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Oakleigh - Huntingdale has an estimated 25,473 residents, up from 22,928 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,545 people, or 11.1%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 408 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.5% of that increase. That puts 2,505 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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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch indicates that the resident count of Oakleigh - Huntingdale stands at approximately 25,473 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2,545 people (11.1%) compared to the 22,928 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 25,427 alongside 408 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With 2,504 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits within the upper quartile of places nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch. Outperforming both the broader state figure of 9.5% and national benchmarks, the area's 11.1% post-2021 census expansion highlights its status as a regional frontrunner in demographic expansion.
International arrivals served as the principal catalyst for this expansion, contributing roughly 93.5% of total population increases across recent periods. Projections for each individual SA2 published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilising 2022 as a base point, are incorporated by AreaSearch. Wherever locations lack coverage within that release, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adapting them via weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 tiers. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these models are similarly projected across all localities for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, long-term demographic modelling places the district within the top quartile of AreaSearch-reviewed statistical areas, forecasting an influx of 8,448 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks, amounting to an overall gain of 33.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
763 new dwellings have been approved in Oakleigh - Huntingdale over the past five years, an average of 152 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 153 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential construction permissions in Oakleigh - Huntingdale have tracked at roughly 152 residential properties annually, generating 763 homes across the past 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 2.2 new residents per year for every home constructed, pointing to solid underlying demand that underpins local real estate values. Dwellings approved over the past 5 financial years carry an average expected construction cost of $545,000, which sits marginally higher than the broader region and highlights an emphasis on higher-quality builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $46.5 million this financial year, underscoring significant non-residential development activity.
Per capita building approvals in Oakleigh - Huntingdale exceeded the wider metropolitan benchmark by 14.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period compared to Greater Melbourne, offering home seekers diverse choices while maintaining baseline real estate values. The pipeline of incoming residential projects breaks down into 33.0% detached houses alongside 67.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot towards medium- and high-density urban planning provides more accessible price thresholds suitable for downsizers, first-home buyers, and property investors. It also marks a noticeable transition away from the prevailing neighbourhood fabric (which currently stands at 68.0% houses), driven by the scarcity of greenfield sites, evolving lifestyle preferences, and housing affordability needs. Generating approximately 150 people per approval, the district exhibits the hallmarks of an evolving urban locality. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Oakleigh - Huntingdale is slated to absorb 8,402 residents by 2041. Should future residential construction proceed at existing volumes, additions to the local housing supply could trail population expansion, which may intensify competition among property seekers and place upward pressure on values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Oakleigh - Huntingdale
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 Oakleigh - Huntingdale, worth an estimated $4.85 billion. A further 129 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $93.6 billion. 25 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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Local infrastructure investments, major planning programs, and regional capital projects serve as major drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 47 initiatives with the potential to influence the district. Prominent projects include the Suburban Rail Loop East, Summerset Oakleigh South, VicTrack Land Release - Oakleigh Station, and Station Quarter Oakleigh, with the most critical works outlined below.
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Summerset Oakleigh South
Construction is actively underway on the premium Summerset Oakleigh South retirement village and aged care facility, featuring a continuum of care model across 135 units. The development comprises independent living villas and apartments, assisted living apartments, and residential aged care suites, alongside comprehensive community amenities. Major civil and basement works are continuing following the official sod-turning event.
Huntingdale Precinct Renewal & Structure Plan (Planning Scheme Amendment C173mona)
Major urban renewal framework and planning scheme change (Amendment C173mona approved January 2026) facilitating mid-rise 3-to-8 storey development, rezoning underutilised industrial land to Commercial 1 Zone, Mixed Use (MUZ4), and General Residential Zone (GRZ12) around Huntingdale Station and the Monash National Employment and Innovation Cluster.
Oakleigh Train and Tram Zone Activity Centre Plan
Victorian State Government urban renewal and planning reform under the Activity Centres Program, establishing streamlined planning pathways and new built-form overlay controls for higher density residential and commercial developments (up to 12 to 16 storeys in core areas) surrounding Oakleigh station.
370 Huntingdale Road Electric Vehicle Distribution Centre
Redevelopment of the former Sidetrack Go-Kart facility into an electric vehicle distribution, logistics, and servicing centre. The development includes specialized EV vehicle preparation bays, storage warehousing, and associated administrative facilities within the Huntingdale industrial precinct.
