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Mount Eliza has an estimated 19,110 residents, up from 18,734 at the 2021 Census — a change of 376 people, or 2.0%. That puts 823 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Mount Eliza stands at approximately 19,110 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 376 people (2.0%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 18,734 people. Such growth has been determined by combining the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 19,110 with 73 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. Population density currently sits at 823 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the local 2.0% increase recorded since the Census trails the wider SA4 region (3.3%) by only 1.3 percentage points, indicating solid underlying expansion.
This inward shift was almost entirely propelled by overseas migration, representing virtually the exclusive contributor to demographic expansion in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, anchored to a 2022 baseline. Where local coverage is absent, figures draw upon 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted through weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 geographies. Between 2032 and 2041, age-specific growth rates derived from these models are similarly applied across all territories. Moving forward, Mount Eliza is slated to experience demographic growth placing it marginally below the median of regions monitored by AreaSearch, with an expected expansion of 1,885 persons through to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative rise of 9.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
273 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Eliza over the past five years, an average of 54 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 55 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals across Mount Eliza have averaged approximately 54 new homes annually, amounting to 273 homes in aggregate. Against a backdrop of population contraction, this flow of new supply has reasonably matched local demand to provide sufficient buyer choice, with newly sanctioned residences carrying an average estimated construction cost of $1,071,000, signaling a clear developer focus on the high-end, luxury market. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $45.4 million in the current financial year, underscoring solid activity in non-residential property development. Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential approvals in Mount Eliza run at approximately two-thirds the metropolitan pace, positioning the suburb in the 45th percentile across the country; this constrained building volume curbs purchaser selection while reinforcing demand across existing housing stock.
These below-average figures nationwide reflect the mature urban footprint of the locality alongside potential planning constraints. Detached houses constitute 87.0% of recent residential approvals, while townhouses or apartments make up 13.0%, reinforcing the low-density urban landscape and appealing to purchasers seeking generous allotment sizes. The presence of roughly 324 people per approved dwelling underscores the quiet, restrained pace of property development. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, Mount Eliza is forecast to add 1,885 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well positioned to comfortably absorb projected demand, creating favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling residential expansion beyond existing demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mount Eliza
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 Mount Eliza, worth an estimated $331 million. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.5 billion. 28 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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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The growth and economic trajectory of a region are heavily guided by civil infrastructure, public works, and planning developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 6 projects anticipated to influence the local area. Prominent among these works are Mount Eliza: Canadian Bay Carpark, Mount Eliza Landfill Capping Rehabilitation Works, Mount Eliza: Emil Madsen Reserve - East Pavilion, and Moondah Mansion Retirement Village, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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Moondah Mansion Retirement Village
Ryman Healthcare received planning approval via VCAT to redevelop the historic Moondah Estate into an integrated retirement village and aged care community. The master plan centres on the restoration of the 1888 heritage-listed Moondah Mansion, incorporating 104 independent apartments, 27 assisted-living suites, and a 60-bed aged care home providing specialist dementia care. Community amenities include a cafe, indoor swimming pool, gym, cinema, and extensive landscaped grounds overlooking Port Phillip Bay.
Mount Eliza: Emil Madsen Reserve - East Pavilion
A new single-storey sports pavilion at Emil Madsen Reserve, catering for the Mount Eliza Soccer Club, Junior Football Club, Cricket Club and Football Netball Club. The approximately 800 sqm East Pavilion includes six change rooms, umpire rooms, unisex and all-access public toilets, storage areas, a medical room, offices, a kitchen with servery, meeting rooms, a central social space and a new carpark. The project is fully funded by a $15 million federal government grant secured to deliver Stage 1 of the Emil Madsen Reserve Master Plan.The construction contract was awarded to McCorkell Constructions at Council's June 2025 meeting; site establishment is complete and bulk earthworks are underway, with completion anticipated around late 2026.
Mount Eliza: Canadian Bay Carpark
This project will update and renew the existing Canadian Bay carpark to enhance visitor experience, public safety, and access to all at Canadian Bay and Half Moon Bay, which experience high levels of visitation, especially during peak summer season. The existing infrastructure is aged and in need of renewal.
Mount Eliza Landfill Capping Rehabilitation Works
Rehabilitation of the closed landfill cap and stormwater system across North and South Regional Parks in Mount Eliza. The works include cap thickening, stormwater swale construction, outfall infrastructure, and extensive revegetation to ensure full EPA Victoria compliance.
Mount Eliza: Blackspot Program - Mount Eliza Way
This project improves pedestrian safety along Mount Eliza Way by converting zebra crossings to raised wombat crossings, reducing the speed limit to 40km/h, installing electronic variable speed signs, flashing pedestrian signals, painted pavement markings, constructing a refuge island, and upgrading lighting.
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.
59 Culcairn Drive Townhouse Development - Frankston South
A permit-approved 4-unit townhouse development on a 1,177sqm site in Frankston South. The project provides quality medium-density housing with 3-bedroom dwellings in a leafy suburban setting close to schools, parks, and Frankston amenities. Property recently sold in November 2024 with planning permits in place for construction.
Towerhill Road Schools Precinct Shared Path
Upgrade of approximately 1km of existing footpath into a wider shared user path along Towerhill Road between Overport Road and Frankston-Flinders Road. The active transport project enhances safety and connectivity for students and local residents walking and cycling to surrounding schools and community facilities.
