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Ormond - Glen Huntly has an estimated 15,249 residents, up from 13,128 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,121 people, or 16.2%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 144 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 89.4% of that increase. That puts 5,187 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research by AreaSearch, the resident count in Ormond - Glen Huntly stands at approximately 15,249 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,121 people (16.2%) from the 13,128 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 15,157 in June 2025 alongside 144 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a resultant density of 5,186 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top 10% nationwide on AreaSearch metrics, driving strong competition for local real estate. Outperforming both the state and the broader SA4 region (8.2%), Ormond - Glen Huntly's 16.2% post-2021 census surge highlights its status as a regional pacesetter.
Overseas migration served as the core engine of this demographic expansion, accounting for around 89.4% of total population additions in recent times. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline data) underpin AreaSearch's demographic modelling for each SA2. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases are incorporated via weighted aggregation methods transitioning LGA metrics to SA2 scales, with age-cohort growth rates applied to every location for 2032 through to 2041. Future demographic trajectories place the precinct within the top quartile nationwide, anticipating an influx of 3,635 persons up to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, translating to an aggregate climb of 23.2% across the 16 years.
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224 new dwellings have been approved in Ormond - Glen Huntly over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Ormond - Glen Huntly averaged approximately 44 per annum, amounting to 224 homes. Because an average of 4.3 people arrived in the district for every home completed during the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), additions to housing stock fall far short of net migration, driving intense buyer rivalry and upward pricing momentum. Concurrently, an average value of $648,000 per new home demonstrates builder attention on high-end, premium developments. Non-residential building activity remained modest, with commercial approvals generating $7.2 million this financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building approvals in Ormond - Glen Huntly reach only about two-thirds of the Greater Melbourne volume, positioning the area in the 29th percentile across Australia. This constrained creation of new stock restricts options for buyers and bolsters demand for existing residences. Dwelling approvals tracking below national benchmarks also underlines the mature nature of the suburb and points to potential planning constraints. Current construction trends show 16.0% standalone homes alongside 84.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering accessible pricing tiers attractive to investors, downsizers, and entry-level purchasers. This focus diverges markedly from the prevailing housing stock (wherein houses represent 33.0%), reflecting site constraints for greenfield development, shifting demographic habits, and the requirement for diversified price points. Registering approximately 501 people per dwelling approval, the local real estate environment exhibits pronounced maturity. According to forward estimates, Ormond - Glen Huntly is projected to incorporate 3,543 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should dwelling construction persist at current rates, housing creation could fail to match demographic growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and sustaining upward price trends.
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Development applications around Ormond - Glen Huntly
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ormond - Glen Huntly, worth an estimated $751 million. A further 172 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.4 billion. 36 are already under construction and 60 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban performance is significantly shaped by infrastructure upgrades, major development schemes, and strategic planning decisions. AreaSearch has identified 27 active or proposed projects expected to influence the locality. Notable undertakings include the DealCorp Ormond Station Development (Sky Tower), Caulfield Village (Precinct 3 West), Gibson Developments North Road Apartments, and the Bentleigh Level Crossing Removal, with relevant initiatives outlined below.
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DealCorp Ormond Station Development (Sky Tower)
Mixed-use build-to-rent development proposed above and adjacent to Ormond Station on the Frankston line. Revised plans lodged with the Victorian Department of Planning seek approval for 288 rental apartments rising to 10 storeys on North Road and 6 storeys toward the residential hinterland. The development also includes office space, a full-line supermarket, smaller retail tenancies, 514 car parks and 289 bicycle spaces. The concrete platform above the station has remained vacant since the North Road level crossing removal was completed in 2016.DealCorp director David Kobritz cited 50 per cent construction cost increases as the reason the original build-to-sell model was abandoned in favour of build-to-rent. Amended plans were lodged in 2024 and construction was hoped to begin in 2025 with completion targeted for 2027, subject to final planning permit approval.
Gibson Developments North Road Apartments
Mixed-use apartment project at the corner of North Road and Carlyon Street in Ormond. Original approval was for a six-storey building with 57 dwellings and ground-floor retail. Subsequent amendments reduced to 41 dwellings to meet BADS and later amendment B (April 2024) sought to increase to 52 dwellings with two additional levels, a rooftop communal area, facade/material changes, and an electronic promotion sign. As of Aug 18, 2025, the amendment appears under assessment with City of Glen Eira.
