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Orbost has an estimated 6,733 residents. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 the assessment by AreaSearch, the population of Orbost is close to 6,733 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 6 people (0.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,727 individuals. The shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,727 and 74 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With this population level, the density ratio is 0.60 persons per square kilometer, which indicates residents have plenty of space. The post-census growth rate of 0.1% in Orbost is within 2.2 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (2.3%), showing competitive underlying growth.
Interstate migration was the primary driver of population growth locally, accounting for roughly 78.7% of the total population gains in recent times. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch uses projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, AreaSearch uses the 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting the figures via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates across different age cohorts from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic changes, the region is expected to experience population growth above the median for national regional locations, expanding by 1,416 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, which represents a total increase of 20.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
235 new dwellings have been approved in Orbost over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That is 7.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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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Orbost averages roughly 47 dwelling approvals annually, with 235 residential properties approved over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 29 registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of only 0.5 new residents per year per finished dwelling over those 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), new housing starts are keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, providing purchasers with more alternatives and supporting population gains that may outpace current projections, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $295,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $19.8 million have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial development.
In comparison to the Rest of Vic., building activity per person in Orbost is 16.0% lower, placing it in the 63rd percentile of evaluated areas nationwide. Recent building projects consist of 85.0% detached houses and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, which preserves the traditional low-density profile of the locality with an emphasis on spacious family residences. With approximately 254 people for every dwelling approval, Orbost exhibits the typical features of a low-density environment. Demographic predictions suggest that Orbost will add 1,410 residents by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Residential development is moving at a reasonable speed to meet this projected expansion, although buyers could experience heightened competition as the population grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Orbost
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 87 current infrastructure and development projects close to Orbost, worth an estimated $61.3 billion. 26 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and planning initiatives are crucial drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects include the Jemmys Point Lookout Stage 2 and Kalimna Loop Walk, Eden Cove Estate, Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension, and roadworks on Storey Avenue and the Princes Highway, with details on the most significant initiatives provided in the list below.
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Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA)
The Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA) is a 244 hectare residential growth precinct in the hills north of Lakes Entrance, planned to deliver around 1,545 new dwellings and accommodate over 9,000 future residents. The area is implemented through Development Plan Overlay 8 (DPO8) in the East Gippsland Planning Scheme, with multiple staged subdivisions progressively rolling out across land bounded by Myers Street, Blairs Road, Ostlers Road and Thorpes Lane. Approved development plans cover Palmers Road, Blairs Road and the Country Club Drive precinct, with active estates including Wel.Co's Mirradale (around 165 lots over 35.4 hectares at 112 Ostlers Road), Lakes Heights Estate at 52 Country Club Drive (59 lots, permit approved) and the neighbouring Lakes View Estate.The masterplan includes a neighbourhood activity centre of around 3.5 hectares, integrated wetlands for water-sensitive urban design, a multipurpose community facility, emergency services land and a connected shared pathway network, with native vegetation precinct planning to protect high quality habitat zones.
Lakes Entrance - Marine Parade Upgrade
A 1km road and footpath upgrade project extending from the roundabout at Marine Parade and Princes Highway to Barkes Avenue intersection. The project includes widening the road for 50 on-road parallel parking bays, 1.8m-wide accessible footpaths along the residential side, raised pedestrian crossings for traffic calming, intersection reconstruction at Barkes Avenue and Marine Parade, and upgraded drainage infrastructure to reduce localized flooding. Construction commenced June 24, 2024 by Cranes Asphalting and Bitumen Sealing P/L.
Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park Development, Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1
Major foreshore revitalization featuring Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1 with an all-abilities boardwalk, Indigenous garden celebrating the five Gunaikurnai clans, sculptural seating featuring Borun the pelican and Tuk the musk duck, Lakes Foreshore Park with inclusive playground incorporating water-play and nature-play elements, accessible pathways, landscaping, and the Lakes Entrance Water Sports Pavilion. The project honors Gunaikurnai cultural heritage while providing enhanced recreation and accessibility for the community.
Lakes Entrance Slipway Redevelopment
Transformation of a 5,400 square metre former slipway site operating from 1948-2005 into a vibrant public waterfront precinct featuring tiered timber decking, two restored historic winch sheds converted into art galleries, food and beverage outlets, outdoor markets, community event spaces, public amenities, and accessible ramps. Managed by the Slipway Collective, this multi-use destination celebrates local maritime heritage while fostering arts, culture, and hospitality to enhance tourism and community wellbeing.
North Arm Water Main Replacement
East Gippsland Water replaced the critical water main linking Kalimna and Lakes Entrance beneath North Arm using horizontal directional drilling to improve drinking water supply reliability, increase network capacity for future growth and reduce environmental impacts within the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar area. The project achieved a major pipe installation milestone in November 2025 and was completed in December 2025.
Jemmys Point Lookout Stage 2 and Kalimna Loop Walk
Completed tourism infrastructure upgrade at Jemmys Point featuring a large circular viewing platform with panoramic 270-degree views of the Gippsland Lakes, Bass Strait and 90 Mile Beach. Stage 2 works include all-abilities toilet facilities with baby change, solar-powered BBQ, picnic shelter and tables, landscaping, improved parking and turnaround area, and a loop walking trail connecting Hotel Road lookout, Kalimna Jetty and Jemmys Point Reserve. The facilities promote community gathering, outdoor recreation and enhance visitor experiences in Lakes Entrance.
