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Mill Park - South has an estimated 11,494 residents, up from 11,240 at the 2021 Census — a change of 254 people, or 2.3%. 111 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,331 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 findings from AreaSearch, the population of Mill Park - South stands at approximately 11,494 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 254 people (2.3%) compared to the 11,240 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived by combining the ABS estimated resident population count of 11,494 as of June 2025 with an intake of 111 validated new addresses following the Census date. Consequently, the local population density reaches 2,331 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the typical benchmark across nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound international arrivals served as the main catalyst for local demographic expansion, supplying roughly 75.3% of total population additions over recent timeframes.
Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 localities, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base period, are incorporated by AreaSearch. Where SA2 zones lack coverage under these releases, AreaSearch adopts the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA forecasts issued in 2023, utilizing weighted aggregation techniques to transition growth metrics from LGA to SA2 tiers. Projected expansion rates across age brackets derived from these models are similarly utilized for every district from 2032 to 2041. Evaluating anticipated demographic trajectories, the locality is slated for substantial expansion placing it within the upper quartile of nationwide statistical zones, with an expected gain of 3,044 persons through to 2041 based on recent annual ERP population counts, translating to an overall growth rate of 26.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
146 new dwellings have been approved in Mill Park - South over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 21% 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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Dwelling consent figures for Mill Park - South average approximately 29 units per annum, accumulating to 146 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Given that the local population contracted in recent periods, building volume has proven sufficient in relative terms, presenting favorable conditions for purchasers. Furthermore, incoming builds carry an average construction valuation of $372,000—sitting below regional norms—pointing toward comparatively accessible price points for buyers. Non-residential development comprised $1.0 million in commercial approvals logged during this financial year, underscoring an environment heavily oriented toward housing. When evaluated against Greater Melbourne, building approvals across Mill Park - South remain distinctly subdued (80.0% below regional average per person).
Such limited additions of fresh housing stock generally bolster demand while underpinning values for established properties. This rate also sits below the national standard, demonstrating the established nature of the suburb and signaling potential urban planning limits. Recent residential activity consists of 21.0% detached dwellings alongside 79.0% medium and high-density housing. This tilt toward higher-density options offers more budget-conscious entry levels suited to purchasers downsizing, property investors, and first-home buyers. It marks a clear departure from the prevailing housing stock (which currently stands at 90.0% houses), highlighting a diminishing supply of greenfield parcels alongside modern lifestyle preferences for diversified, affordable dwellings. A ratio of roughly 1518 people per approval confirms the mature, built-out profile of Mill Park - South. In terms of future growth, projections indicate Mill Park - South will expand by 3,044 residents through to 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current approval volumes persist, the pipeline of residential construction could find it difficult to satisfy population expansion, which may intensify competition among buyers and place upward pressure on pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mill Park - South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mill Park - South, worth an estimated $85 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27 billion. 15 are already under construction and 24 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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The trajectory of an area is heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, major capital works, and planning frameworks. A total of 10 projects identified by AreaSearch have the potential to influence the locality. Significant works among these include the Mill Park Place Framework, Tram Route 86 Extension, The Stables Kindergarten Redevelopment, and Peter Hopper Lake Revitalisation, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Mill Park Place Framework
The Mill Park Place Framework outlines a shared vision for the future development of Mill Park, guiding stakeholders including government bodies, developers, community groups, and residents. It focuses on key opportunities identified by the community to shape and improve local spaces, such as streets, public spaces, parks, community precincts, infrastructure, and built form, with changes introduced gradually over time. The framework aligns with Victorian State Government and City of Whittlesea policies, including the Plan for Victoria, Whittlesea 2040: A Place for All, and the Plenty Valley Structure Plan.It addresses opportunities and challenges under four themes: greener spaces, connected places, thriving community and culture, and land use and built form, with key directions and initiatives for implementation.
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.
