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Mooroopna has an estimated 8,391 residents, up from 8,312 at the 2021 Census — a change of 79 people, or 1.0%. 172 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 210 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 resident population of Mooroopna stands at approximately 8,391 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 79 people (1.0%) compared to the 8,312 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This adjustment is determined using an estimated resident population count of 8,391 from the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 172 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this population base, the local density stands at 209 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous living space and capacity for prospective development. The community's 1.0% post-census growth tracks closely within 0.1 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (1.1%), highlighting resilient expansion dynamics.
Net overseas migration served as the primary driver of demographic gains, generating roughly 71.7% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. Where localities lack coverage under this framework, 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections are integrated via a weighted aggregation approach translating LGA-level momentum to the SA2 level. These aggregate trends also inform age-specific growth trajectories across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, Mooroopna is projected to experience remarkable growth that ranks within the top 10 percent of regional areas across the nation. Over the 16 years running to 2041, the locality is expected to add 3,735 persons based on updated annual ERP statistics, representing a substantial overall expansion of 44.5%.
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242 new dwellings have been approved in Mooroopna over the past five years, an average of 48 a year. That is 5.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% 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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Residential building approvals in Mooroopna have averaged approximately 48 properties annually, culminating in 242 homes approved across the past 5 financial years. With an average of only 0.2 new residents moving in per new dwelling approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing production has matched or outpaced demand. This dynamic provides extensive options for buyers and supports demographic expansion well beyond current projections. Approved residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $352,000, aligning with regional benchmarks. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $12.4 million have been registered during this financial year, underscoring ongoing investment in local business infrastructure.
In per-capita terms, building activity in Mooroopna trails the Rest of Vic. benchmark by 15.0%, placing the locality in the 59th percentile nationally. The composition of approved residential development is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 94.0%, with townhouses or apartments comprising just 6.0%. This profile reinforces the low-density character of the neighborhood, catering to purchasers seeking more expansive land and living areas. A ratio of approximately 231 people per approval highlights the district's low-density profile. Demographic modeling from AreaSearch's latest quarterly figures suggests Mooroopna will welcome an additional 3,735 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing delivery could struggle to satisfy future demand, a situation that may intensify competition among prospective buyers and apply upward pressure on local home prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mooroopna
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 Mooroopna, worth an estimated $119 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.8 billion. 22 are already under construction and 26 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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Infrastructure investments, major works, and strategic planning initiatives serve as vital catalysts for local performance and community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 20 projects poised to influence the locality. Notable undertakings include the Mooroopna West Growth Corridor Structure Plan, Seven Creeks Estate, GV Link Enterprise Park, and Goulburn Valley Water Infrastructure Upgrades, with key details provided below regarding the most significant developments.
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GV Link Enterprise Park
GV Link Enterprise Park is a new enterprise park in Mooroopna developed by Greater Shepparton City Council to attract large-scale commercial, industrial, logistics and manufacturing investment. Stage 1 delivers a four-lot serviced industrial subdivision across a 55-hectare site with internal roads, an upgraded roundabout at Toolamba and Simson Roads, drainage, and utility connections including water, sewer, gas and NBN. Construction by BMD Urban is underway, with Stage 1 expected to be completed by the end of April 2026.
Mooroopna West Growth Corridor Structure Plan
Major residential growth corridor comprising 260 hectares of developable land designed to support a population of 3,937 across 1,600 residential lots over 30 years. Multiple estates are actively selling and constructing, including Westwood Run (final stage now selling), Archer's Field, and Westwood Rise (commenced 2024, titles anticipated late 2025). Stage One infrastructure works included roads, intersections, flood mitigation, playground and shared bicycle/pedestrian pathways, partly funded by the Building Better Regional Cities program. Future stages will include a community hub providing Council services.Development contribution rates are updated annually and remain active through at least 30 June 2026. Planning Scheme Amendment C243gshe (rezoning 4.1 hectares at 294 McLennan Street) progressed through public exhibition in mid-2024 to facilitate continued corridor expansion.
Seven Creeks Estate
Master planned residential estate in Kialla adjoining Seven Creeks and the Goulburn River bushland. The development includes approximately 500 residential lots, extensive open space, wetlands and parklands. The final Stage 21 is actively being marketed with Cormorant Reserve under development and the final lots progressing following title issue.
