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Maiden Gully has an estimated 5,869 residents, up from 5,518 at the 2021 Census — a change of 351 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 56.5% of that increase. That puts 137 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count in Maiden Gully stands at approximately 5,869 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 351 people (6.4%) compared with the 5,518 people documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an ABS estimated resident population of 5,869 as of June 2025 alongside 85 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this headcount, population density registers at 136 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal room and scope for prospective expansion. Outpacing both the broader SA4 territory and the SA3 area (4.4%), Maiden Gully's 6.4% uptick since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner.
While positive contributions came from natural growth as well as overseas migration, the primary catalyst was interstate migration, which generated roughly 56.5% of recent population gains. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are implemented by AreaSearch for each SA2. Where locations lack this coverage, AreaSearch incorporates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts, adjusting figures via weighted aggregation of growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket growth rates derived from these models are similarly applied across all regions spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic outlooks, the locality is positioned within the highest quartile among non-metropolitan Australian districts, projected to add 2,305 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP statistics—amounting to an overall surge of 39.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
144 new dwellings have been approved in Maiden Gully over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approvals across Maiden Gully have averaged roughly 28 residential dwellings annually, accumulating to 144 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. The local market added an average of 2.8 new residents annually for every dwelling completed throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), signalling solid underlying demand favorable to asset values. New residential construction displays an average value of $567,000, moderately higher than regional benchmarks and indicative of a focus on premium builds. Concurrently, non-residential activity saw $7.9 million in commercial approvals lodged in this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly suburban setting.
Per capita construction activity in Maiden Gully tracks at roughly three-quarters of the Rest of Vic. average, placing it in the 63rd percentile across national benchmarks. Furthermore, new residential work has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the traditional, open residential fabric favored by families seeking spacious living. With approximately 213 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood maintains distinctive low-density characteristics. According to forward estimates from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Maiden Gully is on track to add 2,305 residents through to 2041. Should building volumes persist at current speeds, residential supply could lag inward migration, potentially intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upwards price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Maiden Gully
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maiden Gully, worth an estimated $190 million. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.21 billion. 32 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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, and development initiatives play a pivotal role in driving regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key projects anticipated to shape the local environment. Notable undertakings include the Jobs Gully Road Social Housing Project, Neangar Green Estate, Lansell Square Shopping Centre, and Chum Street Remediation Project, with further details on prominent works outlined below.
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Jobs Gully Road Social Housing Project
Victorian Government social housing project delivering 19 two-storey townhouses at 213-221 Jobs Gully Road in Eaglehawk. The site forms part of Homes Victoria's Virginia Hill precinct under the Big Housing Build. Site clearing works commenced mid-2025 ahead of main construction, with completion targeted for 2027.
Maiden Gully Growth Area
A strategic residential growth corridor designed to accommodate 25% of Bendigo's new housing over 20 years. Key 2026 updates include the progression of the Maiden Gully Urban Design Framework (UDF) for the town centre, and Victorian Government budget funding for the critical Calder Highway and Maiden Gully Road intersection upgrade. Infrastructure works like the 11km Maiden Gully to Marong water and sewer pipeline are nearing completion in late 2026 to support an expected population of 11,600 by 2030.
Neangar Green Estate
Prestigious residential estate comprising 28 titled allotments ranging from 458m2 to 996m2. Features views of Jobs Creek Reserve, established neighborhood with all services available, community-focused building covenants.
Chum Street Remediation Project
Remediation and healing of Country for a 14-hectare former mining site in Golden Square, Bendigo, significantly degraded from gold mining activities since the 1850s. Delivered by Development Victoria in partnership with Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA), City of Greater Bendigo, and the Environment Protection Authority Victoria. Detailed site investigations commenced in late March 2025 to better understand environmental and geotechnical challenges and to develop a Remediation Action Plan. Works will include remediation of mining-affected soil, capping of historic mineshafts, and rectification and naturalisation of the creek running across the site.Remediation works are scheduled for 2026, subject to change. Future community use of the site is yet to be determined.
