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Ocean Grove has an estimated 20,864 residents, up from 19,394 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,470 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years. 561 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 63.6% of that increase. That puts 303 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Ocean Grove is approximately 20,864 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,470 people (7.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 19,394 people. This growth is estimated using the ABS estimated resident population of 20,794 as of June 2025 and 561 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 303 persons per square kilometer, offering ample space per resident and opportunity for future expansion. The 7.6% expansion rate in Ocean Grove since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Vic.
(4.3%), positioning it as a regional growth leader. This population rise was chiefly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 63.6% of the total population gains in recent times, though other factors like overseas migration and natural growth also made positive contributions. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch applies the Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age brackets derived from these aggregations are also projected across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, exceptional growth is anticipated, ranking the area in the top 10 percent of national regional locations, with the population projected to grow by 9,810 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 46.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,340 new dwellings have been approved in Ocean Grove over the past five years, an average of 268 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 166 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 195, 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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Ocean Grove has recorded approximately 268 residential property approvals annually, totaling 1,340 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 179 so far during FY-26. With an average of 1.5 new residents per year per constructed dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the housing market demonstrates a healthy balance of supply and demand, promoting stable conditions, with new homes built at an average value of $335,000. Furthermore, $2.1 million in commercial development approvals have been documented this financial year, highlighting the primary residential profile of the area.
Compared with the Rest of Vic., Ocean Grove displays 19.0% less new development (per person) while placing in the 82nd percentile of locations analyzed nationally. This rate of activity is much higher than the national level, indicating robust developer trust in the area. New construction consists of 76.0% detached dwellings and 24.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the traditional low density environment with an emphasis on family residences that attract those looking for space. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock (currently 94.0% houses), reflecting a drop in available development sites and meeting changing lifestyle choices and affordability needs. The region has roughly 140 people per dwelling approval, pointing to a growing market. Future forecasts indicate Ocean Grove will add 9,738 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction activity is keeping pace with growth forecasts, though buyers might face increased competition as the population expands.
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Development applications around Ocean Grove
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ocean Grove, worth an estimated $479 million. A further 150 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.7 billion. 53 are already under construction and 52 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 projects, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 25 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having potential impacts in the area. Principal developments include Kingston Ocean Grove Estate, Ti-Tree Village Redevelopment, 61 Powell Street Townhouses, and 57-59 The Parade Apartments, with the list below highlighting those of greatest relevance.
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Kingston Ocean Grove Estate
Large staged masterplanned community in Ocean Grove delivering residential lots plus new parks, wetlands and community facilities. Current activity includes the Kingston Haven releases with titles expected from 2025, ongoing civil works across stages, and the opening of community health facilities within the estate.
57-59 The Parade Apartments
A three-storey coastal residential development featuring 16 contemporary apartments with basement parking. The project combines modern architectural design with coastal living, offering spacious residences ranging from 94 to 188 square metres. Designed by UXD Group with landscape architecture by CDA Design Group, the development provides luxury coastal living in a prime Ocean Grove location with easy access to local amenities and Ocean Grove Beach.
Ti-Tree Village Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of a 5,775 sqm beachside holiday park site into luxury residential or aged care facilities. Located 250m from Ocean Grove beach with significant development potential subject to council approval. The property features 3 street frontages and favorable residential zoning.
61 Powell Street Townhouses
A boutique collection of five architecturally designed three-bedroom townhouses set across two levels in a prime Ocean Grove location. The development application has been submitted with completion expected by late 2026. Each residence features spacious open-plan layouts, contemporary finishes, and integrated outdoor areas designed for coastal lifestyle living.
Bellarine Peninsula Tourism Infrastructure Program
A rolling program of visitor economy infrastructure across the Bellarine Peninsula, delivered under the Sustainable Destination Master Plan (SDMP) prepared by Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine with Urbis and jointly funded with the Victorian Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions. The SDMP is a ten year roadmap running to 2032 and targets 14 million annual visit days, $2.1 billion in visitor spend, 2,065 new beds and 4,855 new jobs across the region. It sets five strategic directions covering liveability, sport and wellness, transformational access and wayfinding infrastructure, outdoor and nature based activations on Wadawurrung Country, and design led sustainability.Top ranked demand driving projects include Wadawurrung Traditional Owner cultural experiences, a visitor experience at You Yangs Regional Park, Queenscliff Harbour eco tourism, mineral spa and experiential accommodation product, distinct maker and grower experiences, cruise ship infrastructure and adventure tourism. Delivery is under way through funded components including new and accessible cabin accommodation at Barwon Heads Caravan Park (Barwon Coast, seven cabins with public bookings targeted from September 2026) and the Portarlington Holiday Park cabin replacement initiative (Bellarine Bayside), both supported by the Victorian Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024, alongside earlier staged works on the Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff and continuing foreshore, trail and ferry terminal upgrades. All works sit within the controls of the Bellarine Peninsula Distinctive Areas and Landscapes Statement of Planning Policy, which caps urban growth and directs tourism investment to protect coastal and rural landscapes.
