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Norlane has an estimated 8,970 residents, down from 9,051 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. 341 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,389 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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AreaSearch evaluations estimate that Norlane houses approximately 8,970 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 9,051 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this demonstrates a contraction of 81 residents (0.9%). This demographic adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,834 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 341 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The suburb exhibits a population density of 1,388 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical benchmark across areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. Inbound overseas migration was the central driver of local demographic gains, accounting for roughly 82.0% of recent population additions.
Projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline from the ABS/Geoscience Australia are implemented across SA2 regions by AreaSearch. Where SA2 coverage is absent, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures are applied via weighted population aggregation methods from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort growth rates derived from these models are further integrated across all localities between 2032 and 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the suburb is situated within the highest quartile for non-metropolitan growth, with the population projected to expand by 1,895 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, representing a cumulative increase of 19.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
227 new dwellings have been approved in Norlane over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That is 5.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% 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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Development activity in Norlane has generated approximately 45 residential approvals on an annual basis, yielding 227 dwellings throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Alongside recent population reductions, this supply volume has met local requirements well, delivering a balanced marketplace with sufficient buyer options. Furthermore, approved residential projects reflect an average value of $293,000—below regional benchmarks—underpinning accessible price points for buyers. Non-residential development comprised $900,000 in commercial approvals lodged in this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the suburb. Norlane generates approximately half the per capita residential dwelling approvals seen across Rest of Vic., placing it in the 63rd percentile across Australia.
Recent building activity is divided between 48.0% detached houses and 52.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This emphasis on medium and higher density dwellings provides accessible purchasing options suitable for downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors. It also marks a noticeable pivot from the established residential profile (currently 84.0% houses), driven by limited land availability and changing lifestyle or budgetary preferences. The area registers approximately 246 people per dwelling approval, representative of a low density building environment. Projections indicate that Norlane will gain 1,758 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). Residential development is tracking relatively well with this anticipated influx, though purchasing conditions could tighten as demographic expansion occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Norlane
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Norlane, worth an estimated $339 million. A further 132 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $48 billion. 30 are already under construction and 48 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning undertakings, and capital works exert a substantial influence on local outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 14 active or planned projects anticipated to shape the region. Significant initiatives include the Geelong Growth Area Transport Infrastructure Strategy, Gateway Green Estate, Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment, and Norlane ARC.
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Geelong Growth Area Transport Infrastructure Strategy
A strategic framework developed by the City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Victorian State Government to guide transport investment across Geelong's three major growth areas - Armstrong Creek, Northern Geelong and Western Geelong. The strategy covers road and rail infrastructure, public transport, active travel and traffic management to support an estimated 175,000 new residents across the growth areas by 2051. Community engagement phases are complete and the strategy has informed the development of the broader Integrated Transport Strategy, which is currently in draft development with community feedback expected in early 2026.
Gateway Green Estate
Masterplanned residential estate at the former Norlane High School site delivering approximately 125-130 homes through turnkey house and land packages together with future townhouse superlots. Civil construction is underway and completed house and land packages continue to be released for sale.
Barwon Health North
Barwon Health North is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility providing urgent care, renal dialysis, medical imaging, pathology, and child and family services. It serves as a community-based ambulatory care hub designed to reduce pressure on University Hospital Geelong while meeting the needs of Geelong's northern suburbs. Recent expansions include the relocation of public dental services to the site to improve community access.
Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment
The $43.6 million Wathaurong Dreaming Project involves the redevelopment of the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative headquarters into a state-of-the-art Aboriginal community and health hub. The three-storey facility consolidates comprehensive healthcare services, social and emotional wellbeing programs, family and youth support, cultural gathering spaces, and administration under one roof. Jointly funded by the Victorian Government, Federal Government, and the Co-operative, site demolition and main construction commenced in 2025/2026 with completion expected by 2027.