Virginia Hill, Bendigo
Part of the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build, this project in the Virginia Hill neighbourhood of Eaglehawk, Bendigo, will deliver 129 modern, accessible and energy-efficient social housing and affordable rental homes in a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom options, replacing 64 ageing public housing dwellings. At least 5% of homes are fully accessible for people with disabilities. All homes achieve a minimum 7-star NatHERS rating and Silver standard Liveable Housing Australia guidelines. Site clearing and early works commenced November 2025 and are scheduled to run through to August 2026, with main construction starting mid-2026 and full completion expected in 2028.
Poplar Street Townhouse Development
Permit approved 32 lot subdivision with 32 townhouse dwellings on an 8,878 m2 site in the General Residential Zone. Site servicing and ground works appear completed. The parcel is currently for sale with Ray White Bendigo and Savills, seeking a developer to deliver the townhouses.
Bendigo Depot Facility Redevelopment
Redevelopment and modernisation of the regional transport maintenance depot and operational facilities in Bendigo. The works include new bus and heavy vehicle maintenance bays, refurbished administrative offices, and upgraded operational staging infrastructure to support expanded public transport services.
Bendigo Stadium and Bendigo Showgrounds Redevelopment
Two of the three projects in the Victorian Government's Bendigo Sports Package, delivered by Development Victoria on behalf of Sport and Recreation Victoria under the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Construction commenced at both venues in September 2025 and is due for completion in late 2026. At Bendigo Stadium (Red Energy Arena, 91 Inglis Street, West Bendigo), Fairbrother Pty Ltd is delivering a new two-court indoor annex with amenities and a second community entry, accessibility refurbishment of existing courts 9 and 10, an upgrade to the Sky Lounge and tournament office, a solar installation and backup generator, water reuse and energy-efficient systems, and car park and pedestrian access improvements.New 200-lux lighting across the 12 outdoor netball courts was completed and switched on in March 2026, ahead of the Central Victorian Netball Association season. At Bendigo Showgrounds (42-72 Holmes Road, North Bendigo), AW Nicholson is delivering a new multipurpose pavilion and function centre with 500-seat capacity and additional market sites, a re-levelled and resurfaced grass arena with upgraded drainage and new LED light poles relocated to the arena edge, new perimeter and security fencing, upgrades to all four entrances including a new pedestrian entry and ticket box at Gate 1, new asphalt trafficable surfacing for parking and stall areas, and additional seating, lighting and landscaping. The showgrounds component is funded at approximately 19.1 million dollars and remains open to the public throughout construction. Design was led by City Collective with Bendigo-based RMG Civil & Structural Engineers and Trident Building Surveyors. Both venues were originally slated to host 2026 Commonwealth Games events before the Victorian Games program was cancelled in July 2023. Delivery partners include the City of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo Stadium Limited and the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society.
3,234 residents of Maiden Gully are employed, from a labour force of 3,269. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 70.7%. 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 4,669, 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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Maiden Gully possesses a capable labor force with substantial representation across essential service sectors, characterized by a minimal 1.1% jobless rate and a 0.8% estimated rise in workforce numbers over the past year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,234, the unemployment rate tracks 2.6% beneath the 3.7% seen across Regional Vic., and labor market engagement is notably elevated at 70.7% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census data indicates a moderate 15.8% of the local workforce worked remotely, although pandemic lockdown measures formed part of that context. The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Finance & insurance constitutes a key local specialty, commanding an employment concentration 2.4 times that of the broader region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.8% of local workers, trailing the 7.5% regional benchmark. A comparison between the resident labor pool and the Census working population suggests that local job openings remain relatively constrained. Analysis of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, both employment and the labor force expanded by 0.8%, keeping unemployment virtually unchanged. In comparison, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% contraction in employment, a 0.3% drop in the labor pool, and a 0.2 percentage points decrease in unemployment. Long-term perspectives from Jobs and Skills Australia (Mar-26) provide context on potential future demand patterns for Maiden Gully. These five and ten-year nationwide models have been cross-referenced against the local industry baseline. Nationally, job numbers are modeled to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates diverge widely. Applying these industry rates to the Maiden Gully workforce indicates a local employment gain of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this utilizes a straightforward weighting model for illustrative context and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Maiden Gully is $2,203 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $896 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,928 a year against an average of $67,261. 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 compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Maiden Gully SA2 recorded a median earnings figure of $56,928 alongside an average of $67,261. These earnings align closely with national baselines while outperforming Regional Vic., where the median was $50,954 and the average stood at $62,728. Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $62,404 (median) and $73,732 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, family, and individual earnings around the 72nd percentile nationally.
