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Mount Baw Baw Region has an estimated 6,762 residents, up from 6,585 at the 2021 Census — a change of 177 people, or 2.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years, slower than 75% of areas nationally. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count in Mount Baw Baw Region stands at approximately 6,762 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 6,585 people, this indicates an expansion of 177 people (2.7%). This net movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population benchmark of 6,750 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 79 validated new addresses registered following the census. With a population density of 2.5 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous physical space per occupant. Although trailing the Rest of Vic.
benchmark of 4.4% by 1.7 percentage points, the region's 2.7% post-census growth demonstrates solid underlying demographic momentum. Overseas migration served as the primary growth contributor, generating roughly 40.4% of total population additions over recent timeframes, supplemented by positive inflows across interstate migration and natural increase. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures are incorporated by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In areas lacking this coverage, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are adapted by applying a population growth weighted aggregation technique from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-bracket growth rates derived through this method are similarly projected across all localities for the 2032 to 2041 period. Forward-looking demographic modeling places the community within the lower quartile growth band of non-metropolitan Australia, with current annual ERP figures projecting a modest addition of 108 persons through to 2041, representing cumulative growth of 1.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
116 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Baw Baw Region over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 planning approvals across Mount Baw Baw Region have averaged approximately 23 dwellings annually, culminating in 116 homes authorized over the recent 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Reflecting healthy underlying demand that bolsters local real estate values, each newly constructed residence corresponded to an annual average gain of 2.7 new residents over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Dwellings exhibit an average expected construction cost of $522,000, exceeding regional benchmarks and pointing to a premium construction focus. Non-residential building activity has seen $6.8 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, underscoring the district's predominantly residential character.
Residential building volumes in Mount Baw Baw Region are markedly subdued in comparison to Rest of Vic., trailing the broader regional per-capita rate by 61.0%. Constrained new construction of this nature generally provides upward support for established housing values and buyer interest. Furthermore, recent building approvals have consisted exclusively of detached houses, maintaining the low-density fabric of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking standalone properties. The ratio of 378 people per approved dwelling highlights the restrained pace of local development activity. Demographic projections indicate that Mount Baw Baw Region will expand by 96 residents out to 2041, based on the latest quarterly assessment from AreaSearch. At current building rates, future residential supply appears well positioned to satisfy population requirements, providing favorable conditions for property purchasers while leaving room for potential growth beyond modeled projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mount Baw Baw Region
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 Mount Baw Baw Region, worth an estimated $327 million. A further 151 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.7 billion. 54 are already under construction and 87 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Regional performance and community development are fundamentally guided by capital works and strategic planning projects, with AreaSearch cataloging 57 specific initiatives anticipated to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include the Warragul Sewer Main Upgrade - North East Growth Corridor, 147 Dollarburn Road Residential Development, Dollarburn Road Extension, and The Saleyards, which represent the most impactful local projects.
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Shady Creek Battery Energy Storage System (Darnum-Shady Creek BESS)
The Shady Creek Battery Energy Storage System is a grid-scale energy storage project developed by Samsung C&T on Darnum-Shady Creek Road in Shady Creek, Gippsland. The facility delivers 250 MW / 1,000 MWh of lithium-ion battery capacity connecting directly to the 220kV transmission network to provide renewable energy firming and grid stability services. Planning approvals have been granted under the Victorian renewable energy planning framework.
Rokeby to Noojee Trail Stage Two Extension
The Rokeby to Noojee Trail Stage Two Extension is a regional shared path project delivered by Baw Baw Shire Council and the Victorian Government connecting Neerim South, Neerim, and Noojee. The project extends the active transport trail along the disused rail corridor, incorporating gravel shared paths, restored timber trestle bridges, interpretive signage, and rest nodes. Staged trail construction is actively progressing.
Darnum Battery Energy Storage System (Darnum BESS)
Proposed utility-scale 200 MW / 800 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and grid connection infrastructure located at Shady Creek, connecting to AusNet's 220 kV transmission line to support renewable energy integration and grid stability across Victoria.
