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Maryborough (Vic.) has an estimated 8,231 residents, up from 8,160 at the 2021 Census. That puts 181 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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AreaSearch indicates that Maryborough has a population of approximately 8,231 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 71 individuals (0.9%) relative to the 8,160 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,229 alongside 97 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 180 persons per square kilometer, which offers substantial space per inhabitant and potential for future urban expansion. The post-census growth rate of 0.9% in Maryborough is within 1.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (2.8%), indicating competitive local growth dynamics.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 82.7% of the total population increase during the recent timeframe. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch implements the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage in this dataset, projections are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to scale growth from the LGA level to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics by age category from these aggregations are also projected across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic shifts align with the lower quartile growth trends seen in non-metropolitan areas across the country, with Maryborough projected to add 91 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 1.1% over the 16 years.
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226 new dwellings have been approved in Maryborough (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That is 5.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approvals for residential properties in Maryborough average approximately 45 annually, with 226 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 22 recorded during FY-26 so far. Because only 0.5 new residents have arrived per new dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply matches or exceeds local demand, increasing options for buyers and allowing for population growth to potentially outpace projections, while new builds carry an average construction value of $248,000, aligning with broader regional trends. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $13.6 million during the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial development.
Maryborough exhibits development levels per resident that are comparable to the Rest of Vic., which helps maintain market equilibrium in line with regional trends, even though building activity has slowed down of late. Recent residential construction is made up of 83.0% detached homes and 17.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking open space. The region exhibits a ratio of about 256 people per residential approval, confirming a low-density market environment. Projections for the future indicate that Maryborough will gain 89 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering ongoing construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population expansion that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Maryborough (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maryborough (Vic.), worth an estimated $134 million. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.8 billion. 11 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning initiatives, and significant developments have a major impact on regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 9 projects that are expected to influence this locality. The most significant projects include the Maryborough and District Hospital Redevelopment, the Central Goldfields Land Use Planning Framework, the Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD), and the Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Pool Upgrade, with key details provided for the most relevant developments.
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Maryborough and District Hospital Redevelopment
A $115 million transformative health project delivering a new multi-storey hospital tower featuring a 24/7 urgent care centre, 32-bed inpatient unit, maternity unit with two birthing suites, and two operating theatres. The redevelopment also includes a day medical centre for imaging and pathology, 80 additional car spaces, and the restoration of the heritage 1860s hospital facade. The facility enables the hospital to treat an additional 4,000 patients annually.
Central Goldfields Land Use Framework Plan
Strategic land use planning project for Central Goldfields Shire covering Maryborough North, Flagstaff and Carisbrook. Comprises two components: the Maryborough, Carisbrook and Flagstaff Framework Plan (LUFP) identifying areas suitable for future housing and industrial growth, and the Rural Living Zone Review (URLO) assessing subdivision potential of rural living land. Draft plans were released for public consultation in August 2025, informed by a 2020 Population, Housing and Residential Settlement Strategy. Council adopted the Land Use Planning Framework and Urban Residential Land Opportunities documents at its 27 May 2026 meeting; a Planning Scheme Amendment to formally reference the documents is expected to follow.Funded by the Victorian Planning Authority under the Streamlining for Growth program.
Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Pool Upgrade
Renovation and rebuild of the heritage-listed Maryborough Municipal Olympic Pool Complex, the only heritage-listed outdoor Olympic-sized pool operating in regional Victoria. Stage One, completed in December 2024, delivered a full rebuild of the Octagonal Toddlers Pool, pavilion roof and carpentry repairs, and pump room restoration. Stage Two, currently in detailed design (due for completion by 30 October 2026) and fully funded, will replace the intermediate learn-to-swim pool with a new filtration system, balance tank, disability access ramp, a new standalone change room building, pavilion entry and kiosk upgrades, and site services works, with delivery expected across 2026 and 2027.Stage Three, also in detailed design, covers demolition and rebuild of the 50-metre pool, a new concourse, filtration system and connecting footpaths, but remains unfunded, with Council advocating to the Victorian Government for an additional 5 million AUD to proceed. The pool has been closed since 2022 after an independent assessment found the 50-metre pool at end-of-life due to structural cracking and subsidence.
Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD)
The Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD) involves significant public sector investment to revitalise key civic anchor sites in Central Maryborough. It aims to leverage these projects to drive public realm improvements, support affordable town-centre housing, and stimulate private sector investment in retail, tourism, hospitality, and services. The project includes re-imagining spaces like the Post Office, courthouse, and Town Hall as a civic square or open plaza, integrating urban infrastructure treatments to enhance walkability and connect key areas such as the Central Goldfields Art Gallery, High Street retail area, and the redeveloped Hospital precinct.The MCAD forms a central component of the Victorian Goldfields UNESCO World Heritage Bid.
Tullaroop Road Residential Development
A shovel-ready residential development with planning permits approved for 19 modern two-bedroom dwellings on a 5000+m2 site, featuring landscaped gardens, communal barbecue area, and ample parking. Aimed at addressing the housing shortage in regional Victoria through social and affordable housing.
Energy Breakthrough Event Infrastructure
Annual renewable energy education event held in Maryborough attracting over 250 teams and 5,000 students from across Victoria and beyond. The November 2025 event requires significant temporary infrastructure and supports STEM education, showcasing Maryborough as a regional education and innovation hub.
