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Maryborough (Vic.) has an estimated 8,243 residents, up from 8,160 at the 2021 Census — a change of 83 people, or 1.0%. 121 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. 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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Maryborough's population stands at approximately 8,243 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. In comparison to the 2021 Census tally of 8,160 people, this represents an addition of 83 people (1.0%). This estimate incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,229 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 121 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density corresponds to 181 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and opportunities for future expansion. With its 1.0% increase post-census, Maryborough sits within 1.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (2.9%), highlighting resilient growth metrics.
Net interstate migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic gains, accounting for roughly 82.7% of all inbound population increases in recent times. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 base year, are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. Where specific SA2 figures are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, applying weighted aggregation techniques to transition growth indicators from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth distributions derived from this approach are likewise projected across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, regional expansion is projected to track within the lower quartile nationwide, with Maryborough forecast to expand by 65 persons to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, corresponding to an overall rise of 0.6% across the 16 years.
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195 new dwellings have been approved in Maryborough (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% 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 in Maryborough have tracked at roughly 39 dwellings per year, totaling 195 homes permitted over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 0.5 people moved into the locality for every new residence erected, indicating that construction volume is keeping pace with or outpacing incoming demand. This dynamic enhances options for prospective purchasers and creates capacity for population growth to exceed baseline expectations. Furthermore, an average construction value of $333,000 per dwelling places new housing below the regional benchmark, fostering relatively accessible price points for buyers.
Commercial activity also remained active, with $13.6 million in non-residential development approvals logged this financial year. Per capita building approval volumes in Maryborough align closely with the Rest of Vic., reinforcing balanced local property dynamics consistent with wider regional trends. Detached houses accounted for 85.0% of recently approved building activity, while townhouses or apartments represented 15.0%, preserving the township's established low-density setting and delivering family-oriented properties tailored for space-conscious buyers. A ratio of 352 people per dwelling approval underscores a tranquil, modest-scale construction landscape. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Maryborough is projected to welcome 51 residents by 2041. Ongoing building rates indicate that the future supply of residential stock will comfortably absorb projected demand, providing supportive conditions for home seekers and establishing the foundation for growth to surpass existing 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 66 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 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Strategic civic investments, major works, and urban planning frameworks play an essential role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 projects poised to influence the district, highlighted by the Maryborough and District Hospital Redevelopment, Central Goldfields Land Use Planning Framework, Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD), and Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Pool Upgrade.
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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 46.0%. 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 labour market in Maryborough exhibits a balanced blend of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, supported by a solid footprint across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 8.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,983, while the jobless rate stood 5.2% above the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., pointing to underlying capacity in the workforce. In addition, local labor force participation of 46.0% trails the Regional Vic. benchmark of 61.1% considerably. Census records show that 6.5% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced in part by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade constitute the three primary sectors employing local residents. Industrial specialization is particularly pronounced in manufacturing, where local concentration reaches 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a smaller footprint, generating 3.7% of local employment relative to 7.5% regionally. Although local workplaces are present, the ratio of Census working population to resident totals indicates that a notable segment of the workforce travels outside the locality for employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that over the last twelve months, the labour force grew by 0.3% while employment dropped by 1.6%, leading to a 1.8 percentage point increase in unemployment. In contrast, the Regional Vic. area experienced a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Future demand trends in Maryborough may be better understood through Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts dated Mar-26. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. National employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific growth varies considerably. When these industry-level projections are applied to Maryborough's current employment composition, local employment is expected to grow by 5.9% over five years and 13.0% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation uses simple weighting for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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ATO taxation statistics aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode level for financial year 2023 indicate that the Maryborough SA2 recorded a median individual income of $44,112 and an average of $50,898 among taxpayers. These earnings sit below national benchmarks and track beneath the Regional Vic. comparators of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of $48,356 and an average of $55,794 as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census data places Maryborough within the 1st to 4th percentiles across Australia.
