth in recent times. AreaSearch employs projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 districts, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. Age bracket growth rates derived from these aggregations are also projected across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, a rapid population expansion ranking in the top quartile of AreaSearch's assessed regions is expected, with the locality projected to grow by 5,957 persons to 2041 using the latest annual ERP population figures, representing an overall rise of 30.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
382 new dwellings have been approved in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 56 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Lynbrook - Lyndhurst records approximately 76 dwellings receiving building approvals annually, with a total of 382 residential properties approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 16 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 3.7 new residents per year entering for each finished home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $368,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $7.0 million this financial year, highlighting the primarily residential nature of the district.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Lynbrook - Lyndhurst displays a lower level of development, tracking 72.0% below the regional average per person. This limited supply of new properties typically bolsters demand and prices for pre-existing houses. Modern construction consists of 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% medium and high-density dwellings, which maintains the suburban character of the area and caters to buyers seeking spacious layouts. Averaging roughly 615 people per approved dwelling, Lynbrook - Lyndhurst shows the characteristics of a highly established market. Demographic projections indicate that Lynbrook - Lyndhurst will add 5,957 residents through to 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction volumes, the delivery of new housing may struggle to keep pace with this influx, which could escalate competition among buyers and support upward price movements.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lynbrook - Lyndhurst
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lynbrook - Lyndhurst, worth an estimated $490 million. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.7 billion. 29 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning initiatives are primary drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that are expected to impact the local community. Key developments include 74S Lynbrook Boulevard Development, Banksia of Lynbrook Estate Residences, Lynbrook Greens Estate, and the 40 Olive Road Development Site, with details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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Eucara Lynbrook
Eucara is a boutique infill residential development featuring 28 premium homesites. Located in an established pocket of Lynbrook, the project offers ready-to-build vacant land within walking distance of Lynbrook Train Station and local schools. The development emphasizes community connection with proximity to Banjo Paterson Reserve and existing urban amenities.
Lynbrook Greens Estate
Lynbrook Greens Estate is a residential development of 50 house and land properties with development approval. Located in Lynbrook, approximately 36km south-east of Melbourne CBD, it offers turnkey homes in a community close to schools, parks, shopping centres, and public transport.
74S Lynbrook Boulevard Development
Proposed low-rise apartment development featuring 52 dwellings on a 2605 sqm site, with potential for mixed-use including ground floor retail. An amendment to a previous planning permit (PA21-0576) for 22 dwellings and 22 lot subdivision was lodged (PPA23-0138) with the City of Casey in September 2023 for the current proposal.
Banksia of Lynbrook Estate Residences
A residential unit development, also known as 'Banksia of Lynbrook Estate,' comprising 17 single-storey residences on a 2,122mý site in the City of Casey area. The project is currently at the development application stage.
Aquarevo Water Recycling Plant
An on-site Class A water recycling plant being delivered by South East Water within the Aquarevo residential estate at Lyndhurst, in Melbourne's south east. The plant will treat wastewater collected from the estate via a pressure sewer network, producing around 52 million litres of Class A recycled water each year with capacity to treat up to 207 kilolitres per day. Recycled water will be returned to Aquarevo homes for toilet flushing, washing machines and gardens, and used to irrigate nature strips and waterway reserves within the estate.The facility will use an Organica Food Chain Reactor, marketed as a Bluehouse, combining natural and artificial root environments in an energy efficient, low carbon treatment process. It will be the first installation of its kind in Australia. The plant is housed within a greenhouse designed to resemble a natural garden and blend into the surrounding landscape, and will be located on Brookwater Parade beside the Cranbourne railway line. Aquarevo is a joint venture between South East Water and Villawood Properties, built on a former wastewater treatment plant site, where homes are plumbed for three water sources (drinking, recycled and rainwater) and use up to 70 per cent less drinking water. Hydroflux Epco was appointed in November 2024 under a design, build and operate contract. Recycled water is currently supplied to the estate from Melbourne Water's Eastern Treatment Plant until the on-site plant is commissioned. The project remains in detailed design, with construction delayed and now expected to begin in late 2026.
Marriott Waters Estate & Shopping Centre
Award-winning master-planned residential estate developed by Villawood Properties in partnership with the Marriott Family, featuring over 1,000 dwelling lots across 130 hectares with 27 hectares of wetlands and parklands. The development includes the Marriott Waters Shopping Centre anchored by Woolworths, Aldi and Dan Murphy's, plus a private residents club with gymnasium, indoor pool and function centre, Lyndhurst Primary School, and extensive network of walking and cycling paths.
Childcare Centre and Apartments, 1 Guru Boulevard
Planning application (PA25-0619 to Casey City Council) for the use and development of a new childcare centre and apartments at 1 Guru Boulevard, Lynbrook, with a request for a reduction in car parking requirements. The site was previously listed for a residential project of 17 residences, but the current planning application indicates a change of use and mixed development.
