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Moyne - West has an estimated 10,260 residents, up from 10,014 at the 2021 Census — a change of 246 people, or 2.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 77% of areas nationally. 167 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic assessment from AreaSearch places the population of Moyne - West at approximately 10,260 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 10,014 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 246 people (2.5%). This change is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,246 as of June 2025 alongside 167 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a population density of 5.0 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space per resident. Outperforming the wider SA4 region (0.5%), the 2.5% increase achieved by Moyne - West since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth leader.
The primary catalyst behind these demographic additions has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 63.8% of net population gains over recent intervals. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with a 2022 base year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic modelling. Where local coverage is absent, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting figures through weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort trajectories derived from these aggregations are applied across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Evaluating forward-looking projections under this framework indicates a contraction in the overall resident base, with numbers projected to decrease by 2,960 persons by 2041. In contrast to this broader reduction, expansion is expected within select demographics, most prominently the 85 and over age group, which is forecast to add 54 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
222 new dwellings have been approved in Moyne - West over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% 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 across Moyne - West have averaged roughly 44 residential properties annually, totalling 222 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the ratio of 1.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed suggests balanced supply and demand conditions supporting a stable residential construction environment. New dwellings carry an average construction cost of $613,000, reflecting builder and developer emphasis on higher-end, premium residential stock. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $23.3 million this financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment in the area.
Per capita residential building approvals in Moyne - West track at approximately three-quarters the level recorded across Rest of Vic., placing the locality in the 55th percentile across all areas assessed nationwide. The composition of new residential construction is dominated by detached dwellings at 95.0%, with townhouses or apartments comprising 5.0%, preserving the district's low-density profile and prioritising spacious family housing. Featuring roughly 260 people per dwelling approval, development patterns reinforce the low density urban planning profile of Moyne - West. Given that demographic forecasts indicate a steady or contracting population base, residential demand pressures are expected to ease across Moyne - West, creating favorable conditions for incoming property purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Moyne - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Moyne - West, worth an estimated $911 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22 billion. 27 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Community outcomes and development trajectory in the district are heavily guided by capital works and strategic planning initiatives, with AreaSearch cataloguing a total of 26 projects anticipated to influence the locality. Prominent developments include the Port Fairy Play and Skate, East Beach Upgrades, Rivers Run Estate, and the Port Fairy East Beach Landfill Coastal Adaptation Plan.
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Gipps Street Bridge Replacement
Moyne Shire Council is undertaking planning, detailed design, and investigations for the replacement or major upgrade of the aging timber and steel Gipps Street Bridge spanning the Moyne River. The critical crossing links the Port Fairy town centre to the coastal reserve and eastern beach precinct. Council is pursuing state and federal co-funding to support the comprehensive bridge reconstruction.
Port Fairy East Beach Landfill Coastal Adaptation Plan
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and Moyne Shire Council are developing a long-term Coastal Adaptation Plan (CAP) to manage erosion, inundation and sea level rise risk at two decommissioned landfill sites on East Beach, Port Fairy. Coastal erosion has periodically exposed buried waste, including asbestos sheeting and household rubbish, prompting clean-up responses after storm events. A Site Management Plan guides short-term risk management while the CAP consolidates over a decade of technical studies, engineering assessments and community consultation into a long-term strategic response aligned with Victoria's Resilient Coast framework.The project was allocated 1.5 million AUD in 2019 under the state Sustainability Fund; DEECA is the contracting party engaging Alluvium Consulting to prepare the plan and business case. A Project Control Group with DEECA and Council representation oversees delivery, and the CAP is expected to be finalised by 2026, after which implementation actions and funding pathways will be progressed.