Bentleigh Level Crossing Removal
Removal of the Centre Road level crossing by lowering the Frankston Line into a trench and construction of a new fully accessible Bentleigh Station. Delivered as part of the statewide Level Crossing Removal Project, alongside removals at McKinnon and Ormond, to improve safety, reduce congestion and enhance local access for pedestrians and cyclists.
419 North Road Townhouses
The site, a large 2,044sqm corner landholding in the General Residential Zone 1, was sold with an approved permit for 14 luxury townhouses. The original permit has since been extended, and there was a recent application (August 2024) to the Glen Eira City Council for proposed amendments to endorsed plans regarding perimeter and property dividing fences, suggesting the development is proceeding/active under a new owner/developer after the initial sale in 2021. The project had been noted as 'Abandoned' by some third-party sites, but the August 2024 planning amendment application indicates renewed activity.
Laurel, Bentleigh (Bentleigh Club Redevelopment)
Redevelopment of the former Bentleigh Club site into Laurel, a Metro Property Development townhome project in Bentleigh. Now under construction and nearing completion, the project delivers 35 all-electric family townhomes across 4 and 5 bedroom layouts with two living zones, street frontage, deep backyards, double glazing, 7.5-star NatHERS ratings and 4.4kW solar systems. Architecture is by ClarkeHopkinsClarke with landscapes by MDG Landscape Architects, and the project is marketed by Marshall White Projects. Homes are priced from $1,595,000 with move-in expected in spring 2026.
East Village
A 1.25 billion dollar master-planned urban renewal precinct spanning 24 hectares. The project transforms a former industrial site into a sustainable mixed-use hub. It features approximately 3000 dwellings, 15000 sqm of retail, and 80000 sqm of commercial space. Assemble Communities and Make Ventures are delivering a 4.3-hectare portion dedicated to 940 build-to-rent apartments. The site includes the completed McKinnon Secondary College East Campus, a one-hectare central park, and a new town square area.
Walsh Grange Apartments
A permit-approved, 3-level boutique apartment project known as Walsh Grange, comprising 23 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments on a 1,254 sqm corner site in the General Residential Zone 1. The design is by Telha Clarke and is aimed at owner-occupiers, featuring large apartments, private courtyards for ground-floor units, and a focus on natural light and quality fittings. The approved site is currently For Sale via Expressions of Interest, suggesting the project is yet to commence construction.
Melbourne Racing Club Masterplan - Caulfield Racecourse
Multi-phase upgrade program at Caulfield Racecourse led by the Melbourne Racing Club. Phase 1, valued at $79 million and delivered by Kane Constructions, reached practical completion in early 2024 and was officially opened in March 2024. Works included a new 5,500 square metre timber administration building, centralised horse stalls, subterranean mounting yard, jockey facilities, revitalised entries and expanded lawn areas, and the Caulfield Heath inner racetrack. In January 2025 a fire caused significant damage to the heritage Norman Robinson Stand; the stand has since been repaired.The proposed $240 million Grand Pavilion grandstand was subsequently cancelled under the Kanga board. Current focus is on ongoing venue improvements including Rupert Clarke Stand upgrades, a new members deck and lounge, and remedial works responding to member feedback, with racing operations continuing throughout.
9,195 residents of Ormond - Glen Huntly are employed, from a labour force of 9,625. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 73.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,001, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Ormond - Glen Huntly is characterized by high qualifications, a notable presence of professional services, and a jobless rate of 4.5%. Total employed persons reached 9,195 as of March 2026, with unemployment sitting 0.3% under the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8% and labour participation matching typical levels (73.4% against 70.1% for Greater Melbourne). Census findings indicated that 44.4% of employed persons were working from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary industry sectors employing local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The professional & technical field shows substantial concentration, employing workers at 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, construction employment is underrepresented, accounting for 5.8% of the local workforce versus 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison between resident workers and Census working population metrics shows limited local commercial employment, underscoring the suburb's residential identity. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, the area saw its workforce contract by 0.3% and total employment drop by 0.8%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment and 2.3% growth in its labour pool, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise. Broader employment expectations released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context regarding upcoming workforce requirements in Ormond - Glen Huntly over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, total jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying significantly by field. Applying these industry growth profiles to local employment data suggests Ormond - Glen Huntly could experience job gains of 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this weighted calculation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Ormond - Glen Huntly is $1,978 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,013 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,568 a year against an average of $85,593. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal a median taxpayer earnings level of $63,568 and an average of $85,593 in the Ormond - Glen Huntly SA2. These figures substantially exceed wider levels, whereas Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index inflation of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $69,683 (median) and $93,827 (average) as of March 2026. Across national distributions, household, family, and individual earnings in Ormond - Glen Huntly rank near the 71st percentile.