Maryborough Town Hall Revitalisation
Revitalisation of the historic Maryborough Town Hall through a significant electrical upgrade to ensure community safety, support arts, civic activities, and align with modern standards as a regional centre. The main hall and lower hall are now open for community use.
Maryborough Hospital Student Accommodation
A $4 million student accommodation facility at Maryborough and District Hospital providing 20 single bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, communal living areas, kitchen and dining areas, and landscaped gardens for medical, nursing and allied health students during training and work placements.
2,983 residents of Maryborough (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 3,275. Unemployment sits at 8.9%, with participation at 46.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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 Maryborough is evenly divided between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,983, while the unemployment rate sat 5.2% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, pointing to capacity for labor market improvement, and participation in the workforce remains low (46.2% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic.). According to Census details, a minor share of 6.5% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The region exhibits a notable concentration in manufacturing, where the employment proportion is 1.9 times that of the regional average. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing sector is underrepresented, employing only 3.7% of the Maryborough workforce compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic.. Although local jobs are available within the district, the ratio of the Census working population to the resident population suggests that a significant number of workers travel outside the area for employment. Analysis by AreaSearch of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12-month period, the local labor force expanded by 0.3% while total employment fell by 1.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment decrease by 0.1% and the labor force contract by 0.3%, leading to a decline of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Maryborough. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local employment data to estimate future patterns. Locally, applying these industry-weighted national projections—which anticipate overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—suggests Maryborough's employment will rise by 5.9% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population trends.
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Median household income in Maryborough (Vic.) is $876 a week (about $46,000 a year), with median personal income at $511 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,112 a year against an average of $50,898. 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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According to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Maryborough SA2 area has a median taxpayer income of $44,112 and an average of $50,898. These figures sit below national benchmarks, contrasting with a median income of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 in Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimated values would stand at roughly $48,356 for the median and $55,794 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Maryborough all ranked between the 1st and 4th percentiles across the nation.
The weekly income band of $400 - 799 is the most common, accounting for 36.1% of residents (2,971 people), whereas the leading bracket across the region is $1,500 - 2,999 at 30.3%. The presence of 46.1% of the community in weekly brackets under $800 highlights the economic difficulties experienced by many local households. Once housing expenses are paid, 85.4% of income is preserved, placing the area in the 3rd percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maryborough (Vic.) had 3,639 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,000 a month. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Maryborough at the time of the last Census consisted of 87.4% houses and 12.6% other options like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic.. The rate of outright home ownership in Maryborough reached 45.7%, which is higher than the regional average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (25.6%) or renters (28.8%). Typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,000 were lower than the Regional Vic. average, while typical weekly rents were $240, compared to regional figures of $1,430 and $285 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage costs in Maryborough are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maryborough (Vic.) counted 3,639 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 58.2%, consisting of couples with children at 16.3%, couples without children at 28.2%, and single-parent households at 12.6%. The remaining 41.8% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 39.0% and group living situations accounting for 2.9%. The typical household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.7% of adults in Maryborough (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 8.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,638 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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 outcomes in the region show room for growth, with university completion rates at 11.7%, which is lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. This gap highlights a clear opportunity for directed educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share of higher education at 8.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.8% and postgraduate degrees at 1.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 29.5%. A significant portion of the local population, specifically 23.8%, is currently enrolled in formal studies.
This total includes 9.2% of residents in primary schools, 8.0% in secondary schools, and 1.9% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maryborough (Vic.) reaches 85 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 540 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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An analysis of public transit options reveals 85 active stops within Maryborough, which include train connections. These stops are served by 11 separate routes that provide a total of 541 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 196 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the boundaries to commute, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 91%, while 7% of residents walk. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 cars, which is below the regional average.
A low proportion of 6.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local transit routes averages 77 trips per day, which translates to roughly 6 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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53.0% of residents in Maryborough (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 11.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Significant health concerns are present in Maryborough, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population (~3,794 people). This is below the Regional Vic. level of 50.5% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical concerns locally are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 13.2% and 11.7% of the population respectively, while 53.0% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
The working-age cohort experiences notable health difficulties, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 31.4% of the community (2,583 people), which is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. The health profiles of these older residents show some challenges, with national percentiles generally mirroring those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Maryborough (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 90.6% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.1%) and Australian (33.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Maryborough is lower than average, with citizens making up 91.6% of the population, 90.6% of residents born in Australia, and 96.5% of households speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 50.0% of local residents, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three largest groups in Maryborough are English at 35.1%, Australian at 33.2%, and Scottish at 8.8%. There are also differences in the proportions of other groups, with Maltese overrepresented at 0.4% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Irish at 8.2% (compared to 9.7%), and Australian Aboriginal residents representing 1.8% of the community (compared to 1.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maryborough (Vic.) is 50, older than 92% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.0% 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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With a median age of 50, Maryborough is older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 11.9% compared to Regional Vic., whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 9.0%. This concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age cohort has increased from 9.5% to 11.2% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 15.9% to 14.5% and the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 10.6% to 9.3%.
Population modeling suggests that Maryborough's age distribution will change notably by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 281 people (32%) from 888 to 1,170, while declines are anticipated in the 75 to 84 and 5 to 14 groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maryborough (Vic.)
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 |
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| 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 8 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 Jul 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 — 97 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,160 at the 2021 Census → 8,231 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 (201031016). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.