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Melton South - Weir Views has an estimated 23,087 residents, up from 16,658 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,429 people, or 38.6%. Growth has averaged 7.8% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 1,431 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 61.6% of that increase. That puts 2,095 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Melton South - Weir Views reaches approximately 23,087 by May 2026. This represents an addition of 6,429 residents (38.6%) from the 16,658 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 22,821 alongside 1,431 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,095 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds typical figures across nationwide points evaluated. Expanding by 38.6% since the 2021 census, the locality outpaced the state growth of 9.3% and national benchmarks, positioning it as a leading growth area.
This upward trend was driven mostly by interstate arrivals, who accounted for roughly 61.6% of the overall population rise in recent times, though natural increase and migration from overseas also contributed positively. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch for each SA2. For regions not covered by this dataset, AreaSearch uses 2023 Victorian State Government projections, executing a weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA to the SA2 level. The age structure growth patterns derived from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the statistical area is set for remarkable expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of locations nationwide, with expectations to add 15,920 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 67.8% overall increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,470 new dwellings have been approved in Melton South - Weir Views over the past five years, an average of 494 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 376 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 250, 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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An average of roughly 494 residential building approvals are recorded annually in Melton South - Weir Views, totaling 2,470 dwellings authorized over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 230 during the current FY-26 period. New arrivals averaged 2.9 people per year for every finished residence over those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports local property values. Newly constructed homes average $230,000 in value, which sits below regional benchmarks and points to more accessible entry prices for purchasers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $2.5 million this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
Melton South - Weir Views matches Greater Melbourne in per capita development volume, maintaining a supply balance aligned with the metropolitan area despite a recent reduction in building speed. This construction rate remains far higher than the national average, showing that builders retain strong confidence in the local market. Detached residences comprise 98.0% of recent construction while townhouses and apartments make up 2.0%, reinforcing the suburban character of the area with freestanding homes suitable for families wanting extra room. With a ratio of about 61 people per dwelling approval, Melton South - Weir Views exhibits characteristics of an expanding community. Forecasts indicate that Melton South - Weir Views will add 15,654 citizens up to 2041, measured from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories suggest that new supply will easily accommodate this influx, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population gains to outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Melton South - Weir Views
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Melton South - Weir Views, worth an estimated $10 billion. A further 188 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $81.2 billion. 93 are already under construction and 66 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are primary drivers of neighborhood change. AreaSearch has tracked 21 projects expected to influence the locality. Important developments include Maplewood Estate, Seventh Bend Estate, Harkness Cemetery Memorial Park, and the Toolern Precinct Structure Plan (Melton South / Weir Views Growth Area), with details provided below on the most significant works.
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Opalia Estate, Weir Views
Opalia is a masterplanned residential estate on 57 hectares in Weir Views, within the Melton growth corridor. Commenced in 2018, the estate delivers approximately 581 homes ranging from 300 to 600 square metres. Community amenity includes the Opalia Plaza shopping centre anchored by Woolworths and Aldi alongside Chemist Warehouse, McDonald's, KFC, cafes and medical facilities, plus sports ovals, connecting pathways and open green spaces. Stages 1 through 9 have all titled, with remaining land stages and homes continuing to sell and settle through 2026.
Maplewood Estate
Maplewood Estate is a master-planned residential community in Melton South, Victoria, featuring 706 land allotments with wetlands, parks, and open spaces. Developed by Golden Group, it offers urban convenience and family living, located minutes from public transport, schools, colleges, and amenities, approximately 35km from Melbourne CBD.
Opalia Estate
A masterplanned residential community spanning 56.87 hectares in Weir Views, delivering approximately 581 housing lots, medium-density development sites, local parks, open space corridors, a future school site, and integrated neighbourhood retail facilities.
Exford Waters Estate
Premium waterfront residential community on the banks of the Werribee River in Weir Views, offering land, house and land packages, and townhomes in a masterplanned estate with parks, recreation, education, and retail nearby.
Toolern Precinct Structure Plan (Cobblebank / Melton South Growth Area)
A major greenfield growth corridor in Melbourne west covering approximately 2,290 hectares across four precincts. The plan supports up to 25,030 dwellings and a projected population of 55,000 to 68,000 residents in the suburbs of Cobblebank, Strathtulloh, Thornhill Park and Weir Views. Key infrastructure anchors include the Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre, the new Melton Hospital (construction underway, completion 2029), and the Cobblebank Community Services Hub, a 60 million dollar six-storey facility under construction by Kane Constructions.Amendment C232melt, adopted by Council in June 2025 and submitted to the Minister for Planning, updates the Development Contributions Plan and PSP to address funding shortfalls for roads, bridges, paths, drainage and community infrastructure driven by higher-than-expected development density.
Melton Weir Parkland Strategy
A major public open space and precinct renewal strategy establishing a 5 km recreational corridor along the northern banks of Melton Weir in Weir Views. The project delivers shared walking and cycling paths, water access landings, viewing platforms, formal picnic facilities, and environmental revegetation.
Orchard Green Estate
Masterplanned house and land estate spanning approximately 41.22 hectares in Melton South, offering vacant residential allotments ranging from around 212sqm to 544sqm across multiple staged releases. Stage 16A is currently selling with lots from 213sqm to 449sqm. Earlier stages have been titled and constructed, with the estate located near Melton Train Station, Opalia Shopping Centre and several schools including Al Iman College and Staughton College. Marketed by Jason Real Estate.