Geelong Healthcare Precinct
Integrated health precinct in Geelong North featuring a major dental clinic with day surgery, a day hospital, GP medical centre with allied health, onsite pharmacy, pathology and radiology partners, and a Montessori childcare and kindergarten. Purpose-built, high exposure site with ample parking and tenant directory including Geelong Day Surgery, Orbit Medical, Norlane Dental, Montessori Minds and Pharmacy 4 Less.
Stead Park Hockey Facility Upgrade
Redevelopment of Geelong's premier hockey venue at Stead Park, Corio, funded under the Victorian Government's Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Works include a new two-storey pavilion centrally located between the two hockey pitches, featuring four change rooms, match officials rooms, canteen, equipment storage and first aid on the ground floor, and a social space, meeting room, kitchen and terrace seating overlooking both pitches on the upper level. The western pitch is being redeveloped with a new playing surface, fencing, drainage, 500 lux sports lighting and an electronic scoreboard to support national-level hockey events.Additional accessible car parking and a new access road are also included. Construction commenced September 2025 and is being delivered by Fairbrother Pty Ltd on behalf of Development Victoria and Sport and Recreation Victoria.
340-344 Melbourne Road Large Format Retail Redevelopment
Refurbishment and re-tenanting of a long-vacant large format retail building (former Ray's Outdoors / Super Retail Group) on a prominent corner site at Melbourne Road and Collopy Street, North Geelong. IP Generation acquired the 5,564 sqm landholding for $8.5 million in May 2025. Global secondhand retailer Savers has secured a long-term lease over approximately 2,390 sqm, with the balance of the 4,750 sqm building being offered to additional large format retail tenants. Works are underway to refurbish the structure, update facade treatments, and prepare tenancy fitouts.
Norlane ARC
Norlane ARC is a state-of-the-art aquatic and community facility in Norlane, serving as a health and wellbeing precinct. It features a 25m indoor pool, hydrotherapy pool, learn to swim pool, water play area, waterslide, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, program rooms, occasional care facilities, cafe, and 1000 square metres of multi-purpose community spaces. The facility replaces the former Waterworld and Centenary Hall, includes improvements to Corio Library, and has expanded parking and landscaping. It is all-electric with a 5 Star Green Star certification.
3,126 residents of Norlane are employed, from a labour force of 3,882. Unemployment sits at 19.5%, with participation at 52.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 includes a mix of white and blue collar vocations, supported by significant industrial and manufacturing activity, an unemployment rate of 19.5%, and an annual employment growth estimate of 3.6%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,126, while the jobless rate sits 15.8% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, pointing to ongoing employment challenges. In addition, the labour force participation rate of 52.5% trails the Regional Vic. figure of 61.1%. Census records indicated that 9.4% of workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Norlane demonstrates significant employment concentration within transport, postal & warehousing, where the local workforce share is 2.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.0% of local employment relative to 7.5% across Regional Vic.. Comparison between resident workers and local jobs from Census counts indicates that the suburb functions largely as a dormitory residential area with limited employment within its own borders. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show a 12-month employment rise of 3.6% alongside a 0.9% reduction in the labour force, which decreased the unemployment rate by 3.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.1% and a labour force contraction of 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on potential workforce demand for Norlane. When applying these five-year (+6.6%) and ten-year (+13.7%) national industry forecasts across the local industry distribution, Norlane is modeled to see employment increases of 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note this weighting extrapolation is purely illustrative and excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Norlane is $926 a week (about $48,000 a year), with median personal income at $499 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,472 a year against an average of $51,440. 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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ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the Norlane SA2 have a median income of $47,472 and an average income of $51,440. These figures sit below nationwide averages and trail the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $52,039 (median) and $56,389 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual incomes fell within the 1st to 3rd percentiles across the country.