Quality Water for Wannon Program (Port Fairy component)
The Port Fairy Water Treatment Plant upgrade is a key component of the 52.2 million AUD Quality Water for Wannon Program. The project will implement reverse osmosis technology to treat deep groundwater from the Dilwyn Aquifer, significantly reducing mineral salts to improve taste and reduce appliance scaling. As of mid-2026, the project is in the detailed planning phase, with Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMP) under evaluation by the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners.Regulatory approvals, including a development licence exemption from the EPA, are currently being processed to manage environmental risks during the anticipated construction phase.
Port of Port Fairy Master Plan Implementation
Staged implementation of infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Port Fairy based on the 2021 Master Plan. Works include rehabilitation of wharf fenders and walers, timber pile replacement, slipway repairs, dredging of the Moyne River navigation channel, depot repairs, and ongoing improvements to commercial and recreational berthing. The Victorian Government committed $340,000 in September 2024 for fender and waler works, building on $192,000 in earlier timber pile upgrades and $10,000 in slipway repairs. Further investigations and capital works are ongoing to future-proof the port precinct.
Rivers Run Estate
Residential estate proposed at 169A and 183 Princes Highway, Port Fairy. The amended proposal comprises approximately 63 residential lots with a requirement for affordable housing through a Section 173 Agreement. Moyne Shire Council adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C75moyn in January 2024 following an independent Planning Panel recommendation. The amendment has been submitted to the Victorian Minister for Planning for final approval and is awaiting the Minister's decision.
Koroit Township Renewal
A comprehensive 6 million dollar streetscape renewal project for Koroit main commercial precinct on Commercial Road and High Street. The multi-stage project includes new bluestone paving, upgraded footpaths, improved drainage systems, new street furniture, enhanced car parking, and road improvements. Funded through federal Growing Regions program and council contribution, the project aims to enhance amenity, safety, and usability of the central business district while supporting local economic development.
Port Fairy Coastal and Structure Plan (Amendment C69moyn)
A long-term strategic planning framework to guide sustainable growth and development in Port Fairy to 2041. The plan, implemented by Amendment C69moyn, includes provisions for residential and commercial growth, simplified overlays, and mitigation of coastal and riverine flooding and erosion risks. The amendment was approved by the Minister for Planning and came into operation on 3 October 2024.
East Beach Upgrades
The East Beach Upgrade project revitalised the foreshore reserve adjacent to the Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club. Delivered by Moyne Shire Council with state funding, the works included expanding green lawn areas, realigning car parking, establishing accessible shared concrete paths, and installing new picnic shelters, seating, and barbecue amenities.
5,031 residents of Moyne - West are employed, from a labour force of 5,092. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 60.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Moyne - West is characterized by a skilled resident workforce spread across multiple sectors and an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 1.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,031, while the jobless rate sits 2.5% lower than the 3.7% recorded for Regional Vic., alongside a workforce participation rate that aligns closely with the Regional Vic. benchmark of 61.1%. In addition, 19.2% of workers reported working from home in Census returns, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Workforce participation among residents is largely clustered in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Concentration is especially pronounced in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local employment share is 2.3 times the regional average. By contrast, education & training accounts for 7.7% of local workers, tracking below the regional average of 9.1%. Comparing Census resident workers with the local day-to-day working population suggests that employment opportunities within the immediate boundary remain somewhat constrained. Analysis of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the year to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 6.4% alongside an equivalent 6.4% drop in employment, maintaining stability in the overall unemployment rate. Across Regional Vic. during the same timeframe, employment contracted by 0.1%, the workforce decreased by 0.3%, and unemployment dropped by 0.2 percentage points. Broader perspective on future workforce trends is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26. When these five and ten-year sectoral outlooks are mapped against local industry composition, estimated employment expansion for Moyne - West is 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, compared to national forecasts of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moyne - West is $1,522 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $758 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,751 a year against an average of $62,671. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Moyne - West SA2 sit below the Australian benchmark, reporting a median income of $49,751 and an average income of $62,671. These levels compare with Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 for median income and $62,728 for average income. Factoring in 9.62% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $54,537 for the median and $68,700 for the average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings situated the area modestly between the 37th and 40th percentiles.