Goulburn Valley Integrated Cancer Centre
The Goulburn Valley Integrated Cancer Centre at Shepparton Hospital is a multi-stage initiative by GV Health to centralise regional cancer services. Stage 1 is backed by $30 million in Federal funding with construction scheduled to start in 2027, while Stage 2 seeks further investment to unite chemotherapy, wellness programs, and radiation oncology under one roof. Additionally, a new PET scanner suite has been developed with $7.1 million in operational funding confirmed in the 2026/27 State Budget to commence local imaging services.
Goulburn Valley Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Rolling program of water and wastewater upgrades delivered by Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) across its service region under the 2023-28 Price Plan. The flagship works include construction of a new 36-megalitre clear water storage tank at the Shepparton Operations Centre on Florence Street ($22.4M), commenced August 2025 and due for completion in late 2026, which will boost storage capacity by more than 40 per cent for Shepparton, Mooroopna and surrounding towns. Concurrent works include the Water Main Replacement Program (more than $13M allocated for 2023-28), ongoing sewer rehabilitation, regional standpipe upgrades, new drinking water supply pipelines to Katunga and Nathalia from Numurkah, a new 250-megalitre winter storage lagoon at Mansfield, a flood barrier for the Shepparton Water Treatment Plant, and a recycled water pipeline at Kilmore.The program is designed to improve service reliability, water security and network resilience across the Goulburn Valley region.
Princess Park WB Hunter Pavilion
Greater Shepparton City Council is replacing the flood-damaged former Princess Park clubrooms with the new Princess Park WB Hunter Pavilion. The elevated, flood-resilient community sport pavilion will provide AFL, netball and cricket compliant change rooms, trainers rooms, amenities, umpires facilities, a large social room with commercial kitchen, glass frontage to the oval, a 3 m undercover veranda, tiered seating and a grassy spectator mound. Demolition was completed in August 2025, the first sod was turned on 2 February 2026, and construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2026.
Kialla Lakes Estate
Award-winning masterplanned residential estate spanning over 35 years of development, widely regarded as one of the most successful regional Victorian estates. Developed by Kavant Nominees, the estate features three lakes, wetlands, parks, over 7km of walking and cycling paths, and a display home village. More than 1,200 lots have been sold across 46+ stages, with new stages continuing to be released. Community infrastructure includes the opened St Annes College, proximity to Riverside Plaza shopping complex, and the expanding Emerald Bank tourist precinct.
Wyndham Street 7-Eleven Convenience Store
Development of a new 7-Eleven convenience store and fuel station on a long-vacant site at the southern gateway to Shepparton. The high-visibility location is passed by more than 25,000 vehicles daily, making it a strategic addition to 7-Eleven's regional Victorian network. The site has been vacant for several years between Mustafa's Kebabs Drive Thru and the Shepparton Baptist Church.
3,691 residents of Mooroopna are employed, from a labour force of 3,931. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 56.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,326, about 87% 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 labour market in Mooroopna displays a diverse mix of white-collar and industrial occupations, featuring substantial representation across manufacturing and trade disciplines. Local unemployment is recorded at 6.1%, alongside an estimated 0.6% gain in total employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, 3,691 residents are actively employed. The prevailing jobless rate sits 2.4% above the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, while the labor force participation rate of 56.4% trails the regional figure of 61.1%. In addition, Census records show that a modest 7.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, a metric that may reflect the circumstances of pandemic-era lockdowns.
