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Montmorency - Briar Hill has an estimated 17,069 residents, up from 16,539 at the 2021 Census — a change of 530 people, or 3.2%. 139 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,419 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Montmorency - Briar Hill stands at approximately 17,069 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census record of 16,539 people, this represents an expansion of 530 people (3.2%). This shift is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,042 from the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 139 validated new addresses since the Census date. The locality registers a density ratio of 1,418 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The post-census growth of 3.2% in Montmorency - Briar Hill is within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.5%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals.
The main driver of this upward population trajectory has been overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 68.5% of the overall population gains during recent periods. To model demographic futures, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 details are not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with the area expected to grow by 5,987 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 34.9% in total over the 16 years.
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248 new dwellings have been approved in Montmorency - Briar Hill over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, broadly in line with 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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With respect to residential building activity, Montmorency - Briar Hill has averaged around 49 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling 248 homes over the past 5 financial years. During the current period of FY-26, 41 approvals have been recorded. With an average of only 0.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing prospective buyers with ample choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.
The expected construction cost for these new homes averages $494,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. Additionally, commercial development has secured $20.8 million in approvals this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, construction volume in Montmorency - Briar Hill is significantly lower, running 56.0% below regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This level is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent building activity shows 59.0% standalone homes and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 84.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 351 people per dwelling approval, Montmorency - Briar Hill shows a developed market. Future projections show Montmorency - Briar Hill adding 5,960 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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Development applications around Montmorency - Briar Hill
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Montmorency - Briar Hill, worth an estimated $1.1 billion. A further 92 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $95.3 billion. 26 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 25 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrades (Watsonia-Eltham), Montmorency North Pavilion Refurbishment, Plenty River Trail Upgrades, and Level Crossing Removal - North Eastern Program Alliance (Hurstbridge corridor), with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrades (Watsonia-Eltham)
A major upgrade of the Hurstbridge line integrated with the North East Link project. Key milestones include the completion of Melbourne's third longest rail tunnel at Watsonia (500 metres) in late 2025 and the rebuilding of the Grimshaw Street Bridge. The project encompasses track duplication, new stations at Greensborough and Montmorency, and extensive signalling and power upgrades. Final finishing works and rail corridor improvements are continuing into mid-2026 to enhance service frequency and reliability for Melbourne's northeast.
Plenty River Trail Upgrades
The Plenty River Trail Upgrades project involves enhancements to the access path between Allima Ave, Yallambie, and Willinda Park, Greensborough. Key improvements include widened pathways for better accessibility, upgraded drainage systems, improved lighting for enhanced safety, new seating areas, and updated signage to improve user experience for walkers, cyclists, and families. The project aims to create a safer and more enjoyable recreational environment while supporting local biodiversity.
Montmorency Park North Pavilion Refurbishment
Refurbishment by Banyule City Council of the sports pavilion serving the northern oval at Montmorency Park, Para Road, Montmorency. The upgrade delivers female-friendly changerooms for players and umpires, additional storage space, and improved amenity and compliance for the building's user groups. The oval is the home ground of Montmorency Cricket Club and Montmorency Football Netball Club, both of which field junior and senior teams for males and females. The project was seeded by a Victorian Government grant of up to $1 million awarded through the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund in the 2022/23 State Budget, following advocacy by the Member for Eltham, with the balance funded by Council.Construction tenders were called by Council in mid 2025 and closed in July 2025, and Council confirmed in December 2025 that renovation works were under way. The project does not appear in Council's 2026/27 Capital Works Program, indicating delivery was completed within the 2025/26 financial year, consistent with Council's stated 2025/26 delivery timeline and with the pattern of comparable Banyule pavilion upgrades handed back in time for the winter season.
Newmans Road Footpath Construction
Construction of new concrete footpath along Newmans Road to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity. Includes drainage improvements and landscaping.
Level Crossing Removal - North Eastern Program Alliance (Hurstbridge corridor)
Program alliance delivering level crossing removals and rail upgrades in Melbourne's north east. NEPA delivered Stage 1 of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade (duplicate track Heidelberg-Rosanna, remove crossings at Grange Rd Alphington and Lower Plenty Rd Rosanna, build the new Rosanna Station). Subsequent corridor upgrades including the Hurstbridge Line Duplication delivered new stations at Greensborough and Montmorency, further track duplication and a shared path, with major construction completed in April 2025.
Montmorency Secondary College Sports Facilities
The project expanded the sports facilities at Montmorency Secondary College, including a new stadium increasing the number of courts from two to five, with a show court seating up to 1100 spectators, change rooms, meeting rooms, undercroft car parking, a gymnasium, kiosk, offices, and additional amenities. It supports physical education, community sporting programs, and local clubs like the Eltham Wildcats.