The primary earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, accounting for 34.1% of residents (3,498 people), comparable to the 30.3% share observed across the metropolitan region. Residents retain 89.0% of income after housing expenses, while disposable income ranks at the 42nd percentile and the SEIFA income measure places the district in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moyne - West had 3,768 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Moyne - West consists of 95.3% houses and 4.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), whereas Regional Vic. records 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright ownership of residential property stands at 48.8%, substantially exceeding Regional Vic. levels, while remaining residences are either mortgaged (34.9%) or rented (16.3%). Typical monthly mortgage payments in the district are $1,517, higher than the Regional Vic. median of $1,430, whereas median weekly rent is $280 compared to $285 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage repayments fall well below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents are notably lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moyne - West counted 3,768 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 73.0% of all households, consisting of 34.3% couples without children, 29.1% couples with children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.0%, divided between lone person households at 25.1% and group households at 1.8%. The average household density sits at 2.4 people, matching the Regional Vic. benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.3% of adults in Moyne - West hold a university qualification, including 16.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 818 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,009 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 levels among Moyne - West residents sit lower than state benchmarks, with 24.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university qualifications versus 33.4% across VIC, highlighting opportunities for further educational advancement. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent 16.7%, postgraduate qualifications make up 4.4%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications show strong community representation, held by 38.4% of residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (26.8%). A significant proportion of the local community is engaged in study, with 28.7% of residents actively participating in formal educational programs.
This student cohort includes 10.9% enrolled in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 2.3% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Moyne - West reaches 47 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 600 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure throughout Moyne - West comprises 47 active transport stops. These facilities are served across 4 individual routes, which deliver a combined 136 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit options is moderate, with residents residing an average distance of 596 meters from the closest stop. Travel patterns show that most residents travel outwards for work, with car use dominating at 90% and walking accounting for 6%. Household motor vehicle availability averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional figure, while 19.2% of employed residents worked from home during the 2021 Census period under potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit service across all routes averages 19 trips per day, which translates to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.4% of residents in Moyne - West report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Moyne - West perform above national benchmarks according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, with low rates of common medical conditions recorded across both older and younger age groups. Private health insurance coverage is comparatively modest, held by approximately 50% of the total population (~5,171 people), whereas the national average sits at 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical issues diagnosed in the area, affecting 8.7 and 8.3% of residents, respectively, while 67.4% of the population reported no chronic conditions whatsoever, tracking ahead of the 63.4% average across Regional Vic..
Health measures for working-age residents align with typical regional figures. Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.3% of the community (2,694 people), above the Regional Vic. proportion of 24.0%, and health outcomes among older residents are exceptionally strong, surpassing national general population rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Moyne - West is largely Australian-born, at 91.6% of residents, with 2.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (30.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Moyne - West reflect a relatively homogeneous population, with Australian citizenship held by 90.8% of residents, 91.6% born in Australia, and 97.8% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 54.0% of the populace, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Moyne - West are English (30.5%), Australian (30.3%), and Irish (16.3%), the latter noticeably outpacing the regional figure of 9.7%. Other distinct ethnic representations include Scottish ancestry at 9.8% locally (versus 8.8% regionally), German at 3.5% (versus 3.5%), and Dutch at 1.4% (versus 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moyne - West is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 20.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Moyne - West closely mirrors wider Regional Vic. patterns, with the largest variation across age segments being 2.7 percentage points. The estimated median age is 46, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census, which places it 3 years older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and above the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Following the Census, the middle-aged and young retiree demographic (45 - 64) decreased from 27.8% of the community to an estimated 25.0%. Projections through 2041 show no broad age category experiencing substantial expansion, with middle-aged and young retiree segments anticipated to decline alongside children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moyne - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 12 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 — 167 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,014 at the 2021 Census → 10,260 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 (217041478). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.