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Newtown (Vic.) has an estimated 10,393 residents, down from 10,445 at the 2021 Census. That puts 1,789 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, Newtown has a population of approximately 10,393 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which counted 10,445 residents, the population has decreased by 52 individuals (0.5%). This change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,393 alongside 39 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region's population density stands at 1,788 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the average of other assessed domestic areas. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, accounting for roughly 72.0% of recent population increases.
AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for individual SA2 regions. For locations lacking this dataset, AreaSearch uses 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. Age cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate population growth above the median for non-metropolitan Australian areas, with the region expected to add 2,061 people by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a 19.8% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
257 new dwellings have been approved in Newtown (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That is 4.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, well below 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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Newtown has recorded an average of roughly 51 new home approvals annually, reaching a total of 257 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 16 approvals have been logged. As the population has contracted recently, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, leading to a balanced market offering favorable buyer choices, with new residences constructed at an average cost of $595,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial building approvals total $14.8 million for this financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity.
Compared to the Rest of Vic., Newtown exhibits significantly lower construction activity, registering 53.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited volume of new building typically sustains demand and valuations for established residences, despite a recent pickup in construction. New projects comprise 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings. This shift toward denser housing formats offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock (which stands at 77.0% houses), indicating a reduction in available development land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability pressures. The ratio of approximately 183 residents for each housing approval characterizes Newtown as a low-density location. Demographic projections indicate that Newtown will add 2,061 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, housing supply may not keep up with population growth, which could increase buyer competition and push property prices upward.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Newtown (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newtown (Vic.), worth an estimated $535 million. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.5 billion. 27 are already under construction and 38 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major projects, and urban planning decisions can significantly influence the performance of a region. In total, 29 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect Newtown. Key developments include the Marshall Street Social Housing Renewal, the Latrobe Boulevard Riverside Development, and The Mill Newtown, with details on the most relevant projects provided below.
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The Mill Newtown
Historic Retired Soldiers Woollen Mill redevelopment on a 2.9-hectare riverfront site. Designed by JAM Architects, the approved $180 million mixed-use precinct includes 343 dwellings, commercial and retail spaces, and a 150-place childcare centre. The site was successfully sold by Mill Properties to a local developer in May 2025, with construction anticipated to begin in late 2025. The design largely retains the heritage facade and chimney stack.
Marshall Street Social Housing Renewal
An urban renewal project transforming 22 single-storey units into 77 brand-new self-contained apartments for social housing, providing safe and modern homes for people at risk of homelessness.
The Mill Newtown
A significant riverfront mixed-use redevelopment of the historic former woolen mill site. Led by The Hamilton Group, the project focuses on repurposing the heritage red brick structures for commercial, retail, and hospitality uses, drawing inspiration from the Federal Mills precinct. The residential component has been revised to include approximately 100-150 dwellings across four to five seven-storey blocks, prioritizing internal gardens and Barwon River frontage over the density of previous plans.
Latrobe Boulevard Riverside Development
A luxury riverside residential development on the Barwon River featuring 57 apartments and 17 townhouses, with amenities including a lap pool, gym, and public cafe, offering direct river views and access.
The Mill Newtown
Approved mixed-use urban renewal of the former Returned Sailors and Soldiers Woollen Mill precinct on the Barwon River in Newtown, Geelong. A permit designed by JAM Architects allows for a precinct comprising 314 apartments, 29 townhouses across 10 buildings (tallest 7 storeys), plus commercial, retail and childcare uses. The 2.94 hectare riverfront site was sold in June 2025 for 32.5 million dollars to local Geelong developer Cam Hamilton of Hamilton Group. As of early 2026 Hamilton has flagged a revised vision leaning toward a commercial and hospitality led conversion in the style of his Federal Mills precinct, with a scaled back medium-rise residential component of around 100 to 150 homes, though the original 343-dwelling residential permit remains the confirmed planning approval.
Barwon Women's and Children's Hospital
The Barwon Women's and Children's project is a flagship health facility being built within the University Hospital Geelong precinct. The new hospital will feature expanded maternity services, a neonatal and parent care unit, paediatric inpatient units, birthing suites, and additional operating theatres. Main construction by Built Pty Ltd officially commenced in February 2025 following the completion of enabling works and the relocation of the Endoscopy and Day Procedure Unit. As of May 2026, the project is in active construction with major structural works progressing.The development is expected to support 1,500 jobs and provide world-class care for families in the Barwon South West region.
Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas
The largest greenfield urban growth project in regional Victoria, spanning approximately 5,500 hectares across the Northern (Lovely Banks) and Western (Batesford/Fyansford) corridors. Designed to accommodate 110,000 new residents across approximately 40,000 dwellings. Four Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) are in active preparation. Amendment C450ggee (Creamery Road PSP) completed public exhibition from 18 December 2025 to 9 February 2026 following Ministerial consent on 8 December 2025; the Standing Advisory Committee will conduct a Referral 2 hearing before the amendment can be adopted.The Elcho Road East PSP is progressing despite topographic and biodiversity challenges. Medium-term precincts (Batesford North, Elcho Road West and Heales Road West) are advancing technical studies. A revised Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Strategic Assessment underwent public exhibition in November-December 2025, with Council and Federal Minister endorsement expected in 2026.