9,752 residents of Mount Eliza are employed, from a labour force of 9,864. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 63.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,394, about 86% 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 Eliza possesses a highly qualified workforce with considerable concentration in professional services, negligible joblessness sitting at 1.1%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,752, with local unemployment sitting 3.6% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, despite a comparatively subdued labor force participation rate (63.9% versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate that 39.6% of workers operated from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary employment sectors among local workers comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The community exhibits a notable concentration in education & training, where its share of employment reaches 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises merely 2.2% of local workers relative to 5.2% across the wider region. Given its predominantly residential fabric, the suburb provides comparatively few local jobs, as highlighted by the disparity between resident workers and local employment opportunities in Census records. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.4% alongside a 0.3% increase in the labor force, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered job growth of 2.1% and workforce growth of 2.3%, generating a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader labor trends are illustrated by national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26, which map five- and ten-year sectoral outlooks against the local occupational structure. Countrywide employment is slated to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectories vary considerably. Projecting these industry-level figures across Mount Eliza's local workforce profile suggests employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (calculated via simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes, excluding localized population projections).
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Median household income in Mount Eliza is $2,547 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $966 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,743 a year against an average of $104,226. The average runs 66% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Analysis of postcode ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the Mount Eliza SA2 generated a median taxpayer income of $62,743 and an average income of $104,226. These figures place the suburb within the top percentile across the nation, well above the Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $68,779 (median) and $114,253 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household earnings ranked in the 91st percentile nationally ($2,547 weekly).
The dominant income tier consists of 5,580 residents earning $4000+ weekly (29.2%), contrasting with the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 32.8%. Substantial local wealth is demonstrated by 42.6% of residents taking home over $3,000 per week, underpinning demand for high-end retail and services. Furthermore, households retain 87.6% of income after servicing housing costs, highlighting robust discretionary capacity and placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Eliza had 6,271 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 4% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $512 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Mount Eliza is made up of 91.8% standalone houses and 8.2% other housing formats (encompassing semi-detached residences, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Greater Melbourne profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 46.2%, considerably surpassing metropolitan averages, while mortgaged properties represent 45.2% and rental dwellings account for 8.6%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments average $2,600 compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent reaches $512 versus $390 regionally. Across Australia, Mount Eliza's housing costs remain elevated against national medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Eliza counted 6,271 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 17% 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 vast majority of local living arrangements at 82.2%, comprising couples with children (44.0%), couples without children (30.2%), and single parent families (7.7%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 17.8%, consisting of lone person households (16.9%) and group households (1.0%). The median household size is 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.9% of adults in Mount Eliza hold a university qualification, including 25.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 16.9% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,974 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,109 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment across Mount Eliza outpaces surrounding regions by a wide margin, with 37.9% of persons aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 23.5% across the SA4 region and 25.0% across the SA3 area, positioning the workforce favorably for professional, knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Technical qualifications are also widespread, with 30.5% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (16.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 31.6% of the population actively enrolled in education.
Within this cohort, 11.6% attend primary school, 10.5% are in secondary education, and 4.7% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Eliza reaches 31 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 670 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 transportation infrastructure in Mount Eliza includes 31 bus stops serviced across 5 separate routes, delivering 1,837 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is comparatively limited, with typical residential proximity to the closest stop standing at 669 meters. As an established residential community, external commuting is the norm, with private car travel dominating at 94%. Household motor vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above metropolitan levels. Additionally, working from home was recorded by 39.6% of workers at the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting contemporary COVID-19 circumstances. Across all transit services, schedules deliver an average of 262 daily trips, translating to approximately 59 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.5% of residents in Mount Eliza report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 73.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Mount Eliza exhibits exceptional health indicators based on AreaSearch assessments of chronic illness rates and mortality, featuring very low illness rates across all age brackets and an extraordinarily high private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 73% (13,969 people). In comparison, coverage stands at 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationally. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions within the suburb, diagnosed in 7.8% and 7.0% of the population, respectively, while 71.5% of residents reported no chronic health issues, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The working-age population demonstrates robust health with minimal chronic conditions.
Older residents aged 65 and over total 4,571 people, making up 23.9% of the population against 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, with seniors maintaining strong health outcomes that align with broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Eliza is largely Australian-born, at 77.0% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.8%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mount Eliza exhibits a relatively uniform cultural demographic, with 77.0% of residents Australian-born, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 93.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity constitutes the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 46.6% of the community. In contrast, Judaism accounts for 0.3% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds among Mount Eliza residents are English at 33.8% (above the 20.1% regional figure), Australian at 25.3% (surpassing the regional 18.4%), and Irish at 9.3%. Notable variations are also observed among other lineages, with Scottish background recorded at 9.1% (versus 5.6% regionally), Dutch at 1.7% (versus 1.2%), and Welsh at 0.7% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Eliza is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 17.6% 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 demographic structure of Mount Eliza clearly highlights its reputation as a lifestyle and retirement enclave. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 23.9% of the community compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 13.6% versus a regional share of 32.1%. The estimated median age sits at 45 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and exceeding both the metropolitan median of 37 and the national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
Following the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults declined from 16.3% to an estimated 13.6%. By 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive local growth, increasing by 1,658 (36%) to reach 6,229, whereas child, youth, and young to middle-aged demographics are anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Eliza
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 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 Sep 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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,734 at the 2021 Census → 19,110 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 (214021381). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.