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Narre Warren - South West has an estimated 15,621 residents, up from 14,758 at the 2021 Census — a change of 863 people, or 5.8%. 230 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.5% of that increase. That puts 1,678 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population size of Narre Warren - South West is approximately 15,621 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 863 residents (5.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 14,758 people. The trend is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimate of 15,484 residents alongside 230 validated new addresses added after the Census date. With these numbers, the local density stands at 1,677 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level recorded across all locations analyzed by AreaSearch nationwide. The post-census expansion of 5.8% in Narre Warren - South West is within 0.4 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (6.2%), indicating a strong capacity for growth.
In recent times, population expansion has been predominantly fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 72.5% of the total demographic gain. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the baseline. For locations where direct data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying a weighted aggregation system to scale population growth from LGA down to SA2 zones. The corresponding age group growth rates are projected forward for the period from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks suggest that the district will experience population growth above the national median, with expectations to gain 2,883 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative rise of 17.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
354 new dwellings have been approved in Narre Warren - South West over the past five years, an average of 70 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 68, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 70 new residential properties receive approval each year in Narre Warren - South West, with 354 approvals registered over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 63 recorded during FY-26. Because the area has averaged only 0.9 new residents per built dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the volume of new housing is keeping pace with or outperforming local demand, providing prospective buyers with diverse options and leaving room for population expansion beyond current projections, while new builds carry an average construction value of $226,000—a figure below the regional standard—providing more economical options for purchasers.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $42.9 million this financial year, showing robust development activity in the local business sector. Compared with Greater Melbourne, Narre Warren - South West registers about three-quarters the volume of new home approvals per capita, placing it in the 56th percentile of all locations evaluated across the country. Newly approved construction consists of 31.0% separate houses and 69.0% medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or units. This concentration of higher-density housing options provides lower-cost access points for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors. This pattern is a noticeable shift from the established housing stock (which stands at 87.0% houses), pointing to a decrease in available raw land while aligning with changing resident lifestyles and financial constraints. Recording roughly 341 people for each dwelling approval, Narre Warren - South West exhibits characteristics typical of a low density environment. Projections indicate that Narre Warren - South West will add 2,746 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. The current rate of home building is in equilibrium with future demand expectations, supporting a stable property market without placing upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Narre Warren - South West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Narre Warren - South West, worth an estimated $3.34 billion. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.4 billion. 19 are already under construction and 27 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning frameworks are key drivers of regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 37 active projects expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Narre Warren Police Station Upgrade, Casey Gardens Development, Stockland Minta Residential Estate, and the ongoing development at Westfield Fountain Gate, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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Narre Warren Central
State-of-the-art Large Format Retail (LFR) centre with 17,000 square metres of elevated retail spaces in a landscaped environment. Features flexible tenancies from 300 to 3,500 square metres for retail and allied health needs, with proximity to Westfield Fountain Gate in Melbourne's fastest growing suburb. Development includes convenience restaurants and restricted retail premises with reduced parking requirements.
Casey Green Estate
Master-planned residential estate in Melbourne's southeast featuring over 1,300 high-quality homes across five distinct neighbourhoods on 20 hectares. N3 and N4 are completed with modern family-friendly housing; N1 and N2 Vista offer architecturally designed apartments and multi-level homes in an ecologically protected setting with construction commenced; N5 Deblin will deliver a mix of houses, apartments and retirement living. Upon completion, residents will enjoy a swimming pool, multipurpose hall, childcare centre, medical suite, convenience store and cafe, plus two expansive parks connected by landscaped footpaths.Located 500m from Narre Warren train station and close to Westfield Fountain Gate.
Fountain Gate Activity Centre Revitalisation
Comprehensive revitalisation of the Narre Warren Metropolitan Activity Centre. Key current activity includes the 50 million dollar Fountain Gate Central retail development at the former Bunnings site, featuring 14,300 sqm of retail space for major anchors like Supercheap Auto and Rebel Sport. The broader long-term vision guided by the City of Casey focus on high-density mixed-use growth, improved transport connectivity, and sustainable urban infrastructure around Australia's second-largest shopping centre.
