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Maribyrnong has an estimated 13,960 residents, up from 12,573 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,387 people, or 11.0%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 114 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.3% of that increase. That puts 2,543 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Maribyrnong stands at approximately 13,960 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,387 residents (11.0%) from the 12,573 individuals documented during the 2021 Census. The fluctuation is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,960 for June 2025 alongside 114 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,542 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The area's 11.0% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 9.3% as well as the national benchmark, establishing it as a frontrunner for growth in the territory.
This population rise was largely propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 84.3% of the total demographic increase in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. In cases where SA2 regions lack this data, AreaSearch utilizes the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology of population increases from the LGA level to the SA2 level. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, substantial growth is anticipated, positioning the locality in the top quartile of all statistical zones reviewed by AreaSearch, with an expected gain of 4,289 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total rise of 30.7% over the 16 years.
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530 new dwellings have been approved in Maribyrnong over the past five years, an average of 106 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 95 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 98, broadly in line with 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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Maribyrnong records approximately 106 new residential approvals on an annual basis, with 530 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 90 registered so far in FY-26. Over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the ratio of new residents to each constructed home averaged 1.3 people per year, demonstrating a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand that fosters stable market conditions. Newly built properties command an average construction value of $472,000, which is moderately higher than regional averages and points to an emphasis on high-quality builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $38.7 million during this financial year, reflecting strong investment by local enterprises. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Maribyrnong generates roughly two-thirds of the new residential approvals per capita, though it sits in the 93rd percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, and building activity has intensified in recent periods. Recent residential construction is composed of 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density housing offers affordable points of entry and holds strong appeal for downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift away from traditional local housing configurations (which currently stand at 34.0% houses), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyles and affordability constraints. With close to 283 people for every approved dwelling, Maribyrnong represents a growing residential market. Demographic projections indicate that Maribyrnong will add 4,289 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Based on current building trends, the supply of new housing may struggle to keep pace with this population growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
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Development applications around Maribyrnong
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maribyrnong, worth an estimated $7.77 billion. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.9 billion. 24 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning schemes have a profound effect on the performance of a locality. In total, 24 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Key developments include the Thomas Holmes Street Affordable Housing project, the 191 Rosamond Road Mixed-Use Development, White St, and the Maribyrnong River Master Plan Implementation, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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191 Rosamond Road Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development featuring two towers of 14 and 16 storeys with 622 apartments, commercial spaces at ground level, and amenities including co-working space, wellness centre, gym, and recreational areas. Located opposite Highpoint Shopping Centre in a major retail and transport precinct.
Thomas Holmes Street Affordable Housing
A seven-storey building providing 83 social and affordable one- to three-bedroom apartments for vulnerable groups including women and children escaping family violence, older women at risk of homelessness, key workers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Construction officially began with a sod-turning ceremony on 24 September 2025, delivered by VincentCare Community Housing (a subsidiary of St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria) in partnership with the Commonwealth Housing Australia Future Fund Facility and the Catholic Development Fund.The homes are expected to house more than 150 individuals and families and are targeted for completion in early 2027.
Maribyrnong River Master Plan Implementation
Comprehensive restoration and improvement of Maribyrnong River corridor through Avondale Heights. Includes flood protection, habitat restoration, recreational facilities, walking and cycling paths, and community spaces. Enhancing environmental and recreational values.
White St
12-storey mixed-use project within the Highpoint Activity Centre, comprising retail at ground and 268 apartments with about 290 car spaces. Originally advanced by Hengmao Australia with Elenberg Fraser as architect; site subsequently sold to a Sydney-based developer. Council records show the development is approved for this site.
Highpoint Urban Village
Council-approved 20-30 year development plan by GPT and the GPT Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund to evolve Highpoint Shopping Centre into a mixed-use urban village. The plan provides for around 3000 dwellings, about 148000 sqm of additional commercial space, new retail opportunities, community facilities, open spaces, improved transport connections and a town centre setting integrated with the existing super-regional retail centre.
Defence Site Maribyrnong Redevelopment
Major urban renewal of 127.8 hectare former defence explosives factory site at 2 Cordite Avenue. Plans for 3,300 dwellings housing 6,900 residents plus 1,800 jobs. Includes heritage preservation, river frontage development and extensive remediation works. The Department of Finance and Department of Defence are managing divestment and future redevelopment options following the Defence Estate Audit.
Highpoint Shopping Centre
One of Australia's premier super-regional retail destinations with over 420 tenancies across 149,600 sqm GLA. Anchored by David Jones, Myer, Zara, Apple, UNIQLO, Sephora, supermarkets, discount department stores, and a Hoyts cinema. Comprehensive aesthetic and amenity upgrade completed between 2020 and 2023, enhancing retail, dining, and entertainment experiences. Annual turnover exceeds $778 million.