The primary income bracket encompasses 40.3% of residents (2,365 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan trend where 30.3% sit in the same tier. After accounting for housing outlays, households retain 88.9% of their earnings, demonstrating healthy financial headroom, while the SEIFA income metric sits in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maiden Gully had 1,747 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records reveal that the residential landscape of Maiden Gully is dominated by separate houses at 98.9%, with alternative formats (such as semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings) accounting for 1.2%, contrasting with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright homeownership was slightly under the regional benchmark at 37.0%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 55.7% and rentals made up 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage commitment was notably higher than the regional average at $1,690, and the median weekly rent stood at $380, compared with Regional Vic. figures of $1,430 and $285.
In a nationwide context, mortgage repayments in Maiden Gully sit beneath the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maiden Gully counted 1,747 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,858 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 87.1% of all local residences, led by couples with children at 49.6%, couples without children at 28.2%, and single parent families at 8.3%. Non-family setups make up the remaining 12.9%, comprising single-person households at 11.3% and shared group dwellings at 1.8%. The average household accommodates 3.1 people, exceeding the 2.4 person average seen across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.1% of adults in Maiden Gully hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,745 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,025 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in the district presents room for growth, with 22.1% of residents holding a higher education degree compared to the 33.4% VIC benchmark. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 15.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 3.6% and postgraduate credentials at 3.4%. Technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 40.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.8% with advanced diplomas and 29.5% with certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 31.9% of residents actively enrolled in educational programs. Breaking this down, 13.0% are attending primary school, 10.0% are in secondary schooling, and 3.0% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Maiden Gully reaches 30 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 770 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.3 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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Network assessments indicate that Maiden Gully contains 30 functioning public transport stops. These locations are connected by 4 transit routes that combine to deliver 773 passenger services each week. Access to transit is solid, with local homes positioned an average of 336 meters from the closest boarding point. Reflecting its residential makeup, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 97% of commuter trips. Vehicle ownership averages 2.3 per household, higher than regional figures, while 15.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting potential pandemic influences.
Transit schedules across all routes average 110 daily trips, translating to approximately 25 departures per stop each week.
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70.0% of residents in Maiden Gully report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 Maiden Gully align closely with nationwide standards based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and chronic ailment rates, showing standard incidence across demographic groups. Membership in private health insurance slightly exceeds the typical SA2 level, encompassing roughly 53% of the community (~3,087 people), compared with 50.5% across Regional Vic.. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health issues locally, diagnosed in 9.6% and 8.1% of the population, respectively, while 70.0% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, outperforming the 63.4% rate for Regional Vic.. Health measures for working-age locals remain standard.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 15.4% of the population (904 people), tracking below the 24.0% regional proportion, with older residents experiencing above-average health outcomes that compare well nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Maiden Gully is largely Australian-born, at 94.1% of residents, with 3.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.7%) and Australian (32.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Maiden Gully remain below broad averages, with Australian-born residents making up 94.1% of the populace, 95.2% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.8% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 48.6% of the population, which compares to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Examining parental heritage, English ancestry forms the largest proportion at 33.7%, followed by Australian ancestry at 32.3% and Scottish heritage at 9.3%. Other distinct ancestral lines include Welsh heritage, which shows higher representation locally at 0.6% (compared with 0.4% regionally), Irish ancestry at 9.0% (versus 9.7%), and German background at 3.5% (matching 3.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maiden Gully is 37. 23.5% 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 demographic structure of Maiden Gully leans comparatively young. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 35.5% of the community consists of children and young adults (0 - 24), exceeding the 28.5% benchmark in Regional Vic., while seniors aged 65+ comprise 15.4% compared to 24.0% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 37, holding level with the 2021 Census and remaining 6 years younger than the Regional Vic. median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the most apparent shift has occurred within the 65+ cohort, which expanded from 13.2% to an estimated 15.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical growth is anticipated among adults aged 25 - 44, projected to expand by 768 residents (55%) to reach 2,167.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maiden Gully
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 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 3 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 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 — 85 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,518 at the 2021 Census → 5,869 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 (202011023). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.