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Mount Martha has an estimated 20,161 residents, up from 19,846 at the 2021 Census — a change of 315 people, or 1.6%. 104 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 667 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident population of Mount Martha stands at approximately 20,161 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 315 residents (1.6%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 19,846 people. This updated figure is derived from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 20,161 alongside 104 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The resulting population density is 667 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living conditions and available capacity for future expansion. The community's 1.6% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 benchmark (2.0%) by merely 0.4 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary contributor to local population expansion, accounting for virtually all inbound growth in recent times. SA2-level projections utilized by AreaSearch stem from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets using 2022 as their baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures incorporate 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-cohort growth trends derived from these aggregated series are likewise applied to all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, the statistical area is slated for demographic gains surpassing the national median, with forward-looking ERP estimates indicating an expansion of 3,085 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 15.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
321 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Martha over the past five years, an average of 64 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% 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 Mount Martha have averaged approximately 64 dwellings annually, accumulating to 321 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. With merely 0.3 new residents added per approved dwelling annually between FY-22 and FY-26, housing creation has outpaced demographic expansion, widening options for buyers and accommodating faster population growth than currently projected. The mean construction cost for these new dwellings stands at $1,074,000, underscoring a prominent orientation toward upscale, higher-tier residential projects. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $10.1 million during this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of non-residential building.
Per capita building volume in Mount Martha reaches approximately 65% of the Greater Melbourne average and places the suburb in the 30th percentile among nationally tracked locations, constraining new supply and bolstering buyer interest in established homes. This subdued pipeline sits below the national benchmark, reflecting the mature character of the neighborhood alongside potential zoning and planning boundaries. Detached houses account for 77.0% of recent approvals, while attached housing forms 23.0%, reinforcing the dominant low-density environment that appeals to buyers seeking larger allotments. The presence of roughly 475 people per approved dwelling highlights an exceptionally tranquil, low-intensity development climate. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, Mount Martha's community is set to expand by 3,085 persons through to 2041. Given the prevailing pace of construction, local dwelling completions could lag behind demand, creating tighter market conditions and upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mount Martha
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Martha, worth an estimated $119 million. A further 125 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.8 billion. 26 are already under construction and 59 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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Local growth and property market conditions are heavily influenced by the progression of public capital works and community planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified 7 specific projects with the potential to influence the local area. Among the key developments are the Mount Martha North Foreshore Toilet Renewal, the Briars Wildlife Sanctuary Expansion, the Briars Class A Recycled Water Project, and the Mount Martha Village Parking and Footpath Upgrade, Watson Road, with further detail outlined in the summary schedule.
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Briars Wildlife Sanctuary Expansion
Expansion of the Briars Wildlife Sanctuary in Mount Martha from 90 to 130 hectares, jointly funded by the Victorian Government Regional Tourism Investment Fund and Mornington Peninsula Shire at a 3:1 ratio. Key deliverables include 2.5km of additional predator-proof fencing, 7,000+ indigenous plant installations, an accessible 2.5km connecting trail network, boardwalk maintenance, interpretive and wayfinding signage, and a main access road upgrade. The project also supports the Ark Program for reintroduction of locally endangered and extinct species, including the Mount Martha Bundy tree and southern brown bandicoots.A heritage homestead restoration (separately funded at $950,000) is also underway, with reopening to the public anticipated in 2026. Future sanctuary phases will include Wildlife Wonders and Sanctuary Dreaming overnight Indigenous-led experiences.
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.
Mount Martha North Foreshore Toilet Renewal
Renewal of toilet facilities including accessible car parking, paving, picnic facilities, and landscaping to meet community needs sustainably at Mount Martha North Foreshore.
