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Mount Waverley - North has an estimated 17,539 residents, up from 16,073 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,466 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 265 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.5% of that increase. That puts 2,707 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the resident count in Mount Waverley - North reaches roughly 17,539 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,466 people (9.1%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 16,073 people. This trend is established through the ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,492 as of June 2025 alongside 265 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With this demographic scale, density stands at 2,706 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile among assessed national districts by AreaSearch. The area's 9.1% growth post-census sits within 0.4 percentage points of Victoria's overall rate (9.5%), reflecting sound demographic momentum.
Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating around 94.5% of total net additions across recent cycles. Projections for each SA2 area utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For territories missing from this release, figures rely on the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA estimates, modified through weighted aggregation mapping population change from LGA down to SA2 zones. In addition, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these models are incorporated across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, local demographic trends are forecast to track above the national median, expanding by 3,268 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which represents an overall gain of 18.4% across the 16 years.
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672 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Waverley - North over the past five years, an average of 134 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 135 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning permits across Mount Waverley - North have averaged roughly 134 residential properties per year, generating 672 homes over the past 5 financial years. With an influx of 1.2 new residents per year per completed home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the local sector demonstrates sound alignment between market demand and construction volume, reinforcing market stability. New builds carry an average construction valuation of $804,000, underscoring a strong developer orientation toward upmarket and premium residential offerings. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $4.4 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential landscape.
Compared with Greater Melbourne, development activity in Mount Waverley - North is elevated (48.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving healthy market availability while bolstering existing asset values. Recent residential output is split between 52.0% detached dwellings and 48.0% townhouses or apartments, showcasing an evolving blend of medium and high-density choices spanning varied price points, ranging from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This marks a clear pivot away from the established stock (currently 72.0% houses), reflecting tighter land supply alongside shifts toward low-maintenance living and the demand for more varied, economical housing. The suburb records around 155 people per dwelling approval, highlighting an expanding construction sector. Projections indicate that Mount Waverley - North will accommodate an additional 3,221 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on ongoing construction activity, future residential additions appear well positioned to satisfy population needs, fostering favourable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mount Waverley - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Waverley - North, worth an estimated $224 million. A further 140 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $192.8 billion. 40 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Strategic infrastructure projects, local planning frameworks, and capital investments play an essential role in guiding local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 significant initiatives likely to influence the immediate area. Notable developments include the 151-161 Forster Road Industrial Development, the Mount Waverley North Primary School Upgrade and Modernisation, the East Burwood Reserve Master Plan Implementation, and the Mount Waverley Activity Centre Structure Plan.
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170 Highbury Road Medical, Childcare and Residential Development
A 3-storey mixed-use development featuring a medical centre for up to 22 practitioners, a 128-place childcare centre, ground floor cafe, and 12 residential apartments over basement parking.
Mount Waverley Reserve Masterplan & Pavilion Upgrade
An $11M multi-stage sports reserve renewal featuring a modern double-storey sporting pavilion, reconstructed 115-space car park, sports field lighting upgrades, and enhanced active recreation facilities for local sports clubs and the community.
East Burwood Reserve Master Plan Implementation
Council-endorsed (Oct 2023) master plan to progressively renew East Burwood Reserve over 15 years (2023-2038), comprising 36 actions across pavilions, ovals, athletics and cycling facilities, tennis courts, a shared path circuit, municipal play space, youth area, dog park, landscape and WSUD features. The South Oval renewal was completed in June 2025. Construction begins April 2026 on the South Pavilion redevelopment (two-storey rebuild, $5.5 million Council commitment matched by Federal Thriving Suburbs Program funding, completion expected April 2027) and on new multipurpose training nets (completion expected October 2026).Design and planning are underway for a major redevelopment of the Nunawading Indoor Sports Centre within the reserve, backed by a $45 million Federal election commitment and up to $35 million from Council, against a total estimated cost of around $100-110 million to deliver 10 new indoor courts. Roadway and car parking upgrades remain in planning.
Mount Waverley North Primary School Upgrade and Modernisation
Major upgrade and modernisation of Mount Waverley North Primary School. The project is now funded with a total budget of AUD 10.66 million following the 2026-27 Victorian State Budget. Planned works include construction of a new competition grade gymnasium and improvements to learning facilities. The project remains in the planning phase, with completion forecast for Q4 2028.
Suburban Rail Loop East
SRL East is delivering 26km of twin underground rail tunnels and six new underground stations connecting Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood, and Box Hill[cite: 1]. Major construction and site preparation are active across all station sites, with tunnel boring machines launching from the Burwood site[cite: 1]. The new orbital rail line will connect major educational, health, and commercial precincts while integrating with existing regional and metropolitan rail networks[cite: 1]. Trains are scheduled to commence passenger operations by 2035[cite: 1].
Mount Waverley Reserve Masterplan Implementation
Implementation of the Mount Waverley Reserve masterplan including upgraded sporting facilities, pavilions, and recreational infrastructure.
Syndal Place Townhouses
A unique and opulent grouping of 9 architecturally built townhomes, each ideally integrating modern, deliberately planned interiors with top-notch fittings. Designed by Jesse Ant Architects in an A-Grade location close to Syndal Village.
Waverley Rail Trail Extension
The City of Monash, funded by a Victorian Government active transport grant, is delivering a 3-metre wide shared path to close the missing link in the Waverley Rail Trail between Jordanville and Mount Waverley railway stations, along the north side of Windsor Avenue. The project includes new lighting, fencing along the rail corridor, and additional safety measures at driveways and road crossings. Community consultation ran in early 2025 with strong support, and construction is underway, with delivery continuing through 2026.