The single largest earnings band comprises 36.1% of residents (2,975 people) taking home between $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with metropolitan areas where 30.3% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Overall, 46.1% of individuals earn under $800/week, reflecting widespread budgetary constraints. Residually, 85.4% of household income remains following housing expenditure, 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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Census findings show that standalone houses made up 87.4% of dwellings in Maryborough, with semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures accounting for 12.6%, compared to 90.1% separate houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Fully owned properties represented 45.7% of all homes, substantially exceeding regional ownership rates, while 25.6% were being paid off under a mortgage and 28.8% were rented. The median monthly mortgage commitment was $1,000, compared to $1,430 across Regional Vic. and $1,863 nationally. Rental costs showed a similar affordability advantage, with a median weekly rent of $240 in Maryborough against $285 for Regional Vic.
and $375 across Australia.
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 constitute 58.2% of Maryborough households, distributed across childless couples at 28.2%, couples raising children at 16.3%, and single-parent households at 12.6%. Non-family domestic arrangements make up the other 41.8%, dominated by single-person residences at 39.0% alongside group living arrangements at 2.9%. The area records an average household size of 2.1 people, which is below the 2.4 average found throughout Regional Vic..
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 attainment levels present opportunities for skills development across Maryborough, where 11.7% of residents hold university qualifications compared to the wider VIC benchmark of 33.4%. Higher education credentials include bachelor degrees at 8.6%, graduate diplomas at 1.8%, and postgraduate degrees at 1.3%. Technical and vocational training is notably prevalent, with 37.5% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational certifications, divided between certificates at 29.5% and advanced diplomas at 8.0%. Formal study engages 23.8% of the community. Within this learning cohort, primary education accounts for 9.2%, secondary school students comprise 8.0%, and tertiary courses engage 1.9% of the population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maryborough (Vic.) reaches 85 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 550 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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Maryborough's passenger network features 85 active transit stops, incorporating rail services, which are linked across 11 separate routes that generate 553 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is highly convenient, with residents located an average of 196 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles represent the predominant mode of commuting at 91%, while 7% of workers walk, and household vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per dwelling, below regional averages. Working from home engaged 6.5% of employed residents according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during that period. Across all transit routes, service operations total 79 trips per day, translating to an average of roughly 6 weekly trips per 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and long-term illness indicate substantial public health considerations across Maryborough, with chronic conditions impacting both younger and older cohorts, alongside private healthcare membership encompassing only around 46% of the population (~3,800 people). This sits beneath the Regional Vic. benchmark of 50.5% as well as the Australian national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent health concerns locally, reported by 13.2 and 11.7% of residents, respectively, while 53.0% of the community indicated no chronic health diagnoses compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Health issues are prominent within the working-age demographic, which records elevated chronic illness rates. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 32.2% of the populace (2,654 people), exceeding the 24.0% regional proportion, with older age health metrics generally aligning with broader nationwide patterns.
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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Measures of cultural diversity in Maryborough track below broader averages, with Australian citizenship held by 91.6% of residents, 90.6% born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 50.0% of the population, slightly higher than the 47.3% reported across Regional Vic.. Reflecting parental countries of birth, the primary ancestries reported across Maryborough include English at 35.1%, Australian at 33.2%, and Scottish at 8.8%. Specific community groups exhibit notable variations from broader benchmarks, including Maltese representation at 0.4% locally (vs 0.5% regionally), Irish ancestry at 8.2% (vs 9.7%), and Australian Aboriginal background at 1.8% (vs 1.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maryborough (Vic.) is 51, older than 92% of areas nationally. 21.3% 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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Maryborough maintains a mature demographic profile, with AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 identifying 32.2% of the community in the 65+ age category, compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic.. In contrast, younger to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 19.1% locally against 23.1% in the broader region. The median age is estimated at 51 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 8 years higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and above the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the most notable shift occurred within the 25 - 44 bracket, rising from 18.0% to 19.1%.
Projections suggest that by 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort will drive the majority of local population gains, expanding by 344 residents (22%) to reach 1,922, while child, young adult, and mature adult segments are expected to contract.
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) | 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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 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 — 121 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,160 at the 2021 Census → 8,243 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 (201031016). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.