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Mornington - West has an estimated 10,914 residents, up from 10,581 at the 2021 Census — a change of 333 people, or 3.1%. That puts 1,705 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 count in Mornington - West stands at approximately 10,914 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 333 people (3.1%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 10,581 people. Such growth is deduced from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,900 as of June 2025 alongside 78 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With this headcount, population density reaches 1,705 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the nationwide benchmark identified across AreaSearch study locations. The 3.1% rate of expansion logged by Mornington - West since the 2021 census outstripped the broader SA3 area (2.0%), positioning the suburb as a primary driver of regional expansion.
Inward overseas migration served as the central engine of demographic growth, representing roughly 51.1% of all recent population additions. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections established for each SA2 in 2024, utilising 2022 as the base period. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack direct coverage, calculations incorporate the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections via a weighted aggregation framework distributing LGA growth across SA2 territories. Age-cohort expansion patterns established through this aggregation method are subsequently projected across every area for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts anticipate expansion tracking above the national statistical median, with the locality projected to gain 1,624 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 14.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
295 new dwellings have been approved in Mornington - West over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That is 5.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% 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 Mornington - West have tracked at approximately 59 new homes per annum, accumulating to 295 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Across this period (spanning FY-22 and FY-26), the arrival of merely 0.6 new residents per approved dwelling annually indicates that supply is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, broadening buyer options and creating capacity for demographic expansion beyond projected numbers. Approved dwellings carry an average construction cost of $787,000, signaling a clear strategic pivot by developers toward upscale, premium market housing. Concurrently, commercial property approvals reached $13.7 million this financial year, reflecting a steady pace of non-residential development activity.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, Mornington - West registers somewhat higher residential construction volumes (exceeding the per-capita regional baseline by 11.0% over the 5 year period), preserving healthy market choice while bolstering prevailing asset values despite a recent deceleration in overall building velocity. Modern building approvals consist of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% medium-to-high-density attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density formats creates accessible pricing tiers for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households. Such an orientation contrasts sharply with the established neighborhood stock (presently 66.0% separate houses), pointing toward a tightening supply of greenfield land alongside changing lifestyle demands and affordability pressures. With roughly 232 people per approval, Mornington - West maintains the characteristics of a low density environment. Long-term demographic forecasts indicate that Mornington - West will gain 1,610 residents by 2041 (relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Prevailing construction volumes appear well matched to projected demand, promoting balanced local market conditions without placing undue upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mornington - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mornington - West, worth an estimated $198 million. A further 135 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.4 billion. 30 are already under construction and 57 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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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, civic undertakings, and local planning frameworks play a defining role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 major initiatives positioned to impact the surrounding community. Prominent developments include Neue Space Mornington, the Mornington Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre Stadium Roof and Cladding Renewal, and Woodbyne Estate, with the most relevant schemes detailed below.
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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.
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.
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.
Mornington Fishermans Jetty Rebuild Project
Replacement of the historic Mornington Fishermans Jetty delivered by Parks Victoria following demolition of the unsafe structure in 2024. The completed jetty reopened in late 2025 and provides timber decking, solar lighting, seating, improved universal access, safety ladders and berthing for up to 27 vessels, supporting commercial operators, recreational boating and tourism.
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.
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.
5,004 residents of Mornington - West are employed, from a labour force of 5,130. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 52.3%. 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 11,838, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 - West possesses an educated local labor pool with strong representation in core services, maintaining a low jobless rate of 2.5% alongside a 0.7% annual rise in estimated workforce employment. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,004, and the unemployment figure tracks 2.3% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, though overall labor participation sits notably lower (52.3% versus 70.1% for Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate that a significant 31.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The community exhibits an exceptional concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment proportion 1.2 times that of the surrounding region. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing remains under-indexed, engaging just 2.6% of the Mornington - West workforce relative to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. A ratio of 0.6 workers per resident recorded at the Census demonstrates an above-average volume of local employment positions. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that from the period ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.7% while the labour force expanded by 0.5%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This trend differs sharply from Greater Melbourne, where employment increased by 2.1%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia for the Mar-26 period provide additional context regarding potential future job demand in Mornington - West. These projections span five and ten year intervals and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate regional growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific growth rates are applied to Mornington - West's current employment composition, the area is anticipated to see employment rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years. It should be noted that this calculation relies on a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative reasons and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mornington - West is $1,389 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $780 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,000 a year against an average of $75,997. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show local earnings in the Mornington - West SA2 running well above national benchmarks, with median income reaching $55,000 and average earnings at $75,997. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 places updated estimates at roughly $60,291 (median) and $83,308 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings place in the 44th percentile ($780 weekly), whereas household remuneration ranks at the 27th percentile.
