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Mildura - North has an estimated 17,769 residents, down from 18,027 at the 2021 Census — a change of 258 people, or 1.4%. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. 122 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 707 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count in Mildura - North stands at roughly 17,769 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 258 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 18,027 people were counted. This adjustment incorporates the ABS estimated resident population of 17,730 as of June 2025 alongside 122 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density reaches 707 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks observed across AreaSearch study locations. Mildura - North's -1.4% post-census reduction is within 0.5 percentage points of the broader SA4 territory (-0.9%), demonstrating shared demographic headwinds across the wider region.
Inbound overseas migration formed the primary driver of demographic expansion, delivering around 86.0% of all population additions over recent timeframes. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 baseline for local SA2 regions. In locations omitted from that release, figures draw from 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections using weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth aggregation. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are further implemented across all districts for 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, local expansion is anticipated to place the district within the upper quartile of regional non-metropolitan areas across Australia, expanding by 3,710 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, which equals an overall gain of 20.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
234 new dwellings have been approved in Mildura - North over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 55% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building permits in Mildura - North maintained a yearly pace of roughly 46 new dwellings, accumulating to 234 homes. Given local demographic contractions, construction activity has managed to satisfy local requirements and deliver adequate buyer variety, with ongoing home construction averaging $429,000 in expected building costs. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $36.5 million this financial year, underscoring solid non-residential construction activity. Building activity across Mildura - North sits 50.0% below regional average per person when contrasted against Rest of Vic.. This subdued addition of residential stock often underpins demand and pricing for existing dwellings.
Construction volumes also trail nationwide figures, pointing to a well-established urban footprint and potential land constraints. Upcoming dwelling stock comprises 55.0% detached houses alongside 45.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a higher proportion of medium-density formats that span various price brackets, ranging from standalone family residences to accessible entry-level options. This diverges from the current local environment where 78.0% houses predominate, highlighting diminishing greenfield supply, shifting lifestyle preferences, and heightened demand for varied, budget-friendly options. The metric of 442 people per residential approval illustrates a calm, subdued development setting. Long-term forecasts from AreaSearch quarterly modeling anticipate Mildura - North expanding by 3,659 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing completions could lag population gains, which may intensify purchaser competition and place upward pressure on values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mildura - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mildura - North, worth an estimated $284 million. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.2 billion. 19 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and regional works play a major role in shaping local area performance. A total of 14 key projects have been identified by AreaSearch with the potential to influence the locality. Notable developments include Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment - Stage 2, Mildura CBD Revitalisation Project, Mildura Passenger Rail Return, and Big Housing Build - Social Housing Projects, as highlighted in the following project overview.
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Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment - Stage 2
The Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment Stage 2 focuses on the revitalisation of the Powerhouse Precinct. This major project involves the transformation of the historic Powerhouse building into a multi-use cultural and commercial hub, the creation of a new bespoke playground, a bitumen pump track, and extensive landscaping. The goal is to strengthen the connection between the Mildura CBD and the riverfront, enhancing the area as a key tourism and community destination.
Mildura CBD Revitalisation Project
Comprehensive multi-stage project to revitalise and transform Mildura's Central Business District. Key components include the Feast Street Upgrade with shared street design and dining arbour structures, Langtree Mall placemaking initiatives with grassed areas, lighting and misters, economic feasibility studies, connectivity improvements, and public realm enhancements. The project aims to deliver economic revitalisation, improve access and connectivity, and create a more vibrant, people-oriented centre for community life supported by sustainable economic growth.
Mildura Passenger Rail Return
Long-running advocacy and planning initiative to reinstate passenger rail services between Mildura and Melbourne, restoring a connection that ended in 1993. Mildura remains the largest Victorian regional centre without a passenger rail link. The current focus, as of 2026, has shifted to a staged 'Rails to Recovery' concept circulated by the Rail Revival Alliance Victoria, proposing a standard-gauge locomotive-hauled shuttle between Mildura and Maryborough, connecting with the existing V/Line VLocity service to Melbourne via Ballarat.Two active Victorian Parliament petitions are pushing for the trial: a Legislative Assembly e-petition closing 10 May 2026 and Legislative Council Petition #730 closing 28 February 2026. Mildura MP Jade Benham has renewed parliamentary calls and is meeting rail stakeholders to identify practical pathways. Mildura Rural City Council continues to advocate for the project under its Mildura Future Ready strategy. Significant infrastructure considerations remain, including upgrades at around 145 level crossings, rolling stock provisioning, and operating model. The Victorian Government has not committed funding for delivery as of early 2026.
Big Housing Build - Social Housing Projects
Part of Victoria's Big Housing Build program, delivering new social housing units in Mildura to provide secure, affordable accommodation for vulnerable community members and reduce housing waiting lists. Includes partnerships with MASP and CatholicCare Victoria to build modern, climate-appropriate homes.
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.
Trail of Lights
A collaborative art installation by internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro featuring 12,500 illuminated firefly lights and 22 Gone Fishing sculptures on Lock Island. This transcendent experience merges art with the natural environment of the Murray River, creating a space for contemplation and reflection. Operating Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, the installation attracts visitors to experience this otherworldly lightscape after sunset.
Mildura South Neighbourhood Activity Centre
Approved $150 million mixed-use neighbourhood activity centre comprising four distinct precincts: commercial (supermarket, specialty shops, health services, hospitality), residential (medium density housing), community (hub, childcare, recreation facilities) and village green (public open space, community garden). The 8-hectare development will serve up to 10,000 residents in the growing Mildura South corridor over the next 10 years.
Limpidi Estate
A six-stage house and land estate in Mildura developed by Fisher Developments. Stage 6 is the final stage, with lots ranging from approximately 555m2 to 917m2 now on the market. Titles were expected imminently as of early 2025, with all services connected. The estate is located close to the 15th Street Shopping Precinct and other local amenities.