Murrum Primary School
New government primary school in Weir Views that opened for Term 1 2026. The supported inclusion school accommodates up to 715 students, including 65 students with disabilities, and includes learning neighbourhoods, library, administration, indoor multi-use court, community hub, arts and music facilities, sports field and associated outdoor infrastructure.
8,696 residents of Melton South - Weir Views are employed, from a labour force of 10,002. Unemployment sits at 13.1%, with participation at 61.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% 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 19,576, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Melton South - Weir Views is diverse and skilled, experiencing a jobless rate of 13.1% alongside steady employment numbers over the past year. By March 2026, working residents numbered 8,696, while the jobless rate stood 8.3% higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, highlighting areas for employment growth, and the participation rate of 61.8% remained well below the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census records show that a modest 15.6% of employed residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. The region shows a strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where employment is 2.4 times higher than the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical services comprise just 4.3% of local employment, compared to 10.1% across the wider region. The comparison between the local working population and resident workers suggests this residential district provides few jobs within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 0.3% while the labour force expanded by 1.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context regarding future labour demand in Melton South - Weir Views. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to model growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix indicates that employment for Melton South - Weir Views residents should rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted calculation for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Melton South - Weir Views is $1,363 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $641 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,996 a year against an average of $51,512. 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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Income benchmarks in the Melton South - Weir Views SA2 fall below the national norm based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in this SA2 record a median income of $45,996 and an average income of $51,512, which compare to median and average figures of $57,688 and $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusting these numbers for the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $50,421 for the median and $56,467 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the area sit between the 17th and 25th percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings segment comprises 35.2% of residents (8,126 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader region where 32.8% of the population occupy this bracket. Mortgage and rent costs present a significant burden, leaving residents with only 80.4% of their income, which ranks in the 21st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Melton South - Weir Views had 5,303 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $321 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Melton South - Weir Views at the time of the last Census consisted of 89.7% separate houses and 10.3% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates in the area lagged behind the metropolitan average, standing at 20.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (40.3%) or renting (39.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was significantly lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $321 compared to $390 metro-wide.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Melton South - Weir Views sit below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent costs remain lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Melton South - Weir Views counted 5,303 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,350 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 73.0% of local households, consisting of 35.1% couples with children, 18.5% couples without children, and 18.0% one-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.0%, which is divided into lone-person households at 23.2% and group households at 3.7%. The median size of local households is 2.8 individuals, exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.8% of adults in Melton South - Weir Views hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,192 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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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The locality records below-average educational attainment, with university degree holders representing 19.8% of the population compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This presents a key focus area for future educational programs. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are most common at 12.2%, with postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is highly represented, with 35.4% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (24.6%). Enrolment rates are high throughout the area, with 35.4% of the population participating in some form of study.
This group is composed of 14.2% in primary schools, 8.1% in high schools, and 3.6% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Melton South - Weir Views reaches 46 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local public transit shows 46 operational stops in Melton South - Weir Views, consisting of bus and rail options. These locations are served by 18 routes, which support 5,173 passenger trips each week. Transit access is good, with homes situated an average of 337 meters from a stop. Since the area is mostly residential, many commuters travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary option at 87% and trains used by 8%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. Additionally, 15.6% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Transit services average 739 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 112 weekly arrivals at each individual transit stop.
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69.7% of residents in Melton South - Weir Views report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.0 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 exist in Melton South - Weir Views, as shown by mortality and chronic illness rates compiled by AreaSearch, with various ailments affecting both youth and elderly demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population (~10,643 people), compared to 56.7% across metropolitan Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Psychological conditions and asthma represent the most frequent diagnoses in the region, affecting 9.8 and 9.0% of the population respectively, while 69.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Chronic illness rates among working-age locals are higher than average. The population aged 65 and older stands at 8.9% (2,066 people), which is lower than the metropolitan Melbourne level of 15.0%. Health trends among the senior cohort present challenges, with national percentiles tracking close to the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.0% of Melton South - Weir Views residents were born overseas and 38.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.9%) and English (19.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Melton South - Weir Views exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 38.0% of its residents born outside Australia and 38.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 43.3% of the community. The most notable religious variance is in the Other category, which represents 7.0% of the population compared to 2.3% in Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common groups in Melton South - Weir Views are Other at 22.8% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 14.6%), Australian at 20.9%, and English at 19.2%.
Notable demographic differences exist for specific ethnicities, with Samoan backgrounds comprising 2.5% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Maltese at 2.4% (compared to 1.1%), and Indian at 5.7% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Melton South - Weir Views is 31, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.9% 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 31 years, Melton South - Weir Views has a younger demographic than Greater Melbourne at 37 and Australia at 38. Compared to metropolitan Melbourne, the suburb has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (19.5%) but fewer people aged 55 - 64 (7.0%). This youth concentration is also higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 15.5% to 18.3%, and the 5 to 14 cohort rose from 16.8% to 19.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 group decreased from 17.4% to 15.5%, and the 65 to 74 group fell from 7.2% to 5.3%.
Projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 5 to 14 age group expected to grow by 2,435 people (54%) from 4,506 to 6,942.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Melton South - Weir Views
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 15 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,431 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,658 at the 2021 Census → 23,087 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 (213041578). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.