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Northcote - West has an estimated 11,557 residents, up from 10,299 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,258 people, or 12.2%. 292 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.1% of that increase. That puts 4,394 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 the latest evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Northcote - West is estimated at 11,557 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,258 individuals, or 12.2%, from the 10,299 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This upward trend is calculated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 11,026, combined with 292 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Consequently, the population density stands at 4,394 residents per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all areas analyzed nationwide and indicating that residential space is in very high demand.
The 12.2% expansion rate of Northcote - West outpaced both the broader SA3 region at 8.0% and the state average, positioning it as a leading growth zone. The main driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 84.1% of the recent population gains. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates population projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as their starting point. Where these figures are unavailable, population trends are derived from the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional and LGA forecasts by executing a weighted aggregation of growth patterns from the LGA scale down to the SA2 scale. Age-specific growth distributions from these models are also applied to project trends between 2032 and 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, the locality is projected to experience substantial population growth that ranks in the highest national quartile, with an estimated addition of 4,283 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a cumulative expansion of 32.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
172 new dwellings have been approved in Northcote - West over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 34 new residential approvals are registered annually in Northcote - West, with 172 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 20 recorded so far in FY-26. Because only 0.8 additional residents moved to the neighborhood for every new dwelling constructed over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local supply of housing is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, ensuring plenty of options for prospective buyers and leaving room for demographic growth beyond current estimates, with new dwellings showing an average construction value of $405,000.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals total just $2.2 million for the current financial year, representing a very low level of commercial construction initiatives. Compared to the wider Greater Melbourne region, the per capita rate of building approvals in Northcote - West is highly similar, which helps maintain market equilibrium in line with metropolitan trends. However, this building rate is below the national benchmark, reflecting a mature local market and indicating that available development land may be limited. Recent building approvals consist of 20.0% standalone houses and 80.0% attached dwellings like townhouses and apartments. This concentration on denser housing options offers more accessible purchase points and appeals to downsizers, real estate investors, and those buying their first home. This pattern marks a clear departure from the existing housing stock, of which 43.0% consists of houses, showing a shrinking supply of vacant development sites alongside shifting resident preferences and a demand for more varied, economical housing choices. The area registers approximately 1244 residents for each new dwelling approval, which highlights the established nature of the local market. Looking forward, projections suggest that Northcote - West will add 3,752 new residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly figures compiled by AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction is maintained, the supply of new housing might fall short of population gains, which could intensify buyer competition and underpin stronger appreciation in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Northcote - West
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 Northcote - West, worth an estimated $284 million. A further 157 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.3 billion. 46 are already under construction and 62 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include The Wilds Northcote, Walker Street Public Housing Renewal (Merri Northcote), Northcote Green (Northcote Plaza Redevelopment), and Patch Apartments, with the following list detailing those of primary relevance.
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The Wilds Northcote
A collection of 15 carbon-neutral, fully electric detached houses on Merri Creek in Northcote, delivered by Beulah and designed by Edition Office. Homes feature solar arrays, passive design, double glazing and biophilic landscaping. Construction is underway with sales active; move-in targeted for 2026.
McDonald's Northcote
McDonald's Australia proposes a 24/7 convenience restaurant at 319-325 High Street Northcote, refurbishing a vacant two-storey building damaged by fire. The project involves interior refurbishment, facade alterations, a new rear loading bay, and updated signage. Darebin City Council refused the permit amendment in November 2025 following significant community opposition including an 11,000-signature petition. McDonald's appealed to VCAT and on 24 April 2026 the tribunal overturned the council's refusal (McDonald's Australia Limited v Darebin CC [2026] VCAT 283), ruling that operator identity is not a valid planning consideration and that a convenience restaurant is an as-of-right use in the Commercial 1 Zone.The permit has been reissued with new conditions covering landscaping, waste management and delivery restrictions. McDonald's has indicated the restaurant will open later in 2026, representing a $2 million investment and creating approximately 100 local jobs.
73-75 High Street Mixed-Use Development
A six-storey mixed-use development comprising 35 residences, ground-floor retail tenancies, office spaces, and a rooftop bar. Designed to integrate with the vibrant Northcote High Street precinct, the project balances contemporary urban living with commercial and hospitality amenities. The development is currently in the pre-construction phase with an estimated completion in mid-2029.
Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment
The Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment is a mixed-use project in Fitzroy North that received VCAT approval in May 2021. The plan involves the demolition of the existing 1960s supermarket to make way for a new two-level 5,473sqm supermarket, 66 apartments, townhouses, and a cafe. The project includes the restoration of heritage facades on Scotchmer and Best Streets. As of April 2026, the project is under review by the developer following Yarra City Council's September 2025 decision to reject the sale of a critical laneway required for the full scope of the approved design.
Northcote Station Accessibility and Safety Upgrade
Funded in the Victorian Budget 2026/27, this project will install tactile ground surface indicators at Northcote Station to improve safety for passengers with vision impairment. It is delivered as part of a wider 7.6 million dollar state government package of accessibility and safety upgrades covering Clifton Hill, Northcote, Eaglemont, Donnybrook and Broadmeadows stations across the Melbourne network.
Bastings Community
47 architecturally designed, fossil fuel-free townhouses by KUD for Lucent Group. Features a 7.5 Star NatHERS rating, rooftop solar, north-facing courtyards, and a central communal space.