West Footscray Community Facilities Plan
Council is delivering the Shorten and Barrett Reserves Master Plan under the West Footscray Community Facilities Plan, including a new RecWest leisure centre (two indoor courts), an expanded and reconstructed Shorten Reserve oval with ground remediation, a cycleable public plaza via partial Market Street closure, new cricket nets, a refreshed playground and landscaping. The Victorian Government has committed $10m alongside Council funding. Demolition and ground works commenced in September 2025 with completion targeted for December 2027.
9,462 residents of Maribyrnong are employed, from a labour force of 9,770. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 78.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,634, about 91% 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 workforce in Maribyrnong is highly educated, featuring robust representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and a 2.1% estimated increase in jobs over the past year. In March 2026, there were 9,462 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking at 1.6% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate stands exceptionally high at 78.7%, compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. According to Census data, a notable 35.8% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily centered in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The local area displays a notable concentration in finance & insurance, where employment is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction plays a smaller role, accounting for 6.9% of employment compared to 9.7% across the region. Although there are local jobs available in the area, the ratio of Census workers to the local population indicates that a significant number of residents travel to other areas for work. According to the AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, employment grew by 2.1% while the overall labor force expanded by 1.9%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Maribyrnong. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these industry projections directly to the employment structure of Maribyrnong suggests local job numbers will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, serving as a basic weighted projection for illustrative purposes that excludes localized population changes.
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Median household income in Maribyrnong is $2,020 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $980 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,880 a year against an average of $82,400. 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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The Maribyrnong SA2 reports a median taxpayer income of $62,880 alongside an average income of $82,400, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. This ranking is extremely high on a national scale, compared to a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 for Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $68,929 for the median and $90,327 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in Maribyrnong sit around the 71st percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 35.2% of the population earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 4,913 residents, which is comparable to the wider region where 32.8% fall into this range. High housing costs account for 15.6% of income, yet strong local earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 67th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maribyrnong had 5,070 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 34% detached houses and 35% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $396 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. 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 composition of housing in Maribyrnong, recorded at the latest Census, consisted of 33.7% houses and 66.3% other dwelling types such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and miscellaneous structures, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The level of home ownership in Maribyrnong was lower than the metropolitan Melbourne average, standing at 26.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (35.0%) or renting (38.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was equivalent to the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,000, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $396, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Maribyrnong exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are higher than the national figure of $375.
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Maribyrnong counted 5,070 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,629 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of homes at 64.7%, consisting of 28.3% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 8.6% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 35.3%, with single-person households at 29.7% and group households making up 5.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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44.4% of adults in Maribyrnong hold a university qualification, including 29.1% with a bachelor degree and 11.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 12.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,781 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,087 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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Educational attainment levels in Maribyrnong are significantly higher than broader averages, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.0% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for knowledge-based employment sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 29.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational credentials account for 23.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, which includes advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 12.7%. Participation in education is high, with 28.1% of the local population enrolled in formal study.
This comprises 8.9% attending tertiary institutions, 6.4% in secondary schools, and 6.2% in primary education.
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Public transport in Maribyrnong reaches 78 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 8,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Analysis of public transport options shows 78 active transit stops in Maribyrnong, featuring a combination of light rail and buses. These stops are served by 9 separate routes, which provide 8,195 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Transport accessibility is ranked as good, with residents living an average of 210 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a major residential hub, the majority of workers commute to external areas, with cars remaining the main travel mode at 78% and trains accounting for 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 35.8%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the influence of pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 1,170 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 105 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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76.6% of residents in Maribyrnong report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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 metrics reflect outstanding outcomes throughout Maribyrnong, based on the AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, showing a very low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 60% of the population, which equals 8,362 people, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical issues identified in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.1 and 6.8% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 76.6% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents of working age are exceptionally healthy, with low rates of chronic illness. The area has 13.6% of its population aged 65 and over, which represents 1,899 people and is lower than the 15.0% average in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
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45.2% of Maribyrnong residents were born overseas and 49.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (13.4%) and Chinese (12.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Maribyrnong displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.2% of its residents born overseas and 49.8% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, accounting for 44.1% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 10.5% of residents, a rate substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. In terms of parent country of birth ancestry, the top three groups represented in Maribyrnong are Other, making up 13.8% of the population, English, comprising 13.4% of the population, which is considerably lower than the regional average of 20.1%, and Chinese, representing 12.7% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
Other notable demographic variances include a high concentration of Vietnamese residents at 11.8% of the population (compared to 1.9% regionally), Croatian at 1.4% (compared to 0.7%), and Serbian at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%).
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The median resident of Maribyrnong is 36. 35.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Maribyrnong is 36 years, closely aligning with the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Maribyrnong has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.1%) and a smaller share of 5 - 14 year-olds (6.9%). The percentage of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national benchmark of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.9% to 4.0%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 8.7% to 6.9%.
Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile of Maribyrnong will shift by 2041, with the 55 to 64 group projected to grow the fastest at 60%, adding 869 residents to reach a total of 2,324.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maribyrnong
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 12 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 — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,573 at the 2021 Census → 13,960 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 (213031349). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.