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Noble Park - West has an estimated 20,577 residents, up from 19,591 at the 2021 Census — a change of 986 people, or 5.0%. 156 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.5% of that increase. That puts 4,296 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 estimated population of Noble Park - West stands at approximately 20,577 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 986 people (5.0%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 19,591 people. That adjustment incorporates the ABS estimated resident population of 20,473 recorded in June 2025 alongside 156 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With 4,295 persons per square kilometer, the locality places in the top 10% nationwide for population density on AreaSearch metrics, underscoring intense demand for local real estate. The community's 5.0% post-census growth trails the surrounding SA3 region (7.0%) by only 2.0 percentage points, highlighting sound growth momentum.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion has been international migration, which generated roughly 90.5% of total recent population additions. Projections prepared by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. Where specific SA2 figures are absent, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are adapted via a weighted population growth aggregation model from LGA down to SA2 zones. Age cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are likewise applied to all districts for 2032 through 2041. Over the longer term, demographic expansion is anticipated to track slightly below the national statistical area median, adding 2,290 persons by 2041 according to the latest annual ERP data, which equates to cumulative growth of 10.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
397 new dwellings have been approved in Noble Park - West over the past five years, an average of 79 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 80 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Noble Park - West have averaged approximately 79 dwellings per annum, totaling 397 homes authorized across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With only 0.6 new residents per year added for each approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), construction volume is comfortably matching or outpacing incoming demand, providing substantial options for purchasers and headroom for future demographic growth beyond baseline estimates. Furthermore, average new build values sit at $380,000—under the wider regional benchmark—offering relatively accessible price points.
Commercial development has also recorded $12.9 million in approved projects during this financial year, reflecting steady non-residential investment. Relative to Greater Melbourne, building activity in Noble Park - West is moderately stronger, tracking 13.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, ensuring adequate availability for buyers while reinforcing underlying demand. Recent residential approvals comprise 32.0% standalone homes alongside 68.0% medium and high-density housing. This tilt toward medium- and high-density construction offers more attainable price points catering to first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It contrasts sharply with the established neighborhood profile (currently 72.0% houses), reflecting tightening greenfield land reserves as well as shifting consumer preferences and affordability priorities. With approximately 282 people per approval, the sector demonstrates low-density planning parameters. Long-term projections indicate that Noble Park - West will grow by 2,186 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given ongoing building rates, prospective housing supply appears well-positioned to satisfy future demand, supporting favorable buyer dynamics and potentially accommodating growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Noble Park - West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Noble Park - West, worth an estimated $273 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.1 billion. 25 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major developments, and strategic urban planning exert substantial influence on district outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects anticipated to impact the surrounding area, with prominent initiatives including Douglas Apartments, Noble Park Revitalisation, Noble Park Station and Level Crossing Removal, as well as Chapel Park Keysborough.
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Douglas Apartments
A five-storey residential development in Noble Park comprising 97 social housing apartments and 6 ground floor retail tenancies. Delivered in partnership between Cedar Woods Properties, HousingFirst, and the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments, the project will provide 100 percent community housing. Designed by DKO Architecture and constructed by Balmain & Co, it is located adjacent to the Noble Park Railway Station.
Noble Park Revitalisation
$4 million investment from Victorian Government through Office of Suburban Development. Comprehensive suburb revitalisation including streetscape upgrades along Douglas Street and Ian Street, new all-abilities playground, improved pedestrian crossings, enhanced lighting and landscaping, community space improvements, new pocket parks, community centre upgrades, pedestrian improvements, youth employment programs, and trader support initiatives to enhance Noble Park's village character.
Noble Park Station and Level Crossing Removal
Elevated rail and new premium Noble Park station completed as part of Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project. Removed three level crossings at Corrigan, Heatherton and Chandler roads, creating 22.5 hectares of new parkland and open space.
Roselle Townhomes
Roselle is a boutique residential community of 60 architect-designed two-storey townhomes by SOHO Living in Springvale South. The development offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes with contemporary open-plan layouts, landscaped streetscapes and premium finishes. Construction is underway with homes actively selling and completion targeted for late 2026.
