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Mount Dandenong - Olinda has an estimated 9,587 residents, down from 9,706 at the 2021 Census — a change of 119 people, or 1.2%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 117 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 by AreaSearch, the resident population of Mount Dandenong - Olinda stands at approximately 9,587 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 119 individuals (1.2%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,706 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 9,587 from June 2025 alongside 26 validated new addresses registered after the Census. With these figures, the density of the region is 117 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future housing expansion. The primary contributor to population increases in recent times was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 73.2% of the total gains.
AreaSearch incorporates regional projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as their baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted system to aggregate local government growth figures down to the SA2 level. The age bracket growth rates calculated from these models are also projected forward for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future expectations suggest growth will track in the lowest quartile of Australian statistics, with the local population projected to increase by 186 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a long-term expansion of 1.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Dandenong - Olinda over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 0.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of 6 new home approvals have been granted annually in Mount Dandenong - Olinda, resulting in a total of 33 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26 period, 7 approvals have been logged. As the population has contracted recently, the supply of housing has kept pace with demand, ensuring a balanced market with sufficient options for purchasers, while newly approved builds carry an average construction value of $689,000, indicating that builders are concentrating on the high-end residential market. Commercial approvals have accounted for $1.7 million during this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential profile of the locality.
Compared to the wider Greater Melbourne region, development activity in Mount Dandenong - Olinda is extremely low, sitting at 83.0% below regional average per person. This limited construction pace generally supports demand and values for existing properties. The rate of new building is also below national benchmarks, pointing to a mature market and potential planning or environmental restrictions. All recent residential approvals have been for standalone houses, maintaining the low-density character of the suburb and attracting buyers seeking space. The quiet nature of local construction is highlighted by the ratio of 1399 people in the area per dwelling approval. Long-term forecasts indicate that Mount Dandenong - Olinda will add 186 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Current home construction is tracking in line with this projected growth, though house hunters may experience heightened competition as the resident base grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mount Dandenong - Olinda
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Dandenong - Olinda, worth an estimated $19 million. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.6 billion. 14 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning decisions play a key role in regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 26 projects that are likely to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Six Senses Resort And Spa At Burnham Beeches, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road Landslide Repair Works, the Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program, and the Sherbrooke Children's Centre Services, with details on the most relevant works provided below.
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Six Senses Resort And Spa At Burnham Beeches
$100-million transformed Burnham Beeches into Australia's first Six Senses resort, offering 43-room hotel, wellness retreat, restaurant, bar, and 39 luxury glamping spots for a total of 82 accommodations.
Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program
Nature conservation and biodiversity protection initiatives under the Yarra Ranges Nature Plan 2024-2034, including fox control programs, vegetation management, and climate change adaptation measures across the Dandenong Ranges.
Sherbrooke Children's Centre Services
Ongoing community programs and activities supporting families through all stages of life, including Best Start program and children's services. Part of Yarra Ranges Council's $17 million community services budget allocation.
Mount Dandenong Tourist Road Landslide Repair Works
Critical repair works to address landslide damage caused by severe weather in July 2024. Works include geotechnical stabilization, drainage infrastructure upgrades, and road surface restoration to restore full safety and functionality.
Mount Dandenong Tourist Road Safety Improvements
Road safety upgrades including sealed 1.5m-wide shoulders on uphill sections, drainage improvements, surface upgrades, and bus stop enhancements. Project designed to reduce conflicts between vehicles and cyclists while improving overall road safety.
Angliss Hospital Expansion
A $112 million major redevelopment featuring a new four-storey, all-electric tower. The expansion delivers a 32-bed inpatient unit, four state-of-the-art operating theatres, a new central sterile supply department, and expanded outpatient and allied health services. Major structural works were completed in July 2025, and the project is currently in the fit-out and final construction phase to increase surgical capacity for the Knox and Yarra Ranges communities.
Yarra Ranges Council Drainage Infrastructure Program
Comprehensive drainage and stormwater management improvements across the municipality, including upgrades to aging infrastructure, flood risk assessments, and climate change adaptation measures. Budget allocation of $16.2 million over six years.
Mountain Highway Logistics Hub
Staged development of a major industrial logistics estate on a 16.8 hectare site formerly occupied by GlaxoSmithKline for over 50 years, featuring four separate warehouses totalling up to 50,000 sqm. Stage 1 comprises a purpose-built national head office and distribution centre for CoolDrive Auto Parts, consolidating three Melbourne facilities into one site with automation systems, dedicated dangerous goods and refrigerant stores, and a workshop for the Blanchard Racing Team Supercars program. The development includes a new access road and signalised intersection to Mountain Highway, estate signage, and directional signage.Construction began in July 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony, with the CoolDrive facility targeted for completion around October 2026 and practical completion of Stage 1 expected by late 2026. Future stages will add smaller warehouses of approximately 10,000 sqm each. All warehouses will operate 24/7 once complete, with Stage 1 expected to accommodate up to 225 staff.