Narre Warren Village Urban Design Framework
Comprehensive urban design framework to revitalize Narre Warren Village center with improved streetscapes, mixed-use development opportunities, enhanced connectivity, improved public spaces, and community gathering spaces.
Stockland Minta Residential Estate
Masterplanned community in Berwick within the Minta Farm PSP, delivering around 1750 dwellings with wetlands, parks, trails and a future town centre. Ongoing staged delivery with recent community updates and a 2023 UDIA Victoria award for Best Residential Subdivision.
Narre Warren Police Station Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade and refurbishment of the existing two-storey police station including redesigned internal layout, better public-facing areas, safer prisoner processing areas, interview rooms, upgraded holding cells, modernized police workspaces with new energy-efficient amenities, technology, and security infrastructure. New electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems throughout.
Hanley Street Infill Housing (Multiple Sites)
Street-wide infill program of small-to-medium density housing delivered by various private owners. Recent activity includes a four-dwelling application at 55 Hanley St (PA24-0163, 2024), a two-lot subdivision and rear dwelling at 37 Hanley St (PA23-0046, 2023), multiple listings indicating four townhouses at 61 Hanley St largely completed and occupied by mid-2024, and new two-lot subdivision activity at 39 Hanley St (SubA00112/25, May-Jun 2025). Overall status is mixed: several lots completed or occupied, with additional subdivision and dwellings currently progressing through assessment.
Casey Gardens Development
A medium-density residential development at 6 Fullard Road in Narre Warren, approved under the Casey Gardens Development Plan (Version 6.0, July 2021). The project will deliver approximately 500 dwellings including townhouses and apartments across four stages of construction, with an internal road network and communal open space. Development up to 8 storeys is permitted under the plan. Located approximately 200 metres southeast of Narre Warren Railway Station on the Pakenham line, with direct access to the Monash Freeway and close proximity to Fountain Gate Westfield Shopping Centre.
8,063 residents of Narre Warren - South West are employed, from a labour force of 8,708. Unemployment sits at 7.4%, with participation at 69.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,339, about 111% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Narre Warren - South West is highly capable, with industrial and manufacturing categories showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of 7.4%, and an estimated 4.3% expansion in jobs over the past year. In March 2026, there are 8,063 employed locals, though the unemployment rate is 2.6% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while participation in the labor market remains close to the metropolitan rate of 70.2%. Census records show that a modest 18.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Local workers are mostly employed in fields such as health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. The community displays an especially high concentration in manufacturing jobs, with employment in this sector reaching 1.7 times the metropolitan average. On the other hand, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 5.3% of the workforce compared to 10.1% across the region. At the time of the Census, the local economy provided 0.8 jobs for every resident worker, pointing to a stronger-than-average availability of local work opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month timeframe, the number of employed residents rose by 4.3% while the labor force expanded by 4.4%, which kept the local unemployment rate steady. This performance differed from Greater Melbourne, which experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Additional insight on future demand in Narre Warren - South West can be gathered from the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local worker profile to estimate future growth trajectories. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary widely across different fields. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce structure indicates that employment in Narre Warren - South West is set to grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (this represents a direct mathematical weighting for context and does not incorporate localized population growth models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Narre Warren - South West is $1,615 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $715 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,844 a year against an average of $59,799. 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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Based on the latest ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, resident taxpayers in the Narre Warren - South West SA2 earn less on average than the national standard. The median taxpayer income in the area is $51,844, and the average income is $59,799, whereas the corresponding metropolitan averages for Greater Melbourne are $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $56,831 for the median and $65,552 for the average.
Census data confirms that household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively low, positioning Narre Warren - South West between the 31st and 42nd percentiles. Looking at weekly income brackets, the largest group of residents, comprising 38.7%, earns $1,500 - 2,999 per week (6,045 residents), which is in line with the wider regional trend of 32.8% falling into this category. Local households face considerable mortgage and rent stress, with only 82.0% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 40th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Narre Warren - South West had 4,995 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 4% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,738 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. 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 latest Census, the distribution of residential properties in Narre Warren - South West consisted of 87.1% detached houses and 12.9% other property types (such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to metropolitan Melbourne where separate houses make up 67.9% and other configurations account for 32.1%. Home ownership rates in Narre Warren - South West are lower than metropolitan averages at 23.9%, while the remaining properties are either under mortgage (41.2%) or occupied by renters (34.9%). The median mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $1,738 per month, which is considerably below the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000, while the median rent of $360 per week is lower than the metropolitan figure of $390.
