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Mill Park - North has an estimated 17,615 residents, up from 17,470 at the 2021 Census. That puts 2,164 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Mill Park - North is estimated to be approximately 17,615 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 145 residents (0.8%) from the 17,470 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 17,610 alongside 21 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the population density stands at 2,164 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The expansion of the local population was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 79.7% of the total population gains in recent times.
For each SA2 region, AreaSearch adopts the 2024 projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data, AreaSearch implements the 2023 projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them through a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 scales. These aggregations also provide age group growth rates used across all sectors for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest a major population expansion placing this area in the top quartile of Australian statistical zones, with forecasts indicating an increase of 4,335 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a overall growth of 24.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
61 new dwellings have been approved in Mill Park - North over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 0.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 12 new home approvals are recorded annually in Mill Park - North, with 61 residential properties approved across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 8 approvals documented so far in FY-26. Because the population has decreased recently, the volume of residential building has sufficed to meet demand, leading to a stable market environment with diverse options for purchasers, while newly built properties average a construction value of $423,000—a figure slightly exceeding the regional average—indicating a emphasis on premium projects. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $14.7 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to a steady level of commercial construction activity.
Compared against the broader Greater Melbourne region, development activity in Mill Park - North is substantially lower. This limited flow of new housing stock generally bolsters demand and valuations for established homes. The rate of construction is similarly depressed relative to national trends, showing a mature market landscape and suggesting potential development restrictions. Of the new construction activity, 80.0% consists of detached houses and 20.0% comprises townhouses or apartments, which maintains the residential character of the neighborhood with a focus on spacious family residences. With roughly 1987 residents for every single approval, Mill Park - North exhibits the traits of an established, fully developed suburb. Projections indicate that the population of Mill Park - North will rise by 4,330 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If development continues at its current pace, the construction of new housing may not keep up with this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mill Park - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mill Park - North, worth an estimated $406 million. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.9 billion. 13 are already under construction and 23 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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An area's growth and performance are heavily guided by adjustments to local infrastructure, prominent development projects, and urban planning initiatives. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 17 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects include The Stables Kindergarten Redevelopment, The Gorge Townhomes, Peter Hopper Lake Revitalisation, and Central South Morang Shopping Centre, with the following list highlighting the developments most likely to be relevant.
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The Stables Kindergarten Redevelopment
Redevelopment of The Stables Kindergarten into a modern two-room early learning facility with landscaped outdoor play areas, staff amenities, onsite parking and sustainable design features including solar panels, rainwater reuse and double glazing. Construction is progressing well with foundations, framing and roofing substantially completed. The kindergarten is operating from a temporary site at 152 Mill Park Drive during construction, with opening planned for Term 1 2027.
Peter Hopper Lake Revitalisation
Multi-stage environmental restoration project to improve the long-term health of Peter Hopper Lake through large-scale sediment removal, stormwater treatment infrastructure, a gross pollutant trap, sediment pond, raingarden, water circulation pumps and habitat improvements. Construction was completed in early 2026, with ongoing monitoring of water quality and establishment of aquatic vegetation. A separate circuit path reconstruction is scheduled following the lake works.
Tram Route 86 Extension
Proposed extension of Melbourne's Tram Route 86 from its current terminus at Bundoora RMIT to South Morang via Mill Park and Plenty Valley Town Centre. Advocated by the City of Whittlesea, the extension aims to improve public transport connectivity in the northern suburbs by linking residents directly to the Mernda train line, education hubs, and retail services. The project is currently awaiting state government funding and a definitive timeline.
Westfield Plenty Valley Redevelopment
Major shopping centre redevelopment by Scentre Group and Dexus Wholesale Property Fund, completed in 2018 with an $80 million investment adding a new al fresco leisure and dining precinct with around 20 specialty businesses and enhanced entertainment options including a Village Cinemas complex with Gold Class, Vpremium, Vmax, and Vjunior. The centre features approximately 191 stores anchored by Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, Target, and Kmart, two fresh food precincts, a 600-seat food court, and 2,650 car spaces.The redevelopment increased the centre by over 10,300 square metres to around 62,500 sqm. It serves a trade area population of nearly 312,000 residents and is located adjacent to South Morang railway station.
18 Bush Boulevard Apartments
A large-scale mixed-use residential and commercial development proposed for a 1.378-hectare vacant parcel within the Plenty Valley Activity Centre. The updated scheme, lodged in November 2025 by Gibson Property Corporation and McMillan Property Group, comprises 254 apartments across two eight-storey buildings alongside a six-storey standalone car park. Designed by Ewert Leaf, the proposal builds on an earlier smaller approval, introducing greater density and enhanced affordable housing options. The site fronts three streets: Bush Boulevard, Oleander Drive, and Wealthiland Drive.
Mill Park Basketball Stadium Upgrade
The $3 million redevelopment of Mill Park Basketball Stadium has been completed, officially opening in October 2022. The upgrade transformed the facility with female-friendly change rooms, accessible public toilets, shower and change facilities, an updated kitchen and canteen, front reception area improvements, and HVAC system upgrades. The stadium now features four courts accommodating over 600 spectators and serves as home to the Whittlesea City Basketball Association with more than 4,400 members. Managed by Sports Stadiums Victoria, the facility provides inclusive participation opportunities and modern amenities for basketball, netball, and various community activities.