Northcote Green (Northcote Plaza Redevelopment)
A $500 million revitalization of the southern 15,000 sqm portion of Northcote Plaza. The VCAT-approved masterplan, designed by Fender Katsalidis, features four residential towers (up to 18 storeys) containing approximately 605 apartments, including a Build-to-Rent component and a 10% commitment to social and affordable housing. The precinct includes 6,500 sqm of new retail space, 15,000 sqm of A-grade office space, a central park, and a public through-site link connecting High Street to All Nations Park.Key amenities include a library, cinema, and a residents gymnasium.
Thomas Embling Hospital Expansion
The Victorian Government is investing 515.7 million AUD to expand the Thomas Embling Hospital forensic mental health facility. The project delivers 82 additional beds, including a 34-bed women's precinct and a 48-bed medium security men's facility. It also features a new entry complex, clinical administration facilities, and a multi-deck carpark. This expansion implements key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.
7,262 residents of Northcote - West are employed, from a labour force of 7,620. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 79.4%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 9,611, about 83% 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 Northcote - West is characterized by high levels of education, with particularly strong representation in technology fields, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 3.6%. As of March 2026, the employed resident population stands at 7,262, with the jobless rate closely matching the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while the labor participation rate of 79.4% is significantly higher than the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data reveals that a substantial 53.9% of workers operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The professional & technical services sector is exceptionally prominent, with local employment shares reaching 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 5.2% of the local workforce, compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Given the discrepancy between the Census count of local jobs and the number of working residents, this largely residential neighborhood appears to offer relatively few jobs within its own borders. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data indicates that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.6% while the total labor force grew by 3.7%, resulting in a stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment expand by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding potential workforce trends in Northcote - West. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment profile of Northcote - West suggests local job numbers could grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Northcote - West is $2,318 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,216 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,445 a year against an average of $99,155. 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 data at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year indicates that the Northcote - West SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $71,445 and an average income of $99,155. These figures place the area in the highest national percentiles, comparing favorably to the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 stand at approximately $78,318 for the median and $108,694 for the average. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Northcote - West are elevated, ranking between the 84th and 92nd percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 30.0% of the population or 3,467 residents, which aligns with the regional distribution of 32.8%. High-income earners are prominent, with 38.9% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial local purchasing power. Although high housing costs absorb 15.6% of income, strong average earnings place disposable income in the 83rd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Northcote - West had 4,247 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 22% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,346 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock in Northcote - West at the time of the latest Census consisted of 42.7% houses and 57.2% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, contrasting with the Greater Melbourne breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Northcote - West stood at 29.3%, matching the metropolitan average, while the remaining homes were either mortgaged at 30.8% or rented at 39.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,346, which is higher than the Melbourne metropolitan median of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $490, compared to $390 for the wider metro area.
Compared to national figures, mortgage payments in Northcote - West are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Northcote - West counted 4,247 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,766 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of homes at 59.2%, consisting of couples with children at 25.1%, couples without children at 26.0%, and single-parent households at 6.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.8% of the area, with single-person households representing 30.9% and group households making up 9.8%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
60.2% of adults in Northcote - West hold a university qualification, including 35.1% with a bachelor degree and 18.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 8.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,353 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,107 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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Residents of Northcote - West demonstrate high levels of formal education, with 60.2% of individuals aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to national and state averages of 30.4% and 33.4% respectively. This educational profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 18.5% and graduate diplomas at 6.6%. Vocational education represents 16.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split equally between advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 8.3%. A high proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 28.9% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 9.1% attending university or tertiary institutions, 7.6% in primary school, and 6.9% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Northcote - West reaches 46 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 6,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 services in Northcote - West include 46 active stops, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 8 distinct routes, which accommodate 6,401 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 164 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute to other neighborhoods, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 58%, followed by trains at 12% and cycling at 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 53.9%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 914 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 139 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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69.1% of residents in Northcote - West report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes in Northcote - West are higher than average, based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which remain low among the general population, though they rise above national averages within older, vulnerable demographics. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 70% of the population or 8,136 people, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health concerns in the community are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.9% and 8.9% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 69.1% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 experience better health outcomes than average. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the local population, totaling 1,568 people, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%. Health indicators for senior residents present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the outcomes observed for the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.7% of Northcote - West residents were born overseas and 19.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.9%) and Australian (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Northcote - West displays higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 25.7% of the population born outside Australia and 19.0% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 28.6% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation in the area is Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. The most common ancestries reported in Northcote - West are English at 23.9%, Australian at 18.0%, and Irish at 11.7%, which is higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
Notable differences in ethnic backgrounds also exist, with Greek ancestry representing 4.8% of the population compared to 2.7% regionally, Italian ancestry at 6.5% compared to 5.2%, and Macedonian ancestry at 0.8% compared to 0.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Northcote - West is 36. 33.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Northcote - West is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, Northcote - West has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 at 22.7%, but fewer children aged 5 - 14 at 8.8%. The concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.6% to 10.5%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 age bracket decreased from 15.4% to 13.2%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 10.1% to 8.8%. Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow the fastest at 41%, adding 624 residents to reach a total of 2,151.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Northcote - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 292 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,299 at the 2021 Census → 11,557 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (206021500). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.