The Belmont Collection
A premium gated townhouse community of 107 residences at 328-338 McKimmies Road, Mill Park. Features 2 and 3-bedroom townhomes designed by DKO Architecture with electric car charging, parcel delivery lockers, advanced home automation, car wash, dog wash, fully gated security, and an internal park with BBQ area and fire pit. Located adjacent to RMIT University Bundoora Campus. Developed by Branson Group.
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.
Creekside, Bundoora
Intrapac Property's Creekside is a planned masterplanned community on the former 36.4 hectare Bundoora quarry site at 149 McKimmies Road. The approved planning scheme amendment enables a residential neighbourhood of about 730 homes, including 5 percent social housing and 10 percent affordable housing, with two local parks, shared paths, a pedestrian bridge over Darebin Creek, roundabout and intersection upgrades, and revegetation of the Darebin Creek corridor. Intrapac describes the project as currently in planning, with market launch targeted for late 2026.
44-46 Derrick Street Townhouses
Development approved for five ultra-modern townhouses on 1373sqm site. Plans include four two-storey three-bedroom townhouses and one two-storey two-bedroom townhouse. Designed by Mi Design Group with landscaping by Justin Hutchinson from Urban Commons. Site currently for sale to developers with planning permits approved and ready.
Mill Park Wetlands Upgrade
Melbourne Water is upgrading the Mill Park Wetlands in The Lakes Reserve, South Morang, to enhance stormwater filtration. Stage 1 works, including removal of over 25,000 tonnes of sediment and vegetation, contour reshaping, new inlet and outlet drainage infrastructure, and placement of topsoil and erosion matting, are nearing completion, with final touches such as new walking paths and fence removal continuing through 2025. Stage 2 will revegetate the wetlands with over 120,000 new plants, with planting expected to be completed by late 2026, improving pollutant filtration for Darebin Creek and the Yarra River.
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.
6,051 residents of Mill Park - South are employed, from a labour force of 6,431. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 65.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,693, 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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A capable local labour pool characterizes Mill Park - South, marked by strong engagement in essential services, a jobless rate of 5.9%, and an estimated 1.3% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed locals tally 6,051, whereas local joblessness exceeds Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8% by 1.1%, and labour participation trails typical benchmarks (65.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%). Furthermore, Census feedback showed 21.2% of workers performing their roles from home, although prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period must be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors absorbing local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, as well as retail trade.
Conversely, the professional & technical sector remains underrepresented, engaging only 6.6% of workers in Mill Park - South relative to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Given its predominantly suburban residential fabric, the immediate area generates comparatively few employment positions within its borders, as demonstrated by comparing the local working population against resident workforce counts in the Census. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that in the twelve-month period to March 2026, total employed persons rose by 1.3% while the broader labour pool expanded by 2.8%, lifting the unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. Over the same timeline, Greater Melbourne saw employment increase by 2.1% and its workforce grow by 2.3%, alongside an unemployment uptick of 0.2 percentage points. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide supplementary perspective regarding upcoming labour requirements in Mill Park - South. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are aligned with the local industry profile to anticipate sector expansion. Nationally, total employment is projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by discipline. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the existing workforce distribution of Mill Park - South indicates an expected local job expansion of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note this is an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mill Park - South is $1,647 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $691 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,748 a year against an average of $60,856. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrate that earnings across the Mill Park - South SA2 trail the national norm, displaying a median figure of $52,748 and an average of $60,856. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a median of $57,688 alongside an average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $57,822 (median) and $66,710 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 records, household earnings sit at the 44th percentile ($1,647 weekly), with individual earnings placed at the 26th percentile.
A substantial 35.0% of local earners (4,022 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely tracking the 32.8% observed across the wider region. Following housing payments, households retain 85.9% of their income for regular outlays, positioning the district in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mill Park - South had 3,983 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $369 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. 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 local housing landscape in Mill Park - South consisted of 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), diverging from Melbourne metro where 67.9% were houses and 32.1% comprised other dwellings. Outright home ownership proved notably higher than metropolitan benchmarks at 40.0%, while the remaining private stock was occupied under a mortgage (35.8%) or rented (24.2%). Local median monthly mortgage obligations were considerably lower than the Melbourne metro standard at $1,733, and typical weekly rent stood at $369, whereas Melbourne metro recorded $2,000 and $390 respectively.