1-9 Allen Street & 777-781 Warrigal Road Retirement Development
The development at 1-9 Allen Street and 777-781 Warrigal Road in Oakleigh proposes a multi-storey seniors living and aged care community led by EBG Developments and Sinclair Brook. The facility includes independent living units, assisted living apartments, residential aged care suites, and dedicated resident wellbeing amenities. Planning approvals have been secured through Monash City Council and VCAT.
2-4 Atherton Road Apartment Tower
The 2-4 Atherton Road project in Oakleigh is a mixed-use residential apartment development designed by Metier3 Architects near Oakleigh Railway Station and Eaton Mall. The development features ground-level retail spaces, basement car parking, and approximately 75 multi-bedroom residential apartments across an 8-storey form. Planning permits have been granted under the Monash Planning Scheme.
VicTrack Land Release - Oakleigh Station
VicTrack is progressing the release of surplus rail land adjacent to Oakleigh Station for a mid-rise residential development as part of the Victorian Government Housing Statement. The site is expected to deliver around 120 homes with at least 10% affordable housing. The Expression of Interest process concluded with shortlisted proponents progressing through the Request for Proposal process. Construction is intended to commence within 18 months of developer appointment, subject to planning and commercial approvals.
1041 Centre Road Build-to-Rent Development
Pellicano Group is developing a major build-to-rent residential community at 1041 Centre Road in Oakleigh South. The multi-building masterplanned project incorporates over 200 modern rental apartments, co-working lounges, a rooftop pool, private dining rooms, and extensive ground-level parklands. It delivers high-quality long-term rental housing in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs.
15,420 residents of Oakleigh - Huntingdale are employed, from a labour force of 15,800. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 72.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% 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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Oakleigh - Huntingdale is characterised by a highly skilled labour pool with substantial representation in professional services, an exceptionally low jobless rate of 2.4%, and an estimated 4.5% annual gain in local employment. As of March 2026, 15,420 residents are actively working, with the local unemployment level tracking 2.4% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. The local labour force participation rate stands at a steady 72.2%, closely aligning with the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.1%. While Census metrics showed a substantial 35.6% of local workers operating from home, this metric reflects the broader impact of Covid-19 restrictions at the time of data collection.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The district demonstrates a clear occupational specialization in education & training, employing 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, construction accounts for only 7.9% of employed residents, trailing the Greater Melbourne level of 9.7%. Although various employment hubs exist locally, journey-to-work Census comparisons indicate that a substantial proportion of the working population travels to employment nodes outside the boundary. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures indicates that employment expanded by 4.5% over the past 12-month period while the local labour pool grew by 4.5%, preserving an even unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1% and workforce growth of 2.3%, alongside a 0.2 percentage points increase in joblessness. Broader occupational projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide insight into prospective labour demand across Oakleigh - Huntingdale over five and ten-year periods by mapping national industry trajectories against the local workforce structure. Nationally, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance fluctuating across different sectors. Applying these specific industry trends to the area's worker distribution suggests local employment may climb by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (calculated as an unadjusted weighting extrapolation without integrating local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oakleigh - Huntingdale is $1,956 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $841 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,714 a year against an average of $77,003. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show personal earnings across the Oakleigh - Huntingdale SA2 tracking substantially higher than national standards. Taxpayers in the Oakleigh - Huntingdale SA2 recorded a median income of $59,714 and an average income of $77,003, outperforming the corresponding Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Taking into account the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated modelled figures suggest an average income of $84,411 and a median income of $65,458 as of March 2026.
Data from the Census 2021 indicates that individual, family, and household earnings align near the 60th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 bracket constitutes the largest cohort, covering 32.1% of residents (8,176 people), which mirrors the 32.8% observed across the surrounding region. Although housing costs account for 15.9% of income, robust earning power lifts disposable income to the 63rd percentile, positioning the locality in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oakleigh - Huntingdale had 8,543 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 16% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. 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, the housing inventory in Oakleigh - Huntingdale was divided between 68.3% houses and 31.8% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative residential types), mirroring the 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings reported across Melbourne metro. Full home ownership in Oakleigh - Huntingdale stood at 32.2%, tracking on par with Melbourne metro, while 34.0% of private properties were under a mortgage and 33.9% were occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167 in the locality exceeded the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, whereas median weekly rent was $415, higher than the $390 recorded across Melbourne metro.