The largest income bracket contains 32.0% of individuals (2,870 people) earning $400 - 799, whereas the broader metropolitan region is concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 30.3%. Financial pressures are pronounced, with 44.1% of households managing on under $800 weekly. Housing affordability challenges are acute, as households retain only 78.8% of income after housing costs, placing the area in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Norlane had 3,744 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 2% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $254 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,200 a month. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.9%. 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 latest Census, housing stock in Norlane consisted of 84.3% separate houses and 15.7% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), compared with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Home ownership rates were comparatively subdued at 24.3%, while 19.6% of homes carried a mortgage and 56.1% were rental properties. The median monthly mortgage repayment stood at $1,200, below the Regional Vic. benchmark of $1,430, while the weekly median rent of $254 trailed the regional figure of $285. In a national context, repayments in Norlane remain significantly lower than the Australian median mortgage figure of $1,863 and the national median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Norlane counted 3,744 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 54.7% of dwellings in the area, divided into single parent families (19.6%), couples without children (17.6%), and couples with children (15.3%). Non-family setups constitute the remaining 45.3% of residences, consisting of lone person households (39.7%) and group living arrangements (5.6%). The average household size in Norlane is 2.1 people, which is below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.2% of adults in Norlane hold a university qualification, including 8.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 153 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 939 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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Attainment levels present notable local hurdles, with 14.2% of residents holding tertiary degrees compared to the VIC standard of 33.4%. These higher education metrics comprise bachelor degrees at 8.8%, postgraduate qualifications at 4.0%, and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. By contrast, vocational qualifications are well represented, with 36.6% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including certificates (27.7%) and advanced diplomas (8.9%). A significant 30.2% of the local population is engaged in formal education. This total comprises 9.8% enrolled in primary education, 7.8% attending secondary education, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Norlane reaches 49 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 6,500 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 0.9 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 Norlane comprises 49 stops with train services across 7 routes, generating a total of 6,526 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with average resident proximity to the nearest transit stop standing at 220 meters. Private motor vehicle use dominates outgoing travel at 89%, while vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below regional norms. In addition, 9.4% of workers commuted from home during the 2021 Census, which coincided with pandemic restrictions. Across all transit lines, scheduled service frequency averages 932 daily trips, which translates to roughly 133 trips per stop on a weekly basis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.5% of residents in Norlane report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 12.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Chronic illness and mortality assessments by AreaSearch highlight pronounced health vulnerabilities in Norlane across different age demographics, while private health insurance coverage is notably restricted at roughly 46% of residents (~4,135 people). This tracks below the Regional Vic. rate of 50.5% as well as the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, impacting 10.1% and 14.0% of the population, respectively, while 56.5% of residents reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are particularly evident across working-age residents.
Furthermore, 19.2% of the population is aged 65 and over (1,719 people), below the Regional Vic. proportion of 24.0%, with senior health rankings closely mirroring wider community metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.7% of Norlane residents were born overseas and 24.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.0%) and English (24.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Norlane displays elevated cultural diversity relative to surrounding regions, with 28.7% of its community born overseas and 24.3% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 41.8% of residents. The Other religious grouping demonstrates the clearest divergence from regional patterns, representing 2.6% of locals against 0.8% in Regional Vic.. Examining parental country of birth, the leading ancestries recorded in Norlane are Australian (26.0%), English (24.5%, trailing the regional level of 30.7%), and Other (12.6%, well above the regional share of 4.7%).
Notable overrepresentation is also observed among specific European backgrounds, including Croatian at 2.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian at 1.7% (versus 0.2%), and Macedonian at 1.7% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Norlane is 38. 28.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age structure of Norlane is younger than the broader non-metropolitan average. As of August 2026 estimates, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 29.7% of the populace compared to 23.1% in Regional Vic., while seniors aged 65+ represent 19.2% versus 24.0% regionally. The median age remains at 38, matching the 2021 Census finding and sitting 5 years below the Regional Vic. median of 43 from that same Census. The 45 - 64 age group has reduced from 24.3% at the Census to an estimated 22.6%. Looking toward 2041, the largest demographic expansion is expected among young to middle aged adults, projected to rise by 1,025 residents (39%) to 3,686.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Norlane
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 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 — 341 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,051 at the 2021 Census → 8,970 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 (203021488). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.