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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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North Melbourne has an estimated 19,340 residents, up from 15,637 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,703 people, or 23.7%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 289 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.5% of that increase. That puts 7,992 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 North Melbourne stands at approximately 19,340 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 3,703 people (23.7%) above the 15,637 people documented during the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined using ABS figures indicating an estimated resident population of 19,286 as of June 2025 alongside 289 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density reaches 7,991 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper 10% across the country in AreaSearch assessments and underscoring the strong appeal of local land.
Surpassing both statewide expansion (9.5%) and broader national rates, North Melbourne's 23.7% gain since the 2021 census positions it as a standout performer regionally. This demographic uplift has been underpinned largely by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 94.5% of overall population additions in recent periods. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as their benchmark are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In areas where these datasets are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting figures via weighted aggregation from local government to SA2 geographic boundaries. The resulting age-cohort growth rates are subsequently utilized across all regions spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic patterns, North Melbourne is anticipated to rank in the upper quartile of statistical areas nationwide, expanding by 7,166 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which amounts to a cumulative rise of 36.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,332 new dwellings have been approved in North Melbourne over the past five years, an average of 266 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 295 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% 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 across North Melbourne have averaged roughly 266 dwellings annually, totaling 1,332 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With approximately 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock are matching or outpacing incoming demand, providing extensive options for purchasers while establishing headroom for demographic expansion beyond projected numbers. Furthermore, new homes carry an average construction cost of $355,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide cost-effective options. On the commercial front, $299.8 million in development approvals has been registered during this financial year, highlighting energetic business and construction activity.
Per-capita construction volumes in North Melbourne align closely with Greater Melbourne, maintaining overall market balance with adjacent districts even as local building pace has accelerated recently. Development volumes remain well ahead of national figures, showing pronounced interest from developers. Furthermore, recent residential additions have consisted exclusively of townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward high-density building formats presents accessible entry points while serving downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors. Reflecting a mature and established urban landscape, North Melbourne records around 1942 people per approval. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, North Melbourne is projected to welcome an additional 7,112 residents leading up to 2041. Prevailing building activity appears appropriately scaled to satisfy incoming population requirements, fostering balanced conditions without placing excessive upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around North Melbourne
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Melbourne, worth an estimated $22.1 billion. A further 176 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $101.2 billion. 70 are already under construction and 67 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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Urban renewal initiatives, significant projects, and major infrastructure adjustments serve as critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 64 projects overall with the capacity to influence the surrounding district. Notable developments include the Errol Street Private Hospital, Abbotsford Street Social Housing, West End Mixed-Use Precinct, and Hotham Hill Apartments, with primary works outlined in the accompanying details.
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Errol Street Private Hospital
The Errol Street Private Hospital is a $300 million private healthcare project proposed by Australian Unity at 265-281 Errol Street in North Melbourne. Approved under the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program, the planned 11-storey hospital includes 223 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 10-bed intensive care unit, and diagnostic imaging. The proponent is currently advancing pre-construction tenant procurement.
Arden Precinct Urban Renewal
The Arden Precinct is a 45-hectare urban renewal project transforming industrial land into a high-density innovation and employment hub. Anchored by the Arden Metro Station, which commenced operations in early 2026, the precinct is designed to accommodate 34,000 jobs and 15,000 to 20,000 residents by 2051. Development Victoria is currently assessing final bids from two shortlisted consortia-Hamton Group/Hostplus and Lendlease/Assemble-to appoint a master developer for the 12-hectare Arden Central core. Notably, the originally planned Arden Hospital campus was cancelled in 2024 due to electromagnetic interference issues, with those facilities now consolidated at the Parkville site.
WOBO North Melbourne
Warehouse-style apartments developed by Orb Property Partners as part of The Tapestry Project. Designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects, featuring recycled brick podium, exposed concrete ceilings, and 100% renewable energy. Offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments plus penthouses with rooftop terrace and communal facilities.