From a national perspective, monthly home loan payments in Mill Park - South track below the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents sit under the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mill Park - South counted 3,983 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 19% 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 form the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 78.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children (37.9%), couples without children (25.2%), and single parent families (13.4%). Non-family living situations account for the other 22.0%, where single-occupant homes represent 19.1% and group households make up 2.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.7 people, which is slightly above the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.3% of adults in Mill Park - South hold a university qualification, including 17.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 808 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,030 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 qualification levels highlight educational gaps within the community, as only 26.3% of residents hold university credentials compared with 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, outlining a clear area for educational development programs. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 17.7%, accompanied by postgraduate awards at 6.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training constitutes a significant strength, with 31.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical certifications, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (20.2%). Community engagement in learning is robust, as 26.6% of the population is actively participating in formal study.
Within this enrolled cohort, primary education accounts for 8.5%, secondary schooling comprises 6.6%, and tertiary courses engage 6.0% of local residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mill Park - South reaches 46 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transport connectivity within Mill Park - South includes 46 active transport stops primarily comprising bus infrastructure. Across these locations, 8 individual routes operate to deliver a combined total of 4,806 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit remains favorable, with local dwellings situated an average of 204 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburban character of the area, most workers travel outward for work, with private motor vehicles representing the primary commuting mode at 91%. Vehicle availability averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding regional levels. In addition, 21.2% of residents performed their jobs from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Daily public transit schedules average 686 trips across all active services, delivering roughly 104 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.9% of residents in Mill Park - South report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Indicators for health and well-being among Mill Park - South residents show generally favorable results, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical diagnoses aligning with national baselines and reflecting standard occurrences of common illnesses across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is somewhat restrained, held by approximately 49% of the overall population (~5,655 people). This trails the Greater Melbourne proportion of 56.7% as well as the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread chronic conditions locally, recorded among 7.7 and 7.0% of residents respectively, whereas 70.9% of the populace reported no long-term medical issues, compared with 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 exhibit health markers that exceed standard outcomes. Those aged 65 and over constitute 20.4% of the population (2,340 people), tracking above the 15.1% share found across Greater Melbourne. Among this senior cohort, health indicators remain above average and reflect general alignment with nationwide population rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.5% of Mill Park - South residents were born overseas and 43.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.5%) and English (14.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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A high level of multicultural diversity is evident in Mill Park - South, where 38.5% of residents were born abroad and 43.3% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 56.0% of the population in Mill Park - South. The most noticeable variation relative to the wider city is seen in Islam, which represents 6.2% of residents compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, the three most prominent ancestry groups within Mill Park - South are Australian (15.5%), Other (15.1%), and English (14.7%), with the English share being considerably lower than the regional proportion of 20.1%.
Furthermore, several specific backgrounds demonstrate pronounced representation locally: residents of Macedonian heritage account for 4.5% in Mill Park - South (against 0.7% regionally), Greek ancestry represents 6.6% (against 2.7%), and Italian heritage comprises 10.7% (against 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mill Park - South is 39. 26.5% 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 demographic profile of Mill Park - South leans toward older cohorts. Based on figures adjusted to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 20.4% of the population, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 25.9% compared to the regional figure of 30.5%. The estimated median age evaluated by AreaSearch is 39 as at August 2026, which matches the level recorded during the 2021 Census and is 2 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 documented at that Census.
The most visible shift since the Census has occurred within retiree and elderly cohorts, climbing from 16.4% to an estimated 20.4% of all residents. Concurrently, the 55 to 64 bracket declined from 15.5% to an estimated 13.2%, while the 65 to 74 group rose from 10.8% to 12.9%, indicating a resident population maturing in place without a balancing influx of younger households. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among retiree and elderly cohorts, increasing by 1,433 residents (61%) to 3,773.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mill Park - South
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 111 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,240 at the 2021 Census → 11,494 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 (209041221). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.