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Newcomb - Moolap has an estimated 15,234 residents, down from 15,462 at the 2021 Census — a change of 228 people, or 1.5%. 141 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 352 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Newcomb - Moolap stands at roughly 15,234 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 15,462 people documented in the 2021 Census, this represents a contraction of 228 people (1.5%). This calculation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population benchmark of 15,188 recorded as of June 2025, combined with 141 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With this population count, the local density equates to 351 persons per square kilometer, providing generous personal room alongside capacity for future development.
In recent times, population additions have been underpinned almost entirely by overseas migration, which served as the primary growth catalyst. Projections compiled by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets for SA2 boundaries, which use 2022 as their starting baseline. For regions missing from this series, AreaSearch applies the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases via a population growth weighted aggregation method translating LGA trends down to SA2 zones. Cohort growth rates across various age brackets derived from these models are subsequently utilized for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the district is anticipated to experience population expansion that surpasses the median for regional Australian territories, adding 2,039 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, which translates to a cumulative rise of 13.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
167 new dwellings have been approved in Newcomb - Moolap over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, building permits in Newcomb - Moolap have yielded 167 homes, maintaining an annual pace of roughly 33 new dwelling approvals. Because the resident base has seen recent contractions, incoming construction has generally satisfied local demand and supplied viable options for purchasers, with newly constructed residences registering an average expected building cost of $364,000 in accordance with broader regional building patterns. Furthermore, the present financial year has seen $28.1 million in approved commercial development, illustrating a moderate degree of commercial building activity. Compared with Rest of Vic., construction volumes in Newcomb - Moolap are notably subdued (tracking 77.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark).
This constrained pipeline of new stock typically reinforces pricing resilience and buyer interest across established residences. Activity is similarly muted relative to countrywide levels, demonstrating a mature residential market alongside potential construction barriers. Modern residential permits comprise 58.0% detached houses alongside 42.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering an expanding mix of medium-density structures that cater to varied budgets, ranging from generous single dwellings to manageable medium-density options. This marks an evident change from the prevailing built environment (where houses make up 87.0%), pointing to tightening supplies of vacant land as well as evolving lifestyle requirements for diverse and accessible housing formats. A ratio of 492 people per dwelling approval underscores the calm, subdued building climate. Projections indicate that Newcomb - Moolap will expand by 1,992 residents by 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly figure from AreaSearch). If current building volumes persist, new housing deliveries could fall short of resident inflows, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Newcomb - Moolap
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newcomb - Moolap, worth an estimated $1.66 billion. A further 144 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.1 billion. 39 are already under construction and 55 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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Community performance and demographic shifts are heavily steered by infrastructure delivery, strategic planning, and major works. AreaSearch has identified a collection of 30 projects expected to influence the district. Prominent initiatives include Geelong Ring Road Extension (Bellarine Link), Whittington Family and Community Hub, Aldershot Reserve Improvements, and Geelong Ring Road Extension (Bellarine Link), with the primary schemes outlined below.
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Moolap Coastal Strategic Framework Plan
Victorian Government framework guiding renewal and land use change across northern Moolap including Point Henry and the former saltworks. DEECA is leading the Environmental Management Masterplan for the Wetlands and Former Saltworks Precinct with planning underway.
Aldershot Reserve Improvements
Staged implementation of the Aldershot Reserve Master Plan. Completed works include the fenced dog park, basketball half court, path network and renewed playground. The current active recreation stage will deliver Greater Geelong's first asphalt pump track, an inclusive outdoor fitness area, an accessible public toilet, drinking fountain, additional seating and landscaping. The remaining works are funded through a $1.0 million Victorian Government Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant and a $1.513 million City of Greater Geelong contribution, with construction scheduled through 2026.
Whittington Family and Community Hub
A proposed multi-purpose community hub at Whittington Link to replace aging facilities and integrate early childhood education, maternal and child health services, neighbourhood house programs, youth spaces, and community activities. The Social Infrastructure Planning Report presents options for the site, currently in planning pending future funding.