452-456 Latrobe Terrace Apartments
A 3-storey low-rise apartment development on a 940sqm corner site at 452-456 Latrobe Terrace, Newtown, comprising 21 residential dwellings and 27 car spaces. The site is zoned Residential Growth Zone 1, adjacent to Kardinia Park and a short walk from Pakington Street retail and Geelong CBD. The project has been in pre-construction for an extended period with no confirmed developer or completion date.
5,794 residents of Newtown (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 5,909. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 69.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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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Newtown possesses a workforce with high levels of education and strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of only 1.9%. As of March 2026, there are 5,794 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.7% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and the participation rate reaching an elevated level of 69.4% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census data indicates that a substantial 28.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The workforce shows a notable concentration in professional & technical fields, with an employment share that is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing just 0.9% of Newtown's workers compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic.. Although local jobs are present, the ratio of the Census working population to the locally employed population suggests that a substantial number of residents travel to other areas for work. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, the labour force shrank by 0.9% while employment dropped by 0.8% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labour force decline by 0.3%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding possible future demand in Newtown. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. Translating these sector-specific forecasts onto Newtown's employment composition indicates that local employment may rise by 7.2% over five years and by 14.6% over ten years, keeping in mind that this is a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newtown (Vic.) is $2,092 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,001 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,426 a year against an average of $95,955. The average runs 59% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, income levels in the Newtown SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards. The median taxpayer income in the Newtown SA2 is $60,426 and the average income is $95,955, compared to Regional Vic. figures of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $66,239 for the median and $105,186 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Newtown all rated highly, placing between the 72nd and 78th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket includes 26.9% of the population (2,795 residents), which is comparable to the wider region where this group makes up 30.3%. A significant 35.3% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent pockets that support local business activity. Residents retain 87.2% of their income after paying for housing, showing robust purchasing power, and the area is positioned in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newtown (Vic.) had 4,015 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 2% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. 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 housing stock in Newtown was composed of 77.0% standalone houses and 23.0% other options such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic.. Home ownership rates in Newtown were slightly lower than the Regional Vic. level, standing at 38.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (32.2%) or renting (29.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was significantly higher than the Regional Vic. average, while the median weekly rent was $360, compared to regional averages of $1,430 and $285 respectively.
Nationwide, mortgage payments in Newtown exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newtown (Vic.) counted 4,015 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.0%, which includes 32.3% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.0% of households, consisting of lone person households at 28.4% and group shared households at 3.6%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.0% of adults in Newtown (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 28.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 15.2% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 5,996 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,112 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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The level of education in Newtown is significantly higher than broader regional averages, with 44.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. and 27.3% in the SA3 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the local community well for knowledge-driven sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.3% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 26.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade credential, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (15.2%).
A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 31.3% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This group includes 10.4% in primary school, 9.5% in secondary school, and 6.1% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newtown (Vic.) reaches 51 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 750 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 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit indicates there are 51 active transport stops within Newtown. These stops are served by 4 unique routes, which run a combined 748 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is rated as good, with residents living an average of 215 meters from their nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 87%, followed by walking at 7%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A high proportion of residents, 28.7%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services run an average of 106 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 14 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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71.3% of residents in Newtown (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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 assessments indicate excellent outcomes throughout Newtown, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, which shows a low rate of common conditions across all age brackets. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 69% of the population (7,139 residents), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported locally were asthma and mental health conditions, each affecting 7.9% of residents, while 71.3% of the population reported no medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic..
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.3% of the community (2,007 individuals), which is below the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Older residents display strong health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Newtown (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 85.0% of residents, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.6%) and Australian (23.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Newtown displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 85.0% of residents born in Australia, 90.8% holding citizenship, and 90.9% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, practiced by 52.2% of Newtown's population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in Newtown are English at 28.6%, Australian at 23.8% (which is lower than the regional figure of 29.6%), and Irish at 12.9%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Scottish heritage overrepresented at 10.3% of Newtown (compared to 8.8% regionally), Croatian at 1.2% (compared to 0.4%), and Dutch at 1.9% (compared to 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newtown (Vic.) is 40. 25.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 40 in Newtown is slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 43, but sits just above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Vic. distribution, the 15 - 24 age bracket is overrepresented at 13.1%, whereas the 75 - 84 age cohort is underrepresented at 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 11.0% to 12.0% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.0% to 12.7%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 12.9% to 11.7%.
Population projections for 2041 point to shifts in the local age profile. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow by 596 people (48%) from 1,243 to 1,840, while the 55 to 64 cohort is projected to have minimal growth of 2%, adding 20 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newtown (Vic.)
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 10 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,445 at the 2021 Census → 10,393 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 (203021046). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.