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Mernda - North has an estimated 12,063 residents, up from 11,427 at the 2021 Census — a change of 636 people, or 5.6%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 115 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 51.8% of that increase. That puts 794 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 estimated community size in Mernda - North stands at approximately 12,063 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 636 people (5.6%) following the 2021 Census, when the headcount was 11,427 people. Such movements are derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,061 as of June 2025 alongside 115 validated new addresses documented after the Census benchmark. Consequently, residential density is calculated at 793 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with overall benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch study zones. Over the preceding ten years, Mernda - North sustained steady momentum through a 4.9% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the broader SA3 area.
The primary catalyst behind local population gains has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 51.8% of aggregate expansion in recent times. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia for each individual SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 baseline parameters, are utilized by AreaSearch. For locations lacking this direct series, models incorporate the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA metrics down to SA2 boundaries via weighted population growth aggregations. These aggregations also establish age-specific trajectories applied everywhere between 2032 and 2041. Looking toward future demographic shifts, the region is slated for standout expansion ranking within the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, projected to climb by 7,611 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP benchmarks, representing an aggregate surge of 63.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
122 new dwellings have been approved in Mernda - North over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building authorisations in Mernda - North average roughly 24 residential properties per annum, totaling 122 homes approved across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx averaging 4.8 new residents annually for every dwelling constructed across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), demand heavily outpaces incoming construction, a dynamic that typically accelerates capital appreciation and competitive buyer pressure; simultaneously, typical dwelling building costs stand at $325,000—under regional norms—pointing toward relatively accessible building price points. Furthermore, commercial approvals recorded this financial year totaled $147,000, underscoring subdued non-residential development.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, Mernda - North exhibits markedly restrained building volume (84.0% below regional average per person). This constrained pipeline tends to underpin heightened demand and pricing resilience across existing housing stock. Construction rates similarly sit beneath the national benchmark, highlighting the established profile of the suburb alongside possible planning constraints. Recent building activity breaks down into 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% medium and high-density housing, with an expanding pipeline of townhouses and apartments broadening purchasing options from family residences to lower-cost compact dwellings. This marks a notable pivot away from the prevailing built environment (currently 84.0% houses), reflecting scarcer land availability while catering to changing demographic preferences and affordability considerations. An estimated ratio of 1648 people per dwelling approval confirms the subdued, quiet pace of local property development. Moving forward, projections indicate Mernda - North will gain 7,609 residents through to 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building volumes persist, residential construction could lag demographic expansion, heightening competition among purchasers and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mernda - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mernda - North, worth an estimated $1.9 billion. A further 117 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.6 billion. 45 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic public works, planning frameworks, and local infrastructure projects play a pivotal role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects positioned to influence the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings comprise the Mernda Town Centre, Regional Sports Precinct Mernda, Mernda Rise Estate, and River Run, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Regional Sports Precinct Mernda
Multi-stage regional sports and aquatic precinct at Plenty Road, Mernda. Stage 2 construction commenced July 2025 following a $42.14 million contract award, delivering six indoor multipurpose courts (basketball, netball), eight outdoor netball courts, changerooms, foyer, creche, multipurpose rooms, 350 fixed and 1,000 retractable seats, and car parking. Funded by $11.5 million from the Federal Government (Thriving Suburbs and Play Our Way programs) and $20 million from the Victorian Government. Stage 3 will add a 50-metre pool, warm water exercise pool, learn-to-swim pool, leisure pool, gym, and group fitness area, with construction scheduled to begin 2027/28.Designed by COX Architecture with landscape architecture by Tract. Addresses a deficit of 43 indoor courts and 32 outdoor courts across the City of Whittlesea.
River Run
River Run is a master-planned estate designed to be a flourishing community where families can grow and create lasting memories, celebrating the surrounding area's natural beauty and lifestyle attributes. The development comprises a mix of 54 townhouses and single-level traditional dwellings, as well as the restoration and renovation of an original 1800s homestead. Located alongside the flowing Plenty River with direct access to Plenty Gorge Parklands, offering unrivaled natural amenities and connectivity to Melbourne's thriving northern region.