Frederick Wachter Reserve Active Recreation Infrastructure
A $2 million municipal active recreation facility enhancement by the City of Greater Dandenong. The project scope includes an asphalt pump track, a multi-use outdoor court (basketball and futsal), bouldering elements, picnic facilities, and landscaped parklands.
Ross Reserve Sports Facility Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of Ross Reserve including new sports pavilion, synthetic soccer pitch, athletics track resurfacing to World Athletics Class 2 standard, improved lighting, and enhanced facilities for multiple sporting codes such as soccer, athletics, and football.
Ross Reserve All Abilities Playground
State-of-the-art all abilities playground featuring double Kanope play towers with tube slides, inclusive trampoline, tunnel connections, embankment slides, flying fox, hamster wheel, accessible ramps, sensory and musical play equipment, sandpit with water play, and other inclusive features designed for children of all abilities.
Dandenong Wellbeing Centre
A 122.15 million dollar state-of-the-art aquatic and wellness hub being built at Mills Reserve to replace the 45-year-old Dandenong Oasis. The facility will include an indoor 50-metre pool, a 25-metre 10-lane pool, two warm water program pools for hydrotherapy and rehabilitation, a learn-to-swim pool, and a family leisure pool with splashpad. Supporting amenities include a large gymnasium, group fitness studios, more than 200 square metres of allied water lounge and allied health consulting suites, community meeting rooms, a cafe, spa, sauna and steam room, plus an integrated hockey pavilion replacing the existing Mills Reserve facilities.The design features large-span engineered timber beams across the main pool hall and entry foyer, targets a 5 Star Green Star rating, and includes culturally inclusive features such as a parents and prayer room and capacity to isolate the warm water pool for women-only programs. Construction began with a sod-turning ceremony on 5 July 2025 and the centre is on track to open in early to mid 2027. The project is supported by a 20 million dollar Federal Government grant.
9,981 residents of Noble Park - West are employed, from a labour force of 10,762. Unemployment sits at 7.3%, with participation at 62.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,354, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Noble Park - West possesses diverse industry capabilities, anchored by strong representation in industrial and manufacturing operations, an unemployment rate of 7.3%, and annual estimated employment growth of 4.2%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 9,981, while the jobless rate stood 2.5% above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and the labor force participation rate remained notably subdued at 62.3% compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census figures indicate that just 13.4% of workers conducted their jobs from home, although pandemic-era restrictions during that period should be noted.
The primary employment sectors for local residents include manufacturing, retail trade, along with health care & social assistance. Industrial specialization is particularly pronounced, with manufacturing jobs accounting for 2.5 times the wider regional concentration. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, engaging only 5.3% of the local workforce relative to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between Census resident worker counts and local daytime positions suggests that the suburb is predominantly residential, offering limited internal employment capacity. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 4.2% while the total labor force grew by 4.4%, leading to an increase of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment. Across Greater Melbourne over the identical timeframe, employment increased by 2.1%, the workforce rose by 2.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia (issued Mar-26) provide context on national labor trends across five- and ten-year horizons, which can be aligned with local industry distributions. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with marked variance across different sectors. Applying these industry weights to the local workforce composition points to potential job growth of 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (representing a baseline illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Noble Park - West is $1,399 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $586 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,645 a year against an average of $52,512. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $47,645 and an average income of $52,512 across the Noble Park - West SA2. These figures fall below national benchmarks and track beneath Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $52,228 (median) and $57,564 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census recorded median weekly household earnings of $1,399, placing the area in the 28th percentile, while individual incomes sat at the 10th percentile.
The largest single earning bracket contains 33.2% of residents (6,831 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional share of 32.8%. With only 82.2% of earnings uncommitted after housing costs, local affordability constraints remain severe, ranking at the 26th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Noble Park - West had 6,375 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 13% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $346 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, housing stock in Noble Park - West consisted of 71.8% houses and 28.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternate unit types), compared against Melbourne metro figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 32.0%, aligning with Melbourne metro levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 30.7% and rented properties represented 37.3%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were noticeably lower than the regional baseline, recording a median of $1,700 versus $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent was $346 against $390 metro-wide.