Lakes Entrance Training Walls Upgrade
Remediation works on the 130-year-old heritage-listed training walls, including stabilization of the timber structure with rock-filled geotextile bags and replenishment of armour rock along the channel sides. The $4.5 million project improves vessel access, reduces hazards from unstable rock surfaces, extends structure longevity, and supports local fishing, boating, and tourism industries.
Paynesville Slip Road Maritime Precinct Upgrade
A comprehensive upgrade of the Paynesville maritime precinct involving the replacement of aging seawalls and the construction of new jetties to provide approximately 40 new berths. The project includes a significant expansion of the boat ramp to be longer and deeper, enhanced car and boat trailer parking, and the creation of new boardwalks and pedestrian pathways. Integrated landscaping and drainage improvements are also being implemented to support regional tourism and the local marine industry.
2,899 residents of Orbost are employed, from a labour force of 3,091. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 52.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% 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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Orbost possesses a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 6.2% and estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 2,899 residents are employed, though the unemployment rate is 2.5% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and the participation rate of 52.6% is significantly lower than the 61.1% recorded in Regional Vic. Census data indicates that a moderate 19.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure should be considered in light of pandemic lockdown measures.
The resident workforce is heavily concentrated in the agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. The local economy shows a pronounced specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the employment proportion is 2.4 times the regional standard. In contrast, manufacturing is underrepresented, accounting for 5.0% of jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 7.7%. Comparing the census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment options within the area are somewhat restricted. According to the AreaSearch review of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 4.6% and the labor force expanded by 3.3%, which led to a 1.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. During the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, with unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Orbost. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth trajectories vary widely by industry. Weighting these national sector projections against the local industry profile suggests that Orbost's employment should grow by 5.7% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes localized population models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Orbost is $926 a week (about $48,000 a year), with median personal income at $529 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,352 a year against an average of $51,168. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Orbost SA2 recorded a median income of $41,352 and an average income of $51,168. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $50,954 and $62,728 in Regional Vic. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be roughly $45,330 (median) and $56,090 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes in Orbost are positioned between the 1st and 5th percentiles nationally.
The statistics reveal that the $400 - 799 weekly earnings bracket includes 31.7% of the local population (2,134 individuals), differing from Regional Vic. where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common at 30.3%. The high proportion of lower-income earners (43.1% earning under $800/week) points to tight household budgets for a large segment of the community. Although local living expenses are low, leaving residents with 90.1% of their income, total disposable income falls in the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Orbost had 2,777 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 59% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $190 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing stock in Orbost consisted of 95.6% standalone houses and 4.4% other housing formats, such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to Regional Vic. where houses made up 90.1% and other formats comprised 9.9%. Home ownership rates in Orbost were notably higher than the regional average, standing at 58.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (22.7%) or tenants (18.5%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was $1,083, which is below the Regional Vic.
average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent was $190, compared to $285 regionally. On a national level, housing loan repayments in Orbost are far lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Orbost counted 2,777 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 60.1%, consisting of 17.8% couples raising children, 33.1% couples without children, and 8.4% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 39.9%, with single-person households at 37.3% and group housing comprising 2.7%. The typical household size in the area is 2.1 persons, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.3% of adults in Orbost hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 649 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 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 outcomes in the area show distinct trends, with university qualification levels (18.3%) falling far short of the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents a clear target for educational enhancement programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational and technical training is very common, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificate level credentials (29.3%). Enrollment rates in educational programs are quite high, with 25.9% of the population participating in formal study.
This student population includes 10.3% attending primary schools, 7.7% in secondary schools, and 2.3% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Orbost means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure in Orbost consists of 22 active passenger stops. These stops are served by 4 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 73 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is considered low, with residents living an average of 1537 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 84% of residents and 10% walking. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.5. According to the 2021 Census, some 19.5% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era working arrangements.
Public transport services run at an average of 10 trips per day across the network, which translates to approximately 3 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
59.6% of residents in Orbost report no long-term health condition. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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The local community experiences notable health difficulties, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, with health issues prevalent among both younger and older cohorts, and private health coverage is low, held by only about 46% of the population (~3,103 people). This is below the 50.5% rate in Regional Vic. and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most frequently reported medical conditions, affecting 12.4% and 8.8% of the population, respectively, while 59.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges, showing higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 33.8% of the population (2,275 people), which exceeds the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. However, health outcomes for these older residents are above average, with national rankings that exceed those of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Orbost is largely Australian-born, at 88.3% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (28.7%). 3.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Orbost shows a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 86.6% of the population, 88.3% of residents born in Australia, and 96.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.4% of the population. The most prominent statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% rate across Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' birthplace), the three most common heritages in Orbost are English (33.0%), Australian (28.7%), and Scottish (9.8%). There are also notable differences in other groups, with Dutch heritage overrepresented at 2.0% of the population (compared to 1.7% in the region), Australian Aboriginal heritage at 3.7% (compared to 1.4%), and Irish heritage at 9.0% (compared to 9.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Orbost is 55, older than 96% of areas nationally. 15.6% 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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With a median age of 55 years, Orbost is significantly older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national median of 38. The age distribution reveals that the 65 - 74 bracket is large (19.8%), while the 25 - 34 bracket is small (7.1%) relative to Regional Vic. The concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is well above the national share of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 8.9% to 10.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has grown from 7.1% to 8.6%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 19.5% to 17.4%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 11.9% to 10.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, population projections indicate notable demographic shifts in Orbost. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow substantially, adding 256 people (54%) to increase from 475 to 732. The 55 to 64 group is projected to see very little change, rising by 1% with an addition of 12 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Orbost
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 74 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,727 at the 2021 Census → 6,733 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 (205021085). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.