Hotham Hill Apartments
A boutique collection of ten exclusive three-bedroom residences in North Melbournes historic Hotham Hill district, featuring luxury living with sustainable design, green spaces, biophilic elements, and a sense of community. Interiors include natural marble, vibrant timber finishes, open-plan layouts, expansive balconies, custom joinery, Carrara marble benchtops, and premium Miele appliances. The development includes environmentally sustainable features like solar energy systems, water-saving measures, secure parking, state-of-the-art security, and landscaped gardens.
Gardiner on the Park
A boutique residential development of 27 apartments over nine to ten levels overlooking Gardiner Reserve in North Melbourne. The project features a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, including penthouses, with park and city views. Designed by Peddle Thorp Architects, the building has a modern aesthetic with a glass facade to maximise light and views.
287-313 Macaulay Road Mixed-Use Development
12-storey mixed-use building with 120 apartments designed by Hayball architects. Retail on ground and first floors, residential above. Two levels of basement parking with 101 spaces.
280-286 Macaulay Road Development
12-storey mixed-use building with 40 apartments, 16 offices, 2 retail spaces. Demolition of existing buildings. Contemporary design with materials including powder-coated steel, perforated metal panel, timber battens, prefab concrete panel cladded with brick tile, grey glass, stone tiles, and window louvers. Basement car parking for 73 vehicles and associated landscaping.
Metro Tunnel - Arden Station
Arden Station is a new underground station in North Melbourne, part of the Metro Tunnel project. It will be at the centre of a new employment and innovation precinct. The station features massive brick arches made from precast concrete and over 100,000 Victorian-made bricks, reflecting North Melbournes industrial history. It includes platform screen doors, three 16m-long skylights for natural light, and is floodproofed with water-sensitive urban design features. Construction of the station is complete, with some surrounding works continuing until the Metro Tunnel opens in 2025.
12,641 residents of North Melbourne are employed, from a labour force of 13,684. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 77.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 North Melbourne is characterized by an educated talent pool and a pronounced concentration of professional services personnel, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.6% and a 5.1% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 12,641, with the local jobless rate sitting 2.9% above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. The local participation rate is exceptionally strong at 77.4% relative to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicated that 44.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for North Melbourne residents consist of professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, along with education & training. Professional & technical roles exhibit particular strength locally, capturing an employment share 1.7 times the broader metropolitan average. Conversely, construction represents an under-indexed sector, engaging 3.5% of the local workforce compared to 9.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. With a ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident recorded at the Census, local job availability remains stronger than typical averages. AreaSearch analysis combining SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 5.1% alongside a 3.7% expansion in the labour force, reducing the local unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne over the same timeframe, employment climbed 2.1% and the labour force increased 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context regarding employment prospects in North Melbourne. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to anticipate potential trends. While nationwide employment is modeled to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary across specific industries. When local sector proportions are factored in, North Melbourne's employment base is estimated to expand by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this utilizes a basic weighting calculation for illustration and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in North Melbourne is $1,718 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $953 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,715 a year against an average of $71,612. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that North Melbourne SA2 earnings exceed nationwide figures, showing a median income of $52,715 and an average of $71,612. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Incorporating a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $57,786 for the median and $78,501 for the average as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, individual earnings placed at the 73rd percentile ($953 weekly), while household earnings sat at the 48th percentile.