Yarragon North Battery Energy Storage System
The Yarragon North Battery Energy Storage System is a utility-scale grid-connected renewable energy storage facility developed by ZEN Energy on Yarragon-Shady Creek Road. The facility delivers 100 MW / 200 MWh of battery energy storage capacity connected directly to the AusNet transmission network to provide frequency regulation and grid security. Planning approvals have been granted under the Victorian renewable energy framework.
Nilma North Placemaking Community Infrastructure
Community-led placemaking infrastructure initiative delivered by Baw Baw Shire Council to enhance outdoor public spaces, picnic facilities, and recreation amenities centered around the Nilma North Hall.
Parkside Estate Warragul
Multi-stage regional residential subdivision located along Lillico Road on the northern edge of Warragul[cite: 1]. The estate encompasses approximately 180 residential lots alongside a 22-hectare public park, walking trails, and landscaped green space corridors[cite: 1]. Civil construction and road infrastructure works are being delivered by Sure Constructions[cite: 1].
Copelands Road Reconstruction and Upgrade
Reconstruction, pavement widening, and kerb-and-channel upgrade along Copelands Road in Warragul. Managed by Baw Baw Shire Council under its Capital Works Program, the project supports residential development expansion and enhances traffic safety.
Loom Warragul
TW Projects, backed by Monark Property Partners, is delivering Loom Warragul, a 200-lot house and land estate on a circa 16 ha site at 321 Copelands Road. Civil works are underway across Stages 1 and 2, with Winslow appointed as civil contractor, while Stages 3, 5A and 5B are now selling from $273,000. The estate is roughly 50 percent sold, with land marketed through Oliver Hume and a sales office open on site.
3,604 residents of Mount Baw Baw Region are employed, from a labour force of 3,682. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 65.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,887, 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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Mount Baw Baw Region is characterized by a capable labor market displaying an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 2.1%, alongside an estimated 3.7% increase in workforce positions over the preceding twelve months, with substantial concentration in construction trades. Across the locality, 3,604 residents are actively employed as of March 2026. The local jobless rate tracks 1.6% below the 3.7% recorded for Regional Vic., while local workforce participation sits at 65.0% relative to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census returns indicate that 22.8% of workers operated from home, a metric that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Local employment is heavily centered around agriculture, forestry & fishing, construction, and health care & social assistance. Workforce participation in agriculture, forestry & fishing is especially pronounced, recording a concentration 2.0 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents an employment share of 12.4% locally, falling behind the 16.8% observed across Regional Vic.. A comparison between the Census count of local jobs and resident workers indicates limited employment capacity within the immediate statistical area. Labor market statistics from SALM and the ABS analyzed by AreaSearch show that in the year leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 3.7% alongside a 3.3% rise in the total labor force, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded an employment contraction of 0.1%, a labor force reduction of 0.3%, and an unemployment decrease of 0.2 percentage points. National labor projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide broader perspective on prospective local hiring patterns across five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the specific employment composition of Mount Baw Baw Region indicates indicative local employment growth of 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (noting this illustrative calculation relies on baseline industry weighting and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Baw Baw Region is $1,456 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $695 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,766 a year against an average of $64,024. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 published at postcode level indicate that taxable individuals in the Mount Baw Baw Region SA2 recorded a median income of $48,766 and an average income of $64,024, trailing broader Australian figures as well as Regional Vic. metrics of $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average). Adjusting for cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $53,457 for median earnings and $70,183 for average earnings as of March 2026. Census findings place local personal, family, and household income brackets moderately between the 27th and 33rd percentiles nationwide.