Key pillars of resident employment comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The manufacturing sector exhibits pronounced local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.5 times higher than the regional benchmark. Conversely, public administration & safety represents a comparatively small portion of the workforce at 4.4%, below the 6.5% regional standard. A comparison between Census-reported local jobs and resident worker numbers suggests a relatively constrained pool of employment opportunities situated directly within the community. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, Mooroopna recorded a 0.6% rise in employed residents alongside a 3.4% expansion in the total labor force, driving a 2.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Vic. experienced a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in joblessness. Looking ahead, national forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide indicative projections when aligned with Mooroopna's occupational profile. Across Australia, total employment is expected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though industry variations remain significant. Weighting these projections against the area's specific industrial makeup suggests local job counts could grow by 5.9% across five years and 12.8% across ten years (this indicative calculation serves illustrative purposes and excludes localized population estimates).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mooroopna is $1,121 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $634 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,245 a year against an average of $53,835. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level tax statistics published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Mooroopna SA2 taxpayers recorded a median income of $48,245 and an average income of $53,835. These figures track below the Australian standard, as well as the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, prevailing earnings are modeled at approximately $52,886 (median) and $59,014 (average) as of March 2026. Across national percentiles, local household, family, and personal earnings sit within the 8th to 16th percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest local segment is the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket, encompassing 27.5% of individuals (2,307 individuals), whereas the wider regional area is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 30.3%. Following residential costs, households retain 85.4% of their earnings, a level placing the area in the 11th percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mooroopna had 3,291 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,148 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. 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 data from the most recent Census, separate houses accounted for 80.7% of all dwellings in Mooroopna, with semi-detached houses, apartments, and other housing types making up 19.3%. Across Regional Vic., these proportions stood at 90.1% for houses and 9.9% for other residential formats. Full homeownership in Mooroopna stood at 36.5%, trailing the regional average, while properties with a mortgage made up 31.6% and rental properties constituted 31.9%. Median monthly mortgage costs in the area stood at $1,148, notably lower than the Regional Vic. benchmark of $1,430. Similarly, median weekly rents were $250 in Mooroopna versus $285 regionally.
Nationally, local housing expenses remain comparatively affordable against Australia-wide averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mooroopna counted 3,291 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 62.3% of local households. This group includes couples without children (25.7%), couples with children (20.2%), and single parent families (15.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.7%, primarily driven by lone person households at 34.6%, with group households representing 3.2%. The average household size sits at 2.2 people, slightly below the 2.4 benchmark for Regional Vic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in Mooroopna hold a university qualification, including 8.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 660 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 913 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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Educational attainment levels present opportunities for targeted local investment, as the proportion of residents with tertiary degree qualifications sits at 12.8%, well beneath the VIC standard of 33.4%. Among university credentials, bachelor degrees represent 8.6% of qualifications, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.4% and postgraduate degrees at 1.8%. In contrast, vocational and technical pathways are strongly represented, with 41.2% of persons aged 15+ holding trade or technical certifications, comprising certificates (30.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.7%). A substantial 29.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This student cohort includes 10.8% enrolled in primary education, 8.8% attending secondary institutions, and 2.4% participating in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mooroopna reaches 69 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 220 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Analysis of the local transit network identifies 69 active transport stops across Mooroopna, incorporating train connectivity. These facilities are supported by 11 individual routes that combine to deliver 215 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is strong, with typical residential distances to the closest boarding point averaging 197 meters. As a primarily residential community, outward travel is common, with private cars serving as the primary travel method for 96% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 7.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 30 trips per day, which translates to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
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56.1% of residents in Mooroopna report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 8.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality indicators and health data highlight meaningful wellbeing challenges in Mooroopna, with chronic illnesses affecting residents across diverse age brackets. Private health insurance participation is notably low, covering roughly 47% of the population (~3,910 people). This rate falls below the 50.5% observed across Regional Vic. and the national level of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent health concerns in the community, recorded among 11.8 and 11.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 56.1% of the local population reported experiencing no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Chronic ailments are notably elevated among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 23.6% of the population (1,982 people), with senior health metrics tracking largely in line with general national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mooroopna is largely Australian-born, at 87.2% of residents, with 9.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (28.4%). 5.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Mooroopna sit below national benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 84.3% of the community, 87.2% of residents born in Australia, and 90.8% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity is the primary faith, practiced by 49.9% of the local population. The most prominent statistical divergence is observed in the Other religious category, accounting for 1.3% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic. Examining parental countries of birth, English heritage leads local ancestry at 29.8%, followed by Australian at 28.4% and Irish at 8.5%.
Distinct variations also appear across other demographic backgrounds, including a higher proportion of Australian Aboriginal residents at 5.5% (compared to 1.4% regionally), Italian heritage at 4.6% (versus 2.9%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.3% (versus 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mooroopna is 43. 25.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Mooroopna aligns closely with benchmarks across Regional Vic., with the greatest variance across any bracket limited to 2.0 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 43, matching both the 2021 Census figure for the area and the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census, while sitting above the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 45 - 64 has declined from 25.1% to an estimated 23.3%. Projections to 2041 suggest young and middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 will generate the bulk of expansion, adding 1,503 residents (71%) to reach a cohort size of 3,607.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mooroopna
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 172 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,312 at the 2021 Census → 8,391 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 (216031415). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.