The largest wage bracket comprises 31.1% of residents (4,742 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 32.8% observed across metropolitan Melbourne. The area exhibits strong purchasing power, with 30.6% earning over $3,000 per week, bolstering high-end retail and local services. Residential property outlays absorb 16.1% of income, yet robust earnings maintain disposable income at the 64th percentile and secure an 8th decile position in SEIFA income rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ormond - Glen Huntly had 5,461 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 33% detached houses and 37% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $391 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,153 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. 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 most recent Census, the housing inventory in Ormond - Glen Huntly comprised 33.4% houses and 66.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Melbourne metro split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership trailed the broader metropolitan level at 26.9%, with remaining properties divided between mortgaged residences (31.6%) and rental properties (41.5%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,153 compared with the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $391 against $390 metro-wide. Across Australia as a whole, local mortgage costs sit well above the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ormond - Glen Huntly counted 5,461 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,343 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of living arrangements at 62.1%, encompassing 29.0% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the other 37.9%, comprising 31.9% single-person homes and 5.9% shared residences. Average occupancy stands at 2.3 people per household, below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.8% of adults in Ormond - Glen Huntly hold a university qualification, including 33.1% with a bachelor degree and 16.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 10.7% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,044 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,106 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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Tertiary attainment in Ormond - Glen Huntly outstrips broader figures, with 53.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing tertiary qualifications compared with 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% throughout VIC. This concentration of advanced qualifications underpins strong engagement in knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification category at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational accreditations account for 21.2% of credentials among people aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (10.7%). Study engagement is elevated across the precinct, with 30.4% of residents actively participating in formal education programs.
Enrolment encompasses 8.8% in tertiary education, 8.0% in primary education, and 7.4% attending secondary school.
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Public transport in Ormond - Glen Huntly reaches 47 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Network analysis identifies 47 transport stops across Ormond - Glen Huntly, utilizing lightrail and bus networks across 10 distinct routes that supply 3,763 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favourable, with residents situated an average distance of 206 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an established residential precinct, travel is largely outbound, led by private vehicles at 68% and rail transport at 19%. Car ownership sits below metropolitan figures at 0.9 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 44.4% of working residents carried out their roles from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 537 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 80 weekly departures at each stop.
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74.3% of residents in Ormond - Glen Huntly report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality statistics, health metrics across Ormond - Glen Huntly are exceptionally positive, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts. Private healthcare coverage is widespread, held by approximately 62% of the population (9,454 people), outperforming the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The primary reported health conditions across the suburb are mental health issues and asthma, diagnosed in 7.7 and 7.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.3% of residents indicated no chronic health conditions, exceeding the 72.6% recorded throughout Greater Melbourne.
The working-age cohort shows robust health profiles with minimal chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 13.7% of the populace (2,084 people), sitting below the 15.1% seen in Greater Melbourne. While senior health metrics track above average, their relative standing nationwide is slightly lower than that of younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.0% of Ormond - Glen Huntly residents were born overseas and 38.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.2%) and Australian (15.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Ormond - Glen Huntly, where 44.0% of individuals were born overseas and 38.7% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 30.7% of residents. A distinctive demographic feature is the presence of Judaism, which accounts for 10.1% of the community compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Examining ancestry based on parental country of birth, the primary backgrounds reported in Ormond - Glen Huntly are English (18.2%), Australian (15.8%), and Other (15.7%). Specific European heritages display notable concentrations compared to regional baselines: Polish heritage stands at 2.2% (against 0.8% across the region), Russian accounts for 2.1% (versus 0.4%), and Hungarian represents 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ormond - Glen Huntly is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Ormond - Glen Huntly is predominantly young and pre-family. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 38.1% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 32.1% for Greater Melbourne, while the 0 - 24 demographic accounts for 27.2% against 30.5% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 35 as at August 2026, down from 36 at the 2021 Census and below the regional Census benchmark of 37. The most pronounced demographic change since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 bracket, expanding from 35.3% to 38.1%.
Through to 2041, this young to middle-aged group is projected to generate the largest numerical increase, adding 1,375 residents (24%) to reach 7,191. Proportionally, the 65+ age category is forecast to expand most rapidly, rising 55% to 3,241 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ormond - Glen Huntly
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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 13 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 144 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,128 at the 2021 Census → 15,249 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 (208021182). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.