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Malvern East has an estimated 24,026 residents, up from 21,923 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,103 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 152 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 3,174 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of Malvern East stands at approximately 24,026 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 21,923 people, this represents an addition of 2,103 people (9.6%). This upward trajectory is established from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 23,996 alongside 152 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. The suburb exhibits a population density of 3,173 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the highest quartile across national benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Outperforming both the wider SA3 area and the SA4 region (8.2%), Malvern East's 9.6% expansion since the 2021 census highlights its status as an regional growth leader.
Inbound international migration served as the core catalyst, acting as virtually the exclusive source of recent population increases. Projections for each SA2 region rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models baseline-anchored in 2022. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch integrates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA trends down to the SA2 tier. Cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are subsequently projected across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Population trajectories point to an above-median expansion pace relative to Australian statistical areas, with the locality forecast to add 4,678 persons by 2041 against latest annual ERP benchmarks, representing a total gain of 19.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
329 new dwellings have been approved in Malvern East over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 66 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 across Malvern East have tracked at approximately 65 dwellings annually, yielding 329 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. The local market added an average of 2.8 new residents yearly for every home completed during the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), signalling persistent underlying demand that bolsters home values. New residential builds carry an average construction value of $895,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on higher-tier, premium dwellings. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $95.6 million within the current financial year, demonstrating considerable enterprise investment locally.
Per capita residential building approvals in Malvern East track at roughly three-quarters the broader Greater Melbourne rate, placing the area at the 33rd percentile across the nation. This reduced pipeline restricts buyer options while underpinning demand across existing stock. Falling below the national norm, these figures mirror the established nature of the suburb and suggest potential zoning and planning bottlenecks. Medium and high-density housing makes up 55.0% of recent construction activity, with detached houses accounting for the remaining 45.0%. Such higher-density development provides relatively attainable market options suited to first-time purchasers, property investors, and downsizers. A ratio of around 449 people per dwelling approval further underlines the maturity of the local market. Looking forward, the resident base of Malvern East is projected to expand by 4,648 residents by 2041 according to recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If residential development continues at its prevailing pace, construction volumes could fall short of resident inflows, likely intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Malvern East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Malvern East, worth an estimated $3.79 billion. A further 159 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.7 billion. 35 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital works, major development projects, and civic planning initiatives play a fundamental role in shaping local area performance. AreaSearch has documented 79 projects that are poised to influence the immediate surroundings. Prominent undertakings include Central Park Residences, Monash University Caulfield Campus Expansion, Olive Green, and LUMA - 226 Hawthorn Road, with key details provided in the following project overview.
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Stonnington Activity Centres Program - Malvern East Precincts
State Government and Local Council urban renewal program implementing new planning controls (Amendment GC270) allowing 3-to-12 storey residential and mixed-use developments around Chadstone and key transport hubs across Malvern East as part of the Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program.
Chadstone Activity Centre Plan
The Chadstone Activity Centre Plan is a 30-year strategic framework implemented via Planning Scheme Amendment GC252. Approved in April 2025, the plan introduces the Activity Centre Zone and Built Form Overlay to facilitate up to 7,250 new homes by 2051. Led by the Victorian Planning Authority and the Department of Transport and Planning, the framework focuses on high-density residential development within the core shopping precinct and its 800-metre walkable catchment.
Sycamore Place
Developed by Buxton Projects, Sycamore Place is an approved boutique residential development comprising 28 contemporary townhouses at 50 Sycamore Street, Malvern East. Designed by Telha Clarke with landscaping by John Patrick, the development achieves a 7-star NatHERS energy rating with net-zero carbon, all-electric designs. The project has received planning approval and is in the pre-construction sales and delivery phase.
873 Dandenong Road Mixed-Use Development
Permit-approved 8-storey mixed-use development comprising ground-floor commercial tenancy and 15 residential apartments opposite Monash University Caulfield Campus. The project includes basement car parking, bike storage, and private open balconies.
Housing Choices Carnegie - Egan Street
106 one and two-bedroom affordable housing apartments across 10 levels, part of the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build program. Designed by Bruce Henderson Architects and constructed by Buxton Construction, the project includes office space, a 3-level basement, and a landscaped rooftop terrace, aiming to provide quality affordable housing for low to moderate income earners.
The Market Pavilion
Chadstone's 26,500 sqm fresh food and dining precinct is now open, featuring 50+ retailers, a Dining Laneway, The Kitchen for live demos, Fresh Food Parking, and a Food Concierge with an AI recipe tool. Opened on 27 March 2025 following a major centre revitalisation led by Vicinity Centres and Gandel Group.
Chadstone Shopping Centre Redevelopment - The Market Pavilion & One Middle Road
Major A$685 million mixed-use redevelopment by Vicinity Centres and Gandel Group, completed in July 2025. The project included the new Market Pavilion fresh food precinct (26,500 sqm), the nine-storey One Middle Road office tower (20,000 sqm), and expanded car parking. The Market Pavilion opened in March 2025. The development targets a 5 Star Green Star rating, features a 740kW solar PV system, and was constructed by John Holland. The project generated over 650 full-time-equivalent jobs during construction.
Mimosa Row Apartments
Boutique 40-apartment development designed by BG Architecture with industrial-style finishes, oak timber floors, and premium materials. Features two-bedroom and three-bedroom residences with private balconies, gardens, study nooks, and secure parking. Developed by ITUM and Pan Plan Properties with Platinum Construction as builder.