Station Road Development Plan
Approved development plan for seven properties in Mernda guiding residential development. The plan provides framework for medium density housing with potential for 66+ dwellings across the precinct. Located within walking distance of Mernda Railway Station and Town Centre, the development capitalizes on excellent transport connectivity and growing amenities in this rapidly expanding suburb.
Mernda Villages by Stockland
A well-established masterplanned residential community developed by Stockland, featuring diverse housing options, a neighbourhood shopping centre, community facilities, parks, and over 70 hectares of open space with walking and bicycle paths. The project has received multiple industry accolades including a UDIA Masterplanned Development Award and an Excellence in Timber Design Award.
Mernda Rail Extension
Completed 8km rail extension from South Morang to Mernda with three new stations (Mernda, Hawkstowe, and Middle Gorge). Opened in August 2018, ahead of schedule. Features include 2,000 car parking spaces, walking and cycling paths, transport hubs, grade separations, and a train stabling yard. The $600 million project serves over 8,000 commuters daily with frequent services to Melbourne CBD. A related stabling yard extension is in design stage for future capacity.
Mernda Town Centre
A 27-hectare master-planned mixed-use town centre next to Mernda Railway Station in Melbourne's northern growth corridor. Stage 1, the Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre, opened in 2022 with around 9,580 square metres of gross lettable area, anchored by Woolworths, The Reject Shop, BWS and Marketplace Fresh, plus 27 specialty stores and 480 car parks. A 2-hectare parcel within the precinct was sold to the Victorian Government for the new Mernda Community Hospital, delivered by Lendlease for the Victorian Health Building Authority and Northern Health, with construction completed and progressive opening underway.Two surrounding development superlots, suitable for additional retail, commercial and medium-to-higher density residential outcomes, were brought to market via Stonebridge in 2023. Future stages are planned to include further commercial, medical, entertainment and residential development, with an overall project end value of approximately AUD 500 million.
Stockland Mernda Retirement Village
275-home retirement village with 4-Star Green Star rating acquired by EQT Infrastructure in 2022 and rebranded as Levande. Features award-winning clubhouse with pool, gym, dining facilities, surrounded by parkland with 300-year-old River Red Gums. Designed by Six Degrees Architects.
Johnsons Road Residential Development
Council-led development creating 35 new housing lots with $7.1 million federal funding. Includes 32 standard lots and 3 accessible lots for seniors and residents with disabilities.
6,640 residents of Mernda - North are employed, from a labour force of 6,988. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 74.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,165, about 76% 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 labour pool in Mernda - North is qualified and displays strong representation across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.0% and an estimated 1.8% employment increase over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 6,640 residents participate in employment, while the local jobless rate sits 0.2% above Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, and overall participation remains solid (74.8% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%). Census figures indicated that a moderate 23.4% of working locals operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be noted. The primary sectors supporting local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Health care & social assistance represents a key area of local concentration, capturing an employment share of 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, making up 5.5% employment relative to 10.1% across the wider region. As demonstrated by comparing Census place-of-work figures against resident numbers, internal job generation within the immediate area remains relatively constrained. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM releases shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 1.8% while the local workforce grew by 2.9%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.0 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne over the identical timeframe, employment advanced by 2.1%, the workforce rose by 2.3%, and unemployment lifted by 0.2 percentage points. Broader insight into incoming labour requirements across Mernda - North is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections released Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been aligned with the local industry profile to gauge future trends. At the national scale, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variation across distinct industries. Mapping these sector-specific rates onto the local workforce distribution suggests employment in Mernda - North could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation and does not incorporate localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mernda - North is $1,897 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $855 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,680 a year against an average of $65,021. 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 earnings in the Mernda - North SA2 sit under the broader national benchmark based on ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Within the Mernda - North SA2, taxable median income is recorded at $56,680 alongside an average income of $65,021, compared against Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $62,133 (median) and $71,276 (average) as of March 2026. Looking at 2021 Census distributions, personal, family and household earnings across Mernda - North place around the 59th percentile nationally.