Looking at earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 tier accounts for 31.2% of residents (6,034 people), aligning with the regional share of 32.8%. Affordability constraints remain noticeable, with 79.8% of income remaining uncommitted (ranking at the 44th percentile), while the area occupies the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Melbourne had 6,855 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 4% detached houses and 70% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 66% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,035 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. 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 most recent Census, the dwelling landscape in North Melbourne comprised 3.9% standalone houses and 96.1% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting sharply with Melbourne metro figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in North Melbourne was 13.5%, trailing the metropolitan baseline, while remaining properties were mortgaged (20.5%) or rented (66.0%). Median monthly mortgage costs sat at $2,035 locally against $2,000 for Melbourne metro, while weekly median rent reached $381 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro. Nationally, North Melbourne exceeds the Australian average mortgage commitment of $1,863 as well as the national median rental rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Melbourne counted 6,855 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,478 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 47.2% of local households, encompassing couples without children (23.6%), couples with children (13.9%), and single parent families (7.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 52.8%, driven by lone person households at 40.5% and group households at 12.1%. The typical household size stands at 2.0 people, below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
60.9% of adults in North Melbourne hold a university qualification, including 34.8% with a bachelor degree and 21.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 7.8% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 2,832 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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 in North Melbourne tracks well above broader indicators, with 60.9% of inhabitants aged 15+ possessing university credentials, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% within VIC. This strong knowledge profile positions the local workforce favorably for specialized industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 34.8%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (21.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational certifications account for 16.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificates (7.8%). Resident participation in education is significant, with 39.6% of the population engaged in formal study.
This cohort comprises 20.8% undertaking tertiary studies, 5.7% attending primary school, and 5.3% enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in North Melbourne reaches 64 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 8,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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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Public transport connectivity in North Melbourne includes 64 active stops spanning bus and light rail networks. Across these stops, 14 individual routes provide 8,496 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with commuters averaging 122 meters to their closest transit connection. As an established residential pocket, outward journeys dominate travel patterns, with private motor vehicles accounting for 38% of trips, walking comprising 23%, and train transport representing 13%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.4 per dwelling, sitting below metropolitan standards. A notable 44.4% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 1,213 trips per day, providing roughly 132 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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74.1% of residents in North Melbourne report no long-term health condition. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 across North Melbourne demonstrate positive outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease occurrences. Low rates of medical conditions are observed across both younger and older cohorts, while private healthcare coverage is substantial, encompassing approximately 55% of the community (~10,617 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary diagnosed conditions in the suburb, affecting 8.0% and 11.0% of inhabitants respectively, whereas 74.1% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical ailments compared to 72.6% regionally across Greater Melbourne. Health measures among residents aged under 65 exceed standard levels.
Those aged 65 and over represent 7.4% of the population (1,433 people), well below the 15.1% proportion recorded across Greater Melbourne. Wellness metrics among older residents are notably elevated, exceeding nationwide standards by a wider margin than the broader populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.5% of North Melbourne residents were born overseas and 41.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.5%) and Australian (14.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in North Melbourne, where 46.5% of residents were born overseas and 41.3% speak a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 24.0% of the local population. Buddhism displays a noticeable over-representation, accounting for 5.0% of residents locally compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental birthplace and ancestry, the three largest groups in North Melbourne comprise English at 17.5%, Other at 17.2%, and Australian at 14.2%. Clear differences are also visible among other heritages: Chinese ancestry represents 13.8% locally (compared to 6.5% regionally), Vietnamese accounts for 3.0% (against 1.9% regionally), and Korean stands at 0.8% (versus 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Melbourne is 29, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 55.9% 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 demographic profile of North Melbourne leans heavily toward younger, pre-family age groups. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 48.9% of the population are young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) make up 13.6% versus 22.3% regionally. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 29, down from 31 at the 2021 Census, which sits 8 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at the same Census, while the national figure was 38 at that time.
Since the Census, the most prominent shift has occurred within the 25 - 44 bracket, rising from 45.1% to an estimated 48.9%. In younger cohorts, the 5 to 14 band decreased from 7.7% to an estimated 5.5% while the 15 to 24 band increased from 18.5% to 21.8%, without any corresponding increase in younger age groups. Looking toward 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to see the largest volume increase, growing by 3,269 (35%) to reach 12,734, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts are expected to experience the fastest proportional expansion, rising 74% to 4,576.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Melbourne
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 |
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| 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 24 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 — 289 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,637 at the 2021 Census → 19,340 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 (206041506). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.