The most common earnings bracket spans $1,500 - 2,999 per week, accounting for 25.9% of local earners (2,826 residents), comparable to the broader metropolitan proportion of 32.8%. Housing cost burdens are pronounced, leaving just 83.9% of disposable income post-housing (ranking at the 27th percentile), while the area occupies the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mornington - West had 4,773 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 19% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 29.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.9%. 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 residential landscape of Mornington - West at the time of the latest Census was composed of 65.5% freestanding houses alongside 34.5% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative formats, compared to the broader Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% non-house dwellings. Outright homeownership was exceptionally pronounced at 49.9%, markedly exceeding the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 24.0% and rental accommodation comprised 26.1%. Median monthly home loan repayments stood above metropolitan levels at $2,100, while median weekly rent was recorded at $410, against Melbourne metro medians of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a national scale, Mornington - West mortgage commitments sit substantially above the Australian norm of $1,863, with leasing rates likewise eclipsing the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mornington - West counted 4,773 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 36% 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 62.9%, comprising 35.6% couples without children, 17.2% couples with children, and 9.5% single parent households. The remaining 37.1% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by single-person residences at 35.5% alongside group households at 1.4%. The average household size of 2.0 people sits below the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.7% of adults in Mornington - West hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,350 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,035 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 educational profile of the locality is notably strong within the wider region, with tertiary degree attainment (30.7% of persons aged 15+) sitting above the SA4 regional benchmark of 23.5% and highlighting high educational participation. Bachelor degree holders constitute 20.5% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications represent 5.9% and graduate diplomas make up 4.3%. In addition, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 36.1% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational awards, consisting of advanced diplomas (15.0%) and certificates (21.1%). A significant proportion of the local population, totaling 22.1%, is enrolled in structured education programs.
This cohort is distributed across primary schooling at 6.9%, secondary education at 6.3%, and tertiary studies at 4.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mornington - West reaches 69 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Mornington - West encompasses 69 operational stops, providing local bus services across 4 separate routes that deliver 2,217 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 201 meters from their nearest transit node. Given the suburban residential character, travel is predominantly outward-focused, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys and pedestrian trips representing 4%. Households maintain an average of 1.2 vehicles. A notable 31.3% of the working population operated from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions). Across the entire network, service frequencies average 316 trips per day, which translates to roughly 32 weekly departures per bus stop.
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61.3% of residents in Mornington - West report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 - West records favorable health measures in AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence, showing low rates of typical medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts. In addition, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing roughly 57% of all inhabitants (~6,177 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the area, affecting 12.1% and 7.7% of the population respectively, while 61.3% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% regionally across Greater Melbourne. Health metrics for working-age cohorts conform closely to expected norms.
The community features a substantial elderly population, with 41.9% of residents aged 65 and over (4,576 people), well above the 15.1% share observed across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among older cohorts are especially favorable, ranking even stronger nationally than the broader population baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mornington - West is largely Australian-born, at 76.6% of residents, with 5.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.6%) and Australian (24.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mornington - West displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with Australian-born residents accounting for 76.6% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 88.2%, and 94.4% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 50.8% of the local community. The most distinct relative concentration is seen in Judaism, which encompasses 0.3% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups in Mornington - West are English at 34.6% (markedly higher than the 20.1% regional baseline), Australian at 24.7% (above the 18.4% regional share), and Irish at 10.6%.
Other specific ancestries show clear proportional differences from regional trends, including Scottish at 10.2% (compared to 5.6% across the region), Dutch at 1.8% (versus 1.2%), and Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mornington - West is 57, older than 98% of areas nationally. 15.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Mornington - West leans heavily toward older and retired age brackets. AreaSearch figures for August 2026 show that 41.9% of inhabitants are aged 65 and over, compared to only 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas young-to-middle adults aged 25 - 44 represent just 15.2% of the local population versus 32.1% across the metropolitan area. The median age is estimated at 57 as at August 2026, mirroring the level recorded in the 2021 Census and sitting 20 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census, as well as exceeding the national median of 38 at the same Census.
Since the Census, the most noticeable shift occurred in the 65+ cohort, which expanded from 38.7% to an estimated 41.9% of all residents. Forecasts to 2041 project that senior and retiree groups will capture the bulk of future growth, gaining 1,872 residents (41%) to reach 6,448, while child, young adult, and middle-aged cohorts are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mornington - West
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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 78 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,581 at the 2021 Census → 10,914 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 (214021592). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.