Barwon Coast Foreshore Master Plan
A 15-year strategic framework and master plan for managing coastal public land from Breamlea to Collendina, focusing on environmental protection, climate adaptation, trails, amenities, and infrastructure. The plan incorporates technical feedback and extensive community engagement, with the final Master Plan scheduled for release in mid-2026.
Kingston Village Neighbourhood Activity Centre Expansion
Expansion of the Kingston Neighbourhood Activity Centre within Kingston Village estate, delivering new large-format and convenience retail including 7-Eleven, Hungry Jacks, The Reject Shop, MyCar Tyre & Auto, Bean Squeeze drive-thru cafe, and additional tenancies. All stores opened progressively through 2025 with final tenancies trading by November 2025.
Kingston Village Shopping Centre
A $60 million mixed-use retail development incorporating over 12,000sqm of GFA featuring Woolworths Supermarket, Dan Murphy's, Aldi, McDonald's, medical centre, 25 specialty stores, and 550+ car parking spaces. Completed in 2019.
10,595 residents of Ocean Grove are employed, from a labour force of 10,808. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 63.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,264, about 88% 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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Ocean Grove features a well-educated labor force, strong representation in essential services sectors, and an unemployment rate of only 2.0%. As of March 2026, 10,595 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.7% lower than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, and labor force participation is standard (63.6% compared with 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census responses indicate a high 28.5% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. The primary employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The area exhibits a specific concentration in education & training, showing an employment share of 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 1.0% of the Ocean Grove workforce compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic.. The area appears to present few local jobs, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the year ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 0.8% while employment decreased by 0.7%, keeping unemployment stable. In comparison, Regional Vic. experienced an employment drop of 0.1%, a labor force reduction of 0.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia starting May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Ocean Grove. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, are mapped to the local employment profile to estimate growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Ocean Grove suggests local employment will rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ocean Grove is $1,882 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $850 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,157 a year against an average of $73,259. 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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The most recent postcode level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Ocean Grove SA2 exceed the national average, with a median of $55,157 and an average of $73,259. This compares to Regional Vic. levels where the median is $50,954 and the average is $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $60,463 (median) and $80,307 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Ocean Grove around the 58th percentile nationally.
Distribution records show the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 30.8% of the community (6,426 individuals), which aligns with the regional trend of 30.3% in this bracket. After housing costs, 86.4% of income is available for other expenditures, and the area's SEIFA income index ranks in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ocean Grove had 7,058 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Ocean Grove at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.8% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic.. Home ownership rates in Ocean Grove were higher than in Regional Vic. at 43.0%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (38.7%) or rented (18.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Regional Vic. average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $420, compared to Regional Vic. figures of $1,430 and $285.
Nationally, Ocean Grove's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ocean Grove counted 7,058 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,593 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of homes at 75.4%, consisting of 33.3% couples with children, 32.6% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.6%, with single-person households at 22.4% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.5% of adults in Ocean Grove hold a university qualification, including 21.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,918 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 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 Ocean Grove is higher than broader regional averages, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 21.7% in the Rest of Vic.. This educational differential positions the area well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.9%) and certificates (22.0%). Participation in education is high, with 28.6% of residents currently undertaking formal studies.
This includes 11.1% in primary school, 8.2% in high school, and 3.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Ocean Grove reaches 68 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 720 services a week. The typical home sits about 380 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis shows 68 active transit stops in Ocean Grove. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes, offering a total of 716 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 377 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the area's residential character, most residents travel outwards for work, and the private car remains the main mode of transport at 94%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 per dwelling. A high 28.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules).
Service frequency averages 102 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
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67.0% of residents in Ocean Grove report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 demonstrate favorable trends for Ocean Grove residents, with AreaSearch's study of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes in line with national benchmarks, a typical prevalence of common health issues across younger and older age brackets, and private health coverage levels at approximately 55% of the total population (~11,558 people). This compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic.. The most frequent health issues in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.8 and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 67.0% reported no medical conditions compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic..
Health status within the working-age population is standard. Residents aged 65 and older represent 23.6% of the population (4,915 people). Health status among senior residents is above average, with national rankings higher than those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ocean Grove is largely Australian-born, at 88.0% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (29.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ocean Grove exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity, with 88.0% of the population born in Australia, 92.7% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 47.2% of the population. The most visible religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% in Regional Vic.. In terms of parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Ocean Grove are English at 31.2%, Australian at 29.5%, and Irish at 11.9% of the population. Notable differences are observed in other groups: Scottish is overrepresented at 9.6% of Ocean Grove (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 1.9% (compared to 1.7%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ocean Grove is 44. 19.2% 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 Ocean Grove is 44 years, close to the Regional Vic. average of 43 and higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., Ocean Grove has a larger share of residents aged 35 - 44 (14.0%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (8.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 6.3% to 8.0% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has increased from 9.4% to 10.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 13.3% to 11.9%, and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 14.2% to 13.0%.
By 2041, Ocean Grove is projected to experience major shifts in age structure, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to grow by 62% (1,689 people) to reach 4,408 from 2,718.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ocean Grove
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 14 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 — 561 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,394 at the 2021 Census → 20,864 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 (203031490). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.