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Melbourne CBD - North has an estimated 24,296 residents, up from 16,870 at the 2021 Census — a change of 7,426 people, or 44.0%. Growth has averaged 4.9% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 97.9% of that increase. That puts 43,386 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 evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Melbourne CBD - North stands at approximately 24,296 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 16,870 residents, this represents a growth of 7,426 individuals (44.0%). The ABS calculated an estimated resident population of 24,296 in June 2025, which, combined with 72 validated new addresses identified after the Census, helps explain this population shift. The area maintains a density of 43,385 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of all assessed national areas and highlighting the competitive demand for local land.
The local expansion rate of 44.0% since the 2021 census outpaced the state growth of 9.3% and the national average, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. This population rise was heavily supported by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 97.9% of the overall population increases lately. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as their starting point. In instances where specific SA2 areas are missing from these records, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA data, adjusted by aggregating population growth weights from the LGA level down to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics across different age brackets from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate that this locality sits within the highest quartile of analyzed areas for growth, with an expected increase of 9,416 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 38.8% over the 16 years.
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32 new dwellings have been approved in Melbourne CBD - North over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 0.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 620, running ahead of 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 new residences in Melbourne CBD - North average approximately 6 units annually, with 32 approvals granted during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 569 registered during the current FY-26 period. Because the area welcomed an average of 160.7 additional residents per year for every new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is outperforming construction volumes, driving competition and pricing upward. In addition, commercial construction approvals reached $76.9 million during this financial year, demonstrating active commercial development. New development projects are notably less frequent in Melbourne CBD - North relative to the broader Greater Melbourne region.
This restriction on new builds tends to support pricing and demand for the current housing stock. Activity levels also fall below the national average, reflecting the established layout of the neighborhood and potentially indicating local planning constraints. Demographic projections indicate that Melbourne CBD - North is set to add 9,416 citizens by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If residential building activity continues at its current pace, the supply of new housing may not keep up with population increases, which will likely heighten competition among buyers and support price appreciation.
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Development applications around Melbourne CBD - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Melbourne CBD - North, worth an estimated $4.4 billion. A further 195 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $92.8 billion. 65 are already under construction and 59 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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 performance is closely tied to public infrastructure, major projects, and zoning policies. AreaSearch has identified 19 key projects likely to influence the neighborhood. Significant initiatives include the Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal, Gurrowa Place - QVM Southern Precinct, Queens Place, and the Level Crossing Removal Project, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal
A transformative multi-stage program to modernize Australia's largest 19th-century market. The flagship southern precinct, Gurrowa Place, is a $1.7 billion mixed-use development delivered by Lendlease and Scape. It features three towers providing build-to-rent apartments, student accommodation, and affordable housing. Key elements include the 1.8-hectare Market Square public park replacing the current open-air car park, restoration of the heritage Franklin Street Stores into retail and hospitality, and a new 220-space basement car park. Heritage shed restorations and core trader facilities were largely completed by 2024, with site works for the southern towers commencing in May 2026.
Gurrowa Place - QVM Southern Precinct
Gurrowa Place is a 1.7 billion dollar mixed-use urban renewal project delivered by Lendlease in partnership with the City of Melbourne and Scape. Located in the Queen Victoria Market Southern Precinct, the development features three distinct towers: a 28-level next-generation office building, a build-to-rent tower with approximately 560 units (including affordable housing), and a dedicated student accommodation tower with 1,100 beds. The project integrates the 1.8-hectare Market Square public park, the restoration of the heritage Franklin Street Stores into a retail and dining hub, and a new underground car park for market visitors.
Queens Place
Queens Place is a flagship $1 billion mixed-use development featuring twin 80-storey residential skyscrapers with 1,700 luxury apartments, a retail precinct, and commercial spaces. Tower 1 is complete, while Tower 2 is in planning and development.
Greenline Project
The Greenline Project is a transformational 4km urban renewal initiative creating a continuous promenade along the north bank of the Yarra River (Birrarung). It connects five precincts: Birrarung Marr, The Falls, River Park, Maritime, and Saltwater Wharf. As of mid-2026, the first major stage at Birrarung Marr is complete, featuring 450 metres of new boardwalks, native habitat restoration, and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural design elements. Planning and detailed design are currently underway for the central riverfront sections, including Federation Wharf and Flinders Walk.
