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Pakenham - North East has an estimated 16,736 residents, up from 15,441 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,295 people, or 8.4%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 778 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 66.4% of that increase. That puts 884 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Pakenham - North East stands at approximately 16,736 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,295 people (8.4%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 15,441 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 16,593 alongside 778 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting population density is 884 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with the average across regions monitored by AreaSearch. Over the last ten years, Pakenham - North East has shown steady expansion with a 1.8% compound annual growth rate, ahead of Greater Melbourne.
The expansion of the local population was mostly fueled by natural increase, which made up roughly 66.4% of the total growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation method of population increases from the LGA scale down to SA2 divisions. Age group expansion rates from these aggregations are also projected across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, a substantial rise in residency is anticipated for locations in the highest quartile of AreaSearch evaluations, with this specific area projected to grow by 5,779 persons to 2041 using the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 33.7% overall expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
581 new dwellings have been approved in Pakenham - North East over the past five years, an average of 116 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 89 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 133, broadly in line with 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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Pakenham - North East has averaged approximately 116 new residential approvals each year, totaling 581 homes over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and reaching 122 in the current FY-26 period. With an average of 1.7 people relocating to the district for every home completed during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the local sector maintains a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, ensuring stable conditions. Newly built properties carry an average construction value of $266,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and points to more budget-friendly alternatives for purchasers.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $3.7 million this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential nature of the locality. Relative to Greater Melbourne, the pace of new home approvals per capita in Pakenham - North East is roughly three-quarters, though it sits in the 85th percentile of all localities evaluated across the country, showing that development has accelerated recently. Recent building activity consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining a low density environment that favors single-family homes popular with buyers seeking space. The area has a ratio of about 115 people per home approval, indicating a growing residential market. Demographic projections indicate that Pakenham - North East will add 5,636 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimation). If the current pace of construction continues, the supply of homes may not keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward price movements.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Pakenham - North East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pakenham - North East, worth an estimated $5 billion. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35 billion. 37 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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, significant developments, and planning schemes have a major impact on how an area performs. AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Pakenham Community Hospital, Pakenham Place Redevelopment, Ridgelea Estate - Pakenham East, and Stockland Averley, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Pakenham East Precinct (Honora Fields)
A 630 hectare masterplanned greenfield community on the eastern edge of Pakenham delivering around 7,200 homes for more than 22,000 residents. The precinct includes multiple schools, community centres, sports reserves, parks, a town centre and local convenience centre. Civil works and residential development continue across Stockland Averley, Parklea Ridgelea and Satterley Maple Grove. During 2026 Geographic Names Victoria reserved the proposed suburb name Honora Fields but required Cardinia Shire Council to undertake a further compliant community consultation before final registration of the suburb name.
The Rise Estate - Pakenham
Boutique greenfield subdivision in central Pakenham delivering 202 house and land lots alongside an 11,000 sqm local commercial precinct. Stages 1 and 2 were completed and handed over in November 2024, with many buyers already underway on their new homes. Stages 3 and 4 are in construction and progressing on schedule, with completion and handover anticipated across 2025 and 2026. The estate is marketed by KR Peters Real Estate with on-site sales at 110 Pakenham Road.
Ridgelea Estate - Pakenham East
Large masterplanned residential community in Pakenham East delivering 3,000+ lots with a future town centre, schools, community facilities and extensive open space. Early stages are under construction with Stage 7 and 10 selling. The estate connects to Princes Hwy and the new East Pakenham Station, with ongoing civil works and lot titling across multiple stages.
Stockland Averley
Stockland Averley is a masterplanned residential community in the Pakenham East growth corridor comprising around 1,555 homesites. The community includes extensive wetlands, open space, future schools, a community activity centre and a future town centre. Land releases, display homes and civil works continue, with multiple stages currently under construction and sales ongoing.
Pakenham Community Hospital
The Pakenham Community Hospital is a public healthcare facility providing non-emergency urgent care, chemotherapy, dialysis, and diagnostic services. Managed by Monash Health and built by Lendlease, the three-level facility reached structural completion in November 2025. It is designed to alleviate pressure on Casey and Dandenong Hospitals by offering 114,000 annual patient treatments across two levels of clinical space, supported by 150 parking spaces.
Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project (McGregor Rd, Main St & Racecourse Rd)
Major infrastructure project that removed the dangerous and congested level crossings at McGregor Road, Main Street, and Racecourse Road in Pakenham by building a 2.5km elevated rail bridge. The project included a rebuilt premium Pakenham Station, a new East Pakenham Station, a 2km metropolitan rail line extension, and the creation of Barring buluk Park-six MCGs worth of new community open space with a playground and half-basketball court. The level crossings and new stations opened in June 2024, achieving the goal of a level crossing-free Pakenham line.
Pakenham Revitalisation Project - Stage 1 (Main Street Gateway)
Stage 1 delivers the Main Street Gateway streetscape upgrade between Drake Place and the Henty Street roundabout. Works include wider footpaths, new pedestrian crossings, upgraded lighting, street furniture, landscaping, updated parking layouts and improved outdoor dining and community spaces. Council endorsed detailed design in June 2024. Tendering is active July to August 2025 with contractor appointment targeted for September 2025. Construction is expected October 2025 to April 2026.
