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Merbein has an estimated 4,971 residents. 126 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 49 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the evaluation conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Merbein stands at approximately 4,971 as of May 2026. This represents a minor reduction of 5 residents (0.1%) from the 4,976 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 4,971 alongside 126 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The local population density is calculated at 48 persons per square kilometer, which translates to a generous allocation of space for each resident. This slight contraction of 0.1% since the 2021 census performed slightly better than the broader SA4 region, which experienced a decrease of -1.0%.
The main driver of population gains during recent times was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 64.6% of the inbound population movement. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the starting baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023 are applied, with adjustments made through a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA level down to the SA2 level. The age structure growth trends derived from these computations are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, regional areas are expected to grow at a pace exceeding the national median, with this specific locality anticipated to grow by 820 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 16.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
127 new dwellings have been approved in Merbein over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 5.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, 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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The locality has registered an average of approximately 25 new residential approvals annually, totaling 127 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 38 approvals during FY-26 so far. Because the population has been contracting recently, this incoming supply has likely matched local demand, ensuring sufficient options for home buyers, with new residential projects built at an average value of $356,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $5.8 million this financial year, reflecting a modest focus on commercial construction projects. Compared to the Rest of Vic.
region, construction activity per capita in Merbein is similar, promoting market equilibrium in line with regional trends. The mix of recent building approvals is composed of 95.0% separate houses and 5.0% semi-detached options or multi-dwelling units, which maintains the low-density profile of the neighborhood and caters to buyers seeking spacious detached residences. With a ratio of approximately 188 individuals for every approval, the area is characterized by its low density footprint. Long-term forecasts indicate that the population of Merbein will expand by 820 citizens by 2041, according to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. While the current rate of home building is aligned with these growth projections, purchasers may face increased market rivalry as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Merbein
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Merbein, worth an estimated $30 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.2 billion. 20 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions play a key role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has identified 8 active projects that are expected to influence the district. The most significant initiatives include the Lake Hawthorn Foreshore Development, the Mildura Airport Terminal Expansion, the Sunraysia Modernisation Project 2, and the Mildura Base Public Hospital Intensive Care Unit Expansion, with the details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Whistlers Ridge Estate, Merbein
Whistlers Ridge Estate is a boutique rural residential subdivision at the corner of Dalmura Avenue and Second Street in Merbein. The project delivers 21 titled one acre allotments (around 4,000 to 5,459 square metres) with elevated views, NBN, 3 phase power and town water, only minutes from Merbein township and a short drive to Mildura. Gowers Homes offers custom home designs and house and land packages in the estate, with civil works complete and lots ready to build on.
River Heights Estate, Merbein
Masterplanned residential land subdivision in Merbein with around 98 lots over about 10 hectares. Stage 1 is sold out and Stage 2 is now selling, offering lots from roughly 548 to 944 sqm within walking distance of Merbein P-10 College, close to township shops, the Murray River and local sporting facilities.
Hawthorn Ridge Development Plan
The Hawthorn Ridge Development Plan provides a long-term strategic framework for the future subdivision of land bordered by McEdward Street, the Mildura railway line, and Lake Hawthorn. It designates the area for low density residential development with a 0.4 hectare minimum lot size, prioritizing environmental conservation and community access to adjoining recreational reserves.
Riverside Ridge Mildura Subdivision
Residential subdivision delivering modern housing lots with river-adjacent amenity, landscaped open space and local park access. Civil design and supervision by MH2 Engineering and Architecture, with development by Fisher Developments.
Mildura Airport Terminal Expansion
Proposed expansion and refresh of the passenger terminal at Mildura Airport, Victoria's busiest regional airport. The upgrade is one of roughly ten key projects identified in the airport's Master Plan (released in draft in 2024 and adopted as the Master Plan 2025), which sets out three land use precincts across the airport estate and plans for growth toward about 450,000 annual passengers by the mid 2040s. Concept scope covers additional security screening capacity, a larger departures lounge and gate area, improved amenities and accessibility, and expanded retail and food and beverage offerings, alongside a broader precinct refresh that also contemplates on-airport accommodation.The airport is operated by Mildura Airport Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mildura Rural City Council that has run the airport independently since 2008. Mildura Airport Pty Ltd's 2024-25 Annual Report shows the terminal project remains an unfunded master plan initiative: capital effort in that period focused on planning and design to reset the life of the main runway, supported by about $1.96 million awarded under the Commonwealth Regional Airports Program in early 2025, plus completion of a new public viewing deck. Passenger volumes have softened, with roughly 189,800 passengers in the year to June 2025 against 209,300 in calendar 2024, and Qantas and Rex remain the two scheduled carriers on the Melbourne and Sydney routes. No construction funding package, detailed design, tender or approval has been announced for the terminal works, so no delivery timeline is confirmed.
Deakin Avenue Large Format Retail Development
Architect-designed large format retail complex featuring four premium retail outlets totaling 3,115 sqm. Located adjacent to Aldi and diagonally opposite Mildura Central Shopping Centre in the busy Fifteenth Street precinct. The development includes ample customer parking with shade sails, suspended ceilings and lighting, rear access via roller doors, air conditioning throughout, and self-contained amenities. Major tenants include 4WD Supacentre (933 sqm) and Sydney Tools (1,558 sqm combined tenancies).
Mildura Base Public Hospital Intensive Care Unit Expansion
A $2.48 million expansion of the intensive care unit at Mildura Base Public Hospital, which increased the number of intensive care beds from five to eight and added two short-stay beds. The project involved reconfiguring and upgrading existing rooms to enhance high-quality coronary care capacity, improve patient flow, and reduce waiting times for the Mildura community.