8,431 residents of Mildura - North are employed, from a labour force of 8,725. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 59.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,615, about 110% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Mildura - North maintains a capable local workforce featuring substantial representation in foundational service industries and a modest jobless rate of 3.4%. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 8,431 individuals, with local unemployment sitting 0.3% below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, while local participation closely tracks the 61.1% recorded across Regional Vic.. Census data indicated that a modest 8.1% of employees worked remotely from home, though period-specific Covid-19 health directives must be noted. Local employment is predominantly concentrated across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The district demonstrates notable industry concentration in accommodation & food, where employment share reaches 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, building trades account for only 7.5% employment locally, lagging the 10.4% seen regionally. Census figures show an employment balance of 0.7 workers for each resident, pointing to higher-than-average local workplace opportunities. Analysis by AreaSearch across SALM and ABS records shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 3.5% as total employment fell 0.6%, which lowered the unemployment rate by 2.9 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment slip 0.1%, labour force decline 0.3%, and unemployment drop 0.2 percentage points. Broader insight into future workforce requirements can be drawn from Mar-26 national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied across the local industry footprint to map expected employment movements. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Applying these structural trends across Mildura - North's industry base points to estimated local employment gains of 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this utilizes a basic weighted distribution for demonstration without factoring in specific local population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mildura - North is $1,210 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $663 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,928 a year against an average of $55,138. 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 financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Mildura - North SA2 generated a median income of $46,928 and an average of $55,138. These figures trail nationwide benchmarks as well as Regional Vic., which registered a median income of $50,954 and an average income of $62,728. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $51,442 (median) and $60,442 (average) as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, personal, family, and household earnings throughout Mildura - North sat within the 14th to 21st percentiles across the country.
Earnings distribution indicates that 28.1% of local earners (4,993 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with the 30.3% observed across the wider district. Financial strain regarding shelter is pronounced, leaving only 84.8% of income after housing expenses and ranking at the 15th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mildura - North had 7,116 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 8% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,148 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing composition recorded in Mildura - North at the most recent Census consisted of 77.8% houses and 22.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, attached residences, and alternative structures), whereas Regional Vic. exhibited 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright homeownership lagged the broader regional figure at 29.7%, alongside 26.7% carrying a mortgage and 43.6% occupying rental accommodation. Median monthly mortgage expenses sat at $1,148, well under the Regional Vic. baseline of $1,430, while typical weekly rent was $260 compared to $285 regionally. Relative to the Australian median mortgage payment of $1,863 and median weekly rent of $375, housing costs in Mildura - North remain substantially lower.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mildura - North counted 7,116 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 34% 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 constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 61.6%, comprising 24.7% couples without children, 20.6% couples with children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the other 38.4%, where single-occupant homes represent 33.9% and group living environments make up 4.5%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.6% of adults in Mildura - North hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.4% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 3,024 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 956 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 territory exhibits lower tertiary attainment, where the proportion holding university credentials (17.6%) sits well behind the VIC benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a distinct area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary tertiary qualification at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate awards (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Technical and vocational pathways are strongly represented, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (26.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.2%). Study engagement across the population is substantial, with 29.1% of inhabitants enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by level, 10.4% attend primary school, 8.1% are in secondary education, and 2.5% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mildura - North reaches 156 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 590 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Network data identifies 156 active public transit stops throughout Mildura - North spanning both bus and train connections. Across 24 separate routes, the network delivers 585 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with average walking distance to the nearest boarding point measured at 249 meters. Given its primarily residential character, outward travel dominates, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys and 5% completed on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 1.2 per dwelling, below regional numbers. Only 8.1% of workers conducted their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services provide an average of 83 departures each day across the whole network, which translates to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
63.6% of residents in Mildura - North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.5 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable medical vulnerabilities throughout Mildura - North across chronic disease prevalence and mortality patterns, with frequent health issues apparent across both younger and older cohorts, alongside limited private health insurance uptake covering approximately 47% of the total population (~8,422 people). In Regional Vic., private coverage reaches 50.5%, whereas the Australian average sits at 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic conditions locally, impacting 9.2% and 10.1% of the community, while 63.6% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
High rates of long-term conditions create distinct health pressures among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 20.5% of the population (3,635 people), below the 24.0% seen in Regional Vic., though senior health metrics present specific difficulties that rank above the broader population nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mildura - North is largely Australian-born, at 81.7% of residents, with 16.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.4%) and Australian (27.2%). 4.9% 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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Cultural background measures show elevated diversity across Mildura - North, where 18.3% of the resident base was born overseas and 16.2% utilize a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 44.0% of local residents. Buddhism exhibits the most pronounced relative presence, making up 3.1% of the community compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic.. Examining parental heritage, English ancestry leads local representation at 28.4%, followed by Australian at 27.2%, and Other backgrounds at 8.9%. Significant variations also appear among other ancestries, including Australian Aboriginal representation at 4.9% (compared to 1.4% regionally), German heritage at 3.9% (versus 3.5%), and Vietnamese background at 0.9% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mildura - North is 39. 27.5% 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 Mildura - North is younger than that of Regional Vic. overall. Based on figures to August 2026, 28.1% of the population consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) compared to 23.1% across Regional Vic., while older residents and retirees (65+) make up 20.5% versus 24.0% regionally. The estimated median age was 39 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census and remaining 4 years below the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census. Between the Census and current estimates, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) decreased from 24.1% of the community to 22.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to represent the majority of expansion, increasing by 1,563 residents (31%) to a total of 6,554.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mildura - 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 6 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 122 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,027 at the 2021 Census → 17,769 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 (215021469). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.