Pakenham Place Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Approved redevelopment and refurbishment of Pakenham Place Shopping Centre by Banco Group and Leaf Corporation. The concept retains Coles and adds Aldi as a second supermarket, fresh food, cafes, restaurants, specialty shops and a laneway-style Eat Street food precinct between the car park and main centre. The developer and centre websites still promote the redevelopment and leasing, but recent reporting indicates the broader centre has remained partly vacant and stalled, so timing is uncertain rather than active construction.
8,780 residents of Pakenham - North East are employed, from a labour force of 9,407. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 72.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,085, about 78% 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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Pakenham - North East has a skilled labor pool, with strong representation in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of 6.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.2% over the prior year. In March 2026, 8,780 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate was 1.9% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate is relatively standard, sitting at 72.6% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. According to Census data, a moderate 17.3% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may be influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The region exhibits a strong specialization in construction, with its employment share tracking at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minimal footprint, accounting for 4.7% of local employment compared to 10.1% across the region. The comparison between the Census working population and the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area remain limited. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 4.2% while the labor force expanded by 4.4%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labor force grow by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Pakenham - North East. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. While national employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Extrapolating these industry-specific trends to the local employment mix suggests that Pakenham - North East's employment could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pakenham - North East is $1,651 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $808 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,212 a year against an average of $60,908. 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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According to the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in the Pakenham - North East SA2 is $54,212, and the average is $60,908. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,427 for the median and $66,767 for the average as of March 2026. Census records indicate that household, family, and individual incomes are modest in Pakenham - North East, placing between the 44th and 51st percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 41.2% of taxpayers earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (6,895 residents), which is comparable to the wider region where this bracket represents 32.8%. Housing affordability is under considerable pressure, with residents retaining only 81.3% of their income, which ranks in the 41st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pakenham - North East had 5,407 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $346 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. 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 distribution of dwelling structures in Pakenham - North East consisted of 88.3% separate houses and 11.8% other housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in metro Melbourne. Home ownership rates in Pakenham - North East lagged behind the Melbourne metro average, standing at 18.6%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (50.7%) or occupied by tenants (30.7%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was lower than the Melbourne metro average at $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $346, compared to metro Melbourne figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Pakenham - North East are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pakenham - North East counted 5,407 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,860 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 74.5%, consisting of couples with children (35.0%), couples without children (22.9%), and single parent households (15.5%). The remaining 25.5% consists of non-family households, which are made up of lone person dwellings (22.6%) and group living arrangements (2.8%). The median household size of 2.7 residents is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.5% of adults in Pakenham - North East hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,207 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 989 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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The region presents educational challenges, as university completion rates (18.5%) are lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This dynamic offers an opportunity to introduce targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational training is highly represented, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificate qualifications (29.4%). Enrollment rates in study programs are high, with 31.7% of local residents currently participating in formal education. Within this group, 12.1% are attending primary schools, 6.9% are in secondary schools, and 3.8% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pakenham - North East reaches 44 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 830 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows there are 44 active passenger stops within Pakenham - North East, utilizing a range of buses. These facilities are serviced by 6 separate routes, which combine to support 833 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is ranked as good, with residents living an average of 278 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers travel outside the suburb to work, with cars remaining the primary choice for 92% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.5 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
Census records from 2021 show that 17.3% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit schedules show an average of 119 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 18 weekly departures per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.9% of residents in Pakenham - North East report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term medical issues, Pakenham - North East faces notable health difficulties. Common ailments are present throughout the population, though they are much more frequent in older demographic brackets. In addition, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 49% of the population (~8,234 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health diagnoses in the region are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.4 and 9.6% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 67.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age individuals show higher than average rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.0% of the population (2,009 people), which is lower than the 15.0% average in Greater Melbourne. While health outcomes for seniors in the area present challenges, they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Pakenham - North East is largely Australian-born, at 75.5% of residents, with 18.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.9%) and Australian (26.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pakenham - North East shows a higher degree of cultural diversity than most compared markets, with 24.5% of residents born outside Australia and 18.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.9% of the population. The most prominent overrepresentation is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 2.6% of residents locally compared to 2.3% in Greater Melbourne. Regarding family heritage (parental country of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Pakenham - North East are English at 26.9% of the population (well above the regional level of 20.1%), Australian at 26.3% (well above the regional level of 18.4%), and Other at 11.7%.
Other notable differences include the representation of Dutch ancestry at 2.5% in Pakenham - North East (compared to 1.2% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.9% (compared to 0.8%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pakenham - North East is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 30.0% 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 Pakenham - North East is 32 years, making the population younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the local area has a higher share of toddlers aged 0 - 4 (8.2%) and a smaller share of adults aged 55 - 64 (8.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 14.7% to 16.7% of the total population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.9% to 13.8%, and the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 19.7% to 18.6%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 50%, adding 916 residents to reach a total of 2,747.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pakenham - North East
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 778 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,441 at the 2021 Census → 16,736 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 (212011549). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.