Briars Class A Recycled Water Project
Capital works project to supply Class A recycled water to The Briars conservation park at Mount Martha, reducing reliance on potable water for land pastures and irrigation. South East Water will supply and maintain pipeline infrastructure connecting to storage tanks at The Briars under a commercial agreement with Mornington Peninsula Shire. Stage one delivers the pipeline from the Mt Martha Water Recycling Plant to support the Green Dreaming regenerative agriculture and horticultural demonstration project, wildlife sanctuary expansion, and a vineyard test site.Stage two extends the pipeline across Nepean Highway to irrigate Mace Oval, Ferrero Oval, Citation Oval, and the Shire Cemetery. Total pipeline capacity is 200 megalitres per year. The project has been placed on hold pending completion of a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) following the discovery of culturally significant artefacts near the site.
Mount Martha Village Parking and Footpath Upgrade, Watson Road
Upgrade of the Mount Martha village area including improvements to parking facilities and footpath renewal along Watson Road to enhance community access, pedestrian safety, and village amenity.
Forest Drive and Nepean Highway Intersection Upgrade
Intersection upgrade including installation of new traffic lights, widened lanes, pedestrian crossings, bike lane improvements with green surfacing, upgraded bus stops with new shelters and platforms, vehicle pick-up and drop-off area, flashing advance warning signs, safety barriers, and landscaping works. The project addresses safety concerns following 10 crashes in 10 years including one fatality.
Saltwater Estate
Boutique residential development featuring 47 homes with 2, 3 and 4 bedroom designs, communal BBQ area, ample parking, and pedestrian access. Includes turn-key inclusions package with stainless steel appliances, Caesar stone benchtops, split system air conditioning, and quality landscaping in a premium Mount Martha location.
Saltwater Mount Martha
Saltwater Mount Martha is a boutique residential townhouse development situated within proximity to Bentons Square Shopping Centre. The project delivered modern multi-storey townhouses featuring open-plan living, private courtyards, Caesarstone finishes, and landscaped surrounds. Construction was finalized with residences sold off-the-plan and occupied.
10,395 residents of Mount Martha are employed, from a labour force of 10,565. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 62.8%. 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 16,462, 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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Mount Martha features a highly educated labor force with strong representation in essential service industries and a very low unemployment rate of 1.6%, alongside relatively stable employment conditions throughout the previous year. As of March 2026, the number of residents employed stands at 10,395, while the local unemployment rate sits at 3.2% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. Despite this positive outlook, workforce participation lags considerably behind the metro area, reaching only 62.8% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census data reveals that a substantial 31.1% of residents engage in remote work, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
The primary employment sectors among local workers comprise health care & social assistance, construction, alongside education & training. Construction represents a major local specialization, engaging workers at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the transport, postal & warehousing industry is less prominent, employing only 2.1% of local workers versus 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. Given its predominantly residential profile, the locality generates fewer on-site jobs relative to its residing workforce, as demonstrated by the variance between local working and residential populations in Census figures. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 0.4% while total employed persons rose by 0.3%, maintaining a stable unemployment level. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% lift in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage points increase in joblessness. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends across five- and ten-year time horizons. Nationally, employment is anticipated to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these national sector trajectories to the local occupational breakdown points to an expected increase in local resident employment of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing a weighted baseline model for illustration rather than a localized population forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Martha is $2,097 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $846 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,136 a year against an average of $86,735. The average runs 55% 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that the median income among Mount Martha SA2 taxpayers reached $56,136, with the average income standing at $86,735. These figures place the area well above national benchmarks, while across Greater Melbourne the corresponding median was $57,688 and the average was $75,164. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of $61,536 and an average of $95,079 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census ranks the area's personal, family, and household earnings around the 65th percentile across the country.
Weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999 form the largest local group, encompassing 29.7% of residents (5,987 people) compared to 32.8% across the broader region, while an impressive 32.4% receive weekly incomes exceeding $3,000. Residents retain 86.7% of their earnings once mortgage and rental obligations are met, underscoring strong disposable income, while the local SEIFA score places the community in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Martha had 7,022 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $496 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. 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 local housing stock in Mount Martha consisted of 84.3% separate houses and 15.7% multi-unit, attached, or alternative dwellings, compared against 67.9% standalone houses and 32.1% higher-density dwellings across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Outright home ownership stood at 43.9%, well above metropolitan levels, with the remaining tenure distributed between mortgaged properties (43.5%) and rental housing (12.5%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the locality were $2,167 compared to $2,000 across metropolitan Melbourne, whereas median weekly rents sat at $496 against the metropolitan benchmark of $390.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage outlays are higher than the national median of $1,863, and rental payments comfortably exceed the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Martha counted 7,022 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 21% 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 arrangements constitute 78.2% of households locally, made up of couples with children (37.5%), couples without children (31.1%), and single parent families (9.1%). The remaining 21.8% consist of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 20.8% alongside group households at 1.0%. The local median household size stands at 2.7 people, marginally higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.3% of adults in Mount Martha hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 21.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,189 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,089 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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Tertiary attainment levels in Mount Martha sit below broader metropolitan standards, with 29.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a university degree versus 37.0% throughout Greater Melbourne, indicating scope for further educational expansion. Bachelor-level credentials represent the largest university-qualified group at 20.1%, with postgraduate degrees accounting for 5.3% and graduate diplomas comprising 3.9%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including 21.8% with certificates and 14.4% holding advanced diplomas. Community participation in formal study is strong, with 29.9% of local residents actively engaged in an educational course.
Primary school attendees account for 10.9% of the population, secondary students represent 9.7%, and 3.9% of locals are enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Martha reaches 78 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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The public transit network within Mount Martha encompasses 78 stops operating across local bus routes. These stops are served by 4 distinct bus routes providing a total of 1,920 weekly scheduled trips. Local transit accessibility is favourable, with residents situated an average of 341 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel out of the area for employment, with private motor vehicles being the main travel method at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per private dwelling, exceeding the regional baseline. Furthermore, 31.1% of employed persons were working from home at the time of the 2021 Census, a figure subject to the context of pandemic restrictions.
Transit services operate at an overall frequency of 274 scheduled trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 24 departures per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.7% of residents in Mount Martha report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% 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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Evaluation of morbidity and mortality statistics by AreaSearch demonstrates favourable health indicators across Mount Martha, featuring a below-average incidence of chronic illnesses across the overall populace and rates near national norms for senior cohorts. Private health insurance participation is elevated, covering approximately 63% of the resident community (12,761 people), which surpasses both the Greater Melbourne mark of 56.7% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent reported conditions locally, diagnosed in 9.1 and 7.7% of the populace respectively, while 67.7% of residents reported no chronic ailments, compared to 72.6% regionally.
Health standards among residents under 65 outperform broader averages. Residents aged 65 and over account for 27.1% of the community (5,465 people), substantially exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%. While senior health outcomes remain above typical benchmarks, their comparative national standing is lower than that of younger local age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Martha is largely Australian-born, at 79.1% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.1%) and Australian (25.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mount Martha exhibits lower cultural diversity relative to broader metropolitan norms, with Australian-born residents making up 79.1% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 91.2%, and 94.9% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 47.1% of the local population. Meanwhile, the Jewish community represents 0.3% of the local population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Parental heritage records indicate that English ancestry is the most common background in Mount Martha at 34.1%, notably exceeding the 20.1% regional baseline, followed by Australian ancestry at 25.8% (against 18.4% regionally) and Irish background at 9.7%.
Further notable ancestral representations include Scottish heritage at 9.5% (versus 5.6% across Greater Melbourne), Dutch heritage at 1.9% (versus 1.2%), and Welsh heritage at 0.7% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Martha is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 18.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Mount Martha is heavily weighted towards older demographics compared to the surrounding region. As of August 2026 estimates, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 27.1% of all residents, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 constitute just 14.0%, in contrast to the regional average of 32.1%. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 46, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 9 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and well above the national median of 38 recorded in the same Census.
Since the Census, the senior and retiree demographic has expanded from 23.8% to 27.1%. Projections to 2041 anticipate that the 65+ age category will absorb the majority of local population gains, growing by 2,712 residents (50%) to 8,178, whereas younger adult and child cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Martha
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 8 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 — 104 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,846 at the 2021 Census → 20,161 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 (214021382). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.