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Mitcham (Vic.) has an estimated 17,531 residents, up from 16,795 at the 2021 Census — a change of 736 people, or 4.4%. 135 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,644 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Mitcham stands at approximately 17,531 as of May 2026. Compared to the 16,795 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a growth of 736 people (4.4%). This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 17,496 combined with 135 validated new addresses identified since the last Census. The local density reaches 2,644 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest quarter of all Australian locations analyzed. With its 4.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census, Mitcham outpaced the broader SA4 region (3.8%) to lead local growth.
The primary contributor to these gains was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 76.4% of the population increase in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections created by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point. In instances where SA2 details are unavailable, data is sourced from the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional and LGA projections, adjusted by aggregating local government area growth to the SA2 level through weighted calculations. The age group growth rates derived from this methodology are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these changing demographic patterns, the location is projected to experience population growth above the national median, adding 2,374 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total increase of 13.3% over the 16 years.
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273 new dwellings have been approved in Mitcham (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 54 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 62% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 119, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Mitcham has recorded an average of approximately 54 new home approvals annually, resulting in a total of 273 residential permits over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 110 approvals have been registered. Because the area has averaged only 0.6 new residents per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the pace of construction is equal to or ahead of local demand, expanding options for buyers and supporting population gains that may outstrip current projections. The average value of these new builds is $453,000, which sits above the regional benchmark and points to a focus on premium projects.
Furthermore, $8.5 million in commercial building permits have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting that the suburb remains predominantly residential. Mitcham displays per capita construction levels comparable to Greater Melbourne, preserving a market equilibrium that aligns with the wider metropolitan zone. This rate remains below the national standard, reflecting the fully developed state of the suburb and implying potential constraints on future planning. Residential building starts consist of 62.0% standalone homes and 38.0% attached dwellings, showing a growing diversity of attached options that cater to different budgets by offering everything from large family residences to compact, affordable units. With a ratio of approximately 380 people for every approved residential permit, Mitcham represents a mature property market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Mitcham will add 2,339 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If current building rates do not increase, the supply of housing may fail to keep pace with this population expansion, which would likely increase rivalry among buyers and support upward pressure on property prices.
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Development applications around Mitcham (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mitcham (Vic.), worth an estimated $270 million. A further 148 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.6 billion. 28 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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An area's growth and market performance are deeply affected by updates to local infrastructure, key building projects, and municipal planning strategies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Among the most significant projects are the 26-32 McDowall Street Social Housing project, the Mitcham Station Precinct Enhancement, the residential development at 42-48 Glenburnie Road Mitcham, and the townhouses at 26 Dudley Street Mitcham, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local relevance.
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26-32 McDowall Street Social Housing
Construction of a four-storey social housing development delivering 62 homes comprising 11 one-bedroom, 46 two-bedroom and 5 three-bedroom dwellings. The project is being delivered by Community Housing Victoria Limited in partnership with Homes Victoria under the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build. Works commenced in mid-2025 and include basement parking, bicycle parking, communal open space, landscaping and sustainable design features.
Mitcham Child Care Centre
Planning approval remains in place for a purpose-built two-level 91-place child care centre following the approved amendment to planning permit WH/2021/1142. The property was successfully leased in July 2025 after an expression of interest campaign. No publicly confirmed evidence of construction commencement or centre opening has been identified, so the project is retained at Development Approval stage pending further council or developer updates.
Mitcham Station Precinct Enhancement
Enhancement of the Mitcham Station precinct to complement the 2014 road and rail grade separation, guided by Whitehorse City Council's Built Form and Public Realm Guidelines adopted in December 2012. Mitcham is now designated an Activity Centre - Housing Choice and Station under Plan for Victoria and is one of the six centres in the Nunawading Cluster of the state government's Train and Tram Zone Activity Centre Program, with final planning controls announced by the Victorian Government in 2025/2026.The project aims to improve pedestrian and cycle movement, public spaces, retail and commercial revitalisation, and integration with surrounding low-rise and medium-density development around the station.
42-48 Glenburnie Road Mitcham Residences
Residential infill on a heritage-sensitive site retaining the Minamere dwelling (HO296) and delivering six new dwellings (4 double-storey and 2 single-storey). Original permit WH/2018/45 was issued at VCAT direction on 26 Sep 2019. Council resolved on 25 Mar 2024 to issue a Notice of Decision to Grant an Amended Planning Permit (WH/2018/45/B) with updated landscape, tree and heritage conditions. A further amendment to the Waste Management Plan (WH/2018/45/D) proceeded in Dec 2024.
26 Dudley Street Mitcham Townhouses
Small infill project delivering three double storey townhouses (3-4 bedrooms) on a 1,000 sqm site. Off-the-plan sales have been marketed, with permit approval noted and sales materials indicating completion targeted for 2026.
Tunstall Village
Tunstall Village is a masterplanned residential development located at the former heritage brickworks site in Nunawading. It comprises 383 townhouses offering 2, 3, and 4 bedroom options with sustainable energy solutions including Tesla solar integration, along with a planned 10,000 sqm retail and hospitality precinct and 3,200 sqm of landscaped parkland.
Bond Central
Contemporary residential development featuring 79 apartments within Ringwood's Central Activity District. The 6-storey development offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments designed by CK Architecture and built by TJA Construction. Geometric design creates privacy between units with floating illusion as building rises. Located with excellent access to transport and Eastland Shopping Centre, designed by EJ Grech & Associates with landscape design by Thai Tongue Design emphasizing sustainability and natural surroundings.