Geelong Ring Road Extension (Bellarine Link)
Planning and development work has been completed for a potential future Geelong Ring Road Extension, also known as Bellarine Link, between Baanip Boulevard (Surf Coast Highway) and Barwon Heads Road. The project is intended to improve access between Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the broader road network, reduce congestion, support freight movement and divert some through traffic away from central Geelong. The completed business case is being used to inform future government funding and delivery decisions.
Marshall Precinct Structure Plan
The Marshall Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a transit-oriented development covering 123 hectares around the Marshall Railway Station. Formally completed with ministerial gazettal in December 2025, the plan facilitates approximately 1,660 new dwellings to house 4,000-5,000 residents. Key features include a 4.56-hectare town centre, affordable housing contributions, extensive open space, and protection of native Bellarine yellow gums. The project transforms underpopulated rural living land into a high-density residential and mixed-use hub within the Armstrong Creek growth corridor.
Geelong Ring Road Extension (Bellarine Link)
Planning and business case completed to investigate a potential future Geelong Ring Road Extension (Bellarine Link) between Baanip Boulevard (Surf Coast Highway) and Barwon Heads Road. The extension aims to ease congestion, reduce travel times, and improve traffic flow.
Clifton Springs Water Tank Renewal
A $7.2 million upgrade of Barwon Water's largest potable water tank, a 32-megalitre steel storage facility on McKiernan Street, Drysdale. The project involves replacing the existing roof to meet safety standards and ensure long-term water security and reliability for approximately 11,900 customers across Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Portarlington, Indented Head, and St Leonards.
Geelong Renewable Energy Zone
Development of renewable energy infrastructure across the greater Geelong region including wind farms, solar installations, energy storage systems, and transmission infrastructure to support Victoria's renewable energy targets.
6,987 residents of Newcomb - Moolap are employed, from a labour force of 7,623. Unemployment sits at 8.3%, with participation at 58.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 Newcomb - Moolap features a diversified distribution between white and blue collar occupations alongside solid representation across essential services, registering an unemployment rate of 8.3% and stable employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 6,987 residents are employed, although the local jobless rate sits 4.7% higher than the Regional Vic. mark of 3.7%, signaling potential for labour market enhancement, while labour force participation remains lower than regional standards (58.1% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census figures indicated that a modest 13.2% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome that warrants consideration in light of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade demonstrates a pronounced concentration, recording a resident workforce share 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor footprint, absorbing 0.8% of workers compared with 7.5% across the broader region. The comparative ratio of Census working individuals to local residents indicates a restrained volume of jobs based directly within the local boundary. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that throughout the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.9% while employed persons reduced by 0.1%, leading to a decrease of 0.7 percentage points in the jobless rate. Concurrently, Regional Vic. saw a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% drop in the overall labour force, and a 0.2 percentage points fall in unemployment. Insights from the Jobs and Skills Australia Mar-26 national workforce forecasts provide further perspective regarding upcoming industry demand across Newcomb - Moolap. These projections, modeling five- and ten-year trajectories, are applied to the local workforce composition to outline anticipated expansion. Nationally, jobs are projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry sectors exhibit wide variations. Aligning these sector projections with the employment distribution of Newcomb - Moolap suggests that local jobs will rise by 6.5% across five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses a baseline industry weighting for indicative purposes and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newcomb - Moolap is $1,161 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $627 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,306 a year against an average of $60,594. 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 ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch, the Newcomb - Moolap SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $52,306 and an average of $60,594. These earnings sit under the national benchmark, while comparing to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic.. Factoring in the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $57,338 (median) and $66,423 (average) as of March 2026. As captured in the Census 2021, family, household, and personal earnings in Newcomb - Moolap placed between the 10th and 15th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that 28.1% of community members (4,280 individuals) earn within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, diverging from the broader regional profile where the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort forms the largest segment at 30.3%. Housing affordability pressures remain intense, with households retaining just 82.8% of income after shelter costs, placing the area at the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newcomb - Moolap had 6,411 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 1% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,367 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Newcomb - Moolap consisted of 86.6% houses and 13.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership in Newcomb - Moolap sat at 34.9%, trailing the regional level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 30.4% and rental dwellings represented 34.7%. Median monthly mortgage costs stood below the Regional Vic. average at $1,367, whereas median weekly rent was $300, compared with regional figures of $1,430 and $285.