9,580 residents of Mount Waverley - North are employed, from a labour force of 9,715. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 66.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,119, about 81% 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 Waverley - North features a well-educated labor pool where professional services hold considerable weight, an unemployment rate of just 1.4%, and 4.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 9,580 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.4% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (66.2% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 41.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Resident employment centers heavily around professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Specialization in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, capturing an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, the construction sector is less prominent, employing only 6.4% of Mount Waverley - North's workforce compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between local Census job counts and resident workers highlights the community's primarily residential profile with comparatively few local workplaces. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, local jobs grew by 4.7% while the labour force expanded by 4.6%, lowering the jobless rate by 0.1 percentage points. By contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labour force increase by 2.3%, and unemployment lift by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking perspectives are provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from Mar-26. These five and ten-year industry outlooks have been applied to the local workforce composition to project potential trajectory patterns. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations are marked. Applying these sector-specific models to Mount Waverley - North's industry mix yields an estimated local job increase of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population trends).
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Median household income in Mount Waverley - North is $2,049 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $797 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,739 a year against an average of $75,402. 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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According to aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Mount Waverley - North SA2 recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $54,739 alongside an average of $75,402. While these levels exceed national averages, they contrast with Greater Melbourne medians of $57,688 and averages of $75,164. Factoring in 9.62% Wage Price Index movement since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $60,005 (median) and $82,656 (average) as of March 2026. On a national scale, Census figures place household income at the 68th percentile ($2,049 weekly), with personal earnings at the 49th percentile.
Earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 form the primary band, comprising 28.5% of residents (4,998 people), mirroring metropolitan patterns where 32.8% fall within this bracket. An extensive upper-income cohort (32.7% above $3,000/week) highlights significant local purchasing power. Residential accommodation outlays absorb 15.2% of income, yet solid overall earnings sustain disposable income at the 70th percentile, placing the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Waverley - North had 5,683 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 22% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $485 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the housing profile of Mount Waverley - North consists of 71.9% houses and 28.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), whereas Greater Melbourne registers 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably higher locally at 43.2% than the metropolitan baseline, with remaining properties either mortgaged (31.9%) or rented (24.9%). Median monthly home loan repayments stand at $2,600 compared to $2,000 across Greater Melbourne, while median weekly rent is $485 against the metropolitan figure of $390. Across Australia, repayments in Mount Waverley - North exceed the national median of $1,863, with rental costs likewise surpassing the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Waverley - North counted 5,683 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,201 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the overwhelming majority of domestic units at 77.8%, consisting of 41.4% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.2%, split between single-person households at 18.8% and group households at 3.4%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.5% of adults in Mount Waverley - North hold a university qualification, including 29.6% with a bachelor degree and 16.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 4,318 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,129 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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Academic credentials in Mount Waverley - North are exceptionally strong, with 49.5% of persons aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 29.8% across the broader SA4 region and 30.4% Australia-wide. This strong educational profile provides an excellent foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 29.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational training accounts for 20.5% among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (10.0%). Community participation in study is pronounced, with 31.9% of the population attending an educational institution. Among these, primary schooling accounts for 9.1%, secondary education represents 8.9%, and 8.3% are engaged in higher tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Mount Waverley - North reaches 54 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 includes 54 operating transit stops in Mount Waverley - North, composed of bus routes. Across these locations, 8 separate routes deliver a total of 5,353 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is convenient, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop measuring 299 meters. As an established residential district, work journeys are largely outward-bound, led by private car travel at 85%, followed by 9% using rail transit. Households hold an average of 1.4 vehicles. In addition, 41.1% of workers indicated working from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service averages 764 trips per day, translating to roughly 99 weekly trips per stop across the network.
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75.5% of residents in Mount Waverley - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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 across Mount Waverley - North highlight strong overall well-being, evidenced by AreaSearch metrics on chronic illnesses and mortality rates that demonstrate exceptionally low disease prevalence across age categories, while private health insurance uptake is extensive at approximately 57% of the total population (~9,927 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread chronic conditions locally, impacting 6.1 and 5.9% of the population, respectively, while 75.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% regionally across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 18.1% of the community (3,178 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%.
Overall senior health measures remain very positive, though they sit lower in national rankings than the general local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.0% of Mount Waverley - North residents were born overseas and 52.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (24.6%) and English (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mount Waverley - North features substantial cultural diversity, with 52.5% of households speaking a non-English language at home and 51.0% of residents having been born overseas. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation at 38.7% of the population. Notably, Buddhism exhibits significant local concentration at 7.9%, compared with 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on parents' birthplaces), the most prevalent group in Mount Waverley - North is Chinese at 24.6%, far exceeding the regional benchmark of 6.5%. English ancestry represents 15.0% (below the 20.1% regional level) and Australian accounts for 12.5% (under the metropolitan mark of 18.4%).
Other cultural communities also show notable variations: Sri Lankan background stands at 2.2% locally (versus 0.8% regionally), Greek represents 4.7% (versus 2.7%), and Korean accounts for 1.5% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Waverley - North is 40. 28.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Mount Waverley - North aligns closely with Greater Melbourne, showing a maximum variance of 6.0 percentage points across the four primary age brackets. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, matching the 2021 Census result and standing 3 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that Census. The middle-aged and mature demographic (45 - 64) has shifted from 25.8% at Census time to 24.2%. Looking to 2041, older cohorts (65+) will drive most demographic growth, expanding by 1,244 residents (39%) to reach 4,422.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Waverley - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 265 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,073 at the 2021 Census → 17,539 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 (212051323). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.