5,365 residents of Mount Dandenong - Olinda are employed, from a labour force of 5,531. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,840, about 82% 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 workforce in Mount Dandenong - Olinda is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.0%, and a yearly jobs growth rate estimated at 1.6%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,365, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.8% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while overall labor force participation remains close to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed locals, specifically 37.4%, worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions during the pandemic.
The major employment sectors for residents are education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical. The suburb shows a pronounced concentration in the education & training sector, where the employment share is 1.5 times the wider metropolitan average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented, employing only 2.8% of the local workforce compared to 5.2% in Greater Melbourne. The relationship between the resident labor force and local jobs suggests that the immediate area provides limited employment opportunities within its boundaries. Based on AreaSearch calculations using SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month window saw employment grow by 1.6% while the total labor force grew by 1.8%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment expansion of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, also resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise. Employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 highlight broader trends that could affect Mount Dandenong - Olinda. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential employment paths. While national job numbers are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Weighting these projections against the local workforce structure indicates that employment within Mount Dandenong - Olinda would rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Dandenong - Olinda is $2,102 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $873 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,568 a year against an average of $75,921. 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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Taxpayer statistics for the Mount Dandenong - Olinda SA2 reveal a median income of $57,568 and an average of $75,921, according to postcode data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are elevated on a national scale, comparing to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimated figures are around $63,106 for the median and $83,225 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that local household, family, and personal incomes align with the 67th percentile nationwide.
The largest earnings group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, containing 31.5% of residents (3,019 people), matching the broader metropolitan distribution where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Local affluence is demonstrated by the 31.1% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins strong local demand. Disposable income after housing costs remains high at 86.9% of earnings, indicating significant purchasing power, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Dandenong - Olinda had 3,541 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,028 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. 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 the latest Census, the housing stock in Mount Dandenong - Olinda is dominated by separate houses at 99.1%, with just 0.9% consisting of other formats like semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to Greater Melbourne where separate houses make up 67.9% and alternative dwellings constitute 32.1%. The rate of home ownership is also high at 39.8%, with the remaining properties being purchased via a mortgage (51.8%) or rented (8.5%). Local mortgage costs are higher than the metropolitan average, with a median monthly repayment of $2,028 against Melbourne's $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $400 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Dandenong - Olinda counted 3,541 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 77.9%, consisting of couples with children at 35.9%, couples without children at 32.6%, and single parent households at 8.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.1%, comprising lone person households at 20.2% and group shared houses at 1.9%. The median number of occupants per household is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.5% of adults in Mount Dandenong - Olinda hold a university qualification, including 23.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 854 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,057 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 level of education in Mount Dandenong - Olinda is higher than regional and national averages, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 23.8% in the SA3 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.5% and graduate diplomas at 5.7%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, divided between advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificate qualifications at 19.7%.
A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 27.9% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This cohort includes 9.7% of the population in primary school, 8.0% in high school, and 4.8% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Dandenong - Olinda reaches 135 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 400 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 analysis of public transport infrastructure shows 135 active transit stops in Mount Dandenong - Olinda, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 15 separate routes that handle a combined 1,935 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 402 meters from their nearest transit stop. The area is highly residential, with most workers commuting out of the suburb, and private cars are the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 cars per home, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
The 2021 Census showed that 37.4% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Transit services average 276 daily trips across all active routes, which averages out to about 14 weekly services per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinate of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.1% of residents in Mount Dandenong - Olinda report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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 indicators in Mount Dandenong - Olinda show positive outcomes, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease showing a low rate of common health issues across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 57% of the local population (~5,426 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, affecting 9.0 and 8.9% of the population respectively, while 67.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health markers for working-age residents are typical for the region.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.5% of the population (2,255 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. The health outcomes for this older cohort are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Dandenong - Olinda is largely Australian-born, at 80.9% of residents, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (24.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mount Dandenong - Olinda has a lower level of cultural diversity compared to wider metropolitan averages, with 80.9% of the population born in Australia, 91.1% holding citizenship, and 93.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 31.7% of residents. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents locally compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Mount Dandenong - Olinda are English at 30.9% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 24.5%, also exceeding the metropolitan average of 18.4%, and Scottish at 9.9%.
Other notable ethnic ancestries present in the area include Dutch at 2.8% (compared to 1.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Dandenong - Olinda is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 17.4% 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 residents in Mount Dandenong - Olinda is 45 years, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Melbourne metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (14.1%) and a lower proportion in the 25 - 34 bracket (6.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.3% to 7.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 10.1% to 11.3%.
Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age bracket fell from 8.4% to 6.1%, and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 12.8% to 11.8%. Projections to 2041 show shifts in the age profile, led by a 161% increase in the 85+ cohort, which is expected to rise from 161 to 420 people. Residents aged 65 and over will account for 75% of the total population growth, while the count of residents in both the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 brackets is expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Dandenong - Olinda
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 May 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,706 at the 2021 Census → 9,587 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 (211051282). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.