On a wider scale, local home loan payments sit well above the Australian average of $1,863, with weekly rent exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oakleigh - Huntingdale counted 8,543 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,491 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local living arrangements are heavily concentrated in family structures, which comprise 70.2% of all households; this includes 33.5% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family living situations make up 29.8% of residences, split between lone person households at 23.4% and group households at 6.4%. An average of 2.6 people reside in each household, aligning with the Greater Melbourne benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.8% of adults in Oakleigh - Huntingdale hold a university qualification, including 26.4% with a bachelor degree and 13.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 13.1% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,511 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,109 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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Higher education qualifications are exceptionally common among residents of Oakleigh - Huntingdale, with 42.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 29.8% across the SA4 region and 30.4% in Australia. This high level of academic attainment provides a competitive advantage for knowledge-intensive industries. Holding a bachelor degree is the most common credential at 26.4%, with postgraduate qualifications at 13.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 23.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (13.1%). A significant proportion of the population is actively engaged in study, with 29.7% of residents attending an educational institution.
This learning cohort includes 8.9% pursuing tertiary education, 7.8% attending primary education, and 6.1% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oakleigh - Huntingdale reaches 151 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 19,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 across Oakleigh - Huntingdale encompass 151 active transit stops operating a variety of bus connections. These stops are integrated into 36 individual routes that generate 19,653 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances of 167 meters to the nearest boarding point. As a largely residential community, outward travel is common; private vehicles serve as the main commuting choice at 79%, followed by 11% by train. Private vehicle density averages 1.2 per dwelling. Additionally, 35.6% of employed residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services provide an average of 2,807 trips per day across all available routes, delivering approximately 130 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest stops surrounding the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.1% of residents in Oakleigh - Huntingdale report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Indicators compiled by AreaSearch on chronic illnesses and mortality suggest favourable overall health metrics for Oakleigh - Huntingdale, where chronic condition rates remain low across the broader community yet elevate above national norms within elderly, vulnerable demographics. Furthermore, voluntary health insurance uptake is extensive, covering approximately 57% of the total population (~14,519 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the two most frequently reported health concerns, diagnosed in 7.2 and 6.2% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.1% of the local population reported experiencing no long-term health conditions, outperforming the Greater Melbourne proportion of 72.6%.
The working-age populace demonstrates excellent health outcomes with minimal chronic ailments, whereas the 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,663 people) exhibit health ratings that place below the national benchmark for senior cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.3% of Oakleigh - Huntingdale residents were born overseas and 48.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (15.0%) and Australian (14.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Oakleigh - Huntingdale displays broad cultural diversity, with 44.3% of the community born overseas and 48.2% speaking a non-English language in their domestic environment. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, followed by 49.2% of the local community. A distinct demographic concentration is evident in Judaism, which encompasses 1.0% of the population, matching the 1.0% observed across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family background, the most prevalent ancestral groups among residents are English (15.0%, lower than the regional level of 20.1%), Australian (14.3%), and Other (13.0%). Distinct cultural representation is also evident across several other groups: Greek heritage represents 11.4% of the population (compared to 2.7% regionally), Sri Lankan ancestry stands at 1.3% (vs 0.8%), and Russian accounts for 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oakleigh - Huntingdale is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.5% 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 profile of Oakleigh - Huntingdale leans toward younger cohorts. Estimates from AreaSearch as of August 2026 show that 35.6% of the population comprises young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 32.1% throughout Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 28.3%, below the 30.5% metropolitan benchmark. The estimated median age stands at 36 as at August 2026, which has declined from 37 at the 2021 Census and sits 1 year lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census.
Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults rose from 32.7% to an estimated 35.6%. By 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to capture the largest share of population growth, expanding by 2,963 residents (33%) to reach 12,036. In percentage terms, the 65+ demographic will experience the quickest expansion, rising 54% to 5,630 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oakleigh - Huntingdale
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 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 — 408 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,928 at the 2021 Census → 25,473 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 (212051326). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.