The dominant earnings bracket encompasses 39.0% of local earners (4,704 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the wider metropolitan trend where 32.8% fall into the same tier. Although residential costs absorb 18.4% of income, household spending capacity remains positioned at the 56th percentile for disposable earnings, while the SEIFA economic index assigns the locality to the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mernda - North had 3,854 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 3% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $378 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. 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 housing composition in Mernda - North consisted of 83.8% houses and 16.1% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, units, and alternative formats), contrasting with the wider metropolitan standard of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Mernda - North stood below Melbourne metro levels at 16.6%, with the balance occupied under a mortgage (54.6%) or rented (28.9%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments were lower than regional norms at $1,900, while median weekly rental payments reached $378, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
When measured against nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mernda - North counted 3,854 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,069 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 80.2% of all households, broken down into 44.4% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.8%, with single-person occupancy making up 18.1% and group households comprising 1.8% of the aggregate. The typical household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.1% of adults in Mernda - North hold a university qualification, including 19.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 20.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,360 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,064 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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Tertiary attainment in Mernda - North trails wider metropolitan standards, with 31.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, pointing to opportunities for future educational uplift and professional upskilling. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest component at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational training remains widespread throughout the community, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (20.6%). Community educational engagement is substantial, with 33.3% of residents actively enrolled in formal study programs.
This cohort includes 13.1% attending primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.2% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mernda - North reaches 35 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Public transit infrastructure within Mernda - North includes 35 active transport stops providing bus connections across the locality. A network of 7 individual routes services these facilities, generating 3,894 weekly passenger trips. Overall accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 267 meters from their nearest boarding point. Due to the area's suburban residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode for 88% of commuters, alongside 8% traveling by train. Household car availability averages 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 23.4% of residents performed their work from home during the 2021 Census, a metric potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules deliver an average volume of 556 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 111 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.8% of residents in Mernda - North report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, Mernda - North demonstrates favorable health metrics, with common conditions showing low prevalence among the broad population, although incidence rises above national levels within older, vulnerable age groups. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is comparatively subdued, covering approximately 51% of the total population (~6,176 people) compared against 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The primary reported health conditions across the community are asthma and mental health issues, diagnosed in 7.4 and 7.0% of residents, respectively, whereas 74.8% indicated being unaffected by long-term health ailments, exceeding the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne.
The working-age demographic maintains robust health indicators with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 12.0% of the population (1,449 people), below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%. While health outcomes among older residents present greater challenges, their overall standing remains below broader national levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.6% of Mernda - North residents were born overseas and 38.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.7%) and English (18.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mernda - North exhibits strong cultural diversity, with 35.6% of residents born overseas and 38.5% speaking languages other than English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 47.8% of the local population. The most prominent statistical divergence is observed in Hinduism, which represents 9.5% of residents, substantially exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%. Looking at parental heritage, the three most common ancestral backgrounds in Mernda - North comprise Australian at 18.7%, English at 18.1%, and Other at 17.6%. Furthermore, distinct variations appear in several specific cultural groups: Macedonian ancestry shows clear overrepresentation at 2.5% in Mernda - North (compared to 0.7% regionally), Indian at 7.6% (against 4.2%), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mernda - North is 35, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 23.1% 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 age distribution in Mernda - North is comparatively younger than that of Greater Melbourne. Younger cohorts aged 0 - 24 comprise 34.0% of the local population as at August 2026, compared with 30.5% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ account for 12.0%, below the metropolitan benchmark of 15.1%. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 35 as at August 2026, rising from 34 recorded in the 2021 Census and remaining 2 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 45 - 64, expanding from 17.9% to an estimated 21.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, this mature adult cohort is expected to generate the largest absolute gain, expanding by 2,542 (99%) to 5,101. On a percentage basis, the 65+ senior demographic is projected to experience the steepest expansion, climbing 122% to reach 3,225 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mernda - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 10 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 115 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,427 at the 2021 Census → 12,063 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (209041531). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.