Sunraysia Modernisation Project 2
Building on the success of the $120 million Sunraysia Modernisation Project, SMP2 utilized existing infrastructure and capacity to create opportunities for the Merbein and Red Cliffs irrigation districts. The project supplied additional water and unlocked 2,000 hectares of additional land for irrigation, ensuring these districts can meet the needs of modern horticulture and remain viable into the future. Construction began in March 2019 and was completed in October 2019, one month ahead of schedule, ready for the 2019/20 irrigation season.The project improved resilience and crop diversification while benefiting existing irrigation customers through cost-efficiency and improved business sustainability.
2,455 residents of Merbein are employed, from a labour force of 2,494. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 62.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,332, about 87% 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 shows a balanced distribution between professional and manual occupations, supported by a diverse mix of industries, with an unemployment rate of only 1.6%. As of March 2026, there are 2,455 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while the labor force participation rate aligns closely with the Regional Vic. level of 61.1%. Data from the Census indicates that a modest 11.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions. Resident employment is primarily clustered within the sectors of health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade.
The district exhibits a strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the employment proportion is 1.7 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint, employing 14.2% of the local workforce compared to 16.8% across the region. A comparison between the Census count of local jobs and the working resident population suggests that local employment options within the area are relatively restricted. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the labor force in this region contracted by 3.4% over the 12-month period, while overall employment dropped by 1.0%, resulting in a 2.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Additional guidance on future employment trends in Merbein can be found in the May-25 national job projections from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local industry breakdown to estimate future employment trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these national industry trends onto the local workforce structure indicates that employment in Merbein is set to rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population growth estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Merbein is $1,338 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $667 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,351 a year against an average of $53,574. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, the median income of taxpayers in the Merbein SA2 is $48,351, with the average income standing at $53,574. These figures are below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $53,002 for the median and $58,728 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings in this area all place between the 22nd and 23rd percentiles on a national scale.
The income distribution shows that 31.4% of the population (1,560 individuals) fall into the weekly bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional pattern where 30.3% of individuals are in this same range. Even though housing outlays are low, leaving residents with 88.2% of their income, total disposable income in the area ranks at the 28th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Merbein had 1,755 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,140 a month. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of residential properties in Merbein at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.5% separate houses and 6.5% other housing types, including semi-detached houses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. The rate of home ownership in Merbein was 37.3%, slightly below the Regional Vic. level, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (46.2%) or tenants renting (16.5%). The median monthly cost for mortgage holders was $1,140, which is below the Regional Vic. average, while the median weekly rent was $220, compared to regional averages of $1,430 and $285 respectively.
On a national level, housing costs in Merbein are low, with mortgage payments well below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents substantially lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Merbein counted 1,755 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 73.3%, which includes couples with children at 30.1%, couples without children at 30.3%, and single parent households at 11.9%. The remaining 26.7% are non-family households, consisting of single-person households at 24.7% and group housing arrangements at 1.7%. The median household occupancy is 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.1% of adults in Merbein hold a university qualification, including 8.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,080 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 976 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 exhibits low levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates at 12.1%, which is significantly lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. This gap represents both an educational deficit and a target for future training programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.9%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.0% and postgraduate degrees at 1.2%. Practical and vocational training is widely held, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 31.5%. The proportion of the population engaged in learning is high, with 30.4% of local residents enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 12.8% of residents attending primary school, 9.8% in high school, and 1.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merbein reaches 41 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 170 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 the local transport network shows 41 active transit stops in the area, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 4 distinct routes, which support a total of 171 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is favorable, with an average distance of 301 meters from homes to the nearest stop. The locality is predominantly residential, leading to a high rate of outward commuting, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 94% of residents. Dwellings have an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional benchmark.
Additionally, 11.3% of workers worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit services run at an average frequency of 24 trips per day across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 4 weekly services for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.6% of residents in Merbein report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics point to considerable challenges for the Merbein population, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic diseases across both young and old demographics. The level of private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 47% of residents (~2,316 people) holding cover. This is lower than the 50.5% coverage rate recorded across Regional Vic. and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 10.3% and 9.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 62.6% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort faces notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the local population (1,035 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. level of 23.9%. The health profiles of older residents reveal some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Merbein is largely Australian-born, at 93.2% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.2%) and English (31.2%). 3.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area shows low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.0% of the population, 93.2% of residents born in Australia, and 95.8% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 46.5% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Regarding ancestral origins, the three most common backgrounds reported in the area are Australian at 33.2%, English at 31.2%, and Scottish at 7.8%. There are also distinct demographic variations compared to regional averages, with residents of Italian heritage making up 4.8% of the population (compared to 2.9% across the region), German ancestry at 4.3% (compared to 3.5%), and Croatian ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merbein is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.2% 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 Merbein is 42 years, which aligns closely with the Regional Vic. median of 43 years and is older than the national median of 38 years. The local age distribution has a high representation of children aged 5 - 14 years (14.0%), while the group aged 75 - 84 years is relatively small (6.8%) compared to the regional profile. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has risen from 9.8% to 12.4%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 13.5% to 11.1%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 14.7% to 13.4%.
Population forecasts for 2041 suggest changing demographics, with the 35 to 44 cohort projected to grow by 34% (adding 198 people to reach 776 residents), while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Merbein
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 2 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 126 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,976 at the 2021 Census → 4,971 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 (215021396). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.