Mill Park Leisure Centre Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of the Mill Park Leisure Centre featuring three new pools, a spa and sauna, new family and group change facilities, a new cafe, refurbished creche, upgraded gym and program rooms, improved accessibility, and car park upgrades to enhance community recreational opportunities and promote health and wellness in the area.
Mill Park Secondary College Performing Arts Centre
A new 400-seat performing arts centre at Mill Park Secondary College's Middle Years Campus, featuring state-of-the-art facilities for theatre, drama, dance, music, and visual arts education. Part of an $11.6 million school upgrade funded by the Victorian Government, opened in February 2024.
10,144 residents of Mill Park - North are employed, from a labour force of 10,650. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 71.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,122, about 86% 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 resident workforce of Mill Park - North is highly skilled, featuring strong participation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.8% and a 1.8% expansion in estimated jobs over the previous year. In March 2026, there were 10,144 employed residents, with the unemployment rate matching the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8%, and the participation rate closely aligning with the Greater Melbourne level of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a moderate portion of the population, specifically 23.6%, worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows a high concentration of jobs in retail trade, which is 1.3 times the average across the broader region. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for just 6.4% of local employment compared to 10.1% across the region. The residential focus of the suburb suggests that local job opportunities are relatively scarce, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the count of employed individuals rose by 1.8% while the overall labor force expanded by 2.9%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment predictions from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Mill Park - North. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future employment trajectories. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment profile of Mill Park - North suggests that local employment will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mill Park - North is $1,798 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $731 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,801 a year against an average of $64,379. 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 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, income levels in the Mill Park - North SA2 are below the national average. Taxpayers in the Mill Park - North SA2 have a median income of $55,801 and an average income of $64,379, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 respectively for Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates would be roughly $61,169 for the median and $70,572 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census records household income at the 53rd percentile ($1,798 weekly) and individual personal income at the 34th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 34.4% of residents (6,059 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where 32.8% of the population falls into this category. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, which indicates solid purchasing power, and the area is positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mill Park - North had 6,079 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 4% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $365 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,764 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Mill Park - North consisted of 86.2% detached houses and 13.8% other dwelling types such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats, compared to the Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Mill Park - North was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro average, sitting at 39.7%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (37.7%) or occupied by tenants (22.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,764, which is well below the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $365, compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Across Australia, mortgage payments in Mill Park - North are below the national average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mill Park - North counted 6,079 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 78.8%, consisting of couples with children at 40.8%, couples without children at 24.9%, and single parent households at 12.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.2%, with single person households representing 18.6% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 occupants, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.0% of adults in Mill Park - North hold a university qualification, including 17.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,630 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,043 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 presents educational disparities, as university attainment levels (26.0%) are considerably lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation represents both a hurdle and a prospect for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate study at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 31.3% of residents aged 15 and older holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (19.7%). The proportion of residents enrolled in study is quite high, with 27.2% of the population engaged in formal learning.
This group includes 7.8% attending primary school, 7.4% in high school, and 5.9% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mill Park - North reaches 107 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 6,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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An evaluation of public transport options shows 107 active transport stops in Mill Park - North, which consist of bus services. These stops are connected to 12 distinct routes, which combine to support 6,774 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is rated as highly convenient, with residents living an average of 174 meters from their nearest transport link. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 90% and train travel at 5%. The average household has 1.7 cars, which is above the metropolitan average.
Approximately 23.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances. Services run at an average frequency of 967 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 63 weekly departures for each individual stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 transport stops closest to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.9% of residents in Mill Park - North report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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 mortality data and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, health outcomes in Mill Park - North are below average, with typical health issues being relatively common in both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 51% of the population (~9,018 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. The primary medical conditions reported by residents were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 7.5% and 7.2% of the population respectively, while 70.9% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience health outcomes that are better than average. The suburb has 19.0% of its population aged 65 or older (3,348 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health indicators among the elderly population present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.7% of Mill Park - North residents were born overseas and 43.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.3%) and Italian (14.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mill Park - North demonstrates a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.7% of its residents born in another country and 43.9% communicating in a language other than English when at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Mill Park - North, representing 62.1% of the population, compared to 43.0% across the Greater Melbourne area. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Mill Park - North are Australian at 15.3%, Italian at 14.2% (which is notably higher than the regional average of 5.2%), and Other at 13.6%.
There are also significant differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Macedonian background is heavily represented at 7.0% of the population (compared to 0.7% in the region), Greek background is at 6.5% (compared to 2.7%), and Maltese background is at 1.9% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mill Park - North is 40. 26.2% 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 of 40 in Mill Park - North is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and marginally above the Australian median of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, there is a clear over-representation of the 55 - 64 age bracket (15.3% of the local population) and an under-representation of the 25 - 34 bracket (13.6%). Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 9.9% to 11.7%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.0% to 5.3%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.7% to 11.6%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution in Mill Park - North will shift substantially by 2041. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow rapidly, increasing by 977 individuals (104%) from 942 to 1,920. The cohorts aged 65 and over will make up 53% of the total population growth, showing the aging trend of the area. The 0 to 4 age group is projected to experience minimal growth of 2%, adding just 19 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mill Park - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 9 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,470 at the 2021 Census → 17,615 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 (209041220). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.