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Mornington - East has an estimated 15,092 residents, down from 15,175 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 94% of areas nationally. That puts 1,027 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Mornington - East stands at approximately 15,092 in May 2026. Compared to the 15,175 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a reduction of 83 residents (0.5%). This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,082 along with 65 confirmed new addresses registered since the Census. The resulting population density is 1,027 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical figures observed in other evaluated regions. In contrast to the 0.5% contraction in Mornington - East, the broader SA3 region grew by 2.0%, showing contrasting demographic shifts.
Recent population gains in the area were almost exclusively supported by international migration. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, figures are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age group growth rates obtained through these steps are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns suggest a population rise slightly below the national median for statistical areas. Based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, the region is projected to add 1,569 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative expansion of 10.3% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
165 new dwellings have been approved in Mornington - East over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 61% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Development approvals in Mornington - East average approximately 33 residential properties annually, resulting in 165 homes approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 13 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Despite recent population declines, this level of construction has been relatively sufficient, which benefits purchasers, with new homes costing an average of $400,000 to build. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $3.9 million have been documented in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential makeup of the locality. Mornington - East shows significantly lower development volume when compared to Greater Melbourne, sitting 58.0% below the metropolitan per capita average.
This limited building pace generally supports demand and values for established homes. The construction rate is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. Approved building types consist of 61.0% stand-alone houses and 39.0% medium and high-density dwellings, showing an increasing availability of medium-density choices that provide options across different price points, ranging from standard family residences to cheaper compact units. This marks a clear departure from the current housing landscape, which is 87.0% houses, showing a reduction in vacant land suitable for development, shifting preferences, and a demand for more varied, lower-cost accommodation. An average of 452 people for every approved dwelling indicates a mature property market. Demographic forecasts suggest that Mornington - East will add 1,559 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If the current pace of development persists, the delivery of new homes may not keep up with population growth, which could increase buyer rivalry and underpin property price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mornington - East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mornington - East, worth an estimated $114 million. A further 115 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.1 billion. 24 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 7 projects that are expected to influence the locality. The primary developments include the Community Animal Shelter Redevelopment, Neue Space Mornington, the Mornington Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and the Woodbyne Estate, with the list below highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Neue Space Mornington
An architecturally designed multi-level work and leisure precinct comprising 110 warehouse and storage spaces. Features 52 premium two-storey Neue Warehouse spaces, 58 flexible Neue Storage spaces, 4 restricted retail showrooms, and an on-site cafe. Designed for innovative businesses with 7.5m internal heights, 7m wide driveways, car and boat wash facilities, and 24/7 CCTV security.
Woodbyne Estate
Proposed 250-home residential estate near Mornington racecourse covering 13 hectares. Comprises two subdivisions (Permit P23/2400 by Tango and Permit P23/2402 by BFF) with a retarding basin and new public open spaces. Requires rezoning from Low Density Residential Zone to Neighbourhood Residential Zone under Amendment C247morn. Currently referred to an independent planning panel for review.
Civic Reserve Recreation Centre Stadium Roof and Cladding Renewal
Renewal of the David Collings Stadium roof and external cladding at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre to improve the durability, weather protection and long-term operation of the indoor multi-sport venue. The works were completed in 2026 and the stadium has reopened to users including Mornington Youth Club Gymnastics, Mornington Peninsula Table Tennis Association and Mornington Tennis Club.
Mornington: Community Animal Shelter Refurbishment
Completed Stage 1 upgrade of Mornington Peninsula Shire's Community Animal Shelter and Pound, delivering a modern animal welfare facility with 20 new kennels, a dedicated veterinary room, cat isolation and pocket pet areas, meet and greet adoption spaces, improved security, laundry and pet bath facilities, solar panels, rainwater harvesting and sustainable landscaping.
Mornington Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $150 million major redevelopment of the Mornington Village Shopping Centre into a modern, neighbourhood-based retail precinct. The project by Angelo Property Group and Rathstation Group includes upgraded facilities, a new Dan Murphy's, and refreshed tenancies alongside existing anchors like ALDI and The Reject Shop. Works are currently underway.
Martha's Point Retirement Village Expansion
Keyton has lodged an amendment to an existing approved development at Martha's Point Retirement Village. The proposal replaces a previously approved 180-bed aged care facility with a 32-villa retirement village extension, including a community building, landscaped open space, pedestrian links and supporting amenities. The amendment is currently under assessment by Mornington Peninsula Shire following public exhibition.
The Deal Mornington
Mixed-use proposal in central Mornington with retail, commercial and residential components intended to complement township character while adding contemporary amenities and housing options.