Earning distributions show 30.6% of residents (2,069 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 30.3% share found within metropolitan areas. Households retain 89.0% of earnings after housing obligations, though disposable income ranks in the 39th percentile and socio-economic SEIFA measures place the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Baw Baw Region had 2,409 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. 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 findings from the latest Census, the housing landscape in Mount Baw Baw Region is overwhelmingly composed of standalone dwellings, with separate houses accounting for 97.9% of stock and alternative housing types (including apartments and semi-detached properties) representing 2.1%, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Full home ownership is particularly elevated at 51.6%, notably outperforming Regional Vic. figures, while mortgaged properties make up 38.8% and tenanted homes comprise 9.6%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,517, exceeding the Regional Vic. benchmark of $1,430, whereas median weekly rent was $250, below the regional figure of $285.
In a national context, local mortgage servicing costs are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents remain substantially lower than the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Baw Baw Region counted 2,409 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 25% 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 overwhelming majority of local households at 73.7%, consisting of couples without children (35.0%), couples with children (29.9%), and single parent arrangements (8.1%). The remaining 26.3% is made up of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person dwellings at 24.7% along with group households representing 1.5%. The average household density sits at 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.6% of adults in Mount Baw Baw Region hold a university qualification, including 12.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 602 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 981 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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Attainment of higher education credentials across the area remains relatively low, with 19.6% of residents holding university qualifications compared against the VIC statewide level of 33.4%, highlighting a distinct structural landscape for educational engagement. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share of higher qualifications at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Conversely, vocational and technical training is strongly represented, with 42.9% of persons aged 15+ possessing applied credentials, divided between certificate level awards (31.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.4%). Formal educational engagement involves 28.0% of the local population.
Within this student cohort, primary education accounts for 10.1% of residents, secondary schooling represents 8.9%, and tertiary study comprises 2.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Mount Baw Baw Region means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services across Mount Baw Baw Region encompass 13 active transport stops connected to 1 individual routes, providing a combined total of 20 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is constrained, with residents positioned an average distance of 9504 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicular transport serves as the primary commuting choice for 92% of workers, while 6% commute on foot. Household motor vehicle ownership sits at an average of 2.1 per dwelling, surpassing regional levels. Additionally, working from home was recorded by 22.8% of residents at the 2021 Census, a figure subject to pandemic-era influences.
Public transport frequency provides an average of 2 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.0% of residents in Mount Baw Baw Region report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch indicate favorable well-being measures across Mount Baw Baw Region, marked by lower mortality rates and reduced chronic disease occurrence across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is moderately low, covering roughly 50% of the populace (~3,414 people) relative to the 55.7% national proportion. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 10.5% and 8.4% of the population respectively, while 65.0% of residents report no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 63.4% proportion in Regional Vic.. Chronic conditions are somewhat more prevalent among working-age cohorts.
Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 25.8% of the community (1,743 people), higher than the 24.0% regional share, and demonstrate exceptionally positive health metrics relative to nationwide cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Baw Baw Region is largely Australian-born, at 89.5% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.9%) and English (31.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is prominent within Mount Baw Baw Region, where 89.7% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 89.5% were born domestically, and 96.7% speak only English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 43.9% of the population. A notable proportional difference appears in Judaism, which encompasses 0.1% of local residents, matching the 0.1% share recorded across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental heritage, the most frequently reported ancestries across Mount Baw Baw Region are Australian (32.9%), English (31.5%), and Scottish (9.3%). Variations in other ancestral backgrounds include Dutch representation at 2.9% (exceeding the 1.7% regional figure), Maltese heritage at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Irish ancestry at 9.2% (relative to 9.7% across Regional Vic.).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Baw Baw Region is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 20.6% 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 Mount Baw Baw Region tracks closely with regional benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 3.5 percentage points from Regional Vic.. The median age is calculated at 48 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, matching the 2021 Census outcome while standing 5 years older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and above the national Census median of 38. Residents in the 45 - 64 age bracket have decreased from 30.5% at the census to an estimated 26.9%. Long-term projections to 2041 suggest persons aged 25 - 44 will generate the bulk of local population growth, expanding by 260 residents (20%) to 1,584, while older working-age cohorts, young retirees, children, and younger adults are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Baw Baw Region
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 | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 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 — 79 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,585 at the 2021 Census → 6,762 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 (205011077). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.