Elysium Fields
A $1.7 billion biosphere-inspired wellness precinct in Docklands featuring approximately 1,100 to 1,700 dwellings across multiple towers. The project includes a 200-plus room luxury hotel, Australia's largest Saint Haven private wellness club, and the Elysian Reverse Ageing Medical Clinic. Designed to integrate advanced health technologies like cryotherapy, MRI diagnostics, and circadian lighting, the site also features 3,700 square meters of public gardens under a futuristic glass dome. Early construction works on the first phase, involving three towers, commenced in late 2024 with Hamilton Marino appointed as the lead builder.
Ian Potter State Theatre Refurbishment
A major refurbishment of the heritage-listed State Theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne, renamed the Ian Potter State Theatre following a philanthropic donation from the Ian Potter Foundation. The first significant upgrade since the venue opened in 1984, the works expand the Theatres Building footprint by 16 percent and include new lifts and accessible seating across all three levels, full replacement of seating, refreshed interiors honouring John Truscott's original design, improved acoustics, new state-of-the-art lighting, sound and broadcast technology, and upgraded heating, cooling and fire protection systems.The project also delivers a doubled-size loading dock, a new flexible rehearsal space the same size as the State Theatre stage with an adjoining function room, a new accessible stage door, two new hospitality outlets opening onto the Laak Boorndap urban garden, and four new wheelchair accessible amenities plus two all-gender amenities in the foyers. Construction commenced in March 2024 with Lendlease as principal contractor and NH Architects leading the design. The theatre is now scheduled to reopen in October 2026, six months ahead of the original schedule, as the first completed milestone of the wider 1.7 billion dollar Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation. My Fair Lady will be the first major musical to perform in the refurbished venue from November 2026, with The Australian Ballet and Opera Australia returning as resident companies.
The Fox: NGV Contemporary
Set to be Australia's largest gallery dedicated to contemporary art and design, The Fox: NGV Contemporary will span 30,000 square metres including more than 13,000 square metres of public exhibition space. Designed by Angelo Candalepas and Associates with a team of 20 leading architecture and engineering firms, the building will feature dramatic arched entries, a colossal 40-metre-high spherical orientating hall (the omphalos) and a dual-level rooftop terrace and sculpture garden with views over Melbourne. The gallery is the centrepiece of the Victorian Government's 1.7 billion dollar Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation, which also delivers the 18,000 square metre Laak Boorndap urban garden and major upgrades to Arts Centre Melbourne's Theatres Building.The former Carlton United Breweries building on the site was deconstructed in 2024, with 95 per cent of materials diverted from landfill. Lendlease was appointed head contractor in March 2025 and is delivering the gallery alongside part of the Laak Boorndap deck structure and precinct services. Piling works are progressing on the site, with construction expected to support around 11,000 jobs across the wider precinct project. The gallery is targeted for completion in 2028.
Errol Street Private Hospital
A 10-story private hospital and healthcare facility located in the Parkville Biomedical Precinct. The development features 223 overnight beds, 10 ICU rooms, 7 operating theatres, and 3 basement levels. The project was fast-tracked via the Victorian Government Development Facilitation Program to enhance specialized medical services including imaging and pathology near existing major public hospitals.
17,019 residents of Melbourne CBD - North are employed, from a labour force of 17,464. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 73.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 35,100, about 144% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 labor force in Melbourne CBD - North is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 3.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 17,019, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.2% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labor participation is stable at 73.4% compared to 70.2% regionally. Data from the Census indicates that 32.8% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, although these figures may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
Accommodation & food, professional & technical, and retail trade serve as the primary sources of employment for local residents. The neighborhood exhibits a high concentration of jobs in accommodation & food, with an employment share that is 3.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing just 2.9% of workers compared to 9.7% across the region. With a ratio of 1.6 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment destination that draws commuting workers from elsewhere. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.9% and the labor force expanded by 3.7%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This trend differed from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force increased by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate ticked up by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective employment demand in Melbourne CBD - North. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local workforce profile to project future growth. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national sector trends directly to the employment structure of Melbourne CBD - North suggests local employment could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, keeping in mind this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration that excludes local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Melbourne CBD - North is $1,089 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $638 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $29,650 a year against an average of $46,562. The average runs 57% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer statistics released by the ATO for the 2023 financial year show that the Melbourne CBD - North SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $29,650 and an average income of $46,562. These figures sit below national averages and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 throughout Greater Melbourne. Adjusting these figures for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $32,502 for the median and $51,041 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census records show that family, household, and individual incomes in Melbourne CBD - North are positioned between the 6th and 17th percentiles on a national scale.