On a countrywide scale, mortgage obligations in Newcomb - Moolap are considerably less than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs sitting notably beneath the national metric of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newcomb - Moolap counted 6,411 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 61.5% of households, encompassing 26.5% couples without children, 19.5% couples with children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 38.5%, consisting of single-person households at 34.7% and group homes at 3.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, remaining under the Regional Vic. benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.5% of adults in Newcomb - Moolap hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,359 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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 locality highlight areas for growth, with 15.5% of residents possessing tertiary degree qualifications, remaining substantially under the wider VIC average of 33.4%. This creates both obstacles and avenues for dedicated educational strategies. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 10.7%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational pathways show substantial engagement, with 39.9% of persons aged 15+ holding technical certifications, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (29.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the population, with 25.6% of residents actively participating in education.
This proportion comprises 8.3% attending primary schools, 7.1% in secondary education, and 3.6% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newcomb - Moolap reaches 118 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 networks in Newcomb - Moolap encompass 118 active transport stops across the area. These transit points are serviced by 27 separate lines, supplying a total of 4,330 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with dwellings located an average distance of 193 meters from their closest transit point. Given the district's largely residential footprint, commuting occurs predominantly outward, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys. Vehicle availability averages 1.2 per dwelling, below regional norms, while a modest 13.2% of residents performed their jobs from home based on the 2021 Census (which may reflect conditions during COVID-19).
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 618 trips per day across all available routes, which equates to roughly 36 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.5% of residents in Newcomb - Moolap report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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 indicate measurable difficulties across Newcomb - Moolap based on mortality rates and chronic health conditions, which present notable prevalence across older as well as younger demographics, while private hospital cover is held by roughly 49% of residents (~7,495 people), trailing the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent long-term health concerns in the community, diagnosed in 11.9 and 10.4% of residents, respectively, with 56.5% of people reporting an absence of chronic medical conditions compared with 63.4% across Regional Vic..
The working-age cohort demonstrates notable health concerns linked to chronic condition rates. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 25.4% of the population (3,867 people), exceeding the 24.0% regional proportion. Health metrics among senior citizens present distinct challenges, aligning broadly with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Newcomb - Moolap is largely Australian-born, at 84.6% of residents, with 8.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (28.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures indicate a largely homogenous community in Newcomb - Moolap, where 87.7% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 84.6% were born in Australia, and 91.4% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 47.1% of the community. In contrast, Islam shows the most visible relative overrepresentation, accounting for 1.3% of the local population compared to 1.0% throughout Regional Vic.. Looking at ancestral origins (based on parental birthplaces), the most common backgrounds reported in Newcomb - Moolap are English at 30.4%, Australian at 28.9%, and Irish at 8.8%.
Furthermore, several ethnic backgrounds exhibit higher local representation than seen regionally, including Dutch at 2.2% (against 1.7% regionally), Italian at 3.7% (against 2.9%), and Croatian at 0.6% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newcomb - Moolap is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 26.2% 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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Age distributions in Newcomb - Moolap align closely with broader regional profiles, with every broad age bracket falling within 3.5 percentage points of the Regional Vic. distribution. The median age is an estimated 45 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census, while sitting 2 years above the Regional Vic. level of 43 and higher than the national median of 38 at that Census. Among specific cohorts, adults aged 25 - 44 expanded from 24.4% at the Census to an estimated 26.0% of the population. By 2041, this 25 - 44 demographic is projected to represent the majority of incoming growth, expanding by 1,405 residents (36%) to a total of 5,363.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newcomb - Moolap
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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 — 141 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,462 at the 2021 Census → 15,234 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 (203021045). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.