Across Australia, mortgage payments in Narre Warren - South West are below the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents are less than the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Narre Warren - South West counted 4,995 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,287 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 22% 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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Domestic arrangements are dominated by family units, which make up 75.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 36.9%, couples without children at 23.0%, and single-parent arrangements at 14.1%. The remaining 24.3% of dwellings are classified as non-family households, including single-person households at 21.5% and group share houses at 2.9%. The median size of local households is 2.8 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.4% of adults in Narre Warren - South West hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.8% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,763 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 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 outcomes in the area show areas for improvement, with university qualification levels (22.4%) trailing well behind the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation highlights both a developmental hurdle and a chance for targeted schooling programs. Higher education is led by bachelor degrees at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate study at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 34.9% of locals aged 15+ holding practical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (22.8%). Enrolment levels are high in the community, with 30.0% of all residents currently undertaking some form of formal study.
This student cohort includes 9.9% in primary schools, 7.4% in secondary schools, and 4.8% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Narre Warren - South West reaches 76 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analyses of local transit services show 76 active passenger stops in Narre Warren - South West, consisting of various bus routes. These stops accommodate 19 distinct routes that together support 3,189 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is solid, with local residents living an average of 224 meters away from their nearest stop. Because of the area's residential character, most working residents travel out of the suburb for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice of travel at 89%, followed by trains at 7%. Households average 1.5 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
Census data from 2021 shows that 18.9% of working residents performed their duties from home, which may reflect pandemic-related workplace adjustments. Daily transit services average 455 trips across all active routes, which translates to approximately 41 passenger departures per week at each individual stop.
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71.8% of residents in Narre Warren - South West report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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 compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term illness highlight notable wellness concerns for Narre Warren - South West, with typical health issues observed across both younger and older demographics, and the rate of residents holding private health insurance is particularly low at roughly 49% of the population (~7,638 people). This compares to a rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses in the district are asthma and mental health concerns, which affect 7.5 and 7.3% of the population, respectively, while 71.8% of the community reported having no long-term illnesses, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Health measurements for working-age locals align with typical patterns. The community has 13.3% of its population in the 65 and over bracket (2,080 people), which is below the Greater Melbourne level of 15.0%. Seniors in the area experience some wellness difficulties, with national rankings for this cohort generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.3% of Narre Warren - South West residents were born overseas and 44.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.9%) and Australian (17.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The cultural background of Narre Warren - South West is highly diverse, with 44.3% of the resident population having been born outside Australia and 44.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 40.3% of the population. The local demographic shows a distinct concentration of Islamic residents, who make up 12.5% of the population, representing a higher share than the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Regarding parentage and ancestry, the three largest groups in Narre Warren - South West are categorized as Other, representing 23.9% of the local population compared to the regional average of 14.6%, English at 17.9%, and Australian at 17.4%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestral lines compared to Melbourne averages: Sri Lankan ancestry is overrepresented at 2.5% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Hungarian ancestry is at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%), and Serbian ancestry stands at 1.1% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Narre Warren - South West is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 30.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in Narre Warren - South West is 35 years, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and lower than the national median of 38. Young professionals and families in the 25 - 34 age bracket represent 17.9% of the population, showing strong representation compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 45 - 54 age group is less common at 10.5%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 35 to 44 has increased its share of the population from 14.1% to 16.2%. In contrast, the proportion of residents in the 45 to 54 bracket has contracted from 12.0% to 10.5%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest changing age dynamics in Narre Warren - South West, with the 45 to 54 demographic set to grow by 449 people (27%) from 1,638 to 2,088, while the 0 to 4 group is expected to grow by 3% (31 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Narre Warren - South West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 21 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 230 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,758 at the 2021 Census → 15,621 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (212021456). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.