The largest single income bracket consists of 26.5% of residents earning $800 - 1,499 weekly (6,438 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 32.8%. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only 70.0% of their income, which ranks in the 3rd percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Melbourne CBD - North had 8,767 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 100% apartments. 9% are owned with a mortgage, 80% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $361 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,725 a month. Rent absorbs 33.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the residential landscape of Melbourne CBD - North consisted of 0.0% standalone houses and 100.0% alternative housing formats such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Greater Melbourne recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative formats. Home ownership rates in Melbourne CBD - North stood at 10.4%, trailing the metropolitan average, with the remaining dwellings occupied by residents with mortgages (9.3%) or tenants (80.3%). The median mortgage payment of $1,725 per month was lower than the metropolitan median of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $361 compared to the Melbourne metro figure of $390.
Globally within Australia, monthly mortgage costs in Melbourne CBD - North are below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are less than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Melbourne CBD - North counted 8,767 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 12,626 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 3% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 48% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent 32.0% of all households, consisting of couples without children at 21.9%, couples with children at 3.4%, and single parents at 2.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 68.0%, with single person dwellings making up 47.7% and shared houses representing 20.2%. The median household size is 1.7 residents, which is smaller than the average of 2.6 seen across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.4% of adults in Melbourne CBD - North hold a university qualification, including 37.5% with a bachelor degree and 19.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 5.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Residents of Melbourne CBD - North display high levels of education, with 59.4% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to Victorian averages of 33.4% and national levels of 30.4%. This concentration of academic credentials positions the local population well for professional opportunities. Among those with qualifications, bachelor degrees represent the largest group at 37.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational studies represent 16.3% of qualifications for residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 5.9%. There is a high rate of educational enrollment in the area, with 53.5% of the population participating in formal studies.
This total includes 36.2% of residents in tertiary studies, 1.2% in secondary school, and 1.1% in primary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Melbourne CBD - North reaches 34 stops on 66 routes, timetabled for about 37,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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 the public transport system shows 34 active light rail and bus stops operating in Melbourne CBD - North. These stops host 66 distinct routes, which accommodate 37,911 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 95 meters from their nearest transit option. Because the area is mostly residential, many residents commute out of the neighborhood, with 28% choosing to walk and 25% taking the train. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.0 per household, below metropolitan averages. Additionally, 32.8% of residents worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 5,415 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 1115 weekly journeys for each transit stop.
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88.1% of residents in Melbourne CBD - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 0.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Melbourne CBD - North reflect excellent outcomes, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and the low prevalence of chronic health issues across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably low, held by approximately 46% of the population (~11,249 people). This is below the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the national rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma were the most prevalent medical issues reported by residents, affecting 5.8% and 4.3% of the population respectively, while 88.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 2.7% of the local population (643 people), compared to 15.0% across the metropolitan area. The older demographic displays strong health statistics, with national standings matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
82.4% of Melbourne CBD - North residents were born overseas and 75.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (43.5%) and English (8.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Melbourne CBD - North is exceptionally high, with 82.4% of the population born outside of Australia and 75.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 20.7% of residents. However, there is a prominent representation of Buddhism, which is practiced by 13.8% of the population, compared to a Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Melbourne CBD - North are Chinese at 43.5% of the population (compared to 6.5% regionally), Other at 18.4%, and English at 8.5% (compared to 20.1% regionally).
Other ethnic groups also show distinct concentrations: Koreans represent 2.8% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Vietnamese represent 3.1% (compared to 1.9% regionally), and Indian residents account for 4.9% (compared to 4.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Melbourne CBD - North is 25, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 79.6% 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 Melbourne CBD - North is 25 years, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 years and the national median of 38 years. The local population has a high concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34, representing 42.7% of residents, compared to 1.1% for children aged 5 - 14. This 25 - 34 cohort sits above the national share of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 39.9% to 42.7%, while the 15 to 24 age bracket decreased from 38.1% to 36.9%.
Projections for 2041 indicate that the 25 to 34 cohort will continue to grow, rising by 4,570 people (44%) from 10,369 to 14,940.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Melbourne CBD - North
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 5 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 Jun 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 — 72 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,870 at the 2021 Census → 24,296 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 (206041504). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.