Aquarevo Estate
A pioneering 460-lot master-planned residential community developed through a collaboration between Villawood Properties and South East Water. Built on the former Cranbourne sewerage treatment site, Aquarevo is Australia's most water and energy-efficient residential development. Each home features three water sources - drinking, recycled and rainwater - achieving up to 70% reduction in drinking water use. The estate includes 5 hectares of open space, wetlands, 4km walking trails, playgrounds and public art. A new water recycling plant using Australian-first Organica Food Chain Reactor technology is under construction (operational late 2026) to complete the closed-loop water treatment system.The final release of lots sold out in October 2021.
11,058 residents of Lynbrook - Lyndhurst are employed, from a labour force of 11,582. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 75.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,643, about 80% 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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The local workforce in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of workers in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.6% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,058, while the unemployment rate was 0.2% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate was exceptionally high (75.8% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Census details indicate that a modest 22.8% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The region displays a strong concentration in manufacturing jobs, with an employment proportion that is 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 6.0% of local employment, compared to 9.2% across the wider region. This mostly residential district offers limited local job opportunities, as demonstrated by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, over the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.6% and the total labour force expanded by 4.4%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This differs from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context on potential future demand in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Lynbrook - Lyndhurst suggests local employment is on track to rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst is $2,330 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $864 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,037 a year against an average of $64,536. 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the Lynbrook - Lyndhurst SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $56,037 and an average income of $64,536. These figures sit below the national averages and compare to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be roughly $61,428 (median) and $70,744 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household incomes are in the 84th percentile, at $2,330 weekly.
Income distribution shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest, containing 43.8% of residents (8,560 people), which matches the metropolitan trend where this bracket represents 32.8%. The high proportion of high-earning households (30.6% earning over $3,000/week) indicates strong financial capacity in the area. High housing costs account for 17.0% of income, yet strong household earnings keep disposable income at the 82nd percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lynbrook - Lyndhurst had 4,933 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 65% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $416 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst at the last Census consisted of 93.7% houses and 6.3% other structures (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst was lower than the Melbourne metro average, standing at 14.9%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (64.5%) or tenants (20.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Melbourne metro average at $2,080, while the median weekly rent was $416, compared to $2,000 and $390 in the metro area.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lynbrook - Lyndhurst counted 4,933 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,348 today, averaging 3.5 people each. 62% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 8% 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 89.9%, consisting of couples with children at 62.2%, couples without children at 17.1%, and single parent households at 9.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.1%, with single-person households at 8.3% and group households at 1.8%. The median household occupancy of 3.5 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.1% of adults in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst hold a university qualification, including 21.9% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,107 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational achievement in the area is high compared to the wider region, with university graduation rates (33.1% of residents aged 15+) higher than the SA3 average of 24.6%, showing a strong focus on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (16.2%). Participation in study is high, with 35.7% of the population enrolled in formal education.
This group comprises 13.2% in primary schools, 9.2% in secondary schools, and 6.0% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst reaches 49 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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An analysis of public transport options shows 49 active transport stops in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which provide a total of 3,891 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 271 meters from the nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, many residents travel outside the suburb for work, with cars being the main transport mode at 87%, followed by train travel at 8%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.8 cars per home, which is higher than the regional average.
In the 2021 Census, 22.8% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Weekly services average 555 trips per day across all routes, which is approximately 79 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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80.9% of residents in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Lynbrook - Lyndhurst displays notable health difficulties based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health issues, with common ailments present in both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is low at approximately 51% of the population (~10,007 people). This is lower than the 56.7% coverage rate observed in Greater Melbourne. Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.7 and 4.7% of residents, respectively, while 80.9% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 8.8% of the population (1,723 people), which is lower than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings remaining generally in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.9% of Lynbrook - Lyndhurst residents were born overseas and 60.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (15.4%) and Australian (11.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lynbrook - Lyndhurst ranks among the most multicultural suburbs in Australia, with 60.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 55.9% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 37.3% of the local population. The most notable difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 9.0% of the population, higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in Lynbrook - Lyndhurst are Other at 33.8% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Indian at 15.4%, which is higher than the regional average of 4.2%, and Australian at 11.2%, which is lower than the regional average of 18.4%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with Sri Lankan residents making up 3.6% of the area (compared to 0.8% regionally), Samoan at 1.2% (compared to 0.3%), and Filipino at 3.1% (compared to 1.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lynbrook - Lyndhurst is 34, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 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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Lynbrook - Lyndhurst has a median age of 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the area has a higher share of residents aged 5 - 14 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (13.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 12.7% to 14.6% of the total population, and the 55 to 64 cohort grew from 8.0% to 9.5%. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 group decreased from 8.0% to 6.2%, and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 17.4% to 15.6%.
Demographic projections for 2041 show major changes for Lynbrook - Lyndhurst, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 46%, adding 1,309 residents to reach 4,145, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to grow by 7% (88 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lynbrook - Lyndhurst
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 111 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,027 at the 2021 Census → 19,545 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (212031306). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.