Briars Wildlife Sanctuary Expansion
Expansion of the Briars Wildlife Sanctuary in Mount Martha from 90 to 130 hectares, jointly funded by the Victorian Government Regional Tourism Investment Fund and Mornington Peninsula Shire at a 3:1 ratio. Key deliverables include 2.5km of additional predator-proof fencing, 7,000+ indigenous plant installations, an accessible 2.5km connecting trail network, boardwalk maintenance, interpretive and wayfinding signage, and a main access road upgrade. The project also supports the Ark Program for reintroduction of locally endangered and extinct species, including the Mount Martha Bundy tree and southern brown bandicoots.A heritage homestead restoration (separately funded at $950,000) is also underway, with reopening to the public anticipated in 2026. Future sanctuary phases will include Wildlife Wonders and Sanctuary Dreaming overnight Indigenous-led experiences.
7,182 residents of Mornington - East are employed, from a labour force of 7,464. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 59.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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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Mornington - East has a well-educated labor force with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, and a 0.6% increase in estimated employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, 7,182 local residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.0% lower than the 4.8% average for Greater Melbourne, while the participation rate of 59.2% is considerably lower than the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a moderate 22.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The region exhibits a strong concentration in construction, with its share of employment reaching 1.6 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 5.4% of the workforce compared to the metropolitan average of 10.1%. Although there are local employment options, comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests that many residents travel outside the area for work. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.6% and the labor force expanded by 0.4%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective labor demand in Mornington - East. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment profile suggests that employment in Mornington - East will rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mornington - East is $1,502 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $710 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,064 a year against an average of $69,176. 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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The most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Mornington - East SA2 are slightly higher than the national average, with a median of $50,064 and an average of $69,176. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $54,880 for the median and $75,831 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Mornington - East occupy modest positions, falling between the 30th and 36th percentiles.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 29.7% of the population (4,482 individuals), which is comparable to the metropolitan average of 32.8%. Affordable housing is a significant issue, with residents retaining only 81.8% of their income, placing the area in the 34th percentile, while the SEIFA income index ranks the locality in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mornington - East had 5,708 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 4% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 26.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Mornington - East at the time of the last Census consisted of 86.6% houses and 13.4% other housing types, such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mornington - East was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 38.1%, with mortgaged properties making up 42.7% and rented properties accounting for 19.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $400 was slightly above the metropolitan figure of $390.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Mornington - East are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments also exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mornington - East counted 5,708 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 69.7%, which is made up of couples with children at 31.4%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single-parent households at 12.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 30.3% of the total, consisting of single-person households at 28.1% and group households at 2.1%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.1% of adults in Mornington - East hold a university qualification, including 14.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,839 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality displays lower levels of tertiary qualification, with the university graduation rate of 21.1% sitting well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a clear area of need and a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share of qualifications at 14.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 38.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 25.8%. Enrollment rates in study are high, with 27.1% of the population currently participating in some form of structured education.
Within this group, primary school pupils account for 9.6%, secondary students make up 8.3%, and tertiary students comprise 3.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mornington - East reaches 49 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 670 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transport shows 49 bus stops in operation across Mornington - East. These stops are served by 4 separate routes, which provide a total of 668 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is considered good, with homes typically located 315 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. In addition, 22.8% of employees worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Service frequency on these routes averages 95 trips daily, which equates to roughly 13 weekly services for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.1% of residents in Mornington - East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Mornington - East experiences notable health challenges, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic disease data, with standard health issues fairly widespread, particularly among older age brackets, while the private health insurance rate is slightly higher than the average SA2 region at roughly 53% of the population, representing about 8,044 people. This is slightly below the 56.7% average recorded across Greater Melbourne. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most frequently reported medical issues in the locality, affecting 10.3% and 9.1% of the population, respectively, while 62.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Working-age individuals show a higher than average rate of chronic illnesses. The area has a large older population, with 25.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,910 people), compared to 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Senior health metrics show some areas of concern, though they rank more favorably on a national scale than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mornington - East is largely Australian-born, at 78.5% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.9%) and Australian (27.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mornington - East shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with Australian-born residents accounting for 78.5% of the population, citizens representing 90.3%, and English-only speakers at home making up 93.9%. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.4% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local population compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%. English ancestry is the most common parental birthplace group in Mornington - East, accounting for 32.9% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 20.1%.
This is followed by Australian ancestry at 27.9%, which is also much higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Irish ancestry at 8.8%. There are also differences in other backgrounds, with Dutch ancestry overrepresented at 1.7% of the population compared to 1.2% regionally, Scottish ancestry at 8.7% compared to 5.6%, and Maltese ancestry at 0.6% compared to 1.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mornington - East is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 20.7% 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 45 in Mornington - East is much higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The locality has a higher percentage of residents aged 75 - 84 at 11.0% compared to Greater Melbourne, but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 at 7.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.9% to 13.2%, and the 55 to 64 bracket increased from 10.5% to 11.9%. Over the same period, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 8.8% to 7.5%, and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 11.0% to 9.7%.
By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in the local age distribution, led by a 97% increase in the 85+ bracket, growing from 784 to 1,548 people. Residents aged 65 and over will account for 77% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area, while the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mornington - East
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 4 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 — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,175 at the 2021 Census → 15,092 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 (214021591). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.