Dux Churchill
Dux Churchill is a boutique retirement community for independent seniors aged 55 and over, comprising 57 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Developed by Orion International Group, it features shared spaces including a cinema, gym, cafe, and rooftop terrace. Construction is being undertaken by Maben Group.
9,932 residents of Mitcham (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 10,292. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 70.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Mitcham boasts a highly educated labor force, with professional services well represented, an unemployment rate of 3.5%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.0% over the past year. As of March 2026, 9,932 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate stands at 1.3% below Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, while workforce participation matches Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data indicates that 42.0% of residents worked from home, though the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The professional & technical sector is highly represented locally, with employment rates standing at 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises a smaller share of the workforce at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. Although local job opportunities exist, the ratio of Census workers to the resident population suggests a significant portion of the workforce travels to other areas for employment. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 1.0% and the local labor force expanded by 1.8% over the 12-month period, leading to a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labor force expansion of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future workforce demands in Mitcham. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to map out potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary across different industries. Aligning these sector projections with the employment distribution in Mitcham indicates that local employment is poised to expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, noting that this is a simple weighted extrapolation based on industry mix and does not account for localized population changes.
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Median household income in Mitcham (Vic.) is $2,030 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $911 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,265 a year against an average of $75,823. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics published for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Mitcham SA2 recorded a median income of $60,265 and an average income of $75,823. These figures are higher than the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates suggest incomes reached approximately $66,062 (median) and $83,117 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Mitcham sit around the 67th percentile nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 30.1% of the population (5,276 individuals) fall into the weekly income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, which is similar to the metropolitan average of 32.8%. The suburb shows notable wealth, with 31.2% of residents earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which helps sustain premium retail businesses and services. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 85.4% of their income for other living expenses, and the area is positioned in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mitcham (Vic.) had 6,468 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 5% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $406 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. 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 latest Census, the housing mix in Mitcham consisted of 62.9% separate houses and 37.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached properties, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The level of home ownership in Mitcham was significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, reaching 35.6%, while the remaining households were either paying off a mortgage (36.4%) or renting (28.0%). The median mortgage payment in the area was higher than the metropolitan Melbourne benchmark at $2,167 per month, and the median weekly rent stood at $406, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
On a national scale, Mitcham's monthly mortgage costs are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mitcham (Vic.) counted 6,468 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.2%, consisting of couples with children at 35.2%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single-parent homes at 9.4%. The remaining 28.8% consists of non-family households, which are primarily single-person households at 25.3% and group housing arrangements at 3.6%. The typical household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.9% of adults in Mitcham (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 28.3% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 13.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,481 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,116 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 level of education in Mitcham is substantially higher than national and regional averages, with 44.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 31.2% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the suburb well for opportunities in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational qualifications are held by 24.2% of the population aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 13.1%.
Enrollment rates in education are high throughout the suburb, with 28.1% of the population currently undertaking formal studies. Within this student cohort, 8.9% are attending primary school, 6.8% are in secondary school, and 5.8% are enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mitcham (Vic.) reaches 95 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 7,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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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Public transport options in Mitcham include 95 active stops, which are served by various bus routes. These stops are utilized by 27 separate routes, which combine to support 7,336 weekly passenger journeys. Transport options are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 188 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute to external areas, with private vehicles remaining the most common method of travel at 80%, followed by rail transport at 12%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.2.
A significant share of the workforce, measured at 42.0% during the 2021 Census, works from home, which may reflect conditions during the pandemic. Transit services average 1,048 runs each day across the network, which translates to roughly 77 weekly runs for every individual stop in the suburb.
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72.6% of residents in Mitcham (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health statistics show excellent outcomes for the Mitcham community, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, which reveals a very low rate of common health issues across all age demographics. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, sitting at approximately 57% of the population, which equates to about 9,922 people. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns in the suburb, affecting 7.9% and 7.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, matching the average of 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, with a low incidence of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.9% of the local population (2,964 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%. Seniors in the area enjoy excellent health profiles, with national comparative rankings that align with the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.3% of Mitcham (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 32.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (20.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mitcham displays a high level of multicultural diversity, with 34.3% of the local population born outside of Australia and 32.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 41.8% of the community. However, the most distinct religious deviation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.7% of residents, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of family backgrounds based on parental place of birth, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Mitcham are English at 21.7%, Australian at 20.2%, and Chinese at 14.1%, with the Chinese share sitting well above the regional average of 6.5%.
Other demographic differences include an overrepresentation of residents with Korean ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Indian ancestry at 3.4% (compared to 4.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mitcham (Vic.) is 39. 25.3% 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 residents in Mitcham is 39 years, which is slightly above the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the national median of 38. Compared to the Melbourne metropolitan area, the suburb has a higher proportion of people in the 55 - 64 age bracket (11.8% locally) and a lower share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (13.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age demographic has increased from 11.1% to 11.9% of the total population, while the youngest cohort aged 0 to 4 has shrunk from 5.9% to 5.2%.
Population projections for 2041 anticipate notable demographic changes in the area, led by a 25% increase in the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to grow from 2,319 to 2,897 residents (an addition of 577 people). Conversely, the number of residents in both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age brackets is projected to fall.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mitcham (Vic.)
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 10 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 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 — 135 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,795 at the 2021 Census → 17,531 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 (211041270). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.