North East Link Environmental Parklands
Creation of 5 MCGs of new community parklands at Borlase Reserve as part of the North East Link tunnel project, including adventure and nature playgrounds, fitness areas, walking trails, a wildlife crossing, and revitalised Banyule Creek wetlands. A new pedestrian Eel (Iuk) bridge over Lower Plenty Road will connect the parklands to Banyule Flats and Yarra River trails. Tunnelling on the main North East Link bored tunnels was completed in July 2026, with above-ground works including the Borlase Reserve parklands and Greensborough Road boulevard continuing ahead of the project's scheduled opening in 2028.
Eltham and Diamond Creek Major Activity Centres Structure Plans
A planning framework that translates the 2020 Eltham and Diamond Creek Major Activity Centre Structure Plans into the Nillumbik Planning Scheme via Amendments C143nill and C144nill. The amendments rezone the Eltham Industrial 3 land into Schedule 1 of the Activity Centre Zone, update local activity centre policy, refine the Significant Landscape Overlay for the Eltham Town Centre and apply tailored built form, height and design controls to the Diamond Creek centre. After formal exhibition in mid-2024, Council deferred panel referral to consider new State Government housing targets and Plan for Victoria reforms.In September 2025 Council's Planning and Consultation Committee reviewed submissions and resolved several refinements to gateway, landscape, colour palette and residential setback provisions. The amendments are progressing toward an Independent Planning Panel and ultimate Ministerial approval, and aim to manage growth in both centres through to 2030 while preserving local character, supporting 3 to 5 storey heights and improving public spaces.
9,583 residents of Montmorency - Briar Hill are employed, from a labour force of 9,834. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, 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. The working-day population is estimated at 13,879, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor force is characterized by high qualification levels and a solid presence of professional services, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%, and 2.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 9,583 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.2% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is on par with Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 38.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The area has particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, with only 3.2% of Montmorency - Briar Hill's workforce compared to 5.2% in Greater Melbourne. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 2.5% while labour force increased by 3.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Montmorency - Briar Hill. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Montmorency - Briar Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Montmorency - Briar Hill is $2,068 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $957 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,611 a year against an average of $83,341. 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 aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the Montmorency - Briar Hill SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $63,611 with the average level standing at $83,341. This is high nationally and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,730 (median) and $91,358 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Montmorency - Briar Hill cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the largest segment comprises 31.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,427 residents), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. Economic strength emerges through 30.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 74th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Montmorency - Briar Hill had 6,323 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Montmorency - Briar Hill, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 84.2% houses and 15.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Montmorency - Briar Hill was well beyond that of Melbourne metro, at 41.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (41.3%) or rented (17.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Melbourne metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $415, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Montmorency - Briar Hill's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Montmorency - Briar Hill counted 6,323 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 24% 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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Family households dominate at 74.3% of all households, comprising 34.5% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.7%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.0% of adults in Montmorency - Briar Hill hold a university qualification, including 24.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 18.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,816 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,107 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 area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (38.0% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and that of SA4 region (32.8%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (18.2%). Educational participation is notably high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.
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Public transport in Montmorency - Briar Hill reaches 58 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 analysis reveals 58 active transport stops operating within Montmorency - Briar Hill comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 11 individual routes, collectively providing 3,939 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 270 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 38.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 562 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 67 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.1% of residents in Montmorency - Briar Hill report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Montmorency - Briar Hill, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts, and the rate of private health cover found to be exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (10,377 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.4 and 8.0% of residents, respectively, while 68.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,828 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Montmorency - Briar Hill is largely Australian-born, at 82.6% of residents, with 10.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.4%) and Australian (24.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Montmorency - Briar Hill was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 82.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 89.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Montmorency - Briar Hill was found to be Christianity, which makes up 45.3% of people in Montmorency - Briar Hill. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Montmorency - Briar Hill are English, comprising 27.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian, comprising 24.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Irish, comprising 10.4% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Montmorency - Briar Hill (vs 0.7% regionally), Italian at 6.2% (vs 5.2%) and Maltese at 0.8% (vs 1.1%).
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The median resident of Montmorency - Briar Hill is 42. 19.8% 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 42-year median age in Montmorency - Briar Hill is significantly above Greater Melbourne's average of 37 similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 11.6% compared to Greater Melbourne, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.6% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 6.7% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 10.0% to 8.2%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Montmorency - Briar Hill. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 42% (1,001 people), reaching 3,398 from 2,396. In contrast, the 0 to 4 cohort shows minimal growth of just 8% (69 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Montmorency - Briar Hill
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 8 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 — 139 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,539 at the 2021 Census → 17,069 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 (209011202). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.