14,011 residents of Malvern East are employed, from a labour force of 14,502. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 70.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Malvern East is characterized by elevated qualifications, substantial concentration in professional sectors, an unemployment rate standing at a modest 3.4%, and consistent labor market conditions across the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents count 14,011, while the local jobless rate sits 1.4% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. The labor participation rate aligns precisely with the Greater Melbourne level of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 46.3% of workers indicated working remotely from home, a metric that may incorporate the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
Local employment is predominantly concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The suburb exhibits pronounced occupational concentration in professional & technical services, where its employment proportion reaches 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, construction represents an under-indexed sector locally, engaging only 6.1% of the Malvern East workforce relative to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. A Census ratio of 0.6 workers per resident reflects an above-average volume of local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 0.3% alongside an employment decline of 0.5%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point lift in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment expand by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, alongside an identical 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 offer added perspective on upcoming labor market trends for Malvern East. These forward-looking models evaluate five and ten-year periods against the local industry baseline. Nationally, total employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying this sectoral composition to Malvern East's employment distribution suggests a prospective local expansion of 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting calculation that excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Malvern East is $2,386 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,057 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,999 a year against an average of $112,918. The average runs 74% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 ATO postcode data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Malvern East SA2 recorded a median income of $64,999 alongside an average income of $112,918. These figures substantially exceed national standards and compare favorably to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating a Wage Price Index uplift of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $71,252 (median) and $123,781 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual brackets in the 2021 Census, incomes sit within the 83rd to 87th percentiles nationally.
The $4000+ per week bracket forms the largest cohort at 30.5% of residents (7,327 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.8%. Furthermore, 41.1% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, pointing to affluent segments that stimulate local commercial vitality. Residential housing costs absorb 14.7% of earnings, while overall remuneration places local residents in the 87th percentile for disposable funds, placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Malvern East had 8,167 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 21% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $421 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,944 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. 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 time of the most recent Census, the housing landscape in Malvern East comprised 53.5% standalone houses and 46.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' residences), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across the Melbourne metro area. Outright home ownership reached 36.2%, substantially exceeding Melbourne metro levels, with remaining properties either being purchased with a mortgage (32.0%) or occupied by tenants (31.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality stood at $2,944, notably higher than the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $421 compared to $390 across the wider metropolis.
In a nationwide context, Malvern East mortgage commitments significantly surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs likewise exceeding the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Malvern East counted 8,167 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,950 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 67.8% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 34.2%, couples without children at 24.6%, and single parent arrangements making up 7.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.2%, comprising single-person households at 26.3% alongside group households at 5.9%. The median household size of 2.5 people sits slightly beneath the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.4% of adults in Malvern East hold a university qualification, including 33.7% with a bachelor degree and 14.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 8.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 910 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,134 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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Academic credentials among Malvern East residents are exceptionally high compared to broader standards, with 53.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education qualifications, relative to 33.4% across VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This substantial educational profile establishes a strong foundation for participation in professional, knowledge-based sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the single largest qualification category at 33.7%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational training forms 18.8% of formal credentials among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (8.8%). Participation in formal learning is extensive across the suburb, with 32.2% of the local population actively engaged in study.
This includes 10.4% attending higher education institutions, 8.3% in primary schooling, and 8.0% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Malvern East reaches 102 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 17,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Malvern East encompasses 102 operational transit stops featuring lightrail and buses. A network of 37 separate routes services these locations, delivering a collective 17,199 passenger journeys each week. Local transit connectivity is rated as outstanding, with residents situated an average distance of 195 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting its predominantly suburban residential nature, outward commuting prevails: private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for 75% of commuters, while 13% utilize trains. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. Working from home engaged 46.3% of the resident workforce at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services operate at an average rate of 2,457 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 168 weekly journeys per stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.2% of residents in Malvern East report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.1% 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 Malvern East reflect favorable outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates, with minimal incidence of standard conditions across both older and younger age groups. Private health insurance participation is remarkably widespread, covering roughly 76% of the population (18,283 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and an Australian national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 6.8 and 6.7% of residents, respectively. A substantial 74.2% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Melbourne proportion of 72.6%.
Individuals aged 65 and over comprise 16.6% of the local population (3,981 people), exceeding the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne. Senior health metrics track above average, aligning closely with national performance across the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.6% of Malvern East residents were born overseas and 26.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.4%) and Australian (19.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Malvern East demonstrates greater cultural diversity than most suburban markets, with 30.6% of residents born abroad and 26.3% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, observed by 47.6% of residents. The most pronounced local religious concentration occurs among Judaism adherents, who represent 3.0% of the community compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Examining ancestral lineage based on parental birthplace, the three primary heritage backgrounds in Malvern East are English at 22.4%, Australian at 19.2%, and Other at 9.1%, the latter falling considerably beneath the regional proportion of 14.6%.
Notable demographic variations also appear across other cultural communities: Greek ancestry is strongly represented at 5.6% (against 2.7% regionally), Polish ancestry stands at 1.2% (vs 0.8%), and Sri Lankan ancestry comprises 0.8% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Malvern East is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Malvern East mirrors Greater Melbourne relatively closely, with the largest variance across cohorts being 2.6 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 37 as at August 2026, registering a slight decrease from 38 recorded in the 2021 Census and matching the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 from that same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred within the middle-aged and pre-retiree age brackets (45 - 64), which decreased from 25.2% to an estimated 23.0% of residents. Looking toward 2041, senior and retiree cohorts (65+) are forecast to drive the majority of population growth, adding 1,790 residents (45%) to reach 5,771.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Malvern East
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 20 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 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 — 152 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,923 at the 2021 Census → 24,026 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 (208041195). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.