On a national scale, local mortgage commitments remain below the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rent also sitting beneath the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Noble Park - West counted 6,375 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,696 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 23% 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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Family units constitute 72.2% of all households in the district, led by couples with children at 33.6%, childless couples at 20.7%, and single-parent homes at 15.6%. The remaining 27.8% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 23.1% and shared group accommodation making up 4.8%. With an average of 2.9 people per home, the median household size exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.1% of adults in Noble Park - West hold a university qualification, including 15.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 14.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,033 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 952 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present ongoing structural hurdles, with tertiary qualification rates at 23.1%, lagging significantly behind the 37.0% recorded for Greater Melbourne. This disparity highlights targeted opportunities for further skills development. Bachelor qualifications form the largest segment at 15.6%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 6.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 24.7% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (14.9%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Active participation in study is strong throughout the community, with 29.3% of the population enrolled in an educational course. Breaking down these enrollments, primary schooling accounts for 7.9%, secondary education comprises 7.1%, and tertiary institutions capture 6.1%.
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Public transport in Noble Park - West reaches 53 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 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 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Noble Park - West includes 53 operational stops served by a network of buses. These facilities accommodate 15 separate bus routes that together deliver 4,130 weekly trips. Network accessibility is very high, with typical walking distances to the nearest boarding point averaging 191 meters. Reflecting the area's residential function, outward commuting is standard; 83% of commuters travel via private vehicle and 10% utilize train networks. Private vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.3 per dwelling. Working from home engaged 13.4% of workers during the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Public transport services run at an average volume of 590 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 77 weekly trips per stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.3% of residents in Noble Park - West report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Assessment of chronic ailment rates and mortality statistics by AreaSearch points to below-average health outcomes in Noble Park - West, with widespread conditions registering marginally higher incidence across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage remains notably constrained, held by approximately 46% of the population (~9,527 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and an Australian benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic health issues diagnosed among residents are asthma (6.2%) and arthritis (5.7%). Meanwhile, 75.3% of the community reported no long-term medical conditions, tracking above the Greater Melbourne proportion of 72.6%.
The working-age population exhibits generally favorable wellness with low rates of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over total 3,304 people, or 16.1% of the population, with overall health percentiles generally aligning with broader national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
64.4% of Noble Park - West residents were born overseas and 69.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (13.9%) and English (10.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is exceptionally high in Noble Park - West, where 64.4% of residents were born abroad and 69.7% speak a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 33.8% of the local population. Buddhism demonstrates a particularly pronounced presence, followed by 24.3% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne baseline of 4.2%. Parental birthplace data highlights significant ancestral diversity, led by Other lineages representing 34.3% of residents (contrasting with 14.6% regionally), Vietnamese ancestry at 13.9% (well above the 1.9% regional rate), and English heritage at 10.0% (substantially below Greater Melbourne's 20.1%).
Further notable cultural cohorts include individuals of Indian background at 5.6% (vs 4.2% across the region), Sri Lankan heritage at 1.5% (vs 0.8%), and Serbian descent at 0.7% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Noble Park - West is 36. 32.6% 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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Demographic age distributions in Noble Park - West closely align with Greater Melbourne, with no single broad cohort deviating by more than 1.6 percentage points from the metropolitan profile. The median age remains steady at 36, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 1 year below Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37. The most notable post-census shift occurred in the 25 - 44 bracket, which expanded from 32.2% to an estimated 33.7% of the community. Looking toward 2041, the senior segment (65+) is projected to see the largest gain, rising by 1,441 (44%) to reach 4,746, whereas youth and child cohorts are expected to experience a decline over this timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Noble Park - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 6 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 156 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,591 at the 2021 Census → 20,577 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 (212041460). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.